On the "Sound of Ideas," we talk about efforts to research and treat future pandemic viruses. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/two-cleveland-clinic-researchers-part-of-577-million-national-effort-to-tackle-future-pandemics.

We talk to Ohio's first openly transgender public official, Dion Manley, who was elected to the Gahanna School Board. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/dion-manley-discusses-being-first-openly-transgender-public-official-in-ohio.

Gun laws loosened in Ohio: Concealed carry requires no permit and districts can arm teachers with less training. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/gov-dewine-signs-into-law-bill-lowering-training-requirements-to-arm-teachers.

After two years of back and forth, Cleveland's recycling program is restarting - we learn the latest details. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/recycling-in-cleveland-restarts-with-new-opt-in-program.

We venture into Portage County and talk with Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin as part of our Get to NEO a leader series. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/get-to-neo-a-leader-series-meet-aurora-mayor-ann-womer-benjamin.

We hear from speech writers who have worked for several presidents on the impact they've had with their words. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/famous-speech-writers-reflect-on-their-importance-and-impact.

Paradox Prize pilot programs offer new and innovative ways to connect people to jobs and employers to talent. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/paradox-prize-pilot-programs-find-innovative-solutions-to-fill-northeast-ohio-transportation-gaps.

A local autism resource organization is celebrating 20 years, and we look at how things have changed for the community. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/views-on-autism-have-changed-in-22-years-since-first-surveying-for-the-condition.

A new bill in the Ohio legislature is looking to target the lack of women's reproductive healthcare in some counties. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/researchers-point-to-lack-of-womens-reproductive-healthcare-as-an-issue-in-ohio.

As the economy recovers from the financial impact of the pandemic, we look at talent needs for the region. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/greater-cleveland-partnership-and-team-neo-discuss-it-workforce-needs.