On the "Sound of Ideas," we discuss how to talk to children about the recent school shooting in Texas. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/local-experts-discuss-mental-toll-of-mass-shootings-and-how-to-discuss-with-children.

Northeast Ohio has historically housed a multitude of immigrant communities - and that remains true today. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/northeast-ohio-support-agencies-work-to-resettle-immigrants-and-refugees.

Ohio lawmakers approve bill to lower training needed to arm school personnel. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/ohio-governor-dewine-says-he-will-sign-bill-that-lowers-training-hours-to-arm-teachers.

Several area organizations are asking the public how to improve the regions parks, public spaces, and transit options. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/surveys-and-studies-gather-public-input-on-parks-green-spaces-transit-and-livability.

People are back on the roads now but the excessive speeding and dangerous habits developed early in the pandemic persist Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/safety-top-of-mind-for-ohio-agencies-as-traffic-levels-rebound-and-summer-travel-begins.

The United Way of Greater Cleveland held a conversation about the lasting mental health impacts of the pandemic. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/covid-19-pandemic-continues-to-have-impact-on-mental-health-needs.

We look at the debate over gun laws in Ohio and how it will impact the governor's race. We'll dig into other news, too. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/texas-school-shooting-calls-for-gun-control-could-put-guns-at-center-of-ohio-governor-s-race.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we meet Eight over 80 honoree Joe Gordon, as named by Crain's Cleveland Business. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/eight-over-80-honoree-joe-gordon-reflects-on-life-in-auto-industry.

Dr. Alex Johnson discusses his time leading Tri-C, and the future of community colleges post-pandemic. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/tri-c-president-dr-alex-johnson-discusses-career-and-upcoming-retirement.

Meet the mayor of Lorain, Jack Bradley, as part of our Get to NEO a leader series. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/in-get-to-neo-a-leader-series-meet-lorain-mayor-jack-bradley.