On the "Sound of Ideas," Ideastream Public Media reporters discuss what's on this year's election ballot. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/get-to-know-the-midterm-election-ballot-in-northeast-ohio.

Cuyahoga County Council says it has paused discussions and decisions related to the construction of a new jail. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/decisions-on-new-cuyahoga-county-jail-paused-until-after-the-november-election.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we discuss the application process for student loan debt forgiveness that's now online. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/eligible-borrowers-can-now-apply-for-student-loan-debt-forgiveness.

WKSU reporting project tracks the clean up efforts of the Mahoning River. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/the-mahoning-river-is-the-topic-of-a-reporting-series-focused-on-its-comeback.

Early voting began statewide this week. Ohio offers both in-person and by-mail early voting options. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/early-voting-begins-in-ohio-for-midterm-general-election.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we'll answer your questions about voting now that early voting in Ohio has begun. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/league-of-women-voters-of-ohio-director-answers-your-questions-about-voting-in-the-midterm-elections.

This week we'll hear from home flippers, and ask if gentrification is even possible in a city like Cleveland Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/inside-the-bricks-my-changing-neighborhood-podcast-episode-explores-the-issue-of-gentrification.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we discuss last night's U.S. Senate debate between candidates Tim Ryan and JD Vance. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/ohio-us-senate-candidates-tim-ryan-and-jd-vance-square-off-in-first-debate.

Natives say if the Indian Child Welfare Act is deemed unconstitutional, it will have wide ranging ramifications. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/the-indian-child-welfare-act-will-be-before-the-us-supreme-court-next-month.

Akron will get a new chief executive in 2024. And the race to replace Mayor Dan Horrigan already has begun. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/race-wide-open-as-candidates-seek-to-be-next-mayor-of-akron.