/news/the-cut “The Cut” is a weekly reporters notebook-type essay by an �����ƽ�� content creator, reflecting on the news and on life in Northeast Ohio. What exactly does “The Cut” mean? It's a throwback to the old days of using a razor blade to cut analog tape. In radio lingo, we refer to sound bites as “cuts.” So think of these behind-the-scene essays as “cuts” from Ideastream's producers. en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-06-05/happy-birthday-dear-akron-happy-birthday-to-you-and-many-more Akron is celebrating its bicentennial this year, filled with pomp and circumstance surrounding everything from the rubber industry to the abolitionist movement. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-06-05/happy-birthday-dear-akron-happy-birthday-to-you-and-many-more Abigail Bottar /reporters-notebook/2025-05-29/we-could-all-stand-to-laugh-more-and-not-just-on-saturday-night A recent trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum prompted Ideastream's Josh Boose to yearn for more laughter in the world. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-05-29/we-could-all-stand-to-laugh-more-and-not-just-on-saturday-night Josh Boose /reporters-notebook/2025-05-22/telling-the-truth-to-future-truth-tellers-doing-journalism-right-is-not-easy A group of students visited Ideastream. We sought to inspire them. But there's so much more we should have said. Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-05-22/telling-the-truth-to-future-truth-tellers-doing-journalism-right-is-not-easy Stephanie Czekalinski /reporters-notebook/2025-05-15/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-with-song-and-dance May is AAPI Heritage Month and the Cleveland Asian Festival is an annual highlight. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-05-15/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-with-song-and-dance Gabriel Kramer /reporters-notebook/2025-05-08/what-it-means-to-strive-for-balance-and-objectivity As a journalist at �����ƽ��, I pride myself on being objective and being balanced in my coverage of any issue, but what does that mean? Thu, 08 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-05-08/what-it-means-to-strive-for-balance-and-objectivity Stephen Langel /reporters-notebook/2025-05-01/sharing-sports-memories-keeps-them-fresh-let-me-help-you-share-yours Like dessert, the thing that makes memories good is sharing them. A new radio series aims to keep people's memories alive for listeners, and for the subjects themselves. Thu, 01 May 2025 14:32:33 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-05-01/sharing-sports-memories-keeps-them-fresh-let-me-help-you-share-yours Ygal Kaufman /reporters-notebook/2025-04-24/how-environmental-reporting-helped-a-city-girl-connect-with-nature �����ƽ��'s environmental reporter Zaria Johnson explores how her role helped her find a love and appreciation for the outdoors. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-04-24/how-environmental-reporting-helped-a-city-girl-connect-with-nature Zaria Johnson /reporters-notebook/2025-04-17/the-high-flying-past-of-the-joann-inc-property-in-hudson-now-for-sale Mid-City Airport once stood where JOANN, Inc. headquarters are today. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-04-17/the-high-flying-past-of-the-joann-inc-property-in-hudson-now-for-sale Kabir Bhatia /reporters-notebook/2025-04-10/communities-are-taking-over-violence-prevention-in-cleveland-where-is-it-headed In 2022 and 2023, the federal government spent close to $200 million nationwide on community violence prevention grants. Cleveland has started its own fund, handing out about $1 million a year. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-04-10/communities-are-taking-over-violence-prevention-in-cleveland-where-is-it-headed Matthew Richmond /reporters-notebook/2025-04-03/listening-to-black-women-and-girls-experiences In Cleveland, Black women and girls report having lower life satisfaction and face worse health outcomes, compared to other cities. In trying to find solutions, reporters and city officials are listening. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-04-03/listening-to-black-women-and-girls-experiences Taylor Wizner