About Ideastream
Ideastream Public Media: The Premier Source of News and Entertainment in Northeast Ohio
Ideastream Public Media is the leading public broadcasting network in Northeast Ohio, providing high-quality news, educational programming, and entertainment to millions of viewers and listeners across the region. Formerly known as ideastream, the company has recently rebranded itself as Ideastream Public Media to better reflect its mission of serving the public interest.
As a member-supported organization, Ideastream Public Media is committed to delivering unbiased news coverage that informs and educates its audience. Its flagship stations include WVIZ/PBS, WCPN/NPR, and WCLV/Classical 104.9 FM - each offering unique programming that caters to different interests.
WVIZ/PBS is Northeast Ohio's premier source for quality television programming that includes local productions such as "Applause" - a weekly arts magazine show featuring interviews with local artists and performers; "NewsDepth" - an award-winning educational program for students in grades 3-8; "Western Reserve PBS" - a channel dedicated to showcasing documentaries about life in Northeast Ohio; among others.
WCPN/NPR provides comprehensive news coverage from around the world with programs like "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," and "Marketplace." It also produces several locally produced shows such as “The Sound of Ideas” – a daily talk show discussing current events affecting Northeast Ohioans; “The City Club Forum” – weekly discussions on important issues facing our community; among others.
WCLV/Classical 104.9 FM offers classical music lovers an unparalleled listening experience with live performances by some of the world's most renowned orchestras including The Cleveland Orchestra. It also features locally produced shows like “Cleveland Ovations” – highlighting performances by local musicians or ensembles; “Exploring Music” – hosted by Bill McGlaughlin who takes listeners on musical journeys through various themes or composers.
In addition to these stations' offerings, Ideastream Public Media also produces original content for digital platforms such as ideastream.org which features articles on topics ranging from politics to culture along with videos showcasing local events or personalities. They have also launched their own podcast network called “Podcast Playhouse,” which features original podcasts created by their team covering various topics like history, science fiction/fantasy stories etc.,
Ideastream Public Media has been recognized nationally for its excellence in journalism winning numerous awards including Peabody Awards (for radio documentary series), Emmy Awards (for TV productions) etc., They are committed not only towards providing quality content but also towards making it accessible for everyone regardless of their background or financial status through initiatives like free access passes at libraries across Cuyahoga County so people can watch PBS programs without cable subscription fees.
Overall Ideastream Public Media is an essential part of life in Northeast Ohio providing informative & entertaining content across multiple platforms while staying true to its mission statement: To strengthen our communities through education & engagement via media services that inform inspire & connect us all!