Amy Eddings
Host/Producer “Morning Edition”Expertise: Hosting live radio, writing and producing newscasts, Downtown Cleveland, reporting on abortion, fibersheds, New York City subway system, coffee
Education: The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Arts
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Solstice Steps in Lakewood
Experience:
Amy Eddings is a writer and journalist who has worked at Ideastream Public Media as host of NPR's “Morning Edition” since 2017. She also hosted NPR's “All Things Considered” on WNYC in New York for 10 years. Amy was also a general assignment reporter for WNYC with a focus on the environment and solid waste management. She covered the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. She was a lifestyle reporter and columnist for The Lima News in Lima, Ohio. Amy's writing has also appeared in Guideposts Magazine and she's performed at Story Club Cleveland.
Highlights:
- 2020 Alliance for Women in Media Gracie Award, Host/Anchor Non-Commercial Local Radio
- 2019 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists Award, Best Radio Anchor
- 2003 Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Chi Delta Award, Investigative Reporting
- 2003 Investigative Reporters and Editors prize for radio
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The Lake Catholic boys varsity lacrosse player was photographed with a swastika on his leg during a match with Orange; Ohio high school principals have voted down a proposal that would allow athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness; FirstEnergy will replace six board members in the continuing fallout from the HB 6 bribery scandal; and more stories. -
Documents show Cleveland Police failed to fully vet three lateral hires, one of whom was involved in sexually harassing a colleague; Ohio's top election official still supports J.D. Vance despite Vance's comments promoting the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory; A woman claims Cavs guard Rajon Rondo threatened her life with a gun; and more stories. -
Mayor Justin Bibb has outlined how he wants to use the second pandemic stimulus aid that's due to arrive next month; Protestors gathered in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown and other cities in support of reproductive rights at "Bans off our Bodies" rallies; Capital murder trial of hit-and-run driver in Summit County begins; and more stories. -
The court wants the redistricting commission to explain their reasoning for not having maps approved again; A former Cleveland city worker will be spared from prison time despite his role in corruption scheme; A Kent native illustrator will have his artwork featured on a postal stamp; and more stories. -
Morning Headlines: Ohio Republicans want to hit pause on legislative redistricting battle...and moreRepublican leaders want the Supreme Court to pause redistricting fight until after November election; Summit County Council Rep Jerry Feeman dies after a long illness; Mayor Justin Bibb wants tax abatement on homes' first $350,000. -
Morning Headlines: Ohio Democratic lawmakers propose abortion rights guarantee amendment... and moreThe four lawmakers want a constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to abortion and all contraceptive methods; protestors gathered in downtown Cleveland in support of abortion rights; and more stories. -
The Republican majority approved maps previously ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court; Retiring Cleveland Fire Chief Angelo Calvillo announces retirement; Akron's iconic blimp hanger will be used to build massive new airships by a California-based company. -
Morning Headlines: Ohio Redistricting Commission to hold meeting two days before deadline...and moreGOP House Speaker Bob Cupp said he wanted to avoid confusing May 3 primary voters; Former CSU president Harlan Sands will get a nearly million dollar payout and intends to continue teaching in the fall; Browns still stuck with Baker Mayfield; and more stories. -
House Bill 598 would ban abortion in Ohio if the U.S. Supreme Court rules states can decide the issue - it does not include exemptions in the case of rape or incest; Cleveland City Council approved a plan to allow private police to expand their patrols even though their current contracts don't require them to comply; Lorain City Council is trying to regulate short-term rentals in the area; and more stories. -
CSU's board of trustees state that Sands wasn't a good match for the school but did not elaborate further; Ohio Auditor Keith Faber is joining the call for a redistricting commission meeting as soon as possible ahead of an upcoming deadline; Odell Beckham Jr. is selling his home in Lorain County; and more stories.
