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 Ohio Women's Alliance, in partnership with the Abortion Fund of Ohio, is getting $500,000 from Columbus City Council to help Ohioans seek abortions outside the state. Rhiannon Carnes, co-founder and co-director of OWA, talks about what this means for her organization. -
The council failed to introduce legislation during its last session before summer recess and faces a deadline of Sept. 9; A second case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Cleveland while COVID-19 infections across Northeast Ohio are rising again due to the new BA.5 variant ... and more stories. -
The 18-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder, murder and aggravated robbery; A weekend shooting in Cleveland Heights killed two teens including the sister of Tamia Chappman, the girl struck and killed during a police chase in 2019; Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is asking the public to vote on one of three names for their newly born black rhino ... and more stories -
The Stark County native told the House committee investigating the insurrection that Trump's actions that day were "indefensible."; Wayne Drummond was officially appointed as Cleveland's 41st Chief of Police; The rare "corpse flower" at Cincinnati Zoo will soon be in bloom ... and more stories. -
The attorney for the family says he is concerned about possible collusion between the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Fraternal Order of Police; Convicted former Cleveland City Councilman Kenneth Johnson has asked for early release from federal prison citing health issues; Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley wants a major overhaul to the state's energy policy as the anniversary of the nuclear bailout bill approaches ... and more stories. -
The ruling will not affect this year's general election; Governor DeWine plans to re-nominate an anti-abortion lobbyist to the state's medical board for a third term; and more stories; Akron high school football coaching legend dies. -
Mayor Justin Bibb announced policy measures aimed at protecting abortion rights including a vow to make any related investigation a low priority; Akron city officials discussed plans for a citizen review board to hear residents' complaints about police officers. -
Mayor Dan Horrigan signed an executive order lifting the curfew on Sunday; Family of Tamir Rice unveiled a memorial at the site of the 12-year-old's fatal police shooting; and more stories. -
Dr. Caitlin Bernard who performed an abortion on the 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio publicly tweeted that the country is "failing" survivors of sexual assault and abuse; The city of Cleveland has struck a tentative deal with the Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association giving officers a pay raise; and more stories. -
Hundreds gathered at the Akron Civic Theatre to commemorate the life of police shooting victim Jayland Walker; A Columbus man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old girl who was forced to travel to Indiana to seek an abortion due to Ohio's new restrictions; Rock Hall curator charged after trying to sell Eagles’ handwritten lyrics.
