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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Prosecutor Michael O'Malley has joined a bipartisan group of more than 90 elected officials who have taken a similar stance. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will appear before the NFL's independent disciplinary officer while the league has recommended at least a one year suspension. Gas station Sheetz is dropping its prices to under $4 for some gas ahead of this Fourth of July weekend ... and more stories. -
Following the Supreme court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, protestors gathered in Akron, Cleveland and Columbus in response; the Dobbs ruling puts Ohio abortion fight on new ground; Red Sox beat Guardians 8-3 for sweep. -
In the minutes and hours after Roe v. Wade fell, the work continued inside this Ohio abortion clinic. -
The family of Stone Foltz is suing BGSU over his death; a Cleveland man is suing Cuyahoga County and a sheriff's deputy for shooting him with a bean bag round during the May 2020 protests; Intel is delaying the ceremonial groundbreaking of its multi-billion dollar facility near Columbus due to uncertainty over federal subsidies. -
In a decision Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion. -
Gov. DeWine wants increase in fuel-refining capacity to help Ohioans deal with high prices; Ohio Municipal League says the work from home trend is causing cities to lose revenue; Jim Tressel will step down as president of Youngstown State University. -
Trevor Elkins was convicted in connection with using campaign funds for personal expenses; NFL says Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson settling 20 of the lawsuits against him will have no impact on any disciplinary action; Ohio's largest business organizations are endorsing three Republican Ohio Supreme Court nominees. -
The officer is accused of posting dozens of anti-Semitic posts on different social media platforms; David Brock is the new Cuyahoga County Democratic Party chair; Retired Akron NAACP leader Ophelia Averitt is honored in a street renaming ceremony. -
Cleveland launched its new, opt-in recycling program one week ago. Are participants recycling better? -
Matt Huffman says his chamber will move forward with a controversial bill but wants requirements for physical genital exams removed; Ohio health officials are preparing for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children under five.
