Jay Shah
Associate Producer “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Environment, public policy, social issues, local music and arts, health and science, audio production and storytelling, solutions journalism
Education: State University of New York, Old Westbury - Bachelor of Arts, media and communications
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Musica, Akron
Experience:
Jay Shah is an associate producer for the "Sound of Ideas." A former WKSU news intern and freelance producer, she's a New Yorker at heart but making Ohio her home has been her best adventure so far. She is passionate about the environment, local arts and music and social justice issues. She wants to tell more stories highlighting tangible solutions surrounding climate, poverty, health equity and public policy. Her motto is, "There can be truth in opinion, but there is no opinion in the truth."
Highlights:
- Covered Ohio Statehouse and local legislation, environment and public health issues as an intern for WKSU
- Audio diary featured on NPR's "The Takeaway" with Melissa Harris-Perry for its "Slice of Life" series
- Former host/producer, "Down in the Dark with Darth Jayder," Old Westbury Web Radio (OWWR), 2014 - 2018
- SUNY Old Westbury Media Arts Celebration (MAC) Award, Best Creative Production in Radio - 2017 & 2018
- SUNY Old Westbury Media Arts Celebration (MAC) Award, Best Event Promo in Radio - 2018
- Journalist of color and first generation immigrant
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
The mission of Ideastream Public Media is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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The races for Ohio House and Senate seats were pushed back due to disagreements over new district maps and voters can find their redrawn districts at Vote.Ohio.gov; Ohio will receive $100 million over the next five years to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations across major roadways; A mental health worker shortage is growing in Ohio as demand also continues to grow; and more stories. -
The NFL has three days to appeal the decision, but the NFL Players Association already stated previously that they would abide by the decision; A Euclid police officer with a history of misconduct accusations was found guilty of assault and interference with civil rights ... and more stories. -
The plans announced Thursday propose a nonprofit to manage the market while the city would retain permanent ownership of the 110-year-old location; A new bill in the Ohio House could help alleviate the cost of prescription medications but advocates say their concern is the bill being stalled; and more stories. -
The suspects, who were playing basketball when the teen and his friends fired toy water beads at them, were initially charged with murder and felonious assault; Gov. Mike DeWine has suggested he would not support a ban on contraceptives or same-sex marriage if proposed by state lawmakers; and more stories. -
The cause of an explosion which injured the workers is still unknown and under investigation; A former Cleveland Schools worker has pleaded guilty to a charge related to her role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol ... and more stories. -
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.
