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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Some 60 people gathered outside the federal courthouse in Akron Tuesday to protest the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade. -
The five leading GOP candidates have spent a combined $65 million - spending could reach around $150 million by the general election in November; Cuyahoga County Sheriff resigns a year after appointment; Guardians beat Athletics in first sweep in 22 years; and more stories. -
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. -
Cleveland City Council will replace the barriers with removable bollards and repair the streetscape. Public health officials in two Northeast Ohio counties are seeing a case rise again. A tornado hit Lorain County during a storm Monday afternoon. Read on for more. -
Police say a passenger in the car the teenager was driving returned to the scene to help find the driver; Former President Donald Trump headlined a rally in central Ohio over the weekend where he stumped for Senate candidate J.D. Vance and others; Fire officials responded to two early Sunday morning fires in Akron; and more stories. -
The property on Transport Road in Cleveland is a former oil refinery and many who spoke during the public comment period question the need for a new jail; Columbus City Attorney sues the state over 'medical conscience clause'; Kent State gets grant to expand services for Black babies; and more stories. -
A panel of three federal judges is ordering the Ohio Redistricting Commission to implement state legislative maps by May 28th; Former Mt. Carmel Dr. William Husel found not guilty on 14 murder charges; Jose Ramirez hits second grand slam of the season; and more stories. -
The goal of the program launched by Holden Forests and Garden is to increase the tree canopy in the Greater Cleveland area by helping homeowners plant 15,000 trees by 2025
