J. Nungesser
Multiple Media JournalistExpertise: Sound design, audio editing, photography, video editing, Ohio history
Education: State University of New York at Fredonia - Bachelor of Science, audio/radio communication
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: A summer day at Edgewater Park
Experience:
J. Nungesser is a director and video editor for the daily “Sound of Ideas” and weekly “Ideas” shows. Before their role as a multiple media journalist, they were a music producer for “Folk Alley,” WKSU’s folk and roots music streaming service. In 2013 and 2014, it was the Public Radio Exchange’s most downloaded show.
Highlights:
- 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award, News Documentary, “The Rural Doctor Is In”
- 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, News Series, “Changing the Course of a River”
- Sound designer/editor on “Inside the Bricks: Season 2” and “Mary & Bill, an Ohio Cold Case” podcasts
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Ohio House Democrats on failed to block amendment that shortens the required amount of time an overseas or military voter has access to a ballot and extends the return date; College students rallied against a so-called “divisive concepts” bill; a former Westlake financial adviser has been convicted for running a Ponzi scheme; and more stories. -
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District has decided to drop its mask mandate; state agencies and organizations will start planning to assist Ukrainian refugees at a summit in Northeast Ohio next week; Ohio lawmakers are rushing to extend the deadline for the return of overseas absentee ballots as debate over new state legislative maps continues; and more stories. -
Republican lawmakers in Ohio have proposed legislation that would prohibit local governments from banning short-term rentals in their communities; the alcohol poisoning death of a fraternity pledge a year ago has brought on new anti-hazing policies at Bowling Green State University; the new operators of Cleveland’s I-X Center are giving the exhibition space a makeover; and more stories. -
Akron police have arrested a man accused of breaking into the Akron Art Museum and starting some small trash fires in the building; Ohio's new congressional district map faces another legal challenge; housing advocates in Cleveland say a new report confirms what they’ve been worried about when it comes to who’s buying up residential properties; and more stories. -
A bill would require the state's five public employee pension funds to divest themselves of Russian assets and ban state and local governments from contracting with Russian companies; Legislation would restore the pensions of more than 20,000 Delphi retirees; the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is bumping the pay for poll workers; and more stories. -
Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission have sent an adjusted map of congressional districts back to the state’s high court that delivers two-thirds of the seats to their party; Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging the state's five public employee retirement funds divest themselves of Russian financial holdings; An Ohio judge has blocked preemptive enforcement of a law imposing additional operating requirements on consulting physicians at abortion clinics; and more stories. -
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman is calling for tougher sanctions on Russia as its war on Ukraine continues; Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, and University Hospitals are all keeping their mask requirements for both employees and patients; Akron will use $3.5 million of its federal COVID-19 relief funding to reimagine its Lock 3 Park downtown; and more stories. -
Republicans are expected to unveil a new map today for congressional redistricting; Ohio election officials say they have “grave concerns” about being able to carry out a successful primary election on May 3; Akron Public Schools superintendent is going to have to try again to win over the school board when it comes to getting more administrative help; and more stories. -
Ukrainians, politicians and residents gathered at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma on Sunday; Gov. DeWine has ordered the state to stop the sale of all vodka made by a Russian-owned company; The ACLU and Planned Parenthood are suing to block enforcement of an Ohio abortion restriction; and more stories. -
Ohio’s political map-making panel has voted to approve legislative maps while being ordered to appear at a Supreme Court hearing; the Ohio Supreme Court is considering whether a Northeast Ohio company that suffered financial losses as a result of a COVID-driven business shutdown can be compensated for those losses by its insurance company; Ohio's health leader warns against complacency as COVID situation improves ; and more stories.
