Rachel Rood
Supervising Producer “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Public affairs topics, community engagement
Education: Chagrin Falls High School
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Fine Arts, film
American University - Master of Arts, broadcast journalism
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Dance party on the Goodtime III
Experience:
Rachel Rood is the supervising producer for Ideastream Public Media’s morning public affairs show, the “Sound of Ideas.” She has been part of the team since 2015, where she is best known for creating the award-winning community engagement series, the “Sound of Ideas Community Tour.” The tour has traveled all across Northeast Ohio, from Ashtabula to Sandusky, even aboard the Goodtime III, covering topics including the future of NASA Glenn, immigration, politics and racial division. She also produced the One Small Step series in partnership with StoryCorps which asked Ohioans from different political backgrounds to talk to each other civilly in the heat of the 2020 election. Rachel came to Ideastream from National Public Radio, where she was a producer for the flagship afternoon program, “All Things Considered.” Rachel grew up in South Russell and now lives in University Heights. She is also an adjunct journalism professor at Baldwin Wallace University.
Highlights:
- 2020 12 Under 36 Award recognizing Jewish professionals influencing the future of Northeast Ohio through professional and personal achievements, Cleveland Jewish News
- 2019 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Producer - Radio - “The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Opioid Crisis in Lake Country”
- 2018 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Reporting - Radio: “The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Race in Akron,” Ohio Society for Professional Journalists
- 2017 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Producer - Radio: “The Sound of Ideas: Sexual Assault in Northeast Ohio”
- 2018 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Show: “The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Race in Akron”
- 2017 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Show: “The Sound of Ideas: Sexual Assault in Northeast Ohio”
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 recent BW NEO Voter Voices poll found abortion a top issue after the economy in determining how Ohioans will cast their vote for president and other down ballot races. -
Cindy Hohl, the new ALA president, plans to focus on libraries' role in a democracy and protect access to information in her new term. -
The multi-million dollar project has been years in the making and includes new mixed-income housing, sidewalks, parks and on-site social services. -
Throughout much of the summer, most of Ohio's counties have been dealing with the worst drought conditions to hit the state in decades. The lack of rainfall has put a strain on farmers and impacted the surface water levels in lakes and streams. -
The Cleveland Soccer Group is behind the bid to bring a National Women's Soccer League expansion team to the region, which involves plans to build a new stadium in Downtown Cleveland. -
The head of the American Historical Association will speak at CWRU Thursday about the growing number of states, including Ohio, introducing legislation that limits teaching of the past. -
The protected status program is eligible for some countries including Ukraine and Afghanistan. It was created by Congress in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries experiencing civil strife or natural disaster. -
Jen Miller, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, answers questions about registering to vote, absentee voting, ballot drop-off boxes and more. -
In the midst of a national spotlight on immigration in Ohio, we'll discuss efforts to be more welcoming in the region including a new Cuyahoga County Welcome Center. -
The country is in the midst of a "silver tsunami" as more than 4 million Americans are poised to turn 65 this year. How are baby boomers living out their golden years?
