Amanda Rabinowitz
Host/Producer “All Things Considered”Expertise: Audio storytelling, journalism and production
Education: Ohio University – Bachelor of Arts
University of Akron – Master of Arts
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Summit Metro Parks
Experience:
Amanda Rabinowitz has been a reporter, host and producer at WKSU since 2007. She is currently the local host of “All Things Considered” and produces Ideastream Public Media's local independent music podcast, “Shuffle.” She also interviews Cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto for a weekly commentary about Northeast Ohio’s sports scene called the “View From Pluto.”
Highlights:
- Started working at WKSU in 2007
- Hosted WKSU's “Morning Edition” for 12 years, now hosts “All Things Considered”
- National Edward R. Murrow Award, Sports Reporting, Radio Television Digital News Association, 2013 - “Playing through pain sometimes means a deadly addiction for athletes”
- Taught audio storytelling and podcasting at the University of Akron and Kent State University
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Cleveland rapper and multi-instrumentalist Jinari Kemet is a versatile performer, bending genres and making a scene on stage. He makes his Brite Winter music festival debut this month, performing songs from his debut album, released last January. -
Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel has the skillset to succeed as the state's next lieutenant governor. -
Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade. Sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the request is aimed to put pressure on the Browns during contract negotiations. -
A legend of Akron’s new-wave scene of the late 1970s is celebrating her music career with a new album and memoir. On this week’s Shuffle, Tracey Thomas reflects on how almost making it big helped her find her voice and her community. -
Cleveland State’s men’s basketball team has won 12 straight and sits atop the Horizon League standings. Our sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about both the excitement and worry among student-athletes as the school announced it's cutting three other sports programs for budget reasons. -
When Cleveland musician Brian Bacon’s two daughters set off for college, he set off on his own journey to write and record an album in Nashville. In doing so, he created a 10-track rock opera that helped him find his voice as an artist. -
Two months after a fourth consecutive loss to rival Michigan, Ohio State is on the brink of winning a national title. They got there thanks to an expanded college football playoff system. -
Deshaun Watson's setback in his recovery from an Achilles injury could cost him the 2025 season, giving the Browns a chance to move on, at least on the field. -
Look back on a year of music as Shuffle's Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader reflect on their favorite releases from Northeast Ohio artists. -
The Cavs currently have the NBA's best record at 23-4. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto gives credit to new head coach Kenny Atkinson.
