Drew Maziasz
Coordinating Producer “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Audio production, live events, environmental issues, multi-modal transit, history, author interviews
Education: St. Ignatius High School
University of Toledo
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: The Towpath Trail
Experience:
Drew Maziasz worked at a union organizing nonprofit for several years before joining Ideastream Public Media as a part-time operator/announcer in 2011. In 2016, Drew was hired as a full-time technical producer, specializing in engineering live events and remote broadcasts as well as the “Sound of Ideas.” He joined the “Sound of Ideas” team as a producer in 2020 and became a coordinating producer in 2023.
Highlights:
- 2023 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Public Service, Radio/Podcast Show
- 2023 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Coverage, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
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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Seeds of Literacy serves hundreds of Northeast Ohioans each year from a wide variety of backgrounds. -
The "Sound of Ideas" dug into some of the latest scams and how schemes are becoming more complex and confusing for consumers. -
Most people look forward to spring, but some scientists and entomologists are warning that with climate change, insects that spread diseases are wintering less. -
March marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and health officials warn that they are still fighting an uphill battle regarding public trust. -
The Lenten fish fry isn't just reserved for churches anymore, with bars and restaurants offering their takes now. -
"Talking Foreign Policy" delves into international issues, often with experts here in Northeast Ohio. -
Scams that involve imposters, phony investments, and social media fakes are becoming more creative and more confusing.
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A team of legal experts, including some from Northeast Ohio, are looking into how Russia has targeted some of Ukraine's environmental assets. -
From firings to spending freezes, Trump's executive orders are testing the limits of executive powerLegal experts as well as the media say they have been trying to keep up with the scope of actions coming from the new administration. We'll discuss the constitutionality of these orders and the impact on Ohioans. -
Sports Business Journal reported Sunday that Cleveland is expected to be the next city to be chosen for the league’s expansion. What would a new women's sports franchise mean for the region?
