Jenny Hamel
Host “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Hosting, broadcast journalism
Education: University of California, Los Angeles
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Experience:
Before joining the “Sound of Ideas” team, Jenny Hamel was the education reporter for Ideastream Public Media. Prior to that she worked at KCRW, one of two NPR stations in Los Angeles, as a reporter and producer.
Highlights:
- Award-winning member UCLA debate team
- Journalism awards from Press Club of Cleveland, Los Angeles Press Club, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Associated Press Media Editors and the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists
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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According to University Hospitals, postpartum psychosis is rare, occurring in approximately one to two out of every 1,000 deliveries. -
The book, "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap," takes a deep look at the impact of race on financial well-being in this country. -
We'll hear from faith and community leaders in the region about how the Jewish and Palestinian communities have been feeling since Oct. 7, 2023. -
Sound of Ideas Host Jenny Hamel sat down with the associate justice while she was in Cleveland to discuss her faith, family and career. -
The August tornadoes shook Northeast Ohio. We'll discuss how to prepare for the next extreme weather event. -
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? -
We'll discuss the controversy over the State Teachers Retirement System with billions of educators' retirement dollars on the line. -
Hosting a "Sound of Ideas show about the struggles of finding adequate child care really hit home for me as my partner and I juggled our jobs with the needs of our kids. -
The owners of the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, announced in March that they were exploring moving the team to the neighboring suburb, Brook Park. -
Lisa Husiman Koops, Ph.D, has written a book, “The Family Guide to Parenting Musically" that explores how everyone can bring music into their lives and how that enriches the lives of children.
