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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A survey of nearly 1,500 residents reveals that Clevelanders were two to three times more likely to have unmet food, housing and transportation needs, as compared to the state and nation. -
Local organizations are working together to bring Shaker Square back to its glory days and make it a thriving destination for year-round shopping, dining, and recreation. -
License suspensions for some drivers with unpaid court fines and fees will be lifted because of a new law going into effect on April 9. -
How does Northeast Ohio measure up against peer cities regionally and nationally? Team NEO and the Cleveland Talent Alliance discuss where we're ahead of the curve and where we need to gain ground. -
Several recent incidents, including the D.C. crash in January, has led some American passengers have doubts about flying. -
Host Jenny Hamel talks to Fox 11 anchor Elex Michaelson about his week covering the wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles area and its impact on victims and all Angelenos. -
We will talk about a state bipartisan committee's recommendations on property taxes and whether any have a shot of making it from recommendation to reality. -
It's been one year since University Hospitals' cardiac surgeons began performing heart bypass surgeries with the assistance of a surgical robot known as Da Vinci. -
State Representative Rachel Baker will discuss House Bill 5, a bill designed to streamline Ohio's adoption process. -
Todd, who was sworn into office in February, is the second woman in the department's history to be named as chief.
