Aya Cathey
Associate Producer "Sound of Ideas"Aya Cathey is the associate producer for "Sound of Ideas," Ideastream Public Media’s morning public affairs show. Aya is a former intern of the Newscasts team and has since returned full-time. She studied journalism at Ohio University and is passionate about community engagement and reporting on topics disproportionately affecting underrepresented populations. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her cats.
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Ideastream Public Media reporters are asking what is being done, and what could be done to stop unnecessary firearm deaths in Northeast Ohio. -
Commercial flocks confirmed with bird flu continue to rise in Ohio. Currently, there more than 8.7 million birds infected by this outbreak. -
One day, you're starting a new job, and the next, you're helping to cover multiple tornadoes in Northeast Ohio. -
Property owners are receiving their first-half tax bills from the county. The property tax bills reflect the new appraisal values and, in many cases, owners will see a tax increase. -
The jail is creating a new unit for incarcerated individuals struggling with mental health issues, as well as those on suicide watch or with other medical issues. -
Studies show that volunteering can have physical and mental benefits. We'll talk to local "super volunteers" about their experience helping others in the community. -
Donald Trump has pledged to enact major changes on his return to the White House, including mass deportations, tariffs and pardoning those involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol four years ago. -
We spoke with two vastly different generations— Gen Z and Baby Boomers. We explored top issues facing the world and generational differences. -
According to the Northeast Ohio U.S. Attorney, more than half of unintentional firearm deaths among children and adolescents happened in their own homes. We'll discuss how to keep guns safely locked up and out of harm's way. -
The U.S. cabinet member spoke with Ideastream's Jenny Hamel while visiting Cleveland on Monday.
