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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The issue of microplastics continues to grow as a threat to public health and the environment. Local researchers and engineers are tackling the problem through educational programming and innovative filtration technology. -
Cleveland's urban tree canopy stands at 18% and is rapidly declining. Community groups like the Cleveland Tree Coalition and Holden Forests & Gardens are working together to reverse the trend. -
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. -
April 7 is the last day to register to vote in the May 6 Primary Election. Visit your county board of elections website to learn about changes to polling locations and accepted forms of identification. -
Two MetroHealth medical professionals have published a collection of case narratives exploring health inequities among patients and health care providers. -
The “Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act,” or Senate Bill 1, eliminates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, prohibits faculty strikes and grants university trustees more power over retrenchment and other financial decisions. -
This month, President Donald Trump rolled out tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China. Amid talks of economic uncertainty, the U.S. stock market is seeing historic declines. -
Last month marked the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, 2022. -
Local cinephiles say "The Substance," "Anora" and "Flow" top their favorite films from 2024. -
Two Northeast Ohio organizations that support residents with developmental disabilities made groundbreaking appointments to their boards last month.
