© 2024 Ideastream Public Media

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 916-6100 | (877) 399-3307

WKSU is a public media service licensed to Kent State University and operated by Ideastream Public Media.
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Ideas

‘Parents Bill of Rights’ among bills passed in marathon session

Season 2024 Episode 49 | 26m 46s

The Ohio legislature, in its final session this year, passed the so called "Parents Bill of Rights" requiring that parents be notified of any sexuality content in school, allowing students time away from campus for religious studies, and compelling school employees to tell parents about issues such as a student's gay or trans identity. Democrats who opposed the bill called it dangerous.

Aired: 12/19/24
Extras
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
President Biden commutes Jimmy Dimora’s prison sentence
Dimora was among the nearly 1,500 people receiving clemency from the president.
Episode: S2024 E48 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Bodycam video raises questions in police shooting of Akron teen
Video footage released raises many more questions about the shooting death a teenage boy in Akron.
Episode: S2024 E47 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Despite levy approvals from voters, hard choices ahead for Cleveland and Akron districts
The Cleveland and Akron school districts face tough choices despite recent levy victories.
Episode: S2024 E46 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio Senate sends ‘bathroom bill’ to governor
The bill would require transgender students to use bathrooms that correspond to their birth gender.
Episode: S2024 E45 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio turns deeper red after GOP dominates in 2024 election
Ohio went deeper red in 2024 where Republicans dominated nationally and in the state.
Episode: S2024 E44 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio sues for access to Homeland Security citizenship databases
Ohio Secretary of State has sued the Dept. of Homeland Security for access to citizenship databases.
Episode: S2024 E43 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
As election approaches, Ohio elections officials swamped with voter registration challenges
Voter registrations are being challenged in unprecedented numbers by activists.
Episode: S2024 E42 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Browns ownership decides to leave Cleveland to pursue domed stadium in Brook Park
The Browns have decided to move to suburban Brook Park where they envision a domed complex.
Episode: S2024 E41 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Poll finds Northeast Ohio voters focused on economic and cost of living issues this election
The poll found many voters are worried about the economy, immigration and public safety.
Episode: S2024 E40 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Cleveland Police and Cleveland City Council look to shut down illegal ‘street takeovers’
The city of Cleveland has formed a task force to investigate a series of illegal street takeovers.
Episode: S2024 E39 | 26:46
All
  • All
  • Ideas Season 2024
  • Ideas Season 2023
  • Ideas Season 2022
  • Chaos In Nation's Capitol Shocks Nation; Lawmakers Respond
  • Ideas Season 2020
  • Ideas Season 2019
  • Ideas Season 2018
  • Ideas Season 2017
  • Ideas Season 2016
  • Ideas Season 2015
  • Ideas Season 2014
  • Ideas Season 2013
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
President Biden commutes Jimmy Dimora’s prison sentence
Dimora was among the nearly 1,500 people receiving clemency from the president.
Episode: S2024 E48 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Bodycam video raises questions in police shooting of Akron teen
Video footage released raises many more questions about the shooting death a teenage boy in Akron.
Episode: S2024 E47 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Despite levy approvals from voters, hard choices ahead for Cleveland and Akron districts
The Cleveland and Akron school districts face tough choices despite recent levy victories.
Episode: S2024 E46 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio Senate sends ‘bathroom bill’ to governor
The bill would require transgender students to use bathrooms that correspond to their birth gender.
Episode: S2024 E45 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio turns deeper red after GOP dominates in 2024 election
Ohio went deeper red in 2024 where Republicans dominated nationally and in the state.
Episode: S2024 E44 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio sues for access to Homeland Security citizenship databases
Ohio Secretary of State has sued the Dept. of Homeland Security for access to citizenship databases.
Episode: S2024 E43 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
As election approaches, Ohio elections officials swamped with voter registration challenges
Voter registrations are being challenged in unprecedented numbers by activists.
Episode: S2024 E42 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Browns ownership decides to leave Cleveland to pursue domed stadium in Brook Park
The Browns have decided to move to suburban Brook Park where they envision a domed complex.
Episode: S2024 E41 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Poll finds Northeast Ohio voters focused on economic and cost of living issues this election
The poll found many voters are worried about the economy, immigration and public safety.
Episode: S2024 E40 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Cleveland Police and Cleveland City Council look to shut down illegal ‘street takeovers’
The city of Cleveland has formed a task force to investigate a series of illegal street takeovers.
Episode: S2024 E39 | 26:46