Drew Maziasz
Coordinating Producer “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Audio production, live events, environmental issues, multi-modal transit, history, author interviews
Education: St. Ignatius High School
University of Toledo
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: The Towpath Trail
Experience:
Drew Maziasz worked at a union organizing nonprofit for several years before joining Ideastream Public Media as a part-time operator/announcer in 2011. In 2016, Drew was hired as a full-time technical producer, specializing in engineering live events and remote broadcasts as well as the “Sound of Ideas.” He joined the “Sound of Ideas” team as a producer in 2020 and became a coordinating producer in 2023.
Highlights:
- 2023 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Public Service, Radio/Podcast Show
- 2023 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Coverage, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
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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Consumers reported more than $10 billion in losses from scams last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Organizations like Step Forward and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland have been working to protect tenants from eviction with the help of federal funding tied to the pandemic.
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The latest stop on the "Community Tour" discussed the history and current jazz scene in the region, and featured musical performances at The Bop Stop in Cleveland.
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School districts, as well as colleges and universities are facing major funding challenges, including Cleveland Metropolitan School District which is dealing with a $140 million deficit.
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Ideastream Public Media’s new music offering will be the region’s only 24/7 jazz streaming service.
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The syphilis case rate in Cuyahoga County has risen by 174% over the last five years, double the rate of increase nationwide.
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A panel of experts discuss what is in store regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine for the series in partnership with Case Western Reserve University.
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The shop stocks local products and also serves as a prep kitchen and incubator for area chefs.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum announced the nominees for the class of 2024, including Cher, Lenny Kravitz and Ozzy Osbourne.
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A pair of Republican lawmakers are eyeing the use of nitrogen gas as an alternative to lethal injections.