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Obama:  The Dream, The Journey, The Prize

Friday, August 29

Topics: Politics

For the first time in American history a major political party has officially nominated a minority candidate for president. Forty-five years ago Martin Luther King Jr. said "1963 is not an end, but a beginning" in his I Have a Dream speech. What does the Obama nomination say about how far have we come as a nation? On The Sound of Ideas® we'll review Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the convention, and hear what it means to you. We’ll also be on stand-by for an announcement on John McCain’s running mate – we start at 9am on 90.3.

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Ohio Tries But Fails To Secure Auto Jobs In Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Department of Development says General Motors Corp. has declined a tax credit and grant package worth more than $56 million to keep open its SUV plant in the Dayton suburb of Moraine. Department spokeswoman Kelly Schlissberg said Thursday the state is disappointed and will continue to look for alternate uses for the plant, which employs about 2,400 workers. The automaker has said it plans to close the plant by 2010 or sooner because of a customer shift to smaller vehicles. The proposed assistance announced Wednesday consisted of a $54 million job retention tax credit and a $2 million "rapid outreach" grant.

Why Would McCain Choose Dayton As Backdrop for VP Announcement?

Topics: Economy, Politics

Senator John McCain is due in Ohio tomorrow. He's scheduled to hold a rally, and this may be where he makes an announcement regarding his Vice Presidential pick. As many in the Republican party are gearing up for the big day, there's speculation as to why such an important announcement may be taking place in Dayton. For Ohio Public Radio, WYSO's Emily McCord has the story.

Ohio Republicans Gear Up For Their Convention, Including Delegate Jim Brady

Topics: Politics, Other

Last week we brought you the profile of Democratic delegate Reverend Marvin McMickle. This week, we talk with republican delegate Jim Brady. He’s a Shaker Heights councilman and works at an international security company. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff has his story.

Northeast Ohio Obama Volunteer Will Speak in Prime Time

Topics: Politics, Other

A grassroots Obama volunteer from Cuyahoga Falls will speak to millions at Democratic Convention

Democrats Talk Strategy For Winning Ohio

Topics: Politics

Delegates to the DNC say Barack Obama can win Ohio but has to do a lot of in-person campaigning, especially if he expects to get the rural vote.

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NPR Special Coverage: Senator John McCain in Dayton

Friday, August 29

Around Noon will not be heard today as ideastream brings you NPR's live coverage from Dayton where John McCain is expected to introduce his choice for Vice President.

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Have You Met Mr. Jones?

Wednesday, August 13

ideastream's Dan Polletta profiles Hank Jones, as the pianist celebrates his 90th birthday

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Radio Lab: So-Called Life

Friday, August 29 at 9:00 PM

Liner Notes: Sand Still In My Shoes

Friday, August 29 at 10:00 PM

European Jazz Stage: Europe Goes Tropical

Friday, August 29 at 11:00 PM

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