Amanda Rabinowitz
Host/Producer “All Things Considered”Expertise: Audio storytelling, journalism and production
Education: Ohio University – Bachelor of Arts
University of Akron – Master of Arts
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Summit Metro Parks
Experience:
Amanda Rabinowitz has been a reporter, host and producer at WKSU since 2007. She is currently the local host of “All Things Considered” and produces Ideastream Public Media's local independent music podcast, “Shuffle.” She also interviews Cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto for a weekly commentary about Northeast Ohio’s sports scene called the “View From Pluto.”
Highlights:
- Started working at WKSU in 2007
- Hosted WKSU's “Morning Edition” for 12 years, now hosts “All Things Considered”
- National Edward R. Murrow Award, Sports Reporting, Radio Television Digital News Association, 2013 - “Playing through pain sometimes means a deadly addiction for athletes”
- Taught audio storytelling and podcasting at the University of Akron and Kent State University
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
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The Third Law Collective was created in 2021 for area jazz composers to present original works for a unique ensemble. The collective aims to serve as a testing ground for new ideas, engaging collaboration and improvisational explorations.
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After losing to the Knicks in five games last year, the Cavs must win this year's first-round matchup against a young Orlando Magic team, said Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto.
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The Guardians are off to a fast start this season, but Ideastream Public Media sports commentator Terry Pluto said pitching ace Shane Bieber’s season-ending elbow injury has had a ripple effect throughout baseball.
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Kid Tigrrr is the new project from singer-songwriter and visual artist Jenna Fournier of Cleveland band NIIGHTS. In 2020, Fournier ventured into audio engineering to experiment with home recording and music production, and she will release her debut solo album this spring.
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Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what generational college basketball star Caitlin Clark means to the sport and to the city of Cleveland as it gets set to host the NCAA Women's Final Four.
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Our sports commentator Terry Pluto has concerns about the bullpen as the Guardians usher in a new era under first-time manager Stephen Vogt.
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A four-piece band from Cleveland and Akron is embodying the spirit of local legends DEVO and The Waitresses. On Shuffle, we hear from Maureen Joyce and Jake Schott from PAL, who perform "egg punk" songs — a sub-genre of punk rock recognized for its energetic rhythms and funny, sarcastic lyrics.
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Terry Pluto talks about the struggle to get to the NCAA Tournament for mid-major teams and a former Akron coach going out on top.
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Ideastream Public Media's commentator Terry Pluto talks about Deshaun Watson's new backup quarterback, Jameis Winston.
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Dover musician Josh Compton's folk songs share the struggles and triumphs of some of the Tuscarawas County's earliest settlers. He details the inspiration behind his new, collaborative album and his pride for the region.