Amanda Rabinowitz

Akron, Cleveland

Host and Producer at Ideastream

Host, All Things Considered on WKSU Ideastream Public Media. Shuffle podcast host/journalist. Music, sports, musings. she/her

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'Celebration and apprehension' as top-seeded Cavs begin playoff run

1 week ago | wosu.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

The Cavs head to the playoffs this weekend with excitement and apprehension. They capped off a historic regular season with the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Now, our sports commentator Terry Pluto says there’s pressure on head coach Kenny Atkinson to deliver. “I love Atkinson's honesty," Pluto said.
Cleveland saxophonist Jevaughn Bogard talks jazz fusion band Abstract Sounds

2 weeks ago | ideastream.org | Amanda Rabinowitz |Brittany Nader

Saxophonist Jevaughn Bogard studied jazz in college, toured nationally and performed with legendary artists like Chick Corea and Donald Harrison. But his focus now is on a Cleveland-based band with a sound that’s entirely his own. “When [people] hear Abstract Sounds, they think it's like a free jazz band,” Bogard said, noting that is not at all what the group is doing. Bogard describes Abstract Sounds as a fusion of his musical roots, which include jazz, soul, funk and gospel.
Guardians slow start ahead of home opener a test for Stephen Vogt

2 weeks ago | ideastream.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

The Guardians opened the 2025 season with a nine-game road trip that ended with a disappointing 3-6 record. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto said during the trip the Guardians led the majors with nine errors and their starting pitchers struggled. “Their starters have an ERA of 6.7," Pluto said. "That's the second worst in the American League.
Guardians slow start ahead of home opener a test for Stephen Vogt

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

The Guardians opened the 2025 season with a nine-game road trip that ended with a disappointing 3-6 record. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto said during the trip the Guardians led the majors with nine errors and their starting pitchers struggled. “Their starters have an ERA of 6.7," Pluto said. "That's the second worst in the American League.
Pluto: Haslam's 'swing and miss' on Watson doesn't change much

3 weeks ago | wosu.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam made headlines this week at the annual NFL owners' meetings in Florida. During a conversation with Browns beat writers, he called the 2022 blockbuster trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson a "swing and a miss" and said he and his wife, Dee, take the blame. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto said Haslam taking the blame was long overdue. However, it doesn't mean much in terms of accountability for fans. "(Haslam) owns the team," Pluto said.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Mobile Rehabilitation: State of the Science Conference Report-Future Directions for mRehab for People with Disabilities

3 weeks ago | mdpi.com | John Morris |Mike Jones |Frank Deruyter |Amanda Rabinowitz

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Midwest ensemble the Oblivion Project champions Argentine nuevo tango

4 weeks ago | ideastream.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

Clevelanders with a passion for modern Argentine tango are bringing audiences closer to a master. After years of performing throughout the Midwest as the Oblivion Project, the ensemble is releasing its first album Friday — an effort 20 years in the making. Cleveland cellist Derek Snyder’s journey into a modern style of tango music began in 1990.
Arias, Jones figure heavily into Guardians plans after surprise playoff run

4 weeks ago | wosu.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

The Cleveland Guardians open the season Thursday in Kansas City with a few new faces in the field, after the team traded second baseman Andrés Giménez and first baseman Josh Naylor in the offseason. The team is coming off a surprise playoff run under first-year manager Stephen Vogt, winning the American League Central Division with 92 wins and reaching the American League Championship Series.
Cleveland trumpeter Theresa May tests the limits of brass music

1 month ago | ideastream.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

Cleveland trumpeter Theresa May has been a vital force in ensembles across the city. From the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra to the Broadway series at Playhouse Square to the avant-garde collective Mourning [A] BLKstar, May has spent much of her career playing alongside others. But in recent years, she started carving out a new path, one that is entirely her own.
Garrett shakes 'Browns fatigue' and decides against holdout with new contract

1 month ago | wosu.org | Amanda Rabinowitz

A month after publicly requesting a trade, Browns star Myles Garrett has signed a massive four-year contract extension to remain in Cleveland. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto said it came down to two things Garrett wanted; To play for a Super Bowl contender and be the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history. He got one of those two things, reportedly signing for $123.5 million guaranteed. He also has a no-trade clause.