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The Sound of Ideas ideastream: Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs, discussed early events at the Republican National Convention, including Melania Trump’s speech and the lack of unification of the party over disagreements on convention rules.

Here’s why Donald Trump’s motto may not resonate with Cleveland’s economy CNBC: Mark Sniderman, executive in residence and adjunct professor of economics, explained how the growing technology sector has helped Cleveland’s economy, despite jobs lost in manufacturing.

History: Cleveland and its role in presidential politics WKYC: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History, discussed how the politics of Cleveland have changed over the years. He also showed off historical pieces from former Republican National Conventions that were held in…

Professors say Melania's speech would count as plagiarism USA Today: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, explained how Melania Trump’s alleged plagiarism of Michelle Obama’s speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention would have been handled had she been a student.

Higher education: Sears think[box], Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Business Connects: Malcolm Cooke, executive director of the Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box], talked about what makes Sears think[box] unique.

How should U.S. address the immigration issue? The Plain Dealer: David Clingingsmith, the Lewis-Progressive Fellow and associate professor of economics, discussed the economic impact of immigration.

Child with rare disease that reverses development hasn't lost her smile ABC News: Nancy Bass, associate professor of pediatrics, explained how a genetic mutation causes Batten’s Disease, a rare, fatal brain disorder that causes children to lose cognitive function and motor skills.

The cost of testing rape kits: Experts say it's saved us $38.7 million so far The Plain Dealer: Rachel Lovell, senior research associate at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the financial savings of testing rape kits. She’s working with Mendel Singer,…

CWRU receives grant to study why some HIV positive people resist TB Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription only): Researchers at the School of Medicine and their colleagues in the United States and Africa received an $11 million grant to study why some people living with HIV in Africa avoid…

Trump postpones running mate announcement VOA: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, explained the drawback for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to select Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate. That pick likely would not draw in independent and…