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Ken Burns shares the moment he and his team captured Lincoln’s death in the film.

Ken Burns explains how he first discovered the letter by Ballou and realized its impact.

Ken Burns explains how he brought the personal stories in The Civil War series to life.

Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the state of our country since the Civil War.

Ken Burns talks about the benefits of restoring The Civil War series in 4K.

The average tenure for large-district superintendents is 3 1/2 years. Joshua Starr hit it on the nose.

The 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified 100 years ago — Aug. 18, 1920. ideastream’s Ida Lieszkovszky spoke with past and present leaders of the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland — including Susan Murnane, a historian and past chapter co-president, and Catherine LaCroix, the Greater Cleveland League’s current co-president—to reflect on 100 years of voting rights and fights.

There are currently no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio, but health officials are preparing for a possible outbreak in the state. Nursing homes, with large senior populations, will likely be ground zero, based on what has happened in other states.

Northeast Ohioans aren’t wasting any time requesting absentee ballots for the November election. Tens of thousands of people – at least – have sent in their request forms to local boards of elections. Many may be trying to avoid voting in person during the pandemic, while getting out ahead of any delays in the mail. ideastream’s Nick Castele talked with All Things Considered host Tony Ganzer about how local election boards are preparing.

In an election season rife with surprises, you might add this week’s revelation by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.