Jake Underwood
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As seen in:
WHK-AM (Cleveland, OH),
Cleveland.com,
iHeartMedia,
iHeartRadio,
WTAM-AM (Independence, OH),
WLW-AM (Cincinnati, OH),
WTVN-AM (Columbus, OH),
WSPD-AM (Toledo, OH),
WMMS-FM (Cleveland, OH),
WAKS-FM (Independence, OH),
WHLO-AM (Akron, OH)
and
Covers:
I cover politics, policy, health, and grassroots movements, with a focus on accountability and how decisions impact everyday people
Doesn't Cover:
I don’t cover celebrity gossip, entertainment news, or lifestyle features. My focus stays on politics, policy, and community issues that directly impact people’s lives
Host of The Jake Underwood Show
AM 1420 The Answer 9am–Noon M - F,
FRM RPMC Executive Director,
Former MAHA Legislative Director
Live and local for Northeast OH
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Jake Underwood’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Jake Underwood is a broadcaster, political strategist, and community leader from Northeast Ohio. He began his career as a news anchor and reporter at Cleveland News Radio WTAM 1100, where he covered state and local politics with a focus on accountability in government spending and policy. Today, he serves as Chairman of the Medina County Republican Party and is actively engaged in grassroots political organizing across Ohio.
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How is social media changing news?
Social media has changed news by speeding up the cycle and letting stories break directly from the public. That creates opportunities for unfiltered access, but also risks with misinformation and lack of context. For journalists and community leaders, the challenge now is cutting through the noise, providing clarity, and building trust in a fast-moving environment.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
“Being a journalist means carrying the responsibility of truth on behalf of the public. When I was on air at WTAM 1100, my job wasn’t just to read headlines it was to ask the questions that politicians sometimes avoided, to dig into the details, and to make sure everyday people understood how decisions at the top affected them at home. To me, journalism is about more than reporting events; it’s about providing context, building trust, and giving the public the clarity they need to make informed choices. Even in my work today in politics and grassroots organizing, that same principle guides me the commitment to transparency, accountability, and telling the full story.