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Friday Recap
July 16, 2021
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions on the Indiana State Fair being back in full swing, movement on the governor’s lawsuit over emergency powers, and a look at a new startup designed to help true crime fans investigate cold cases.
The Middle Class of Indianapolis (Repeat)
July 15, 2021
Today we talk to people who led a project researching and reporting on the middle class of Indianapolis, to find out how the workplace has changed in the last four years for middle class Hoosiers.
Distrust in Mainstream Media (Repeat)
July 14, 2021
Research has shown a growing distrust in traditional mainstream media, and through the internet people are finding different ways to consume news. Today we talk about why these changes are happening and what impact they're having.
Unsolved Crimes / 2,000+ Year Old Remains in Columbus
July 13, 2021
Today we learn about an Indiana-based company aiming to use a national network of true crime fans to work on unsolved crimes. We also talk to someone analyzing human remains discovered in Columbus that could be over 2,000 years old.
State Fair / News Update
July 12, 2021
Today we learn about plans for the Indiana State Fair, which is back this year. We also get an update on the governor’s emergency powers case, and an overview on the biggest news stories of the last week. And we talk to the leaders of a theatre collective in Bloomington about inclusivity on stage.
Friday Recap
July 9, 2021
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions on Juneteenth, a project to help seniors and adults who are abused or exploited, and ongoing issues around children's mental health.
Stopping the Abuse and Exploitation of Seniors and Endangered Adults
July 8, 2021
Today we talk about efforts to stop the abuse and exploitation of seniors and endangered adults, a particularly underreported crime. A nonprofit in Indiana is working to raise awareness about these cases and represent people in need, as part of a project called Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults.
Juneteenth / Stroke Prevention / Delta Variant
July 7, 2021
Today we talk to the leader of Indy Juneteenth to learn more about the importance of this new holiday. We also hear from a doctor who researches stroke prevention, and learn more about the delta variant of COVID-19.
Finding Treatment for Children's Mental Health
July 6, 2021
Today we talk to people who work on connecting children and families to mental health resources and providers, to find out what impact the pandemic has had so far and what access issues have been around long before it. We also hear from a mother in South Bend who's struggled for years to find treatment for her son.
Friday Recap
July 2, 2021
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including a discussion on using art as a means to cope with stress, efforts around accessibility for people with disabilities, and we hear from a doctor about his time in Scott County during the HIV epidemic.
New Challenges in Special Education
July 1, 2021
Today we talk to reporters about how special education students and teachers have been impacted by the pandemic, and learn about efforts to help students transition out of high school.
Ending Domestic Violence
June 30, 2021
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence has revealed a campaign to address the stigma of domestic abuse, and to educate the public about the issue.
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