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Thomas Wolfe & "Forgotten" Writers
May 18, 2017
This weekend Indianapolis will host the annual convention of the Thomas Wolfe Society, which honors the life and works of the early 20th century American author. The Crossroads of America is where Wolfe arrived on the Southwestern Limited on his way to Purdue University to deliver his 1938 "Writing and Living" lecture. Today on No Limits, we'll discuss Wolfe, the loss of so-called "forgotten writers," and fans who don't forget after all.
State-Funded Preschool
May 16, 2017
Indiana has lagged behind most other states when it comes to providing any type of state-funded preschool. A five-county pilot program that provides funding for children of low income families to attend quality Pre-K has seen such an overwhelming demand for enrollment that supporters say it's time for the state to move to a full fledged program.
Foster Care
May 11, 2017
May is Foster Care Month, and today on No Limits we look at the challenges of finding care for some of Indiana's most vulnerable children. What does it take to become a foster parent in Indiana? What systems are in place to remove roadblocks to matching children with good homes? Our guests are Katy Quay, a Foster Care Consultant for the Indiana Department of Child Services, who is also a foster parent and adoptive mother; Guenevere Kalal, director of Damar Foster Care Services; and LaRhea Langdon, a licensed foster parent.
Student Debt
May 9, 2017
Graduation season is here, and whether a student is graduating from high school or college, chances are good that student debt is a looming part of the future. What should students and their families know ahead of time when it comes to keeping future student debt under control?
Year of Vonnegut
May 4, 2017
2017 is, by mayoral declaration, the Year of Vonnegut in Indianapolis. Today on No Limits, how Kurt Vonnegut's childhood home became this year's Decorators' Show House, open to tours right now. We'll also hear from one of the residents of the home and what sort of surprises were in store. Plus an important update on the status of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, after plans to move to a new location were halted.
Historic Preservation
May 2, 2017
Talking about what is often seen as the two enemies of historic preservation: time and money. Indiana Landmarks just awarded the Cook Cup for Historic Preservation this past weekend, while also releasing its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered places. Plus, the iconic German church of German Church Road was thought to be saved - but now faces a Thursday deadline to beat the wrecking ball.
Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burroughs
April 27, 2017
This weekend Reverend Baskerville-Burroughs will be ordained as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, the Episcopal Church in central and southern Indiana. Baskerville-Burrows is the first black woman in the Episcopal Church's history elected to lead a diocese.
Indy Food Drop Initiative
April 20, 2017
No Limits' host and guests discuss the new Indy Food Drop initiative. What happens to perfectly edible food if it can't be delivered stores and restaurants? Often it's simply trashed. Now, a new plan is designed to make it easy for those carrying the foodstuffs to deliver it where it's needed most.
Quantum Leap Initiative
April 18, 2017
Indiana Humanities' year-long statewide Quantum Leap Initiative, which links the humanities with Indiana's amazing STEM history. Our guests are Keira Amstutz, Indiana Humanities; Beth Bechdol, AgriNovus, and Susanne Wasson; Dow AgriSciences.
Veterans' Mental Health
April 13, 2017
Today on No Limits we focus on the topic of the mental health of military veterans with Dr. Roger Brooke of Duquesne University and Dr. Felicity Kelcourse of Christian Theological Seminary.
General Assembly Issues: Cigarette Tax and Solar Net Metering
April 11, 2017
For the first half hour, discussing the proposed cigarette tax. Show guests are Monique French of the American Lung Association's "Raise It for Health" campaign and Rep. Ed Clere, R - New Alabany. The second half hour focuses on solar net metering, specifically rolling back the credits of homeowners and others with solar to near-wholesale rates rather than the current retail credit they currently enjoy. Guests are Jesse Kharbanda of the Hoosier Environmental Council and Mark Maassel of the Indiana Energy Association (by phone).
Kennedy King Memorial Initiative
April 6, 2017
April 4, 2017 marked the 49th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's powerful speech to an Indianapolis crowd on the assassination of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As of April 2017, major plans are underway for the memorial park for the 50th anniversary of the speech. Joining the show as guests will be Amy DiStaulo, Executive Director, Kennedy King Memorial Initiative (KKMI); Billie Breaux, Marion Co Auditor and former Indiana State Senator; and Jim Trulock. Billie and Jim attended Kennedy's speech.
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