Best WFYI Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Greg Taylor Accused of Sexual Harassment 26:46

6h ago26:46

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Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor faces sexual harassment allegations from three women. A state task force makes their recommendations on changes to Indiana tax law targeting property taxes, but cautions that any changes will not be felt until 2026. A committee tasked with making legislative recommendations on Medicaid once again released a repo…

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Gladiawicked or Wickediator? 46:54

1h ago46:54

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Matthew Socey reviews Gladiator 2 and Wicked Part One. He also replays his interview with Connie Nielsen.By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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Indianapolis Public Library Programs on Black Literature and Culture, $300 Million Development Project in Downtown Indy, Birth Control Access Under Trump, Task Force on Indiana’s Tax System 6:10

3h ago6:10

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The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature and Culture recently announced a series of programs for 2025. A downtown development project is moving quickly through the city approval process. Some reproductive-rights advocates are concerned access to birth control could be limited under a second Trump administration. Help is likely …

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Indiana’s Infant Mortality Rate, Lawmakers Eye School Choice Expansion for 2025 Legislative Session, Physician Noncompete Case, Health Experts on Potential Fluoride Removal 9:07

1d ago9:07

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Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Indiana is no longer among the ten worst states for infant mortality. School choice expansion has emerged as a potential priority for lawmakers in the 2025 legislative session. A judge ruled in favor of an Indiana physician in his case against Fort wayne-based Lutheran Medic…

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Fort Wayne, Indiana's Troy Shondell 18:38

13h ago18:38

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Fort Wayne’s Troy Shondell was one of Indiana’s first rock and roll stars. He’s best remembered for his 1961 single “This Time”. That song went to number 6 on the Billboard chart and sold over 3 million copies. Shondell never managed to recapture the success of “This Time” and is often labeled a one-hit wonder. But there’s much more to Shondell’s s…

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Major Upgrade for East Side Park, Mike Pence Opposes Trump's RFK Jr. Nomination, Efforts to Balance School Enrollment, Local Reporter on Delphi Murder Trial's Community Impact 9:27

23h ago9:27

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Indy Parks showed off a major upgrade for an east side park this week. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last week to head the Department of Health and Human Services – former Indiana governor and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he's against it. Washington Township school district has introduced changes to the way the…

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Downtown Indy Vigil for Traffic Incident Victims, Braun Names Members of Education Council, Opioid Settlement Dollars, Spiritual Support's Role in Hospital Care 9:32

1d ago9:32

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People gathered downtown Sunday evening to remember more than 80 people lost in traffic incidents in Indianapolis this year. Governor-elect Mike Braun named a dozen individuals to a transition council focused on education. A new state report shows most local governments in Indiana have not started spending their portion of opioid settlement dollars…

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Compensation for Southwest Side Landowners, Reproductive-Rights Advocates Concern Over Medication Access, HIV Criminalization Laws, New Supportive Housing in Indy 6:23

1d ago6:23

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Landowners on the southwest side of Indianapolis could be entitled to financial compensation from the federal government. One in seven women who use contraception use it for non-pregnancy related reasons – like managing blood disorders, endometriosis and other diagnoses. A new report shows most of the conduct targeted by Indiana’s HIV criminalizati…

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Jim Banks Prepares for the Senate 26:46

7d ago26:46

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Jim Banks prepares to enter the U.S. Senate. Micah Beckwith criticizes Senator Todd Young and Senator-elect Jim Banks over reports the pair cast ballots to elect John Thune as Senate Majority Leader. Pamela Whitten faces criticism over her handling of Israel-Palestine protests at Indiana University, which also resulted in an overwhelming vote of no…

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The Future of Gender Affirming Care for Minors, Indiana Supreme Court Asks for Better Security, Committee Gives No Recommendations on Medicaid, Micah Beckwith Threatens the IDS 11:34

3d ago11:34

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The nation’s highest court will take up a case out of Tennessee that could have ripple effects across the country concerning gender affirming care for minors. The Indiana Supreme Court is asking state lawmakers for new money to help improve security in courthouses throughout the state. A committee tasked with making legislative recommendations on M…

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Tony Todd, 1982 and folk horror 37:39

7d ago37:39

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Matthew Socey discusses Tony Todd, a documentary about 1982 and a new box set devoted to folk horror films from around the globe.By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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$154M in Virtual School Fraud, Scientists Cataloging Backcountry Plants and Animals, Potential Expansion for Indy Summer Learning Labs, Religious Leaders Role in Processing Election Results 5:49

7d ago5:49

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The founder of a defunct Indiana online charter school and his wife were in court Tuesday. Scientists spent over a decade cataloging species of plants and animals in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest and the Yellowwood State Forest backcountry area. Indy Summer Learning Labs were launched in Marion County in 2021 as a community-based effort to address…

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Veterans Day Parade, Road Revitalization on Indy's West Side, Tax Code Change's Impact on School Funding, How Will Donald Trump Handle U.S. Climate Policy?

5d ago

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The annual Veterans Day parade kicked off in Indianapolis Monday, with dozens of groups marching in the event. A road revitalization project on Indianapolis’ west side is finally complete. Changes to Indiana’s tax code next year will likely have significant impacts on school funding across the state. Donald Trump has promised to rescind any unspent…

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Revisiting Zerfas with rapper Id Obelus 44:01

8d ago44:01

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In 1973, the Beech Grove Indiana rack band Zerfas released their self-titled debut album. The band was led by brothers Dave and Herman Zerfas, who independently distributed the Zerfas record. The album went largely unheard at the time of its initial release, but over the years Zerfas has attracted a strong cult audience. Today, the Zerfas album is …

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Jury Reaches Verdict in Delphi Murder Trial, Public Feedback on New Diploma Requirements, IPS Board Member Resigns, The Future of Indiana Healthcare Under Mike Braun 5:17

1d ago5:17

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A jury in the small Indiana town of Delphi has convicted a man in the 2017 killings of two girls during an afternoon hike. Indiana is one step closer to new diploma requirements for high school students. A member of the Indianapolis Public Schools Board resigned Friday, less than two months before his term ends. Health groups and advocacy organizat…

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Indiana Statehouse Election Recap, Calls for Biden to Abolish Death Penalty, Anti-Abortion Advocates React to Braun's Victory, Hoosier Immigrants on Renewed Sense of Uncertainty 6:29

3d ago6:29

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The Indiana House and Senate appear headed for the status quo after this year’s election results, with Republicans maintaining supermajorities in both chambers. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and other progressive groups are calling on President Joe Biden to abolish the federal death penalty. Republican Mike Braun will be Indiana’s next …

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Donald Trump Reelected 26:46

14d ago26:46

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A review of this week’s election results. Republicans see major gains, with Donald Trump taking the White House, Jim Banks elected to the U.S. Senate, Mike Braun succeeds Eric Holcomb as Governor, and Todd Rokita retains his position as Indiana Attorney General. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Ann DeLaney, Niki Kel…

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Julia Ricci and F. Murray Abraham 1:13:18

15d ago1:13:18

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Matthew Socey chats with Julia Ricci about a film noir series at the Kan-Kan Indy plus a dip into the archives with a classic chat with Acadmy Award winner F. Murray Abraham.By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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An Early Look at Voter Turnout, Who Won Seats on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board, Democratic Party Files Complaint to Election Board, Hamilton County Voter Reactions 5:12

6d ago5:12

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Voter enthusiasm this presidential election has waned in two Central Indiana counties, according to preliminary counts. Three women — two incumbents and a newcomer — won seats on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board. The Hamilton County Democratic Party filed a complaint with their county election board on Tuesday, stating several polling sites f…

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All Marion County Judges Get Retention, Referendum Results for Three School Corps, Concerns Over Trump's Mass Deportation Promise, Governor-Elect Mike Braun Talks Transition 5:47

15d ago5:47

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All 18 Marion County trial court judges handily won a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ retention vote. Three Indiana school corporations asked voters to pass operating referendums this November. One of President-Elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises was mass deportation of undocumented immigrants on “day one” of his presidency. Governor-elect Mike Braun says his big…

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Dionne Warwick

9d ago

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Long Description: Listen to an interview with the legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick. She’ll be performing in Central Indiana later this month. Warwick rose to prominence in the early 1960s, after catching the attention of the songwriter and producer Burt Bacharach. During the 1960s, Warwick became the primary voice for Bacharach’s chart-topping com…

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Kenny Aronoff 25:34

17d ago25:34

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Listen to an interview with the prolific rock and roll drummer, and former Bloomington, Indiana resident Kenny Aronoff. Here in Indiana, Aronoff is best known for his work with John Mellencamp. But his work outside of Mellencamp’s band is even more notable. Aranoff has performed with the greatest icons in popular music, including Paul McCartney, Bo…

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Central Indiana Results from the 2024 General Election 6:46

13d ago6:46

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Republican Todd Rokita says his victory in the race for attorney general Tuesday sent a “clear message” about what Hoosiers want. Republican Jim Banks says he will be a conservative fighter for Indiana in the U.S. Senate. Republicans claimed most of the victories for Indiana’s congressional seats last night. The four new members of the Indianapolis…

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Polls Open for Indiana's 2024 General Election, Hotline for Voter Questions, Deadline for Mail-In Ballots, Fort Wayne UAW Strike Authorization

9d ago

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Polls are open for the 2024 general election – Marion County residents can vote until 6 p.m. at any of the county’s voting centers. Hoosiers with questions about voting or issues at their polling place can call a free, voter hotline on Election Day. Indiana absentee, mail-in ballots must be received by county election administrators by 6 p.m.. Unio…

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Straight-Ticket Voting in Indiana, Statewide Attendance Dashboard to Fight Chronic Absenteeism, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Indiana to Stop Collecting Firefighting Foam with PFAS 5:48

10d ago5:48

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Indiana is one of only seven states that allows people to vote for all the members of a political party with just one mark on their ballot. The Indiana Department of Education released a new statewide attendance dashboard to the public on Friday. Sustainable aviation fuels could create a new market for Indiana farmers. Indiana will stop collecting …

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Here, Absolution, Taffy and Teri 1:48:53

21d ago1:48:53

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Matthew Socey and Late Host Taffeta V pay tribute to Teri Garr, discuss the films Here and Absolution + films that first scared us.By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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Two of Three U.S. Senate Hopefuls Debate 26:46

21d ago26:46

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Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning face off in a debate for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat. A legislative study committee makes recommendations to tackle rising health care costs. Kelley School of Business projects optimism for 2025, but warns Trump’s proposed tariffs could ignite a global trade war that would harm Indiana’s ec…

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Fire Displaces 48 Indiana Veterans, IPS Board Election Most Expensive Since 2020, How Minors Can Pre-Register to Vote, HSE Candidate Hires Family Friend Charged with Child Sex Crimes 6:56

13d ago6:56

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A transitional housing property for homeless veterans recently caught fire in Indianapolis and it could take months for those veterans to find permanent housing. There are eight candidates in the race for the Indianapolis Public Schools Board. Indiana, like many states, allows minors under the age of 18 to pre-register to vote, so when they’re of-a…

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New Trail Over the Wabash River, Disinformation Enters Race for Carmel Clay School Board, Effort to Help Struggling Rural Hospitals, Indy Program Helps People Living in Cars 9:46

14d ago9:46

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A new trail project connecting Lafayette and West Lafayette over the Wabash River opened this week. A mass text sent last week to an unknown number of Carmel residents is an example of political disinformation. It’s been nearly two years since the federal Rural Emergency Hospital model was launched – no Indiana hospitals have chosen to convert to t…

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Early Voting in Marion County, Deadline for Mail-In Ballots, Taylor Swift's Economic Impact on Downtown Indianapolis, Expansion at White River State Park

15d ago

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Early voting continues in Marion County – over 53,000 residents have already cast their ballots. Indiana voters who are casting mail-in ballots this fall must get those ballots back to their county election administrator by 6 p.m. on Election Day. After a little under two years of planning, downtown Indianapolis will welcome roughly 200,000 people …

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Zakir Hussain returns to Indianapolis 31:20

25d ago31:20

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Listen to words and music with the tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated performers in the history of Indian classical music. Hussain has also found success in Western music, collaborating with iconic musicians including George Harrison, Earth Wind & Fire, Van Morrison, Tina Turner and members of the Grateful Dead. Hussain will p…

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Indiana Fever Fires Coach, $20 Million for Low-Barrier Shelter in Indy, Large Fire at Veterans Community Center, Concerns Over 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 5:16

16d ago5:16

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The Indiana Fever fired coach Christie Sides on Sunday. State money has been approved for the first low-barrier shelter in Indianapolis. A large fire broke out at a veterans community center Saturday night, displacing more than 50 people. A study from Trans Lifeline raises concerns about The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s practices around consen…

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Boost in Pay for Poll Workers, Candidates for Governor Meet for Final Debate, 70,000 Students Gather for FFA Convention, Improvements for Indy's Historic Norwood Neighborhood 6:29

17d ago6:29

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Election Day poll workers in Marion County will get a boost in pay. Indiana’s three candidates for governor met on a debate stage Thursday for the final time this election cycle, highlighting their different visions for the state. More than 70,000 students from across the nation gathered in Indianapolis this week for the 97th National FFA Conventio…

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The Final Gubernatorial Debate of 2024 26:46

27d ago26:46

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Gubernatorial candidates Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick and Donald Rainwater debate for the last time before the election. More than half of the Indiana Supreme Court is on the ballot as voters decide whether to keep them on the bench. Multiple felonies of a former Clark County Sheriff prompt proposal of a new ethics reform legislation in order to …

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Conclave 57:58

29d ago57:58

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Matthew Socey reviews the drama Conclave, a documentary about Alfred Hitchcock and several DVD/Blu-Ray titles.By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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How to Deal with Election Season Stress, Eli Lilly Sues Over Weight-Loss Drug Ingredient, U.S. Senate Candidates on Abortion, EPA Finalizes Rule to Protect Kids from Lead Paint 10:13

20d ago10:13

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On the latest installment of The Checkup, the health team looks into sociopolitical stress and the election season. Indianapolis-based drugmaker Eli Lilly says it sued three medical spas and online vendors on Monday because they sold products claiming to contain Tirzepatide. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to end guaranteed abortion rights h…

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Columbus Musician to be Sentenced for Jan. 6 Role, U.S. Senate Candidates on Social Security, Group Promotes Wellness on Near North Side, Voting Barriers for Hoosiers with Disabilities 5:47

21d ago5:47

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A Columbus musician is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for his role in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Addressing the long-term future of Social Security is one of the key challenges facing federal lawmakers. A new nonprofit called Indy Health District Inc. launched to promote health and wellness of communities on the near nor…

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Halloween edition: Yung Rev / Truly Terrifying Indiana Music 50:32

1M ago50:32

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It's a special Halloween episode of Cultural Manifesto. Hear an interview with Yung Rev, an Indianapolis-based musician and entrepreneur. Yung Rev is the promoter behind Dystopia, a unique event series featuring skateboarding, pro wrestling, and live music. Yung Rev’s latest event is titled Spooktopia, and features performances from artists includi…

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Indiana's 2024 Candidates for Governor: Interviews with Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick and Donald Rainwater

22d ago

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The 2024 General Election is less than two weeks away, and public media newsrooms across the state are working hard to get you ready. Instead of our usual rundown of daily news stories, today we're bringing you three interviews with the three candidates running for governor in Indiana: Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertar…

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Mail-In Ballot Application Deadline, Direct Flights to Europe Return to Indy Airport, Expert Advice to Avoid Deer on the Road, Is it Too Late to Address Climate Change? 5:42

23d ago5:42

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Thursday is the last day Hoosiers who want to vote by mail this election can apply for a mail-in ballot. The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced that starting next May it will offer nonstop service between Indianapolis and Dublin, Ireland. Indiana drivers hit deer most often from now to December, but careful driving can prevent collisions. Is …

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Wheeler Mission's Plan for Winter, Greenhouse Gas Down for Indiana Industries, School Districts Relying on Referendums to Fill Funding Gaps, State Officials Question Citizenship of Voters 6:01

24d ago6:01

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For decades, Wheeler Mission has taken the lead in Indianapolis’s so-called winter contingency plan for people experiencing homelessness. Industries in Indiana put out even fewer greenhouse gas emissions last year than they did in 2020. Why do some school districts in Indiana rely on referendums to fill funding gaps? Indiana Secretary of State Dieg…

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Quality time with Sammy Terry 43:57

1M ago43:57

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After a two-week hiatus, Film Soceyology is back with the annual October chat with Indiana's own Sammy Terry. Plus, Grab a Pencil...By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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Todd Rokita and Destiny Wells 26:45

1M ago26:45

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Attorney General candidates Todd Rokita and Destiny Wells face off in a contentious debate. Mike Braun urges that the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission reject the conversion of an AES power plant from coal-fired to natural gas. Secretary of State Diego Morales and Todd Rokita question the citizenship of over half a million registered voters abo…

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New Superintendent for Washington Township, IV Fluid Shortage After Hurricane Helene, Pilot Program to Address Housing Instability, The 2024 Race for Indiana Governor 8:55

27d ago8:55

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The Washington Township School Board approved their next superintendent at a meeting Wednesday night. Indiana hospitals are still experiencing IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene damaged the largest IV fluid manufacturing plant in the U.S. in September. The Marion County Prosecutor’s office says housing instability is a major problem for indi…

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