Best Statehouse Podcasts (2024)

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From the Statehouse to the White House 19:04

18d ago19:04

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Why do they keep talking about iVoters.com on this podcast? Well, do you want to feel like the smartest kid in class or not? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the impact and history of iVoters.com and how your vote is more important than you migh…

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Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 113: Abortion, Elections and Foster Care 43:14

17d ago43:14

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The Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back with more news on abortion and its connection to elections, some concerns about delivery of election mail, plus suspicious packages sent to the state's top election official, and concerns with continued struggles in the Kansas foster care system.By Gannett

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Gubernatorial Hopefuls Face Off in Debates 26:46

15h ago26:46

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Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick, and Donald Rainwater face off in a gubernatorial debate. Mike Braun’s campaign releases an attack ad against democrat Jennifer McCormick using a doctored image in violation of state law. The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission releases a new report calling for improved funding for services and addressing employment …

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Chaos in the Comment Section 22:49

18h ago22:49

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. It's common knowledge in the world of media and broadcasting that you should never read comments about yourself, but sometimes a comment section can be very… informative. Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss what's going on in the comment section of…

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Ruling: IN has jurisdiction over TikTok, Interactive Trail Highlights IN’s Black Settlements, Two Decatur Township School Board Members Run Unopposed, $2.8 Million IN Households Experience Food Insecurity ... 7:08

16h ago7:08

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New Interactive Trail Highlights One of Indiana’s First Black Settlements. The Indiana Court of Appeals says the State of Indiana has jurisdiction over TikTok. Two current school board members are unopposed for their seats on the Decatur Township school board for the November election. A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows tha…

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South Carolina Department of Corrections and SC's Low Recidivism Rate - Guest, Director of SCDC, Bryan Stirling 1:04:18

17h ago1:04:18

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, SCDC Director Bryan Stirling, and discuss the status of SCDC, Bryan's interesting background as an attorney, declining crime rates, how we got the LOWEST recidivism rate in the country, SC plans for improvement, making SC safer, and so much more. Hear how your tax dollars get spent, about Medicaid expansion, S.…

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Rep. Ed DeLaney Pushes for More School Funding, Local Orgs Help After Hurricane Helene, Mike Braun to Replace Doctored Image in Attack Ad, Update on COVID-19 Variants 5:53

2d ago5:53

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Indiana state lawmakers have slowly pulled money away from traditional public schools over the last decade – a Democratic state lawmaker says there’s consequences in the classroom. Local organizations are providing help to people affected by Hurricane Helene. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun says he is replacing a doctored image in an …

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CFR-Brookings Institution Election 2024 Virtual Public Event: Technology and Electoral Dynamics

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The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program collaborated to convene an expert discussion that examined the role of technology and electoral dynamics in the 2024 election.As part of a series of virtual events convened by CFR and Brookings in the lead-up to Election Day, the conversation examined how th…

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CFR-Brookings Institution Election 2024 Virtual Public Event: Technology and Electoral Dynamics

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The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program collaborated to convene an expert discussion that examined the role of technology and electoral dynamics in the 2024 election.As part of a series of virtual events convened by CFR and Brookings in the lead-up to Election Day, the conversation examined how th…

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Streetcorner Canvases Art Program, 400 Attend Carmel Clay School Board Debate, Candidates for Pike Township School Board, Mike Braun Criticized for Digitally-Altered Ad 6:10

3d ago6:10

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A new partnership program will allow for more traffic signal boxes to be transformed into works of art. Nearly 400 people attended a Carmel Clay School Board candidate debate on Monday night. Five candidates are seeking election to the school board for the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township in November. Mike Braun released an attack ad a…

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Whistling Past the Graveyard, Part II 19:27

3d ago19:27

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Why are Americans having fewer kids? Why could it be a problem? And why has it taken the Washington Post this long to notice? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss how despite having completely different sets of circumstances, both the U.S. and China…

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Five-Year Strategic Plan for Indianapolis, One Week Left for Voter Registration, Are Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Still Effective?, Indy Officials Target Street Takeovers 5:54

4d ago5:54

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The Indianapolis Foundation this week announced a five-year strategic plan. People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have one week left to register or update their registration. Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests still effective as the virus mutates and new variants emerge? City officials are considering how to curb disruptive ni…

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Federal Judge Halts 25-Foot Police Buffer Law, Endangered Ground Squirrels Released, Lawmakers Consider Changes for Homeowners Associations, Indiana's Teacher of the Year 5:52

5d ago5:52

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A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a 2023 Indiana law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer after being told to stop. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources released 25 endangered ground squirrels at Kankakee Sands nature preserve. Indiana lawmakers took their first steps last week in …

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Mike Braun’s Healthcare Proposal 26:46

8d ago26:46

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Senator Mike Braun proposes expansions to healthcare legislation targeting prior authorizations and regulations. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick releases an economic development strategy focused on local input and small business support. Indiana loses over $4 billion per year due to affordable child care. Host Brandon Smith is…

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Trouble in the Generic Drug Market, Design is Complete for Blue Line, Jennifer McCormick's Plan for Economic Development, WFYI Investigation Finds Avon School Arrests Didn't Happen 9:56

8d ago9:56

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In the latest installment of The Checkup, our health reporting team finds out why the generic drug market is in trouble. IndyGo’s long-awaited Blue Line is one step closer to completion. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to refocus its economic development strategy. Thirty-two students at an elementary school …

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Gilbert & Jack 15:53

8d ago15:53

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Have you ever heard of G.K. Chesterton? We're discussing the book Gilbert & Jack today at 1850 Main Street. Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti and Alan C. Duncan discuss G.K. Chesterton and his influence on C.S. Lewis, along with how his and Lewis' writings became the basis of a book by …

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West Lafayette Student Wins NASA Trip, Animal Shelter Overpopulation, $3.6 Million for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Terre Haute’s Singing Janitor Wins, Pathways for Aging Issues 6:43

9d ago6:43

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A West Lafayette middle schooler will embark on a two-day space adventure. Indianapolis’s animal shelter will continue emergency-only intake procedures. Indiana has been awarded roughly $3.6 million to help support expanded access to mental health and substance abuse services in clinical settings. Terre Haute’s singing janitor, Richard Goodall, won…

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Indy Residents Comment on Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Blue Ribbon for 16 Indiana Schools, Workforce Program Expansion, Advocate Pushes Lawmakers to Help Sexual Assault Victims 5:47

10d ago5:47

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The Indianapolis City-County Council met Monday, and the public had its last chance to comment on the city’s proposed $1.6 billion budget for 2025. Sixteen Indiana schools won a top federal honor for their scholastic success. A workforce development organization is expanding its programs to more classrooms across Indiana in hopes to provide more op…

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Projecting the Blame 21:08

11d ago21:08

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. With recent tragedies in the news related to abortions gone wrong, some politicians are trying to play the blame game. So where do you get the real facts about what's happening with abortion in America? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti and Alan C. Duncan discuss the myth of autonomy an…

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Designated Parking Lot for Homeless in Indy, Indiana's Candidates for Governor on Affordable Housing, Jasper County Sheriff Pushes Back Against Allegations, Lead Hazard Database

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Homeless people living in their cars will have a designated parking lot in Indianapolis to stay overnight starting next month. Indiana's candidates for governor were asked how to address the state's affordable housing shortage by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute. The sheriff in Jasper County is pushing back against allegations his dep…

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Minority Blood Drive, Candidates Vying for Seats on Carmel Clay School Board, Advocates Push for Extreme Heat Protection, Indy Taking Control of Old Women's Prison Site 6:02

12d ago6:02

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Innovative Hematology and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana hosted a minority blood drive over the weekend. Four candidates are vying for two at-large seats on the Carmel Clay School Board. Advocates say Indiana lawmakers need to do more to protect people from extreme heat. The City of Indianapolis will take control of the site of Indiana’s first wom…

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Politicizing a Tragedy 19:17

13d ago19:17

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. How is the tragic story of a young woman in Georgia who died after taking abortion pills being exploited for political gain? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss how the failure of a hospital to treat this woman and save her life has Vice President …

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Polls Show Different Views of Campaigns 26:46

15d ago26:46

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Two recent polls show vastly different results for statewide races- with Democrats either tying in races for governor and attorney general, or being defeated by Republicans by a large margin. A lawsuit accuses healthcare providers and hospitals of mass Medicaid fraud costing the state millions. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun releases…

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Voting Center Coming to Purdue, The Future of Apprenticeship Programs, McCormick Pushes for Utility Affordability, Hendricks County to Pay for Zoning Denial, HIV Advocacy Summit 7:06

15d ago7:06

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Purdue University announced a potential on-campus voting center after receiving backlash over the lack of accessible polling sites in this year’s General election. Industry leaders have a vision for the future of apprenticeship programs throughout the state. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to prioritize Hoos…

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Whistling Past the Graveyard 18:03

16d ago18:03

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Have you ever heard the term "whistling past the graveyard?" That's what the New York Times is doing in their recent article about China's "Silver Economy." Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss how China "broke the baby" with their one-child policy …

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Perry Meridian Student Arrested, Gender-Affirming Surgery for Inmate, Learning Scholarships Maxed-Out, $11 Million for Housing Groups, Substance Use Rates Down for Students 6:26

16d ago6:26

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A 15-year-old student at Perry Meridian High School was arrested by school police last week after allegedly assaulting a classmate. A federal judge has ordered the Indiana Department of Correction to provide a transgender inmate with gender-affirming surgery. Indiana’s work-based learning scholarships are maxed-out. Applications are open for $11 mi…

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The Carolinas - Heated Political Races and Statewide Updates - With Guest N.C. Representative Zack Hawkins 49:25

17d ago49:25

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, North Carolina House member, Zack Hawkins to discuss southern politics, N.C.'s changing political dynamics, and the heated battle for N.C.'s Governor seat. Hear about both states' public schools, funding, how local politics in both states impact the national political scene, a discussion on the S.C. Supreme Cou…

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The Millennium Challenge Corporation at 20: Progress and Prospects

17d ago

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Panelists reflect on the past, present, and future of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) having reached its twentieth anniversary of operation, as well as the future of economic diplomacy and the challenging landscape of global poverty.This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative o…

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The Millennium Challenge Corporation at 20: Progress and Prospects

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Panelists reflect on the past, present, and future of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) having reached its twentieth anniversary of operation, as well as the future of economic diplomacy and the challenging landscape of global poverty.This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative o…

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Whistleblower Lawsuit on Indiana Medicaid Fraud, Mike Braun's Plan for Education, New I-69 Bridge on Ohio River, Housing Project Collaboration on Indy's Near North Side 6:11

17d ago6:11

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Two former state officials filed a “whistleblower” lawsuit that alleges several Indiana hospital systems and managed care entities have committed millions of dollars of Medicaid fraud. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun released an education plan. Ground was broken to start work on a new I-69 bridge from the Indiana side of the Ohio Rive…

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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Muslim-American Perspectives on U.S. Foreign Policy

18d ago

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Salam al-Marayati, president and cofounder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Nazita Lajevardi, associate professor of political science at Michigan State University, discuss the domestic and international policies that affect and matter to American Muslim communities, as well as the diversity, trends, and priorities of the bloc.…

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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Muslim-American Perspectives on U.S. Foreign Policy

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Salam al-Marayati, president and cofounder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Nazita Lajevardi, associate professor of political science at Michigan State University, discuss the domestic and international policies that affect and matter to American Muslim communities, as well as the diversity, trends, and priorities of the bloc.…

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John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture With Timothy Snyder

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Historian Timothy Snyder explores the concept of freedom, including what it is, how it has been misunderstood, and why it is worth fighting for both in the United States and globally.The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture was inaugurated in 2002 in memory of CFR member John B. Hurford, and features individuals who represent critical new thinking in i…

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John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture With Timothy Snyder

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Historian Timothy Snyder explores the concept of freedom, including what it is, how it has been misunderstood, and why it is worth fighting for both in the United States and globally.The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture was inaugurated in 2002 in memory of CFR member John B. Hurford, and features individuals who represent critical new thinking in i…

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Juveniles Arrested for Alleged Violent Threats at IPS, Indy Department Wants Staff to Maintain Parks, Pathways for Aging Enrollment Starts Soon, Crisis Counselors Say They're Facing Abuse 9:20

18d ago9:20

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Two juveniles were arrested for allegedly making violent threats against Indianapolis-area schools last week. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is asking the city for money to add more employees to its workforce. Medicaid members in the Pathways for Aging program will have the opportunity to change plans during the first open enrollment p…

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Lost Momentum 17:06

19d ago17:06

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. We've now had a second assassination attempt against Donald Trump, but folks are more concerned about his comments on immigrants eating pets. What does that say about the momentum of this campaign? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the ebbs, flow…

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The Checkup Looks Into Unexpected Medical Costs, Local Group Fights Rising Rent and Housing Prices, Indianapolis to Pay Rent to Help Reduce Homelessness 9:23

19d ago9:23

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In the next installment of our regular segment called The Checkup, our health reporting team finds out what's behind unexpected medical costs. A new affordable housing organization hosted its first member meeting last week to help combat the rising rent and housing prices in Indianapolis. The city of Indianapolis will pay rent on some thirty units …

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Kamala Harris, the Dragonslayer 28:24

23d ago28:24

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. How are major media players, particularly The Atlantic, driving the forces and energy behind this election process? And could it be any more obvious whose side they are on? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss Kamala Harris' role as the Left's new "…

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Effort to Expand Abortion Access Fails 26:46

22d ago26:46

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A county judge rules against abortion care providers seeking to expand access to abortion in Indiana. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off in their first- and possibly only- debate ahead of the November election. Jennifer McCormick unveils a plan to gradually roll out legalized cannabis, focusing on medical use …

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Indiana Officials React to Teacher Injury Report, McCormick Wants Indiana to Legalize Cannabis, Addressing the Pandemic's Disruptions to Student Learning, Data on Student Absenteeism 5:51

22d ago5:51

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State education officials say improvement is needed after a new report found that Indiana teachers and school workers were injured by students on the job more than three thousand times last school year. Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer McCormick wants Indiana to gradually legalize adult cannabis use. Indiana’s schools might get more time…

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Reporter's Notebook—Covering a Dangerous World

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Journalists with on-the-ground experience reporting from dangerous areas of the world discuss the lessons they have learned, the risks they face, and the importance of sharing these stories.

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Reporter's Notebook—Covering a Dangerous World

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Journalists with on-the-ground experience reporting from dangerous areas of the world discuss the lessons they have learned, the risks they face, and the importance of sharing these stories.By Council on Foreign Relations

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Kennel Cough in Indy, Report on Teachers and School Worker Injuries, Judge Rejects Attempt to Expand Exception on Abortion Ban, Breast Density Assessments, Hogsett Admin Investigation 7:22

23d ago7:22

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Indianapolis Animal Care Services will continue limited animal intake after test results came back positive for Canine Infectious Respiratory Diseases Complex, also known as kennel cough. Indiana teachers and school workers were injured by students on the job more than 3,000 times, a new state report reveals. A county judge rejected an effort by ab…

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The Trump/Harris Debate: Policy or Psychology? 23:18

25d ago23:18

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Is it really fair to call what happened on ABC last night a debate? Or was it something else entirely? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss ABC's biased moderation and coverage of the debate and whether the whole thing was more about policy or psych…

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Voter Registration Deadline, Federal Funds for Indy Roads, Gathering for School Administrators of Color, Mental Health Staffing Shortage, Electric Vehicle Stations in Black Communities 7:27

24d ago7:27

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People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have about month left to register or update their registration. New federal funding will upgrade roads in Indianapolis to be more vehicular and pedestrian safe. Nearly 150 administrators met in downtown Indianapolis for a gathering about Indiana’s school administrators of color. A new playb…

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Preparing for the Debate 29:19

26d ago29:19

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1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What can we expect to see in tonight's debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss potential strategies and pitfalls for the candidates based on personal experiences in the realm of debate preparation and cons…

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Indy's Arts Council Requests Funding Boost, East Chicago Concerns Over Waste Facility, Terminated Pregnancy Reports Lawsuit, Free Preschool Program 5:52

25d ago5:52

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A significant bump in Indianapolis arts funding, from $1.3 million to $3 million, was requested last week. Residents of East Chicago’s Calumet neighborhood are concerned about a hazardous waste facility’s plans to expand. The Indiana Department of Health asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit over access to terminated pregnancy reports. A new free pr…

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Sexual Misconduct Reports in Hogsett Administration, Revenue Cuts for Marion County Sheriff, Scholarship Program, IPS Board Candidate Removed, Project 2025 Targets Department of Ed 10:47

26d ago10:47

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Indianapolis leaders are responding to more reports of sexual misconduct within the Hogsett administration. A recent federal ruling will cap how much correctional facilities can charge for phone and video calls inside prisons and jails. Every dollar of an Indiana scholarship program was sent out for this school year. A candidate for the Indianapoli…

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Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 112: Elections and Ethics 50:19

29d ago50:19

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It's the start of another football season, but it's also election season. The Chillin' in the Statehouse team has the scoop on top targets for Democrats and Republicans in trying to break versus hold on to the legislative supermajorities. There are also some updates in the ethics investigation of Kansas Republicans involving campaign finance allega…

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Governor Eric Holcomb Visits Ukraine 26:46

29d ago26:46

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Governor Holcomb visits Ukraine to bolster ties and sign a memorandum of understanding with a Ukrainian province. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick proposes ethics reforms that would place limits on lobbyists and create new sexual harassment reporting systems. Vaccination rates for toddlers falls for the first time since before …

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