The show opens with a short monologue, and then goes into the news roundup, followed by a parody song and a special guest interview with comedian Cindy-Ann Boisson. If you want to keep up with News with a Bite, have topics/guests you want to hear from or just want to say hi: Instagram Twitter Facebook And don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter…

The show opens with a short monologue, and then goes into the news roundup, followed by a sketch and a special guest interview with psychology professor Catherine Borshuk. If you want to keep up with News with a Bite, have topics/guests you want to hear from or just want to say hi: Instagram Twitter Facebook And don't forget to subscribe to the new…

The show opens with a short monologue, and then goes into the news roundup, followed by a sketch and a special guest interview with doctor, author, and politician Abdul El-Sayed. If you want to keep up with News with a Bite, have topics/guests you want to hear from or just want to say hi: Instagram Twitter Facebook And don't forget to subscribe to …

The show opens with a short monologue, and then goes into the news roundup, followed by a sketch and a special guest interview with comedian and documentary filmmaker Kelly Zemnickis. If you want to keep up with News with a Bite, have topics/guests you want to hear from or just want to say hi: Instagram Twitter Facebook And don't forget to subscrib…

The show opens with a short monologue, and then goes into the news roundup, followed by a sketch and a special guest interview with Muzmatch CEO and Founder Shahzad Younas. If you want to keep up with News with a Bite, have topics/guests you want to hear from or just want to say hi: Instagram Twitter Facebook And don't forget to subscribe to the ne…

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Today, on our final new show, we hear from some of the public media reporters who routinely joined us to talk about the work they’ve done and what's coming next. We also hear a little bit from the folks behind the scenes at All IN. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Drew Daudelin Producer, All IN Micah Yason Producer, All IN Adam Gross Engineer, All …

Today we find out what impact higher education can have for formerly incarcerated Hoosiers, why so many obstacles remain in their way, and ongoing efforts to make things better. Produced by Drew Daudelin. Guests: Susan Hyatt Professor, Department of Anthropology at IUPUI Kristina Byers Program Manager, PACE Angela Phelps Peer Recovery Coach, PACE Z…

Today we talk about what it means to find your passion, and why a focus on finding it versus developing it could affect how motivated you are to try new things. Produced by Micah Yason. Guests: Paul O’Keefe Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Psychology, Yale-NUS CollegeBy viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

Today we learn about historic African American schools around Indiana, what the history behind them can teach us, and efforts to transform these buildings into museums and community centers. Produced by Drew Daudelin. Guests: Mark Dollase Vice President of Preservation Services, Indiana Landmarks Marjol Rush-Collet Board Member, African American La…

Today we revisit a few of the most interesting topics we covered this week, including what could be next for local news, reflecting on two years of COVID-19, and significant figures in Indiana women’s history. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Bob Zaltsberg Special Projects Editor, WFIU/WTIU News; Former Editor, The Herald-Times Shandy Dearth Direct…

A report on the current state of media by Pew Research Center claims we’re in the era of "polarized news." Today we talk about why trust in news outlets is often connected to someone’s political ideology. Is this really a new phenomenon? And what impact are these trends having on the way news is covered, and the way people perceive it? Originally a…

Today we talk about significant figures in Indiana women’s history. We learn about women’s suffrage, a baseball team founded in South Bend during World War II, and the first African American and first woman appointed public defender of Indiana. Produced by Micah Yason. Guests: Nichelle M. Hayes Founding Director, The Center of Black Literature and …

It's been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Indiana. Today we spend the hour reflecting on what we've learned and what we haven't, with two of the health experts who helped talk us through it. Produced by Drew Daudelin. Guests: Shandy Dearth Director of the Center for Public Health Practice, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at I…

We’ve seen reports for years now about the decline of local news in America. Articles about the current state of newspapers and local publications across the country often call it a national crisis, and one without an obvious solution. Today we talk about why this is happening, what effect corporate buyouts have on newspapers, and whether independe…

Today we learn about the crowdfunding model, and a platform in Indiana working to help groups accomplish their goals. We also dive into the world of sleep. Are we getting enough? Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Bridget Anderson Vice President, Patronicity Adam Hall Park Superintendent, Wabash Parks Department Meagan Heber Placemaking Manager, Indi…

How do we have conversations about race, racism and politics in the classroom? Today we spend the hour with Marcus Croom from Indiana University to talk about the 'Real Talk' protocol he came up with to answer that question. Originally aired on January 27, 2022. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Marcus Croom Assistant Professor of Literacy, Culture,…

Richard Antoine White is the first African American to earn a doctorate in tuba performance, and the journey to get there wasn’t easy. Today we revisit our show where we talked to Richard about his memoir, “I'm Possible: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream.” Originally aired October 6, 2021. Produced by Micah Yason. Gu…

Today we talk about some of the great old buildings you can find in cities and towns across Indiana, how we fit into the larger story of American architecture, and new development inspired by the past. Produced by Drew Daudelin. Guests: Chris Wilson Adjunct Professor, School of Architecture at University of Notre Dame Philip Bess Professor, School …

News with a Bite is written and hosted by Mariam Sobh. It is produced in collaboration with Todd Manley of EarSight Studios. Learn more about Zarqa Nawaz's projects and get her new book here.By Zarqa Nawaz, Todd Manley, Mariam Sobh

Today we spend the hour with psychology professor Cathy Borshuk, to talk about transitioning to a new normal and how to deal with stress. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Cathy Borshuk Professor of Psychology, Indiana University South BendBy viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

On Tuesday, the Indiana General Assembly sent a bill to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk that bans transgender girls from participating in girls sports. Today we talk about the impact the change could have on trans youth in the state. Produced by Micah Yason. Guests: Kit Malone Advocacy Strategist, ACLU of Indiana Zoe O'Haillin-Berne Director of Marketing …

Today we talk to two of the people behind "Tradeoffs," a podcast about understanding the complexities and unintended consequences in and around the health care industry. Produced by Drew Daudelin. Guests: Dan Gorenstein Founder/Executive Editor/Host, Tradeoffs Podcast Ryan Levi Reporter/Producer, Tradeoffs Podcast…

Today we catch up on what's happening at the Indiana Statehouse with some of the public media reporters covering the ongoing legislative session. We also talk about changes to COVID-19 guidelines in schools, and learn about the impact low unemployment rates could have on the state. Produced by Micah Yason. Guests: Brandon Smith Statehouse Bureau Ch…

Today we learn about new research on the COVID vaccine, specifically around its effectiveness over time. We also talk to a doctor about the efficacy of the vaccine on pregnant women. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Brian Dixon Director of Public Health Informatics, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public …

Today we talk to a researcher who studies food addiction to learn why making healthy decisions doesn't always comes down to will power. Originally aired Jan. 13, 2022. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Ashley Gearhardt Director of the Food and Addiction Science Treatment Lab and Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan…