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October 23, 2024

 

Fewer people and resources in rural areas mean the challenges many providers face, like maintaining adequate staffing, are more difficult to find solutions for.

Experts talk about Indiana childcare issues and their effects

This week on Noon Edition, we will talk with representatives of Indiana’s Chamber and childcare professionals.

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October 16, 2024

 

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October 7, 2024

 

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Join WFIU's Noon Edition host Bob Zaltsberg and a panel of guests for a discussion about the upcoming general election, key races in the state, and issues important to Hoosiers.

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October 1, 2024

 

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R-BB school board members discuss upcoming election, and policies

This week on Noon Edition, we will talk with Durnil, DeMoss, and Tucker about the board’s goals and its approach to public education.

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September 27, 2024

 

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IU sends 20 athletes and coaches to the 2024 Paris Olympics

This week on Noon Edition, we will talk with our guests about the 2024 Paris Olympic games and their experiences. Right after this hour's news

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September 18, 2024

 

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2024 Fall Fund Drive

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September 11, 2024

 

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IU receives $16 million grant from Lilly Endowment

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September 4, 2024

 

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MCCSC board members discuss policies, local education

This week on Noon Edition, we will talk with our guests about the upcoming election, local education, and their policies.

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August 28, 2024

 

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Bloomington mayor and service providers discuss city strategy to reduce homelessness

This Friday on Noon Edition, we'll talk with Bloomington's mayor and local service providers about their strategies to address homelessness in the community. 

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August 22, 2024

 

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IU's New Expressive Activities Policy

This week on Noon Edition, we’ll talk with experts on freedom of speech, policy, and higher education about assembly and protest policies on college campuses. 

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August 14, 2024

 

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Experts talk housing market trends

This week, we’ll talk with realtors and experts about the housing market and factors influencing it.

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August 8, 2024

 

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Changes coming to Indiana high school diplomas and graduation requirements

This week, we’ll talk with guests about coming changes to high school diplomas and graduation requirements.

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August 1, 2024

 

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Cybersecurity and state experts talk about recent ransomware attacks

This week, we’ll talk about recent cyber security breaches in local government and strategies for prevention.

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July 25, 2024

 

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Both Vice President Kamala Harris and J.D. Vance visit Indiana

This week we'll talk with guests about political expectations leading into November.

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July 18, 2024

 

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Implications of shooting at Trump rally Saturday

This week, we’ll talk with security and political experts about the shooting at the Trump rally and its implications. 

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July 10, 2024

 

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Experts discuss 2024 Supreme Court rulings

This week we talk with legal experts about the 2024 Supreme Court's rulings.

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July 10, 2024

 

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Indianapolis vies for MLA soccer stadium

Our guests discuss the potential for an MLA stadium in Indianapolis.

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June 27, 2024

 

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Community responders take questions about storm assistance

We’ll talk with guests about the Tuesday storm, community response, and resources available to those affected.

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June 20, 2024

 

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Landscape of reproductive care two years after Dobbs v. Jackson

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June 13, 2024

 

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City officials discuss housing needs and the Sudbury Development

This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk about the Sudbury Development coming to Bloomington's southwest side.

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June 6, 2024

 

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Bloomington's fifth annual Granfalloon Festival and the legacy of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Bloomington kicked its fifth annual Granfalloon Festival last month. This week, we'll talk with performers and researchers in town for the festival.

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May 30, 2024

 

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In a rural state, what are the outcomes for girls?

This week, we'll talk with educators, mentors, and researchers about gender disparities for girls in Indiana.

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May 15, 2024

 

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Common courtesies and social norms today, and ways they're changing

This week on Noon Edition, we’ll talk with guests about common courtesies and social expectations, and the ways these have changed in recent years with influences like social media, technology, and COVID.

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May 14, 2024

 

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How to send questions in to Noon Edition

For our weekly radio news show you can call-in with your questions, send an email, or record yourself and send it in.

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May 9, 2024

 

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Local news matters: Indiana journalism investigations that had direct community, policy impacts in 2023

This week we'll talk with two investigative journalists in Indiana about their work exposing oversights at Indianapolis bars and in seclusion and restraint of students in school.

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April 30, 2024

 

High school seniors talk about uncertain futures

Some will continue on to higher learning at two- or four-year colleges, some will enter trade schools and some will go into the workforce.

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