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May 5, 2022

Higher property taxes to come for Monroe County homeowners

Join us this week as we talk with local experts on housing and the economy about the rising value of homes in Monroe County, and what it means for residents.

Report finds domestic violence calls and severity of incidents increased during pandemic

Join us this week as we talk with service providers and researchers about increased reports of domestic violence in Central Indiana during the pandemic.

Monroe County leaders discuss local income tax hike

The tax hike would generate about $18 million in annual revenue for the City of Bloomington, $11.4 million for Monroe County, and $1.4 million for Ellettsville.

The UN Climate Report and outlooks for the Midwest

Join us this week as we talk with guests about the UN Climate Report, what to make of the information, and what it means for Hoosiers.

Spring "thyme": Your garden and houseplant questions answered

Join us this week as we talk with guests about tips for getting your garden ready for spring, and how to take care of your houseplants.

Indiana reported 9,967 new COVID-19 cases in the last week – nearly a 90 percent decrease from where cases were four weeks ago.

How are businesses adapting to fewer COVID-19 restrictions

Join us this week as we talk with local businesses and economic experts about ways business is adjusting to dropping cases.

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March 11, 2022

During National Developmental Disability Awareness Month, what's next for Stone Belt

Join us this week as we talk with advocates and leaders in Monroe County about progress made for Hoosiers with disabilities, what still needs to be done, and changes coming to Stone Belt.

An Indiana teacher gets the COVID-19 vaccine in Elkhart.

Health experts talk next steps in public health response as COVID-19 numbers drop

Join us this week as we talk with guests about declines in COVID-19 numbers and what that could mean for public health response.

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The state of public education in Indiana, and how it's affecting Hoosier students

Join us this week as we talk with guests how the state of public education in Indiana– following pandemic response and the 2022 legislative session.

A look at state and local Black history and culture

Join us this week as we talk with guests about Black history and culture in Indiana and Monroe County.

College enrollment is down nationwide. How will schools respond?

Join us this week as we talk with guests about declining college enrollment.

Tensions build along the Russia-Ukraine border

Currently, about 120,000 Russian troops are along the border and could invade with little notice.

Inflation's effect on Hoosiers and business

Listen in this week as we talk with guests about recent rises in prices and increased demand, and what that means for Hoosiers.

A look at the 2022 legislative session

Join us this week as we talk with lawmakers and our statehouse reporter about what to expect from the 2022 legislative session.

Local residents holding up signs before a rally on homelessness in Bloomington.

As pandemic challenges persist, local organizations' efforts to decrease homelessness continue

Join us Friday to talk about continued efforts to provide housing and prevent homelessness.

Indianapolis will join Elkhart, LaGrange and St. Joseph counties in requiring face masks.

A look back at 2021 with regional news editors, and what's to come in 2022

This week, we'll take a look at some of 2021's biggest stories with regional news editors, and look ahead to the next year.

Repeat: experts sound Alarm on climate change as severe weather events surge

Join us this week for a repeat of our July show talking with climate change and weather experts about recent extreme weather and climate change.

DJ Ottman processes COVID-19 tests in the lab at Indiana University.

Navigating COVID-19 variants this holiday season

The first confirmed case of Omicron was identified in the United States on Dec. 1, but no cases have been confirmed in Indiana.

Cryptocurrency rising in public consciousness, how does it affect you?

Join us this week as we talk with guests about cryptocurrency, and its role in the economy.

Former IU AD Fred Glass talks about his new memoir, childhood, and career

Join us this week for a pre-recorded interview with former IU Athletic Director, Fred Glass.

residents watch a controlled burn of a house on South High Street last Friday.

How is the city handling clean up of the controlled burn on South High Street?

Join us Friday as we talk with guests about how the city is handling clean up after lead paint was scattered across a Bloomington neighborhood during a fire department training exercise.

Experts discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children

As of Thursday, Hoosiers 5 and older can register for the COVID-19 vaccine at OurShot.IN.gov.

Bloomington officials discuss 2022 budget

Rather than a $5,000 base pay increase for police officers, the mayor proposed $5,000 in retention bonuses to be paid across five quarters.

Trends in religious affiliation, social and political behavior

Join us this week and we talk with our guests about declining numbers of young people identifying as religious, while the number people who claim strong affiliation remains consistent.

US Supreme Court to take on cases on abortion rights, 2nd Amendment

Join us Friday as we speak with legal and US Supreme Court experts at IU about the high court's upcoming decisions.

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More Recent Episodes

May 5, 2022

Higher property taxes to come for Monroe County homeowners

April 29, 2022

Report finds domestic violence calls and severity of incidents increased during pandemic

April 14, 2022

Monroe County leaders discuss local income tax hike

April 7, 2022

The UN Climate Report and outlooks for the Midwest

March 31, 2022

Spring "thyme": Your garden and houseplant questions answered

March 17, 2022

How are businesses adapting to fewer COVID-19 restrictions

March 11, 2022

During National Developmental Disability Awareness Month, what's next for Stone Belt

March 2, 2022

Health experts talk next steps in public health response as COVID-19 numbers drop

February 24, 2022

The state of public education in Indiana, and how it's affecting Hoosier students

February 17, 2022

A look at state and local Black history and culture

February 11, 2022

College enrollment is down nationwide. How will schools respond?

February 3, 2022

Tensions build along the Russia-Ukraine border

January 28, 2022

Inflation's effect on Hoosiers and business

January 19, 2022

A look at the 2022 legislative session

January 13, 2022

As pandemic challenges persist, local organizations' efforts to decrease homelessness continue

January 6, 2022

A look back at 2021 with regional news editors, and what's to come in 2022

December 17, 2021

Repeat: experts sound Alarm on climate change as severe weather events surge

December 9, 2021

Navigating COVID-19 variants this holiday season

December 3, 2021

Cryptocurrency rising in public consciousness, how does it affect you?

November 24, 2021

Former IU AD Fred Glass talks about his new memoir, childhood, and career

November 19, 2021

How is the city handling clean up of the controlled burn on South High Street?

November 4, 2021

Experts discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children

October 28, 2021

Bloomington officials discuss 2022 budget

October 21, 2021

Trends in religious affiliation, social and political behavior

October 14, 2021

US Supreme Court to take on cases on abortion rights, 2nd Amendment

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