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November 24, 2021

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.

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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.

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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

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October 7, 2021

The Indiana House wrapped up the legislature's portion of redistricting by sending the bill to the governor.

A look at the new legislative and congressional districts, and how they'll shape Hoosiers' futures

This week on Noon Edition, we’ll talk with guests about the state redistricting process and the influence it will have on Hoosiers’ economic and political futures.

Economic And Political Implications Of Raising The National Debt Ceiling

Tune in Friday as we talk with IU professors about conversations in Congress this week about the national debt ceiling.

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In addition to being the first crew in space without a trained astronaut, Inspiration4 features the first Black female pilot of a spaceflight and the youngest American citizen to fly in space.

Remembering The 9/11 Attacks 20 Years Later

The events are the deadliest terrorist attack in history and destroyed more than $10 billion in property and infrastructure.

A map of the proposed annexation of Monroe County areas, April 21, 2021.

City Of Bloomington Less Than Two Weeks From Annexation Decision

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Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are readied for use.

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Indiana Counties Protected By New CDC Eviction Moratorium

Counties are subject to the moratorium depending on CDC metrics reported daily. Monroe County is labeled a high level of community transmission.

Experts On Law And Education Discuss Critical Race Theory And Its Rise In National Discourse

Join us this week as we talk with guests about critical race theory and why it's been a topic of statewide and national discussion in recent months.

Experts Sound Alarm On Climate Change As Severe Weather Events Surge

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Indiana Education Officials Release ILEARN Results – Showing Predicted Drop in Scores

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Mysterious Illness Killing Birds Across Midwest And Spreading

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Indiana Sees Low Statewide COVID Cases, But Reports Increase In Delta Variant

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Sports Culture's Past And Future

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SCOTUS's June Decisions To Include Significant Rulings On Civil Rights

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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

October 7, 2021

A look at the new legislative and congressional districts, and how they'll shape Hoosiers' futures

September 30, 2021

Economic And Political Implications Of Raising The National Debt Ceiling

September 16, 2021

Experts Weigh-In On Inspiration4, Future Of Commercial Spaceflight

September 9, 2021

Remembering The 9/11 Attacks 20 Years Later

September 2, 2021

City Of Bloomington Less Than Two Weeks From Annexation Decision

August 26, 2021

Afghanistan Evacuations Continue As Deadline Approaches

August 19, 2021

CDC Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots, Mask Mandate Returns

August 12, 2021

Indiana Counties Protected By New CDC Eviction Moratorium

August 6, 2021

Experts On Law And Education Discuss Critical Race Theory And Its Rise In National Discourse

July 29, 2021

Experts Sound Alarm On Climate Change As Severe Weather Events Surge

July 22, 2021

Indiana Education Officials Release ILEARN Results – Showing Predicted Drop in Scores

July 16, 2021

Study Says Indiana's 2011 Districting Among Most Biased Plans Ever

July 8, 2021

Mysterious Illness Killing Birds Across Midwest And Spreading

July 1, 2021

Indiana Sees Low Statewide COVID Cases, But Reports Increase In Delta Variant

June 24, 2021

Sports Culture's Past And Future

June 17, 2021

What Will Summer In Bloomington Look Like? Economic And Hospitality Experts Weigh-In

June 10, 2021

SCOTUS's June Decisions To Include Significant Rulings On Civil Rights

June 3, 2021

Experts and Politicians On The Future Of American Democracy

May 27, 2021

UDO Multiplex Amendment And What It Means Moving Forward

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