Benjamin Thorp
Government ReporterBenjamin Thorp is an enterprise health reporter for WFYI and Side Effects Public Media. Before coming to Indiana, Ben was a reporter for WCMU public radio in Michigan. His work has been heard on multiple national broadcasts, including All Things Considered and Morning Edition.
Benjamin is the recipient of numerous journalism awards for breaking news coverage, feature writing, and photography — including a regional Edward R. Murrow in 2021.
Outside of radio, Benjamin is a frequent podcaster and occasional essayist. You can find him writing about rabies, growing up, and weird video games in such publications as Unwinnable, The New Southern Fugitives, Entropy Magazine, and The Rumpus.
Contact Benjamin at bthorp@wfyi.org and follow him on X at @sad_radio_lad
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Republicans faced a major sea change Tuesday night as a nationwide blue wave came through. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is calling it a "wake-up call" for his party. -
Democrats have gained more control at the Indiana Statehouse. What will that mean for collaboration this legislative session? -
A close race for Indiana's secretary of state ended in a win for Democrat Beau Bayh. Republican Max Engling conceded late Tuesday night. -
Big figures in Indiana politics weighed in Monday on the secretary of state race just before Election Day. Former Gov. Evan Bayh and current Gov. Mike Braun each made stops in support of their respective candidates. -
Indiana’s Secretary of State race has been busy in the final days with lawsuits, talk of audits, and massive advertising pushes. Here’s how candidates are making their final case to voters. -
State health officials unveiled the definition of medical frailty this week - the group will be exempt from work requirements set to begin next year. Some advocates worry it doesn’t automatically include people living with HIV -
Greg Ballard took the Indiana Election Commission to court Friday, arguing that they need to hear campaign finance complaints before election day. A judge has ruled against him. Now, he’s turning to Gov. Mike Braun. -
Greg Ballard took the Indiana Election Commission to court Friday, arguing that they need to hear campaign finance complaints before election day. A judge has ruled against him. -
Greg Ballard took the Indiana Election Commission to court Friday, arguing that they need to hear campaign finance complaints before election day. -
Medicaid work requirements are set to start next year. Advocates worry the increased eligibility checks could leave thousands of eligible people without coverage.
