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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Indiana’s Attorney General has announced an investigation into two groups he believes could be connected to terrorism. One of the groups is calling the move a publicity stunt. -
Sen. Ron Alting disclosed 'concerning changes' in judgment. It's too late to take him off the ballotTippecanoe County Republican Party chair Tracy Brown is responding to shoplifting accusations against Sen. Ron Alting. The senator has said he will step back from campaigning after “concerning changes” in his behavior. -
Indiana secretary of state candidates met at WFYI’s studios Wednesday to debate key issues facing the office ahead of election day. -
State officials are warning that tens of thousands are noncompliant with the Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in January. It could lead to major disenrollments. -
Indiana has sold nearly 400,000 blackout license plates since 2025. Gov. Mike Braun says it will bring nearly $13 million back to the BMV. -
Indiana voters this November will choose between two candidates to serve as Indiana State Treasurer. -
Indiana voters this November will choose between three candidates to serve as Indiana State Comptroller. -
The Independent running to be Indiana's next secretary of state said he wants to see the office banned from endorsing other candidates or donating to a political party. -
Indiana farmers are getting relief under a measure taken by Gov. Mike Braun. The state’s gas tax holiday is also getting an extension. -
State officials are touting strong wage growth and low unemployment while attracting business investment to Indiana. Supercomputer and Space Academy are being eyed as future investments.
