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 saw federal approval for a major disaster declaration earlier this week, unlocking millions in federal funds for recovery efforts. State and federal officials outlined next steps for impacted residents Thursday. -
Indiana will receive at least a $300-million portion of a settlement with Meta, which owns Facebook, as part of a national lawsuit over the harm the company has done to children. -
Indiana applied for a major disaster declaration after floods and power outages impacted thousands. Not all counties that requested the designation received it. -
Secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard has released a prototype voter guide. He said that if he wins his election, his office would produce -
Indiana applied for a major disaster declaration after floods and power outages impacted thousands. The state is hoping to unlock additional federal funds for recovery. -
A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that Indiana doctors can have conversations about abortions with minors. That includes referrals to out-of-state abortion providers. -
Sen. Chris Garten has received the endorsement of the Senate Republican caucus to head the Senate. The Republican rose to national prominence after his support of redistricting. -
Some Indianapolis residents who evacuated from flooding this weekend are advised to stay away from their homes until the city gives the green light. That could happen Monday afternoon or even Tuesday morning. -
The Indiana Recount Commission discarded ballots in the Senate District 23 race and upended Sen. Spencer Deery’s election victory. Now Deery is asking if that decision was truly impartial. -
As the gas tax holiday continues, industry groups are raising concerns about the long-term status of road funding.
