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Friday Recap
July 30, 2021
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions on critical race theory, American culture in the late 80's and 1990's, and the future of space tourism.
The Future of the Internet / FBI Negligence
July 29, 2021
Today we talk about the future of the internet, learn about a study examining the effect of the pandemic on nursing home residents, and talk to a legal expert about how victims can trust law enforcement when gross negligence is revealed.
ILEARN Results / Space Tourism
July 28, 2021
Today we talk about the pandemic’s impact on academics in Indiana. We also learn about space tourism, as interest grows around billionaires and private companies travelling past the stratosphere.
A History of Rap and Reality TV
July 27, 2021
Today we talk to the author of a new book that explores American pop culture in the late 80’s and 1990’s, and argues that there was a common thread connecting the explosive popularity of rap music with the origins of reality TV.
Critical Race Theory
July 26, 2021
Today we talk about critical race theory. Several legislatures across the country have been in talks about banning the teaching of critical race theory, also known as CRT, in K-12 schools. What prompted this debate, and where are we headed?
Friday Recap
July 23, 2021
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including conversations about the pandemic's impact on supply chain and our talk with an Indianapolis New York Times Best Selling author about her memoir. We also learn about the 1918 flu pandemic and how health disparities looked back then.
Ashley C. Ford
July 22, 2021
Today we spend the hour with Indianapolis author Ashley C. Ford to talk about her bestselling new memoir "Somebody's Daughter."
How Do Supply Chains Work? (Repeat)
July 21, 2021
Today we talk about the crucial role global supply chains have had throughout the pandemic, and how these systems are handling COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Working as a Physician Through an HIV Epidemic (Repeat)
July 20, 2021
Today we spend the hour with Dr. William Cooke to talk about the HIV outbreak that happened in Austin, Indiana in 2015, and the lessons he's learned working in the community.
Life Expectancy During The Pandemic (Repeat)
July 19, 2021
Today we talk about what research has been done on life expectancy in local communities, and some of the disparities highlighted by the pandemic, especially in the Black community in Indiana.
Friday Recap
July 16, 2021
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions on the Indiana State Fair being back in full swing, movement on the governor’s lawsuit over emergency powers, and a look at a new startup designed to help true crime fans investigate cold cases.
The Middle Class of Indianapolis (Repeat)
July 15, 2021
Today we talk to people who led a project researching and reporting on the middle class of Indianapolis, to find out how the workplace has changed in the last four years for middle class Hoosiers.
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