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Race, Racism, and Politics in American Schools
January 27, 2022
How do we have conversations about race, racism and politics in the classroom? Today we spend the hour with Marcus Croom from Indiana University to talk about the 'Real Talk' protocol he came up with to answer that question.
Omicron's Impact on Indiana Schools
January 26, 2022
The omicron variant has caused a record number of cases among students and staff in school districts across Indiana. Today we’ll catch up on how leaders are responding, and what health experts say needs to happen next.
The Good Life Method (Repeat)
January 25, 2022
Today we're talking to the Notre Dame professors behind a class called God and The Good Life, to learn about their new book on living a happy and fulfilling life.
2022 Legislative Session Update
January 24, 2022
Today we hear from statehouse, education and criminal justice reporters to talk about big issues at the Statehouse like the vaccine mandate, gun laws, tax cuts, and a package of crime bills.
Friday Recap
January 21, 2022
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting topics we covered this week, including the dire state of child care in some rural communities, the impact social media has on the people who use it, and a new push to cap payday loan rates.
Black Activists in the Time of Benjamin Harrison
January 20, 2022
Today we learn about national and local Black civil rights activists during President Benjamin Harrison’s term in office, and a new exhibit at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
Teaching Identity in Schools
January 19, 2022
A new charter school opening in central Indiana aims to teach students about identity, with a focus on cultural responsiveness. Today we learn more about what that means, and why some say it's important.
Why Are Child Care Centers Struggling in Rural Communities?
January 18, 2022
Today we talk about the dire state of child care in some of Indiana’s rural communities, to learn why providers are struggling, what impact it's having, and what could be done to turn things around.
Friday Recap
January 14, 2022
Today we revisit a few of the most interesting topics we covered this week, including a deep dive on cryptocurrencies, how vaccine mandates were discussed at the Supreme Court, and how a school district in South Bend plans to use federal relief funds.
Food Science and Making Healthy Choices
January 13, 2022
Today we talk to a researcher who studies food addiction to learn why making healthy decisions doesn't always comes down to will power.
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, and NFTs
January 12, 2022
Today we talk to an expert from Purdue about how virtual currencies started, what impact they've had so far, and where things might be going in the years ahead.
Vaccine Mandates at the Supreme Court / Blue-Green Algae
January 11, 2022
Today we learn about arguments heard at the Supreme Court concerning federal vaccine mandates. We also learn about the health impacts of algae blooms in drinking water.
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