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American women have had the right to vote for 100 years. What have we learned ever since? Originally aired February 12, 2020.

Are people with disabilities getting the care they need? What options do they have? Today we talk about how the pandemic has heightened health disparities for people with disabilities.

Health care for undocumented immigrants in the U.S. can be difficult to navigate. Today we hear from doctors behind research that shows not only the inequities faced, but the moral distress it causes clinicians who can’t treat treatable diseases.

Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions on a dispute over a local union’s giant inflatable rat, what conducting health research is like during a pandemic, and we hear from a couple leading a music school in Indianapolis.

Today we talk about how incidents of sexual violence are reported and handled on college campuses. We also get an update on COVID-19 booster shots, and tips on staying safe during the holidays.

Today we learn about new research on mask wearing, toxic products in cosmetics, and why millions of Americans are quitting their jobs.

This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop. Hear how contemporary stars like Doja Cat have used Avenue music in their work.

Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy.

Learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox and rare unreleased recordings from the group.

Part two of our look back at some of our favorite music and interviews of 2023. Indianapolis music legends Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke will discuss their work with The Spinners, and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue.