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Before joining Indianapolis Public Schools in 2013 Dr. Lewis Ferebee served as Chief of Staff for Durham Public Schools in North Carolina where he reduced to zero the number of schools designated by the state as "low performing." Dr. Ferebee is credited with improving IPS graduation rates 4 percentage points to 71.5 percent, and reducing the number of graduating seniors using waivers from more than 25 percent in 2011 to 7 percent this year. (February 2, 2016)

Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with Indianapolis chef Steve Oakley about his recent appearance on the Food Network show "Beat Bobby Flay." She also finds out about the Indy International Wine Competition and talks with chief judge Christian Butzke of Purdue University, Jeff Durm of Buck Creek Winery and Blake Loudermilk of Easley Winery.

Eat Drink Indy Radio host, Jolene Ketzenberger, talks with Indianapolis City Market executive director Stevi Stoesz Kersh about the farmers' market's 20th-anniversary season and the City Market's innovative placemaking initiatives. She also discusses online farmers' markets when she talks with Nick Carter, CEO of MarketWagon.com, and with Twinkle Van Winkle, market master with Hoosier Harvest Market.

Eat Drink Indy Radio host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with Theresa Vernon of Kitchen Community about The Power of Food: Seven Short Stories for the Spirit & Place Festival. She also catches up with Blake Jones of West Fork Whiskey and chats with Mark Swartz and Erin Kem of Cannon Ball Brewing.

Eat Drink Indy Radio host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with Kathleen Tracy and Peter Courtney of Movable Feast in Indianapolis about marking 20 years in business and looking toward the future. She also checks in with chef Jeremiah Clark of Cobblestone in Zionsville about his own path so far in the restaurant biz. Originally broadcast September 2, 2017.

Minxin Pei is the Tom and Margot Pritzker '72 Professor of Government and directs the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College. Recognized globally as an expert on US-China relations, his research focuses on democratization in developing countries, economic reform, and governance in China. Pei has published three books, contributes to numerous periodicals, and is a frequent guest commentator on CNN and NPR, just to name a few. (April 13, 2018)

Today we talk about what impact stories about police violence, and videos of police killings, have on the people who see them. Well hear from trauma and mental health experts on how it especially affects communities of color.

It's the season for farmer's markets and Host Jolene Ketzenberger goes across town to talk about four of them. The City Market's Original Farmer's Market is first with Stevi Stoesz Kersh, then it's down to Garfield Park and the new market organized by Ashley Brooks and Julie Woody. The Jewish Community Center's Sunday market kicks off on Mother's Day, according to Market Master Lance Smith and then Jolene visits with Jessica Linder at North United Methodist's market at 38th and Meridian streets.

When nominated as a governor of the Federal Reserve in 2012, Jerome "Jay" Powell had already had an extensive career in the financial industry. His breadth of experience spans the industry including serving as Assistant Secretary and Undersecretary of the Treasury under George H.W. Bush. Now, charged with overseeing the Federal Reserve Banks and helping to implement monetary policy of the United States, Powell, along with six other governors, has his finger on the pulse of the U.S. economy. (November 29, 2016)

Today we talk to a live panel of researchers and community leaders about how social disadvantages around housing, food security and mental health compounds issues like violent crime. We also learn about the work local organizations are doing to address these issues.