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This week on Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long pays tribute to some of the pioneers of Indianapolis country music. During the mid-20th Century there were dozens of Indianapolis nightclubs, and record labels catering to the growing popularity of country music. While radio and television programs like the Indiana Hoedown, WIBC Jamboree, and Hoosier Barn Dance broadcast local and national country music stars into central Indiana homes.

Today we talk about what Ramadan is, how its typically observed, and find out how several Muslim communities in Indiana had to adapt to closures and lockdowns.

Discover how the legacy of Indiana Avenue has been passed down through generations of family tradition with entertainers Josephine Cheatham-Manns and June Rochelle.

Celebrate the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra.

Idris Busari, a Nigerian-born musician who creates music under the name Omogo Reloaded, discusses his music and work with Radio Horizonte, a bilingual radio station based in northern Indiana.

Should patient spirituality be considered as a determinant of health? Some public health experts say yes.

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy's famous speech in Indianapolis that evening. Today on No Limits, we'll explore the meaning of that moment in Indiana's and America's history. We're joined by State Rep. Gregory Porter; former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Ted Boehm, who volunteered on Robert Kennedy's campaign; and Rev. Thomas Brown, a retired pastor of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church.

In April of 2025, a new Indiana state historical marker was placed in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood honoring the history of the Phillis Wheatley YWCA. During the era of segregation, it was a crucial institution for Black women in Indianapolis, providing a safe space for community, education, and advocacy, and was one of the neighborhood’s premier classical music venues. Listen to rare recordings from artists who performed there in this episode.

Food banks say they're grateful for more food, but there's a problem: where to put it all.

Women's Fund of Central Indiana launches NEXT.