Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Commissioner Fred Payne, The Leader of Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development talks to us about the Rapid Recovery program that is providing state funding and resources to help train people for new career fields and assist employers. PLUS listener calls and comments on the uptick in violence and […]
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Dr. Breanca Merritt, founding director of the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy at IUPUI, helps us break down Mayor Hogsett’s crime/public safety study PLUS listener calls and comments on the topics of the week.
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Defund the police and refund the community… that is the call coming our from activist groups but is it possible? We go in depth with Mat Davis of the Indiana Racial Justice Alliance and City Council President Vop Osili on the subject PLUS listener calls and clips from […]
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Indy 10 Black Lives Matter demonstrators led an early morning protest outside Mayor Joe Hogsett’s home this Sunday morning. We talk with spokesperson Jessica Louise about the event and other actions PLUS Fatima Johnson, attorney for the family of Dreasjon Reed brings us up to speed on the […]
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle The city of Indianapolis has erupted following a day of protests turned tragic. We take listener calls the entire show for a two-hour edition of Open Lines. PLUS, reflections from city-councilor Vop Osili and others.
Voting looks very different this election in Marion County due to new measures designed to promote social distancing and prevent spread of the coronavirus. Marion County Clerk Myla Eldridge is advising all voters who have not yet mailed their absentee ballots, to hand deliver them before noon on June 2nd, which is the legal deadline. While […]
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Voting updates from Marion County Clerk Myla Eldridge PLUS listener calls and comments on the week’s local/national events.
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle As the state and city begin to re-open, coronavirus concerns persist. PLUS details on the census and 2020 election. For the full hour, we take listener questions and comments about what’s happening in the community.
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle The shooting death of 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed by an IMPD officer has sparked local and national outrage. For the full hour, we take listener questions and comments on the incident.
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Free college tuition is still available to Indiana teens through 21st Century Scholars! Indy Achieves gives us all the details. Also, we take listener calls on social distancing, the state reopening and more hot topics. Indy Achieves (starts at 4:00 mark) – For more information and to apply […]
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Coronavirus has disproportionately impacted Black people in Indiana. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus vice chair Rep. Earl Harris talks to us about their recommendations to the governor’s office. Also, Marion County Clerk Myla Eldridge explains how absentee voting will work in June for the 2020 primary election. Rep. […]
Last week, the Marion County Election Board began mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters in Marion County providing ample time for voters to return their applications. Voters who want to vote absentee by mail should: 1. Follow the enclosed instructions. 2. Complete the application. 3. Mail the application to the election board using […]