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IU Bloomington's student-run newspaper the Indiana Daily Student has existed for over 150 years. Earlier this month, an editorial was published detailing the newspaper's financial situation, warning that the paper might not be sustainable. Since then, the university has said it plans to help.

Last week two nonprofits announced they'll invest $500,000 in Marion County community-based summer programs to make them more accessible for students.

Today on All IN we talk about the importance of summer programs, and the impact this investment could have. We also find out what schools are planning to help students with learning loss this summer.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Indiana lawmakers took most of this week off, fearing of protests during Inauguration Day. And this year's State of the State Address was different this year, for a lot of reasons. Today we get updates on stories like this and more.

We also find out how food banks in Indiana are doing during the pandemic, and learn about a new push for diversity in motorsport and IndyCar.

Indiana ranks near the bottom of the country on the amount of money it puts towards public health.

Today on All IN we talk about the concept of public health, what Indiana could do to improve it across the state, and why it matters. We're joined by two researchers from IUPUI, whose new report details the impact these changes could have on Indiana.

Issues around addiction and substance abuse have worsened since the start of the pandemic.

Sharon Pierce is one of the most prominent figures on child welfare issues in Indiana, and recently announced her retirement as CEO of The Villages of Indiana, a nonprofit child and family services agency.

This was the first full week back for Indiana lawmakers since the beginning of the pandemic. They have a lot on their plate, from state debt to COVID-19 relief. And there are calls for protest around the country this Sunday, after the riot at the US Capitol and the President's impeachment. Today we get updates on these stories and more.

In 2015, a woman and her family from Indiana moved to ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. She has since claimed she was tricked into going, but some say her story doesn't add up.

Indianapolis recorded its worst yearly homicide rate ever in 2020, with 245 homicides. Violent crime is one of many ways the pandemic disproportionately impacts low income and Black residents in Indiana.

Many public health officials say January could be a particularly bad month for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today we talk to a live panel of public health experts about the vaccine rollout, how the media is covering it, and the impact of choosing not to get a vaccine during the pandemic. We also learn about the COVID-19 variant, which has made its way to Indiana.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

We're left with a lot of questions after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, as Congress was preparing to certify President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory. Several people died and more than 50 have been arrested.

Indiana’s legislative session starts next month, and after a year like 2020, there's a lot to talk about.

Today we hear from our statewide team of reporters at Indiana Public Broadcasting to find out what to expect with the state’s budget, teacher’s pay, unemployment and more.

Produced by Lauren Chapman.

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Dozens of federal unemployment benefit programs will expire on December 26, unless Congress decides to extend them. If they aren’t extended, an estimated 12 million Americans will be cut from their unemployment insurance.

Today we find out what unemployment insurance looks like in Indiana, how the pandemic has changed access to these benefits, and what’s at stake for the Hoosiers who have it.

The pandemic has changed schools, and the education process, for everyone. And it's taken a toll on teachers and school staff.

Today on All IN we talk about growing concerns around the mental and emotional health of Indiana teachers and school staff. We find out how school staff across the state are doing, and what's being done to support them.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

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Only 16 days after reaching 5,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths, Indiana confirmed its 6,000th case on Tuesday.

Today we learn more about the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What went wrong, and what did they do well? We’ll talk about how the state’s response could be improved to mitigate the spread of the virus, and how its approach to contact tracing and statewide regulations has changed.

The electric power sector consumed 30% less coal in the first-half of 2020 than it did in 2019, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. A growing number of coal plants are closing across Indiana and the country.

After years of planning, reconstruction of the North Split Interchange that connects I-70 and I-65 in Indianapolis is starting soon.

Today we talk about why the North Split project was started, its impact on the community around it, and what construction will look like over the next two years.

Yesterday was World AIDS Day, first designated on Dec. 1 in 1988.

Today we talk about the many people affected by HIV and AIDS in Indiana, and the local groups that work to help them. We also learn how the pandemic changed things this year, and what service providers are doing to continue reaching the community.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

Guests:

Alan Witchey

The short list of nominees for the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards came out in early August. The awards happen every two years, and celebrate the best books written by Indiana authors.

Today we talk to some of the nominated nonfiction authors.

Originally aired August 12.

Produced by Matt Pelsor.

Guests:

Bill Sullivan

The short list of nominees for the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards came out in early August. The awards happen every two years, and celebrate the best books written by Indiana authors.

Today we talk to five nominated authors in the fiction category.

Originally aired August 19, 2020.

Produced by Matt Pelsor.

Guests:

Brian Allen Carr

The Marion County Public Health Department last week ordered that schools go virtual until mid-January, after COVID-19 cases rose among middle and high school students.

Today we talk about why and how Marion County came to the decision, and the impact of transitioning to online learning for teachers and students in the county. We also find out what parents are doing to adjust to these changes.

Former Lt. Governor John Mutz has had a long career of service in Indiana, from heading up what was once Indiana's largest utility to leading the Lilly Endowment.

Today we talk to John and the author of his new memoir "An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story." We find out what the process of writing the memoir was like. And we learn more about John, and what being the lieutenant governor of Indiana was like for him.

Indiana health officials say we're on an exponential growth curve in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today we talk to a panel of medical and public health experts about the latest COVID-19 figures, and we learn more about the two vaccines that are about to seek regulatory clearance. We also talk about how hospitals are dealing with the recent rise in cases, and how the holidays could have an impact in the coming months.

Members of the Indiana General Assembly met for Organization Day for the 2021 legislative session, and decided against a mask mandate while strongly encouraging legislators to wear masks. Gov. Holcomb picked his education secretary, and filled his new cabinet position. Today we get updates on these stories and more, plus an update on COVID-19 cases across the state.

WNIN, the NPR station in Evansville, launched a podcast series this week called "COVID Between the Coasts". It covers the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the Midwest and the people who live here.