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Today we revisit some of our favorite conversations from this past week. First, we hear from a professor about the psychology behind conspiratorial thinking and misinformation. 

We also talk to a researcher on the topic of precarious employment and the health of workers in low quality jobs. Plus, we learn how art can be an effective way to heal from stress and trauma, through clinical art therapy.

Produced by Maria Sobh.

Guests:

Stephan Lewandowsky
Chair in Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol

The COVID-19 pandemic took many of us away from our friends and family. But for some, quarantines and lockdowns also brought people to the arts. Today we explore how art can be an effective way to heal from stress and trauma.

We talk to advocates of the arts to find out how art can create a sense of community for people, and how accessible it is to Hoosiers. And we learn about the practice of clinical art therapy in Indiana.

Produced by Micah Yason.

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On pregnancy-related deaths, Indiana is ranked near the bottom of the country. Today we find out why with public health experts, a state representative, and community leaders working to address the problem.

We also learn how substance use and mental health issues became a big part of the story. And we talk about why Black women face pregnancy related deaths three to four times more than white women.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

Guests:

Rima Shahid
Executive Director, Women4Change

The prevalence of misinformation and conspiracy theories have become a growing point of concern in the last few years, in light of its clear impact on politics and culture in Indiana and around the world.

Today we talk to a professor about the psychology behind conspiratorial thinking, and a media expert about what role the news and social media play.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

Guests:

Stephan Lewandowsky
Chair in Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol

Today we revisit some of our favorite conversations from this past week. First, we find out how different schools are reacting to COVID-19 and the Delta variant. We also hear the story of a Burmese refugee who made a new home in Indiana, and learn about a streaming service launched earlier this summer that was exclusively built to present Indiana documentaries.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guests:

Eric Weddle
Managing Editor of Education Desk, WFYI

Dally Ta
Employment Specialist, Chin Community of Indiana

Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days, and a few universities in Indiana are working to advance the technology. Today we talk to experts about what A.I. can be used for and the ethical concerns surrounding it.

We also get an update from the hosts of the comedy podcast "Defending Indiana."

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guests:

Colleen Brennan
Comedian; Co-Host of "Defending Indiana"

Janice V. Rodriguez
Comedian; Co-Host of "Defending Indiana"

Thousands of Afghanistan refugees are settling in camps across the country, like Camp Atterbury in Central Indiana.

Today we talk about what it’s like to make a new home in a place where everything is different – the language, the culture, and the people. We also hear from the president of a group representing the Burmese community, to find out what services refugees need when they come here.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Guests:

Rupal Thanawala
President, Asian American Alliance

Today we learn about Hoodox, a streaming service that launched earlier this summer exclusively built to present Indiana documentaries.

We talk to the man behind the project to find out what they're planning, and to three filmmakers about the projects they have content on the service.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

Guests:

Rocky Walls
Executive Director, Hoodox

Katelyn Calhoun
Documentary Filmmaker, Teardrop Pictures

Dan Rybicky
Filmmaker

Rachel Hardy
Filmmaker

Today we talk to the leader of a non-profit that started with two brothers and now has 50 members working to feed the homeless population.

We also catch up with the winner of a business pitch contest for formerly incarcerated individuals, and get an update on how Indiana schools are handling quarantine guidelines.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Guests:

Eric Weddle
Managing Editor of Education Desk, WFYI

Today we revisit some of our favorite conversations from this past week. First, we hear from nurses on the front lines and in academia on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their field of work.

We also listen back to the challenges of remote work, and whether it’s the new future employers should learn to adjust to.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guest:

Robin Newhouse
Dean of the IU School of Nursing on the IUPUI campus

Indiana has set some precedent when it comes to vaccine mandates, and the pandemic has many businesses and institutions scrambling to find the right balance. So, what are the laws when it comes to vaccines and mandates and how do they get decided?

Today we talk to an expert about vaccination laws and the history behind them. We also find out where consent comes into play with vaccines such as the rights of teens to get vaccinated without parental consent.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

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Nurses have seen the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, and with the spread of the Delta variant, how are nurses handling more hospitalizations on top of an ongoing nurse shortage.

Today we hear from nurses across the state to find out what they’re seeing in hospitals and how they’re doing right now. We’ll also learn how the nursing shortage during the pandemic could impact the future of nursing. Plus, we talk to the dean of the IU Nursing School to find out how students are being prepared to enter the field during the pandemic.

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The shoreline along Lake Michigan is eroding. Today we revisit our discussion with a researcher about why it's happening and how it affects Hoosiers who live near the lakefront.

We also learn about honeybees, to find out how we can help protect these important pollinators. And we wrap up with a discussion on why some companies can't decide whether working from home will work for them.

Originally aird Aug 12, 2021.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

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Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions with a health reporter about growing divisions between parents and school boards, and learn about efforts to encourage farmers to be trusted voices in their communities and promote the COVID-19 vaccine.

We'll also revisit our discussion on redistricting reform in Indiana as lawmakers are meeting to redraw the state's congressional districts.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

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COVID-19 cases are growing across the state with the Delta variant rapidly spreading, but what does this mean for Indiana and people who aren’t able to get vaccinated? Today we get updates on COVID-19 cases across the state. We also find out what's happening in Indiana as abortion restrictions in Texas are grabbing headlines and after a judge ruled that several state abortion laws are unconstitutional. Plus, we learn about refugees in Indiana, what it’s like to leave their homes behind and what resources are available to help them transition to a new life.

Today we talk about efforts to get farmers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine in their communities.

We also learn about a new fine arts fair coming to Indianapolis featuring the work of Black artists across the country, and get the latest news around unemployment in the state.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Guests:

Justin Hicks
Workforce Development Reporter, Indiana Public Broadcasting

Christine Herman
Reporter, Side Effects Public Media and Illinois Public Media

Today we learn about the incredible life of J.B. Stradford, the son of a former slave who graduated from Indiana Law School in 1899.

We also talk to reporter Farah Yousry about growing divisions between school boards and parents during the pandemic.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

Guests:

Farah Yousry
Health Equity Reporter, Side Effects Public Media

Nicole Burts
Alumni, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Today we talk about the 2020 Census results, to learn how things have changed for Indiana in the last 10 years.

We also talk to a group of advocates about ongoing efforts around redistricting reform.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Guests:

Mathew Kinghorn
Senior Demographic Analyst, Indiana Business Research Center; Indiana Representative, U.S. Census Bureau's Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates

Julia Vaughn
Policy Director, Common Cause Indiana

Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions with a Kokomo bus driver about an effort to unionize, the author of a book about the connection between 90's hip-hop and the origins of reality TV, and we find out what impact climate change is having on Indiana.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guests:

Heather Jackson
Bus Driver in Kokomo

Eric Harvey
Associate Professor, Grand Valley State University

March Madness created the perfect environment for researchers studying mask wearing. Today we talk to researchers to find out what they've learned.

We also learn about toxic products in cosmetics, and talk about why millions of Americans are quitting their jobs.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guests:

Dr. Peter Embi
President and CEO, Regenstrief Institute; Associate Dean for Informatics and Health Services Research, Indiana University School of Medicine

Extreme weather events have made headlines around the world this year, but what effect is climate change having in Indiana right now?

Today we talk to environmental experts to find out how industries like agriculture and energy have been impacted by climate change. We also learn about a new art exhibit in Columbus that opened on Saturday.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Guests:

Iker Gil
Co-Curator of the New Middles, Exhibit Columbus

Belinda Tato
Architect, Ecosistema Urbano

There have been some big news stories in recent months about workers trying to unionize, particularly at companies like Amazon. Some say the pandemic’s strain on service workers is pushing them to form unions, and one such effort has been happening in Kokomo.

Today we find out why non-teacher school staff in Kokomo are trying to unionize, how the school board has responded, and why Indiana law makes it a difficult process.

Read more reporting on this story right here.

A new book out this fall explores American pop culture in the late 80’s and 1990’s, and argues that there was a common thread connecting the explosive popularity of rap music with the origins of reality TV.

Today we talk to the author of “Who Got the Camera? A History of Rap and Reality” about what this decade tells us about how hip-hop and TV have been used–and misused–as vessels for truth-telling.

Originally aired 7/27/21.

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

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Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including an update on Roncalli High School’s federal case involving the firing of a gay guidance counselor, more on the national eviction moratorium, and we find out why many say emergency services across the state are dangerously underfunded.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guests:

Arika Herron
Education Reporter, IndyStar

Amy Nelson
Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana

Today we talk about what happens when law enforcement are called because someone shows signs of dangerous psychiatric issues.

How do police typically handle these situations, and are there proper protocols in place? And what are hospitals doing to make sure people are getting the help they need?

Produced by Drew Daudelin.

Guests:

Dr. Diane Reis
Psychiatrist, IU Health

Sgt. Lance Dardeen
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

The Biden administration recently announced an extension to the student loan payment pause until January 2022. What does this mean for Hoosiers with student loan debt?

Today we find out what you need to know about the pause, and get financial tips from an expert about how to pay off your loans.

We also get an update on the federal case involving Roncalli High School's firing of a gay guidance counselor.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Guests:

Arika Herron
Education Reporter, IndyStar

The work done by emergency medical paramedics and technicians has evolved dramatically in recent years. But the resources that go towards EMS in Indiana, like many states across the country, have not kept up with those changes.

Today we talk about the unhealthy state of emergency medical services, especially after a record year for 911 calls, and find out what could be done to get medical workers the support they need.

The eviction moratorium has been extended for counties with high infection rates of COVID-19. For Indiana, this means all 92 counties in the state.

Today we talk about what this means for Hoosiers, and learn more about a statewide renters assistance program.

Produced by Micah Yason.

Guests:

Rayanna Binder
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Director, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority

Amy Nelson
Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana

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.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guests:

Justin Hicks
Workforce Development Reporter, Indiana Public Broadcasting

The shoreline along Lake Michigan is eroding. Today we talk to a researcher about why it's happening and how it affects Hoosiers who live near the lakefront.

We also learn about honeybees, to find out how we can help protect these important pollinators. And we wrap up with a discussion on why some companies can't decide whether working from home will work for them.

Produced by Mariam Sobh.

Guests:

Tomas Höök
Director, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant; Professor, Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources