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 ..read more

Earlier this month, IU Health announced it would require all of its employees to get their COVID-19 vaccinations by September. But there are some who say a vaccine mandate could lead to medical discrimination. On today's show we find out how people are reacting to these announcements coming out of IU Health and several universities across the state. We talk about the pros and cons of having vaccine mandates, as well as learn about potential legal repercussions ..read more

We’ve seen reports for years now about the decline of local news in America. Articles about the current state of newspapers and local publications across the country often call it a national crisis, and one without an obvious solution. Today we talk about why this is happening, what effect corporate buyouts have on newspapers, and whether independent sources and social media can replace local newsrooms ..read more

The needle exchange program created in Scott County, Indiana, was touted by health officials for significantly slowing down an HIV outbreak that made national headlines in 2015. But it’s now scheduled to end in January. We find out why county commissioners voted to end the program, and talk to one commissioner who voted to keep it. We also hear about how the community is reacting to the news, and what might happen next ..read more

Being a business owner is challenging, and minority business owners face their own set of unique obstacles when running their business. From access to education to equity, there are several systemic barriers that make being a minority business owner challenging ..read more

The Indianapolis 500 this weekend was the biggest sporting event in the world since the pandemic started, with 135,000 fans in the stands. Today we talk about how the race went, how safety precautions were handled, and we learn about Paretta Autosport, the majority female team ..read more

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 ..read more

On today's show we learn about a new shelter called Trinity Haven for LGBTQ youth and young adults. It's the first of its kind in Indiana. We talk with leaders at Trinity Haven and the Indiana Youth Group about why shelters and facilities like this are needed ..read more

A new federal law called The Family First Prevention Services Act aims to reduce the number of children entering foster care by prioritizing family maintenance and reunification ..read more

Today we talk to a panel of musicians who helped pave the way for punk rock in Indiana, and learn about the history of the genre and how it has shaped the music scene in the Hoosier State. And we learn about a college course on the history of punk rock at Indiana University ..read more