Best IBJ Media Podcasts (2025)

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11/20/25 PM UPDATE: Shoe Carnival CEO talks name change; I&M to acquire Ohio plant; GE Appliances investing in Indiana suppliers 7:01

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 20, 2025. The CEO of Evansville-based Shoe Carnival talks about the motivation behind the plan to change the company's corporate name to Shoe Station Group. Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power has received approval to acquire a natural gas plant in Ohio. An expanded trail project is comple…

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Pete Ward reflects on 45 seasons with the Colts 59:12

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Pete Ward, chief operating officer of the Indianapolis Colts, joins host Nate Feltman for a deep dive into his 45 seasons with the franchise. In this episode of Off the Record, Ward recounts how an unpaid internship turned into a lifelong career and what it was like to experience the team’s midnight move from Baltimore to Indianapolis in 1984. He s…

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11/20/25 AM UPDATE: Fort Wayne picks North River developer; Allison Transmission $2.7B acquisition; Hammond Sportsplex expansion 5:32

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 20, 2025. The city of Fort Wayne has selected a master developer for its long-awaited North River District project. Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission has received regulatory approval for its $2.7 billion acquisition. Officials in Hammond will cut the ribbon on the expansion of the Hammond …

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292: Leading Without Losing Yourself: One Working Mom’s Story 34:10

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Rachel Downey, founder & CEO of Share Your Genius, to unpack a year of deep personal work that changed how she leads. Rachel shares the mantra that anchored her: “If I take care of myself, the business will take care of itself,” and how trading survival mode for stewardship reshaped her decisio…

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11/19/25 PM UPDATE: Cost of Thanksgiving dinner; Lilly plans new Gateway Labs; South Bend supermarket fills gap 7:40

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 19, 2025. An annual survey from the Indiana Farm Bureau shows the cost of Thanksgiving dinner in Indiana this year is relatively flat. Eli Lilly and Co. has announced plans for a new Gateway Labs site in Philadelphia. A new supermarket on the west side of South Bend is addressing a need for ac…

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11/19/25 AM UPDATE: Indiana home sales rise; LaGrange County farmer visits D.C.; Fort Wayne bakery settles discrimination suit 5:33

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 19, 2025. A new report from the Indiana Association of Realtors shows home sales across the state continue to outpace 2024. A livestock farmer from LaGrange County was one of four small producers to visit with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Washington D.C. A Fort Wayne bakery has a…

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11/18/25 PM UPDATE: TechPoint CEO leaving; Fort Wayne wastewater expansion; Zimmer Biomet lands FDA clearance 7:10

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 18, 2025. The president and CEO of Indianapolis-based nonprofit TechPoint has announced plans to step down at the end of the year. Aqua Indiana has broken ground on an expansion of its Midwest wastewater treatment plant in Fort Wayne. Warsaw-based medical device maker Zimmer Biomet has receive…

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Pete's Pre-Holiday Pep Talk 8:00

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As the calendar barrels toward its final pages, Pete sits down for a solo episode to talk about the strange, sloppy, wonderful chaos of the year’s final weeks. From an economy that can’t decide what mood it’s in, to holiday spending that threatens to turn December joy into January regret, Pete breaks down what Americans are really wrestling with ri…

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11/18/25 AM UPDATE: Roche Alzheimer's test; The Pint & Slice closing; New Elkhart hospital leader 5:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 18, 2025. Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis is preparing to launch the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease in a primary care setting. Elkhart General Hospital has a new president, and Anderson-based Mytra Consulting has a new CEO. The Pint & Slice, a downtown Fort Wayne staple, has announce…

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11/17/25 PM UPDATE: UE President talks Riley partnership; Cargill expansion; New Indy Eleven president 6:48

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 17, 2025. The president of the University of Evansville says the recently announced partnership with Riley Children's Health creates a phenomenal opportunity for students. Cargill has announced an expansion of its grain facility in Montgomery County. The Indy Eleven soccer team has a new presi…

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Banking on Community: Lake City Bank CEO David Findlay 31:21

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Lake City Bank CEO David Findlay joins Gerry Dick to discuss how one of Indiana’s largest community banks continues to grow while staying true to its local roots. Findlay shares insights on the bank’s long-term growth strategy, its commitment to remaining independent, and why community involvement remains central to its mission. He also reflects on…

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11/17/25 AM UPDATE: Elanco CEO talks OneHealth; First Bank Richmond to acquire The Farmers Bank; Francsican Rehab Hospital 5:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 17, 2025. Elanco Animal Health CEO talks about the future impact of the planned OneHealth Innovation District in downtown Indianapolis. The parent of First Bank Richmond is set to acquire The Farmers Bank in an $82 million deal. Franciscan Health Indianapolis is planning a $60 million, 40-bed re…

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Buc-ee’s, Wally’s and Wawa converge on Indy as convenience stores become cultural forces 50:54

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Convenience stores are having a cultural moment. It’s more than a moment, actually—but they do like to emphasize speed. And after decades of being the butts of culinary jokes, they now like to emphasize fresh, ready-to-eat food—as well as plenty of gas pumps, product inventories that could rival a small Walmart and sophisticated branding strategies…

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Indiana bets big on bioscience, defense, and Alzheimer's innovation 31:25

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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana’s top life sciences leaders gather in downtown Indianapolis to advance plans for the One Health Innovation District. Anchored by Elanco’s new global headquarters, the district aims to position Indiana as a global hub for human, animal, and plant health, backed by Purdue, IU, Eli Li…

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11/14/25 PM UPDATE: Franciscan Health simulator; Union Health merger date set; Traction Ag acquisition 7:14

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 14, 2025. Franciscan Health has unveiled a new simulation room at its Education Center in Greenwood designed to give health care professionals a chance to train in unusual environments. Terre Haute-based Union Health has set a tentative closing date for its planned merger with Terre Haute Regi…

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The King of All Bad Ideas -- The 50 Yr Mortgage 1:02:42

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On this week’s episode of The Pete the Planner Show, Pete tackles what might be the most misguided “solution” to housing affordability ever pitched: the 50-year mortgage. On the surface, it sounds like a clever way to make homes more affordable — smaller payments, easier approval, and a chance for more people to buy. But dig a little deeper, and it…

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11/14/25 AM UPDATE: Heartland BioWorks agreement; Lafayette retail pop-up initiative launches; Komen Tissue Bank lands grant 5:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 14, 2025. The Heartland BioWorks Tech Hub has signed an agreement to provide biomanufacturing workforce development training out of its planned new headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. Shoe Carnival announces a rebrand. The Komen Tissue Bank in Indianapolis lands a major grant to expand breast…

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11/13/25 PM UPDATE: Shoe Carnival rebranding; MDwise leaving; Municipal leaders talk taxes 7:18

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 13, 2025. Evansville-based Shoe Carnival announced today it plans to change its corporate name to Shoe Station Group, a move that still requires shareholder approval. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says MDwise will no longer provide Indiana Medicaid services after this y…

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11/13/25 AM UPDATE: Life Sciences Summit; Expanded cold storage facility opens in Hobart; New DeKalb County economic development leader 5:40

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 13, 2025. BioCrossroads will host its 2025 Life Sciences Summit today from the new Elanco Animal Health headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. Michigan-based Lineage is marking the completion of a $180 million expansion of its cold storage facility in Hobart. The DeKalb County Economic Developme…

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291: Ask Me Anything: Holidays, Motherhood & Figuring It All Out 37:33

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11/12/25 PM UPDATE: Refreshed Tech grows in northeast Indiana; Pendleton company makes acquisition; Bob Ross auction 6:33

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 12, 2025. Refreshed Tech, a northeast Indiana company that purchases old electronic devices and refurbishes them, is seeing major growth after only three years in business. Pendleton-based Nutrition 101 is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of a Texas company. Grand Park in Westfield…

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Mike Messaglia on how strategy and culture drive law firm growth 18:28

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Krieg DeVault Managing Partner Mike Messaglia joins The Indiana Lawyer Podcast to discuss the firm’s recent merger with Fort Wayne-based Rothberg Logan & Warsco. He explains how the deal aligns with Krieg DeVault’s strategic plan for thoughtful, values-driven growth and what it means for Indiana’s legal community. Messaglia also shares insights on …

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11/12/25 AM UPDATE: Parkview Health makes Riverview agreement official; Ernie Pyle sculpture unveiled; Winery sues McCordsville 5:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 12, 2025. Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health has formalized a managed-services agreement with Riverview Health, a financially struggling health system in Hamilton County. Officials in Dana have unveiled a statue in honor of World War II journalist Ernie Pyle. Plus, Daniel's Vineyard has filed a la…

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11/11/25 PM UPDATE: Michigan Motorsports to South Bend; Indiana delegation in Germany; New USA Gymnastics CEO 6:49

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 11, 2025. Michigan Motorsports is planning to invest $4.5 million to relocate to a new location on the northwest side of South Bend. As the Indianapolis Colts nabbed another win in Berlin, a delegation led by The International Center in Indianapolis aimed to strengthen business relations in Ge…

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Pete the Planner on Humor, Habits and the Psychology of Money 56:16

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On this episode of Off the Record, host Nate Feltman sits down with Peter Dunn, better known as Pete the Planner, one of America’s most trusted voices on personal finance. Dunn shares how a sixth-grade stock market contest launched his career, how he blends comedy and financial coaching to help people build better habits, and why the psychology of …

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11/11/25 AM UPDATE: State Senator talks COPA approval; Shipshewana business owners receive state's highest tourism honor 5:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 11, 2025. State Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, says he has mixed reactions to the Indiana Department of Health's approval of a Certificate of Public Advantage, or COPA, allowing a proposed merger between Union Health and Terre Haute Regional Hospital to move forward. The owners of Davis Merc…

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11/10/25 PM UPDATE: Wally's working toward Whitestown opening; Newburgh wastewater project; Terre Haute COPA approved 6:58

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 10, 2025. Travel center company Wally's is aiming for Memorial Day Weekend opening of its new location in Whitestown, news that comes less than a week after it was reported that Buc-ee's is eyeing central Indiana for at least one new location. The town of Newburgh is looking at a wastewater ra…

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Percussionists beat path to Indianapolis to celebrate their craft 36:55

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If you’re someone who believes the drummer is more than someone at the back of the stage who keeps time, this week’s Percussive Arts Society International Convention, otherwise known as PASIC, is your kind of event. Joshua Simonds, executive director of the Indianapolis-based Percussive Arts Society, says the artistry of drummers is celebrated at t…

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11/10/25 AM UPDATE: Fanco nuclear impact; Defense and life sciences summits; Fort Wayne manufacturer acquired 5:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of Nov. 10, 2025. Indiana's secretary of energy talks about the impact of energy startup First American Nuclear investing in Indiana. Two summits being held this week will bring together major players in the defense and life sciences sectors, respectively, in Indiana. A Fort Wayne sensor manufacturer is…

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Melina Kennedy: Progress Through Partnership 32:50

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On this episode, Gerry Dick sits down with Central Indiana Corporate Partnership CEO Melina Kennedy to discuss the organization’s growing role in shaping the economic future of Indianapolis and the state. We explore the major challenges and opportunities facing Indiana today — from workforce and talent pipelines to sector growth in the life science…

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Indiana lands $4B nuclear investment, Colts boost global business in Berlin 31:25

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In this week’s Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana powers into a new energy era as FANCO announces plans for a $4 billion headquarters and manufacturing hub, potentially creating 5,000 high-skilled jobs. The Richland, Washington-based company’s nuclear park could make Indiana the nation’s leader in small modular reactor technology and …

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11/7/25 PM UPDATE: Lawmakers' nuclear push pays off; Meyer Distributing acquisition; Nightmare on Edgewood closes 6:25

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Nov. 7, 2025. A push earlier this year by Indiana Republican lawmakers to support the development of small modular nuclear reactors has paid off earlier than expected. Jasper-based Meyer Distributing has acquired a safe manufacturer in Phoenix, Arizona. After nearly 50 years, the Nightmare on Edgew…