Best IBJ Media Podcasts (2025)

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7/9/25 PM UPDATE: Marian University to transform Indy neighborhood, Marshall County invests in artists 5:52

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Marian University is transforming an old hospital campus into a new neighborhood hub with a focus on educational space. And Marshall County is making an investment in artists to help them become entrepreneurs.By IBJ Media

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7/9/25 AM UPDATE: Louisville company moving to New Albany; Indiana news team being dismantled 4:46

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 9, 2025. A Louisville-based company has announced plans to relocate operations to New Albany, brining hundreds of jobs along with it. Plus, Indiana Public Broadcasting News is set to be dismantled, and we hear from former Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch about the challenges in her new role with the Deac…

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The Legal Strategy Behind Pacers, Fever and WNBA All-Star Game with Frank Pulice 20:41

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Host Maura Johnson talks with Frank Pulice, executive vice president and chief legal officer at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Pulice outlines the wide range of legal responsibilities he manages for the Pacers, Fever, Noblesville Boom and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He shares how Caitlin Clark’s arrival has elevated the Fever to NBA-level operations and…

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7/8/25 PM UPDATE: All-Star Cure seeks tissue donation; Evansville manufacturer expanding 6:04

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 7, 2025. Cancer researchers are looking to collect 500 samples of healthy breast tissue as part of the All-Star Cure event in conjunction with the WNBA All-Star Game. Plus, a manufacturer in Evansville is in the midst of an expansion that will bring dozens of new jobs, and Purdue is launching …

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7/8/25 AM UPDATE: Bloomington revisits housing plan; Indiana firms recognized for accessibility 4:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 8, 2025. Bloomington is rebooting its Hopewell Neighborhood project, shifting from a single-developer model to a multi-builder approach to spur affordable housing. Two Indiana-based companies—AgrAbility and BraunAbility—are named to Forbes’ Accessibility 100 List. Also: Exhibit Columbus installa…

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7/7/25 PM UPDATE: Exhibit Columbus installations made permanent; Work begins on Bunker Hill warehouse 5:46

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 7, 2025. Exhibit Columbus has announced that four installations from its 2023 exhibition will stay in the community as permanent fixtures. Plus, work has begun on a major speculative warehouse project in Bunker Hill, and the state has named a leader for its new Office of Entrepreneurship and I…

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Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry on Growth, Innovation and What’s Next 35:17

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When he was elected in 2015 at the age of 26, Matt Gentry was Indiana’s second-youngest mayor. A decade later, he’s leading Lebanon through a dramatic transformation, headlined by Eli Lilly and Company’s $13 billion investment in the LEAP Innovation District. In this episode, he talks about the challenges and opportunities that change brings, leadi…

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7/7/25 AM UPDATE: Tourism surges; Indiana eyes nuclear future 4:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 7, 2025. Indiana’s tourism industry tops $3 billion with spending up 7% from pre-pandemic levels, and leaders see it as a tool for economic development. The state is also laying the groundwork for small modular nuclear reactors with new laws and incentives. Also: Toll rates rise on the Indiana T…

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“Am I crazy for doing this?” asks attorney turned bookstore owner 1:00:31

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Independent bookstores have been on the retail death watch for a few decades now. But, as one American author might put it, reports of their impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. For many, the recipe for success is local ownership, strict attention to local needs and concerns and calendars packed with special events to help create a sense…

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Tourism’s Big Economic Impact, Drone Tech Goes Global, Huntington University Hits the Big Screen 23:09

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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana’s $3 billion tourism industry takes center stage as new attractions and rural destinations boost economic development. Indiana Destination Development Corporation Interim CEO Amy Howell explains how tourism is opening doors for talent and business growth. Plus: Fishers-based Arrive…

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7/3/25 PM UPDATE: Farmer sentiment drops amid trade uncertainty; Indy manufacturer acquired 5:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 2, 2025. A monthly survey from Purdue University shows a drop in optimism among U.S. agriculture producers largely due to trade uncertainty. Plus, an Indianapolis manufacturer of drilling rigs has been acquired. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.co…

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Jimmie McMillian, chief diversity officer and senior corporate counsel at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, goes Off the Record 44:43

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In this episode of Indiana 250: Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Jimmie McMillian, senior corporate counsel and chief diversity officer at Penske Entertainment. McMillian shares his journey from growing up on Chicago’s South Side to leading diversity efforts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the NTT IndyCar Series. He discusses how…

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273: Is This Sustainable? A Conversation on Ambition, Identity & Doing Life Differently 31:01

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Leaving a stable career to start your own business? Terrifying. Doing it while raising kids, managing a household, and trying to keep your sanity? Even scarier. Anita Tulsiani and Helena Kelly, co-founders of Sagely & Co., know that struggle first hand. They left corporate jobs, took a leap into entrepreneurship, and redefined what success looks li…

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7/3/25 AM UPDATE: The Mill launches startup accelerator; hybrid work ends for state employees 4:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 3, 2025. Bloomington’s entrepreneurship hub The Mill has launched a new accelerator called “90 Days to Scale” to help startups grow. The state has ended more than 8,400 hybrid work agreements as Gov. Braun’s return-to-office policy takes effect. Also: Collegiate baseball returns to Kokomo, India…

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7/2/25 PM UPDATE: NutriPop prepares to hit shelves; Google identified as Indy data center developer 5:21

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 2, 2025. A group of University of Notre Dame graduates are looking to bring their healthy snack alternative to market. Plus, the company behind a major data center project in Indianapolis has been revealed. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.…

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7/2/25 AM UPDATE: New $46M courthouse opens; Community Health CEO to retire 4:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 2, 2025. A new $46 million judicial building opens today in downtown Martinsville as part of a $72 million campus. Community Health Network CEO Brian Mills will retire after more than 40 years with the system. Also: Fort Wayne narrows developers for its North River project, 23andMe’s new owner a…

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7/1/25 PM UPDATE: Purdue Global fueling aviation pipeline; Community Health CEO to retire 5:17

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of June 26, 2025. Economic development leaders are looking to capitalize on recent momentum in Indianapolis. The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents has a new leader, and Indianapolis is one of a few cities being considered for an NHL expansion team. Get the latest business news from …

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7/1/25 AM UPDATE: Columbus Regional to close unit; WNBA expands to 18 teams 4:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 1, 2025. Columbus Regional Health is closing two care units, resulting in 50 layoffs. Meanwhile, Deaconess Health says it will keep three Kentucky hospitals open. Also: The WNBA announces five expansion cities by 2030, Fort Wayne nears its $54 million aquatic center goal, a Whiting investment fi…

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6/30/25 PM UPDATE: Cashing in on Indy's momentum; Indy eyed for possible NHL expansion 5:50

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of June 26, 2025. Economic development leaders are looking to capitalize on recent momentum in Indianapolis. The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents has a new leader, and Indianapolis is one of a few cities being considered for an NHL expansion team. Get the latest business news from …

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6/30/25 AM UPDATE: Indy preps for WNBA All-Star Game; cigarette tax set to rise 4:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of June 30, 2025. With the Pacers’ NBA Finals run over, Indianapolis turns its focus to the WNBA All-Star Game in July. Indiana’s cigarette tax will triple starting July 1, and the state’s gas tax will rise by 1 cent. Also: Subaru celebrates 6 million vehicles made in Lafayette, Taylor University launch…

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The Sisters Behind Holiday World Talk Family, Fun & the Future 31:20

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Meet Leah Koch-Blumhardt and Lauren Koch-Crosby, the fourth-generation owners of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari—America’s first theme park. From free soft drinks and sunscreen to top-ranked water rides, they talk about what makes the park special, the importance of storytelling, and how they’re tackling challenges like seasonal staffing, rising c…

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Pete the Planner’s advice for Gen X’s retirement dilemmas 51:16

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Coming after the baby boomers, Generation X is often referred to as “the forgotten generation,” the self-reliant generation and perhaps the last free-range generation. Today, you certainly could argue that it's becoming the financial-panic generation. The first Gen Xers hit the workforce right around the time pensions gave way to 401(k) accounts wi…

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Clark, Catchings, and Capital: Hoops Events Fuel Indy’s Momentum 27:10

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Indy’s basketball momentum rolls on. After heartbreak in the NBA Finals, all eyes turn to Caitlin Clark and the WNBA All-Star Game — promising millions in economic impact. Gary Dick sits down with Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines on the city’s vision to become the epicenter of women’s sports. Also on the show: – Jim Schellinger introduc…

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6/27/25 PM UPDATE: Redux turns up volume on hearing aide business, Hoosier Racing Tire expands in Plymouth 5:45

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Fishers-based Redux has heard customer feedback and is launching some new hearing aide products that can charge while they dry. Hoosier Racing Tire is expanding its investment in Plymouth and is getting a tax abatement.By IBJ Media

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How to trust your portfolio over the long haul 1:06:19

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When the market is a rollercoaster and headlines won’t stop screaming, even the savviest investors can start second-guessing everything. In this episode, Pete, Damian, and Kristen unpack what confidence in investing actually means—and how to build it, rebuild it, and protect it when doubt creeps in.Segment 1 kicks off by normalizing the fear that e…

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6/27/25 AM UPDATE: Four data centers approved; Angola trail planned 4:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of June 27, 2025. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. approved incentives for four large data center projects, three in Indianapolis and one in Northern Indiana. Trine University and the city of Angola are partnering on a new 3.5-mile trail. Also: Phoenix Corp. breaks ground on a new HQ, NIPSCO wins …

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6/26/25 PM UPDATE: Huntington University growing film production efforts; Phenix Corp. expanding in Warrick County 5:58

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of June 26, 2025. Huntington University receives the first portion of a $1 million grant to launch an initiative designed to give more area high school students the opportunity to learn about film and media production. Plus, a Warrick County manufacturer is expanding. Get the latest business news from…

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6/26/25 AM UPDATE: Metamora canal may get saved; Kimball expands in Indy 4:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of June 26, 2025. After plans to close the Whitewater Canal Historic Site in Metamora, the town may receive a Lilly Endowment grant to preserve it. Kimball Electronics is opening a large medical manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, creating 345 jobs. Also: A $320 million redevelopment near Gainbridge…

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272: Budgets, Boundaries, and Raising Confident Teens 34:07

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany gets candid about the real cost of raising financially literate kids — and why teaching your teen how to budget might be the best parenting move you make this year. Tiffany shares how she and her husband JR are navigating financial literacy with their daughters, including the system they built to give her age…

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6/25/25 PM UPDATE: Kimball goes big with new Indy plant; Paper maps at state parks going away 5:36

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of June 25, 2025. Jasper-based Kimball Electronics is going big on its new facility in Indianapolis. Plus, the Indiana DNR is moving away from paper maps at state parks, and Butler University launches a new institute. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.…

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Dr. Katasha Butler, Medication and Regulatory Coordinator at Eskenazi Health 1:05:49

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Dr. Katasha S. Butler, PharmD, MBA, joins The Freedom Forum to share her inspiring rise from a curious grade schooler in Illinois to a senior healthcare leader at Eskenazi Health. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Butler reflects on her time at Spelman College and Butler University, her rapid ascent into pharmacy leadership, and the challenges …