Best The Center for Investigative Reporting Podcasts (2025)

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Proposal to Extend Youth Curfew in Marion County, Potential Changes for Indiana Medicaid, Downtown Apartment Residents Sue Over Safety Concerns, Indiana Greenhouse Gas Plan Nixed 5:14

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School leaders in Marion County are backing a proposal to extend youth curfew hours after two weekends of violence left five teenagers dead. Certain family caregivers could be allowed to provide attendant care through Indiana Medicaid again under a proposal from the state. Residents at a downtown apartment complex are suing the Indianapolis Housing…

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‘Slow motion crisis’: Why some of the most populous cities in the U.S. are sinking 5:13

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According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Cities, 28 of the most populous U.S. cities are sinking. It’s due to a phenomenon called land subsidence, exacerbated in many cases by humans extracting too much groundwater from underground aquifers. Ali Rogin speaks with Grist senior writer Matt Simon to learn more. PBS News is supported…

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We Regret to Inform You 49:42

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Bruce Praet is a well-known name in law enforcement, especially in California. He co-founded a company called Lexipol that contracts with more than 95 percent of police departments in the state and offers its clients trainings and ready-made policies. In one of Praet’s online training webinars, he offers a piece of advice that policing experts have…

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Back to School Community Resource Day, Abuse Investigation Program Could See Cuts, Braun Moves to Eliminate DEI in State Government, Indiana Plans to Grow Apprenticeship Programs 5:07

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Families can get free school supplies, backpacks, immunizations and car seats this Saturday. A program that investigates instances of abuse against patients with mental illness could see its budget cut by over half in Indiana. The Braun administration is implementing changes across Indiana state government to eliminate statements, policies and prog…

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Carlino Steps Away from Caucus, IPS Denies Bid by School Seeking Independence, Kokomo Woman Charged with Animal Neglect, Proof of Citizenship Required for Voter Registration 5:13

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Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino stepped away from the Democratic caucus following backlash she received after last month's meeting. Indianapolis Public Schools denied a bid by one of its campuses to leave district control and operate as an independent charter school. A woman is charged with animal neglect after she was convicted o…

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Weekend Mass Shooting Update, Preschool Price Hikes in Marion County, Proposal to Extend Curfew for Young People, Experts Worry Federal Changes Could Unravel HIV Efforts 9:18

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We're learning more about the teenagers allegedly involved in the mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis over the holiday weekend. Families in Marion County are seeing steep preschool price hikes. A proposal that aims to extend curfew hours for young people in Indianapolis was introduced during Monday night’s City-County Council meeting. Several ci…

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Is AI Pushing Us Closer to Nuclear Disaster? 30:34

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Earlier this year, Daniel Holz from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that its experts were moving the hands of the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds before midnight. The hands have been moved only 25 times since the clock’s creation in 1947, and they’re now the closest they’ve pointed to imminent global destruction. On this week’s More To…

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Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Aircraft, Faith Leaders Protest Federal Spending Cuts, Report on Anti-Abortion Laws and Regulations, Advocacy Group Works to Increase Child Care Access 6:16

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Purdue University announced it is sponsoring a mission to locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft. Faith leaders held a funeral service for those they say are "marked for death" by the federal tax and spending cut bill. Governor Mike Braun says Indiana agencies have improved coordination to better enforce Indiana's anti-abortion laws and regulations …

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Shehan Jeyarajah: CBS Sports College Football Wrtiter 56:11

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On his spectacular 5,000-word deep dive into Texas Tech football and the power (and limitations) of NIL dough. On creating content in a confusing time for content creators. On whether the writing dream still lives. On a Sri Lankan dude covering college sports in the deep south.

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Weekend Mass Shooting in Indy, Annual Naturalization Ceremony, Federal Education Grants Not Dispersed, Indiana 50501 & Indivisible Central Indiana hold picnic, HIV Cases on the Rise in Indy 6:30

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A mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday left two teenagers dead and five others injured. Some of America’s newest citizens took the Oath of Citizenship in downtown Indianapolis Thursday as the country celebrates its 249th birthday. The Trump administration told states last week that it won’t be dispersing nearly seven billion dollar…

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Study warns 1.5-degree warming limit can’t prevent dangers of melting glaciers 4:54

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The 2015 Paris agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius was thought to be the threshold for averting severe climate change impacts. But new research says even that level is too high to prevent the catastrophic consequences of sea level rise due to melting glaciers. John Yang speaks with Chris Stokes, one of the study’s aut…

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What the U.S. has accomplished in 250 years of innovation and what’s next 6:33

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President Donald Trump went to Iowa on Thursday to start the countdown to the nation’s 250th Independence Day next year. To mark the anniversary, the nonpartisan Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is looking at 250 years of U.S. innovation. John Yang speaks with Glenn Nye, the center’s president and CEO, about the project. PBS News…

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A Decade of Reveal 50:39

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This week on Reveal, we celebrate our 10-year anniversary with a look back at some of our favorite stories, from investigations into water shortages in drought-prone California to labor abuses in the Dominican Republic. And we interview the journalists behind the reporting to explain what happened after the stories aired. This is an update of an ep…

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Annual Fourth Fest, Fever Win Commissioner’s Cup, Tech Company Behind Data Center Proposal Named, Rideshare Vouchers for July 4th Weekend, Funding for Affordable Housing Initiatives 6:17

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Indianapolis is celebrating Independence Day with the annual Fourth Fest downtown. The Indiana Fever are the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champions. The name of the tech company behind a proposal to build a data center in Franklin Township has been hidden from the public. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute will offer vouchers for discounted Uber and…

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Long-Closed IPS School Repurposed, IN Supreme Court Hears a Property Tax Case, Public College Degree Programs Shrinking, Governor Mike Braun Explores Tolling IN’s Interstate Highways 5:13

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The long-closed John Marshall High school on the city’s far eastside will be repurposed. The Indiana Supreme Court heard a property tax case that could impact local government and school finances. Public colleges are planning to eliminate almost 20 percent of their degree programs across the state, following new legislative requirements. Governor M…

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Jeffrey Goldberg on Signalgate, Pete Hegseth, and the Risk of WWIII 30:24

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In March, The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, began receiving top secret messages from national security officials in the Trump administration after he’d been inadvertently added to an internal Signal chat. Many of those same officials oversaw recent military strikes against Iran. On this week’s More To The Story, host Al Letson sits …

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Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits 5:46

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Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious blow to the industry. Geoff Bennett discusses the potential with Dan Conant of Solar Holler, a solar installation company in W…

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Vision Zero Task Force Releases Initial Plan, Indiana DCS Reorganizes, Officials Seek to Execute Third Death Row Inmate, New Grant-Funded Site Opens for Mothers in Need of Breast Milk 5:39

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The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force has released an initial plan to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The Indiana Department of Child Services is undergoing what it calls a “transformational” reorganization of its agency. Indiana officials seek to execute a third death row inmate less than a year after the state ended i…

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Sergio Olmos: Investigative reporter, CalMatters 1:00:43

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On covering the Los Angeles ICE raids. On the legality and morality behind masked agents arresting brown men. On going from a 1.7 GPA to dropping out of community college to a career in journalism. On the (sustained) hope of America.

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Mural Unveiled at Fletcher Place Community Center, Proposal for Affordable Housing Project Receives Scrutiny, Wayne Township Superintendent to Retire, Arguments on Data Center 5:32

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A new mural was installed at the Fletcher Place Community Center, painted in anticipation for the WNBA All-Star weekend. A proposed project to address affordable housing in Indianapolis received scrutiny at a recent meeting. Jeff Butts, who has led Wayne Township schools for more than a decade, will retire in January. A proposed data center would r…

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Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology 5:11

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Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition technology to track the whales on their journeys, offering new insights into their habits and h…

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Elon Musk and JD Vance Want You to Breed. A Lot. 50:30

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What do Silicon Valley billionaires, religious parents of six, and eugenics-curious biotech founders have in common? Welcome to the world of pronatalism—a growing movement that aims to solve the so-called population crisis by making more babies. We follow the unlikely alliance between tech futurists and traditional conservatives who think it’s thei…

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Turmoil Continues Among Indianapolis City-County Democrats, New Downtown Charter School to Open Next Fall, Healthy Food Initiative, Modest Growth for Private School Voucher Program 5:37

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Turmoil among Indianapolis City-County Democrats continues following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the mayor's office. A new charter school is set to open downtown next fall. A new initiative aims to bring healthy food to Indianapolis communities. Indiana's private school voucher program expanded more modestly …

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Indiana's Lawsuits Against TikTok Move Forward, Bipartisan Support for Clean Energy in U.S. Senate, IU Could Lose Hundreds of Degree Programs, Concern Over Data Center on South Side 6:24

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The state of Indiana's lawsuits against TikTok can move forward after the Indiana Supreme Court decided not to take on the social media company's appeals. Advocates for federal clean energy tax credits are speaking directly to U.S. Senators through ads — including Todd Young of Indiana. Indiana University could lose hundreds of degree programs as p…

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Student Tobacco Use Continues to Decline, Two-Year Freeze on College Tuition Rates, Indiana Economy Holds Steady, Some Indiana Children May No Longer Qualify for Medicaid Services 5:28

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Tobacco use among middle and high school students in Indiana continues to decline. College tuition rates for Indiana’s undergraduate students will be paused for two years. One measure of the strength of Indiana’s economy held steady for a third month according to new preliminary data. Indiana is introducing new tools on July 1st to evaluate if chil…

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Mohsen Mahdawi Fought ICE and Won His Freedom. For Now. 29:34

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In April, Palestinian student activist Mohsen Mahdawi walked into an immigration office to obtain US citizenship. He left in handcuffs. The Columbia University student was detained by ICE and accused by the Trump administration of jeopardizing US foreign policy through his involvement in protests following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. On …

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Heat Advisory Extended for Central Indiana, Pacers Fans React to NBA Finals Loss, Parents Raise Concerns About Bus Rides and More at IPS, Housing Project for Adults Aging Out of Foster Care 5:25

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A heat advisory for Central Indiana was extended until this Friday. The Indiana Pacers will have to continue their quest for an NBA Championship another year, after they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the deciding game of the Finals. Parents and community members are raising concern about longer bus rides, school closures and a lack of transp…

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Bob Ryan: Legendary former Boston Globe basketball writer and columnist 1:05:31

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On how a 23-year-old kid out of New Jersey landed on the Celtics beat for the Globe. On battles with Tom Heinsohn, tragedy with Len Bias. On his time covering the Red Sox and Don Zimmer. On today's journalism landscape.

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New WNBA Legacy Project Mural Planned for Indy, Marion County Could Lose Local Dollars, Federal Proposal Could Impact Medicaid, IN Secretary of State Faces Scrutiny over Spending 5:31

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A new mural is coming to the Fletcher Place Community Center in downtown Indy as part of the WNBA Legacy Project. Marion County school districts could soon lose a significant amount of local dollars. A recent proposal by the U.S. Senate could require Indiana to roll back eligibility in the Medicaid expansion program. Indiana Secretary of State Dieg…

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The 13th Step 51:10

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Across the country, women seeking addiction treatment are being harassed and assaulted by men in positions of power. The problem is so pervasive that it has a name among those in the industry: the 13th Step. “I fell right into it, right into it. You know, it’s like, it’s just, you're so vulnerable,” says a victim named Andrea. “The 13-stepper is li…

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Indy Council Approves Funds for Sexual Misconduct Investigation, Indiana Pacers Win Game 6, IBLC Members Reflect on Juneteenth, Urban Farms Challenged by Funding Cuts 8:30

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The Indianapolis City-County Council approved funds to pay law firm Fisher Philips the remaining money owed for an independent investigation into the handling of sexual misconduct allegations. The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to force a game 7 in the NBA Finals. Indiana’s Black Legislative Caucus Members reflect on Juneteenth. The …

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Pacers Fight to Survive in NBA Finals, Advancements Toward Environmentally-Friendly Future, Settlement with Purdue Pharma Over Role in Opioid Crisis, Potential Strike at Duke Energy 5:16

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The Indiana Pacers will return to Indianapolis fighting to stay alive in the NBA Finals. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability recently released its annual report highlighting local advancements toward a more environmentally-friendly future. Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Monday that 55 attorneys general have agreed to a settlement with…

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“Madness”: A Retired Brig. General Slams Trump’s Military Power Grab 28:04

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Greg Smith spent 35 years in the Army National Guard. But he’s never witnessed the military used the way it’s being deployed in Los Angeles in response to protests opposing the Trump administration’s immigration raids. On this week’s More To The Story, Smith discusses how the military appears increasingly tasked with enforcing a political agenda ra…

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Can AI help solve India’s food and water insecurity? 8:05

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One of the largest challenges facing India: how to sustain food production for 1.4 billion people amid deteriorating soil quality, diminishing water supplies and climate change. For some, including hundreds of artificial intelligence startup companies, the challenge represents a business opportunity. From India, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. PBS News…

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Indiana Fever Beats New York Liberty, New Hotel Coming to Indy Airport, 'Food in Transit' Program Offers Free Produce in Indianapolis, Letter Calls for Gov. Braun to Address Housing Crisis

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The Indiana Fever delivered the reigning WNBA champions the New York Liberty its first loss of the season on Saturday. A new hotel is coming to the Indianapolis International Airport. The 'Food in Transit' program is back for its eighth year, offering free produce to Indianapolis residents. More than 700 organizations and individuals signed a lette…

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Jeremy Lanuti: Lead singer, Mimicking Mars 51:43

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On what it is to be a young singer/songwriter trying to make it in 2025. On writing about an ex-girlfriend without pissing her off. On whether a rocker's talent is truly no illusion.

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Highlights of VA OIG’s Oversight Work from May 6:04

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Each month, the VA Office of Inspector General publishes highlights of our oversight reports, congressional testimony, and investigative work. In May 2025, the VA OIG published 11 reports that included 54 recommendations. Report topics varied from an audit of the VHA’s Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to a he…

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Indianapolis 'No Kings' Protest, Making Healthcare Accessible for Formerly Incarcerated People, Summer Meetings about Future of Public Schools, Interview with Lauren Roberts 9:09

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Thousands gathered at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend, part of the "No Kings" protests that took place nationwide. A new partnership on Indianapolis’s near north side is trying to make healthcare more accessible for formerly incarcerated people. A group responsible for shaping the future of public schools in Indiana…

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2024 Broke the Democrats. Can They Put Themselves Back Together? 50:44

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For the first time in two decades, the Democratic Party has found itself without a clear party leader or even an obvious frontrunner. Angry and adrift, politicians and voters are clashing over how to fight back. They’re also grappling with an uncomfortable new reality: The places that shifted hardest away from Democrats last fall were the kinds of …

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Fishers Adds 1,000 Acres, Advanced Manufacturing Workers in High Demand, Indy's First Knozone Action Day of the Year, BP Puts Underground Carbon Emission Project on Hold 5:14

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Fishers announced last week that nearly one thousand acres have been added to the city. Advanced manufacturing workers are in high demand across the state and there’s a growing need for credentialed workers in the sector. Indianapolis issued its first Knozone Action Day of the year. Oil company BP has put its project to store its carbon emissions u…

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Third Councilor Calls for Hogsett to Resign, Lebanon Warehouse Expansion Could Create 700 Jobs, Keystone Group Buys Vacant Monument Circle Building, Indy's Plan to House 350 People 4:51

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A third member of the Indianapolis City-County Council has called for Mayor Joe Hogsett to resign. The expansion of a manufacturing warehouse in Lebanon is expected to create nearly 700 new jobs. The Keystone Group announced it purchased the former Anthem headquarters on Monument Circle. The City of Indianapolis announced a plan Tuesday for housing…

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Sexual Harassment Investigation Eclipses Spending Package at Indy Council, Circle City Readers Funded Through December, Seawall Repairs Near Michigan City Plant, Travel Ban Protest 5:55

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A $27 million spending package at the Indianapolis City-County Council's Monday meeting was overshadowed by the fallout from a sexual harassment investigation. The Circle City Readers program is now funded through December. The northwest Indiana utility NIPSCO is working to repair a seawall near its Michigan City coal plant. People protested Presid…

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Trump’s Trade War Is Stressing Red State Farmers 26:14

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Bryant Kagay is a farmer in Missouri feeling the uncertainty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs up close. He voted for Trump last year but now questions whether the trade war with China is part of a long-term strategy that could help US businesses or merely a short-term negotiating tactic. In this episode of More To The Story, he says the on-again…

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Indiana Included in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs, New Facility Helps Hoosiers with HIV, Transitional Housing Complex Reopens, Some IN Children Not Able to Join Preschool Program 5:15

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Indiana is one of the states included in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs. More people living with H-I-V in Indiana will have access to supportive services with the opening of a new facility. A transitional housing complex in Indianapolis partially reopens, less than a year after a fire damaged the property. Why some Indiana children will NOT b…

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