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Indianapolis native Janet Flanner (1892-1978) was a journalist and author who wrote more than 50 years for The New Yorker magazine. The funeral service organization Flanner Buchanan, and the community center Flanner House were formed by members of her family. Our guest, Scott Keller, is her relative, producer of a play about her ("They Call Me Genet") and a scholar who spent personal time with her.

Jeanette Watts is a performer, author, seamstress, and all-around motivator of groups wanting to enjoy life by dancing through history. We met her at the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival in Sedalia, Missouri. We, in company with dozens of others, enjoyed her immensely. Here are relevant links: dancingthroughhistory.com, or, googling "History Is My Playground." Also, JeanetteAMLWatts@gmail.com. She also has been named "The Johnny Appleseed of Dance."

High School Student Anderson Pries describes his appreciation for Ragtime, plus its history and various forms. Mr. Pries is founder of a new ragtime festival in South Elgin, Illinois, August 22, 2026: FOX RIVER RAGTIME FESTIVAL (Google Fox River Trolley Museum or look at https://www.facebook.com/people/Fox-River-Ragtime-Festival/61588084132100/)

David Steele manages a world-wide consultancy usually involving how to manage relationships with customers.

Rhonda Cook, President of Cook Government Advisors, talks about her experiences at a meeting of The Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute which highlighted important issues in local government.

Our guest, Walter Barbary, who is studying aviation at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, has just started a formal program to become a commercial pilot.

Bill Benner brings his experience to a discussion of a new stadum for The Bears, arrival of The Baltimore Colts, and much more, even including volleyball. Bill reported 31 years for The Indianapolis Star, 14 years for The Indianapolis Business Journal, and many months on the weekly television show, "Inside Indiana Business."

Life of Benjamin Harrison with Charles Hyde, President and CEO of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, the number one Indianapolis visitors site by Trip Advisor (out of more than 370 experiences available in Indianapolis.)

Podcast co-host Morton Marcus does not want suggestions. He wants to turn where he wants to turn. He wants to choose the correct and appropriate word. Leave him alone!

Clayton Taylor is a televison producer with almost 5 decades under his belt. We last interviewed him in July, 2021. He talks about one of his favorites, "Finding Superman," and one not so favored, "Melania."

First black deputy mayor, president of The Urban League, leader of The Indiana Sports Corporation, and business executive, Joe Slash is more than qualified to speak about race relations, DEI, and dynamics of interracial history and circumstances.

Eric Grayson is a film historian and collector who lends 16mm and 35mm films, and, when asked, projects those films for interested audiences, including at scheduled public audiences at Garfield Park in Indianapolis. He has two web sites: filmeric.com; Drfilm. net. He also has a periodic blog accessible at no charge through the first web site. Among his many gems are films from the original Milan basketball team, real games, that became the subject of the film "Hoosiers." (Now stored in Bloomington.) [A weak broad band connection caused interruptions in this recording without affecting the essence.]

Having previously served in public office, and having sought higher offices such as Lt. Governor of Indiana and Congress person from Indiana's Fifth Congressional District, Christina has a lot to say about public issues as well as suggestions for persons starting their careers. In this context, her book, "Why Not You," is right on target.

Morton attended an "open" meeting that voted on a budget, without explanation, without discussion, without public testimony, and authorized payments beyond its stated purpose.

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Spiegel directs GIMA, The Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance, an ecumenical organization advocating for a legal envornment more friendly to tenants, starting with the premise that Indiana is in the top five of the most unfriendly states. In Indiana, a tenant can be one-day late, prosecuted the next day, out within the month, with a total debit rising 200 % due to legal fees and related costs. If unpaid, with 8 % interest, the tenant might not qualify for a future apartment or even for a mortgage.

Rafael Sanchez, "Chief Impact Officer" of Old National Bank in Indianapolis, is working to open a "Minority Deposit Institution" in Indianapolis, at two locations, by the first quarter of 2026. This work is from a man who has served on more than 35 boards, profit and non profit, including groups assisting minorities. MDIs are explained, and we learn about his background having been born in Puerto Rico.

With seven years under its belt, The Fonseca Theater has become an important part of The Haughville Community located west of down town Indianapolis. Its wide variety of programs and neighborhood services are the highlights of this conservatiion with Jordan Schwartz, its leader.

Forgive this please: Want to learn about poetry from a poet? This podcast will do it. Amanda J. Bradley is an accomplished poet. She has three published collections plus scores of individually published poems while also serving as a writer and as a teacher, including at Butler University.

Speaking to us from an office having two million COVID tests--with lithium batteries--stored just outside, Gregg Keesling tells us about recycling, fire hazards, land fills, vapes, and more. What to do? One idea is the new Indianapolis curbside recycling program. Equally important, education, especially for people who bring peanut butter containers, with residue of peanut butter, expecting it to be recycled. Nope. Food does not work. (Gregg is founder and president of Recyle Force.)

Carol Rogers helps to manage Stats America, used by more than 1 million persons a year to quickly find practical data for decision making.

In Indianapolis, even up-to-the-minute pot hole data is available.

Data, of course, provides information, but not always answers. Why, for example, is Indiana in the top three states attracting incoming college freshman, but most of them leave us.

This conversation also includes information about the 2020 Census.

Our guest, Glen Kwok, CEO of The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, is a world leader in developing and promoting the finest emerging violinists.

In this stimulating interview he talks about careers of violinists, modern violins which duplicate the sounds and effectiveness of those made by the old masters, as well as the unique phenomenon that the Indianapolis competition, scheduled every four years, is the best in the world, though not always seen as such by the home town.

James Glass has spent most of his life studying and protecting historic buildings.

As one of the first staff members of The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, and as a doctoral student whose thesis topic was the history of one of the first preservation acts of Congress, James knows his stuff.

Naturally, Morton challenges assumptions about the value of old properties, a common element in our series of conversations.

Tom Akins was principal timpanist of The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra from 1965 to 1991. He wrote a history of the ISO called "Crecsendo" (1930-2005) and "Behind The Copper Fence" about the dynamics of an orchestra, playing his instrument, working with other musicians, tuning, and even the ISO softball team.

He told us how a person with only two arms and two legs manages four drums in a concert, especially in a concerto for timpani.

Judge Judy, interesting estates, classic automobiles, women in the law, trailers, the Wabash river, litigation, are some of the topics covered in this wide-ranging conversation with 50-year attorney John Gambs of Lafayette, Indiana.

Not mentioned is the restaurant menu item, The Gambs Burger. (Yes, a real restaurant offered this real burger.)

Mike Furnish is a "white hat," a referee of Indiana high school football games. Within the profession, he is a leader, having been active in associations and as a teacher of rules to new officials.

Mike also is past president of Special Olympics Indiana.

Here we learn how a crew operates, the personal challenges and rewards, and how Peyton Manning butchered a coin toss.

James Johnson, CEO of The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, converses with Morton and John about hiring musicians, the correlation between young persons who played an instrument and their love of music as adults, how musicians are hired, the role of video images, and financial dynamics between management and musicians.

In his view, transparency and pizza make a difference.

Howeypolitics.com, a thorough, popular, award-winning internet news service in Indiana, was started by Brian, an inevitable evolution of journalism that started with his grandfather, then his father, then a news clipping service, and, now, daily and weekly emailed newsletters, by subscription, plus a web site with several dozen contributors.

And this question: will philanthropic or government-sponsored news replace for-profit business models?

Having created and served a half dozen festivals of film, Craig Prater arrived in Indianapolis to make ours even more world class.

Craig is first a believer in the positive power of film, and, second, in the opportunities afforded by Indianapolis. In less than three years, he has created a festival of short films and a "cultural journey" (films from one country, such as Mexico, India and Germany).

David Horth, Chief Executive Officer of Indyhumane, talks about services, philosophies, and his personal journey to becoming head of the largest humane society in Indiana.

Journalist, author, playwright, and, at one time, stand-up comedian, Lou Harry, talks about journalism.

The discussion includes the four tenants of the code of ethics of The Society of Professional Journalist.

Following up on last week's podcast with retired city planner Clarke Kahlo we talk about specific projects: trees on Crown Hill Cemetery, public art on the scenic canal walk, park space on the canal, trees on streets, and the new White River visioning project proposed by developers and tourism advocates.

Volunteer citizen action resulted in cancellation or substantial modification in various proposals that would have eliminated green space and remove trees.

Retired city planner Clarke Kahlo describes his volunteer activity intervening in the city planning process. He identifies development proposals that are not appropriate, gathers information, organizes opposition, and appeals to decision-making government bodies.

Morton argues that all proposed developments should be more widely publicized. He then plays devils advocate suggesting he should have more freedom to build whatever he wants on his property.

In our next program, Clarke talks about specific projects.

Tom Battista has led an eclectic life. Starting with development of bakeries, restaurants, and even a viewing area called Idle, Tom found time to stage manage for Maria Carey, David Bowie, and Jimmy Buffett.

People management is his expertise, his way of being. Sweeping up at the restaurant, finding homes for employees, identifying talent, respect for Mr. Buffett, and a supportive family, have made it all possible.

Howard Kellman, "The Voice of the Indianapolis Indians," talks about broadcasting and exchanges memories with fellow Brooklyn-ite Morton Marcus.

Individuals with intellectual disabilities are discussed with The President and CEO of Special Olympics Indiana, Jeff Mohler.

A highlight is a conversation about whether persons with intellectual disabilities may be "cured," concluding with the answer,"maybe not." However, with sensitivity and care, with new technologies, with modified infrastructures, new ways of viewing the personal health care of special Olympians, and their employment opportunities, significant progress is under way.

GIPC, The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, is headed by our guest, Beth White, who describes the history of the committee, as well as of unified government in central Indiana.

Among its many activities is a summer jobs program for youth, and general coordination between government and the private sector. Perhaps her most serious and personal interest is voting, which she considers "the civil rights issue of our time." Related to that is her activities towards garnering a "complete count," a full and accurate census in 2020.

(Beth recently served as Marion County Clerk.)

Morton: "At 80, I have fewer opinions."

John: "New activity, pickle ball."

Morton: "Gerrymandering threatens our society."

John: "Board service expands horizons."

Morton: "Too many choices."

John: "New song: The Amazon Wagon is a comin."

And: We like each other.

The Indiana Forest Alliance wants to preserve these natural assets while gaining for our state the highest possible revenues from harvested trees.

Rae Schnapp, Ph.D., a lifetime student of rivers, forests, and the outdoors in general, describes these efforts as well as how net profits of tree sales are overstated because costs of forest management, pest control, road maintenance, and administration, are not deducted from revenues, but are paid by line items in the state budget.

Pete Dunn was a financial adviser before graduating from Hanover, having earned his Series 7 stock brokers license. He made money day trading while entertaining as a stand up comedian.

Pete's work, the best John has known. is syndicated in many Gannett newspapers, and through a personal blog, podcast, and You Tube episodes.

Although we focused on his personal and professional life, we heard these gems: "Hit The Match" "I am a fixer." "No, I am not anti debt, perhaps not even frugal." "Earliest money is the best money." "Drive your car into the ground."

"Match Support Specialist" Rodney Ferguson (now known as "Senior Mentoring Relationship Specialist") has been creating and nurturing relationships since 2013.

How does a volunteer "Big" meet a "Little?" That topic plus other information about Big Brothers, Big Sisters, of Central Indiana, is well covered in Rodney's charming descriptions of his personal life and professional accomplishments, especially the story of one young man who went from tragedy to success in this fine mentoring program.

Farmer, trade group leader, development expert, consultant about servant leadership, Phil Anderson reflects on opportunities found in small Indiana towns. (He has visited all of them. Yes. All!)

Phil's firm is Re Think, Doing Outside the Box. "Constant persuasion mode," "followers chose leaders; we only can decide to serve," "small towns must be wired," "allow new ideas to ruminate," and tourism/community development in Metamora, are highlights of this conversation.

Jeff Sparks, founder of the writer's camp called The New Harmony Project, founder of The Heartland International Film Festival, and recently a promoter/coordinator of a new criminal justice center, reflects on how stories affect culture.

Jeff's Book, "Changing Culture Through Stories," is described.

Creating a redistricting commission in Indiana is a goal of Common Cause Indiana, headed by Julia Vaughn, with whom John and Morton discuss negative effects of gerrymandered districts in the context of the 2018 midterm elections.

Along the way we hear about the "guillotine of data," and Governor Holcomb's 2016 pledge to reform the system.

During a flurry of idle chatter, John and Morton exchange thoughts about Bingo, The Lottery (very bad for kids), amending the Indiana constitution (very bad, too much clutter), making ATMs into gambling machines, negotiating improvement in a private road, and wasteful spending by a neighborhood.

If that were not enough, the two old men then conclude that in Indiana, change is impossible.

Irena Goloschokin left Russia in 1989 with $90. Now she is a successful, honored, Indianapolis businesswoman who supports her adopted community through public radio and The New World Youth Orchestra, among others. Meanwhile, she helps to manage Copper Mountain Technologies and its award-winning product, the vector network analyzer (which tests radio frequency devices.)

Morton and John talk gerrymandering with former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore Boehm. Topics considered are term limits, early decisions about apportionment, inherited seats, how "fairness" may be measured, and how gerrymandered districts favor election of persons with radical (not centrist) points of view.

During "Sound Off," John talks about the profound effects of The Heartland International Film Festival.

Mollianne Cameron, with her husband Russell, and their children Cavan and Clara, wrote, produced, edited, directed and distributed "Lakota Girls," an historical drama about Indian life, racial prejudice, and lasting friendship.

The film will appear on major, national platforms.

Subjects considered in this interview are family, learning to make a feature film, film festival submission criteria, the origin of story, The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and prospects for earning a return on investment.

Long-time, retired, Marian University professor William Doherty talks about teaching, the significance of teaching humanities, whether any person who uses Facebook is a "fool," and whether The Kavanaugh nomination will be "historic."

Answer: depends on how long he serves, and future events.

At the end, John reflects on the importance--the temporary importance--that people assign to an investment fad, to a current event, and to the risks of both investing and life.

Kurt Vonnegut Library historian, William Briscoe, gives a concise biography of the novelist while describing the library in down town Indianapolis.

In "Sound Off" at the conclusion, Morton suggests that utilizing federal funds for local infrastructure projects does not reflect true local priorities and efficiencies.

Adam Todd, Manager of The Nora Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, talks about services, inter library loan, PLAC cards which allow persons to use libraries all over Indiana, and management challenges.

In "Sound Off" at the end, John talks about the big lies.

John and Morton interview Stan Soderstrom, Executive Director of Kiwanis International (and chair of The Heartland International Film Festival) about the history of service clubs and prescriptions for success.

At the end, John tells about his experience taking a world class violinist to school groups.

David Bride, President of the Central Indiana Chapter of the AFL-CIO (with 25,000 members) talks about right-to-work, Labor Fest (an annual labor day celebration on Georgia Street), and his six-year-old daughter who convinced Mayor Hogsett to visit her school.

In "Shout Out" at the end, Morton advocates cross training between emergency and police personnel.

This unstructured, unscripted conversation leads to a lesson in fundamental economics, hedge funds, debt (local,national,corporate) the stock market, Paul Samuelson and a share of meaningless frivolity.

Indianapolis Business Journal editor Greg Andrews talks to Morton and John about his reporting and editing career, the challenges of providing news both in print and on line, and the use and misuse of press releases.

During "Sound Off" Morton describes new GDP statistics organized, for the first time, by county.

Physical trainer Sam Woodworth discusses his profession and the related science. As author of "Foam Rolling," Sam describes the discipline, which often precedes a work out He also states that a more important element of life is the quality of posture, day in and day out.

At the end, in a new section called "Sound Off," John comments on a recent comparison between the "Mueller" Justice Department investigation and the hearings of Senator Joe McCarthy.

Long-time Indiana labor leader Chuck Deppert comments on the decline of labor unions, the status of modern union leadership, a possibility of new organizations emerging, and accomplishments of his life in the labor movement.

With twenty years experience, retired pollster Jeff Lewis comments on emerging trends both in the techniques of opinion sampling and in political changes, such as the decline in the number of persons self-identifying as Republican, the increase in Independent, and the stable trend for Democrat.

Jeff also considers commercial polling which, he feels, is used most of the time by sales executives to document their preexisting assumptions.

Brian Newman, production manager at The Indiana Repertory Theatre, explains the economics of mounting plays. With an annual budget of $1.5 million, Brian must allocate assets for everything on stage ("except that which breathes.")

Lee Lewellen. President and CEO of The Indiana Economic Development Association, talks about development issues, such as scarcity of qualified workers, and scarcity of housing for new workers.

He also describes the nature of his association, a group of development officers from all over Indiana.

John and Morton again converse with Bob Kennedy, who, among his many professional activities, served as director of The Department of Metropolitan Development and as a member of the Metropolitan Development Commission.

Bob describes the work of the department and the commission, especially after the creation of Unigov in Indianapolis.

Community activist Stacey Clark has led her neighborhood, Driftwood Hills, in opposition to a development which will destroy trees and exacerbate density and traffic problems.

Along they way, a new neighborhood association has been created which wishes to represent itself independently from The Nora Community Council.

Urban transportation expert Bob Kennedy, previously interviewed (June 15, 2018, "The Last Mile, Uber to Red"), proposes elimination of the interstate through our central city.

"Interstate traffic," he says, "can go around." Beautiful boulevards can change the downtown. Air and other pollutants (such as rubber), can and should be reduced. Tolling is a viable option. Interstate traffic could run below ground level. These all are stimulating ideas in this conversation.

Organized in 2002, The Formosa Quartet recently "kickstarted" a CD.

A member of the quartet is Jasmine Lin, competitor in an early edition of The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, and a student of its founder, Josef Gingold.

In this conversation with Jasmine, we learn about revenue sources, the crowd funding technique, playing in subways, how classical music affects loiterers, the quartet's foray into the jazz of Stephene Grappelli, and Jasmine's visit to Indiana University.

Greg Osborne ("Oz"), a wine and spirits vendor since 1980, talks about dynamics of the wine business.

He purchases most wines sold by The 21st Amendment, and sells many bottles from a door on 86th Street.

Urban transportation dominates this discussion between John, Morton, and Bob Kennedy, long-time Indianapolis resident, activist and observer who is architect, urban planner, former director of the Metropolitan Development Commission, former lead architect of our library system, and a founder of "Rethink 65-70," a volunteer citizens group offering ideas on the Indianapolis inner city interstate highway loop. (https://rethink65-70.org)>

Bob believes that future transportation efficiency involves "The Last Mile," services between destination and drop off, such as stations along the new Indianapolis Red Line bus system. One solution is ride sharing.

John and Morton talk about the function of The Federal Home Loan Bank system with Michael J. Hannigan, Jr., a director of the FHLB of Indianapolis, who served a term as vice chair.

Mike proposes that liberalization of lending criteria led to the crash of 2008, and that related restrictions legislated since that time are too onerous.

President Trump hinted at the content and direction of jobs data one hour prior to official release.

Morton believes this is an affront to the integrity of data, and a step toward political control of the accuracy and timing of information.

Owner, operator of Myprettybabi.com, Francisnelli Bailoni Santos Tuca, of Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, describes her two businesses. The first is walking dogs by way of WAG, a program that matches dog owners with dog walkers.

Her second business is handmade embroidery and crochet, plus jewelry and accessories, for both living pets and for memorials.

Our guest, Bill Briscoe, is a retired Monsanto product manager who, in 1970, helped to create and produce the world's first commercial plastic soft drink container.

Bill describes how the original product would have served well, but was taken off the market by FDA action, reversed five years later, but, by then, too late, because a different product dominated the market.

Morton Marcus and John Guy interview real estate investor Laura Guy about gentrification, buying and selling properties, and improving our community.

Wide ranging discussion of railroad travel.

Does a negative balance of trade matter?

Why do service representatives stand all day? Does it hurt? Could not airlines, grocery stores, and others, allow employees to sit, as in Europe?

A discussion about the condition of roads in Indianapolis with consultant Allen Ray Davidson, a road pavement engineer with The Indiana Department of Transportation.

Problems with Indianapolis streets. Solution? A billion dollars or more.

Is inflation around the corner? We do not know, but, looking back, it has been insidious. That, plus advice on selecting a career or business.

Are stock market providers misleading the public? Are they asking the public to assume too much risk? Should government act to reduce the sharp movements of the market?

John and Morton's inaugural podcast.

That is the corner from which June Rochelle expands her work, joys, and opportunities to teach. While a good share of her life is singing, such as a periodic vocalist at The Cole Porter Room of The Indiana Historical Society, and as a back up singer for Diana Ross and Celine Dion, she also teaches in library and schools. The subject? Use of artificial intelligence in many contexts, such as teaching non-reading five year olds how to play Scrabble.

Keep teachers happy, expel disruptive kids or place them together in one classroom, establish a choice of education tracks such as the college track and the vocational track, and end grade inflation,* are discussed in this conversation with Indianapolis author Richard W. Garrett. His book is "U.S. Education is in Trouble, Let's Fix It!: 22 Reform Proposals."

*47 % of high school graduates get A grades, giving parents a false sense of satisfaction. Meanwhile, only 35 % or less pass standard examinations.

United States withdrawal of programed funds is a challenge for grant-writer Anne Laker. In this conversation, she lists specifics, while also stating that future applications must not contain certain words that guarantee rejection. Yet we must not forget: "funders are people too."

Improvement in traffic control/flow, and advances in methods to recognize whether a vehicle, bicycle, or human, is in the intersection, will improve safety and comfort of trips. Our guest, Darcy Bullock, is Lyles Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Joint Transportation Research Program with Courtesy Appointments in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

To increase the number of Republican seats in The House of Representatives, certain states have been asked to re-district, or, perhaps better expressed, to "gerrymander" in favor of the Republican administration. Julia Vaughn, Executive Director of Common Cause Indiana, which long has campaigned that districts should be drawn impartially, with no original bias. If successful, parties in the future could re-district at will instead of just after the decennial census.

As co-president of Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence, Jerry King thinks daily about use of guns in violent situations. Generally, gun violence has been declining in The Untied States except among young men for whom his organization conducts camps and seminars.

After a brief discussion of DNR orders (Do Not Resuscitate), we learn about the Mobile Integrated Health Service of The Pike Township fire department. Out guest is Wendy Utzig who is an Emergency Medical Technician, Registered Nurse, with advanced training in hospice and palliative care, who serves as Community Resource Paramedic. Services include fall prevention education, home safety evaluations, medication reconciliation and chronic disease support.

As part of a retired/covid activity, Jeff Rasley and his wife Alicia visited, photographed, and wrote about more than 200 Indiana towns. Their reports are on his Facebook page, as well as at JeffreyRasley,com. (Kokomo, Marion, Converse, Winona Lake, Clay City, Linton, Lawerenceburg, Tell City, West Baden and Princeton are mentioned.)

What do primogeniture, seats in churches and classrooms, the alphabet, gender, chance, merit, personal height, and first-come/first-served have in common? The answer, according to Morton Marcus in this unique lecture, is each is used to allocate authority, position, and scarce resources.

Every state, and many territories and tribal governments, have publicly-funded entities to protect our residents from sexual violence. Ours is headed by Beth White, who works to increase sensitivity to these problems. Among her many points is "we never, repeat never, blame the victim," and even the word "victim" is being replaced with the word "survivor."

Shawn Curtis teaches a fascinating and appropriate combination of subjects at an Indiana high school, and each of his subjects is being debated in legislatures and governors' offices. Those subjects are history, economics, and home economics such as personal finance. By mentioning personal challenges with some of his teachers, he demonstrates how to keep students interested.

What is the relationship between the study of cullinary science and history? John Cooney, teacher of history at IVY Tech Community College, answers that question and others.

Optometrist Dr. Diana Fisher explains how she opened a new service in Carmel, Indiana, called Rejuvenate, Eye and Face Medspa, which arose from modern technologies that provide treatment for both dry eye and various issues of the skin. We also learn about the evolution of her career from providing intense hospital nursing care, to optometry, to lasik and cataract care, to her new business.

Complicated. Confused? Ask an expert, because every company, every plan, is different. Dave Pearson is an expert, having served clients, and represented various companies, since 2009. This discussion considers eligibility, differences between direct Medicare and Advantage Plans offered by private companies, and differences among plans. What is covered? Only one way to find out: read the description of benefits of your plan.

Our resident pollster and scholar, Jeff Lewis, returns for a wide-ranging talk about opinion polling and surveys. Why polls, we ask? "Because news organizations need the resulting headlines," says Jeff, while also citing the weaknesses inherent in small samples. (Jeff worked more than 20 years as head of a polling organization.)

Whatever you wanted to know about concrete, about those big trucks, about tunnels, about on sight manufactured concrete for highways, and more, is contained in this delightful conversation with Joe Sanders.

Having community action experience in South Bend, Indiana, Elias Crim now sees a national perspective from a home on Capitol Hill. He is a communications and fund raising expert now beginning work on berhalf of Lawndale Christian Development Corporation in Chicgo which, among other projects, wants to build 1,000 new homes.

Conveniently timed with the start of the 2023 session of The Indiana General Assembly, this podcast, with former Hartford City Mayor Joseph Castelo, covers diverse issues, such as highway placement, pollution, public health, police services, trash collection, and much more.

At the end, stay tuned for an outstanding piano duo with our guest, Tim Stephenson, a doctoral candidate in piano at Indiana University, development officer with The Indianapolis Symphony orchestra, teacher, and performing pianist. Here we learn about composition, imagination, sweaty hands, and his March recitals in Bloomington.

After years creating new programs at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Scott Evenbeck became Founding President of Guttman College in New York City.

In this conversation Scott describes an innovation that has increased graduation rates: the requirement to attend "bridge" programs that acclimate new students to college life. He also talks about Boy Scouts in Indianapolis and the joy of living in New York City.