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Indiana’s Second and Final Governor’s Debate

On Tuesday night, the Indiana Debate Commission hosted the second and final governor’s debate. Republican Governor Eric Holcomb, Democratic candidate Dr. Woody Myers and Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater sparred over a range of issues, including the coronavirus vaccine, police reform and legalized marijuana. The debate was moderated by Nadia Brown, an assistant professor of political science and African-American studies at …

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WFHB Local News – October 28th, 2020

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 28th, 2020. Later in the program, WFHB News Director Kade Young breaks down last night’s second and final governor’s debate. More election coverage in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment. But first, your local news brief: The Indiana State …

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WFHB Local News – October 26th, 2020

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 26th, 2020. Later in the program, we will hear from Molly Weiler, an avid listener and supporter of WFHB News. That testimonial is coming later in the show. Also coming up in the next half hour, A Few Minutes with the Mayor – our weekly segment where we talk to Mayor …

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WFHB DJs Begin Broadcasting Live-From-Home 

WFHB’s DJs are broadcasting from their own home studios so that they may remain physically distant and safe. Programs like Golden Age Radio, Dark End of the Street, Reggae Children, and Planetary Caravan have already started and we’re adding more remote DJs live each week. Tune in to this new era of WFHB as we embark on new ways to …

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Ron Eid, Publisher of the Limestone Post: A Fund Drive Testimonial

Ron Eid, publisher of the Limestone Post, talks about why community journalism is so important. He mentions his support of the diversity of programming here at WFHB, such as Bring It On, Hola Bloomington, Kiteline and Eco Report. Eid also discusses how WFHB banded together with the Limestone Post on several collaborative projects, such as the housing and eviction crisis …

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WFHB Local News – October 21st, 2020

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. Later in the program, you will hear coverage of the first governor’s debate in Indianapolis. The three candidates for Governor clashed over how to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and how to fund schools in Indiana. More on that later in the show. Also coming up in the next half …

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Education and the Pandemic: Indiana’s First Governor’s Debate

On Tuesday, the Indiana Debate Commission hosted the state’s first gubernatorial debate.  With only two weeks before the election, Republican Governor Eric Holcomb, Democrat Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater faced off in remote sections of WFYI’s television studio without a live audience. The debate was moderated by Andrew Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics. The …

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WFHB Local News – October 20th, 2020

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 20th, 2020. Later in the program, The League of Women Voters presents the latest edition of its podcast – Civic Conversations. In today’s segment, host Jim Allison speaks with Karen Wheeler, Monroe County Election Supervisor. Also coming up in the next half hour, you will hear from WFHB Correspondent Katrine Bruner …

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Civic Conversations: Elections

With Election Day only two weeks away – we present the latest edition of the League of Women Voters’ podcast – Civic Conversations. This month’s program focuses on elections. Host Jim Allison talks to Karen Wheeler, election supervisor for Monroe County Election Central. You can hear Civic Conversations every month on the WFHB Local News.

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WFHB Local News – October 19th, 2020

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 19th, 2020. Later in the program, WFHB Assistant News Director Sydney Foreman talks to Mayor John Hamilton for our regular Monday segment, A Few Minutes with the Mayor. Also coming up in the next half hour, you will hear from WFHB Correspondent Jake Jacobson about the importance of community radio during …

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