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Interchange – Strike Through the Mask: Labor Strikes Are Essential History

Today’s show seeks to strike through the mask of the normative history of so-called progress as it’s been written and taught to children. A tale told in which the struggles of the workers of the USA are nearly disappeared. The working class not only toils for the profit of the owning class, it has to overcome continual depredation and great …

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Daily Local News – January 22, 2019

A group of Zionsville High School boys are in trouble after posting a group photo, with their arms outstretched, in a Nazi salute; City of Bloomington Clerk Nicole Bolden will seek a second term in office; The city of Bloomington’s efforts to repair the Fourth Street Parking Garage, in downtown, may cost more than originally estimated. FEATURE Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge …

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Activate! – Tom Zoss: Bloomington SCORE

Tom Zoss knows the value of a mentor. Now retired, Tom has had many mentors himself and learning experiences throughout his working life that have given him wisdom and perspective that he is now able to share with those just starting out. Bloomington SCORE provides free and confidential business advice and counseling through its volunteers. As a volunteer for SCORE, …

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Daily Local News – January 21, 2019

Administrators in Indianapolis said the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC program, have not announced any change in their assistance distribution, and do not expect a funding shortage until into February; A bipartisan bill in Congress would make the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore a National Park; Hundreds of women marched in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend, braving …

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Bring It On! – January 21, 2019

On tonight’s show, hosts Jim Sims and Clarence Boone interview this year’s City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration keynote speaker, Janai Nelson. She is the Associate Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.  She is also a former director of LDF’s Political Participation Group and a former NAACP LDF/Fried Frank Fellow. An interview, …

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Hola Bloomington- January 1, 2018

Host, Maria Auxu and Luz Lopez, spoke with Director of IU La Casa at IU Lillian Casillas.  They talked about the Indiana Latino Leadership Conference.  College and High School students are encouraged to attend.  There will be several workshops including the High School Track, Professionalism, culture, social issues, education and more!  Register online or contact 812-855-0174   Locutoras, Maria Auxi …

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January 18, 2019: Arrested With a Yellow Vest, Part One

In this episode, we read a statement by Keith Lamar, also known as Bomani Shakur, who just had his execution date set.  In his statement, Keith wrangles with the violent death the state of Ohio is seeking to inflict on him, but also with the vast challenges and ruptures that we as a whole face in the 21st century. While …

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Hamilton Reflects on Administration, Will Run for Re-Election

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton announced he’ll stand for re-election, this year. Hamilton spoke with WFHB News Director Wes Martin about Bloomington’s String of Pearls projects along the B-Line trail, the city’s annexation attempt, the city and county’s bicentennial, and the purchase of BPD’s armored vehicle.

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BloomingOUT w/ T.L. Jordan (PFLAG) – January 17th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Tonight we have T.L. Jordan as our guest. She is here to talk about her work and the formation of a new PFLAG chapter in Bloomington. PLFAG is an organization dedicated to helping and forming LGBTQ communities. They are made up of LGBTQ individuals, family members and allies. There are currently 3 chapters in Indiana, with more than 400 chapters in the …

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Daily Local News -January 17, 2019

The Third National Women’s March takes place this Saturday, as women across the country are expected to march on state capitals, including in Indianapolis and DC; Monroe County is poised to complete a major portion of its Fullerton Pike East-West connectivity project, this year. FEATURE Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton announced earlier this month that he’ll stand for re-election. The first term …

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