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Eco Feature – April 5th, 2018

This week, Norm Holy interviews Ellie Synes about her work at Bee Corp. The company is a Bloomington startup that specializes in technological approaches to beekeeping.

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Local Live – Rest You Sleeping Giant – March 21, 2018

Rest You Sleeping Giant is the solo project of Ethan Helfrich who utilizes guitar with a variety of effect pedals​ over prerecorded backing tracks. During this performance Ethan announces the release of his forthcoming new album titled “Celestial Orchestra,” that marries the sleepy guitar drones that RYSG is known for with pristine orchestral strings in slow moving and meditative full-length album. …

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BloomingOut – Interview with Steve Sanders – March 29th, 2018

In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with IU Mauer School associate professor, Steve Sanders. Last Friday, March 21st the Trump Administration made its next attempt to ban transgender individuals from serving in the armed forces. Listen in as we discuss his involvement in LGBTQ advocacy, his transition to becoming a lawyer, and our attempts to make heads-or-tails of …

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County Extends Kilroys Alcohol Permit

The Monroe County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission voted 2-1 this morning, to permit Kilroys on Kirkwood to continue to serve alcohol. Kilroys’ alcohol permit was originally scheduled to be automatically renewed by the board two months ago, but concerned residents asked the Monroe County board to reconsider that approval. Remonstrators argued against the automatic approval, objecting to Kilroys’ business practices …

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Daily Local News – April 4, 2018

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Kilroys on Kirkwood, in downtown Bloomington, had their alcohol permit approved by a county board this morning; The founder of the Group UndocuHoosiers Bloomington, William Palomo, is no longer affiliated with the immigrant advocacy organization; A Bloomington Fire Department Captain accused of sexual misconduct did not report to work this morning, according to the Bloomington Fire Department Chief Jason Moore; Monroe County Public …

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Activate! – Bloomington Community Orchard: Stephen Hale

Air Date: 4/02/2018 The Bloomington Community Orchard survives and thrives on the hard work of volunteers only. These volunteers, including this week’s subject Stephen Hale, have a powerful vision of what growing and sharing fruit can mean for the community. It can empower people to play a more proactive role in their local food systems, as well as create more …

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ISDH Warns of Poisoned Synthetic Marijuana

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is warning Indiana residents about the dangers of synthetic marijuana, after cases of severe bleeding across the state were linked to the legal drug. In a press release, the ISDH warned the drug, which also goes under the name spice, has the potential to cause severe–and even life-threatening–side effects. Dr. Daniel Rusyniak, medical …

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Daily Local News – April 2, 2018

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A nine-member team from the Urban Land Institute will tour the grounds of IU Health Bloomington Hospital next week; The city of Bloomington will install a traffic light at the intersection of Rockport and Tapp Road this Summer; The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission considers splitting real estate in the Trades District; The Bloomington Utilities Department hears public concerns about a fee …

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Interchange – Anarchy Is Intersectional: Learning From Emma Goldman

Our show today is Anarchy is Intersectional: Learning from Emma Goldman. Goldman, a feminist anarchist, was disdainful of what is now called “Lean In” feminism saying, in a letter written 99 years ago on April 3, 1919, that “…the feminists foolishly believe that having a man’s job, or professions, makes them free.” Emma Goldman was born to Orthodox Jewish parents …

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Interchange – Supporting Women: A Spring Fund Drive Special

Today we show our support for women as we ask you to show your support for Interchange. We’ll hear clips that highlight the fight for women’s rights in the country where 77% percent of women polled will not identify as feminist but believe men and women should be equal socially, politically and economically. Those are 2013 poll numbers but I …

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