Gloria Howell and Maqubé Reese are the hosts of today’s show. Throughout March, to commemorate Women’s History Month, each new show will be hosted by women. Gloria Howell is the director of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. Maqubé Reese is an academic advisor with the Groups Scholars Program and consults with incoming Groups Scholars on topics like the courses they …
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Prescription for Healthcare – Rep. Matt Pierce, Part 2, March 2023
Welcome to Prescription for Healthcare, a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Local News and Medicare for All Indiana, broadcasting the second Thursday of every month as part of the Local News at 5:20 PM. This month is part 2 of our interview with Rep. Matt Pierce D-Bloomington explaining what our state legislature is considering in terms of regulating hospitals and …
Read More »Firehouse Session – Joe’s Truck Stop
On February 3rd, 2023, Joe’s Truck Stop (Joe Macheret) joined us for a Firehouse Session before his performance at the Orbit Room. We discussed his touring life on the road, his new album, and how his Russian heritage influenced him as a musician. Songs: – “Smilin’ At Nothin'” – “Wishin’ on a Star” – “Happy Pondo” – “Grease Fire” – …
Read More »March 3, 2023: Knowledge is Power- The Stakes of “Cop City”
From March 4-11th, thousands of people will be converging in Atlanta’s Weelaunee Forest, as part of the abolitionist and environmentalist struggle to stop “Cop City,” a police training facility set to be built over a vast urban forest. Reflecting this unprecedented mobilization, we are focusing on the history and current stakes of the struggle. For context, we start off with …
Read More »Youth Radio Visits Popkorn Kernels With a Twist
Youth Radio presents this special program brought to you by a partnership with Fairplay and local business Popkorn Kernels With a Twist, WFHB’s Fairplay underwriter from February through March. Fairplay underwriting is a national initiative that encourages community building and greater social justice by connecting independent radio stations and BIPOC owned businesses. In January the Youth Radio crew stopped by …
Read More »Deep Dive: Housing Crisis (Part 3)
You’re listening to Deep Dive: Limestone Post and WFHB Investigate – where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. This month, we are looking into the Housing Crisis. Next month, we will address possible solutions. Last week we looked into how Bloomington lacks the supply of housing units to keep …
Read More »WFHB TOP ALBUMS 2.28.2023
Heavy Mother – This Time Around Nick Harley – Easy Moon The Foreign Landers – Travelers Rest Little Simz – NO THANK YOU Ernie Vincent – Original Dap King Dave Stryker – Prime Okonski – Magnolia Samara Joy – Linger Awhile H.C. McEntire – Every Acre Margo Price – Strays The Mother Hips – When We Disappear Billy Strings – …
Read More »Bring It On! – February 27, 2023: The Current State of U.S. Politics with Prof. Joseph Hoffman
On tonight’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and William Hosea, spend the hour with Professor Joseph Hoffman (emeritus) to assess the current state of U.S. politics. Our current national politics can best be described as a 3-ring circus. Here on Bring It On! we are not at a loss for topics to discuss. There are Trump’s latest …
Read More »Local Live Remote @ The Bishop Bar – Brenda’s Friend
Brenda’s Friend (Amy Oelsner & Erin Tobey) joined us at The Bishop Bar on January 18th, 2023 for a Local Live remote broadcast performance. Songs “Freon” “En Suite” “King of the Doctors” “Sub-Creative” “Thunder Pillow” “House Down” Credits WFHB emcee: Christine Brackenhoff WFHB remote broadcast engineer: Jim Lang WFHB studio engineers: Mark Richardson and Chama Henry WFHB Local Live Remote …
Read More »Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 16: Mia + Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Featured Animal: Mia, a cat currently residing at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Mia is a beautiful, sweet lady who is all about affection. She loves to cuddle up and start her purr box on high. As soon as anyone stops by her kennel, she is up and seeking lots of pets. Mia is FeLV positive and should either …
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