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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 – …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Earlier this week, Keith LaMar went on hunger strike at the Ohio State Penitentiary. He has faced escalating harassment from administrators and guards as his execution this fall looms and as solidarity momentum builds on the outside. This harassment extends to new arbitrary rules preventing him from wearing spiritually-significant jewelry and systematic interruptions during visits. Keith is on death row …
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She moved to Bloomington in 1997 and quickly established herself as a player in the city. As CEO of the local Habitat for Humanity operation, Thomson gained firsthand experience in housing, capital development, and the interplay between government offices and constituents. She’s been the executive director of Indiana University’s Center for Rural Engagement since 2018 and now hopes to win …
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This is Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post 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. This week we look deeper into the quality of Bloomington’s housing stock. One aspect of the housing …
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