On Friday, July 12th, Nick Dittmeier joined us in the studio for a Firehouse Session before performing at the Blockhouse. 1) O’Bannon Woods 2) Head to Rest 3) All Damn Day Host: Christine Brackenhoff Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Engineer: Jim Lang DJ: Ol’ Dirty Bryce Executive Producer: Jim Manion

Today we highlight exemplars: A. J. Muste, Mister Rogers, and Benjamin Lay. These were men who lived lives that challenged the expectations of their time and culture. These are peacemakers; but they bring the fire of justice in both word and deed. These men fought for the lives of the oppressed. Perhaps the parable of the Good Samaritan in the …

Don and Bill are out for vacation, guest host John Ward sitting in. Rich talks about Christmas past, and getting outdoors, going out to get a Christmas tree in years past, different traditions, John and Rich talk about getting outdoors during your break from work, and enjoying what there is to see and experience in nature even in the colder …

The Indianapolis Power and Light Company (IPL) announced on December 9th that they would be shutting down two of their biggest units at the Petersburg Super Polluter coal plant. Their plan is to have both units completely retired by 2023. WFHB Correspondent Katrine Bruner reports the company will still have the remaining two plants in Petersburg until at least 2042. …

President Donald Trump Impeached, Indiana Representatives Vote Along Party Lines: On Wednesday evening, President Donald J. Trump became the third president in history to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. The House used two articles to defend their impeachment of President Trump. Among the two articles included Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress. The House voted 230-197 …

City Council member Andy Ruff announced last week that he is running for Congress. Ruff will run as a Democrat for the 9th District, which is currently held by Republican Congressman Trey Hollingsworth who will likely run in the coming election. WFHB’s News Director, Kade Young, talks to Andy Ruff about his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. City …

  Senator Karen Tallian, a democrat from Ogden Dunes made public this week three bills that would update Indiana’s cannabis law. The first bill addresses a controversy around smoking hemp in Indiana. Indiana passed a law this year legalizing the commercial production of hemp but banned the possession of smokable hemp. This contradicted the nation’s Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 which removed …

If/Then is a Rock and Roll band from Bloomington. They played a high energy set on this week’s Local Live segment. Tracklist 1. Sons and Daughters 2. Wild Ones 3. Brave Lion 4. Washington Bridge Credits Host: Harrison Wagner Engineer: Jim Lang Producer: Jessie Grubb Music Director: Jim Manion

On our show this week, we hear from Dennis Boatright, a co-organizer with MAPS- Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Support. Boatright presents ‘From Convict to Inmate’, tracing the counter insurgent and repressive measures- such as isolation, book restriction, and even the colors used within the facilities- used by the Michigan Department of Corrections to neutralize and depoliticize prisoners. He spoke about …

This week in Spencer, Indiana, Owen County Commissioners voted on a proposed ordinance that will outlaw events in and on the lawn of the Courthouse entirely. It all started with a complaint was made to the Owen County Commissioners to outlaw events that might be considered “lewd” or inappropriate for children, in what appeared to be a complaint against Spencer …