Mayoral candidates Amanda Barge and John Hamilton spoke at their second debate of the year, last night. The Democracy for Monroe County debate, held at the Monroe County Public Library, heard both Democratic candidates speak about housing, healthcare, jobs, and inter-governmental relations. The debate was moderated by DFMC’s Endorsements Committee Chair, Jada Bee. DFMC is expected to endorse either candidate …

Tim Brennan joined me in the WFHB studio when he was in Bloomington to deliver the lecture “Biopolitics: The Limits of the Liberal Imagination” as a guest of the Contemporary Africa Seminar Speaker Series. The conversation ranged from the aforementioned biopolitics to seeing the state as a precious and necessary form of human freedom even as we challenge its current …

Bloomington Redevelopment Commission approves demolition and reconstruction of Fourth Street parking garage; Commission also approves design contract for Trades District parking garage; City of Bloomington continues legal battle with Indiana, over annexation. FEATURE After last night’s debate, we hear from Incumbent Mayor John Hamilton and his challenger, County Commissioner Amanda Barge, with their viewpoints on Bloomington’s housing. BICENTENNIAL JOURNAL Charlotte …

Hosts William Hosea and Roberta Radovich speak with Mezzo-Soprano and Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music voice professor, Marietta Simpson, about her latest music project, Crooked Stick. During this hour Marietta discusses her upbringing and her career as a classical singer and why she has chosen to sing in this project negro spirituals within different musical genres, like blues and …

Flags are at half-mast throughout the state of Indiana. Governor Eric Holcomb directed flags to be lowered on Thursday evening, after the death was announced of former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh. The former Democratic Senator Bayh served as Indiana’s Federal Senator from 1963 until 1981. During his tenure in the US Senate Birch Bayh authored key Women’s Rights legislation, including …

The Islamic Center of Bloomington is set to hold a vigil this coming weekend, after a terrorist attack on a Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand left 50 worshipers dead. Katie Barrus, speaking on behalf of the Islamic Center of Bloomington, said area residents and religious organizations reached out to support the area’s most prominent Muslim community. “We received a lot …

50 killed in New Zealand terrorist attack on mosque; Owner of Western Skateland takes a stand on Bathroom debate; Flags at half-mast in observance of former Indiana senator Birch Bayh. FEATURE Michael Glab speaks with Jean Capler about her campaign for a seat on the Bloomington city council on this week’s edition of Big Talk Extra. ACTIVATE Bloomington High School …

Last weekend, a young skater asked Western Skateland owner Sarah Ade, if it would be okay to use one of the roller rink’s bathrooms. “I told them, ‘of course.'” The next day, Ade posted a sign to let all of her customers know they are welcome. Indiana is one of several states with ongoing debates in state legislatures over bathroom …

Host, Minerva Sosa, interviews Raquel Anderson about her experiences volunteering with Middle Way House (MWH).  MWH provide supportive and empowering services for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking such as emergency shelter; a 24/7 help and crisis line; on-scene advocacy, transitional and permanent housing solutions; legal advocacy; support groups; personal advocacy; childcare and youth programs; and educational …

Aaron McDonald is a standout volunteer at the Monroe County Solid Waste Recycle And Reuse Center, also known as the recycling center. He participates as a “helper” for anyone loading or unloading their recyclables at the recycling center. Aaron is a student at Bloomington High School South and engages in many opportunities that he is trying out as future potential …