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This week on Voices in the Street we went to Bloomington Pridefest, which took place on Saturday, August 31, to ask attendees what brought them there and what they thought about the festival. Among those we interviewed were numerous parents of young children, as well as queer-identifying folks especially interested in the fest’s political side.

Correspondent Sarah Vaughan caught up with shoppers and vendors at the Tuesday farmers market in Bloomington to hear their thoughts on the city’s decision to suspend the Saturday market August 3rd and 10th. This piece was co-produced by Kevin Oliver and Macy Evans.

Voices In The Street asked area residents where they feel at home. This episode of Voices In The Street was produced by Mallory Rickbeil.

In the wake of the recent death of a Bloomington cyclist and community member, Voices In The Street asked area residents and cyclists if they believe it’s safe to in Bloomington/Monroe County. This episode of Voices In The Street was produced by Mallory Rickbeil.

On this week’s edition of Voices in the Street, we ask area residents if they voted in Bloomington’s primary elections on Tuesday and what issues were important to them. Primary elections for the city of Bloomington Mayor’s Office see incumbent, first-term Mayor John Hamilton face Amanda Barge. Barge has stated she will not accept the position if elected, after suspending …

An E. Coli outbreak was reported at a meat processing facility, in Georgia. Ten states, mainly in the South, reported the outbreak. The poor quality of meat throughout the United States has lead many to consider switching their dietary habits to veganism. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners their opinions, regarding veganism.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana is currently among the top Democratic contenders for the 2020 General Election. With the ticket being wide open, many believe that “Mayor Pete” has a legitimate shot at the democratic bid. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners on their opinions regarding Pete Buttigieg and the upcoming …

The City of Bloomington recently put out a survey regarding the use of rental electric scooters, such as Bird and Lime, throughout the city. Using the data collected by the survey,the city council proposed an ordinance on the use of these scooters. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners on their opinions regarding the …

American trust of government is at historic lows. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez, asks area listeners their opinions on corruption and trust of the American government.

The trend of high tuition found throughout both private and public universities has come to the forefront recently as several politicians have discussed of possibility of free college. In today’s Voices in the Street, Producer Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners on their opinions regarding free university tuition.