Episodes
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Election Day: Hot Takes
It’s Election Day! Sure it’s “only” a midterm election, but something is going on. Indiana has long struggled with voter turnout, consistently ranking among the states with the lowest participation, but early voting is up at least 15% across Indiana compared to 2022. How do YOU feel about the...
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WFHB Local News – November 2nd, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, November 2nd, 2026. In today’s newscast, 7 people were wounded in a shooting on Kirkwood Avenue in the early hours of Sunday, following Halloween night. We’ll hear from Mayor Kerry Thomson and how local residents feel about public safety on Kirkwood Avenue...
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Activate! Tessa Hoffman, IU Dance Marathon
Indiana University Dance Marathon is a student-run organization raising money for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. IU Dance Marathon was founded in 1991 and is the second-largest student-run philanthropy in the world, having raised more than 60 million dollars for pediatric research…
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WFHB Local News – October 29th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, October 29th, 2026. In today’s newscast, Mayor Kerry Thomson says construction on Hopewell South will begin next spring. Find out more about the first phase of the affordable housing development – plus, Correspondent Elena Bai speaks with several…
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Hoosier Hot Takes ep.8 Part 2
Spooky season has arrived on Hoosier Hot Takes! 🎃 This week, we break down Indiana’s overtime thriller against Michigan, shocking upsets across college football, and some downright frightening quarterback performances in the NFL. We also dive into the NBA’s hottest starts, debate which teams are...
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Hoosier Hot Takes ep.8 Part 1
Spooky season has arrived on Hoosier Hot Takes! 🎃 This week, we break down Indiana’s overtime thriller against Michigan, shocking upsets across college football, and some downright frightening quarterback performances in the NFL. We also dive into the NBA’s hottest starts, debate which teams are...
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Better Beware – Money Money Money – Part 2
There are eight ways to spend–or lose–money. Last time we looked at four, and here are the other four: debit cards, checks and money orders, cryptocurrency, and cash. Each way works differently, under different laws. It’s important to know the various systems work, and how to use them properly....
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Affordable housing in Bloomington: a roundtable with Homes for All
Bloomington is faced with a housing crisis. In Bloomington, over 60 percent of renters and almost 30 percent of homeowners are cost burdened – meaning they’re spending more than a third of their income on housing. In this hour long news special, WFHB sits down with members of Bloomington Homes…
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WFHB Local News – October 27th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB’s Youth Radio asks Bloomington residents about their Halloween costumes, favorite traditions, and what makes the holiday special. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, residents...
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Bring It On! – October 26, 2026: John Ashworth on Lynching, A Strange Fruit That Won’t Die – Part 2
In tonight’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with John Ashworth to shed light on a dark past in America – the rampant lynching of African Americans. This is Part Two of the discussion. Part One aired last week and can be found here. Tonight, John...
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WFHB Local News – October 26th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 26th, 2026. In today’s newscast, Democrat Beau Bayh and Republican Max Engling faced off in a debate for the Indiana Secretary of State race ahead of the upcoming November election. More in today’s feature report. You’ll also hear Aubrey Seader from...
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Eco Report – October 16th, 2026
Coming up later in the program, Stephanie Stewart and Ava Hartman, Executive Director of Canopy, meet to discuss the non profit organization’s work to create cool corridors and urban forests by planting trees in different neighborhoods of the City of Bloomington, and the upcoming events with...
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Eco Report – October 23rd, 2026
Grow With Glo host Gloria talks to Maike Lambarth, the co-founder and CEO of Cyclize, to discuss how they turn complex waste and emissions into green syngas. Maike breaks down the magic ingredient behind their technology (plasma) and explains how this high-tech process acts like a molecular…
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Activate! Aubrey Seader, Bloomington Volunteer Network
The new coordinator of the Bloomington Volunteer Network has a challenge for us: 100,000 hours of community service this year. Aubrey Seader was raised in a family that normalized volunteering as a natural part of everyday life. Now she runs our town’s central hub for local volunteer…
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Hoosier Hot Takes ep.7
Who’s the best running back in the NFL, and which NBA teams are worth the hype? On this week’s episode of Hoosier Hot Takes, we debate the NFL’s RB1, discuss Week 7 games, and break down the first games of the NBA season. Will the 76ers live up to expectations? Who are our early MVP …
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What’s Going On In The Labor Industries? Pt. 7 – AI in the Workplace
By: WFHB News Correspondent Jiin Hur We’ve seen the videos and articles. Alarming statements from insiders of Big Tech companies and ex-employees like Jacob Coxon invite a wave of chaos and concern about the security of our jobs. We are told that we are in jeopardy, in peril. Thus, it cannot be...
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What’s Going On In The Labor Industries? Pt. 6 – Modern American Mining
By: WFHB News Correspondent Jiin Hur Too often, we overlook the importance of mining in American society. Starting from the turn of the 19th century came the boom of the American mining industry. With the abundance of mined metals, that allowed us to eventually create and power modern necessities...
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Volunteer Connection (Week of October 19-October 25, 2026)
Each week Volunteer Connection brings you four ways to get involved in your community through volunteer service. The show is your weekly snapshot of how people of all ages can match their time and talents to local needs. Volunteer Connection is a co-production of WFHB and the City of Bloomington...
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WFHB Local News – October 22nd, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, October 22nd, 2026. In today’s newscast, the Monroe County Capital Improvement Board approves demolition at Seminary Pointe as housing advocates push to preserve the apartments. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, Hoosier…
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Choice scholarship vouchers. What does school choice look like?
by Elena Bai Schooling options have expanded from a student’s public school district to a variety of online and in-person charter, private, public, and micro-schools. The growth of school choice systems has been driven by arguments for tailored education, autonomy, and the importance of…
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‘We are Jane Doe’: protestors speak out against sexual assault at IU
Over 50 IU students and community members gathered in front of Sample Gates on Friday afternoon to protest sexual assault on IU’s campus. A local, anonymous Instagram account called “We are Jane Doe” created the protest in response to the Cornell seven alleged rape case. The victim, anonymously...
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WFHB Local News – October 21, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. In today’s newscast, as Indiana expands its private school voucher program, what do those choices look like for local families? In part two of Unpacked, WFHB News Correspondent Elena Bai explores the resources, support and tradeoffs...
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Better Beware – Money Money Money – Part 1
The uncounted zillions of scammers and swindlers out there want your money. They have more ways to sucker people into giving it to them than we can count, but there are only eight ways you can actually lose it. Protect yourself by understanding how money moves these days! This time we’ll examine...
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WFHB Local News – October 20th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB news correspondent Elizabeth Schuth reports on a protest at Indiana University where students and community members spoke out against sexual violence and called for greater transparency from the university.…
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No Kings protestors in Bloomington urge voters to turn out for midterms
The 50501 movement and other local groups organized a No Kings protest Saturday, joining demonstrations across the country opposing what protesters describe as authoritarian overreach by President Donald Trump’s administration. The protest took place on the courthouse lawn ahead of the November...
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Hola Bloomington – Emilva Trejo fundadora de Imperium Solutions Services
¿Quieres aprender a organizar mejor tus finanzas, mejorar tu crédito y planificar un futuro más estable para tu familia? Escucha este episodio con Emilva Trejo Del Mar, emprendedora venezolana y fundadora de Imperium Solutions Services, sobre emprendimiento, educación financiera y servicios para...
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Bring It On! – October 19, 2026: John Ashworth on Lynching, A Strange Fruit That Won’t Die
In tonight’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour with John Ashworth to shed light upon a dark past in America – the rampant lynching of African Americans. This topic is relevant tonight because this atrocity still seems to occur today. Here for our…
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WFHB Local News – October 19th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 19th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB Correspondent Coco Duneman reports on the “No Kings” protest which took place on the Monroe County Courthouse square on Saturday. More in today’s feature report. You’ll also hear Maddie Russ from Crafts for a...
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Activate! Madi Russ, Crafts for a Cause
Crafting can be a fun way to pass time and express creativity. Madi Russ took her love for crafting and turned it into a way to make an impact on others. Crafts for a Cause is a new club at Indiana University, where students get together and create a variety of crafts, like bracelets and …
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Hoosier Hot Takes Ep.6
The NBA season is right around the corner, and this week on Hoosier Hot Takes, we break down some of the most anticipated teams and what to expect around the league. We also turn our attention to the CFB/NFL, discussing IU and our way-too-early award predictions, including MVP, Offensive Player…
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Volunteer Connection (Week of October 5 – October 11, 2026)
Each week Volunteer Connection brings you four ways to get involved in your community through volunteer service. The show is your weekly snapshot of how people of all ages can match their time and talents to local needs. Volunteer Connection is a co-production of WFHB and the City of Bloomington...
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Volunteer Connection (Week of October 12-October 18, 2026)
Each week Volunteer Connection brings you four ways to get involved in your community through volunteer service. The show is your weekly snapshot of how people of all ages can match their time and talents to local needs. Volunteer Connection is a co-production of WFHB and the City of Bloomington...
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WFHB Local News – October 14th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. In today’s newscast, Indiana’s expansion of private school vouchers renews debate over educational choice and public school funding in Monroe County. Correspondent Elena Bai has more in today’s debut of “Unpacked” – an investigative...
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Choice Scholarship Vouchers. What are they?
by Elena Bai On July 1st of this year, a 2025 law came into effect that removed the income requirements for those participating in Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program. This program is aimed at offering families more choice by providing vouchers for students in the state to attend a participating...
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Better Beware – Ripoffs — Threat Or Menace?
What’s the difference between a scam and a ripoff? There are lots and lots of deals, products, and services that simply aren’t worth what they cost you, but if they don’t actually break an enforceable law, they’re legal. In some cases, they even get away with breaking civil laws like copyrights,...
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WFHB Local News – October 13th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear the director of the state Division of Family Resources, speaking in Bloomington last night on the upcoming work requirements for Hoosiers on Medicaid. Get the basics on what it will take to stay on the...
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HIP Work Requirements Town Hall
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration held an info session in Bloomington last night on the upcoming work requirements for Hoosiers receiving subsidized Medicaid healthcare coverage under the Healthy Indiana Plan. Beginning January 1st, certain Healthy Indiana Plan members ages...
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Eco Report – October 9th, 2026
On The Show: Amelia Bucher talks about Coal and the Cost of Change: Indiana’s Energy Crossroads. Environmental Reports Unique Plastic Recycling In England, in an area known as Cumbria, roads are being made out of recycled plastic bottles as the Cumbria City Council has been working on a program...
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Hoosier Hot Takes ep.5
Who’s the frontrunner in this year’s ultra-competitive SEC? Hoosier Hot Takes is a show dedicated to discussing and deciphering the unpredictable nature of football. From college to the NFL, we break down the biggest games, hottest storylines, bold predictions, and controversial takes from around...
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Better Beware – Forget This, Remember That
Phony sales pitches for medicines and “miracle cures” are getting to be very sophisticated and appear highly credible, thanks to artificial intelligence. Here’s a current example which can easily fool people, and is something to forget. But now here’s something to remember: the Electronic…
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WFHB Local News – October 6th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear candidates for the 9th congressional district discussing healthcare, data centers and funding for education. You’ll also hear Mayor Kerry Thomson addressed a number of issues at a town hall last night at...
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Hola Bloomington – Sofía Crespo, bailadora de Flamenco
En este episodio nos acompaña Sofía Crespo, bailarina y coreógrafa costarricense, estadounidense y española radicada en Bloomington, para conversar sobre el flamenco, una expresión artística que se convirtió en una parte fundamental de su vida y de su trayectoria. Sofía comenzó a bailar desde muy...
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Streets to Stability: A Conversation with Morgan Smith
“When we all have that shared vision — that everybody is safer and healthier when they’re in housing — then we’re able to accomplish so much more.” Morgan Smith of Clutch Consulting shared this hope during our recent interview about the Streets to Stability initiative. Streets to Stability…
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Front Door celebrates grand opening of a “home away from home”
The Front Door Community Center held its grand opening on Friday. The Front Door is an all-ages, sober gathering space dedicated to supporting the LGBTIQ+ community, their families, and allies in Bloomington. In today’s featured interview, WFHB News spoke with founder and board president Melanie...
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WFHB Local News – October 5th, 2026
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 5th, 2026. In today’s broadcast, WFHB News features voices from the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival and the Front Door Community Center grand opening, which both took place over the weekend. Stay tuned for more in the bottom half of our newscast....
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Prescription for Healthcare – Wade Catt, 4th year MD/PHD student, “Medical Student Activism in the Indiana State Medical Association” October, 2026
Welcome to Prescription for Healthcare, a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Bloomington Local News and Medicare for All Indiana, broadcasting the second Thursday of every month as part of the Local News at 5:15 PM. This month we interview Wade Catt, a fourth-year MD-PhD student at Indiana...
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Activate! Janet Sutherlin, Special Olympics
For Janet Sutherlin, the Monroe County Special Olympics are family. She first got involved when her great-nephew signed up to compete, and now she feels like all the athletes are her kids. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for...
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Eco Report – October 2, 2026
This is Eco Report for Friday, October 2, 2026. Coming up later in the program, Stephanie Stewart and author Glen Merzer discuss his book, Food Is Climate, which challenges the climate change debate, bringing questions about the consequences of the food industry on the broader environment to...
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Volunteer Connection (Week of September 28-October 4, 2026)
Each week Volunteer Connection brings you four ways to get involved in your community through volunteer service. The show is your weekly snapshot of how people of all ages can match their time and talents to local needs. Volunteer Connection is a co-production of WFHB and the City of Bloomington...
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Bloomington Residents Weigh In on Construction and the Future of Kirkwood
Construction has become a common sight along Kirkwood Avenue in recent months. WFHB News Correspondent Aidan Verde speaks with Bloomington residents about the ongoing work, outdoor dining and what they hope to see from Kirkwood in the future.
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