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Noon Edition
by Indiana Public Media
Noon Edition is a weekly radio program inviting your participation on news and issues facing the southern and central Indiana community
Episodes
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Who's on the ballot this election, and is your vote secure?
Early voting for this fall’s general election began this week, and with it comes fears about election integrity and security on both sides of the aisle. There also appears to be high levels of voter engagement. A new NPR/PBS/Marist poll shows nearly 9 in 10 voters say they care quite a bit about...
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How to deal with the growing impact of artificial intelligence
Since the launch of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT nearly four years ago, the field of artificial intelligence has rapidly grown – changing the world along with it. About half of all U.S. adults report using chatbots, and massive tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have...
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How to deal with conflicting vaccine, food safety advice
Is my food safe to eat? Are vaccines and boosters safe to get? Who should I trust for medical advice? Should I be worried about measles? Recent outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and recalls and warnings of fruits, vegetables, meat and even potato chips and pasta have people wondering what’s going on…
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How have the 9/11 attacks shaped the past 25 years?
Friday marks 25 years since the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. Almost three thousand people were killed when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, forever changing the world view for many. Read more: How the Sept. 11 attacks remade life in America...
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Looking ahead to the IU football season
Indiana football is back this weekend, and with it comes high expectations from a fanbase still riding the high of a National Championship. The Hoosiers open the season is Saturday at home against the University of North Texas. It’s one of eight home games this season – all of which are sold out....
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Celebrating legendary IU broadcaster Don Fischer
For more than half a century, Don Fischer has narrated the triumphs, heartbreaks, and defining moments of Indiana University athletics. From national championships and iconic buzzer-beaters to unforgettable football Saturdays, his voice has become inseparable from the Hoosier experience. This...
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How to move forward with cuts to SNAP, Medicaid programs
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 is projected to reduce Medicaid enrollment by 7.5 million people. That includes more than 340,000 in the state of Indiana. That equates to an 18.5% drop in Medicaid in the state that ranks among the steepest in the country. It’s put stress on hospitals –...
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How to address affordable housing in Bloomington
The impending demolition of around two dozen apartments at Seminary Pointe has shined the spotlight on the lack of affordable housing in Bloomington. The low-rent apartments are on property that will be developed as part of the Bloomington Convention Center expansion. Advocates offered various...
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How to address the challenges of rural health care
Rural Hoosiers already face obstacles in getting health care. There are counties that face shortages of doctors and nurses, treatment facilities or are located in health care deserts. Two counties bordering Monroe - Brown and Owen – don’t have hospitals. Others have had to scale back services.…
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What to expect at this year's Taste of Bloomington festival
The Taste of Bloomington returned last year after a five-year hiatus and was, by all accounts, a resounding success. But that success led to some changes this year. Around 20,000 people attended last year’s event along the Kirkwood Ave. cooridor, leading to crowd congestion on the street and…
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MCCSC entering new school year amid tighter budget, new laws
A new Monroe County Community School year starts on August 5. One of the big changes this year will be a ban on students having access to cell phones during the school day. It’s the result of a new state law that does not allow students to access personal wireless devices, such as phones,...
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What’s next for those losing their temporary protected status
Following a Supreme Court decision in June that the president had the authority to end the Temporary Protected Status program, the Trump administration is ending protections for immigrants from more than a dozen countries. Read more: Trump can begin deportations of Syrian, Haitian TPS holders,...
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With public camping now illegal, what's next for Monroe County's unhoused population?
Indiana's Senate Enrolled Act 285 went into effect July 1. The new law prohibits camping, sleeping, or sheltering long-term on publicly owned land without permission. If unhoused people don’t move into a shelter or diversion program with 48 hours of being given a warning, they can be charged with…
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Celebrating America's 250th birthday during a time of divide
On Saturday, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday. In towns and communities across the nation, Americans will gather to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, when the 13 colonies announced their split from Great Britain. And over the past 250…
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World Cup soccer taking America by storm
All eyes are on North America as it hosts the 23rd World Cup, an international soccer tournament held every four years. Despite pre-tournament concerns of traveling to the U.S., stadiums in the U.S., Mexico and Canada have been sold out and raucous scenes of foreigners taking over cities, such as...
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How LGBTQ+ Hoosiers are celebrating Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a month-long observance commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) culture and community. Indiana started celebrating Pride in 1990 with the Celebration on the Circle event in downtown Indianapolis. Today, over 40 Pride events are...
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What to make of Supreme Court decisions released, still to come
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release more than two dozen decisions of cases it heard this term by the end of the month. The court has already released several verdicts so far, including allowing some states to redistrict their congressional maps and denying others; striking down much of...
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What does the future hold for graduating high schoolers?
Last weekend, high school seniors across the state walked across the stage for graduation. The class of 2026 grew up in a world of social media and lived through the COVID-19 emergency as middle schoolers, which shut down schools for a year and upended their learning experiences. Members of Gen…
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How to safely enjoy Indiana's wilderness this summer
With school letting out and the summer weather upon us, a lot of people will be heading outdoors for recreation. And around Bloomington, there’s a lot of nature to take advantage of, with four prominent lakes, two state parks and several wilderness areas and nature preserves to explore. Read…
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Farmers facing uncertain future amid rising costs, trade wars
Farmers across Indiana are facing a difficult economic landscape in 2026. Farm bankruptcies rose sharply last year, with the Midwest seeing the largest increase in the country. At the same time, many farmers are dealing with tight profit margins, rising fertilizer and fuel costs, uncertain...
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This month is about shining a spotlight on mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. First observed in 1949, the annual observance is meant to “highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, educate the public, reduce stigma and promote support for those affected by mental health conditions,” according to the National Council for Mental...
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County commissioners, council racing to beat deadline for new jail
Last week, the Monroe County Commissioners again approved a purchase agreement to buy the North Park site for a new jail. The commissioners are trying to stay ahead of a deadline to make progress on building a new jail as outlined in a 2009 lawsuit settlement with the American Civil Liberties...
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How to keep Bloomington growing in uncertain economic times
Indiana University has been the backbone of the Bloomington economy for some time, helping the community avoid the hardships other cities have faced. But due to funding cuts at the state and federal levels and changes to the property tax laws in the state, that is no longer the case. Layoffs at...
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The inspiration behind the Oscar-winning movie 'Breaking Away'
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the men’s Little 500 bicycle race at Indiana University. Billed as “The World’s Greatest College Weekend,” more than 25,000 people pour into Bloomington for the numerous events leading up to Saturday’s 200-lap, 50-mile men’s race at Bill Armstrong Stadium....
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What environmental issues are Hoosiers facing this Earth Day?
It’s been almost 56 years since the founding of both the Environmental Protection Agency and the first Earth Day in response to public outrage about pollution. A lot's changed since then, with several pieces of landmark legislation passed to protect the water, land, and air of the USA. Over the...
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What's behind the planned merger of Ellettsville, Richland Township?
Last week, a reorganization committee comprised of members of the town of Ellettsville and Richland Township presented a draft plan on how to merge the two governing bodies into one entity. The two governments began exploring the merger last November. The goals are to help avoid stringent Monroe...
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COTA celebrating 40 years, National Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness of – and encourage people to sign up for – organ donation. It’s also the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Children’s Organ Transplant Association in Bloomington. COTA’s mission is to “help children and young adults who need a...
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How to get that perfect lawn and garden ready for this summer
Friday is the first day of spring, which means Hoosiers will begin spending time on their lawns and in their gardens. And while there’s still likely to be overnight freezes and the ground may not be quite ready, now is the time to prepare for questions such as: When is the best time to plant?…
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What to make of shortened session at the Indiana statehouse
The Indiana general assembly wrapped up a shortened session at the end of last month. It may be remembered more for what didn’t get passed than what did. The session was called into order early in December with governor Mike Braun – at the behest of President Trump - urging lawmakers to redraw…
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The U.S. is involved in another war in the Middle East
The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran is less than a week old and has enveloped multiple countries in the Middle East. And while the U.S. said it has decimated Iran’s air force and navy, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cautioned the war was still in its “early” days. Why the U.S. attacked Iran…
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Recovery efforts from storms can be a long, difficult process
Recovery efforts continue on the west side of Bloomington from last week’s EF2 tornado that damaged several homes and businesses, uprooted trees and downed power lines. The tornado touched down just west of the Monroe County Airport and was on the ground for nearly four miles before dissipating...
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Celebrating Black History Month during a time of rising division
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first celebration of Black history in the U.S. Now celebrated the entire month of February, it was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Negro History Week. It was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1976 and was officially recognized by...
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State advancing legislation to beef up immigration enforcement
Minneapolis has been the focal point of the federal government’s push to deport illegal immigrants from the country. Around 3,000 Immigration and Custom Enforcement officials and border patrol agents have been sent to the city, leading to almost daily clashes with protestors and two U.S. citizens...
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Lawmakers advance legislation meant to lure Bears to Gary
The Chicago Bears are looking for a new home, and, if Indiana gets its way, the original NFL franchise could end up in Gary. The Indiana senate voted Wednesday to establish a state-run stadium authority that would finance and build a stadium for the Bears in northwest Indiana. “Indiana is open…
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What does the U.S.'s foreign policy mean for the world order?
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had “formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.” What that means is unclear, but the president said he will no longer impose tariffs on European…
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Indiana's run to national title game has wide-ranging impacts
The Indiana football team is playing for the national championship Monday night against the Miami Hurricanes. It would be the first NCAA title in football for the Hoosiers, but the Hurricanes have been here before – winning five times, the last in 2001. The top-ranked Hoosiers have rolled in…
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What's behind the move of federal death row prisoners to Colorado?
During the first Trump administration, the government resumed federal executions after a 17-year lull. Between July 2020 and January 2021, 13 people on federal death row at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute were put to death. But in July 2021, under the Biden administration, a moratorium on...
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Looking back at the big stories of 2025 that impacted Hoosiers
We officially said good-bye to 2025 Wednesday night, but it was a year filled with big news that impacted Hoosiers across the state. One of the biggest was Senate Enrolled Act 1, which provides property tax relief for residents and businesses but led to cuts in revenue for local communities and...
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The effects of chronic pain on the body — and the mind
Chronic pain is described as pain that lasts for more than three months. It may be constant or just flare up from time to time, but its persistence is what is important. Treatment for chronic pain is usually a combination of medications, physical therapy, interventional procedures, psychological...
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Books can make for the perfect gift this holiday season
If you’re looking for holiday gifts, books are always a great idea. So, on this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll be coming to you from Morgenstern Books, where our panel of experts will discuss their favorite books, what titles have been popular in 2025, book trends and gift ideas. Noon Edition host…
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Holiday season hits particularly hard for those in need
The holiday season is a time for gathering with family, giving gifts and spreading joy. But many Hoosiers are struggling to put food on the table and don’t have the resources for getting their loved ones gifts. And, this year, having SNAP benefits delayed due to the government shutdown only...
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IBRC predicts economic downturn for Bloomington, surrounding area
Indiana University traditionally has propped up Bloomington, Monroe County and the surrounding area during tough economic times. But now, due to cuts in state and federal funding and a number of layoffs, uncertainty at the university is dragging down the local economy. “Folks, the news is rough,”...
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What's next for new jail after county council votes down funding?
After the Monroe County Council voted unanimously last week to reject spending $8 million to purchase land for a new jail and justice center at North Park, the big question is, what’s next? The council had agreed to buy the land off Ind. 46 between Bloomington and Ellettsville last fall and had...
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What happens to recipients if SNAP benefits are cut off next month
Millions of people across the country – and more the 600,000 Hoosiers – will not receive their SNAP benefits next month if the federal government remains shut down. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to low- and no-income individuals and families living in the...
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The rise of Christian nationalism and its role in U.S. politics
On this week’s special Noon Edition from the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bloomington, we discuss the rise in Christian nationalism in the U.S., its embrace by conservative politicians and how it’s shaping policy. Guests Daniel O. Conkle, Professor of Law Emeritus, IU Maurer School of Law…
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IU Media School fires its Director of Student Media; what's next?
The Indiana University Media School fired Director of Student Media Jim Rodenbush Tuesday. It comes one week after Rodenbush says he was ordered by administrators to remove news from the Indiana Daily Student print edition. Editors at the IDS said Rodenbush refused, telling Media School Leaders…
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What to make of new federal guidelines for treating autism
One in 31 Americans have been diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest data, from 2022. The numbers have grown significantly from the 1990s, when the autism rate was one in 10,000. Even in 2000, the rate was one in 150. Scientists say in the…
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How Indiana’s cuts to early learning will impact families and providers
Indiana is slashing available seats in state-funded preschool programs next year and reducing reimbursement for preschools. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced the cuts in June and said the state was narrowing eligibility for these programs. Read more: Indiana slashes...
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How to maintain the physical and mental well-being of pets
Pet ownership has risen by about 10 percent over the last three decades, with three-fourths of those surveyed saying they acquired a pet during the pandemic.
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More and more younger people are turning to cosmetic procedures
On this Noon Edition, we’ll be talking with three guests about how beauty standards have changed over the years and how the selfie generation is turning to procedures in hopes of achieving the perfect look.
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