Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

We ask where is America going politically? Further left or further right?

We go on a whirlwind of topics when we ask the question of what is the future of Indianapolis.

Our callers take us on a whirlwind trip of topics in an hour of Open Lines

Greg Meriweather joins us for a conversation after the State of Indiana says no more state contracts shall be issued based on gender or race.

Sunday Morning the news breaks that Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away, which contributes to our continuing conversation about influence.

Are songs like "Spend Dat" just fun music or are they songs with influence amplifying bad influence.

We review the latest studies showing Indiana ranking at the bottom of best states for healthcare and education.

Juneteenth Weekend 2026 by Cameron Ridle

Sandra Gay and Bill Meyers preview "Still Here. Still Loud." a play coming up at The Phoenix Theater in June 2026.

May 2026 Wrap Up by Cameron Ridle

Lakesha Lorene previews Storytelling Slam, the competition for storytellers on stage. Then RaeVen Ridgell and Dyna Martinez gives us the details on an Emergency Townhall that explains what Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Right Act means for everyone.

We review the results of Indiana's 2026 Primary Election

Suspect in custody after shooting at WHCD by Cameron Ridle

Why Destiny Wells wants to replace Andre Carson in Congress by Cameron Ridle

Why Gregory Patrick wants to be Marion County Sheriff by Cameron Ridle

Why Melody Barber Hence wants to be Pike Township Trustee by Cameron Ridle

Pike Twp Trustee Annette Johnson running for re-election in 2026 by Cameron Ridle

We run through the countless headlines impacting the Hoosiers from the Federal Government Shutdown, To FCC Chair Brendan Carr, to Indiana's May Primary, to Potholes. Greg Merriweather joins us in-studio.

We discuss the latest on SB 76 which requires state agencies to cooperate with federal immigration efforts.

We cover the latest details in the arrest and release of Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort after reporting on a protest in Minneapolis.

A foot of snow is falling on Indiana, FOX59's Jim O'Brien gives us an update. Plus One year into the second term of the Trump Administration we ask how has your life improved or gotten worse. Meanwhile, we have the latest details on a man killed by a border patrol agent in Minneapolis.

We discuss the official launch of the Indianapolis Mayor's Race for 2027.

We catch up on the first 11 days of 2026.

Indiana's House of Representatives passes a map that would give Indiana 9 republicans and 0 democrats in the US House of Representatives. The bill moves to the Indiana senate next week. Our listeners react.

Trump continues to pressure Indiana to redistrict

Homecoming: Who do we celebrate the felon or the graduate?

We talk about the reopening of the Federal Government, the redistricting of Indiana, and the Epstein Files

We bring you up to date on the Government Shutdown on Day 38 as SNAP Benefits are in limbo, and the FAA has reduced air traffic by 10%. Plus Bridget Townsend previews "The Nutcracker Story" produced by students of the "The Performing Arts Conservatory."

Lisa Hayes from Pink 4 Ever Ending Disparities explains what "Pink 4 Ever" Day is and how the organization helps people on their Breast Cancer Journey. Stephan and Stephanie Sanders gives us an update ahead of the 2025 Thanksgiving Giveaway for the Mozel Sanders Foundation.

Brother Thomas X Williams and Kelin Mark Sr explain the "Dad Difference" an online series they are hosting to show the importance of dad's in education.

We follow the latest after FOX Sports Host Mark Sanchez is stabbed and then arrested in Indianapolis.

Listeners react to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air at ABC; along with pressure from the FCC and Trump Administration.

Jerre Quinn, President of the Indiana Black Alumni Council gives details on the 2025 HBCU Career Fair at Martin University.

We review a week of headlines following a mass shooting in Minneapolis, The Latest on Trump, Media Consolidation and a curfew in Indianapolis.

Pike Township Trustee Annette Johnson says 3 members of the Pike Township aren't showing up for work, in turn stopping the township government from conducting its business.

Updates from IMPD Chief Chris Bailey after curfew quiets downtown by Cameron Ridle

We take listener calls for an hour of Open Lines

We spend the hour with callers as we react to the news of the week.

What's the plan for right now? by Cameron Ridle

An Hour of Open Lines by Cameron Ridle

We cover the latest in Indianapolis, The Indiana Statehouse, The White House and even the WNBA.

Continued Conversation: Indiana's Public Media Stations to lose government funding by Cameron Ridle

Free Information is being defunded. Indianapolis public radio and TV stations are losing their state funding as President Trump is also cutting off federal funding for stations. We discuss the role of "public media" as the free information continues to be shut off.

We catch up on the latest happening at the Statehouse and The White House as President Trump reaches his 100 days in office for his second term; meanwhile Indiana's Lt. Governor thinks the 3/5 compromise was "great."

Monica Shellhamer, 2nd Vice President of the Indianapolis Education Association explains why teachers will be wearing red and showing up to the Statehouse on April 14, 2025.

America Protesting In The Streets and Paying Out of Pocket: We discuss how tariffs are paid for and the nationwide protests against the White House. Plus, Crystal Owhoso-Maddox from Marian University joins us with a preview of the 2025 Summer Camps happening at Marian University.

The President is NOT a King. We discussion the constitution and how it calls for separations of power.

The President is in the process of closing the US Dept. of Education, but that's not who actually educates your kids. Your state does. We explain.

Dr. Aleesia Johnson joins us for the first time on Open Lines. She comes to the show as she is in a battle for funding at the Statehouse. She explains the Us VS Them fight between IPS Schools and Indianapolis Charter Schools.

After The President's Address to Congress callers sound off on the current state of our nation.