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Open Lines with Cameron Ridle — 285 episodes

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Further left? Further Right? Which way is America going?

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What is the future of Indianapolis?

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An Hour of Open Lines

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The State of Indiana pulls back on issuing contracts based on race and gender

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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71; The Power of Influence

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"Spend Dat" is it an anthem with influence or just a fun song?

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Indiana: Not the best, Not worst state in the US

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Juneteenth Weekend 2026

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Still Here. Still Loud. The comeback story after surviving COVID

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May 2026 Wrap Up

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Storytelling Slam; Voting Right Act Emergency Briefing

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Results of Indiana's 2026 Primary Election

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Suspect in custody after shooting at WHCD

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Why Destiny Wells wants to replace Andre Carson in Congress

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Why Gregory Patrick wants to be Marion County Sheriff

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Why Melody Barber Hence wants to be Pike Township Trustee

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

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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

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Immigration and Indiana

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Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested for Reporting The News

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ICE ALERT: Winter Storm Hits Indiana; Minneapolis man killed by federal agents

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The race for Indianapolis Mayor begins

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Catching Up On New Year 2026

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Indiana Houses passes gerrymandered congressional maps

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Trump continues to pressure Indiana to redistrict

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

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An Hour of Open Lines - Federal Government Reopens

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Government Shutdown Hits Day 38

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OPEN LINES SHOW 10-26-25

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The Difference A Dad Makes

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"Armed African-American Kids" among those wrongly blamed after Mark Sanchez stabbing

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America reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension on ABC

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HBCU College Fair; Jimmy Kimmel Returns to TV

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Labor Day Edition of Open Lines

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Pike Twp. Trustee Annette Johnson says Board Members are holding the township's business hostage

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Updates from IMPD Chief Chris Bailey after curfew quiets downtown

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An Hour of Open Lines - What's On Your Mind

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An Hour of Open Lines

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What's the plan for right now?

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An Hour of Open Lines

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An Hour of Open Lines

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

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Meet The Media: Indiana's Public Radio and TV stations are in big trouble

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The Slippery Slope we are already on

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Indiana Teachers Head to the Statehouse

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America Protesting In The Streets and Paying Out of Pocket

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The President of The United States is not a King

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The US Department of Education does NOT educate your kids; YOUR STATE does

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IPS's Dr. Aleesia Johnson explains the "IPS Vs Charter School" Fight

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The State of Our Nation

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An Hour of Open Lines

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The Mind Trust explains the IPS District Vs Public Charter School Battle

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An Hour of Open Lines

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Indy NAACP calls on residents to help save public schools

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The Power of The Black Dollar, Vote and Decision

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Rep. Earl Harris Jr updates us on Indiana's 2025 Legislative Session

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Inauguration Eve 2025 - Owning The Information

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HB 1136 Would Dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools

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New Year 2025

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Open Lines: The Last Show of 2024

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Father's and Family Center helping Indiana Dads

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Preparing for the next Adminstations

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Month in Review November 2024

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Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

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Donald Trump Re-Election President of The United States

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Whitley Yates and Samantha Douglas Debate Indiana Politics

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Whitley Yates and Samantha Douglas sound off on the race for President

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ELECTION 2024: Our Poll of Voters

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Why every elected office matters

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Indygo ready to launch The Purple Line

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Empower The Vote: Countdown to Election Day

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Black O.P.S. aims to help Hoosiers in need

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Kamala Harris overtakes Donald Trump in the polls

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The Difference Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

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An Hour of Open Lines

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Kamala Harris is running for President

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Donald Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt

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Independence Day 2024: Why voting matters

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Open Lines - Why Voting Matters

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Constable Denise Paul Hatch is in jail: Why here deputies say it's overkill

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Indy's Free Summer Camp Options; Chaos in the Indiana GOP

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Indiana Black Expo moves to the month of June

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Catching Up with Indy's Nichelle Hayes and Indy Summer Learning Labs

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Pacers, Indy 500 Racers and Problems at 'Eleven Park'

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Performing Arts Conservatory offers young artists a spot on stage

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Why Paul Woods wants your vote for Pike Twp Board

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NACA Program offering affordable mortgage solutions

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Previewing the Pike Township Board Race; Tevin Studdard publishes first set of children's books

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No Apologies Please: Greg Meriweather hot takes on issues in Indy

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How you can become a celebrity barber, makeup artist or hairstylist

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7 Juveniles Shot in Downtown Indy Mass Shooting

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Open Lines: Are parent-teacher conferences needed?

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How the 'Steward Speakers' is more than just talk

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Tottiyuana Jones makes history at Pike Twp Fire Dept; Washington Twp School hiring bus drivers

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Exploring Black History of Indianapolis

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Chris Bailey accepts permanent title of Chief of IMPD

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Indy Gears Up for All-Star Week; Knowing YOUR Black History

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What's happening inside the Indiana Statehouse in 2024

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Why "Wildstyle Paschall" is someone you should know; Marian University offering 2024 Summer Camp

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An Hour of Open Lines; Remembering 'The Loverman' Jerry Wade

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An hour of Headlines and Hot Topics in Indy with Greg Meriweather

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Andrea Morehead explains why she quit the anchor desk and sued her former TV station

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Indiana Cities Make History with 2023 Elections Results

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Deputy Chief Kendale Adams explains what happens after an officer-involved shooting

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Clergy calls for DOJ investigation after 14 Officer-Involved Shootings in 2023

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East side private school doing education different

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Indianapolis Answers: Who has your vote for Mayor?

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Preview of The 2023 Indianapolis Mayoral Debate

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Open Lines - A Busy Week of Headlines in Indy

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Alexis Rogers Leaves Indianapolis, Launches Non-Profit "Lisa's Girls"

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$20 Million in grants available for Indy organizations and businesses

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An Hour with Republican Candidate for Mayor Jefferson Shreve

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An Hour With IMPD Chief Randal Taylor

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Black Clergy calls for IMPD Chief to resign, despite track record of disciplining officers

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Indy Celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop and The "Indy Blend" Culture

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An Hour of Open Lines

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Back to School, Reviewing Expo and Visiting Indy

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FOX59's Russ McQuaid explains, Indy, Crime, and The News

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Indy sees spike in 'youth' gun violence

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LIVE AT THE 107TH RUNNING OF THE INDY 500 - 5-28-23

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An Hour of Open Lines - 6-18-23

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Lights, Camera, Indy! Actor Columbus Short to lead master class on acting

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IndyGo looking to hire 100 bus drivers as ridership increases

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Election Results: Indiana May Primary 2023

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Preview of Indiana's 2023 Primary Election

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Indy FOP says officers should no longer respond to mental health crisis runs

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Derby Diversity Week - The networking event you might need

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Why Indiana's public, charter and private schools are fighting for money

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Why Bob Kern wants to Mayor of Indianapolis

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Greg Meriweather drops out of the race for Indy Mayor

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Why John Couch wants to be Mayor of Indianapolis; Meet The Media of Indy

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AKA's set to takeover Indiana Statehouse; Martin University giving out 75K in Scholarships

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Larry Vaughn and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz - The race for Mayor of Indy

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Marion Co. Prosecutor reinstating driver's licenses in exchange for child support payments

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Mayor Joe Hogsett LIVE on Open Lines

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Keeping an eye on the Statehouse 2023

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Father's and Families Center extending services to men in need of help

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New Year of Hot Topics

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Pastor James Jackson announces run for Indy Mayor as Republican

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Greg Meriweather announces run for Mayor of Indianapolis

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Robin Shackleford launches campaign for Mayor of Indy

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The Secrets of Getting Access to the Media

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Election 2022: The 'Red Wave' that never came

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Previewing Election Day 2022

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Indy Urban League ready for second round of grant proposals

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Call to Action: Local homeless organization needs the help of Black churches

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How to launch your career in the Aviation Industry

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Motorcycle Clubs hosts "Piece Awareness" seminar following new "Open Carry" law

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A progress report on Indy's Peacemakers program

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Indy hosts Circle City Classic Weekend

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IPS proposes school closures, mergers and newly constructed schools

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Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Week

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Hamilton County Schools hosting HBCU college fair

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Indianapolis School Opens Free Mental Wellness Club

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Open Lines LIVE! From the Verizon Brickyard 200 (7-31-22)

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$21 Million in grants awarded to improve quality of life in Indianapolis

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Hoosiers react to Indiana's new abortion law

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Tony Lamont explains why you should watch John Harris' Documentary "Missing Pieces II"

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Open Lines: The People Talk

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OPEN LINES: Reaction to overturning Roe Vs Wade

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Abortion Ban: What happens next in Indiana

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Urban One's Deon Levingston talks about purchase of Emmis radio stations

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Ivy Tech prepares students for new careers; Plus News and Hot Topics

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A Morning of Hot Topics

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Fox 59 promotes Beairshelle Edme to main anchor chair

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The Debate on Abortion; The consequences of Unigov

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Candidates Kern, Hunley, and Jones explain why they are running for Senate District 46

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ELECTION 2022: 5 Democrats run for District 46 Senate Seat

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Ladonna Freeman and Sam 'Bump' Carson battle for May 2022 Election

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Indy deploys "Peacemakers" to the streets to help reduce crime

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Indy's Black History: Why Black Kids Were Bussed To White Schools

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Indiana Statehouse Roundup: Which bills died, which bills passed

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Cyndi Carrasco explains why she should be Marion County's next Prosecutor

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IndyGo begins construction on Purple Line; Black History with Dr. Tom Brown

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Statehouse Update; Preview of Pardi Week 2022

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Journalist Abdul-Hakim Shabazz files lawsuit against Attorney General Todd Rokita

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22-year-old Amir Locke shot and killed by Minneapolis Police

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Open Lines Sunday - January in Review

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Putting context behind record-breaking COVID numbers; Radio One takes stance against HB 1134

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Indiana politicians start 2022 session by making national headlines

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National Mentoring Month; College Football Playoffs

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New Year 2022: Surviving record crime, COVID and The Indiana Legislature

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Reflections on The Year 2021

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BREAKING NEWS: Prosecutor Ryan Mears announces he will run for re-election in 2022

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Why "Black Dolla's" Carmen 'Punkin' Davenport is Someone You Should Know

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Pike Twp Schools teachers and bus drivers fight for better pay

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Community leader loses everything in house fire, still planning annual Thanksgiving food giveaway

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An Hour with The Chief: Randall Taylor answers questions on all things IMPD

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Why WISH-TV's Alexis Rogers is Someone You Should Know

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IMPD officer recommended for termination after stomping homeless man's face

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Who's responsible for Indy's violent crime problem?

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An Update on Indy's Quality of Life Survey

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A Morning of Hot Topics

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The Redistricting and Gerrymandering of Indiana

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Why Tevin Studdard is someone you should know; Indy Boys and Girls Clubs offer after-school programs

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A Morning of Hot Topics; A farewell to Channel 13 Reporter Steve Jefferson

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All About Your Money

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Pacers Sports and Entertainment hosting Job Fair; Be Nimble getting attention for the right reasons

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Why Belinda Drake is Someone You Should Know; Martin University Advancing Tech Opportunities

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A Morning of Hot Topics

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Controversy at The Indy Public Library; 7House & ArtWay hosts PardiWay 2021

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A Conversation with Prosecutor Ryan Mears

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OPEN LINES: What needs to be done to stop violent crime in Indy

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Darrianne Christian elected to lead Newfields; Dress for Success hosts silent dance party

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How to improve the quality of life for African Americans in Indianapolis with $100 Million?

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Perry Twp Schools hiring teachers, bus drivers; Marion Co. to lift mask mandate

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One year after protests and riots: Are we better off?

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Indy Summer Learning Labs; Policing crime in The Circle City

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Indy's Battle against Crime and COVID

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Replacing Oak Tree Apartments; Photo Party Fundraiser

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Equity Diversity and Inclusion: In our schools and vaccine access

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Vaccine Hesitancy; Reforming The Police

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FedEx Mass Shooting: What We Know

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Month of March in review on Open Lines Sunday

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Preview of IRT Play No. 6; Conversation continues on COVID Vaccine

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A Conversation about the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Live Interview with Mayor Joe Hogsett; Protests planned at Indiana Statehouse

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Virtual Business Connections; IndyGo Senate Bill 141 Update

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Newfields, HSE Superintendent cause outrage with job posting and letter to teachers

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Eye on The Statehouse: Republicans propose a number of bills pulling power from Indianapolis

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Phone Lines Are Open: Callers sound off on their suggestions to fix Indy's violence problems

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Special Report: Addressing Indianapolis' Violent Crime Problem

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Randal Taylor looks ahead to second year as IMPD Chief; Senate bill could halt IndyGo expansion

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Rep. Andre Carson prepares for Impeachment Part 2; Gov. Holcomb Looks ahead to 2021

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Deaths of 2 Doctors shines light on issues in Indiana hospitals

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Health expert answers questions, concerns about COVID-19 Vaccine

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Republican Party pushes for Diversity; Governor Holcomb says "Indiana is On Fire"

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Kenneth Allen heads to IPS School Board

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Reclaiming Indiana Avenue

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Dr. Virgina Caine gives COVID-19 update for Thanksgiving 2020

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EXCLUSIVE: Attorney Fatima Johnson reacts to Grand Jury Results

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ONE VOTE 2020: Biden, Harris win election; Farewell to Ebony

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ONE VOTE 2020: Countdown to Election Day

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Open Lines Show October 25, 2020

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Open Lines Show October 18, 2020

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Open Lines October 11, 2020

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Open Lines October 4, 2020

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Open Lines September 27, 2020

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Open Lines September 20, 2020

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Open Lines September 6, 2020

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Open Lines August 30, 2020

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FULL INTERVIEW: One-on-One Interview with Cameron Ridle and Gov. Eric Holcomb

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Open Lines August 23, 2020

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Open Lines August 16,2020

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Open Lines August 9, 2020

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Open Lines August 2, 2020

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Open Lines July 26, 2020

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Open Lines July 19, 2020

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Open Lines Show July 12, 2020

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Open Lines July 5, 2020

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Open Lines June 28, 2020

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Open Lines June 21, 2020

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Open Lines June 14, 2020

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Open Lines June 7, 2020

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Open Lines May 31, 2020

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Open Lines May 31, 2020

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Open Lines May 24, 2020

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Open Lines May 17, 2020

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Open Lines May 10, 2020

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Open Lines May 3, 2020

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Open Lines April 26, 2020

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Open Lines April 19, 2020

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EPISODE PREVIEW: COVID19 invades Indiana Correctional Facilities

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Open Lines April 5, 2020

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Open Lines March 29, 2020

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Open Lines March 29, 2019

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BONUS: Pastor Jeffrey Johnson's Word of Encouragement

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CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL REPORT: Open Lines March 22, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL - Open Lines March 15, 2020

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Open Lines March 8, 2020

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Open Lines March 1, 2020

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Open Lines February 16, 2020

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Open Lines February 9, 2020

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Indy Speaks - 5-8-16: A review of Indiana's Primary Election

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Indy Speaks 4-24-16 - Trump Comes to Indiana

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Indy Speaks - 4/17/16 - A Morning of Hot Topics with Cameron & Ebony

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Indy Speaks 4-10-16 - Cameron & Abdul break down Indiana's Primary Election

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Indy Speaks - 4/3/16: Bernie Sanders campaign opens Indiana offices; Carson hosts summer job fair

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Indy Speaks 3-27-16 - Exclusive with Debbie Long, widow of man killed by police

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Indy Speaks - 3 - 20 - 16 Coming Soon: Donald Trump in Indiana; Indiana Abortion Bill 1337

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Indy Speaks 3-6-16 - Local group giving away prom dresses; Trouble at IPS

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Indy Speaks 2 -7-16 - UNCF to host Gospelfest; Indianapolis Actors Workshop

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Indy Speaks 1 - 31 - 16: HB 1019 Passes Indiana House; Preview of Iowa Caucus

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Indy Speaks: 1-24-16 Indiana bill could stop release of police videos

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Indy Speaks - 1-17-16: Black IUPUI students take concerns to administration; AKA's serve on MLK Day