Noon Edition

This week on Noon Edition, we'll discuss the encroachment of wildlife on urban Indiana. Joining us in the studio are Private Lands Program Manager Gary Langell and Bloomington Director of Animal Care and Control Laurie Ringquist.

Evidence of the national recession is becoming apparent in Bloomington’s Perry Township. Township Trustee Dan Combs says his office, which is responsible for poor relief, has seen an increase in requests for assistance.

On this episode of Noon Edition, State Senator Vi Simpson as well as other state legislators discuss what state legislators are doing to address the economic situation in Indiana.

This week on Noon Edition, we discussed the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Joining us in the studio were DNR State Parks and Reservoirs Archaeologist Staffan Peterson, and Associate Editor of the Journal of American History Stephen Andrews.

This week on Noon Edition we'll discuss Bloomington's economic development, specifically the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center and the B-Line Trail. Joining us in the studio are City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Director Mick Renneisen, Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center Director Talisha Coppock, and Bloomington Director of Economic Development Danise Alano.

Bloomington’s Boy’s and Girl’s Club Executive Director Jeff Baldwin, Columbus’ Foundation for Youth Executive Director David Westenberger and Terre Haute’s Ryves Hall Youth Center Director Jim Edwards discuss the economic impact on youth centers in south central Indiana.

This week on Noon Edition, it's a discussion of the ramifications of the Kernan-Shepard Report on south central Indiana. Association of Indiana Counties Executive Director David Bottorff and MySmartGov.org Executive Director Marilyn Schultz debate the merits of the government streamlining suggestions endorsed by Governor Mitch Daniels.

On this program of Noon Edition, our guests discuss the impact of Barack Obama's inauguration on South-Central Indiana.  City of Bloomington Safe and Civil City Director Beverly Calendar-Anderson, Monroe County Judge Valeri Haughton, and Indiana University Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs Edwin Marshall joined us in the studio.

This week on Noon Edition, we'll discuss the economic outlook for south-central Indiana.  Joining us in the studio will be Indiana Business Research Center Director Jerry Conover and Indiana State University Professor of Economics Robert Guell.

Your Community's Foundation

Officials from Bloomington community organization Middle Way House -- President of the Board Cindy Houston, Economic Development Coordinator Charlotte Zietlow, and Project Manager Cynthia Brubaker -- join hosts Bob Zaltsberg and Mary Catherine Carmichael in studio.

This week on Noon Edition, joining us in the studio are physician and advocate for health care reform Dr. Robert Stone and Program Director at the IU School of Social Work Kathy Byers. They'll discuss the logistics of providing health care for uninsured Hoosiers.

This week on Noon Edition, we’ll feature two representatives on the show from the Monroe County Humane Association. CEO Sarah Hayes and Education Program Director Sarah DeLone will join us in the studio along with some furred and feathered friends. They’ll discuss issues concerning animal welfare in South Central Indiana.

This week on Noon Edition we’ll discuss the challenges facing school corporations in South Central Indiana. Joining us will be Bartholomew Consolidated Corporation Superintendent John Quick and Richland Bean Blossom Superintendent Steve Kain.

This week on Noon Edition, it's your turn to tell WFIU what issues you want addressed on future programs. Hosts Bob Zaltsberg and Mary Catherine Carmichael will be taking your suggestions as well as any early donations for WFIU’s annual fund drive.

This week on Noon Edition, Indiana University Political Science Professors Dr. Edward Carmines and Dr. Marjorie Hershey will help listeners sort through the ins and outs of the US election process – the accuracy of polls, the role of the media, the structure of campaigns and more.

Q and A with IU President Michael McRobbie

Indiana and the Brain Drain

Through the Looking Glass, Universities and Their Images

Arts in Your Community

Diversity of Faith

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Underage Drinking in College Towns

Indiana's Past and Present Role in the Olympics

Autumn Gardening in Indiana