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Bloomington kicked off its fifth annual Granfalloon Festival last month , more than sixty years since Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s novel Cat's Cradle was released. An Indiana native, Vonnegut defines a granfalloon as a proud and meaningless association of human beings; part of the made-up religion in his book. The Granfalloon Festival in Bloomington celebrates art, music, and Vonnegut’s work. This year fea...

Indiana is a predominantly rural state, according to an Indiana State population overview. Living in a rural area typically is correlated with worse health outcomes and lower pay for women.  A University of Chicago working paper indicates that the social attitudes where a woman grows up continue to affect health and earning potential, even after a woman moves from the area. And while sexist attitu...

How quickly should you RSVP to an event? What do you do if you show up underdressed? Do you call someone or send a text? Everyone at dinner is on their phones, is that ok? Social expectations are always changing and have become more relaxed in the last 50 years. This week on Noon Edition, we’ll talk with guests about common courtesies and social expectations, and the ways these have changed in rec...

‘Bad Bars’ investigation   The IndyStar investigative team’s dive into violence and other issues at Indianapolis bars started in fall 2022.   Journalists Ryan Martin and Tony Cook uncovered more than 600 reports of violent acts tied to Indianapolis bars since 2016, including homicides and gun violence. Their investigation revealed lax oversight and a decline in enforcement of underage alcohol rule...

High school seniors across Indiana will be graduating in May.  Some will continue on to higher learning at two- or four-year colleges, some will enter trade schools and some will go into the workforce. All will face the challenges of an economy recovering from the pandemic, but still seeing high interest rates and inflation.  This Friday on Noon Edition, we’ll be live from Eastern Greene High Scho...

Protests are breaking out throughout the nation in opposition to the war between Israel and Hamas and the role the U.S. plays in it.  At Indiana University, students and faculty are pressuring the university to divest from Israel. IU Divestment Coalition spokesperson Bryce Greene said the group hopes to remain in Dunn Meadow until their demands are met. Read more: Pro-Palestine protestors arrested...

Indiana University’s Bloomington faculty declared no confidence in President Pamela Whitten, Provost Rahul Shrivastav and Vice Provost Faculty and Academic Affairs Carrie Docherty at a meeting hosted by Bloomington Faculty Council Tuesday. You can follow us on X  @WFIUWTIUNews  . You can also send questions for the show to  news@indianapublicmedia.org .   Guests Megan Zahneis,  Senior Reporter, Th...

Join hosts Bob and Laurie as they talk with the winners of this year's Spring Crossroads Pitch Competition at the Mill

Join host Bob Zaltsberg as he talks with guests at the Wonderlab Musuem about the upcoming solar eclipse.

Join hosts Bob and Laurie talk with experts about why fewer Indiana students are opting to go to college.

Join hosts Bob and Laurie talk with guests about the proposed merger between Childs and Templeton and what impacts it could have.

Join hosts Bob and Sara as they talk with experts about the best ways to start and manage your gardens all year long.

Join hosts Bob and Laurie as they speak with guests about HB 1412 and what it will mean for pet store owners in Indiana.

Join hosts Bob and Laurie speak with guests about the Crossroads Pitch Competition and the business scene in Bloomington.

Join hosts Bob and Laurie speak with lawmakers and experts about the proposed bill and Indiana's literacy issues.

Join hosts Bob and Laurie as they talk with experts about Indiana's Wetlands and the proposed bills being discussed at the statehouse.

Join hosts Bob and Lucas talk with Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson about the upcoming year.

Join hosts Bob and Lucas talk with newly elected city council members about the year ahead.

Join hosts Bob and George talk with legal and political experts about some major Supreme Court decisions this year.

Join hosts Bob and Sara as they talk with reporters about what to expect this year.

Listen to host Bob Zaltsberg talk with artificial intelligence experts about the current state of A.I. and potential concerns.

Join host Bob Zaltsberg talk with experts about the current state of global warming and what the future holds.

Join host Bob Zaltsberg talk with legal experts about the issue of attorney shortages in Indiana.

Join hosts Bob and Laurie talk with guests about shopping trends and how to shop for holidays

Join hosts Bob and Sara for a special live Noon Edition discussing the role of private equity in local news