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Jeremiah Lockett of Harriet Tubman School of Excellence

John Girton gives us a preview of the lineup for Martin University's Homecoming. Then, after the first Mayor Debate on 106.7 WTLC and HOT 100.9 listeners tell us which candidate Mayor Joe Hogsett or Jefferson Shreve has their vote as election day approaches.

Preview of The 2023 Indianapolis Mayoral Debate by Cameron Ridle

It's a Morning of Open Lines as we discuss a week of big news headlines in Indianapolis.

Local News Anchor Alexis Rogers is leaving WISH-TV CW8 to begin the next chapter of her career in Minneapolis . But while she's leaving Indianapolis TV, she launching a new non-profit organization called Lisa's Girls. Find out more at LisasGirls.com.

The Indianapolis Quality of Life Initiative is back and ready to accept requests for proposals for $20 Million worth of grants - which will be awarded to organizations and businesses that are trying to improve the life quality of life in Indianapolis.

Jefferson Shreve is the Republican running for Mayor of Indianapolis in the 2023 Election. He wants to un-seat Democrat Joe Hogsett who is seeking his 3rd term as Mayor. Shreve spends the hour on Open Lines with Cameron Ridle answering questions on why he should be Mayor of Indianapolis.

IMPD Chief Randal Taylor joins us LIVE for an hour of Open Lines. Chief Taylor responds to calls for his resignation. He answers questions regarding a number of Officer-Involved Shootings that have happened in Indianapolis over the last year. He also answers questions about his future as Chief as Mayor Hogsett runs for a third term.

The Indianapolis Concerned Clergy is calling on IMPD Chief Randal Taylor to resign, citing a lack of transparency and not holding officers accountable. We pulled the receipts that show exactly the opposite. Chief Taylor has fired a number of officers following incidents of use of force, battery and more. Those events are documented by news reports that can be easily found online. Chief Taylor has...

Indy Celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop. DJ Long Green explains how Indianapolis' style of mixing gave birth to "The Blend Culture."

We review the month of July and listeners sound off on what is on their mind.

We learn about the City's latest effort to reduce food deserts in Indianapolis. Plus Scott Dentistry is getting kids ready to go back to school with a community day event that comes with free teeth cleaning and exams.

Longtime Indianapolis TV reporter Russ McQuaid joins us LIVE on Open Lines and explains some of the backstories behind Indianapolis, its news, crime and politics.

Indianapolis has seen an increase in juveniles with guns. In many cases it is teens shooting other teens. We discuss the contributing factors behind that increase.

We broadcast live from the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500.

We open the phone lines and get reaction to Mayor Joe Hogsett's efforts to curb violence.

We have the details on Lights Camera Indy, a master class on acting hosted by Columbus Short. It's happening June 17, 2023 in Indianapolis. Plus Alice Watson from Indiana Black Expo makes her first appearance on Open Lines. She shares her vision for IBE as she takes over as President and CEO. She also gives a preview of Summer Celebration 2023.

IndyGo is looking to hire 100 bus drivers, as ridership increases. As spokesperson Carrie Black explains the help is needed as riders return post-pandemic, on top of the addition of the Red Line and the construction of the Purple Line.

Cameron Ridle and Tina Cosby review the results of Indiana's 2023 May Primary Election.

Early voting in Indiana is underway. We preview Indiana's 2023 Primary Election.

In the wake of two IMPD police officers being indicted in connection to the death of Herman Whitfield III, the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police is calling on police officers to no longer respond to mental health disturbances unless a known crime or articulated threat has taken place. Also on the show: Ezkenazi Health is adding resources to low-income neighborhoods. Dr. Kimberly McElroy-Jones...

Details on why Derby Diversity Week in Louisville, KY might just be the networking and professional development festival that Hoosiers should attend.

There's traditional public schools, charter schools, and private schools and they are all fighting for money. We explain why, and what's the difference between the 3 types of schools.

Bob Kern is no stranger to running for political office, He's run multiple times. Now he wants to be Mayor of Indianapolis. We ask him how he plans to win on May 2nd.

Greg Meriweather was among the first candidates to declare a run for Mayor, now he's the first to exit the race. He explains why he's ending his candidacy and why he's throwing his support being Robin Shackleford.