Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

John Couch wants to be the next Mayor of Indianapolis. He's running as a republican, but his platform points aren't 100% MAGA style. He plans to be tough on crime, but is supportive of legalizing Marijuana, and Pro-Choice went it comes to abortion. He explains what sets him apart from 3 other republicans wanting the job. Plus, the Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists is hosting its Meet T...

The AKA's are taking over the Indiana Statehouse. Alexandra Hall tells us about AKA Day the sorority's efforts to get the attention of lawmakers and improve health stats for mothers and their newborn babies. Plus John Girton tells us how you can get some of the $75,000 in scholarships being offered by Martin University.

Frequent radio show caller Larry Vaughn is running for Mayor of Indianapolis as a Democrat. He joins us for his first appearance on the show as a guest. Then Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is well known as a radio talk show host and political commentator. Now he wants to be Mayor of Indianapolis. He explains his platform and what makes him a pro-choice moderate Republican, who is not voting for Donald Trump.

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears is reinstating driver's licenses in exchange for child support payments. It's part of the "Good Faith Initiative." Mears also answers questions about news headlines in Indianapolis including people being released from jail the day after being arrested. He says the Herman Whitfield case will come to a conclusion sooner than many people are expecting.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is running for a third term as Mayor. He joins us on Open Lines with a progress report on Indianapolis as 2023 begins.

Marshawn Wolley from the African American Coalition of Indianapolis and Rep. Earl Harris Jr. of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus join us for a preview of bills and initiatives their organizations are supporting at watching for the 2023 Legislative Session at the Indiana Statehouse.

Larry Smith, CEO of Fathers and Families Center joins us on Open Lines with details about to services the organization is offering to yelp men and fathers through difficult times. Major areas of focus include job training, expungement and parent relationships. For more info call 317-921-5935 or visit https://fathersandfamiliescenter.org/

On the first episode of Open Lines in 2023 we discuss the latest stories making headlines in Indianapolis, including more candidates jumping in the race for Mayor; A local restaurant shutdown after unsanitary conditions shown in viral video; The controversy at the Indianapolis public library continues.

Indianapolis Pastor James Jackson announces his run for Mayor of Indianapolis as a Republican.

Greg Merriweather announces his run for Indianapolis Mayor in 2023. If elected he would be the first Black person to lead Indianapolis.

If elected, Robin Shackleford would be the first woman, and first black person to serve as Mayor of Indianapolis. She joins on Open Lines for her first interview as a candidate. Plus, Marva Hunt from Martin University joins ahead with the details of a pop-up COVID-19 booster clinic at Martin University.

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Cameron Ridle and Tina Cosby disect the results of the 2022 Election, including the "Red Wave" of Republican wins that were predicted to splash the nation, but never happened.

We preview the 2022 Midterm Elections 2 days before election day. Tina Cosby, host of Community Connection on WTLC-AM joins us LIVE!

Tony Mason, Karlin Tichenor and Willis Bright join us from the Indianapolis Urban League as they get begin accepting proposals for the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative grant worth $100 Million. Plus we look ahead to the 2022 Election including races for the US Senate, Indiana Secretary of State, and Marion County Prosecutor.

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

Indianapolis Actor and Director Lakesha Lorene gives us a preview of the play "Sign of the Times," which is described as a "powerful one woman show" that "shines the light on the Women’s Suffrage Movement and the battle for women to gain their rights at the ballot box." Plus Yiesha Beamon joins us on our live line ahead of the The Aviation Career Summit Committee. ACS will hosts it’s very first Av...

The Undefeated Motorcycle Club explains why they are hosting a gun awarness seminar to teach gun owners how to properly handle themselves and their firearm when coming into contact with police. Curtis and Ann Abrams joins us live. Plus Martin University announced a plan to cancel up to $10,000 in debt owed by its students, while also lower the cost of tuituion by 45%. President Sean Huddleston joi...

In January 2022 Indianapolis launched it's "Peacemaker" program, which would put Violence Interrupters out on the street, along with Outreach Workers and Life Coaches in a huge effort to reduce violent crime in Indianapolis. Lauren Rodriguez and Bernard Mickle from the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety join us on the show to give us a progress report on how the program is going after...

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Indianapolis Public Schools is proposing a plan to close, merge and totally rebuild schools within the district. It's part of the Rebuilding Strong Plan. Listeners react to the news.

We air a special edition of Open Lines with Cameron Ridle focusing on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention. It is a week of national awareness, which by no coincidence occurs on the anniversary week of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks.

Hamilton County's 3 largest school districts will host an HBCU Career Fair on September 8th. The goal is to make sure students in the Carmel Clay Students, Hamilton Southeastern, and Noblesville Schools know about their options to join an Historically Black College or University.

Indianapolis school, Thrival Academy, has opened a mental wellness hub called "Thrival Connect." The extension of the school will now offer individual and family therapy, grief support and yoga, all for free. India Johnson is the Executive Director and joins us on Open Lines.

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