Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

The NBA 2K League is happening now in Indianapolis! Matt Arden explains how Hoosier can see the new e-sports league up-close and in-person and become part of the league. Then Tony Mason, Karlin Tichenor and WIllis Bright reveal who has been awarded $21 Million Dollars in grants as part of the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative.

Hoosier react to Indiana becoming the first state in the United States to pass a new law restricting abortion, after the Supreme Court over turned Roe Vs. Wade, which for 50 years gave women the right to have an abortion.

Tony Lamont, Executive Producer of "Missing Pieces II" joins us on Open Lines to talk about the film created by John Harris. He says the film came to life after a discussion concerning fatherhood, divorce, and the ensuing challenges. The film reveals many of the pitfalls during the journey of fatherhood. Men, as a group, are reluctant to discuss their innermost thoughts on this essential aspect of...

Open Lines: The People Talk by Cameron Ridle

Listeners react to Roe V Wade being overturned by the US Supreme Court.

With Roe Vs Wade overturned by the Supreme Court, half of the United States will make abortion illegal. Indiana's legislators will hold a special session this summer to decide what Indiana's laws will be. We explain what is happening right now, what will happen next in politics and what will happen next in Women and Child healthcare. Tina Cosby co-hosts with Cameron Ridle. Guests include Lauren Ch...

Regional Vice President Deon Levingston talks about the announcement that Urban One is purchasing the Indianapolis stations owned by Emmis Communications.

Ivy Tech shares how students can enroll in school this summer and begin a new career. Several careers including Logistics/Transportation and Information Technology are booming right now. Ivy Tech offers programs specifically tailored for those industries and several others. Learn more about Ivy Tech's in-person enrollment events every Tuesday here: https://www.ivytech.edu/tuesdays/index.html

A Morning of Hot Topics by Cameron Ridle

Beairshelle Edme joins us on Open Lines for the first time. She was recently promoted to the role of Main Anchor after Fanchon Stinger retired from TV news after a 30-year career including 12 years at Fox 59. She talks with callers about her new role and how news is gathered and reported.

On this edition of Open Lines we discuss the intended and unintended consequences of UniGov, the system that consolidated Indianapolis and Marion County Government. We discuss the positive and negative impact UniGov has had on city services, elections, the economy and school districts. Plus: Roe Vs Wade and a woman's right to an abortion could soon be a thing of the past if the Supreme Court overr...

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

ELECTION 2022: 5 Democrats run for District 46 Senate Seat by Cameron Ridle

30 days from Election Day and we are exploring some political races that may not normally get attention, including the race for Center Township Trustee. Candidates Sam 'Bump' Carson and Ladonna Freeman explain what the Trustee does and why they want the job. You can check to see if you are registered to vote at IndianaVoters.com

2021 was a record-breaking year for homicides in Indianapolis, and of course everyone who cares is interested in a solution to stop the violence and reduce the number of lives of lost. Now this year the city of Indianapolis will use $150 million dollars in federal money to combat the problem, partially through its deployment of “Peacemakers” who are part of the city’s Violence Interruption Team. L...

On this edition of Open Lines we look back at Indianapolis' Black History and how desegregation of schools literally shaped the city's boundaries. Dr. Tom Brown explains the history from what it was like in the 1950s and 1960s. Cameron talks about the end of desegregation, and callers who lived the experience give their first hand count of being put on buses and sent to schools on the other end of...

Ray Steele brings up us to speed on what is happening at the Indiana Statehouse. He has the details on which bills passed and which bills died. Then IndyGo's Purple Line is officially under construction. Lesley Gordon from IndyGo has information on road closures, hiring opportunities and openings for vendors to bid on construction projects.

Cyndi Carrasco makes her first visit on Open Lines with Cameron Ridle. With no primary challengers, she's running against the incumbent and Democrat Ryan Mears in the November 2022 Election. She explains why she's the better candidate to be the top prosecutor of Indianapolis and Marion County. You can learn more about Cyndi Carrasco at CyndiForIndy.com.

IndyGo has officially begun construction on the Purple Line, the second of 3 Bus Rapid Transit lines that will expand transit in Indianapolis. Lesley Gordon, Vice President of Marketing and Communications joins us with the details of the bus route changes, road closures, detours and job opportunities. THEN, Dr. Thomas Brown has had a front row seat to history, including having spent time with Dr....

State Rep. Cherrish Pryor joins us with a Statehouse Update on what bill she and her fellow members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus are trying to pass or stop from becoming law. Then, King Ro Conley and Rev. Richard Hunter give us a preview of "Compounding the Dream" an event that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and Black History Month. The event is Sunday, Feb...

The job of the Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is literally to sue people, but this week he's being sued. Indianapolis Journalist Abdul-Hakim Shabazz says Rokita is violating his First Amendment rights by denying him access to covering his office. Shabazz says, Rokita has denied his access to press events despite having a media security clearance issued by the State of Indiana.

Bodycam footage released in fatal police shooting of Amir Locke Minneapolis police shot and killed 22-year-old Amir Locke as they carried out a no-knock warrant. In the footage, Locke is seen lying under a blanket holding what police say is a gun. It’s unclear if Locke, who was not named on the search warrant, was ever aware it was police entering his home. Authorities said they will conduct a tra...

As the first month of 2022 comes to a close we take a look back at the news of January, as we keep close watch on what is happening at the Indiana Statehouse. Breanna Cooper, Staff Writer at The Indianapolis Recorder brings up to speed on several bills including HB 1134, HB 1041, and SB13.

As Indiana's daily COVID number skyrocket to record-breaking levels, we talk with Lauren Chapman from IPBS News for a deep dive into the numbers and the context behind them. Plus, Radio One one is doing something rare, it's taking a stance against House Bill 1134, the bill that aims to regulate the way educators teach history. Regional VP and General Manager Deon Levingston explains why he is aski...

Indiana's 2022 session is up and running and politicians have quickly made headlines for the bills they are proposing. Meanwhile Governor Holcomb gives his State of The State Address. Arielle Brandy, President of The Indiana Young Democrats and Whitley Yates, Director of Diversity for the Indiana GOP join us on Open Lines to give their thoughts on where Indiana politics is headed.