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

Indiana lawmakers discussing bill on student literacy

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?<a href="https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/265490/major-social-changes-years-woodstock.aspx">Social expectations are always changing</a> and have become more relaxed <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/11/people-oversharing-tmi-friendship-boundaries/671970/">in the last 50 years.</a>This week on Noon Edition, we’ll talk with guests about common courtesies and social expectations, and the ways these have changed in recent years with influences like social media, technology, and COVID.A Pew Research Survey reports 31 percent of American adults are <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/03/26/about-three-in-ten-u-s-adults-say-they-are-almost-constantly-online/">almost constantly online and more than half are online several times a day.</a>And since 2019, <a href="https://wifitalents.com/statistic/virtual-meeting/#:~:text=Virtual%20meetings%20have%20increased%20by,virtual%20meetings%20is%20non%2Dverbal.">virtual meetings have increased by 50 percent.</a> The move to remote work and virtual interaction means <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/510587/casual-work-attire-norm-workers.aspx#:~:text=Compared%20with%202019%2C%20American%20workers,uniforms%20and%20business%20professional%20wear.">many workplaces now have more relaxed dress codes.</a>Social events are changing too, and demand for live events is on the rise. The Wall Street Journal reported a 45 percent increase in concert ticket sales from 2019 to 2023, despite a 14 percent jump in ticket sale prices.But for that price, people have varying expectations of the experience. Some want to document the experience by taking videos and pictures on their phones. And some attendees <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/02/17/live-events-concerts-smartphones/">object to heavy cell phone</a> use during live entertainment. People are spending more on personal events like weddings. According to The Knot, the average wedding cost in 2024 is $33,000. Americans will spend a record $68.7 billion in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic prices by more than $16 billion.But the rise in spending trends puts pressure on hosts and their family. Guests and wedding party members <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/ajanibazile/ridiculous-wedding-guest-expenses">turn online to vent frustrations</a> about the cost of attending. And some bridal party members report <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/29/weddings-planning-hosting-cost">going into debt to participate in an event. </a>You can follow us on X <a href="https://twitter.com/WFIUWTIUNews">@WFIUWTIUNews</a> or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to <a href="mailto:news@indianapublicmedia.org">news@indianapublicmedia.org</a>.<a href="https://indianapublicmedia.org/noonedition/how-to-send-questions-in-to-noon-edition.php">You can also record your questions and send them in through email.</a>GuestsRahul Shrivastav, Executive Director IU Dining and HospitalityCebronica Luft, Founder of 317 Events and cofounder/partner of The Pavilion at The Pan Am PlazaBeverly Randolph, Etiquette and International Protocol Coach, The Protocol School of Indianapolis

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 recent years with influences like social media, technology, and COVID.
A Pew Research Survey reports 31 percent of American adults are almost constantly online and more than half are online several times a day.
And since 2019, virtual meetings have increased by 50 percent. The move to remote work and virtual interaction means many workplaces now have more relaxed dress codes.
Social events are changing too, and demand for live events is on the rise. The Wall Street Journal reported a 45 percent increase in concert ticket sales from 2019 to 2023, despite a 14 percent jump in ticket sale prices.
But for that price, people have varying expectations of the experience. Some want to document the experience by taking videos and pictures on their phones. And some attendees object to heavy cell phone use during live entertainment. 
People are spending more on personal events like weddings. According to The Knot, the average wedding cost in 2024 is $33,000. Americans will spend a record $68.7 billion in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic prices by more than $16 billion.
But the rise in spending trends puts pressure on hosts and their family. Guests and wedding party members turn online to vent frustrations about the cost of attending. And some bridal party members report going into debt to participate in an event. 
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You can also record your questions and send them in through email.
Guests
Rahul Shrivastav, Executive Director IU Dining and Hospitality
Cebronica Luft, Founder of 317 Events and cofounder/partner of The Pavilion at The Pan Am Plaza
Beverly Randolph, Etiquette and International Protocol Coach, The Protocol School of Indianapolis

Common courtesies and social norms today, and ways they're changing

<h3>
‘Bad Bars’ investigation 
</h3>The IndyStar investigative team’s <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/news/investigations/2024/01/11/bad-bars-an-indystar-investigation/72187434007/">dive into violence and other issues at Indianapolis bars started in fall 2022.</a>  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 rules. The reporting led to bars being shut down, calls from the community for more oversight, and an increase in funding for an understaffed Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.  <h3>
WFYI’s School accountability of student seclusion and restraint  
</h3>And Governor Eric Holcomb signed a new law this legislative session that blocks schools from temporarily removing a student from instruction except as a last resort.  The Commission on Seclusion and Restraint also has to meet twice a year now, rather than once.  These changes, among others came <a href="https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/seclusion-restraint-indiana-students-audit-confirms-wfyi-investigation">after reporting done by WFYI’s Lee Gaines.</a> Her work, based on public records, school logs, audio records of state meetings, and parent interviews– found that some schools do not accurately report incidents of restraint and seclusion to the state. The DOE is also required to conduct an annual audit of seclusion and restraint data reported to the agency by school districts, <a href="http://iac.iga.in.gov/iac/irdin.pdf?din=20190116-IR-513180063FRA">according to a rule</a> that took effect in 2018. But the department has no record of an audit ever being done for the year before 2023, according to a spokesperson for the agency. The IDOE began conducting audits following inquiries from WFYI. This week on Noon Edition, our hosts will talk about local news reporting focused on these two stories, which had policy impacts in Indiana.  You can follow us on X <a href="https://twitter.com/WFIUWTIUNews">@WFIUWTIUNews</a> or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to <a href="mailto:news@indianapublicmedia.org">news@indianapublicmedia.org</a>.<h3>Guests</h3>Lee Gaines, WFYI Investigative reporter, 2023 SPJ journalist of the year Tony Cook, IndyStar Investigative Reporter, SPJ story of the year Gerry Lanosga, The IU Media School Director of Journalism and Associate Professor

‘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 rules. 
The reporting led to bars being shut down, calls from the community for more oversight, and an increase in funding for an understaffed Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.  

WFYI’s School accountability of student seclusion and restraint  

And Governor Eric Holcomb signed a new law this legislative session that blocks schools from temporarily removing a student from instruction except as a last resort.  
The Commission on Seclusion and Restraint also has to meet twice a year now, rather than once.  
These changes, among others came after reporting done by WFYI’s Lee Gaines. Her work, based on public records, school logs, audio records of state meetings, and parent interviews– found that some schools do not accurately report incidents of restraint and seclusion to the state. 
The DOE is also required to conduct an annual audit of seclusion and restraint data reported to the agency by school districts, according to a rule that took effect in 2018. 
But the department has no record of an audit ever being done for the year before 2023, according to a spokesperson for the agency. The IDOE began conducting audits following inquiries from WFYI. 
This week on Noon Edition, our hosts will talk about local news reporting focused on these two stories, which had policy impacts in Indiana.  
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Guests
Lee Gaines, WFYI Investigative reporter, 2023 SPJ journalist of the year 
Tony Cook, IndyStar Investigative Reporter, SPJ story of the year 
Gerry Lanosga, The IU Media School Director of Journalism and Associate Professor

Local news matters: Indiana journalism investigations that had direct community, policy impacts in 2023

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 School in neighboring Greene County to talk with seniors about their plans after high school and find out what they think about the current state of affairs in Indiana - and around the world. You can follow us on X — formerly known as Twitter — <a href="https://twitter.com/WFIUWTIUNews">@WFIUWTIUNews</a> or send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.

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 School in neighboring Greene County to talk with seniors about their plans after high school and find out what they think about the current state of affairs in Indiana - and around the world. 
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High school seniors talk about uncertain futures

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestine-war-campus-protests-fbd7dd06431f32d24d0f8abcc8a56b8b">Protests are breaking out</a> throughout the nation in opposition to the war between <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">Israel and Hamas</a> 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: <a href="https://indianapublicmedia.org/news/pro-palestine-coalition-sets-up-camp-at-iu.php">Pro-Palestine protestors arrested at IU</a>Protestors set up over a dozen tents around 11 a.m. Thursday.A change in policy by an ad hoc committee created by IU administration Wednesday updated assembly policy to only allow pre-approved temporary or permanent structures like tents. It also prohibits signs and posters.IU president Pamela Whitten said in a letter to faculty Thursday night “the change was posted online and at Dunn Meadow (Thursday) morning, and participants were told repeatedly that they were free to stay and protest, but that any tent would need to be dismantled.”Thirty-three people were transported to the Monroe County Jail on an IU bus, according to the IU Police Department.IU has allowed temporary structures without prior approval in Dunn Meadow since 1969. This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk with experts to discuss the first amendment and what students, faculty and citizens <a href="https://www.thefire.org/news/heres-what-students-need-know-about-protesting-campus-right-now">need to know</a> about protests on campuses. You can follow us on X <a href="https://twitter.com/WFIUWTIUNews">@WFIUWTIUNews</a> or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to <a href="mailto:news@indianapublicmedia.org">news@indianapublicmedia.org</a>.<h3>Guests</h3>Josh Bleisch is an attorney with <a href="https://www.thefire.org/news/heres-what-students-need-know-about-protesting-campus-right-now">FIRE</a> and an IU law school alum.Steve Sanders is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Law at IU’s Maurer School of Law, and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow.Cali Lichter is a reporter with WTIU News.

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 at IU
Protestors set up over a dozen tents around 11 a.m. Thursday.
A change in policy by an ad hoc committee created by IU administration Wednesday updated assembly policy to only allow pre-approved temporary or permanent structures like tents. It also prohibits signs and posters.
IU president Pamela Whitten said in a letter to faculty Thursday night “the change was posted online and at Dunn Meadow (Thursday) morning, and participants were told repeatedly that they were free to stay and protest, but that any tent would need to be dismantled.”
Thirty-three people were transported to the Monroe County Jail on an IU bus, according to the IU Police Department.
IU has allowed temporary structures without prior approval in Dunn Meadow since 1969. 
This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk with experts to discuss the first amendment and what students, faculty and citizens need to know about protests on campuses. 
You can follow us on X @WFIUWTIUNews or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.
Guests
Josh Bleisch is an attorney with FIRE and an IU law school alum.
Steve Sanders is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Law at IU’s Maurer School of Law, and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow.
Cali Lichter is a reporter with WTIU News.

Campus protests and the first amendment

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.

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Guests

Megan Zahneis, Senior Reporter, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Russ Skiba, IU Professor Emeritus School of Education

Richard Shiffrin, IU Distinguished and Luther Dana Waterman Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences

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.
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Guests
Megan Zahneis, Senior Reporter, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Russ Skiba, IU Professor Emeritus School of Education
Richard Shiffrin, IU Distinguished and Luther Dana Waterman Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences

This Friday on Noon Edition, we will talk with experts about the significance of a no confidence vote and the future of higher education.

Higher education and IU's no confidence vote


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

Looking at the winners of this year’s Spring Crossroads Pitch Competition 


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

The solar eclipse is almost here


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

Indiana is having fewer students attend college 


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

What the Childs Templeton merger could mean for students, faculty, and parents


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

Gardening season is approaching


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

A bill banning dog sales at pet stores approved by Senate 


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

Bloomington’s business scene on full display


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

Legislature proposing bills on wetlands protection


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

Many challenges ahead for Bloomington’s new mayor 


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

New city council members prepare for the year ahead 


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

Here’s how the 2024 election could be shaped by the courts


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

January 5, 2024


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

The concerns of AI


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

The hottest year on record 


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

Indiana continues to struggle with attorney shortages 


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

Shoppers gear up for the big weekend


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

Paper Cuts: What happened to local news?


        Tune in to a special live Noon Edition out of Terre Haute 
      

Terre Haute residents rally against carbon storage project


        Listen to our hosts talk with guests about the passing of legendary IU basketball coach Bobby Knight
      

The legacy of Coach Knight


        Listen to host Bob Zaltsberg talk with guests about the proposed MCCSC referendum before the November ballot
      

Taxpayers prepare to cast their votes for another MCCSC referendum


        Listen to hosts Bob and Laurie talk with experts about mental health, mental health funding, and suicide rates among Indiana young adults and teens. 
      

Depression, suicide continue to have alarming numbers among Indiana’s youth 


        Listen to hosts Bob and George talk with guests about the current conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
      

Death toll rising as war in Israel rages on


        Listen to hosts Bob and Joe speak with political experts about the firing of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the ongoing trials with Donald Trump, and more. 
      

Speaker McCarthy, Trump, and more could play big roles in 2024

Bob and Laurie spoke with guests Galen Clavio and Jeremy Gray about the new additions to the Big Ten and the effects it will have on student athletes.

Bob and Laurie spoke with guests Galen Clavio and Jeremy Gray about the new additions to the Big Ten and the effects it will have on student athletes.

Listen to hosts Bob and Laurie talk with guests about the new structure of college athletics and the effect on Big Ten student athletes.   

Big Ten expansion continues

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with experts about the current state of the economy and potential concerns.

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with experts about the current state of the economy and potential concerns.

High interest rates, inflation, and an auto strike could have large impacts on the economy 

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the effects social media has on children.

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the effects social media has on children.

How harmful is social media? 

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the current state of homelessness in Monroe County, the new tent ban, and more.

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the current state of homelessness in Monroe County, the new tent ban, and more.

New tent ban is in full effect, but what does that mean for the homeless population?

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the results and the plans to improve.

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the results and the plans to improve.

Indiana continues to struggle with literacy   

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with Erik Coyne about his new position and what’s in store for the future of Ivy Tech Bloomington.

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with Erik Coyne about his new position and what’s in store for the future of Ivy Tech Bloomington.

Ivy Tech's new chancellor, Erik Coyne, begins his first year as head of Bloomington campus

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the proposal.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the proposal.

Opponents decry Mayor Hamilton’s plan to close part of Lower Cascade road

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the new laws affecting schools, remaining concerns and more.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the new laws affecting schools, remaining concerns and more.

What does action from the 2023 legislative session mean for this school year?

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the Supreme Court’s rulings.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the Supreme Court’s rulings.

What recent Supreme Court decisions mean for students this Fall 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about voucher numbers, the expansion of the program, concerns, and more.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about voucher numbers, the expansion of the program, concerns, and more.

Here’s what the expansion of Indiana’s school voucher program entails

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about these numbers, impacts from the rulings, and more.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about these numbers, impacts from the rulings, and more.

A year since the abortion rulings, here is what changed

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about these numbers, ways to increase happiness, and more.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about these numbers, ways to increase happiness, and more.

Where the U.S. and Hoosiers stand on happiness 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with experts about the recent weather effects and air quality in Indiana.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with experts about the recent weather effects and air quality in Indiana.

Extreme weather, poor air quality put Hoosiers at risk

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the split of the 53-year-old campus and what to expect in the upcoming years.

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the split of the 53-year-old campus and what to expect in the upcoming years.

IUPUI split paves way for two new universities 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with lawmakers about these new laws taking effect next month.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with lawmakers about these new laws taking effect next month.

New laws take effect July 1st

Join us this Friday as we will talk with law experts about these pending cases and the impacts these rulings could have.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with law experts about these pending cases and the impacts these rulings could have.

The Supreme Court will rule on hot button cases by the end of the month  

Join us this Friday as we will talk with financial experts about the actions taken to avoid default and an economic crisis.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with financial experts about the actions taken to avoid default and an economic crisis.

Here's what you need to know about the debt ceiling

No one agency is responsible for protecting the lake. But one group that’s helping is Friends of Lake Monroe, which has developed the Lake Monroe Watershed Management Plan focused on improving water quality.

No one agency is responsible for protecting the lake. But one group that’s helping is Friends of Lake Monroe, which has developed the Lake Monroe Watershed Management Plan focused on improving water quality.

Protecting Bloomington’s vital water source

This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk with IU Bloomington Provost Rahul Shrivastav about the strategic plan and steps for implementation.

This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk with IU Bloomington Provost Rahul Shrivastav about the strategic plan and steps for implementation.

Bloomington Provost on IU's seven-year plan

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the life and achievements of Menahem Pressler.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the life and achievements of Menahem Pressler.

Honoring Menahem Pressler

Join us this Friday as we will talk with members of the institute about its research, mission, and future projects.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with members of the institute about its research, mission, and future projects.

The Irsay Institute works towards bettering mental health 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about this defamation case, media law, the departures of Carlson and Lemon, and other related issues.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about this defamation case, media law, the departures of Carlson and Lemon, and other related issues.

What the Dominion lawsuit says about news media 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about Russia’s and China’s ties, what impacts it will have on the war in Ukraine, global economic impacts, and other related issues.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about Russia’s and China’s ties, what impacts it will have on the war in Ukraine, global economic impacts, and other related issues.

What China’s support of Russia means for the war in Ukraine, global economies

Join us this Friday, as we talk with guests about this new data on U.S life expectancy and related issues.

Join us this Friday, as we talk with guests about this new data on U.S life expectancy and related issues.

U.S. life expectancy is falling behind  

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the indictment and arrest of former President Trump.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the indictment and arrest of former President Trump.

Former President Trump begins trial after indictment 

Join us this Friday as we talk with experts about the best ways to start and manage your garden all season long.

Join us this Friday as we talk with experts about the best ways to start and manage your garden all season long.

Spring is here and so is gardening season

Join us this Friday as we talk with finance experts about the ongoing issue of the debt ceiling and arguments about it in Congress.

Join us this Friday as we talk with finance experts about the ongoing issue of the debt ceiling and arguments about it in Congress.

The debt limit has been reached and many wonder what now? 

Join us this Friday as we talk with guests about both team’s winning seasons, their NCAA tournament chances, and more.

Join us this Friday as we talk with guests about both team’s winning seasons, their NCAA tournament chances, and more.

Indiana women gearing up for March Madness

Join us this Friday on Noon Edition as we talk with guests about the discussions for the new jail site, issues with the current jail, and more.

Join us this Friday on Noon Edition as we talk with guests about the discussions for the new jail site, issues with the current jail, and more.

Questions over new and current jail remain

Join us this Friday, as WFIU hosts a special live broadcast of Noon Edition at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Affairs about the effects of the war in Ukraine in light of the one-year mark of Russia's invasion.

Join us this Friday, as WFIU hosts a special live broadcast of Noon Edition at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Affairs about the effects of the war in Ukraine in light of the one-year mark of Russia's invasion.

Join us this Friday, as WFIU hosts a special live broadcast of Noon Edition at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Affairs about the effects of the war in Ukraine in light of the one-year mark of Russia's invasion. 