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Each week, WBAA's news team chats with the mayor of a West Central Indiana community on Ask The Mayor. It's a discussion about the most pressing civic and social issues of the day and a chance to let ... more
FAQs about Ask The Mayor:How many episodes does Ask The Mayor have?The podcast currently has 271 episodes available.
November 05, 2020Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis On Making Tough Decisions For COVID-19 ControlThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: it’s November, with football games in full swing, colder weather and holidays on the way, and a local, statewide, and national upswing in COVID-19 cases already in progress. What actions should be taken now to prevent a large spike in cases in the coming months?...more29minPlay
October 22, 2020Ask The Mayor: Crawfordsville's Todd Barton On COVID Communication And Fighting FatigueThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: communities are being asked to stay the course and practice personal responsibility as the governor keeps the state open in Stage 5. But should that personal ownership be paired with some restrictions in place if it helps to slow the spread of COVID-19?...more30minPlay
October 15, 2020Ask The Mayor: Frankfort's Judy Sheets On Holding Holiday Events And Staying SafeThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Indiana is staying in Stage 5 of the state’s reopening plan, and the statewide mask order remains in place. But as cases continue to rise, how should local governments respond – and find solutions that work for residents in their specific communities and counties?...more29minPlay
October 08, 2020Ask The Mayor: Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski On Hitting Pause and Heading DowntownThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: as Indiana moves further into Stage 5 of the state’s reopening plan, Tippecanoe County is still hitting the pause button on a fuller reopening of area bars and restaurants, though the relaxing of some restrictions continues – along with the challenges of balancing health and safety with the struggles of area business owners....more29minPlay
October 01, 2020Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette's John Dennis On The City Staying In "Stage 4.5 Plus"This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Stage 5 of Indiana’s reopening plan began this past weekend, and although the mask mandate remains in place, most businesses are able to open at capacity. More broadly, what’s going to change in communities, what will stay the same -- and what will never be the same again?...more29minPlay
September 24, 2020Ask The Mayor: Crawfordsville's Todd Barton On Stage 5, Possible Pushback, And Student SuccessThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: after months in Stage 4.5, Indiana will enter the final phase of its reopening plan. How will this impact communities across the state – and what does this mean for the financial future of struggling businesses? How can local governments work to keep people safe and keep the doors open?...more29minPlay
September 17, 2020Ask The Mayor: Frankfort's Judy Sheets On A Water Rate Increase, Paid Parental Leave, And HalloweenThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: city business goes on as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In Frankfort, new security measures will be put in place at Old Stoney, and the city is looking ahead to its 2021 budget. How are city officials planning ahead in the midst of ongoing uncertainty?...more29minPlay
September 10, 2020Ask The Mayor: Lafayette's Tony Roswarski On Restaurant Rules And Late Night DiningThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: the Tippecanoe County Health Department eased the rules on bartop service at bars and restaurants this week, but left other restrictions in their August health order in place. Could guidelines for earlier closing times be rolled back, or is it too soon to tell how the order is working? What kind of financial hit are area establishments taking?...more29minPlay
September 03, 2020Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette's John Dennis On Back To School, Bars, And Purdue's ProgressThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Purdue University is in session, and the city of West Lafayette is readjusting to life with students back in town and back on campus. What’s the progress report on how residents and students are sharing the same space again? And how is the city working with Purdue to stay informed about the latest COVID developments within the student body?...more29minPlay
August 27, 2020Ask The Mayor: Crawfordsville's Todd Barton On COVID-19 ConfusionThis week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: summer is ending, school has started, and Indiana is sticking with the status quo by staying in Stage 4.5 of the state’s reopening plan and upholding the mask mandate for another month. How are communities preparing for whatever comes next in COVID-19 prevention measures as we approach a new season and head towards the end of this year?...more29minPlay
FAQs about Ask The Mayor:How many episodes does Ask The Mayor have?The podcast currently has 271 episodes available.