Greg Ballard is one of the most successful and consequential leaders in this history of Indianapolis. He is also the author of a new book “Urban Republican Mayor: My Story” which details not only his eight years as Indy’s mayor, but also his 23-year service in the United States Marine Corps. From the Super Bowl to leading the fight against RFRA, no elected official in modern Indiana history outlasted and outperformed his critics as did Mayor Ballard.

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Paul Mannweiller served as speaker of the Indiana House on two occasions while spending more than twenty years as a member of the legislature. Paul is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast—and we are joined by our friend Jim Shella.

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The Penny and Jock Fortune Institute for Civic Leadership and Capitalism at Marian University recently debuted its “Richard G. Lugar Speaker Series” with guests Governor Eric Holcomb and Senator (and Ambassador to the Holy See) Joe Donnelly. It was my great honor to be chosen as facilitator for the discussion & the audio from the event is this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast.

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So much of our country’s history turns on making the correct decision—we canonize the ones who do and criticize those who don’t. On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Hoosier politico and historian Bob Blaemire about his new compelling and thoughtful book “Unforced Errors: 15 Decisions that Changed American History.” You may find his book here.

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The Battle of Midway is one of the most impactful naval engagements in world history, but how did the American Navy win such a crushing victory? On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends, we interview best-selling historian Martin Dugard about his insightful new book, “Taking Midway”

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When did the American Civil War end? The surrender at Appomattox? A proclamation from President Andrew Johnson? Professor Michael Vorenberg is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast and challenges the accepted narrative in his magnificent book “Lincoln’s Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War”

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Rod Bray is part of a new generation of Hoosier leadership in Indiana, and he is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We are joined by Jim Shella.

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It was 80 years ago today, on V-J Day aboard the USS Missouri, that the government of Japan surrendered to the United States and other Allied countries. But why on this day? Why not sooner? Or Later? On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Richard Frank, the preeminent historian on the end of the Asian Pacific War, and he answers these questions, details the decision behind using the atomic bombs, and more.

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish kick off their 2025 football season on August 31st against the U. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Pete Sampson, ND beat writer for The Athletic. We discuss the upcoming season, former Coach Brian Kelly’s controversial tenure, and a little bit of Notre Dame history.

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One of the most respected and fun members of the Hoosier world of media is our guest on this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Lesley Weidenbener is editor and assistant publisher for the Indianapolis Business Journal and the Indiana Lawyer. Jim Shella joins us for the conversation & a fun “Five Questions."

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