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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