Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

In the wake of two IMPD police officers being indicted in connection to the death of Herman Whitfield III, the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police is calling on police officers to no longer respond to mental health disturbances unless a known crime or articulated threat has taken place.

Also on the show: Ezkenazi Health is adding resources to low-income neighborhoods. Dr. Kimberly McElroy-Jones and Tedd Grain from Ezkenzi joins live with details.

Plus, The Indy Public Library is working to inspire the next generation of healthcare providers through history. Cordia Watkins from the IndyPL explains.

Details on why Derby Diversity Week in Louisville, KY might just be the networking and professional development festival that Hoosiers should attend.

There's traditional public schools, charter schools, and private schools and they are all fighting for money. We explain why, and what's the difference between the 3 types of schools.

Bob Kern is no stranger to running for political office, He's run multiple times. Now he wants to be Mayor of Indianapolis. We ask him how he plans to win on May 2nd.

Greg Meriweather was among the first candidates to declare a run for Mayor, now he's the first to exit the race. He explains why he's ending his candidacy and why he's throwing his support being Robin Shackleford.

John Couch wants to be the next Mayor of Indianapolis. He's running as a republican, but his platform points aren't 100% MAGA style. He plans to be tough on crime, but is supportive of legalizing Marijuana, and Pro-Choice went it comes to abortion. He explains what sets him apart from 3 other republicans wanting the job.

Plus, the Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists is hosting its Meet The Media Night at Skyline Club in Indianapolis. President Vernon Williams and Hyacinth Rucker explain how the event will serve as a networking event for public to meet members of the Indianapolis media. GET TICKERS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-media-night-tickets-525279504137?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

The AKA's are taking over the Indiana Statehouse. Alexandra Hall tells us about AKA Day the sorority's efforts to get the attention of lawmakers and improve health stats for mothers and their newborn babies.

Plus John Girton tells us how you can get some of the $75,000 in scholarships being offered by Martin University.

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.