Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

On this edition of Open Lines we discuss the intended and unintended consequences of UniGov, the system that consolidated Indianapolis and Marion County Government. We discuss the positive and negative impact UniGov has had on city services, elections, the economy and school districts.

Plus: Roe Vs Wade and a woman's right to an abortion could soon be a thing of the past if the Supreme Court overrules a 50-year-old decision. We explain what Indiana's laws would be if the Supreme Court over turns Roe Vs Wade.

Candidates Kern, Hunley, and Jones explain why they are running for Senate District 46 by Cameron Ridle

ELECTION 2022: 5 Democrats run for District 46 Senate Seat by Cameron Ridle

30 days from Election Day and we are exploring some political races that may not normally get attention, including the race for Center Township Trustee. Candidates Sam 'Bump' Carson and Ladonna Freeman explain what the Trustee does and why they want the job.

You can check to see if you are registered to vote at IndianaVoters.com

2021 was a record-breaking year for homicides in Indianapolis, and of course everyone who cares is interested in a solution to stop the violence and reduce the number of lives of lost. Now this year the city of Indianapolis will use $150 million dollars in federal money to combat the problem, partially through its deployment of “Peacemakers” who are part of the city’s Violence Interruption Team.

Lauren Rodriguez, is the director of the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety, and Shardae Hoskins, a Community Resources Coordinator for the city of Indianapolis. They both join WTLC's Cameron Ridle on Open Lines to explain how the program will work.

If you are interested in becoming a Peacemaker you can contact Shardae Hoskins at [email protected].

On this edition of Open Lines we look back at Indianapolis' Black History and how desegregation of schools literally shaped the city's boundaries. Dr. Tom Brown explains the history from what it was like in the 1950s and 1960s. Cameron talks about the end of desegregation, and callers who lived the experience give their first hand count of being put on buses and sent to schools on the other end of town.

Ray Steele brings up us to speed on what is happening at the Indiana Statehouse. He has the details on which bills passed and which bills died.

Then IndyGo's Purple Line is officially under construction. Lesley Gordon from IndyGo has information on road closures, hiring opportunities and openings for vendors to bid on construction projects.

Cyndi Carrasco makes her first visit on Open Lines with Cameron Ridle. With no primary challengers, she's running against the incumbent and Democrat Ryan Mears in the November 2022 Election. She explains why she's the better candidate to be the top prosecutor of Indianapolis and Marion County. You can learn more about Cyndi Carrasco at CyndiForIndy.com.

IndyGo has officially begun construction on the Purple Line, the second of 3 Bus Rapid Transit lines that will expand transit in Indianapolis. Lesley Gordon, Vice President of Marketing and Communications joins us with the details of the bus route changes, road closures, detours and job opportunities.

THEN, Dr. Thomas Brown has had a front row seat to history, including having spent time with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We talk with Dr. Brown about how far we've come and how much further we have to go.

State Rep. Cherrish Pryor joins us with a Statehouse Update on what bill she and her fellow members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus are trying to pass or stop from becoming law.

Then, King Ro Conley and Rev. Richard Hunter give us a preview of "Compounding the Dream" an event that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and Black History Month. The event is Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 6PM, at Temple of Praise Apostolic Assembley-Indy, 3969 Meadows Dr, Indpls, IN, 46205.

Plus, Jeff Williams of Be Nimble joins us with a preview of Pardi Week. Find out more we WeLikeToPardi.com.