Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

Perry Township Schools is hiring teachers, bus drivers and custodial staff. The district is hosting multiple hiring events including a "Drive the bus with us" event, where anyone can with a basic driver's license can take a school bus for a test drive.

For more information contact Deondra Billingsley, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at 317-789-3788.

For information specially about jobs in Transportation contact Dede Heard, Training Supervisor at 317-789-6225.

Plus in the second half of the show Melissa McMasters, Marion County Administrator of Infectious Diseases and Immunization, answers questions about the COVID vaccine as Marion County prepares to lift the Mask Mandate for vaccinated people.

One year after protests and riots occupied the streets of America we ask the question Are we better off? Have we gone forward? Backward? Or not moved at all?

After one of the most challenging school years for students, parents and educators alike, The Mind Trust and United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) today announced plans for the Indy Summer Learning Labs, a free and fun summer learning and enrichment program designed to accelerate academic achievement and address the significant lost learning opportunities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Families will be able to register their students for summer programming at 35 sites across the city and Indy teachers may apply to earn up to $10,000 for a part-time teaching role with the program at IndySummerLearningLabs.com.

Plus we talk about the issue of crime in Indianapolis, and how to combat it. Mat Davis with the Indiana Racial Justice Alliance says that includes changing the way we fund public safety.

We talk about Indy's battle with COVID and Crime.

FOP Rick Snyder and Ten Point Coaltion Leader Charles Harrison make a pled with city leaders to do something about Indy's growing crime rate. The two offer their own solution, but is it the best one for the city?

Plus the CDC has lifted the Mask Mandate for Vaccinated people. While you still wear your mask or get vaccinated? IndyGo is making it easier for people to get their shot on the east side of Indianapolis.

A Photo Party is helping Hoosiers get new professional photos, and the proceeds from the party are will benefit special needs families.

Plus, We ask what should replace Oaktree Apartments? Scarlett Martin from The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development and Damon Hewlin of Meticulous Design + Architecture join us on the live line taking suggestions from listeners.

IndyGo is partnering with the Marion County Health Department to bring the COVID Vaccine to the east side of Indianapolis.

Plus Hamilton County is becoming more diverse and so are its school districts. Hear the efforts Carmel Clay Schools and Hamilton Southeastern Schools are making to keep up with the times as they are met with pushback and praise.

As the COVID Vaccine becomes widely available across the nation, data shows not everyone is getting vaccine, in many cases there is more supply than demand. We ask what's keeping Hoosiers from getting their shot.

Plus Mat Davis of the Indiana Racial Justice Alliance joins us ahead of his "Teach-In" on Monument Circle. Hear his plans on reforming police departments.

We bring you the latest information on the FedEx Mass Shooting in Indianapolis that left 8 people dead and 5 others injured.

We take a look back at the month of March 2021. We open the phone lines up to listeners.

The cast members from the stage play PNC presents NO.6 gives us a preview of the play written by TJ Young. Michael Stewart Allen and LaKesha Lorene who play Kelly and Felicia join us LIVE.

Plus we continue taking new callers in our conversation about taking the COVID-19 Vaccine.