Open Lines with Cameron Ridle

We took caller comments and questions all morning long on the hot topics of the week including long lines for early voting in Marion County, a recent report revealing IMPD's rates of police dog bites of Black people and more.

A Pike High School teacher anonymously shares their story of what's going on inside the school with regards to COVID safety measures. Their responses may shock you. Also, local labor attorney Amber Boyd-Moorman shares tips on what employees can do to advocate for themselves.

After months of protests and investigation, no officers were found responsible for the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. This news leaves many feeling like justice wasn't served. We talk with Stephanie Whitehead, an associate professor of criminal justice at IUPUI and take your listener calls on the topic.

Has Operation Legend been successful? We talk about the feds crime crackdown in Indy as well as the death of Justice Bader Ginsburg, Voting, an attempted repeal to the Marion County mask mandate by local Republicans and more.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Brandon Warren, a young activist and suicide attempt survivor, shares his story publicly for the first time. Counselor Muhammed Saahir of Blue Sofa Counseling joined us as well to shed light on this important topic.

IndyGo is removing 500 bus stops, and yes that seems like a lot but, it may actually be very good news for bus riders and drivers behind the bus in their car.

Faith Chadwick shares the details with Cameron Ridle.

Plus, Early Voting in Indiana begins in 30 days, and according to some people you can vote twice, while others aren’t sure if that is illegal.

So what’s the real deal? Russell Hollis breaks down the plans for voting in Marion County.

Dr. Virginia Caine checks back in with with Cameron Ridle for a COVID-19 update after the first month of school in Indianapolis-Marion County.

Governor Eric Holcomb sits down for a one-on-one interview with me. We talk about a number of things but most importantly his new diversity and inclusion initiatives...and why he does not hesitate to admit that “BlackLivesMatter.”

Cameron sits down with Governor Eric Holcomb to discuss his new diversity and inclusion initiatives PLUS listener calls and comments. 

This week's Community Spotlight is the Wilma Gibbs Moore research fellowship presented by Indiana Humanities.

We take listener phone calls and comments all morning long on the issues of the week in Indianapolis and across the country.

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