Today: State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon joins us with her thoughts on the state response to the coronavirus pandemic, from her view as a state legislator. We also have a conversation with a psychologist on how to talk with youngsters about COVID-19 and how the Gary Communnity Schools is helping their students stay educated outside of classrooms by use of YouTube. "Green Fleet Radio" with Carl Lisek from South Shore Clean Cities is on the program today, along with northwest Indiana financial

Today: We have a coronavirus update for northwest Indiana, with the first three COVID-19 cases reported at hospitals in Lake and Porter Counties.

Today: We have three conversations about the coronavirus: one of them, with a Crown Point woman who has self-quarantined after testing negative for the flu, step-throat and RSV. State Representative Chris Chyung (D-Dyer) talks about the 2020 General Asssembly session and of his own decision to stay at home, with symptoms of the cold and flu, because of his concern over COVID-19. And NFIB state director Barbara Quandt reviews a recent survey of Hoosier small businesses on how they are dealing

Today: The U.S. Census Bureau begins mailing invitations to all Americans this month to respond to the once-a-decade population count that is so important. Deb Stempowski has an overview of the 2020 Census and how to respond by mail, by phone or through the Internet.

Today: A south Lake County school district is asking its patrons (and voters) to consider a question that will come up on the May 5th primary election ballot. Mary McAuley with Hanover Community Schools is leading an ambitious project to be able to educate a growing number of students.

Today: We continue our conversations with new northwest Indiana Mayors with Portage Mayor Sue L:ynch.

Today: We continue our conversations with newly-elected Mayors in northwest Indiana communities with Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry (R).

Today: "Times" chief political reporter Dan Carden joins us to talk about the stories he offered in print and online, including news of major bills at the General Assembly that will have an impact on northwest Indiana. They include what may be the resolution of the issue of the town of Griffith wanting to secede from Calumet Township. "Region Nerd Alert" podcaster Jose Rodriguez talked with two vendors at last weekend's Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, C2E2, and he gives us his

Today: "Indiana Political Insight" and "Indiana Gaming Insight" newsletters editor and creator Ed Feigenbaum joins us to talk about the leadership change coming in the 2021 General Assembly session, when House Speaker Brian Bosma hands the gavel over to Rep. Todd Huston. Bosma is the longest-serving House Speaker in state legislative history, second only to Rep. Pat Bauer of South Bend. We have another edition of "Green Fleet Radio" from South Shore Clean Cities and NIRPC. Carley Samayoa with

Today: Andy Downs with the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics in Ft. Wayne joins us to talk about the 2020 General Assembly session which is in its final weeks, and the bills that've been come up so far for review. Dr. Erik Mikaitis with Franciscan Health Crown Point explains the coronavirus, its symptoms and how the healthcare system is getting ready to deal with it -- in the hopes that they don't have to. We have another edition of "Building Northwest Indiana" from the Construction