Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Nyle Kardatzke (Eritrea) describes the joy of being Headmaster of Indianapolis' Sycamore School.

In an unexpected diversion, we learn that Nyle also is author of  Widow-man, about the lives of widowers, which, he states, are different than the lives of widows.  

(Men:   better learn now how to cook and clean.)

Bill Scheldrake, having worked in various levels of government for many years, now operates Policy Analytics, a firm which receives commissions for economic and fiscal policy studies, such as for transportation systems in Marion County and in North West Indiana. 

Bill recalls working on consolidation of government entities, such as fire and police, in Indianapolis, and other projects around the state.

Director Bill Brummel describes this documentary about the Shout At Cancer choir in which all members have had their voice boxes removed.

Having himself had a laryngectomy, we hear Bill's modified voice as he tells about the people of the film and the challenges of production.

Director Luke Renner and Executive Producer David Neidert describe the sources of illness known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how recovery can take place.  They also describe the 6-year production effort.  

This is a personal story largely based on Mr. Runner's personal experiences.  

The film is a selection of The Heartland International Film Festival.  

Teacher/ motivator Stephen Ritz, founder of The Green Bronx Machine," and director Mu Sun, describe an inspiring film of The Heartland International Film Festival.  

The conversation includes background information on the filmmaker, and an especially sincere, motivational, and poignant philosophy about food, children, teachers, and teaching.

Artistic Director Greg Sorvig and Senior Programmer Julia Ricci explain what is ahead starting October 8.

After 8 productive years, Susan Brooks is retiring from representing the Fifth Congressional District of Indiana.  

This conversation covers her work in crime reduction, improving the effectiveness of social media in emergencies, national preparedness for pandemics, local preparedness for disasters, improving civility in Congress, and much, much more. 

Monica Foster is Executive Director of The Indiana Federal Community Defender for the Southern District of Indiana.  She and her colleagues defend more than 90 % of cases in the district.

Does that sound boring?  No Way.  Just learn about the Santa Claus fraud of John F. Kennedy (alias), the most humane form of execution according to Saudis, the need for "racial reckoning," and even how a culinary workshop affected her life.

Tim Brickley produces, engineers, composes, sings, and conducts in a dozen different contexts, including solo jazz, opening for big name touring groups, and preparing music for film as well as for the local Fonseca Theater.  

Listen to Tim here with John and Morton, then pull down some of his work on YouTube.  Well worth the time.  

Judge Martha Wentworth, the Indiana Tax Court Judge (second person to hold this position) tells us:   "I love tax."   She loves the ever-changing legal tax structure that directly or indirectly affects every Hoosier family.

Major topics are the case "Town of St. John (1998) that changed property tax administration to market-based valuations, and "Wayfair" (2018 U.S. Supreme Court) that allowed sales tax to be charged on most inter state transactions.