Chris Watts, head of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, talks about his agency and the fiscal challenges caused by COVID.

Designer Elizabeth Mahoney (EMDesign) describes the many meanings of good design, from buildings to computer icons, and she cites some of her favorites.

She also is passionate about protecting our climate, animal welfare and tree preservation.  

A potential new state seal rounds out this conversation.

Attorney Robert Wildman spent years representing The Indiana Secondary Market for Education Loans.  (Host Morton Marcus served the same organization on the board of directors.)  Now his largest client is a developer of commercial real estate, placing him on the borrowers side of the table.

This discussion covers the 2008 economic challenges, and compares those to the challenges today caused by COVID.  

Arguably the most experienced and knowledgeable attorney regarding a 40 year history of elections in Marion County, Indiana, Bill Groth explains the major cases that determined how our city council is elected.

He then talks about current litigation regarding voting in the time of COVID, mailed ballot receipt deadlines, signature matching, and methods to speed up tabulations. 

"Our legislature runs on trust" is one of many points raised by our guest, Rick Cockrum, President, Capitol Assets, a firm representing citizens' interests to The Indiana General Assembly.

Gambling, taxes, health and safety of legislators, how to influence government decisions, and the powerful role of volunteer administrators of elections, are part of this engaging conversation.

In addition to discussing normal challenges of giving care to dementia and Alzheimer's patients, this conversation considers differences between The United States and The United Kingdom.

A reason is that our guest, Maria Holmes, was raised and worked in The UK prior to coming to Indianapolis 12 years ago.  She serves as a program manager for the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter.  

Is your infinitive split?  What about "irregardless?"  Should you read fantasy and/or John Green?

These are just a few topics of this stimulating conversation with 25-year English teacher Shauna Gough.

Have you been on a Monkey Bar recently, or, a small Merry Go Round?  It might have been manufactured by KidsSoft, a company in Gary, Indiana, that has worked more than 30 years for the enjoyment--and safety--of active children.

A founder, George McGuan is our guest.

Scott Keller, a leader in preservation, appraisal, home building and restoration, and innovator of such ideas as The Indiana Black Heritage Trail, speaks about his long service, including  in Indianapolis city government.

Personal care giver and experienced nurse Rebecca Marcus describes her recent experience helping a friend pass.