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In possibly the clearest explanation we have heard, endocrinologist Hunter Heath explains diabetes. He also states that diabetes was understood by The Greeks. They measured the amnount of sugar in urine. Advances in both monitoring and treatment have improved treatment dramatically.

For almost 20 years, Julia Vaughn has led Common Cause, Indiana, by advocating for legislative ethics, monitoring lobbying, and more fair legislative and congressional districting. Common Cause was founded by John Gardner in 1970, a Republican who held a cabinet position in the Democratic administration of Lyndon Johnson. Since then, bi partisanship has been powerful in the organization.

Having seved as both an Indiana legislator and, later, as a lobbyist for private companies, Marc Carmichael talks about educating legislators who cannot have knowledge about every issue. Three categories: lobbyists for one firm or industry; contract lobbyists who work for dozens of different organizations and issues; public interest lobbyists who advocate social reforms such as redistricting legislative districts, voting rights, and public health.

Will Higgins, humorist, author, journalist, talks about last suppers, catered food for journalists at executions, the delayed burial of Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley, and Indiana's last hanging after which a journalist ate the deceased's final meal. With apologies, may we say: you will be dying to hear this podcast.

Among compelling points in this interview is "the politicalization of medicine is a horrible thing," and, in public health "personal responsibility does not work." Our guest is former Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Feldman who also is a frequent columnist in The Indianapolis Business Journal as well as author of books, including his most recent: "What Our Patients Have Taught Us . . . "

This is a quick and comprehensible description of mediation. Our guest, John Krauss, teaches and practices mediation. John has been a leader of government with both the mayor of Indianapolis and the governor of Indiana. He is an attorney who teaches at the law school in Indianapolis.

In this wonderful exchange we learn the history of the barber poll, as well as the rigorous training reauired before starting work. Nora Barber Shop's Kelly White tells us this compelling story.

"We recyle what society does not want, both people and products," says our guest, Gregg Keesling, founder and president of RecyleForce. "ABC: Any Job; Better Job; Career" is the operating philosophy of this effort.

The name of a museum tells it all: "Children of Auschwitz Nazi Deadly Labs Experiments Survivors." Our guest. Dr. Alex Kor, is one of those survivors. His memories are vivid, powerful, and important.

The museum is located in Terre Haute, having been started by Alex' Mother, Eva Kor.

Appraising assets of The American Songbook Foundation, Colts owner Jim Irsay, royalty in London, and hundreds of others, is the occupation of our guest, J. Scott Keller. Morton Marcus, our moderator/economist, asks about the utility of doing this work. We also learn about the brand new Randy Corson Antique Museum of Fire Equipment opening in Indianapolis.