Open Lines Show

We cover the latest in Indianapolis, The Indiana Statehouse, The White House and even the WNBA.

Continued Conversation: Indiana's Public Media Stations to lose government funding by Cameron Ridle

Free Information is being defunded. Indianapolis public radio and TV stations are losing their state funding as President Trump is also cutting off federal funding for stations. We discuss the role of "public media" as the free information continues to be shut off.

We catch up on the latest happening at the Statehouse and The White House as President Trump reaches his 100 days in office for his second term; meanwhile Indiana's Lt. Governor thinks the 3/5 compromise was "great."

Monica Shellhamer, 2nd Vice President of the Indianapolis Education Association explains why teachers will be wearing red and showing up to the Statehouse on April 14, 2025.

America Protesting In The Streets and Paying Out of Pocket: We discuss how tariffs are paid for and the nationwide protests against the White House. Plus, Crystal Owhoso-Maddox from Marian University joins us with a preview of the 2025 Summer Camps happening at Marian University.

The President is NOT a King. We discussion the constitution and how it calls for separations of power.

The President is in the process of closing the US Dept. of Education, but that's not who actually educates your kids. Your state does. We explain.

Dr. Aleesia Johnson joins us for the first time on Open Lines. She comes to the show as she is in a battle for funding at the Statehouse. She explains the Us VS Them fight between IPS Schools and Indianapolis Charter Schools.

After The President's Address to Congress callers sound off on the current state of our nation.

We spend the hour talking about everything from IPS to Donald Trump

Shannon Williams from the Mind Trust explains the battle between Indianapolis Public Schools and The Indianapolis Public Charter Schools.

An Hour of Open Lines by Cameron Ridle

Crystal Radcliff, TyJuan Garrett and Regia Turner-Barcklay from the Greater Indianapolis Chapter join Open Lines to talk education and the bills coming from the State House impacting Indianapolis Public Schools.

Greg Meriweather joins us to talk economics, the power of the Black dollar, vote and decisions.

Rep. Earl Harris Jr joins us with an update on the bills being proposed at the Indiana State House.

On the day before Donald Trump takes the White House for the second time we lay out what happening with owning the information.

HB 1136 Would Dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools by Cameron Ridle

Cameron Kicks of 2025 with a look at the topics coming our way in the new year.

Open Lines: The Last Show of 2024 by Cameron Ridle

Larry Smith of Father's and Family Center tell us what the organization has to offer Father's in Indiana.

Two IMPD officers are acquitted in the death of Herman Whitfield III. We also preview the administrations of Donald Trump and Mike Bruan starting in 2025.

We review the month of November 2024. From Election Day to the Holiday Season.

Dr. Nicole Carey shares ways to address a Maternal Wellness in Marion County.

Listeners react to Donald Trump winning the 2024 Election for President.

Whitley Yates and Samantha Douglas join Cameron to talk Indiana Politics on the Sunday Morning before Election Day.

Whitley Yates and Samantha Douglas join Cameron for a lively discussion on national politics.

We take an unofficial poll of voters/listeners ahead of Election 2024.

Shanel Poole from Groom and Glam joins us for an organization update. Plus we discuss why every election matters down to your local judge.

Carrie Black from IndyGo joins to with an update on the Purple Lines which opens October 13, 2024.

John Girton from Martin University tells us about their "Empower The Vote Event on September 29, 2024.

Quenton Ballew, CEO/Founder of Black O.P.S. Support Network explains his mission to help Hoosiers.

We continue to explore the difference between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as Harris overtakes Trump in the polls.

With Election Day 85 days away, We explore the difference between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

We spend an hour catching up what is happening in the world, after Donald Trump appears at NABJ in Chicago.

Indianapolis reacts to Joe Biden dropping out of the race for President, and Kamala Harris jumping in and getting the support of the Democrat Party.

We open the phone lines after Donald Trump is injured in an attempted assassination. It happened as some democrats are calling on Joe Biden to step aside.

On the weekend of the 4th of July, we continue our conversation on the importance of voting.

On This Edition of Open Lines we open up the phone lines which turns into a conversation about the importance of voting.

Marion County Constable Denise Paul Hatch is in jail facing several felony charges for Official Misconduct, assisting a criminal, and misdemeanors for theft and carrying a hand gun. While her deputies are not denying her missteps, they say the punishment is overkill.

We give you the latest details on Summer Camp options with the "Let Them Talk" an official Summer In The City Location through the City of Indianapolis. Plus Abdul-Hakim Shabazz breaks down the chaos happening in the GOP and how Micah Beckwith became the unwanted choice for Lt. Governor.

Edward Rogers joins us from Indiana Black Expo with a preview of Summer Celebration 2024, which this year has moved to June.

We catch up with Nichelle Hayes, she an east sider for life, local business woman, librarian and community promoter. She brings up to speed on what's happening on Indy's East Side. Plus Jazmin Sanders from Indy Summer Learning Labs gives the details on where families can send their students for the summer - while providing a fun, free, and safe environment.

On the morning of the Indy 500 B-Swift joins us live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He updates us on the Pacers and Racers fighting for big wins in Indy. Plus we dive into the issues and the cemetery that is jeopardizing the future of an MLS Stadium at the proposed 'Eleven Park.'

The Performing Arts Conservatory is offering students a chance to find their talent on stage. They welcome current or aspiring singers, dancers, speakers and musicians in grades 6-12 to join the coversevatory and students as young as 5th grade are invited to join their summer camp. Bridget Townsend joins us in-studio.

Paul Woods is running for a seat on the Pike Township Board, he explains why he's running and what that office does. Voters can vote in Marion County Sunday from 11A until 6P. 8A until Noon on Monday and Tuesday from 6A to 6P.

Mrs. Archie from the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) explains how the organization is preparing to help Hoosiers will get a mortgage without the high-price and predatory tactics use by mortgage companies.

Indiana's Primary Election is coming up on May 7th. We learn about the Pike Township board race with candidate Demetrice Hicks who is running against Paul Woods for a seat on the board. Plus Tevin Studdard is starting a new venture, this time in Children's books that feature faces from Indianapolis.

Greg Meriweather joins Cameron to talk about issues in Indianapolis including Children with Guns, Teens downtown after midnight, and the legitimacy of mentor programs.

Being a Barber, Hair Stylist, and Makeup Artist is absolutely a skill, and a art that is in heavy demand. That skill can be taken to the next level in Chicago where TV and Movies are filmed. Master Barber Bryan Lomax and Celebrity Barber Marcus Davis give the details on online class providing the keys to breaking in the celebrity haircut industry.

7 People between the ages of 12 and 17 were shot in downtown Indianapolis around 11:30p Sunday Night. As of Sunday they morning they are all in stable condition. We discuss the issue with kids and guns. Plus Mason Archie with the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic shares what resources the organization provides, for free.