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The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday he'll back an aid package to support state businesses, especially immigrant-owned business, hurt by the surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past two months.Walz told reporters he'll propose a $10 million emergency fund, similar to an effort during the COVID-19 pandemic, that would offer forgivable loans targeted at small businesses.During this special coverage following the announcement from Homan, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with guests about the impact of the immigration surge on the community. Plus we'll hear live coverage of Gov. Walz's announcement and comments regarding the federal immigration actions.Guests:Michael Lansing is a professor of history of Augsburg University who has studied the history of policing in Minneapolis.Brian Bakst is the MPR News politics editor.Dana Ferguson is a politics reporter for MPR News.Zachary Aaker is an immigration attorney at Martin Law in Bloomington, Minn.Zena Stenvik is the superintendent of Columbia Heights Public School District.Brenda Lewis is the superintendent of Fridley Public Schools.

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This episode was recorded before a live audience at Indiana University Cinema as part of Weird Academia, a series of events that brought much high strangeness to Bloomington, Indiana, in January 2026. The discussion followed a screening of Ken Russell's 1980 cinematic fever dream, Altered States. In it, JF and Phil explore the weird intersection of mysticism, psychedelics, and institutional science, and they close with a brief Q&A with members of the audience. Visit Weirdosphere to enroll in Phil Ford's upcoming course, A Musical Tarot. References Weird Academia and the Center for Possible Minds Robert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Roger Penrose, physicist and mathematician Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy Samuel Delaney, Dhalgren Henri Bergson, Introduction to Metaphysics and Matter & Memory H. P. Lovecraft, American writer Herman Melville, Moby-Dick Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception Clement Greenberg, American essayist G. K. Chesterton, English writer David Cronenberg (dir.), The Fly Michael Garfield, podcaster, writer, musician Weird Studies episode 205 on the Hierophant Victoria Nelson, The Secret Life of Puppets Neil Gaiman, American Gods J. R. R. Tolkien, "On Fairy Stories" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two former assistant U.S. attorneys who prosecuted fraud cases in Minnesota are now defending two independent Black journalists charged in connection with a demonstration at a St. Paul church. Activists disrupted services at Cities Church last month after learning that an ICE official is on the ministry team.Bloomington police say a human trafficking sting operation has resulted in the arrest of 30 men. Police Chief Booker Hodges says law enforcement talked to over 330 people over two days in what they are calling “Operation Looking for Love… In All the Wrong Places.”

Welcome back to CrimsonCast! In this episode, host Scott Caulfield sits down with Bloomington local and media veteran Ken Bikoff to reflect on Indiana University's "dream season" and national championship run. Having hosted postgame call-in shows for years, Ken has felt the pain of IU fans more than most and joins the show to discuss the surreal reality of reaching the top of the mountain.**Episode Highlights** * **[00:25] Welcome & News:** Scott opens the show with updates on finding CrimsonCast on YouTube and Substack. * **[01:37] Meet Ken Bikoff:** Scott introduces the man who has been a voice for IU fans through football and basketball postgame shows since 2011. * **[02:51] The Surreal Reality:** Ken shares the feeling of being an IU alum holding a "perfection" shirt and realizing the national championship actually happened. * **[05:32] Dreaming Big:** Ken reflects on Scott's past idealism for the program, questioning "why not us?" when others were just hoping for a bowl game. * **[08:12] Coaching History:** A journey through the program's evolution, from the Mallerie and Cam Cameron eras to the pivotal hard reset under Kevin Wilson. * **[13:42] Facility Breakthroughs:** Recalling how Terry Hepner served as the catalyst for stadium improvements and facilities that moved the program forward. * **[15:43] The Cignetti Era:** Analyzing Coach Curt Cignetti's matter-of-fact approach and the "unbelievably quick turnaround" that made the program sustainable. * **[25:01] Sliding Door Moments:** Revisiting the 2021 Cincinnati game as a turning point that signaled the "beginning of the end" for the previous coaching regime. * **[29:34] Season Pivot Points:** Reflections on the statement win at UCLA and the rainy Maryland game where fans stayed to witness something special. * **[36:09] Overcoming Scar Tissue:** The emotional breakthrough of the Ohio State game, realizing IU could beat anyone and didn't have to wait for the other shoe to drop. * **[42:30] IU Takes Over:** Discussing the positive energy of the fan base and the incredible atmosphere in Atlanta and Miami during the championship run. * **[47:34] Memorializing the Season:** A debate on how to honor this achievement in Memorial Stadium, from flags and statues to permanent design improvements. * **[55:01] Championship Gear & Final Thoughts:** Scott and Ken compare their growing collections of national championship mini-helmets and memorabilia.

Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl last Sunday was the most-watched halftime show in history, placing Puerto Rican music squarely at the center of American pop culture.  For decades, Puerto Rican music has enjoyed widespread popularity here in the Hoosier State.  This week on Cultural Manifesto, we'll celebrate the Puerto Rican music pioneers of Indiana, including Santos Candelaria, a Puerto Rican vocalist based in Gary, Indiana, during the 1970s and '80s, and Dr. Mariano Morales, a violinist, pianist, and composer who led the Latin American Music Ensemble in Bloomington during the 1980s and '90s. Morales worked with Puerto Rican music icons including Willie Colón, Marc Anthony, El Gran Combo, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Cheo Feliciano, and more.

James Van Der Beek’s death; Rasmussen shows most voters don’t buy Trump’s claims about this being a golden age; Cliff Schecter joins the show today; allegations Pam Bondi spied on Congress to prepare for her testimony; Bloomington police arrest DHS worker in sex sting; new polling in MN not favorable to Trump or his agenda;…

(00:00-25:41) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing their level of interest last night’s Super Bowl win for the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots. They also touch on the weekend for the Indiana Pacers and Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. (25:41-39:34) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to weigh in on who will start playing more minutes for the Pacers with Johnny Furphy tearing his ACL, discuss what Rick Carlisle said this morning on the Fan Morning Show about when we might, or not, see Ivica Zubac in a Pacers uniform, and evaluates how Indiana may approach the rest of the games after the All-Star break from a player participation perspective. (39:34-48:29) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake reminding people that he correctly predicted the coin toss result last week and providing a trivia question for two listeners to go see Post Malone this summer at Lucas Oil Stadium! (48:29-1:13:38) – Indiana’s new starting center, Ivica Zubac, joins Query & Company to discuss if the LA Clippers gave him a heads up that he could be traded at the deadline, explains why he is a good fit with the Indiana Pacers, highlights some things that he will work on between now and when Tyrese Haliburton returns, and reveals that T.J. McConnell will be giving him a gift because of fouling him out a couple years ago in a game he finished a rebound shy of 30. (1:13:38-1:25:19) – Ralph Reiff from Reiff Executive Performance Solutions makes an appearance on Query & Company to share some stories from when he served as an athletic training during the Olympics. (1:25:19-1:35:29) – Ralph Reiff rejoins Jake Query after the phone issue to discuss Johnny Furphy’s torn ACL. He provides a timeline to return to play for the Aussie, highlights some things that Furphy has going for him in the recovery process, and some other details about the injury. (1:32:46-1:59:36) – Andy Kendeigh, KETV Sports Director in Nebraska, joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s big game for the Purdue Boilermakers against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He explains what has led to a historic basketball season for Nebraska, compares what he saw from IU football to Nebraska basketball this season, and reveals how the fans of Nebraska football have been viewing the IU football program since Curt Cignetti came to Bloomington. (1:59:36-2:13:18) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins the show and is asked by Jake Query as to who could be next year’s Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots, gives his thoughts on the roadmap for the Colts to take the next step on the defensive side of the football, labels Zaire Franklin as a player that could potentially be moved on from this offseason besides Michael Pittman Jr., and highlights some things that he’s got coming out on ESPN. (2:13:18-2:17:02) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we were setting up our recording gear in the dining room, Marina Fiore materialized with two plates of warm apple tarts with streusel topping and brie pastries, accompanied by handfuls of walnuts. She told us that Patrick thought the young men–he was referring to us two, of course–might need a little energy before the interview. This was our portal into the hospitality and warmth of Patrick and Marina Fiore, who opened this iconic Bloomington restaurant almost fifty years ago, serving hippies, academics, and townies who drunkenly arrived thinking it was still the greasy spoon that had been there only months before. Their fifty years of Bloomington stories made this one into a two-parter, so look for the second episode when Josh finally gets his shit together. Thank you to our sponsors, Gretchen and Ruth Nall and Bloomington Rentals and Realty for their support of the pod. And thanks as usual to badknees WE HAVE MERCH! Designed by Chris Mott and sponsored by badknees. Check it out! Support:  Support Bloomington Stories Contact & Follow: Instagram Facebook Bluesky YouTube Threads bloomingtonstoriespod@gmail.com  Content Warning: It is never our intention to hurt or offend people, and we plan to be mindful about not punching down. We are always open to feedback about this because we want to keep growing and evolving until we croak. However, we do like to joke around and we are middle-aged, so our sense of humor may not be for you.

We breakdown the three game stanza for the IU hardcourt Hoosiers against Purdue, UCLA and USC. From the mailbag we explore what the "brand" of DeVries' basketball team is, and get a prediction for IU's next game against the Badgers.  So, while it is February and we now need to talk about basketball, like all Hoosier fans we remain in the toasty warmth and glow of the national championship and take a way-to-early look ahead to next season as Cig enters his 3rd season in Bloomington. Grab a basket of baby shrimp and give this podcast a listen! Support the show

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra open with a big CrimsonCast announcement — Grace is joining the show as a regular host — then dive into a two-sport update on Indiana basketball and Indiana football. On the basketball side, they recap IU's split in L.A.: why the UCLA double-overtime win looms even larger now, what went wrong in the USC loss, and how the Hoosiers' late-game decision-making and three-point reliance shape the NCAA Tournament ceiling. They also look ahead to the Wisconsin home game and what Indiana needs to do to stay on the right side of the bracket conversation. After the break, it's football: Indiana absorbs its first meaningful offseason “losses” as coaches move on, then quickly answers with a familiar name — Tino Sunseri returns to the staff. Galen and Grace discuss why keeping the core intact (including OC Mike Shanahan and DC Bryant Haines) matters, what ESPN-style roster/portal evaluations get right (and wrong), and how Indiana's talent evaluation under Curt Cignetti continues to challenge the sport's assumptions. Finally: spring game timing and what could be a massive Little 500 week in Bloomington.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, February 5th, 2026. In today's newscast, you'll hear Ashton from Fourth Wall, a local trans queer band playing fundraiser shows for causes they believe in. Hear more about musical activism in Bloomington later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half …

Nia I'man Smith is a scholar and radio host based in Bloomington, Indiana. She's currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University Bloomington. Smith is also the creator and host of Sonic Blacknuss, a biweekly program on Bloomington's community radio station, WFHB. The show offers a thoughtfully curated journey through Black music — from jazz and soul to R&B, funk, blues, bossa nova, and Afrobeat. Each episode is built around a central theme, tracing the deep connections between history, culture, and memory. Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long recently spoke with Nia about her work as a scholar and radio DJ. She also brought along some music to share.

Ben Portnoy with the Sports Business Journal joined the 3 Man Front crew to discuss the rise of Indiana Football, including the economic impact in Bloomington. Plus, more information regarding any potential expansion for the CFP! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco has a women's sports bar! In this episode, meet Danielle Thoe and Sara Yergovich. Together, they own and operate Rikki's, a women's sports bar on Market in the Castro. We'll hear from Danielle and Sara about their early lives and how they made their way to San Francisco and became friends. We'll also hear the story of why and how they opened The City's first women's sports bar, as well as the incredible woman they named it for. Most importantly, both Sara and Danielle (and me, Jeff) are Libras

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Andy opens with some historical context on Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame omission. (17:50) Curt Cignetti and Indiana return to Bloomington. (29:38) More on the Hall of Fame selection process. (54:29) Jerry Rice with some good 49ers dynasty stories. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. In today's newscast, you'll hear from Jillian Chavis from Best Buddies, pairing college students with people with disabilities. Bloomington is home to the Best Buddies annual international leadership conference. We'll hear more about Best Buddies and other organizations tabling at the recent Winter Involvement …

00:00 - 23:02 - Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins the show! Tom and JMV preview tonight’s showdown between IU and Purdue at Assembly Hall in Bloomington! They also discuss the impact IU’s historic football season will have on Purdue. 23:03 - 37:12 - Former Hoosier and Big Ten Player of the Year Brian Evans joins the show ahead of IU-Purdue! Brian and JMV also talk about IU’s historic win over Miami in football for the national championship! 37:13 - 1:02:05 - Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs joins the show! Jeff and JMV talk IU-Purdue, the dominance of the 2025-26 Hoosier football team, how IU’s basketball team can get things turned around and more! 1:02:06 - 1:15:50 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network! Greg and JMV discuss high school and college hoops! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:35 – JMV is back in studio! He previews IU-Purdue, as IU looks to build off a win over Rutgers while the Boilermakers are hoping to stop a two-game losing streak. John gives Pascal Siakam his flowers for his effort despite the Pacers continued struggles. 24:36 – 42:36 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network! Greg and JMV discuss high school and college hoops! 42:37 – 48:34 – Evan from ClusterTruck drops by as the 1st hour ends! 48:35 – 1:14:41 - JMV takes a call from a listener of the show! Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins the show! Tom and JMV preview tonight’s showdown between IU and Purdue at Assembly Hall in Bloomington! They also discuss the impact IU’s historic football season will have on Purdue. 1:14:42 – 1:32:31 – Former Hoosier and Big Ten Player of the Year Brian Evans joins the show ahead of IU-Purdue! Brian and JMV also talk about IU’s historic win over Miami in football for the national championship! 1:32:32 – 1:37:57 - JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about IU basketball and their struggles as of late, as well as the slump by the Boilermakers. 1:37:58 - 2:06:09 – Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs joins the show! Jeff and JMV talk IU-Purdue, the dominance of the 2025-26 Hoosier football team, how IU’s basketball team can get things turned around and more! 2:06:09 – 2:17:16 – JMV talks more IU and Purdue as the show rolls on! 2:17:17 – 2:27:43 – JMV wraps up the show with a phone call! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS FLASHBACK EPISODELast year a largely unknown QB from Cal-Berkeley showed up in Bloomington to lead Indiana's offense in Year 2 of the Cignetti Era. One year later, that same QB is a household name across America... Fernando Mendoza.Shortly after arriving at IU, Fernando was kind enough to join the Hysterics for an in-depth conversation, touching on everything from his family and childhood, to his love of Star Wars, to why he chose to join his brother Alberto in playing for Coach Cig.It was impossible to predict at the time of this interview that Fernando would go on to win the Heisman Trophy as he and his teammates went undefeated, winning both the Big Ten and National Championships, and forever securing their place not just in the hearts of Hoosier nation, but amongst the greatest stories in the history of sports. After this conversation, however, it was very easy to understand that Fernando is an absolutely special human being... warm, funny, intelligent and inspiring... and someone we'd all be very proud to have represent Indiana University.If you prefer to watch this flashback episode, please visit @hoosierhysterics on Youtube.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 – 13:17 – We all survived snow-mageddon and are in-studio, we talk about our commutes into work, the Super Bowl is set between the Seahawks and Patriots, schools closed, e-learning is dumb 13:18 – 20:54 – Morning Checkdown 20:46 – 45:49– Snow days, Pacers/Hawks gets moved up due to weather today, Illinois knocks off Purdue over the weekend, Purdue/Indiana tomorrow night, NBA trade deadline, Tyrese Haliburton discusses not being ready to go back to OKC until he’s healthy and ready to play again, the Steelers hire Mike McCarthy 45:50 – 1:14:18 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses Wisconsin snow fall versus what we got yesterday, what should Colts fans think about this Super Bowl matchup, Philip Rivers withdraws from the Bills head coaching job, Colts getting younger and faster how?, spring training is right around the corner, the Freddy Peralta trade, things to do around the house with young kids, Colts needs positionally, Morning Checkdown 1:14:19 – 1:23:51 – IU celebrated their national championship on Saturday in a frigid Bloomington, IU transfer portal, the Wienie 500 is returning to the IMS 1:23:52 – 1:33:19– Philip Rivers pulls out of the Bills head coaching job, should he even have gotten an interview to begin with?, what’s it like to be Titans and Bills fans this morning watching the Broncos and Patriots yesterday? 1:33:20 – 2:02:27 – Forbes Sports Pacers reporter Tony East joins us discusses the Pacers upsetting the Thunder at home, what the Pacers should do as the trade deadline nears, Bennedict Mathurin’s trade value and recent NBA trades to gauge what a return could be, Marc’s night at the hotel, our commute in, Morning Checkdown 2:02:28 – 2:11:32 – NFL thoughts with the Super Bowl set, Colts conversation and Chris Ballard debate 2:11:33 – 2:18:38 – Odds for the Super Bowl, who is the best QB in the Super Bowl?, college hoops talk, Pacers/Hawks time change todaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana football's historic season officially gets its punctuation mark.On this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield reflect on Indiana's championship celebration at Memorial Stadium, what the moment meant for fans and the program, and why holding the event in the stadium mattered — even in brutal weather. From there, the conversation widens into the big picture: roster decisions, NFL calculus for players, national perception shifts, and how Indiana's run may have fundamentally changed the way college football can be built.The guys dive deep into why Indiana's championship matters beyond Bloomington, how Curt Cignetti's approach challenges long-held assumptions about recruiting and roster construction, and why the Hoosiers' rise is sending shockwaves through the sport. This is both a celebration of what just happened — and a thoughtful look at what comes next for Indiana football and college football as a whole.

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On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm Hour: The VP is in town, should the Governor reach out with a phone call and try to get a deal done? Then meteorologist Chris Shaffer joins the show - how cold is it going to get? 4pm Hour: Jason talks to Tim Busse, Mayor of Bloomington, about why he signed on to a letter with 10 other metro mayors asking ICE to respect the Constitutional rights of their citizens. Then on DeRusha Eats - Chef Kyle Lussier from Grand Rapids shares his surprise at being named a James Beard semifinalist. 5pm Hour; On the DeRush-Hour Headlines, Jason goes "In Depth" with Rick Hodsdon, general counsel for the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association - what would "cooperation" with ICE look like? Then, should there be an age limit for president and congress? What's your number?

Celebrating History - From the beaches of Miami to the streets of Bloomington, the Hoosiers bring home the unlikeliest of Natty's.  We feel lucky to be able to break it down for our deserving fans because this championship belongs to all of us. From unnoticed to undisputed!Support the show

January 2026 Meeting of the Chicago Civil War Round TableGuy Fraker on Lincoln the LawyerFor More info: WWW. ChicagoCWRT.ORGConsulting with Lincoln scholars, Guy Frakerrealized that Lincoln's formative years on the Eighth Judicial Circuit hadnever been deeply explored. This led him to the counties of the circuit,examining the nature of his cases, the identity of his clients, opponents,associates, and the towns to which he regularly traveled. From this camehis Lincoln's Ladder to the Presidency, the Eighth Judicial Circuit,which was published in 2012, with a paperback edition reissued in October 2023.The second book, Looking for Lincoln in Illinois - a Guide to Lincoln'sEighth Judicial Circuit, was published in 2017. Fraker has written andspoken extensively about Lincoln on the Circuit, not only in the State ofIllinois, but at various other venues around the country.Retired Bloomington, Illinois lawyer Guy Fraker was consultant on andparticipant in Abraham Lincoln: Prelude to the Presidency, anaward-winning nationally distributed documentary produced by WILL-TV (PBS) Hewas Co-curator of Prologue to the Presidency, a permanent exhibitat the David Davis Mansion, a state historical site in Bloomington, IL.

Jason talks with Bloomington mayor Tim Busse, one of 11 metro mayors who penned a letter to ICE asking them to respect people's constitutional rights. He explains what he'd like to see and why he signed on.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Zoe Moczek speaks with local activist Pat Wall of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America about ICE activity in Bloomington. More in the bottom half of our program. You’ll also hear Local Dungeons and Dragons gamer …

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Saturday Down South's Connor O'Gara joins The Next Round for a fun conversation as his alma mater Indiana Hoosiers Football completes one of the most shocking runs in sports history by winning the College Football National Championship. From Bloomington to the top of the college football world, we break down how Indiana went from longshot to title holder and what it means for the future of the sport. Connor shares the exact moment he knew this Indiana team was different, dives into the impact and leadership of head coach Curt Cignetti, and tackles the biggest question facing the program now: can Indiana sustain this level of success after back-to-back historic seasons? We also explore whether this championship gives real hope to non-traditional college football powers and debate if this is truly the greatest turnaround in college football history. Plus, we dig into Indiana's NIL operation, the resources fueling the Hoosiers' rise, and whether billionaire alum Mark Cuban could help tip the scales even further in Bloomington going forward. If you're an Indiana fan, a Big Ten fan, or just love college football, this is a must-watch breakdown of one of the most unbelievable championship runs ever.

Today in history, Ohio State-Indiana meet in Bloomington on October 17th this fall, OSU men grind out a win over Minnesota, Quick Hitters: Most valuable CFB programs, passing up on the Masters, Mick Cronin's crying & Golden State's dynasty is dead, Austin Ward talking all the latest on the Buckeyes and former Blue Jacket Derek Dorsett joined us in-studio. 

Indiana are national champions, and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield finally sit down to process what that means — on the field and emotionally — after Indiana's 27–21 championship win over Miami to complete an undefeated season.They break down the game itself: how Indiana weathered Miami's surges, why the Hoosiers' ability to respond every time was decisive, and how a collection of clutch plays from Fernando Mendoza, Charlie Becker, Omar Cooper Jr., Roman Hemby, Kellen Black, and the defense sealed the title.But this episode is also about the experience of Indiana football fandom — the long wait, the shared moments in Miami, Pasadena, Atlanta, and Bloomington, and why this championship feels different from simple joy. It's a reflection on belief, perspective, and what it's like when something you never quite expected finally arrives.

Indiana Hoosiers shock the college football world, capturing the College Football Playoff National Championship with a perfect 16-0 record. Can Curt Cignetti's underdog squad be crowned the greatest team in college football history? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith debate Indiana's unprecedented rise, dissect their dominant win over Miami, and spotlight the clutch block punt that sealed their title run.Key analysis centers on Indiana's breakthrough Transfer Portal strategy, the impact of overlooked three-star recruits, and why Cignetti's coaching staff now sets the bar nationwide. Discussion highlights include Fernando's pivotal moments, roster depth, and how Indiana's culture leaves blue bloods like LSU, Alabama, and Georgia scrambling for answers. Plus, a look ahead to Indiana's 2026 prospects, the risks of coaching turnover, and grades for the expanded playoff format. Can the Hoosiers build a new dynasty as four- and five-star talent arrives in Bloomington?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/X @fbscout_floridaTikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what's dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 – 12:01 – Still basking in the glow of the Hoosiers’ championship victory, celebration planned for Saturday, the difference of how franchises can feel 12:02 – 20:00 – Morning Checkdown 20:01 – 42:56– The Curt Cignetti paradigm shift, how he changed the mindset of Indiana Athletics when other previous coaches couldn’t, Purdue basketball and a tough Big Ten 42:57 – 1:08:44– Curt Cignetti gets a lifetime supply of Upland beer, the scene at Bloomington, NIL going forward, Colts DC Lou Anarumo is interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coaching gig, Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter interviews for the Eagles OC job, Morning Checkdown 1:08:45 -1:22:00 – Marc gets invited to the cookout, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses attending the national championship game, his thoughts on the game and the wild swings of emotion, drafts fits for the Colts from either national championship team, Colts free agents 1:22:01 – 1:31:20 – Nikco Sports’ Bob Ibach joins to discuss the IU championship commemorative footballs the company is selling 1:31:21 – 1:49:29 – Fernando Mendoza’s high school coach Dave Dunn joins us and discusses attending the national championship game, Mendoza’s 4th and 5 run, the Mendoza family, potentially heading to the Raiders in the NFL Draft, NFL head coaching openings, Morning Checkdown 1:49:30 – 2:02:18 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses how All-Star reserves are selected, Pascal Siakam’s season to this point and why he’s worthy of an All-Star selection, TJ McConnell’s longevity, McConnell’s conditioning, Jaylen Brown’s skillset, watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals completely and his thoughts on it, Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers 2:02:19 – 2:10:52 – Indy Ignite VP Carly Klanac joins us and discusses the home opener for the team, their undefeated start to the season, pregame festivities, wrapping the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomington, Indiana is the center of the college football world and Stugotz can't believe it. Taylor had the saddest watching experience of anyone for the National Championship game. Mikey A likes to put on a show at an AirBnB. Plus, the Titans and Dolphins found their head coaches and nobody is excited about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic tells us how it all just came together for Curt Cignetti and Indiana this season and they were able to defeat the Miami Hurricanes to win the College Football Playoff and a National Championship. Mike is interested to see how all the head coaching openings affect all of the assistant coaches who are now going to move to new positions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic tells us how it all just came together for Curt Cignetti and Indiana this season and they were able to defeat the Miami Hurricanes to win the College Football Playoff and a National Championship. Mike is interested to see how all the head coaching openings affect all of the assistant coaches who are now going to move to new positions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00 – 16:39 – The Indiana Hoosiers win the national championship! We break it all down! Fernando Mendoza’s Superman dive for a touchdown 16:40 – 22:25 – Morning Checkdown 22:26 – 45:23 – How the bar at Indiana has changed, we take callers as they reflect on the win and their emotions throughout the game 45:24 – 1:12:09– The Hoosiers are national champs and it almost doesn’t feel real, the blocked punt that changed the game, JMV joins us from Miami to recap his experience, Morning Checkdown 1:12:10 – 1:22:29 – We take more callers that were in attendance at the game or watched it from home 1:22:30 – 1:31:26 – A championship run for the ages, Curt Cignetti talked a big game and backed it up 1:31:27 – 1:49:59 – The scene at Bloomington last night was insane, trying to recap a wild playoff run, finding ways to win last night, Fernando Mendoza describes the 4th down call last night and what the mindset during it, the Hoosiers still found away despite facing one of their toughest tests when not having their fastball, IU are one of the favorites to repeat next season, Morning Checkdown 1:50:00 – 1:57:22 – The Penn State game seemed to give IU the mindset that they had championship pedigree, 1:57:23 – 2:09:14 – How many IU players will be in the NFL Draft this year?, Charlie Becker’s skill level and coming up in big moments time and time again, dreams coming true for IU fansSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:44 – The Indiana Hoosiers win the national championship! We break it all down! Fernando Mendoza’s Superman dive for a touchdown 16:45 – 35:19 – The scene at Bloomington last night was insane, trying to recap a wild playoff run, finding ways to win last night, Fernando Mendoza describes the 4th down call last night and what the mindset during it, the Hoosiers still found away despite facing one of their toughest tests when not having their fastball, IU are one of the favorites to repeat next season 35:20 – 45:30 - A championship run for the ages, Curt Cignetti talked a big game and backed it upSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana defeats Miami 27-21 to win its first National Championship in program history. Curt Cignetti's rebuild of the Hoosiers is remarkable as he's now 27-2 in Bloomington. Heisman Winner and QB Fernando Mendoza led Indiana to a perfect 16-0 season and iced the game with a gritty 4th & 4 run for the game-winning touchdown. Blake Biscardi recaps the thrilling title game and discusses the story of the 2025 Indiana Hoosiers.

Happy Tuesday! The Indiana Hoosiers just accomplished something that was thought to be impossible in bringing a National Title to Bloomington. This is one of the most unique sports stories we have ever followed. Like, ever. Adam King joins the show. How much of a threat is Indiana to Ohio State moving forward. The Floor is Yours. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We discuss Browns coaching candidates with Tyvis Powell. We now know when OSU and IU will play each other next. Rothman maximized his mental hedge last night. And T-Bone and Tyvis deliver us a couple of audio gifts during Tell the Truth.

(00:00-26:30) Couple of instant classics in the NFL Divisional round. Caleb Williams with an all-timer to tie the game late last night. Should they have gone for two after the touchdown pass? The Bears' Pujols/Brad Lidge moment. Quarterback critique from gooey butter cake. Ref show at the end of the Bills and Broncos game. Catch or INT? Sean McDermott didn't hold back post game. An emotional Josh Allen after the game felt like he let his teammates down. An uninteresting final four. How pissed do you think Allen Craig is?(26:39-57:30) Missouri in Baton Rouge, the Blues in Edmonton, the Cardinals Winter Warm Up....that's all. Nevin Shapiro has quite the dramatic prediction for tonight's National Championship game. Play big or go home. Cignetti and Cristobal have a moment when asked what a national title would mean to their school. How will the Tamm Avenue Capital Partners play tonight's game? Ballwin Beer Bitch is leading us off on the phone lines. Tim inspired the Billikens. The baby race. Cuban sandwiches and Heated Rivalry. Where will SLU be in the new rankings?(57:40-1:09:40) They're fired up in Bloomington. Joe Buck catching hell for his Lambert Airport tweet. Dirty ghost town. Not that crowded, it's just the size of the travelers. Worst airports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the national championship game now just hours away, in this special bonus episode of the Daily Huddle podcast, Garrett Searight argues that you can't put enough superlatives on the job that Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti has done in Bloomington.

John 16:4-11. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth.

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(00:00-25:14) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Indiana being annihilated in the second half by the Michigan State Spartans. They have a discussion on the product that the Hoosiers are putting on the floor, is still the same product fans have been watching since Tom Crean’s firing. Jake also believes that IU’s football success has something to do with the limited interest in IU basketball. (25:14-42:16) – FanDuel Sports Network’s Chris Denari makes an appearance on the program to preview tonight’s game for the Indiana Pacers against the Toronto Raptors. Chris spotlights the All-Star campaign that Pascal Siakam is having despite the struggles for the team, admits that he is interested to see how the center minutes will be allocated when Isaiah Jackson returns from his concussion, and reveals who his favorite Pacers player was growing up. (42:16-47:18) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query wondering if there is any regret by Carlie Irsay-Gordon for not letting Chris Ballard and/or Shane Steichen go with some of the candidates that are out there.. (47:18-1:11:35) – Indiana State Head Coach, Curt Mallory, makes an appearance on Query & Company to discuss what Indiana’s historic football run means to the Mallory family with his father being the all-time winningest coach in school history. Curt shares what he has taken away in his limited interactions with Curt Cignetti, some stories from when he was watching his dad on the sidelines in Bloomington and talks how he recruits players to Indiana State that have the vision of furthering their career to the NFL. (1:11:35-1:29:29) – Purdue radio analyst, Bobby Riddell, joins Query & Company to preview the Boilermakers game tonight against the Iowa Hawkeyes. He evaluates what he has seen from Ben McCollum in his first year, assesses how Daniel Jacebson has developed in his first full season with Purdue, identifies what has changed from Purdue since being beat down by Iowa State, and comments on Braden Smith’s ability to find the open guy no matter how much attention the opposing defense is giving him. (1:29:29-1:35:28) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake asking Eddie to list the four things that a head coaching candidate must consider when interviewing for any of the nine vacancies in this coaching cycle. (1:35:28-2:01:30) – The final hour of today’s show starts off with Jake and producer Eddie continuing their conversation from the previous segment on how the Colts head coaching position would stack up if it was available during this cycle. Jake also discusses how the most unlikely team in the state could buck the championship trend finally. (2:01:20-2:14:38) – Rhett Lewis from the NFL & Big Ten Network joins the show for the second consecutive week to preview IU’s game on Monday night against the Miami Hurricanes. Rhett believes there is some similarities between Miami’s defense and Ohio State’s, emphasizes the importance of D’Angelo Ponds for IU’s defense, explains how Fernando Mendoza’s confidence and trust is so high that everything is so easy for him right now, and pinpoints Indiana’s receivers as a huge advantage in this matchup. (2:14:38-2:22:43) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to discuss what he’s got going on for the next three hours and continuing their discussion yesterday about the parking job of one particular person in the parking lot.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSICSammy Hagar will bring his Best of All Worlds tour back this summer, from June 13th in St. Louis through June 27th in Oxon Hill, Maryland, with Rick Springfield opening all the shows except June 26th and 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday. Jelly Roll, Shinedown, Creed and Kid Rock will headline various stops of the Rock the Country festival this summer. Jelly will headline Bloomington, Georgia May 30th and Ashland, Kentucky July 10th. Creed will headline July 25th and Creed the 26th in Anderson, South Carolina. Kid Rock will headline Belleville, Texas May 2nd, Bloomington, Georgia May 29th, Sioux Falls, South Dakota June 27th, and Hastings, Michigan on August 8th.Speaking of Country: Chris Stapleton's song "Tennessee Whiskey" is now officially the first country song ever to hit Double Diamond. That means it has more than 20 million units sold. TVNBC has pulled Thursday's episode of "Law & Order: SVU" because it features Timothy Busfield, who's facing child sexual abuse charges. The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the Albuquerque Police Department in the search for actor and director Timothy Busfield, whose location remains unknown days after an arrest warrant was issued in a child sex abuse case.Busfield faces two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse in connection with alleged incidents involving 11-year-old twin boys who worked on the TV series The Cleaning Lady, authorities said.The warrant was issued January 9th, and law enforcement has not yet taken Busfield into custody, a police spokesperson said. U.S. Marshals are assisting with locating and apprehending him.Busfield, known for roles in The West Wing and Thirtysomething, has denied the allegations. His wife, actress Melissa Gilbert, has not commented publicly. Kit Harington, known for his role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, expressed his anger over a fan petition demanding HBO remake the show's eighth and final season. https://www.superherohype.com/tv/647083-kit-harington-talks-idiocy-game-of-thrones-petition-over-ending The 50th Survivor season is resurrecting the live finale to end the upcoming season. https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/survivor-live-finale-returns MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:The streaming premiere of "The Running Man" on Paramount+. Thora Birch and her husband got into a really intense screaming match with an autograph seeker who was apparently being too pushy. https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/12/thora-birch-husband-autograph-fight-beverly-hills/ Thanks to the success of "Avatar: Fire and Ash", Zoe Saldana is now THE highest-grossing actor of all time with $16.8 billion at the box office throughout her career. AND FINALLYAt the Golden Globes, host Nikki Glaser joked that all we know about Leonardo DiCaprio's personal life is what he said in a 1991 interview with "Teen Beat" magazine.Well, somebody dug up that interview, so we could discover MORE personal info about Leo. Here's what we learned: https://www.eonline.com/news/1427218/golden-globes-2026-leonardo-dicaprios-1991-teen-beat-interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good on Wednesday in Minneapolis is Jonathan Ross, according to court documents and accounts from federal officials.Ross shot into Good's car while she was driving away from the site of an ICE operation near Portland Avenue and East 34th Street. U.S. government officials have labeled Good as a “domestic terrorist” who attempted to strike and kill ICE officers.During Thursday's White House press briefing, Vice President JD Vance said Ross “might have been a little nervous” because of an incident last summer in which he was dragged by a vehicle and needed upwards of 30 stitches.Vance's description of Ross' injuries matches with an encounter that took place in Bloomington on June 17.Court documents detail the injuries an ICE agent suffered in the course of attempting to stop Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala, who prosecutors say was in the country without legal immigration status and had a previous conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.An exhibit list describes photos of the injuries as belonging to “Officer Ross.” A jury trial notice lists “Jonathan Ross” as the federal government's first witness who testified in that trial.During the stop, Ross ordered Muñoz-Guatemala to get out of the car or he would break the window, a criminal complaint states. When Muñoz-Guatemala didn't comply, Ross broke the rear driver's side window and attempted to reach in and unlock the front driver's side door. Muñoz-Guatemala put the car in drive while Ross' arm was in the broken window, and he was dragged “approximately 100 yards” down the street.According to court documents, one cut to Ross' right arm required 20 stitches; he received 13 more stitches for a gash on his left hand; and he suffered scrapes to his knee, elbows and face. A case brief filed five months after the initial indictment stated he needed 50 or more stitches for treatment.Last month, a jury convicted Muñoz-Guatemala of one count of assault on a federal officer with a dangerous and deadly weapon. He has yet to be sentencedOne law enforcement official confirmed to ABC News that Ross has 10 years of experience and is a Minneapolis-based member of ICE's special response team, which is deployed for high-profile and tactical situations.“He's an experienced officer that has served a number of years, and we recognize he acted according to his training, and we expect that all of the policies and procedures of review will be exactly that he acted appropriately to protect his life and the life of his colleagues and fellow law enforcement officers that were there,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said of Ross during a news conference held Thursday morning in New York.Noem and DHS officials say the officer was taken to the hospital because he was hit by Good's vehicle. However, bystander video of the shooting does not appear to show any serious contact, and the shooter was up and walking the entire time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.