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Many Christians have noticed that ‘PRIDE month' is more subdued this year. While this is good, we also need to be careful. Our goal is to see God's law instituted throughout all of society, not just to make things a little less ghey. Many who uphold portions of God's law, such as ‘thou shalt not murder', cringe when they read God's prohibition and punishment of Sodomy. The reality, though, is that God is good and loving in everything that He does, and his laws about homosexuality are both righteous and they protect society from great harm. Tune in now as we discuss how America has abandoned God's good standard. SOURCES: [1] Rushdoony, R.J,, “The Institutes of Biblical Law, Vol.1”, pg 432. [2] https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1061&context=englishfacpubs [3] https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1061&context=englishfacpubs [4] https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1061&context=englishfacpubs [5] https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1061&context=englishfacpubs [6] https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1061&context=englishfacpubs [7] Bell, A. and Weinberg, M. Homosexualities: a Study of Diversity Among Men and Women. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1978. [8] Corey, L. and Holmes, K. "Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis A in Homosexual Men." New England J. Med., 1980, pp. 435-38. [9] Bayer, R. Homosexuality and American Psychiatry. [10] United States Congressional Record, June 29, 1989. [11] Kus, R. "Alcoholics Anonymous and Gay America." Medical Journal of Homosexuality, 1987, 14(2), p. 254. [12] Kaifetz, J. "Homosexual Rights Are Concern for Some," Post-Tribune. 18 December 1992 [13] Ibid. [14] Fields, Dr. E. "Is Homosexual Activity Normal?" Marietta, GA. [15] Cameron et. al. ISIS National Random Sexuality Survey. Nebraska Med. Journal, 1985, 70, pp. 292-299. [16] Cameron et. al. ISIS National Random Sexuality Survey. Nebraska Med. Journal, 1985, 70, pp. 292-299. [17] Corey, L. and Holmes, K. "Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis A in Homosexual Men." New England J. Med., 1980, pp. 435-38. [18] Fields, Dr. E. "Is Homosexual Activity Normal?" Marietta, GA. [19] Newsweek, 4 October 1993. [20] Lesbian News, January 1994. [21] ​​Family Research Institute, Lincoln, NE. [22] Jay and Young. The Gay Report. Summit Books, 1979, p. 275. [23] San Francisco Sentinel, 27 March 1992 [24] https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL8N1UD5KN/ [25] https://mainweb-v.musc.edu/vawprevention/lesbianrx/factsheet.shtml [26] https://www.aidsmap.com/news/sep-2016/syphilis-rates-rising-among-gay-men-us-cdc-data-show [27] https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/data-research/facts-stats/gay-bisexual-men.html [28] https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/53-mothers-boys-reported-gender-dysphoria-borderline-personality-disorder [29] Laumann, The Social Organization of Sexuality, 216; McWhirter and Mattison, The Male Couple: How Relationships Develop (1984): 252-253; Wiederman, "Extramarital Sex," 170. [30] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2016/2410392 [31] Rushdoony, R.J., “Institutes of Biblical Law, Vol. 1”, pg 430. Get your tickets now for our 2025 Conference. Christ Is King: How To Defeat Trash World at ⁠https://rightresponseconference.com⁠ MINISTRY SPONSORS Squirrelly Joes Coffee - Caffeinating The Modern Reformation Our audience can get a free bag of coffee (just pay shipping) by visiting ⁠https://squirrellyjoes.com/rightresponse ⁠ Armored Republic - ⁠https://www.ar500armor.com/⁠ Honoring Christ by equipping Free Men with the tools of liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. Private Family Banking Contact a Private Family Banking professional via email at banking@privatefamilybanking.com OR Call them directly at 830-339-9472. For a Free E-book entitled "Protect Your Money Now! How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown" go to https://www.protectyourmoneynow.net and enter your email

Amy Lavalley, Senior Content Editor from Post-Tribune, joins Jon Hansen on Chicago’s Afternoon News to warn about the “Spotted Lantern Fly.” Amy informed listeners where they can be found, who should be cautious, and how they’ve been harming the tree population.

On this "Reporters Roundtable Friday," where we ask northwest Indiana reporters about the stories they've put out in print and online. We speak today with "Post-Tribune" government reporter Alexandra Kukulka as well as "Post-Tribune" education and health reporter Meredith Colias-Pete. We also caught up with “The Times of NWI" education reporter Annie Mattea. Alexandra's stories include recently released data reflecting the lowest voter turnout in Lake County since 2008. Anna's stories focus on school referendums: in both Griffith and Valparaiso voters approved the measures that will go to support teacher pay, security, managing class sizes and more. Meredith shared the latest on an already approved deal that calls for Cleveland-Cliffs to pay a $3 million fine to the federal and state government.

Today: Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its Action Fund are very concerned about this week's "leak" of a draft of a majority opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court which -- if it would become official -- would strike down federal abortion protections. Jennifer Allen is the CEO of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocate Great Northwest and is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the implications of a high-court decision along with any abortion restrictions which may be made by the Indiana General Assembly. "Post-Tribune" freelance reporter Carole Carlson is also on the program with the stories she put out in print and online, including news of a meeting coming up May 18th in Gary called by the state agency which turned control of the Gary Community Schools over to a management firm.

Today: This is our first "Reporters Roundtable Friday," where we ask northwest Indiana reporters about the stories they've put out in print and online. We speak today with "Times" business reporter Joseph Pete and "Post-Tribune" reporter Alex Kukukla about their stories. And PNC Financial Services Group assistant vice president and senior economist Abbey Omodunbi joins us with his monthly "take" on the regional and national economies.

Today: On this "Reporters' Roundtable Thursday," "Times" chief political reporter Dan Carden and "Post-Tribune" freelance reporter Carrie Napoleon talk about the stories they've put out in print and online, including stories from Dan from the recent Organization Day at the Indiana General Assembly, what legislators may discuss when the session officially begins in January, and of a legal request sought in federal court in Hammond to halt the selection of a new Lake Superior Court judge. Carrie tells us about an economic development project in Gary which could bring new jobs to the city and a way to deal with the region's solid waste: a proposed facillity that would convert trash into jet fuel. And "Inside Indiana Business" host Gerry Dick spoke with a Hoosier businessman about the unique role that Indiana is playing, in keeping products moving through a supply chain crisis.

Today: Dianne Durham, the first African-American senior national gymnastics champion, is being remembered in a "celebration of life" next week in Gary. "Off Mic" guest host Michael Gonzalez spoke with Dianne's husband Tom Drahozal about her legacy and how she paved the way for many of the superstar athletes that we know of today. "Post-Tribune" reporter Alex Kukulka is on "Reporters' Roundtable" this week to review the stories she put out in print and online, as is "Times" business reporter Joseph Pete. He talked about the revised plan that NIPSCO has for the utility's future, including an earlier-than-announced retiring of the Michigan City coal-fired power plant. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Dylan Peers McCoy has a report on the Gary Community Schools' financial situation.

Today: Gary Chamber of Commerce executive Chuck Hughes and one of the founders of the city's Eastside Community Development Corp. and Computer Skills and Training Center, Dr. Marlon Mitchell, are on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about what could be a life-changing opportunity for young people who need training for the jobs of the future. PNC Financial Services economist Abbe Omodunbi joins us with his view of the regional and national economies. "Post-Tribune" reporter Carole Carlson attended last week's official installation of I.U. Northwest Chancelllor Ken Iwama and wrote both print and online stories, and she talks about the event. She also talks about the Illinois-based demolition contractor which will tear down the closed and abandoned Lew Wallace High School building in Gary. The school district's management team recommended the firm to the Distressed Unit Appeals Board in Indianapolis.

Journalist and author Andrea Collier is with us this week to talk about Juneteenth, health and food writing, interviewing the “comfortably unhinged,” the restorative effects of brown liquor, and not giving up your power. Andrea's work has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, The Lansing State Journal, the Post Tribune as well as too many magazines to mention here. She is the author of The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health and Still With Me…A Daughter's Journey of Love and Loss. She has degrees in Journalism and Political Science and has held numerous medical journalism fellowships.   ANDREA'S LINKS Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/writerchicks LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacollier Portfolio: https://andreacollier.contently.com Writerchicks:writerchick.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/andrea.collier Books:https://www.amazon.com/Andrea-King-Collier/e/B001JSFIT0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1629403159&sr=8-1 Annette Gordon-Reed's books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Annette+Gordon-Reed&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1     Women Beyond a Certain Age is an award-winning weekly podcast with Denise Vivaldo. She brings her own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoint to the topics she discusses with her guests. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women.   SHOW LINKS Website: https://womenbeyond.podbean.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBeyond/ Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WomenBeyond/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondacertainage/ Episode archive: https://womenbeyond.podbean.com Email us: WomenBeyond@icloud.com Denise Vivaldo is the host of WBACA. Her info lives here: https://denisevivaldogroup.com/ More of Denise's info is here: https://denisevivaldo.com Cindie Flannigan is the producer WBACA. Her info lives here: https://linktr.ee/cindieflannigan Denise and Cindie's books: https://www.amazon.com/Denise-Vivaldo/e/B001K8QNRA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Today: On this Reporters' Roundtable, "Post-Tribune" reporters Alexandra Kukulka and Carrie Napoleon are on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the stories they've put out in print and online. Alex talks about her story on public concerns about the state's minimum wage (a recent protest elsewhere is pictured above) and a story on local prosecutors' battles against cybercriminals. Carrie reviews her latest story about the makeup of the South Shore CVA board and the board's discussions about its contract with CEO Speros Batistatos. We have a brief conversation from "Inside Indiana Business" about a womens' conference coming up this fall, and NFIB Indiana senior director Barbara Quandt talks about the latest NFIB survey of Hoosier small businesses trying to recover from the pandemic. The latest focus in the survey is on finding enough people to fill jobs, as businesses reopen.

Today: On "Reporters' Roundtable Thursday," we talk with former "Post-Tribune" reporter Amy Lavalley (who covers Porter County events in places like the County Courthouse (pictured above) and "Post-Tribune reporter Carrie Napoleon about the stories they wrote and put out in print and online. Amy also talks about her next career move. We also have an "Inside Indiana Business" report on the future of northwest Indiana's business climate. Gerry Dick talks to Northwest Indiana Forum CEO Heather Ennis.

Today: On this Reporters' Roundtable Thursday, veteran Statehouse radio reporter Eric Berman is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the work that the General Assembly must do this summer in drawing legislative and congressional district maps -- and the impact the new maps will have on Indiana politics. Lawmakers took a break right now, but will be back to work on the maps, amid calls for public input on what they will look like. "Post-Tribune" freelance reporter Carole Carlson and "Times" business reporter Joseph Pete will talk about the stories they recently put out in print and online.

Today: On this "Reporters Roundtable Thursday," we speak with "Times" chief political reporter Dan Carden about his recent stories on the General Assembly, including the Governor's signing into law a bill authored by Representative Hal Slager (R-Schererville) (pictured above) that will benefit families and children who need to go to Chicago-area hospitals. The measure increases Indiana Medicaid reimbursement rates for care in out-of-state healthcare facilities. Dan also talks about the lawsuit filed by the Governor against the Legislature over the overridden veto over a bill authorizing emergency legislative sessions with the Governor's consent... and has an update on the developing controversy over an obscene flag flying in the front yard of a Hammond resident. "Post-Tribune" reporter Carole Carlson is also on the program to talk about her stories in print and online, including one about the volunteer effort to spruce up Gary Roosevelt College and Career Academy's baseball field for

Today: "Times" chief political reporter Dan Carden is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about his stories in print and online, including stories involving Lake County government and the 2021 General Assembly session. "Post-Tribune" freelance reporter Amy Lavalley is also on the program to review her stories coming out of Porter County, and "INside Indiana Business" host Gerry Dick and his guests talk about a program underway to make the Jasper County Jail a "greener," more comfortable building by using solar energy technology.

Today: Northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about Financial Literacy Month, which is the month of April. He has some tips and tools to help establish and maintain some healthy financial habits. "Post-Tribune" freelance reporter Carole Carlson is with us to talk about her stories, including the news of a new mass vaccination site coming to the city of Gary. "Times" business reporter Joseph Pete covers his recent stories in print and online from the Region business world. And we bring back our conversation about Meals On Wheels in northwest Indiana, with volunteer coordinator Charlie Misovye.

Today: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana president Matt Schuffert is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the new casino complex going up on I-80-94 and Burr Street in Gary. Grand opening is coming soon. "Post-Tribune" colummnist-writer Phil Potempa talks about the new film in production about the life of Belle Gunness. "The Farm" is being supported locally, directed by indy film director Tom Logan and stars Tracy Lords as the infamous LaPorte murderess. And Indiana Public Broadcasting reporter Justin Hicks offers a feature about a Valparaiso woman who works during the pandemic as both a school bus driver and an Instacart personal shopper... and confronted her personal fears to help keep schools and businesses open.

Today: Northwest Indiana "Times" prep sports reporter James Boyd is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about his nomination for the Associated Press Sports Editors' contest for a long-form feature and a "Times" project last year. He goes into detail for us about his nominated stories. Final placements for the top 10 nominations will be announced soon. Carrie Napoleon with the "Post-Tribune" is also on this Reporters' Roundtable Thursday to talk about her recent stories in print and online. They include a feature on a northwest Indiana woman who survived COVID-19, but is still having problems. And "Off Mic" host Michael Puente talks with the lady who is behind the "Gary For Life" project.

On the finale episode of Finger Painting the Future Season One, our esteemed hosts thought it was only fitting to do an episode about empty nesting. We wanted to round out Season One with a big & fun celebration — and thanks to this week's guest, we realized that it makes sense for all empty nesters to do the same!  Join Florence Ann & Joe as they chat with Chicago Tribune writer, and father of 4 young adults, Jerry Davich, about his personal experience going through two rounds of children flying the coup and why he decided to celebrate it the second time. About our guest: Jerry Davich's writing career began in 1995 as a freelance journalist and political cartoonist for The Times Newspaper of Northwest Indiana. One story led to hundreds, then thousands. In 2006, he was offered a position he couldn't refuse – full-time metro columnist for The Post-Tribune, the same newspaper he delivered as a boy. As a columnist, Jerry has always shined a light on society's darkest corners while offering a voice to the voiceless. He has written about every imaginable issue and situation – including the last days of a woman with terminal cancer in a hospice; flying upside down in a U.S. Thunderbirds fighter jet at 9.2 G's; visiting New York City's Ground Zero just days after the terrorist attacks in 2001; witnessing a coroner perform an autopsy; and jumping out of a perfectly fine plane with a recorder in hand. Along the way, Jerry has won more than 50 state or national awards from various journalism organizations while now writing for Chicago Tribune Media. He also writes freelance stories for various magazines while completing four books: “Connections: Everyone Happens for a Reason,” “Lost Gary, Indiana: Rusted Landmarks of the Steel City,” “Crooked Politics of Northwest Indiana” and the history of Andrean High School. Jerry is in the business of connecting people, asking unpopular questions, and provoking a needed dialogue. He is the father of two children, ages 36 and 35, and also the dad to two stepchildren, ages 21 and 19. Jerry cruises the Chicago area on a daily basis, never leaving home without his notebook, his iPhone and his curiosity. Get in touch with us: @fingerpaintingthefuture on Facebook & Instagram @FPTFpodcast on Twitter or visit our website at fingerpaintingthefuture.com!

Today: On this "Reporters Roundtable Thursday," we speak with Meredith Colias-Pete with the "Post-Tribune" about her stories related to COVID-19 vaccinations in Lake County. She also reviews her story on a bill in the General Assembly that, if it becomes law, would affect protecting wetlands in Indiana. "Post-Tribune" reporter Carole Carlson talks about her recent stories from the city of Gary, including the Gary Community Schools. And we bring back a conversation with Lake County Democratic Party chief Jim Weiser, about this weekend's North Township caucus in Hammond. It will be held with all health and safety precautions in mind because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Today: "Regionally Speaking's" Reporters' Roundtable includes "Post-Tribune" reporter Amy Lavalley's conversation with "Off Mic" host Michael Puente, on her story on Hammond resident and conservative influencer Kash Lee Kelly's arrest following the U.S. Capitol building assault earlier this month. "Times" business reporter Joseph Pete also talks about his recent stories in print and online. And Indiana Youth Instiute president-CEO Tami Silverman talks about her latest column, written and released in observance of Mentor Month. She speaks in particular about the I.Y.I. initiative MENTOR Indiana.

Today: On this "Reporters Roundtable" Thursday, Meredith Colias-Pete with the "Post-Tribune" reviews for us her stories related to the coronavirus pandemic, and "Inside Indiana Business" host Gerry Dick talks to an Indianapolis-based standup comedian on how he had to shift from stage performances to virtual performances on Zoom. Edgewater Health president and CEO Danita Johnson-Hughes gives us a preview of the organization's virtual fundraisier coming on December 19th.

Today: On this "Reporters' Roundtable" Thursday, we have Lakeshore Public Radio reporter Sharon Jackson's conversation with Crown Point Mayor David Uran, who is convalescing at home after having tested positive for COVID-19 about 18 days ago. He is doing well, and he shared his experiences with Sharon. "Post-Tribune" reporter Hannah Reed and "Times" business reporter Joseph Pete are talking about the stories they wrote and posted online and in the print editions. Hannah's stories are pandemic-related, about school districts changing their students' instruction modes, and Joseph's stories run the gamut, from business layoff-related (BP in Chicago and Whiting) to the downtown Gary demolition projects to the passing of Gary teenaged chef Ben Watkins.

While local and national votes roll in, Mayor Tom and Kevin host a special Election Night show with many in-studio guests, including Kevin Pastrick, Matt Reardon, Vera Mileusnic, Post-Tribune columnist Jerry Davich, Steve Sersic, Alfredo Estrada, Gary Councilman William Godwin, Judge Marissa McDermott, and Chase McDermott; Indiana State Representative-elect Mike Andrade calls in at the end of the show to discuss his victory in District 12.

Today: Jena Bellezza, the COO of the Indiana Parenting Institute, is with us to talk about the two recent online public forums dealing with issues like implicit bias, racism, child abuse and neglect that were part of the series that took the place of an Indiana University Northwest Annual Forum -- that would have been presented in April, had it not been cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic. Side Effects Public Media's Jake Harper has a report on the staffing problems at the Miami Correctional Facility. We bring back our conversation with Gary Community Schools manager Paige McNulty on the tax referendum that is on the Nov. 3rd election ballot, and "Post-Tribune" reporter Carrie Napoleon talks about the stories she put out in print and online. They include this week's announcement of the Akyumen Industries' plans to move its headquarters to the Midwest and open a big manufacturing facility in Gary.

On this edition of the podcast you’ll hear the latest on plans to nominate U.S. Attorney Thomas Kirsch, II to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the U. S. Supreme Court, Adam Pinsker report the ACLU is suing the federal Bureau of Prisons and Chris Nolte has a conversation with Jerry Davich of the Post-Tribune about his latest column featuring an interesting experiment he conducted at local political campaign rallies in the Region. All of that, and more, on this edition of “Lakeshore Update”…

Today: It's "Reporters Roundtable Thursday" and "Times" chief political reporter Dan Carden joins us to talk about his stories in print and posted online, including his coverage of the first Indiana gubernatorial debate from Indianapolis and his story on First Congressional District candidate Mark Leyva's comments posted on his Facebook page and reaction to them. "Post-Tribune" columnist Jerry Davich created what he called a "psychological experiment" and later wrote about it: he bought and wore Trump and Biden-Harris campaign T-shirts in public for one month. Jerry talks about the reaction he got from residents at the time and of comments that were posted later to his Facebook pages. And we complete our four-part series on young Indiana activists from the "America Amplified: Election 2020" initiative, using community engagement to inform and strengthen local, regional and national journalism. "America Amplified" is a public media initiative funded by the Corporation for Public

Today: Julian Marsh, the executive director of the Gary Housing Authority, and his Director of Resident Services Jose Ibarra are with us to talk about the new partnership with ConnectHomeUSA with its effort to bridge the digital divide for residents in its HUD-assisted housing units around the city. The initiative will mean residents will have access to services like digital literacy training. "Post-Tribune" reporter Carole Carlson joins us to talk about her story of the visit by the national president of the largest teachers' union, Randi Weingarten, to Gary on Wednesday. She praised the Gary Community Schools' $72 million tax referendum, which is on the November 3rd general election ballot. And Craig Miller with Franciscan Health has details about the healthcare system's 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week Virtual Urgent Care service available for minor illnesses and injuries.

Today: "Reporters Roundtable" guests today are "Post-Tribune" reporters Hannah Reed and Carole Carlson. They talk about the stories they put out in print and online, and all involve public school districts. Hannah's stories are about local schools either returning to in-person classes and the number of COVID-19 cases found during the first month of in-person classes. Carole will talk about Portage Township Schools students returning to in-person classes next month, and about the Gary Common Council endorsement of the upcoming Gary Community Schools referendum vote. The Council heard Manager Paige McNulty explain, before their vote, the eight-year $71.2 million referendum that would support the school district's operating costs.

Today: On this "Reporters' Roundtable" program we have "Times" reporters Lauren Cross and Mary Freda and "Post-Tribune" reporter Carrie Napoleon talking about the stories they put out in print and online. Lauren's stories on Gary city government included one on the federal fraud charges against former city official Mary Cossey and of more grand jury subopoenas served at Gary City Hall for information in undisclosed investigations. Mary talks about stories that include one on a new hospital proposed for Crown Point and discussions in Winfield about flooding. And Carrie's stories include the city of Gary's community benefits agreement and a grant headed to Cedar Lake to help the community's historical association.

Today: On this Reporters' Roundtable Thursday, we focus on education stories put out by local reporters in print and online. "Times" education reporter Carley Lanich first brings us up to date about some school districts which reported their reopening plans, including School City of Hammond and School Town of Highland. Next, "Post-Tribune" reporter Carole Carlson talks about her stories on the Gary Community Schools referendum -- a request on the November general election ballot to voters in the city to approve a multi-year tax increase for operating expenses. The referendum's goal is, among other things, to get the school district out of state takeover status. Finally, "Post-Tribune" freelance education reporter Hannah Reed tells us about her conversations with several area parents who have their concerns about their children and themselves, when schools reopen for the new year and students start to mingle.

Today: On this Reporter's Roundtable, we talk with "Times" education reporter Carley Lanich and her counterpart at the "Post-Tribune," reporter Hannah Reed, about their stories in print and online this week. We also bring back our conversation with Edgewater Health chief executive Dr. Donita Johnson-Hughes about her recent "op-ed" piece in the "Post-Tribune" entitled "The Pandemic, The Police and Politics." It is her thoughts on racial disparity, relations between minorities and police, and the political conditions of the day.

Today: Dr. Danita Johnson Hughes, the president and CEO at Edgewater Health, is with us to talk about the guest column she wrote for the "Post-Tribune" entitled "The Pandemic, The Police and Politics." It is a column with her thoughts on the issues of the coronavirus crisis, racial disparity, relations between minorities and police and the political conditions of the day. Julie Wendorf, director of the Crown Point Community Library, joins us to talk about the reopening of the Crown Point and Winfield branches on June 15th when the governor's plan allowed it to happen. The Lake County Public Library is going through the reopening process right now, with the Merrillville branch to reopen on Monday. And Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy talks about his city's ongoing efforts toward equality with established organizations working with police and citizens, how the community's coping during the COViD-19 pandemic and the city's big plans for the July 4th holidays.

Today: We revisit our conversations with Lake County Democratic Party chairman Jim Weiser and Republican Party chairman Dan Dernulc about the June 2nd primary election that was marked by the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: the shift, for many, to vote-by-mail and how candidates had to focus more on social media instead of in-person campaigning. "Post-Tribune" columnist Phil Potempa joins us to talk about the observance this week of the 1918 Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train wreck on tracks between Gary and Hammond and the horrendous fire that led to 86 deaths and 127 injuries. The victims, many of them unidentifiable because of their burns, were buried at "Showmen's Rest," in an Illinois cemetery. The wreck happened on June 22nd, 1918.

Today: On this "Reporters Roundtable," we talk to "Times" reporter Mary Freda about the protest-related stories she's written for print and online -- including one that has the views of Region officials and residents as to what comes after the protests. "Post-Tribune" reporter Carole Carlson just finished her attendance at today's virtual meeting of the DUAB, and has the latest on the state board and its contract with MGT Consulting, the firm that is emergency manager for the Gary Community Schools. "Off Mic" host Michael Puente has a feature on the calls for policing reform and how they pertain to the city of Gary.

Dr. Fred Niedner is an ordained Lutheran pastor who spent his adult life teaching biblical studies in Valparaiso University's Department of Theology. In his alleged retirement, he does teaching that requires no grading, writes for multiple publications that support the ministry of proclamation, and risks a fortnightly editorial on the Sunday op-ed page of the Chicago Tribune's northwest Indiana edition (Post-Tribune). He and his family have spent time at Holden regularly since 1992, and Fred served two terms on Holden's board of directors. To learn more about Holden Village, visit: www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to more audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org

We had the privilege of having Post-Tribune writer Jerry Davich in studio this week. Jerry is a fascinating person with a unique perspective on the human condition and this interview dives into his career as a writer, what makes him passionate about covering those local stories, and the power of storytelling. GREAT interview. AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE PRODUCER: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI