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This week on WBAA's Ask The Mayor: Montgomery County's health department issued a plea to residents this week to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the school year gets closer and the Delta variant continues its spread. After the Indiana Department of Health elevated the county into its orange category this week, how do local officials plan to slow the rising tide of infections among the unvaccinated?

We've Come a Long Way, Ladies: A Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment Through Song takes place Thursday, July 22 at 7 pm at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North Street in downtown Lafayette. WBAA's Greg Kostraba spoke with vocalist Audrey Johnson, who created the program, and two composers whose music will be included in the performance, Alicia Armstrong and Jessica Buford, about the event.

This week on WBAA's Ask The Mayor: a production facility for Tempur Sealy is headed to Montgomery County, along with hundreds of new jobs. How will this investment impact Crawfordsville residents, the local job market, and current and future businesses in the area?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Indiana’s federal unemployment pandemic benefits end next month, as Gov. Eric Holcomb underlines unfilled jobs across the state. How do Crawfordsville employers and potential employees view the state of the job market, and what’s the most accurate way to gauge how and why hiring seems more difficult?

The 47th Annual Round the Fountain Art Fair takes place Saturday, May 29th from 9 am to 4:30 pm on the Courthouse Square in downtown Lafayette. Ruthie Shook and Keith Austin, who sit on the committee for the art fair, recently talked to WBAA’s Greg Kostraba about the event.

The Wabash Valley Youth Symphony presents its next concert Sunday, May 16th at 7 pm at the Long Center for the Arts in Lafayette. The program includes the Concerto Grosso by Vittorio Giannini and the first movement of the Cello Concerto by Antonin Dvorak featuring WVYS Concerto Competition-winning cellist Julia Kostraba as soloist. WBAA's Richard Miles spoke with Kostraba and WVYS Conductor Adam Bodony about the concert.

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: construction of Lafayette’s planned public safety building and parking garage is on the way after a groundbreaking ceremony for the facilities in the first week of May. What’s next as the new spaces take shape, and how will the city continue to incorporate public feedback into the process? In our talk with Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, we’ll discuss how new Indiana law that gives decision-making power to local elected leaders as the debate over COVID-19 restrictions continues. How will the city work with the county on future decisions? Plus, listener questions on the role of Lafayette’s law enforcement, and why the city decided to charge admission to Columbian Park Zoo.

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette’s mask mandate could be lifted next month. How will the city continue to transition away from COVID-19 restrictions as summer approaches and COVID vaccinations become even easier to obtain, for an even broader range of age groups? In our talk with West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, we’ll discuss how the city plans to spend funds from the American Rescue Plan, and how local decisions about public health emergencies could play out in the future if Indiana’s legislature overrides the governor’s veto of a bill that places restrictions on the power of health departments. Plus, listener questions on the opening of a new food pantry and the future of West Lafayette's specialized class offerings.

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: mask mandates are back up for debate in Indiana after Gov. Eric Holcomb announced an end to the statewide order starting next week. In West Lafayette, the local mandate will remain in place. How will area residents navigate different rules in different places in the coming months?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced this week that statewide COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted next month – though local leaders and businesses can still maintain stricter guidelines. Will cities and counties follow the state’s lead, or hold onto area restrictions for the time being?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: legislation making its way through this year’s session could impact the decision-making power of local government officials, on everything from handling future pandemics to enforcing current wind energy ordinances. What’s the best balance between broader state guidelines and keeping some control in the hands of mayors, county commissioners, and public health officers?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: COVID-19 case counts are improving in Tippecanoe County, and more local health department restrictions could be lifted. What’s ahead for local businesses as they pivot to reopen more fully – and continue to maintain health and safety practices for the public? In our talk with Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, we’ll get the mayor’s response to legislation that could put more power in the hands of local officials in future health emergencies instead of local health departments. How could local mayors, commissioners, and health officers continue to work together to make decisions? Plus, more on the city’s investments in wastewater treatment capacity.

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: COVID-19 vaccinations have expanded to new recipients in Indiana, with Hoosiers 70 and older now able to register for appointments. What’s the best way to connect older residents with the assistance they might need to get signed up? And how can local officials help facilitate a smooth process as more and more people become eligible for their vaccination?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Indiana’s vaccination rollout continues , with first responders and Hoosiers aged 80 and older added to the state’s list of recipients. How and when can people register to receive their shots, and how can local officials and agencies help facilitate the process and keep residents informed about next steps?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Montgomery County was moved into the most serious red category on the state health department’s COVID-19 metrics map, just ahead of the Christmas holidays. What are the necessary next steps, and what adjustments do officials and residents need to make to respond to this change?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: as 2020 comes to a close, COVID-19 continues its spread through Indiana, but vaccinations are on the way. How will communities hold off the virus as local officials make plans for vaccine distribution – and how will they convince residents it’s safe to receive those vaccines?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: COVID-19 vaccines are headed to Indiana as the spread of the coronavirus worsens across the state, and as Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the cancellation of non-emergency procedures in hospitals to ease the strain on a stressed healthcare system. What can be done to lower local case counts and rising test positivity rates as the wait for widespread vaccinations begins?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: it’s one week before Thanksgiving, and healthcare systems and COVID-19 testing capacities across west central Indiana are under increasing strain as case numbers keep going up. How are local officials and medical providers impacted by what’s happening across the region, in addition to what's happening close to home?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced new restrictions for counties designated as orange or red on the state’s COVID-19 map, which includes Tippecanoe County. How are local officials factoring in these new guidelines as they plan for the next steps to slow down the community spread of the coronavirus? In our talk with Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, we’ll discuss what restrictions are on — or off — the table as local and statewide case numbers, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to rise. What should residents be prepared for, and how serious could the impact of the upcoming holidays become? How far can guidelines go when it comes to gatherings?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: it’s November, with football games in full swing, colder weather and holidays on the way, and a local, statewide, and national upswing in COVID-19 cases already in progress. What actions should be taken now to prevent a large spike in cases in the coming months?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: as Indiana moves further into Stage 5 of the state’s reopening plan, Tippecanoe County is still hitting the pause button on a fuller reopening of area bars and restaurants, though the relaxing of some restrictions continues – along with the challenges of balancing health and safety with the struggles of area business owners.

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Stage 5 of Indiana’s reopening plan began this past weekend, and although the mask mandate remains in place, most businesses are able to open at capacity. More broadly, what’s going to change in communities, what will stay the same -- and what will never be the same again?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: city business goes on as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In Frankfort, new security measures will be put in place at Old Stoney, and the city is looking ahead to its 2021 budget. How are city officials planning ahead in the midst of ongoing uncertainty?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: the Tippecanoe County Health Department eased the rules on bartop service at bars and restaurants this week, but left other restrictions in their August health order in place. Could guidelines for earlier closing times be rolled back, or is it too soon to tell how the order is working? What kind of financial hit are area establishments taking?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: summer is ending, school has started, and Indiana is sticking with the status quo by staying in Stage 4.5 of the state’s reopening plan and upholding the mask mandate for another month. How are communities preparing for whatever comes next in COVID-19 prevention measures as we approach a new season and head towards the end of this year?

Purdue's first day of classes began Monday. WBAA asked students how they felt about the return to campus, parties during a pandemic, staying safe, and how long they think their in-person learning experience will last. .

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor, West Lafayette residents are asking about masks. Mayor John Dennis says the city is finalizing a "mandatory mask policy". What does enforcement look like? Where and when should citizens wear their masks? And how do people navigate mask-wearing from West Lafayette to Lafayette, where a similar mandate is not currently planned?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: there’s debate across the country about different reforms for law enforcement – including the idea of “defunding the police”. What does that entail, and what would some of those concepts look like in Lafayette? What would work – and what wouldn’t? What are the city, and the police department, already implementing in terms of best practices? In our talk with Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, we’ll discuss recent protests that have unfolded in Greater Lafayette, how residents have responded, and how the city and community are communicating right now about what the future could hold.

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: across the country, people have been gathering daily to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. That includes demonstrations in greater Lafayette this week.

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Stage 3 of Indiana’s reopening plan kicks off tomorrow. Cities across the state will be monitoring how residents use newly available spaces like basketball courts and playgrounds – including Frankfort, where the parks department is reminding citizens they have a part in keeping things clean and safe. What’s the plan for making sure social distancing is in place? In our talk with Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets, we’ll discuss the city’s plans for the coming summer, as festivals and concerts are canceled or postponed. What’s the broader financial impact when major annual events don’t happen? We'll also hear about Frankfort's plans for the Fourth of July. Plus, the Utility Services Board reopens the Frankfort Lagoons. Why is this space so important to Frankfort residents?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor, local restaurants, salons, and other businesses that serve the public are officially starting to re-open under specific state guidelines. Are business owners, and the people they serve, prepared for safely sharing space – and how are local officials handling the enforcement of issues that might arise? In our talk with Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, we discuss how the city is monitoring the re-opening process, and what lies ahead as more and more businesses are allowed to resume operations in the coming weeks. What’s the best way to get residents on the same page about safety measures, to avoid future case surges or additional shutdowns? Plus, how Lafayette plans to handle its reopening of city hall, and what might change permanently in some city government functions. And a listener asks if Purdue has consulted with Lafayette on the impact of its plans to reopen campus to students for the coming school year.

We preview this afternoon's launch of In Studio WBAA , an occasional series from our studios in Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music. WBAA Content Director Greg Kostraba spoke with Baroque cellist Juliana Soltis, who also performs the Prelude from the Cello Suite No. 1 by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The Fine Arts Center at Wabash College in Crawfordsville presents activities throughout the academic year. WBAA's Greg Kostraba spoke to Julia Phipps about events and activities, including music and theater performances, and an art show taking place there over the next couple of months.

You may have listened to WBAA's weekend program entitled The Moth Radio Hour featuring some of the Moth's favorite oral storytellings. Well, there is also a collection of books that relay some of the most famous stories from The Moth. This one, called Occasional Magic , features Meg Wolitzer, Adam Gopnik, Krista Tippett, Andrew Solomon, Rosanne Cash, Ophira Eisenberg, Wang Ping, and more. West Lafayette Public Library Direct or Nick Schenkel has the review.

On last month’s conversation with Purdue President Mitch Daniels, we chatted about the way the school is now tracking incidents involving electric scooters and motorized skateboards. Now, the school has convened a task force to determine whether new rules need to be made regarding their use – to keep both riders and drivers safer. We cover that on this edition of WBAA’s Monthly Conversation with Mitch Daniels, as well as how the school’s interest in bulking up its contracts with global defense companies aligns with a newly-announced directive by Governor Eric Holcomb to triple the number of federal dollars coming to Indiana for defense.

The Lafayette Ballet Company presents the 30th Anniversary performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker the first weekend in January. On this month's Arts Spotlight, Artistic Director Sandra Peticolas spoke to WBAA's Greg Kostraba about what makes each performance unique.

The 20th season of the Wabash Valley Youth Symphony began Saturday, November 17th. On this month's Arts Spotlight, Director of Artistic Planning Regan Eckstein, Artistic Director Adam Bodony, and board Vice President Grady Jones spoke to WBAA's Greg Kostraba about the group’s mission, vision, and history, and the current season.

In any organization, the line item that requires the most money is personnel – so at a place like Purdue, which has many thousands of employees, pay and benefits are a big topic of discussion. So it goes on this edition of WBAA’s Monthly Conversation with Mitch Daniels. We talk with him about the fact he’s getting about eight percent more money this year than he did last year, while the average employee got between two and three percent, and what kind of message that sends -- especially in a time where so much has been written about CEO pay in America and disparities between it and the pay of rank-and-file employees .

The 55th season of the Lafayette Master Chorale opens Saturday, October 12th. Artistic Director Michael Bennett speaks to WBAA's John Clare about the season that includes Cathedral Classics , Handel's Messiah , and music close to the group's history, Bach.

Two topics come up time and again on this edition of WBAA’s Monthly Conversation with Mitch Daniels: food and money. Faculty have opposed the opening of a Chick-Fil-A location on campus, in part because the company’s founders oppose same-sex marriage on religious grounds. So is making the proprietor sign boilerplate language about inclusivity and non-discrimination enough to quiet those concerns? And what’s the difference between this and giving money back to the founder of Papa John’s Pizza after he made insensitive remarks?

This month, WBAA partners with Delphi Opera House for three concerts with classical, jazz, and folk music. WBAA's John Clare has The Vivaldi Project in the studio for a special preview.

They are a group that have been performing since 1842. We’ll hear from maestro Bill Kisinger about Lafayette Citizens Band . Thursday night (August 8) is the final concert at Riehle Plaza with guests Organistan and Monday, September 2 nd (Labor Day) is their 2019 season finale at Jefferson High School.

https://www.wbaa.org/people/stan-jastrzebski-0#stream/0When Stan Jastrzebski, News Director for WBAA (our local NPR affiliate) emailed me last week to say, "Hey, I'm looking for fall interns," I couldn't help but respond with...should we make a podcast episode about it? Stan graciously obliged, and here it is! My first episode to go from recording to release in the same day.WBAA is currently recruiting fall interns, but they are often recruiting, so this conversation should be of interest even years down the road. We also get into:What is NPR?What's it like to work in radio as a journalist?What's the current state of journalism?And...some other great topics. Hope you enjoy our chat!

The 51st Season is underway for Frankfort's Red Barn Summer Theatre . This week continues the play A Thousand Clowns by Herb Gardner, and on July 11th, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum opens. WBAA's John Clare spoke with company members Luke McLaughlin, Danielle Ullman, and Aaron Moon about their roles and the productions. Find out more here . Red Barn Summer Theatre is a professional, non-equity company in its 51th season. The company is in residence for 8 weeks. The theatre presents 5 performances a week, for a total of 30 performances per summer. There are 3 different productions--2 of contemporary comedy and drama for 2 weeks each and then a musical that runs for 10 days.

The 47th annual Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering takes place June 28-30, 2019. WBAA's John Clare speaks with Karah Rawlings , executive director about the musicians, camping, and how you can volunteer.

The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette opens a new exhibit, Status: Fluid/Dynamic this month. WBAA's John Clare spoke with artist Jason Myers , a native of Logansport, about his work, showing in Indiana, and describing his style.

Despite a slowdown wrought by the Purdue Senate, school president Mitch Daniels says he still thinks next year’s graduating class could be the first one to need to pass a civics exam to receive a diploma. On this edition of WBAA’s Monthly Conversation with Mitch Daniels, we ask him about that timeline, and the one deciding the future of the Purdue Armory, which many community members seem to want to save.

Several theater performances take place every year at Wabash College . The African Company Presents Richard III is the next play. It concerns "a true incident in 1821 in New York City: A troupe of free African-American actors mounted a Shakespeare production that attained minor critical and financial success until a larger white company, the Park Theatre, connived to shut it down to prevent competition." WBAA's John Clare spoke to director Ansley Valentine about the production.

A hallmark of Mitch Daniels’ time as Indiana governor was the expansion of testing of Hoosier students. The tests given to K-12 students have never been more high-stakes than they are now, and that’s rankled plenty of teachers and administrators. Somewhat less rancor has been generated by the Purdue President’s latest testing proposal – a civics exam students would have to pass before they’re awarded a diploma. On this edition of WBAA’s Monthly Conversation With Mitch Daniels, we address how that test might be administered and whether another exam will solve the problem of American governmental illiteracy. Also on this month’s show, a remembrance of Purdue alum and Indiana Senator Birch Bayh. Mitch Daniels says he once worked on a Senate campaign trying to defeat Bayh, but later came to know him as so many did – a giant of public life whose days seem more bygone all the time.

WBAA’s John Clare talks with William Griffel and Rhonda Blacklock , from Purdue Musical Organizations . PMO offers six choral ensembles and one handbell choir. Purdue Musical Organizations serve the Purdue community as ambassadors of goodwill on campus, across the country and around the world. They’ll discuss the organization’s history, tours and preview their concerts this month.

WBAA’s John Clare talks with Richard Fudge , President of Friends of Bob Live Music Co-Op . They discuss the organization’s past and purpose, and preview their next concert coming up February 24th. Joining them are Meredith Richmond, John Frigo , and Stephanie Ben-Amotz who volunteer.

Author, journalist, biographer, and cultural Historian Wil Haygood delivers the keynote address for the Purdue University celebration of the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00pm in Loeb Playhouse. WBAA's John Clare spoke to Haygood and Harry Brown , Associate Director of the Purdue Leadership & Professional Development Initiative about this year's celebration.

John Clare talks to Ellie and Bob Haan, founders of the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art about the museum and tours . Throughout December there are trains, decorations, and art including treats on the weekends. Find out more here . Tours for the holidays continue through December 30th.

While he was governor, Mitch Daniels talked a lot about reversing Indiana’s worrying “brain drain” trend. A dismal number of Hoosiers complete college, and many who do venture outside the state to make their way in the world. But now Purdue’s President has a plan for “brain gain .” We ask him about it on this month’s edition of WBAA’s Monthly Conversation with Mitch Daniels. Also on this month’s show, a blogger takes a look at how President Daniels views a current urban design buzzword: placemaking. We’ll ask whether the thought process that helped envision a State Street overhaul has evolved from one which got the former governor criticized for allowing construction of an Interstate-69 extension that some derisively called the “zebra highway.”

John Clare talks to Felica Ahasteen-Bryant, Director of the Native American Educational and Cultural Center at Purdue about Native American Heritage Month . November marks a month-long celebration to recognize, honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples. The NAECC "serves as the focal point for campus and community events and sponsors an array of cultural presentations featuring traditional and contemporary Native American scholars, art demonstrations, educational tours, workshops and documentaries." Learn more here . See videos from the opening celebration November 1st with Dana Warrington on our facebook page. Activities include: NAECC Film Screening, "NATIVE AMERICA" Tuesday, November 13, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Third Street Suites Conference Room A new four-part series from Providence Pictures premieres on PBS. Weaving history and science with living Indigenous traditions, the series brings to life a land of massive cities connected by social networks spanning two continents, with unique and

Chancel Players present Pilgrim’s Progress in October. For over 40 years, Chancel Players of Lafayette have produced thought provoking plays with moral and ethical focus from the Judeo-Christian perspective. Relying on good scripts, acting and directing, they often require little staging, and use of minimal settings/costumes. WBAA’s John Clare spoke with board member Ralph Rohrer about the group and their season. The shows take place October 19, 20, 26, and 27 at Immanuel Reformed Presbyterian Church . The first three performances are at 7:30 pm and the last show is at 2:30pm. More information here . John Bunyan's classic allegory tells the tale of one man's journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. The story, originally written in 1678, is highly regarded in all of English literature. Playwright Tom Key has kept the spirit of John Bunyan's original story while adapting it for modern audiences to enjoy. Ralph Vaughan Williams based his Fifth Symphony on The Pilgrim's

Global Fest is a street festival around the Morton Community Center (Columbia at Chauncey Street in West Lafayette) celebrating 23 years this September. Explore world cultures through music, dance, crafts, displays and international food. WBAA's John Clare spoke to Bess Witcosky , Director of the Morton Center about this year's lineup. Find out more here . Continuous stage entertainment, cultural displays, and children’s activities are among the free activities. New to the festival this year—the inclusion of the 43rd International Food Bazaar , featuring delicacies from all around the world. The festival takes place September 14th & 15th, 2018.

Money is a common topic on WBAA’s Monthly Conversation with Mitch Daniels, and this month is no stranger to such talks. On this month's show, we address with Purdue’s President the decision – after a longer period of time than some schools took – to finally to part ways with the founder of Papa John’s over his use of a racial slur. We’ll talk about Daniels’ recent editorial claiming states like Connecticut that are in dire financial straits could look to Indiana for help. A couple newspaper editorials disagree with his assertions and say Connecticut – and other states – deserve more from Indiana than they get.

Last April, the Linden Depot Museum turned 25 years old. In those two and a half decades, they have restored the original building, have a caboose, semaphores, and feature exhibits including trains and circus memorabilia. Events like "Depot Under the Stars", and a "Christmas Open House" take place this fall and winter. John Clare spoke with Vice President Elizabeth Hendrickson about their history, and the 25th Anniversary Steam Engine.

The Sixties: A Decade of Triumph, Struggle, and Change is the latest exhibit at the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center at Purdue University. WBAA's John Clare spoke to Outreach Archivist Adriana Harmeyer and Carly Dearborn about the center and their latest exhibit that includes artifacts of Purdue's 100th Anniversary, Protests and Astronauts!

In the last few years, Purdue has spent significant time and resources on trying to improve its recognizability in the global defense industry. The school now has its own defense research institute, but it was recently informed it did not win a bid to run the nuclear weapons-researching Los Alamos National Laboratory. This month on WBAA’s conversation with Purdue President Mitch Daniels, we ask whether the bid was designed as a profile-raising exercise as much as anything else. Also on this month’s show, President Daniels writes a sardonic editorial in the Washington Post suggesting changes to the nation’s social safety net, which he says few people have the courage to fix, and he also pens another op-ed reflecting on the life of former President George H.W. Bush – but is he looking back at the only one-term president since 1980 through rose-colored glasses?

Composer, jazz pianist, and music educator Judd Danby and Don Seybold, host of WBAA’s Inside Jazz, led a pre-show discussion about the evening’s performance of Sullivan Fortner & Friends. Sullivan Fortner - New Orleans native and rising jazz-piano star - was the winner of the 2015 Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz from the American Pianists Association.

The great national gaming convention returns to the Indianapolis Convention Center Thursday through Sunday. Chris Gahl of Visit Indy will be one guest taking part and we'll also here from Gen Con fan Stan Jastrzebski of NPR affiliate WBAA in Lafayette will check in from the "floor." Guest hosting is Jill Ditmire.

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