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Northeast Indiana NowMay 7, 2024: Polling Safety Hotline, Hospital Financial Strains, FSSA Medicaid Program ChangeIndiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith starts us off with resources for voters encountering problems at the polls. Elizabeth Gabriel has more on new analysis that shows some Indiana hospitals are under major financial strain. Abigail Ruhman tells us more about FSSA moving forward with Medicaid program changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-0704 minNortheast Indiana NowMay 3, 2024: Two Candidates File For Fort Wayne's 6th District, Parental Consent Abortion Law Struck Down, FSSA Update On Attendant CareHost Richard Sanchez begins this edition with information on the two latest candidates to file for Fort Wayne's 6th District City Council seat, which is vacant following the selection of its former representative Sharon Tucker as the city's mayor. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith has more on a federal court striking down the state law banning people from informing minors of states’ abortion laws without parental consent. Abigail Ruhman shares an update from FSSA to families of medically complex children regarding attendant care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-0305 minNortheast Indiana NowApr. 18, 2024: Chiefs Update On New Fire Districts, Stillwater Hospice Receives New Credential, Infant Mortality DecreaseThis edition begins with an update from the Allen County Fire Chiefs Association on the new fire districts after a conversion took place in 2022. Then we learn more about Stillwater Hospice receiving a credential for LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman shares the latest numbers on Indiana's infant mortality rate, which has gone down for the first time in five years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-1805 minNortheast Indiana NowApr. 10, 2024: Eclipse Reactions Around State, Supreme Court To Address Attorney Shortage, Effort To Solidify Informed Consent Rules For ExamsIndiana Public Broadcasting reporters share reactions from Hoosiers as they experienced Monday's total solar eclipse. Abigail Ruhman shares more on an effort by a state lawmaker to solidify informed consent rules for invasive exams into state law. Brandon Smith tells us more about the Indiana Supreme Court's effort to address the ongoing attorney shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-1004 minNortheast Indiana NowMar. 21, 2024: Gaming Enforcement Funding Changes, New State Budget Director, Lawsuit Alleges Insulin Price GougingHost Richard Sanchez begins the program with details on a new Indiana law that changes how gaming enforcement is funded in the state. We also hear more about Indiana's newest budget director, recently introduced by Governor Eric Holcomb. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman tells us about a new lawsuit targeting seven companies accused of conspiring to raise insulin prices over the last decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-2104 minNortheast Indiana NowMar. 13, 2024: Holcomb Signs Reading Retention Bill, Hospitals Requiring LARC Option For Medicaid Members, Excise Tax ExplainerHost Richard Sanchez tells us about Governor Eric Holcomb's official signing of a controversial bill aimed at reading retendion among Hoosier students. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman walks us through a measure that requires hospitals to ensure Medicaid members have the option for LARC's during delivery visits. And Violet Comber-Wilen gives us an explainer of the "excise tax."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-1304 minNortheast Indiana NowMar. 12, 2024: GOP Governor Candidates Have First Debate, Period Product Tax Elimination Left Behind, Unemployment Holding SteadyHost Richard Sanchez gives us all of the details around the first GOP gubernatorial debate of the season. Then, Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman about the General Assembly's failure to eliminate the tax on period products. And Brandon Smith drives this edition home with a look at the latest unemployment numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-1205 minNortheast Indiana NowMar. 5, 2024: New Allen County Jail Moving Forward, Health Workers Bill To Governor, Canine Sales Expansion Signed Into LawHost Zach Bernard fills us in on the latest development surrounding the new Allen County Jail. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman gives us an update on legislation heading to the governor that aims to address a shortage of healthcare workers in the state. And Governor Eric Holcomb has officially signed into law a bill that would allow pet stores to sell dogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-0504 minNortheast Indiana NowMar. 1, 2024: Bowen Center To Open New Clinics, Arts United Center Receives $10 Million For Renovations, Senate Bill To Increase LARC access.Host Richard Sanchez tells us about Bowen Center opening new health clinics in four Northeast Indiana locations. Fort Wayne's Arts United Center receives $10 million in federal tax credits to renovate its building. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman fills us in on a Senate bill that would increase access to LARCs (postpartum long-acting contraceptives) for Medicaid members.DISCLAIMER: Bowen Center is an underwriter of 89.1 WBOI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-0105 minNortheast Indiana NowFeb. 27, 2024: Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Bill Changing PFAS Definitions Stalls, Senate Passes Bill Addressing Nursing ShortageHost Richard Sanchez shares what we know about Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry's cancer diagnosis, which was revealed to the public Monday. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Rebecca Thiele updates us on the factors stalling a measure that would change PFAS toxicity definitions. And Abigail Ruhman tells us about a bill aiming to address the state's nursing shortage passing out of the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-2704 minNortheast Indiana NowFeb. 16, 2024: Supreme Court Issues Stay On Rust Challenge, Public School Intruder Drills, Planned Parenthood VasectomiesHost Richard Sanchez gives us the latest on John Rust's candidacy and ballot access laws; Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair walks us through a new bill that would require protocols for schools during armed intruder drills; and Abigail Ruhman tells us more about Planned Parenthood offering vasectomies as a form of birth control in Indiana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-1604 minNortheast Indiana NowFeb. 15, 2024: Allen County Jail Construction Costs Approved, Unlicensed Child Care Bill, Recovery Community StandardsHost Richard Sanchez begins with an update directly from 89.1 WBOI; WBOI's Tony Sandleben gives us the latest on the Allen County jail debate; we learn more about a bill in the General Assembly that aims to allow unlicensed child care providers opportunities to care for more children over more hours; and Abigail Ruhman tells us more about a bill that would establish standards for Recovery Community organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-1505 minNortheast Indiana NowFebruary 9, 2024Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair tells us about the state's proposed graduation requirement overhaul, Abigail Ruhman has more on premium requirements for Medicaid members that kick in July 1, and Brandon Smith fills us in on state legislation that could protect children on social media, but will not be considered until 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-0903 min
High Turnout Wide MarginsS2E5 - Tale of Two Election Jurisdictions, Part 2: Los Angeles County with Dean LoganIn the second of a two-part exploration, hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey take a look at resource allocation and how that differs between cities of different sizes. In this episode, they speak with Dean Logan, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles about funding and what it is like to oversee the “most complex county election jurisdiction in the Country” with 5.2 million registered voters.
High Turnout, Wide Margins Credits: Managing Editor: Rebecca Smith Managing Producer: Aaron Hay Associate Producers: Katie Quinn, Abigail Ruhman2022-06-1626 min
CASE UndergroundBookCASE & Chill: The New Jim Crow by Michelle AlexanderOur "On the CASE" spin-off podcast "BookCASE & Chill" is officially here! On this episode CASE Marketing interns Olivia Evans and Abigail Ruhman discuss Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow, which explains a new racial caste system in America’s history: mass incarnation. They discuss the history and impacts that The New Jim Crow lays out.2021-04-2018 min
CASE UndergroundGet to Know: MU's LGBTQ Resource Center & The Center ProjectAs we continue our “Get to Know” series, CASE marketing intern Becca Newton speaks with the Coordinator of MU’s LGBTQ Resource Center, Dr. Eli Kean. They discuss the importance of having this center on MU’s campus and how it supports students of the LGBTQ community.
Marketing interns Janae Taylor and Abigail Ruhman discuss their connection with the LGBTQ+ community. They also have a conversation with Mel Constantine Miseo from The Center Project.
Plus, with millions getting vaccinated, states are slowly starting to open back up. Hopefully by the summer we will get back to some sort of "normalcy". With tha...2021-04-1338 min
CASE UndergroundBookCASE and Chill TrailerBookCASE and Chill is a monthly book club podcast hosted by CASE marketing interns Olivia Evans and Abigail Ruhman. This podcast features literature tied to a variety of topics relating to inclusivity, diversity and equity. Each episode we will discuss an impactful book, analyze the larger social implications and explore how you, the listener, can apply this knowledge in your daily life. We hope you read along and enjoy!
First up: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. Grab a copy and join the discussion!2021-03-1201 min