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Who Gets What?Our Economist: Morton MarcusWhat is an economist? Who was the first? What is a "just price?" Is the Finance Department different and separate from The Economics Department? Should economists provide moral leadership? Do/should economists predict? Consulting? Effects of consulting? Will people do "the right thing?" 2025-07-1126 minWho Gets What?Our Government TodayThis conversation starts with fictional candidate Willy Stark, a favorite subject of our guest, Steve Ealy. Steve has written on how to read the Qur'an, the Federalist Papers and constitutional interpretation, the philosophers Jurgen Habermas, Michael Oakeshott, and Eric Voegelin, and the writers C. S. Lewis, Ralph Ellison, Fyodor Deostoevsky, James Fenimore Cooper, John Steinbeck, and Robert Penn Warren. He is currently working on a book-length study of Robert Penn Warren. In other words, he is qualified to dicsuss Donald Trump in the perspective of history. 2025-05-0928 minWho Gets What?Bonhoffer, John Dos Passos, Growth of Theatre in Indianapolis . . .are just three of the many subjects in this wide-ranging discussion of performing arts, with D. Paul Thomas, an actor, producer, director and more. For two years, Mr. Thomas taught acting at the historic Lamb’s Theatre in New York City, serving as its first Artistic Director while premiering Noel Paul Stookey’s, Puff the Magic Dragon. This was followed by seven years as President of Victory Films, directing over twenty productions including the video series, Celebration of Discipline; One Is A Whole Number (Religion in Media Award); the docudramas They Cry in the Night, filmed in Swazil...2025-03-2730 minWho Gets What?Semi Conductor Busines in IndianaLarry Wallman, a manufacturers' representative and leader in The International Micro Electronics Assembly and Packaging Society, tells us about Indiana's declining position in his industry. Morton calls attention to recent announcements that electronics companies are coming to Indiana. 2025-02-2127 minWho Gets What?The Mezzo Soprano from Lafayette, IndianaAudrey Johnson not only sings. She teaches. John encountered Audrey in this context. She provided both a wonderful musical experience and a history of Jewish American composers, this with the collaboration of pianist Clare Longendyke. More information about Audrey's programs can be found at OFTHEEISING.COM. (Yes: two letter e). In the next year and a half, she will help celebrate the Semiquincentennial of The United States with public and private performances. 2025-02-1334 minWho Gets What?Morton Describes Economic Status of IndianapolisA wide-ranging discuission of costs, wages, economic development, the nature of jobs, and much more, about Indianapolis.2025-01-1825 minWho Gets What?Spend Too Much on Entertainment?Spoiler Alert: You spend too much on entertainment! (A conversation between podcast hosts John Guy and Morton Marcus.)2025-01-1229 minWho Gets What?An Indiana Drum Major (and a lot of sports history)Drum Major Larry Lafferty compellingly describes his experiences starting with the 1968 Indiana Marching Hundred, The Rose Bowl Year. Now a retired school administrator from Bedford, IN., Larry reflects on Indiana sports history and movies in which his band made appearances. Meanwhile, podcast host Morton reveals that his son was a high school drum major. 2024-08-0322 minWho Gets What?Indiana Nature ConservancyJohn Ketzenberger, Director of Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy (Indiana Chapter), reminds us of its many projects, as well as the opportunities to share and to understand nature in Indiana. John thanks Morton for "cranking me up on a Friday morning," after Morton wonders why so many different environmental organizations exist. 2024-07-0424 minWho Gets What?Two EconomistsThis rambling dicussion between two economists, our host Morton Marcus, and our guest Bruce Jaffee, covers money in athletics, history disappearing, news as entertainment, regulating business, and the compelling need to teach critical thinking--the ability to ask questions, to see the difference between fact and fiction. For over four decades, Bruce was a teacher, an observer, an author of impact studies, and a faculty representative to the NCAA. 2024-06-1930 minWho Gets What?Advocating The Common CauseFor almost 20 years, Julia Vaughn has led Common Cause, Indiana, by advocating for legislative ethics, monitoring lobbying, and more fair legislative and congressional districting. Common Cause was founded by John Gardner in 1970, a Republican who held a cabinet position in the Democratic administration of Lyndon Johnson. Since then, bi partisanship has been powerful in the organization. 2024-03-2930 minWho Gets What?Conflict Resolution Through Mediation This is a quick and comprehensible description of mediation. Our guest, John Krauss, teaches and practices mediation. John has been a leader of government with both the mayor of Indianapolis and the governor of Indiana. He is an attorney who teaches at the law school in Indianapolis. 2024-02-2930 minWho Gets What?Appraising Fire Equipment, 76 Trombones, and more, with Scott KellerAppraising assets of The American Songbook Foundation, Colts owner Jim Irsay, royalty in London, and hundreds of others, is the occupation of our guest, J. Scott Keller. Morton Marcus, our moderator/economist, asks about the utility of doing this work. We also learn about the brand new Randy Corson Antique Museum of Fire Equipment opening in Indianapolis.2024-02-0328 minWho Gets What?A Classic Legal Career, Russ SipesMorton and John interview friend Russ Sipes, who, in light of contemporary events, tells us about an early military experience in which he was loading supplies to support the Yom Kippur war. Then Russ provides a compelling history of asbestos and the relevent litigation in which he has been involved. Civil justice (access to courts) and protection of workers also have been prominent in his career. 2023-10-1526 minWho Gets What?Groceries in IndianaThrough a history with names such as Cub Foods, Meijer, McKay, SuperValu, Jewel, Walmart, Costco, Target and Sams, grocery business leader Rusty McKay traces his family's involvement from 1880 in Ft. Wayne to the rise of destination stores and the large warehouse stores of today. His volunteer commitment to Fairbanks Hospital also is explained. 2023-09-1428 minWho Gets What?Building Bridges, Really Big BridgesDoug VanSlambrook is Senior Design-Build Manager of The Walsh Group which has recently completed the Madison (Indiana)-Milton (Kentucky) Bridge over The Ohio River, and he has started work on two major projects (8 years or more) in Cincinnati, The Western Hills Viaduct Replacement and The Brent Street Bridge rennovation. (Listeners may Google these projects.) The Interstate projects in Louisville are his as well. This conversation is about Doug's personal involvement with bridge construction, the history, techniques, styles and social implications of projects. 2023-09-1035 minWho Gets What?Behind The Scenes at The PalladiumPerformer, singer, sound design expert, lighting design expert, and, after twelve years at The Palladium, Lisa Posson now is Director of Production. The Palladium is an astoundingly fine and effective venue in which support staff are artists as well as technicians. This charming and compelling interview tells all about it. 2023-08-3126 minWho Gets What?The Special Olympics ChampionSpecial Olympian John Wheeler, champion in soft ball, track and field, and especially basketball, tells us how to overcome obstacles and to reach personal goals. John is an author, student of basketball, and a motivational presence. His two books are availabe on Amazon. Two days prior to this interview, he started writing his third book. 2023-08-2320 minWho Gets What?The Associated Press PhotographerLynne Sladky is a photo journalist with the world's largest supplier of news content, The Associated Press. She lives and works in Miami, covering everything from Mar a Lago Club to Lionel Messi. This conversation considers modern digital photography compared to portable laboratories of the past, the changing businesses of newspapers, instantly transmitting photographs to AP clients, as well as the history of Lynne's 1992 Pulitzer Prize. 2023-08-1532 minWho Gets What?A Tale of Two Cities, The ComposerIn Indianapolis, our guest, Jill Santoriello, produced a preliminary version of her musical "A Tale of Two Cities." In 2008, the show opened on Broadway. Jill's most recent effort is "It Happened in Key West," which will open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in January, having already opened in London. This conversation describes the 25-year labor to compose her first show, and how she moved forward from high school as a largely self-educated musician. Note: John Guy has the first autograph Jill ever signed. 2023-08-0834 minWho Gets What?The Cellist, Marjorie HannaThis conversation is a wonderful survey of local musicians, national stars, and, in general, the life of an accomplished musician, cellist Marjorie Hanna. Elton John and Michael Jackson, plus Indiana musicians such as Al Cobine and Dick Dennis, to name just a few, all have important cameos in this delightful exchange. 2023-08-0128 minWho Gets What?America's PurposeIndianapolis-based Sagamore Institute, sometimes described as a "think tank," includes Alan Dowd as head of its Center for America's Purpose. Many of Alan's clear and effective writings can be found at http://alanwdowd.com/Articles.aspx. One theme of our conversation asks "Is America the greatest country in the world?"2023-07-2830 minWho Gets What?Life in Contemporary Ft. WayneRachel Blakeman, director of a Purdue-based community research institute in Ft. Wayne, IN. talks about the economy, public health, and infrastruture of Indiana's second city. Home ownership and transportation are among the many topics discussed. 2023-07-2228 minWho Gets What?Hoosiers Concerned About Gun ViolenceJerry King is chair of "Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence," which works to reduce gun violence. Reducing ability to acquire guns, and to reduce access to guns inside homes, are among the activities of this organization. 2023-07-1428 minWho Gets What?Broadway in IndianapolisBroadway Across America, a national, privately-owned company, manages broadway touring shows in 48 American cities. For Indianapolis, and Salt Lake, the group sales manager is Chris Schneider, who describes differences between cities both in culture and marketing. An example of differences is Book of Mormon, which performs five to ten minutes longer in Salt Lake than elsewhere because "laugh times" are longer there. Some towns support lesser-known plays and shows, while others require well-known traditional presentations. 2023-07-0532 minWho Gets What?The Percussive Arts SocietyWe came across The Rhythm Discover Center just a few years ago. It was located in a lower level location near the corner of Illinois and Washington Streets. Our guest, Joshua Simonds, is executive director of the sponsoring organization, The Percussive Arts Society, with more than 5000 members world wide. This conversation considers the nature of percussion, names of outstanding contemporary players, hearing protection, and the annual convention in Indianapolis. 2023-06-2828 minWho Gets What?Medal of Honor FoundationJohn Shertzer leads The Medal of Honor Foundation which is closely associated with The Congressal Medal of Honor Society. Since The Civil War 3,530 medals have been awarded. Sixty five holders survive and provide personalized educational opportunities throughout the country, including at the Medal of Honor Museum on The Yorktown in Charleston, S.C. An important topic discussed here is patriotism. Our guest also has been active in Kiwanis, Key Clubs, and The Society of Professional Journalists. 2023-06-2227 minWho Gets What?Educating by Printing in 3-DIn less than a decade, 1st Maker Space has created powerful tools to educate. They have been adopted in five states and serve more than 100,000 students every year. Our guest, company founder Kim Brand, describes both the the educatinal theories and practices that engender creativity in students. 2023-06-1828 minWho Gets What?The Princeton, Indiana, ClarionAndrea Howe edits The Princeton Daily Clarion which was founded in 1846. She attends civic meetings, writes news stories, organizes the personals column, advises about crossword puzzles, and enjoys the comics page. Princeton is the county seat of Gibson county and is located about 25 minutes north of Evansville.2023-06-0831 minWho Gets What?History and Collecting Fine Art PhotogaphyShelbyville-based Lee Marks, photography dealer and consultant, describes her work representing photographers. She is a founding member and past president of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD). While maintaining a broad inventory of photography and working with many private collectors, LMFA has increasingly focused on representing the work of a select group of contemporary photographers. Their work has been acquired by major collectors such as Sir Elton John, corporations such as Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, and museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Houston Museum of Fine Arts, TX; A...2023-06-0329 minWho Gets What?Empathy-Narcissism-PhilanthropySocial Psychologist Sara Konrath* discusses the personal happiness that arises through the act of giving. She also considers how to teach empathy. An old line is "It is better to give than to receive," which plays out at a practical level in this discussion. *Sara Konrath is a social psychologist and Associate Professor who directs the Interdisciplinary Program on Empathy and Altruism Research (iPEARlab.org) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.2023-05-2527 minWho Gets What?Women's Progress and Political ResistanceThe new book by Sheila Suess Kennedy and Morton Marcus, "From Property to Partner: Women's Progress and Political Resistance," describes the trajectory of women's emancipation over the last century. Both commentary about history and extensive statistical data are provided in their 80-page review. 2023-05-1725 minWho Gets What?Journalism in IndianaJohn C. DePrez Jr. , former publisher of The Shelbyville News, and now editor of The Indiana Economic Digest, talks about the history and prospects for potentially successful modern journalism. 2023-05-1329 minWho Gets What?The Indiana University Strategic PlanMorton Marcus discusses the recently-released Indiana Univerisity Strategic Plan. He considers priorities he would reduce or eliminate, such as collaborating with others towards economic development, and goals he would include or emphasize, such as teaching teachers. John then questions the value, in general, of strategic plans, which, he believes, do not produce tangible results. 2023-05-0626 minWho Gets What?The Philosophies and Practicalities of PhilanthropyAccording to Gene Tempel, who is Founding Dean Emeritus, Professor Of Philanthropic Studies, IU Lilly Family School of Philantropy, more than $400 billion per year supports projects and causes, and, he believes, this is democracy in action, because individuals who find themselves unable to modify public policy and national budgets can express their views by giving personal money to favored ideas. Other topics here are the relationships between giving and receiving, naming rights, and tax policy. 2023-04-2629 minWho Gets What?The Three Ports of IndianaJody Peacock is Chief Executive Officer of Ports of Indiana. He is responsible for three major ports: one, Burns Harbor, in Northwest Indiana, and two on the Ohio River, Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon. In this discussion, Jody describes the immense influence of these locations. They are among the best ways to ship anything in to and out of The Midwest. 2023-04-1929 minWho Gets What?The ARC of Indiana, Advocating for Persons with DisabilitiesAndy Kirby and Shawn Fulton tell us about The ARC of Indiana which was established in 1956 by parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build a better and more accepting world for their children. Among its purposes is to promote "supported decision making," a powerful modification in the concept of guardianship. 2023-04-1233 minWho Gets What?Marion County Government: "Uni" and "Mini"While serving as an Indiana legislator in the 1960s, Ned Lamkin was part of a group that created unified government in central Indiana. This was the consolidation of numerous units of government into a larger organization. At the time, Ned also advocated for mini government under the hypothesis that small units should have powers such as implementing parking regulations. The topic is relevant today when county government appears inadequate to the general needs of the region. 2023-04-0829 minWho Gets What?Who Gets What [Allocation of Scarce Resources]What do primogeniture, seats in churches and classrooms, the alphabet, gender, chance, merit, personal height, and first-come/first-served have in common? The answer, according to Morton Marcus in this unique lecture, is each is used to allocate authority, position, and scarce resources. 2023-04-0128 minWho Gets What?Teaching HistoryWhat is the relationship between the study of cullinary science and history? John Cooney, teacher of history at IVY Tech Community College, answers that question and others.2023-03-0824 minWho Gets What?Improvising IndianaJohn and Morton employ an exercise to learn the nature of improvisation under the guidance of Will Pfaffenberger, comedian, radio broadcaster (The Smiley Morning Show on 99.5; the Bob and Tom Show), entrepreneur (Red Curb Improv Comedy Club in Avon), and former administrator of a soccer league. This is fun. 2022-08-3126 minWho Gets What?The EpidemiologistRuth Ann Marcus, epidemiologist with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,, talks about disease detectives, racial elements in public health, HIV prevention, really bad cider, and anthroplogy. 2022-05-3131 minWho Gets What?The "Auditor" Explains State FinanceHow a small state board changes appropriations is one of many topics throughly considered by Michael Claytor, former candidate for Indiana State Auditor. He also comments about parties and candidacies stating "I will never vote for someone older than I." (Then Morton suggests that members of poltical parties fear younger persons--in the other party.) 2022-04-2826 minWho Gets What?Helping Veterans To Find WorkSam Rogowski. His title says it all: Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist, with The Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Morton and John had no idea that this superb service exists. 2022-04-1420 minWho Gets What?A Tour, and, then, Terre HauteJohn describes an automobile tour of The Southeast. Morton then talks about population trends in counties surrounding Terre Haute.2022-04-1022 minWho Gets What?A Blue Line Makes Films in BloomingtonKevin Weaver, who has submitted films to The Heartland International Film Festival, describes his Bloomington-based production company which creates documentaries as well as business and nonprofit oriented films. He and Morton discuss the value of films centered on individuals compared to potential films that could or should highlight institutions. As a result of personal challenges, Kevin imagines presenting songs and stories about invitro fertilization. 2021-09-1528 minWho Gets What?A Special Indianapolis ArchiveArchivist Stephen Lane shares the significance of his sixth floor special collection that emphasizes the history of Indianapolis. Along the way, we discover that Stephen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay at the end of the last decade, while John was a PCV in neighboring Bolivia 1966-1968. Then, a flood opened of references to Indiana-international connections.2021-09-0837 minWho Gets What?Strategic Plans: Useful or WastefulLong-time, now-retired, strategic planner and economic development expert Thayr Richey talks about planning. John suggests strategic plans are ineffective. Morton says some are effective. Thayr says "it depends," but many bite off more than they can chew. 2021-08-0428 minWho Gets What?The Emerging Actress from IndianapolisMorton and John converse with Tia Link, star of the Heartland International Film Festival short, "Rosie's Rescue." Tia was a practicing lawyer before attending acting school in New York City. Here she considers the casting process, differences between film and stage, and a new project just starting in development. Like many emerging actors, she has another job, which will be to teach law at the McKinney school of law in Indianapolis.2021-07-2725 minWho Gets What?Attracting Business to Your CommunityBoth Morton Marcus and our guest, Dean Whittaker, are classic communicators, theorists and teachers about economic development. Dean is president of Whittaker Associates Inc., a data analytic company advising governments and business groups on development opportunities, such as quantum computing. 2021-05-1228 minWho Gets What?Food PantriesZachary Fawbush leads The Crooked Creek Food Pantry in Indianapolis, following on educational and social services experiences at St. Joseph College and in Ketchikan, Alaska. Zach speaks effectively about volunteerism, food insecurity, the infrastructure of food distribution, as well as his personal goal to become a father. Listeners also will appreciate a previous podcast, June 17, 2020, with John Elliott, head of Gleaners Food Bank. 2021-05-0227 minWho Gets What?PovertyThe minimum wage, repairing roofs, wage disparity, literacy and education, all are part of this statistical presentation about poverty in both The United States and Indiana. John and Morton discuss these topics while also learning what Morton would do if he were in The Oval Office, or The Square Office, when he runs in 202?. 2021-03-0330 minWho Gets What?Property Assessment in IndianaThis conversation with Joe Gomeztable provides a fine history of the property tax system in Indiana. Towards the end, we also learn about We The People, living near a bar, walking from St. John to Indianapolis, and spending four years learning Latin. Joe is an original plaintiff in Town of St. John vs State Board of Tax Commissioners, the 1991 case which led to the Indiana system2021-02-2435 minWho Gets What?Year End ReviewJohn and Morton discuss financial planning, state of the market, and credit cards. 2020-12-3024 minWho Gets What?Teaching JournalismJohn Krull, director of The Pulliam School of Journalism at Franklin College, talks about respect, re-write, The State House File . Com, and his book, Emily's Walk, as well as remaining underwater for three minutes. 2020-12-1633 minWho Gets What?Our Guest, The ViolinistJiafeng Chen stayed with John and Chichi Guy while competing in the 2010 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. He now teaches and performs from Birmingham, U.K. In this conversation, he explains his philosophy of teaching music, challenges caused by The Virus, and his love of pasta. 2020-12-0940 minWho Gets What?The Federal Public DefenderMonica Foster is Executive Director of The Indiana Federal Community Defender for the Southern District of Indiana. She and her colleagues defend more than 90 % of cases in the district. Does that sound boring? No Way. Just learn about the Santa Claus fraud of John F. Kennedy (alias), the most humane form of execution according to Saudis, the need for "racial reckoning," and even how a culinary workshop affected her life.2020-09-2227 minWho Gets What?The Music of Tim BrickleyTim Brickley produces, engineers, composes, sings, and conducts in a dozen different contexts, including solo jazz, opening for big name touring groups, and preparing music for film as well as for the local Fonseca Theater. Listen to Tim here with John and Morton, then pull down some of his work on YouTube. Well worth the time. 2020-09-1631 minWho Gets What?The Indiana Tax CourtJudge Martha Wentworth, the Indiana Tax Court Judge (second person to hold this position) tells us: "I love tax." She loves the ever-changing legal tax structure that directly or indirectly affects every Hoosier family. Major topics are the case "Town of St. John (1998) that changed property tax administration to market-based valuations, and "Wayfair" (2018 U.S. Supreme Court) that allowed sales tax to be charged on most inter state transactions.2020-09-0833 minWho Gets What?The Practice of Law, in Good Times and BadAttorney Robert Wildman spent years representing The Indiana Secondary Market for Education Loans. (Host Morton Marcus served the same organization on the board of directors.) Now his largest client is a developer of commercial real estate, placing him on the borrowers side of the table. This discussion covers the 2008 economic challenges, and compares those to the challenges today caused by COVID. 2020-08-1927 minWho Gets What?The English TeacherIs your infinitive split? What about "irregardless?" Should you read fantasy and/or John Green? These are just a few topics of this stimulating conversation with 25-year English teacher Shauna Gough.2020-07-2329 minWho Gets What?Planning For Your DeathPersonal care giver and experienced nurse Rebecca Marcus describes her recent experience helping a friend pass. 2020-07-0125 minWho Gets What?The Food Bank in IndianapolisJohn Elliott, President and CEO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, describes his work, and the concept of food insecurity, in great detail, revealing much new information to us. For example, grandparents raising grandchildren often find themselves food insecure. School closings not only negatively affected food delivered inside schools. It also reduced the number of general public food banks, and those which delivered pack lunches on weekends. Gleaners delivers more than 35 million meals a year, and growing.2020-06-1729 minWho Gets What?Civil Liberties in The Time of CoronaDuring the world's largest known shut down/quarantine, what rights do we lay aside? Jane Henegar, Executive Director of The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, provides answers with respect to all Americans, but especially to incarcerated persons, persons seeking abortions, and those held only for non payment of bail and fees. This podcast includes a movie recommendation: Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache' 2020-04-3030 minWho Gets What?Skill, or Luck?Who is right: Seneca, Ken Jennings, Newton, Guy, Marcus, or Brand? Just a little philosophy here about random events, plus a few practical points about starting a new business.2020-04-1029 minWho Gets What?Just The Two of UsA stimulating conversation (at least to them) between John and Morton, about the future, the stock market, success and luck, Ken Jennings, and school corporations.2020-03-2729 minWho Gets What?Animation in IndianapolisAn animation studio exists in Indianapolis. (John and Morton did not believe it.) Tropical Squirrels Productions is managed by Producer/Animator Jarrod Moschner. It produces motion graphics, kinetic text, cartoons and presentations, with this business philosophy: "Plan Hard; Work Smart; Play Often."2020-03-0626 minWho Gets What?The Returned Peace Corps VolunteerFormer Peace Corps Volunteer Gabriella Guy (Costa Rica) describes how skills learned apply to her role as a social worker in elementary schools. (Yes. She is a granddaughter.) 2020-02-0725 minWho Gets What?Kim Hood Talks About Eugene Debshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/debs is a reference to a fine documentary film about Eugene Debs, the "socialist" from Terre Haute. The film's producer, Kim Hood, here talks about the film, social issues, her experiences as both wife of one political leader and mother of another emerging leader, teaching, and fleecing of senior citizens, while Morton comments appropriately about parents who do not invest in their children.2020-01-1128 minWho Gets What?Residential Real Estate in IndianapolisWith more than 40 years on the job, real estate professional Patty Morton talks about "this unbelievable market," how up to 48 photographs accompany each listing, how "energy flow" in the home interior set up affects buyers, the affordable tax environment of central Indiana, and the power of marketing under phrases such as "Talk to Tucker" or company names such as Berkshire Hathaway which always is associated with famous investor Warren Buffett.2020-01-0529 minWho Gets What?Musician, Manager, EnvironmentalistWhile serving food to the homeless at ReCraft, John met violinist-turned-entrepreneur Bethany Daugherty who describes the environmental importance of recycling used craft materials. A musician since age 5, Bethany, now 29, has played in orchestras all over central Indiana, but physical pain caused her to look for new opportunities in the world of waste. 2019-12-1629 minWho Gets What?Free Speech at Indiana University?Morton defends the right of a professor to say whatever he wants, no matter how obnoxious, in the context of private opinions. A tweet is not a classroom, and a teacher should not be disciplined within the classroom for opinions expressed elsewhere.2019-11-2220 minWho Gets What?Animal Care in IndianapolisOpening with the sounds of a kennel, this revealing conversation with Katie Kennepohl describes the operations and philosophies of Indianapolis Animal Care Services, of which she is Deputy Director. Here we discuss books, movies, adoptions, volunteers, the Parvo virus and a fact that surprised John and Morton: more than 90% of the agency's pets are adopted. 2019-11-1831 minWho Gets What?A Personal Memory of 911Perhaps John Bloom may be called a second responder, one of thousands of Americans and hundreds of Hoosiers who voluntarily went to New York City to counsel persons suffering losses during 9-11. John spent ten days there. He carries memories and feelings to this day. 2019-09-1133 minWho Gets What?Mortgage Lending with Bill ClouseBill Clouse has been processing mortgages more than three decades. He knows how borrowers qualify, how credit scores apply (even The Karma Score), background of The Big Short (a movie about the recession of 2007-2009), as well as how to deal with one of our hosts, Morton Marcus. This recording opens with sounds of a haunted house. Bill knows how to remove the fear. 2019-07-1630 minWho Gets What?The Lumber Business of IndianaRay Moistner is Executive Director of The Indiana Hardwood Lumbermens Association which represents wood from start to finish: planting, extracting, replacing, cutting, shipping, protecting and manufacturing into finish products. Much here that John and Morton did not know: that Indiana, for example, replaces 2.3 trees for every tree removed, that we are not deforesting like Brazil, that out-of-state marauders stole Indiana timber until Ray's association lobbied to make such thefts a felony, and much more. 2019-05-0228 minWho Gets What?Preserve, Protect, Defend (Historic Properties)James Glass has spent most of his life studying and protecting historic buildings. As one of the first staff members of The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, and as a doctoral student whose thesis topic was the history of one of the first preservation acts of Congress, James knows his stuff. Naturally, Morton challenges assumptions about the value of old properties, a common element in our series of conversations.2019-04-1827 minWho Gets What?Trailers, Automobiles, Litigation, LafayetteJudge Judy, interesting estates, classic automobiles, women in the law, trailers, the Wabash river, litigation, are some of the topics covered in this wide-ranging conversation with 50-year attorney John Gambs of Lafayette, Indiana. Not mentioned is the restaurant menu item, The Gambs Burger. (Yes, a real restaurant offered this real burger.)2019-04-0425 minWho Gets What?My Symphony, Your Symphony, Our SymphonyJames Johnson, CEO of The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, converses with Morton and John about hiring musicians, the correlation between young persons who played an instrument and their love of music as adults, how musicians are hired, the role of video images, and financial dynamics between management and musicians. In his view, transparency and pizza make a difference.2019-03-2130 minWho Gets What?Morton Marcus, John Guy, Lou HarryJournalist, author, playwright, and, at one time, stand-up comedian, Lou Harry, talks about journalism. The discussion includes the four tenants of the code of ethics of The Society of Professional Journalist. 2019-02-2128 minWho Gets What?Develop? You Better Watch OutRetired city planner Clarke Kahlo describes his volunteer activity intervening in the city planning process. He identifies development proposals that are not appropriate, gathers information, organizes opposition, and appeals to decision-making government bodies. Morton argues that all proposed developments should be more widely publicized. He then plays devils advocate suggesting he should have more freedom to build whatever he wants on his property. In our next program, Clarke talks about specific projects. 2019-02-0723 minWho Gets What?Play by Play by PlayHoward Kellman, "The Voice of the Indianapolis Indians," talks about broadcasting and exchanges memories with fellow Brooklyn-ite Morton Marcus. 2019-01-2426 minWho Gets What?80 Years, Pickle Ball, Gerrymandering, and ShoppingMorton: "At 80, I have fewer opinions." John: "New activity, pickle ball." Morton: "Gerrymandering threatens our society." John: "Board service expands horizons." Morton: "Too many choices." John: "New song: The Amazon Wagon is a comin." And: We like each other. 2018-12-2719 minWho Gets What?A Comedian Makes PlansPete Dunn was a financial adviser before graduating from Hanover, having earned his Series 7 stock brokers license. He made money day trading while entertaining as a stand up comedian. Pete's work, the best John has known. is syndicated in many Gannett newspapers, and through a personal blog, podcast, and You Tube episodes. Although we focused on his personal and professional life, we heard these gems: "Hit The Match" "I am a fixer." "No, I am not anti debt, perhaps not even frugal." "Earliest money is the best money." "Drive your car into the ground." 2018-12-1332 minWho Gets What?Send Those Districts to HellCreating a redistricting commission in Indiana is a goal of Common Cause Indiana, headed by Julia Vaughn, with whom John and Morton discuss negative effects of gerrymandered districts in the context of the 2018 midterm elections. Along the way we hear about the "guillotine of data," and Governor Holcomb's 2016 pledge to reform the system.2018-11-1625 minWho Gets What?Down With BingoDuring a flurry of idle chatter, John and Morton exchange thoughts about Bingo, The Lottery (very bad for kids), amending the Indiana constitution (very bad, too much clutter), making ATMs into gambling machines, negotiating improvement in a private road, and wasteful spending by a neighborhood. If that were not enough, the two old men then conclude that in Indiana, change is impossible.2018-11-0921 minWho Gets What?Will Gerry Stop ManderingMorton and John talk gerrymandering with former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore Boehm. Topics considered are term limits, early decisions about apportionment, inherited seats, how "fairness" may be measured, and how gerrymandered districts favor election of persons with radical (not centrist) points of view. During "Sound Off," John talks about the profound effects of The Heartland International Film Festival.2018-10-2326 minWho Gets What?Is Celebrity Killing History (or just historians)?Long-time, retired, Marian University professor William Doherty talks about teaching, the significance of teaching humanities, whether any person who uses Facebook is a "fool," and whether The Kavanaugh nomination will be "historic." Answer: depends on how long he serves, and future events. At the end, John reflects on the importance--the temporary importance--that people assign to an investment fad, to a current event, and to the risks of both investing and life. 2018-10-1222 minWho Gets What?Kurt Vonnegut: Where Are You?Kurt Vonnegut Library historian, William Briscoe, gives a concise biography of the novelist while describing the library in down town Indianapolis. In "Sound Off" at the conclusion, Morton suggests that utilizing federal funds for local infrastructure projects does not reflect true local priorities and efficiencies. 2018-10-1121 minWho Gets What?Books, Books, BooksAdam Todd, Manager of The Nora Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, talks about services, inter library loan, PLAC cards which allow persons to use libraries all over Indiana, and management challenges. In "Sound Off" at the end, John talks about the big lies. 2018-10-0424 minWho Gets What?From Super Bowls to Service ClubsJohn and Morton interview Stan Soderstrom, Executive Director of Kiwanis International (and chair of The Heartland International Film Festival) about the history of service clubs and prescriptions for success. At the end, John tells about his experience taking a world class violinist to school groups.2018-09-2721 minWho Gets What?The Modern Union (and my daughter)David Bride, President of the Central Indiana Chapter of the AFL-CIO (with 25,000 members) talks about right-to-work, Labor Fest (an annual labor day celebration on Georgia Street), and his six-year-old daughter who convinced Mayor Hogsett to visit her school. In "Shout Out" at the end, Morton advocates cross training between emergency and police personnel. 2018-09-2025 minWho Gets What?Your Business Needs This JournalIndianapolis Business Journal editor Greg Andrews talks to Morton and John about his reporting and editing career, the challenges of providing news both in print and on line, and the use and misuse of press releases. During "Sound Off" Morton describes new GDP statistics organized, for the first time, by county.2018-09-0719 minWho Gets What?Roll Me OverPhysical trainer Sam Woodworth discusses his profession and the related science. As author of "Foam Rolling," Sam describes the discipline, which often precedes a work out He also states that a more important element of life is the quality of posture, day in and day out. At the end, in a new section called "Sound Off," John comments on a recent comparison between the "Mueller" Justice Department investigation and the hearings of Senator Joe McCarthy. 2018-08-3123 minWho Gets What?How are you developing?John and Morton again converse with Bob Kennedy, who, among his many professional activities, served as director of The Department of Metropolitan Development and as a member of the Metropolitan Development Commission. Bob describes the work of the department and the commission, especially after the creation of Unigov in Indianapolis.2018-07-1816 minWho Gets What?The Last Mile: Uber to Red?Urban transportation dominates this discussion between John, Morton, and Bob Kennedy, long-time Indianapolis resident, activist and observer who is architect, urban planner, former director of the Metropolitan Development Commission, former lead architect of our library system, and a founder of "Rethink 65-70," a volunteer citizens group offering ideas on the Indianapolis inner city interstate highway loop. (https://rethink65-70.org)> Bob believes that future transportation efficiency involves "The Last Mile," services between destination and drop off, such as stations along the new Indianapolis Red Line bus system. One solution is ride sharing. 2018-06-1525 minWho Gets What?Loans and Groans: How The Federal Home Loan Bank OperatesJohn and Morton talk about the function of The Federal Home Loan Bank system with Michael J. Hannigan, Jr., a director of the FHLB of Indianapolis, who served a term as vice chair. Mike proposes that liberalization of lending criteria led to the crash of 2008, and that related restrictions legislated since that time are too onerous. 2018-06-0815 minWho Gets What?Trump TipsPresident Trump hinted at the content and direction of jobs data one hour prior to official release. Morton believes this is an affront to the integrity of data, and a step toward political control of the accuracy and timing of information.2018-06-0606 minWho Gets What?Flipping To SuccessMorton Marcus and John Guy interview real estate investor Laura Guy about gentrification, buying and selling properties, and improving our community.2018-04-0716 minWho Gets What?I Don't Believe in PredictionsJohn and Morton's inaugural podcast.2018-02-1315 min