Regionally Speaking Podcast

The US Surgeon General named youth vaping an epidemic in 2018. The 70th season of Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum kicks off September 17, 2023. Student loan interest resumes September 1, 2023.

Rep. Frank J. Mrvan has a congressional update The United Way of NWI discusses the organizations Level Up program

The 2023-2024 school year has already begun for many families across the Hoosier State but there's still a teacher shortage. The July jobs report is out and Fed Chair Jerome Powell is hopeful inflation will be curbed. A Region native who made the decision to head out on a trek from his hometown to Florida…all in an effort to serve as a symbol of hope, faith and perseverance.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch discusses affordable housing and tourism in Indiana. Cory Armand is working to transform his hometown one real estate investment at a time. Hoosier students eligible for the 21st Century Scholars Program are now being auto-enrolled under a new state law.

Lakeshore Public Media hosts Dee Dotson and Tom Maloney speak to Anton Lewis, Ph.D. about diversity in accounting as many Black-owned businesses continue to fail.

Pierogi Fest is July 28-30, 2023The SAFECHR NWI Awareness event is July 26, 2023Veterans are encourage to file for toxic-exposure related claimsNew book author encourages leaders to be "queer-minded"

The EPA recently hosting a public hearing on coal ash clean up. The PNC Financial Group shares the June jobs report. Gun culture and policy.

Transformational leadership in a diverse 21st Century culture. The PACT Act application deadlines. 'Brain drain' in Indiana.

Book authors Alex Mar and Joshua Page detail their latest books. The 2023 Kids Count Data book reveals child well-being in Indiana. June 23, 2023 is International Widows Day.

Lakeshore Public Media host Dotson features topics on the 2023 legislative session as well as tips for investing in a down market.

Juneteenth celebrations in the Region hosted by Indiana University Northwest Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs. Aquinas Catholic Community School ribbon cutting ceremony to celebration $3 million expansion.

Methodist Hospitals will celebrate 100 years of healthcare service in the Region. June recognizes Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month as well as Pride Month.

A recap of the2023 Indiana legislative session with lawmakers from Northwest Indiana.

The Prevent Child Abuse Lake County is a nonprofit organization formed to raise awareness about child abuse in Northwest Indiana. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 was Primary Election Day in the Hoosier State, We bring back conversations with some of the victors of the election from Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.

April is Financial Literacy Month. We hear from financial experts from PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. as well as local financial advisor Greg Hammer.

Seventy Times Seven A True Story of Murder and Mercy" about the 1980’s homicide of Ruth Pelke in Gary, Indiana.The 2023 Kids Count Data Book reports the kids are not alright.

We are facing an education crisis in America. The NWI Food Council will host film screenings to raise awareness about food insecurity in the Region.

Two authors join Regionally Speaking to discuss their latest books.

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest recently launched vasectomy services in the Region. Economic development opportunities around stations along the NICTD Westlake commuter rail corridor and the South Shore Line double-track project bring promise to transform neighborhoods. Recognizing the the achievements of African Americans in honor of Black History Month, Chuck Hughes joins Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson to talk about the life and legacy of former Gary Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher.