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Noon Edition is a weekly radio program inviting your participation on news and issues facing the southern and central Indiana community

  1. 4d ago

    How to deal with the growing impact of artificial intelligence

    Since the launch of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT nearly four years ago, the field of artificial intelligence has rapidly grown – changing the world along with it. About half of all U.S. adults report using chatbots, and massive tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have poured hundreds of billions of dollars into research and infrastructure to support and further develop the AI boom. How fast artificial intelligence is developing has many people worried about dangers it might pose to humanity. Read more: A guide to the different factions in the AI safety debate President Trump this week gathered the leaders of the top technology firms in the U.S. for a summit at the White House. But instead of government regulation of AI, Trump and the industry leaders signed an accord saying they would self-police the development of AI. Read more: Trump says top tech firms have sign accord to 'self-police' AI development Another big concern with AI is the massive amount of computing power it takes to run it. And that means a rush to build data centers in communities across the country. In Indiana, almost 60 data centers are already operating, another 12 are under construction and more than two dozen are in the planning stage. The construction of data centers has led to growing pushback from communities, who don’t want the massive facilities - and the water and energy needs that come with them – in their backyards. Read more: Indiana counties turn to local restrictions against data centers On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll explore the growing pushback to data centers, how artificial intelligence impacts our daily lives, the landscape of AI regulation and what Hoosiers see as the future of artificial intelligence. GuestsAnna Kavanaugh, Protect Decatur TownshipAngie Raymond, Professor of Business Law and Ethics, IU Kelley School of BusinessScott Shackelford, Director, IU Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity & Internet Governance

  2. Sep 25

    How to deal with conflicting vaccine, food safety advice

    Is my food safe to eat? Are vaccines and boosters safe to get? Who should I trust for medical advice? Should I be worried about measles? Recent outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and recalls and warnings of fruits, vegetables, meat and even potato chips and pasta have people wondering what’s going on with our food supply. A national survey by Navigator found 64% of women and 52% of men have changed what they eat due to food recalls. Read more: Food for thought: Americans are concerned about what’s on their plate And with flu season fast approaching, medical professionals continue to recommend flu vaccines for everyone over the age of six month, but especially for those over 65, pregnant or who have chronic health issues. COVID vaccines are recommended for those over 65, with one shot in the fall and a booster six months later. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the COVID vaccine for children ages six months to 23 months. But there’s been a lot of confusion and distrust of vaccines, driven by changing recommendations from the CDC and the FDA under the Trump administration. Plus, as of this week, 17 cases of one of the most contagious illnesses in the world have been confirmed in Indiana after years of eradication. Measles primarily affects unvaccinated individuals, but according to the Indiana Department of Health, almost 10% of Indiana kindergarteners are not up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines. Read more: CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability Medical groups are posting all their recommendations on websites, so "the public has clear, consistent, science-based guidance even while the federal process is in flux," Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association told PBS. On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll talk with the medical experts about the recent outbreaks, impacts of changes at the CDC and FDA and where to find accurate health information this vaccine season. GuestsDr. Tom Hrisomalos, Infectious Disease Specialist, IU HealthBill Sullivan, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology, IU School of MedicineEduardo Ximenes, Associate Professor, IU School of Public Health

  3. Sep 11

    How have the 9/11 attacks shaped the past 25 years?

    Friday marks 25 years since the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. Almost three thousand people were killed when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, forever changing the world view for many. Read more: How the Sept. 11 attacks remade life in America Shortly after the attacks, President George W. Bush declared a “Global War on Terror,” leading to more than two decades of war in the Middle East, including in Afghanistan and Iraq, re-shaping U.S foreign policy and increased security on the home front. Now, a generation has grown up in the post-9/11 world, born after the tragic event but impacted by all that followed. Read more: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll look back at the events of 9/11, how they changed U.S. foreign policy, reshaped world politics and have played into the rise of Islamophobia at home. GuestsHussein Banai, Associate Professor, Hamilton Lugar School of International StudiesJim Buher, who was in the Pentagon on 9/11 with a group of Crane Naval Base employeesBrian Frantz, Professor of Practice, Hamilton Lugar School of International StudiesShelby Hiltunen, Producing Partner at Naptown Media

  4. Sep 4

    Looking ahead to the IU football season

    Indiana football is back this weekend, and with it comes high expectations from a fanbase still riding the high of a National Championship. The Hoosiers open the season is Saturday at home against the University of North Texas. It’s one of eight home games this season – all of which are sold out. This season comes with some big changes for longtime IU football fans. Sky-high demand for seats led to student season tickets being limited to five games. Memorial Stadium will also reflect the program’s massive spike in popularity, including expanded concessions and merch areas, new parking options, new tailgating rules, and a limited number of fans running onto the field with the team. Read more: Students begin new reality of limits on IU football tickets IU’s national championship inspired books, including the upcoming “Unthinkable to Unstoppable: How Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers Stunned College Football” by two local sports journalists. This season, the Hoosiers will have a new quarterback, Josh Hoover, replacing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who led the team to a 16-0 record. Read more: Wyatt, Daley practicing with IU but status uncertain for games On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll discuss the cultural impacts of last season’s dominance, how changes to the gameday experience will affect fans, and predictions for the upcoming season. GuestsZach Osterman, IU football beat writer for the Indianapolis Star and co-author of “Unthinkable to Unstoppable”Mike Niziolek, IU athletics beat writer for The Herald-Times and co-author of “Unthinkable to Unstoppable”Nathan Shriberg, IU football beat writer for the Indiana Daily Student

  5. Aug 28

    Celebrating legendary IU broadcaster Don Fischer

    For more than half a century, Don Fischer has narrated the triumphs, heartbreaks, and defining moments of Indiana University athletics. From national championships and iconic buzzer-beaters to unforgettable football Saturdays, his voice has become inseparable from the Hoosier experience. This Friday, WTIU will debut a documentary on the legendary voice of IU sports called “Timeless: Don Fischer’s Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports.” Read more: “Timeless” premieres August 28 on WTIU “Timeless” tells the story of the legendary broadcaster whose career spans generations of IU fans and athletes. Through archival footage, historic radio calls, interviews, and personal reflections, the documentary explores Fischer’s unlikely rise from a small-town Illinois upbringing to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in college sports. On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll talk with the reporters behind the documentary about the process, what they’ve learned about Fischer and why it is important to document the career of an IU living legend. GuestsMark Alesia, WTIU Senior News Editor and producer of “Timeless”Tyler Lake, WTIU video producer and editor of "Timeless"Elyse Perry, WTIU journalist and assistant producer of "Timeless"

  6. Aug 21

    How to move forward with cuts to SNAP, Medicaid programs

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 is projected to reduce Medicaid enrollment by 7.5 million people. That includes more than 340,000 in the state of Indiana. That equates to an 18.5% drop in Medicaid in the state that ranks among the steepest in the country. It’s put stress on hospitals – particularly in rural areas -and healthcare providers to take care of uninsured patients in the state. Another four million people have lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the bill, including roughly 92,000 in Indiana. Read more: Medicaid and SNAP cuts will harm students and local economies The impact hits hard on school children in the state. According to the Indiana Department of Education, fewer than half of the one million children eligible for free meals at school are getting them. That’s because in Indiana, more than two thirds of the schools eligible for the federal meal service program opted out this year. Indiana ranks 47th in the nation for participation in the program. Read more: Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid could impact free school meals at high-poverty schools On this week’s Noon Edition, we'll explore how federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid are affecting local individuals and families struggling with food insecurity.  GuestsJulio Alonso, Executive Director, Hoosier Hills Food BankTim Clougher, Assistant Director, Community Kitchen of Monroe CountyErin Macey, Director, Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute

  7. Aug 14

    How to address affordable housing in Bloomington

    The impending demolition of around two dozen apartments at Seminary Pointe has shined the spotlight on the lack of affordable housing in Bloomington. The low-rent apartments are on property that will be developed as part of the Bloomington Convention Center expansion. Advocates offered various ideas to save the apartments, but they have been cleared for demolition as soon as Oct. 1. Read more: Group offers deal for Seminary Pointe, convention hotel One of two proposals for a hotel near the convention center includes plans for an apartment complex at the Seminary Pointe site that would include 27 low-cost units to replace those being torn down. The Redevelopment Commission will decide on which proposal to accept next month. One area the city is planning for low-income housing is in the Hopewell Neighborhood. But that project has been slow moving. Planned five years ago on the site of the old Bloomington Hospital, no new homes have been built. Read more: Hopewell South passes city council unanimously However, earlier this year, the city council OK’d a planned unit development that allows for up to 98 affordable homes on small lots in one section of the neighborhood. That’s about three times more than what the usual zoning would allow. And in January, Mayor Kerry Thomson proposed changes to make it easier for low-income residents to become home owners, and in February, the council also approved changes to the Unified Development Ordinance that increased incentives for building low-income housing. Read more: Mayor proposes change to make more lower-income residents homeowners But affordable housing continues to be one of the big issues facing Bloomington residents and officials. On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll talk about the state of affordable housing in Bloomington and efforts by the city to address the issue. Join us on the air by calling 812-855-0812 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.   You can also record your questions and send them in through email.  GuestsMayor Kerry Thomson, (D) BloomingtonAnna Killion-Hanson, Director, Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood DevelopmentBryce Greene, Organizer, Bloomington Democratic Socialists and Bloomington Homes For All!Nathan Ferreira, Executive Director, Bloomington Housing Authority

  8. Aug 7

    How to address the challenges of rural health care

    Rural Hoosiers already face obstacles in getting health care. There are counties that face shortages of doctors and nurses, treatment facilities or are located in health care deserts. Two counties bordering Monroe - Brown and Owen – don’t have hospitals. Others have had to scale back services. Read more: Greene County hospital to end labor, delivery services Rural Hoosiers are also more likely to have higher risk factors such as higher rates of smoking, high blood pressure and obesity. Coupled with higher rates of poverty and fewer options for health care, it presents even more challenges for those needing care. That access only gets harder with cuts to Medicare and changes to Medicaid. Read more: Americans begin to lose Medicaid under Trump's work rules On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll discuss the financial and staffing issues for rural hospitals and the challenge of treating those in need in health care deserts. GuestsChris Lunsford, Director, Owen County Emergency Medical ServicesBrenda Reetz, CEO, Greene County General HospitalDr. Robert Stone, Palliative Care Physcian, IU Health

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Noon Edition is a weekly radio program inviting your participation on news and issues facing the southern and central Indiana community

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    Indiana Public Media
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