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Hoosier History Live

Aug 17, 2026

Originally aired 10/11/2025. Hoosier History Live spotlights the colorful return to the country of Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette after more than 40 years. Gen. Lafayette traveled thousands of miles and visited all of the 24 states in the nation in 1824-25, including Indiana. The tour, which was...


Aug 14, 2026

Originally aired 09/27/2025. During Greg Ballard’s two terms as mayor of Indianapolis (2008-2016), the city hosted the 2012 Super Bowl and he took a stance against state legislation known as RFRA that put him at odds with many of his Republican colleagues. Former Mayor Ballard discusses these events and others in...


Aug 12, 2026

Originally aired 09/20/2025. ​ Ashley Petry, the author of , “Amazing Indianapolis”, that describes some creepy events that have occured in Indianapolis. 


Aug 10, 2026

Originally aired 08/30/2025. ​Ever heard the saying, “There’s nothing like a good Indiana tomato, and nothing worse than a bad tomato?” Following up the previous show about Hoosier food, Hoosier History Live has another serving for our listeners. Elwood-based Red Gold is the largest privately owned tomato...


Aug 7, 2026

Originally aired 8/23/2025.  How many 100-year-old people (or older) have you met? Gerry Justice, a veteran journalist based in Indianapolis, has been interviewing centenarians. Gerry discusses insights connected with his new book, “My 100-Year-Old Friends :In Their Words”, an anthology that includes four...