All IN

Today we revisit a few of the most interesting topics we covered this week, including unique challenges faced by women experiencing homelessness, a preview of the new season of the Sick Podcast, and efforts to fight lead pollution in Indiana. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Marcie Luhigo Director of Development and Communications, Horizon House in Indianapolis Lauren Bavis Co-Host, Sick Podcast; Health Reporter, Side Effects Public Media Jake Harper Co-Host, Sick Podcast; Health Reporter, Side Effects Public Media Heidi Beidinger Director of the Master of Science in Global Health Program, University of Notre Dame; Co-Founder, Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team

The media has been deemed an essential business, but it doesn’t mean the industry is immune from economic fallout. When newsrooms are faced with shrinking staffs, what does that mean for news coverage? And what are the consequences? Today we talk to a reporter from the Indianapolis Star about the impact furloughs are having on their newsroom. The editor of the Indianapolis Recorder talks about the value of local coverage in a time of crisis. And we talk about the lasting impact the pandemic could have on the media landscape. Produced by Maggie Gelon. Guests: Ryan Martin Investigative reporter, The Indianapolis Star Oseye Boyd Editor, Indianapolis Recorder Gerry Lanosga Associate Professor, The Media School, Indiana University

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce estimates that about 49% of Indiana employers have left jobs unfilled due to a lack of qualified applicants. Shortages in the workforce stifle economic growth across the state. Efforts to build the so-called talent pipelines have been underway for years, but even after we develop talent, how do we retain it? We talk with economic experts and policy makers about strategies to address the talent shortage, and who is in a position to help curb these trends. Produced by Maggie Gelon. Guests: Danny Lopez Chief of Staff and Senior VP, Strada Education Network PJ McGrew Executive Director of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet Phil Powell Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis

RVs have made a big comeback since the Great Recession. Eighty percent of the world’s RVs are made in Elkhart County in northern Indiana. It’s a community built on the business of fun, but it’s often the first thing to go when the economy turns south. On this episode of All IN, host Matt Pelsor finds out what the RV industry can tell us about the greater economy, and where else we can look for economic predictors. At the end of the hour, writer, speaker and educator Ashley C. Ford joins us to talk about her career and roots in Indiana. Ford is working on her debut memoir, "Somebody’s Daughter." Guests: Samantha Horton Reporter, Indiana Public Broadcasting Scot Moody Sales Manager, Total Value RV Kyle Anderson Economist, Kelley School of Business Indianapolis Ashley C. Ford Writer

Legalizing marijuana in Indiana seems to be an elusive subject. A number of bills have been proposed to change the legal status of cannabis, but there is rarely any movement. Today we look into marijuana legislation in Indiana, and learn about a bill headed to the governor’s desk that would give a driver found with THC in their blood a pass when it comes to being charged with an OWI. We’ll also hear from a professor who says there’s a long history of Arabs in Indiana that dates back to the 1800s, to kick off National Arab American Heritage Month. Produced by Mariam Sobh. Guests: Lauren Chapman Digital Producer, Indiana Public Broadcasting Karen Tallian Indiana Democtratic State Senator Mike Bohacek Indiana Republican State Senator Edward Curtis William M. and Gail M. Plater Chair of Liberal Arts & Professor of Religious Studies, IUPUI