The Best of 2020 Indiana Genre (Repeat)

12/04/20 • -1 min

The short list of nominees for the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards came out in early August. The awards happen every two years, and celebrate the best books written by Indiana authors. Today we talk to nominated authors in the genre category. Originally aired August 24. Produced by Drew Daudelin. Guests: Maurice Broaddus Author, “Pimp My Airship” Sofi Keren Author, “Painted Over” Nate Powell Author, “Come Again” Larry Sweazy Author, “See Also Proof: A Marjorie Trumaine Mystery”

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The North Split

After years of planning, reconstruction of the North Split Interchange that connects I-70 and I-65 in Indianapolis is starting soon. Today we talk about why the North Split project was started, its impact on the community around it, and what construction will look like over the next two years. We also learn about what the interchange could’ve looked like if earlier plans, made 50 years ago, were followed. And we talk to a representative from the Rethink 65/70 Coalition for their perspective. Produced by Micah Yason. Guests: Mallory Duncan Director of Communications, Indiana Department of Transportation Ethan May Transportation Reporter, The Indianapolis Star Charles T. Richardson Representative, Rethink 65/70 Coalition

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