What About? with James Bell
Indianapolis Bar Association
James Bell returns to the mic with his new podcast, What About? with James Bell! Featuring guests from Indianapolis to New York City, tune in every other week beginning Tuesday, April 9th to here James ask the question, "What about?"
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A Message from the Host
What About? with James Bell
01/15/20 • 9 min
Tune in for important IndyBar updates and musings on celebrities and second chances.
Off the Record: Philip "Skip" Kappes, Lewis Kappes PC
What About? with James Bell
12/17/19 • 27 min
A number of notable things happened in 1948. One of them? Indianapolis lawyer Philip "Skip" Kappes passed the bar and became a practicing attorney. Since then, he's lived through countless changes in the profession and in our community. Some things have stayed the same, though. Join us on this episode as we chat with one of Indy's legal legends.
What About John Trimbling / Problem Solving?
What About? with James Bell
10/03/24 • 38 min
In this podcast, 2024 IndyBar Luminary Award Winner John Trimble talks about optimism, problem solving and, of course, we have to tell a Bob Knight story.
But the most important part of this podcast comes later when John talks about what he learned from his bout with cancer. So for the low price of $0.00, you will get a little bit of fun and a little bit of wisdom from a pillar of the bar. We hope you enjoy!
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Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 1:10
John Trimble Interview Part 1: 1:11 - 12:14
Recognition Breakfast Promo: 12:15 - 13:21
John Trimble Interview Part 2: 13:22 - 17:23
Law Pay Advertisement: 17:24 - 18:18
John Trimble Interview Part 3: 18:19 - 38:06
Closing: 38:07 - 38:52
Winfield Ong: Judicial Nominations, Michael Flynn and the Rule of Law
What About? with James Bell
06/30/20 • 37 min
Winfield Ong is an experienced federal litigator and the former criminal chief for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana. In addition, he is a President Obama judicial nominee for the U.S. District Court, and he is a current white collar criminal defense attorney at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum.
During this interview, the main topics of discussion were Winfield's journey through the judicial nomination process and Attorney General Bill Barr's decision to move to dismiss the criminal case against General Michael Flynn.
Since then, unrest has swept the nation as a result of the killing of George Floyd. Though this interview took place several days beforehand and the topics seemed unrelated at first, many themes included are relevant and valuable to the situation we find ourselves in today: the rule of law, the power and discretion that lawyers have, and how that power should never be abused.
George Floyd: Race, Power & Our Community (with Jimmie McMillian and Michael Tolbert)
What About? with James Bell
06/03/20 • 48 min
The death of George Floyd has sparked outrage across the country and brought the many issues surrounding systemic racism to the forefront. Our community is no exception. Difficult conversations are starting to happen, and amid the protests, anger and tears, many have questioned what they can do to help. In this special episode of Off the Record, host James Bell talks with two Indiana bar leaders, Michael Tolbert and Jimmie McMillian, who provide their perspective on the situation.
Michael Tolbert is an attorney in the Gary, Indiana firm of Tolbert & Tolbert, where he is a respected litigator and frequent presenter. He is a two-time president of the James C. Kimbrough Minority Bar Association, past president of the Porter County Chapter of the American Inns of Court, President of the Lake County Bar Association and is currently President-Elect of the Indiana State Bar Association, where he will serve as president in 2021.
Jimmie McMillian is a former law clerk to Justice Frank Sullivan and a former partner in an AmLaw 100 law firm and is currently the senior corporate counsel for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He is chair of the board of the Marion County Public Defender Association and is on the board of the Indianapolis Urban League. Jimmie is a past president of the Marion County Bar Association and is currently serving as President-Elect of the Indianapolis Bar, where he will serve as president in 2021.
Podcasting from Isolation: Writer Tom Chiarella on Roger Penske, IMS & COVID-19
What About? with James Bell
04/23/20 • 34 min
Roger Penske assumed ownership of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in January 2020. Just three months later, the greatest spectacle in racing was rescheduled from May to August amid this unprecedented public health crisis. Writer Tom Chiarella talks about a recent interview with Penske, plus his own personal experience with the COVID-19 pandemic during this episode of Off the Record with James Bell.
Off the Record: Podcasting from Isolation (And Talking Baseball) with Judge PJ Dietrick
What About? with James Bell
04/02/20 • 59 min
Before he took his seat on the Marion Superior Court bench, Judge PJ Dietrick had a decidedly different career as a minor league baseball player. Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 6th round of the 1984 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, Judge Dietrick made his way from Medford, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington (with a few stops along the way) as he chased his baseball dreams. Join us as host James Bell chats with Judge Dietrick about his past baseball life, including run-ins with stars like Mark McGwire.
Off the Record: Podcasting from Isolation with Judge Marc Rothenberg
What About? with James Bell
03/26/20 • 42 min
Thanks to the wonders of technology, we're bringing you new episodes of Off the Record with James Bell during this time of isolation and social distancing. In this episode, James talks with Judge Marc Rothenberg of Marion Superior Court.
Off the Record: Heather Wilson, Frost Brown Todd
What About? with James Bell
11/21/19 • 32 min
Female representation on the bench appears to be at an all-time high in Indiana, with women leading the Indiana Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the U.S. Bankrupcty Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the Indiana Court of Appeals, the Marion Superior Court and more. But where do we stand with women in private practice?
Frost Brown Todd Indianapolis office Member in Charge Heather Wilson joined us to talk about leading a large law firm in Indianapolis and about diversity trends she's seeing in private practice.
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FAQ
How many episodes does What About? with James Bell have?
What About? with James Bell currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does What About? with James Bell cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Indianapolis, Criminal Justice, Interview, Legal, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on What About? with James Bell?
The episode title 'What About Finding Your Landing Zone? with Kevin McGoff' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on What About? with James Bell?
The average episode length on What About? with James Bell is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of What About? with James Bell released?
Episodes of What About? with James Bell are typically released every 20 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of What About? with James Bell?
The first episode of What About? with James Bell was released on Apr 18, 2019.
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