No Limits

The future of the Nickel Plate Railroad in central Indiana is caught up in politics and sentiment, litigation and prospects. Should the rails remain in place, be replaced with trails, or a combination of both? With the Indiana State Fair, a popular destination for rail riders in years past, right around the corner, these questions are more pertinent than ever. Our guests today on No Limits will be John McNichols of the Indiana Transportation Museum, Mike Corbett of Hamilton County Business Magazine, and Kyle Kinnett of Bullseye Event Group.

Renowned author/consultant on racial and social justice Robin DiAngelo joins No Limits today in advance of her seminar this weekend in Indianapolis. She explores questions of race and particularly what it means to be white in America during times of continuing racial inequality. She'll be joined by Reverend Anastassia Zinke of All Souls Unitarian Church, which is hosting the open seminar Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Hoosier author Deborah Kennedy joins us to talk about her new novel, Tornado Weather, officially released this week. If you've been looking for a modern-day reflection of Indiana, Tornado Weather, about the case of a missing child and all the ripples it causes in the fictional community of Colliersville, could be your next summer read.

With questions about the sanctity of the American voting process flying, voter registration data sharing between states may be more important than ever. Indianapolis just hosted a gathering of Secretaries of State in which voter information was a hot topic. What this means for voting, today on No Limits, with guests John Fortier, director of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Democracy Project and Vermont Secretary of State James Condos.

Homelessness experts believe thousands of young people in the Indianapolis metro area have no real homes, but how many thousands? The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention is focusing on youth as a priority population when it starts its Summer Youth Count in just a few days. Along with the count, CHIP will be holding several events geared to connect with homeless young people, from art to stand-up comedy. Our guests are Alan Witchey, executive director, CHIP; Myranda Warden, director of programs and training, Indiana Youth Group (IYG); and Eric Howard, Founder and CEO of Outreach.

Ready to extend your Independence Day festivities? Learn about Indy Parks' weekend bash, "Pack the Parks," and how to show your love of Indianapolis through the new "It's My City" initiative this Saturday. Upload a video of yourself practicing your best "Hudnut Hook" and become a social media sensation while keeping Indy clean. With 210 great parks, there's no limit to the fun. Our guests are Indy Parks and Rec Director Linda Broadfoot, City of Indianapolis Director of Sustainability Katie Robinson, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful President Dave Forsell.

The smoking rate in Indianapolis is nearly twice that of some of the healthiest cities in the nation, but is access to retail tobacco part of the problem? A new report reveals critical information on smoking in the Indianapolis metro area, and we'll have the latest on today's show. Our guests are Karen Frederickson Comer, Director of Collaborative Research and Health Geoinformatics at the Polis Center; Claire Fiddian-Green, Pres/CEO Fairbanks Foundation; and Dr. Virginia Caine, Director of the Marion County Public Health Department.

Our guest today is Ira Jaffee, the CEO of the JCC Indianapolis, retiring after 33 years at the helm. Hear about the changes he's seen in Indianapolis' Jewish community and the community at large, from a place known for bringing diverse views together. He'll also share information from a new survey - the first in about 80 years - that helps determine not only the size of the Jewish population in the metro area, but its changing needs.

This weekend Tamika Catchings, one of Indianapolis' most beloved athletes, will see her #24 jersey retired. Her life in Indy now includes not only a continuing career in professional basketball and as head of her foundation, but also as a new businesswoman. Today on No Limits, hear from Tamika what's keeping her busy and how the Fall Creek Business Collective will be welcoming her to the neighborhood this weekend. Our guests are Tea's Me Cafe manager Joi DeFrantz; Aaron Rambo, Taproom Manager of the new Mashcraft on Delaware location; and Steven Meyer, Exec Dir of King Park Development Corporation.

Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine is raising the bar when it comes to using social media to get important - and fun - messages out to the masses. Today on No Limits, we talk about Sgt. Perrine's viral video revealing the crazy safety device in your car, the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, and why his Twitter emoji game is so strong.

Brose McVey, a man whose name is well-known in Indiana business and politics, is taking on another critical issue with a personal connection. McVey is looking for those passionate about helping young people struggling with mental health and addiction-related challenges through his Ben's Ranch Foundation. Named for McVey's son who lost his own battle with addiction, learn how the foundation goes in a different direction than the usual residential community model.

From the telethon to save the Pacers to a gutsy new system of government and more, the chance for time travel is just around the corner for Hoosier history buffs. We'll check out the upcoming Naptown Get Down '70s Bar Crawl, checking out the forces that began changing the capital city from India-no-place to the live/work/fun destination it is today. Our guests are Ted Frantz, University of Indianapolis' Institute for Civic Leadership and Mayoral Archives; Leah Nahmias, Indiana Humanities; and Dan Shockley, Indiana Historical Society.

NPR will broadcast live coverage of the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey before the US Senate Intelligence Committee. No Limits analyzes the testimony following NPR's coverage when it ends at 1:00 P.M. or thereafter, until 2:00 P.M. Our guests will be David Orentlicher, physician, attorney, and Constitutional Law professor; and Peter Rusthoven, partner at Barnes & Thornburg Indianapolis, as well as a former US Senate candidate and former associate counsel to the president, 1981-85.

Are you a secret - or maybe not-so-secret - fan of true crime? Today on No Limits, we'll talk about the upcoming inaugural Crime Con true crime convention opening in Indianapolis this weekend. Our guests are Christine Mannina, IMPD officer and former homicide detective who now runs the department's program to teach middle and high schoolers about law enforcement; and Kevin Balfe, with convention organizer Red Seat Ventures.

Poverty rates in Indianapolis exceed the national averages, especially when it comes to children. We look at a program encouraging solutions, and providing some of the financing to make them happen - the Faith & Action Project. Our guests are Jay Geshay, advisory board member, Faith & Action Project, Leah Gunning-Francis, vice president of academic affairs at Christian Theological Seminary, and Lindsey Rabinowitch, project director, Faith & Action Project.

Today we are kicking off No Limits' coordinated conversations with the ongoing Side Effects reporting on health coverage, especially as it pertains to low-income Hoosiers. Our guests for this show are Mark Fairchild, Director of Public Policy for Covering Kids and Families, and physician/attorney/former state representative David Orentlicher.

Indianapolis is gearing up for the biggest weekend of the year, with celebrations surrounding both the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500, and Memorial Day. But the agencies charged with promoting the Circle City to the rest of the world aren't just thinking of out-of-town guests. They want Hoosiers to know about the wide array of activity choices throughout the long weekend. Our guests on No Limits will be Chris Gahl, Senior Vice President of Visit Indy, and Bob Schultz, Vice President of Downtown Indy.

In the wake of the November general election, a non-partisan group of women formed to create change in the representation of Hoosier women across not only the political spectrum, but in other areas as well. We'll talk with the founders of Women4Change Indiana, Rabbi Sandy Sasso and Jennifer Nelson Williams to learn what prompted them to lead this new movement and what the hopes of its members are moving forward.

This weekend Indianapolis will host the annual convention of the Thomas Wolfe Society, which honors the life and works of the early 20th century American author. The Crossroads of America is where Wolfe arrived on the Southwestern Limited on his way to Purdue University to deliver his 1938 "Writing and Living" lecture. Today on No Limits, we'll discuss Wolfe, the loss of so-called "forgotten writers," and fans who don't forget after all. Our guests will be Mark Canada, PhD, English Professor at IU Kokomo and president of the Thomas Wolfe Society, along with convention speaker and renowned autobiographer A. Scott Berg.

Indiana has lagged behind most other states when it comes to providing any type of state-funded preschool. A five-county pilot program that provides funding for children of low income families to attend quality Pre-K has seen such an overwhelming demand for enrollment that supporters say it's time for the state to move to a full fledged program. This year, the legislature made some changes. Hear from experts: Christina Hage, VP of Public Policy for United Way of Central Indiana; Mike O'Connor, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Eli Lilly & Company; and Ted Maple, President and CEO of Early Learning Indiana.