No Limits

A discussion with the Holcomb administration's newly-appointed Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement, Jim McClelland. Governor Holcomb created the position, which works to coordinate the efforts of several state agencies, to address the rising tide of opioid addiction in Indiana. McClelland previously spent over 41 years leading Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana.

What would leadership in the United States look like with a two-person, two-party Executive system - two Presidents? Constitutional scholar and professor David Orentlicher, also a former Indiana elected representative, takes a look at what such a system could do to resolve modern political conundrums at the highest levels of government.

Preview of Monday's critical vote by the Indianapolis City-County Council on funding a transit plan.

The 40th Anniversary of the Tony Kiritsis hostage incident that captured national headlines and changed live news coverage. Guests are documentary producers Alan Berry and Mark Enochs, in-studio; long-time Indianapolis anchorman Tom Cochrun and former WTTV/WISH TV photographer Jack Parker, remotely.

RightFit is an 18-week pilot program at 4 schools. RightFit provides tutoring, nutritional education, exercise, dinner and transportation home for students at these schools. Being done with the presence of Public Safety in the schools - Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Indiana State Police, IPS Police, and the Indiana National Guard are all participating. Guests: Cal Burleson, VP Indianapolis Indians; John Lyter, Executive Director of RightFit and Red Cross President & CEO for 20 years.

Talking about the new Walk the Talk Speaker Series, a local TEDtalk-inspired events designed to be both uplifting and actionable. Guests: Steve Ross and Richard Brendan, organizers.

Discussing the case for immigration restrictions and its effects on security with guests: Peter Beering, security expert; Troy Riggs, Sagamore Institute & former Indianapolis Public Safety Director/Police Chief.

Discussion of the Indy Healthy Food Access Challenge & Kickoff with guests: Stephanie Fernhaber - Lead on the Challenge, and Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Butler University; Shellye Suttles - Food Policy & Program Coordinator from the Office of Public Health and Safety for the City of Indianapolis; Pamela Napier - Lead Design Strategist for CommunityINNOVATE and Cofounder of Collabo Creative.

This No Limits focuses on the immigration ban put in place by the Trump administration this past weekend. Joining the show as guests are: Cole Varga, Exodus Refugee Immigration; Elizabeth Cullen Dunn, Associate Professor of Geography and International Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington; Rachel Van Tyle, immigration attorney with Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic.

Indiana residents have many questions when it comes to understanding the healthcare landscape, and concerns about what will happen with their healthcare under a new federal administration. Today on No Limits our guests are Steve Smitherman, the executive director of CareSource in Indiana, and Mark Fairchild, director of public policy for Covering Kids and Families of Indiana.

Discussing women's marches/rallies and the future of activism with guests: Keith Potts, organizer/emcee for The Women's March on Washington: Indianapolis Sister-Rally; Dr. Erin Albert, award-winning entrepreneur, writer, health outcomes pharmacist, attorney, coach, podcaster, founder of two companies, author and more; Jennifer Maher, director of undergraduate studies and clinical associate professor of gender studies at IU Bloomington.

The Domestic Violence Network has just released an ambitious plan to combat domestic violence in Indiana, intending a significant reduction in three years. Guests: Chris Handberg, Director of Programs & Research, Domestic Violence Network; Alan Witchey, Executive Director, CHIP (Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention of Greater Indianapolis, Inc.); Jessica Fraser, Director, Indiana Institute for Working Families.

Looking at the brand new South Indy Quality of Life plan that was released just before the holidays. This was an expansively detailed effort designed to produce future movement for the city's south side and set an example for other metro neighborhoods moving forward. Guests are Kelli Mirgeaux, Project Manager for the South Indy QoL Plan and Katie Carlson, Garfield Park resident and QoL Action Team Leader.

Jon and guests take a look at the winter tragedy of home fires, with guests from Marion County Emergency Services and the Red Cross of Indiana. Chad Priest, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross - Indiana; Dr. Charles Miramonti, Chief of Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Talking with WFYI News' auto correspondent, Casey Williams, about some upcoming releases and concept cars. Casey recently returned from several shows, including the Detroit Auto Show.

The array of choices for K-12 education in Indianapolis can be overwhelming for parents who just want a good fit for their children. Enroll Indy is designed to streamline that process and make it easier, no matter where the child lives. Our guests are creator Caitlin Hannon, a former IPS teacher; Justin Ohlemiller of Stand for Children Indiana; and Cesar Roman, who is both an IPS and STAND parent.

Spending the hour with former Indiana Senator Dick Lugar. No Limits this week will be originating from the NPR studios in Washington, DC.

Looking at the political scene for 2017, our guests are Cam Savage of Limestone Strategies; Jacob Rund of Roll Call; and Ben Ray, former Comm. Dir. for Evan Bayh. No Limits this week will be originating from the NPR studios in Washington, DC.

We had so much fun with our pie show, we thought we'd revisit holiday eating with guests Chef Neal Brown, along with Jolene Ketzenberger, of EatDrinkIndy.

Discussion of the new Alliance for a Healthier Indiana -- an actively engaged group of medical and wellness agencies from around the state, working to move Indiana out of the bottom half of health assessments on the national level. Guests: Doug Leonard, President Indiana Hospital Assn; Mike Ripley, VP Health Care Policy Indiana Chamber; Julie Reed, Executive VP for the Indiana State Medical Association.