Noon Edition Podcast
1) The effects of chronic pain on the body — and the mind
Chronic pain is described as pain that lasts for more than three months. It may be constant or just flare up from time to time, but its persistence is what is important. Treatment for chronic pain is...Show More
2) Books can make for the perfect gift this holiday season
If you’re looking for holiday gifts, books are always a great idea. So, on this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll be coming to you from Morgenstern Books, where our panel of experts will discuss their favor...Show More
3) Holiday season hits particularly hard for those in need
The holiday season is a time for gathering with family, giving gifts and spreading joy. But many Hoosiers are struggling to put food on the table and don’t have the resources for getting their loved...Show More
4) IBRC predicts economic downturn for Bloomington, surrounding area
Indiana University traditionally has propped up Bloomington, Monroe County and the surrounding area during tough economic times. But now, due to cuts in state and federal funding and a number of lay...Show More
5) What's next for new jail after county council votes down funding?
After the Monroe County Council voted unanimously last week to reject spending $8 million to purchase land for a new jail and justice center at North Park, the big question is, what’s next? The counc...Show More
6) What happens to recipients if SNAP benefits are cut off next month
Millions of people across the country – and more the 600,000 Hoosiers – will not receive their SNAP benefits next month if the federal government remains shut down. The Supplemental Nutrition Assis...Show More
7) The rise of Christian nationalism and its role in U.S. politics
On this week’s special Noon Edition from the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bloomington, we discuss the rise in Christian nationalism in the U.S., its embrace by conservative politicians and how it’...Show More
8) IU Media School fires its Director of Student Media; what's next?
The Indiana University Media School fired Director of Student Media Jim Rodenbush Tuesday. It comes one week after Rodenbush says he was ordered by administrators to remove news from the Indiana Dail...Show More
9) What to make of new federal guidelines for treating autism
One in 31 Americans have been diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest data, from 2022. The numbers have grown significantly from the 1990s, when th...Show More
10) How Indiana’s cuts to early learning will impact families and providers
Indiana is slashing available seats in state-funded preschool programs next year and reducing reimbursement for preschools. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced the cuts in...Show More