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Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
In this edition of Voices in the Street, Youth Radio reporters took to the streets to ask some lighthearted questions in honor of America’s 250th birthday. We spoke to a few people who were out during an extreme heat warming about American history, weird ways to celebrate this 4th of July, and more.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Dat Nguyen, and Gloria Chi for WFHB’s Youth Radio.
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
For the March edition of Voices in the Street, Youth Radio hit the streets to talk to locals on Pi Day about restaurant culture, the expectation to leave a tip, and of course, PIE!
This edition of Voices in the Street was produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
Interviews were conducted by Gloria Chi and Dat Nguyen.
Edited by Jessie Grubb
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
For the February edition of Voices in the Street, Youth Radio hit the streets to talk to locals about Valentine’s Day, love troupes, worst dates, and first crushes.
This edition of Voices in the Street was produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
Interviews were conducted by Gloria Chi, Bhuvikaa Ghai, Winnie Dong, and Dat Nguyen.
Edited by Jessie Grubb
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
This episode of Voices in the Street is a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day special, recorded at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on January 19th, 2026 during the MLK Birthday Celebration event.
It features a series of short, candid interviews with community members responding to questions like when they first learned about Dr. King and to share stories and quotes that stuck with them. The crew also asks if peaceful protesting is still effective, if change happens faster or slower in today’s society, and for ways we can promote equality in everyday life.
This edition of Voices in the Street was produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
Interviews were conducted by Gloria Chi, Bhuvikaa Ghai, and Dat Nguyen.
Edited by Dat Nguyen
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
In this episode, WFHB’s Youth Radio asked community members to reflect on 2025 and set goals for 2026.
This edition of Voices in the Street was produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
Interviews conducted by Gloria Chi, Bhuvikaa Ghai, Dat Nguyen, and Winnie Dong
Edited by Dat Nguyen
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
This year, WFHB’s Youth Radio spoke to incoming college freshmen at the IU Student Involvement Fair on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. They gathered advice, goals, and found out what students were most excited about this school year.
Interviews conducted by Brynn Stewart, Nate Rushemeza, Jessie Grubb and Kade Young.
Edited by Coco Duneman
Produced by WFHB News and Youth Radio
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
This year, WFHB’s Youth Radio tabled at Granfalloon and interviewed attendees of the 2025 Granfalloon Festival about Kurt Vonnegut, the performing artists, and the Handmade Market. They got responses from people in the street and Kurt Vonnegut experts.
Interviews conducted by Ollie Schnell, Nathan Lafferty, Lena Swayze, and John Uridel.
Produced and edited by Jessie Grubb and Lena Swayze.
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
This is the 2024 Holiday Edition of Voices in the Street. WFHB’s Youth Radio conducted interviews at Fountain Square Mall during Photos with Santa on December 8th. We asked several questions including what is Santa’s favorite cookie, do you prefer giving or receiving gifts, and what is your favorite holiday tradition.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Ollie Schnell, Bree Callahan, and Jessie Grubb.
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
This is the 2024 Thanksgiving Edition of Voices in the Street. WFHB’s Youth Radio and News departments teamed up to conduct interviews at IU’s First Thursdays Festival on November 7th. We asked several questions including what can you tell us about the history of Thanksgiving and how will you be celebrating the holiday this year.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Kade Young, Nate Rushemeza, Lucas Fisher, and Jessie Grubb.
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
This is the 2024 Presidential Election Edition of Voices in the Street. WFHB’s Youth Radio and News departments teamed up to conduct interviews at IU’s First Thursdays Festival on November 7th. We asked several questions including what makes a good president and what did you learn from this election cycle.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Kade Young, Nate Rushemeza, Lucas Fisher, and Jessie Grubb.
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
WFHB’s Youth Radio and News departments teamed up to conduct the following interviews at IU’s First Thursdays Festival on October 3rd. We asked students how they feel as the seasons change, what they are looking forward to this fall, and how they celebrate Halloween. This is an extended episode of Voices in the Street including a playlist of music that reminds us of fall and Halloween.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Kade Young, Nate Rushmeza and Jessie Grubb.
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
WFHB’s Youth Radio and News departments teamed up to conduct the following interviews at IU’s First Thursdays Festival on September 5th. We asked students to share their feelings related to the new school year, first impressions of IU, and best advice for those entering college.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Kade Young, Noelle Herhusky Schneider, Noni Ford, Nate Rushmeza and Jessie Grubb.
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
Disclaimer: the opinions voiced in this production do not necessarily reflect those of WFHB staff and volunteers.
We conducted interviews with Bloomington residents willing to provide their opinions on concurrences surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, Indiana University pro divestment and pro Palestine protests and controversial IU President Pamela Witten.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Siddhu McLeod and Clara Graham for WFHB News and Youth Radio.
The Bloomington City Council passed a resolution pressing for a ceasefire of hostilities within the Gaza Strip. The motion was initially vetoed by the mayor, though was unanimously overridden by the nine members of the council. What are your opinions on Bloomington ceasefire proposal? And, how do you feel about our city’s willingness to be involved in and express opinions revolving around national and international affairs?
“I am from outside of Chicago near very near Skokie, Illinois, which had the largest number of Holocaust survivors in the United States post World War Two. Very pro Israel. I don’t think we’re talking enough about how Israel protects our interests in the United States. I also am Catholic. Jesus was a Jew. We are the Old Testament in the New Testament- all of our holiest places as the oldest Christian church in the country emanate from Israel. So, once the protection is gone, it’s all over. Those are not places that are holy to Muslims. Palestinians don’t care about those places. Israel, which the British government gave to- we’re not talking about the history of this country, how was founded and how they have supported our country, and we have supported them. And we are betraying them. And, we are not talking about October 7. How interesting is that, that Israel is attacking, they are they want their people back, and they don’t negotiate with terrorists, and we are making them negotiate with terrorists. The people in the Gaza Strip are women and children who are innocent. They are the wives and the children of the people who carried out October 7, and we can’t forget that as well. If their people really loved them, they could get them out of there. There are a lot of very wealthy Muslim countries surrounding Palestine that could help them out as brothers of, you know, Muslim brothers, and they’re not doing so. They are making those people martyrs after they attacked and murdered and decapitated and raped women and children. And we’re not talking about that. So I feel very strongly that no history has been discussed- that Israel is being attacked for protecting our interests and protecting themselves. Palestinians do not want them to exist. There cannot be peace when they don’t want peace.”
“I support the resolution. Yes.”
“Yeah, I’m for that ceasefire, as much good as it did, yes.”
“Well, I think because Bloomington is college town, and colleges are generally where most protests will take place other than like the capital or whatnot, it’s very important that the city be involved with political things that are against genocide and things like that. I, for one, personally, am against majority of the things that the mayor has done. I know some people are in support of it. And I know she said some stuff. There were some proud boy issues that happened and she got the incorrect I understand that. I’m getting a little worked up because I have very strong feelings on all of this as well, of course. But anyhow, I think Bloomington should have a say in it. And I don’t agree with it being against Gaza.”
“Absolutely, there should be a ceasefire.”
How do you feel about Indiana University pro-Palestine and pro-divestment protests occurring at Dunn meadow?
“Dunn Meadow was created, and I know, at least since 1969, it was used as a place of protest. And what was it the night before something that changed the law on it or something to try it? Yeah, it was it was. It was BS.”
“Setting up encampments? Not a huge fan of that. I think protesting is one thing, but I think that anytime you impede a student’s right to get to class, I don’t like that- Christian or Jewish. I don’t like that. But I do think that they have a right to protest. You know, both sides do, but they protest peacefully, hopefully, and don’t set up encampments because you have no right to live there. That’s, you know, if these were homeless people, no one would even be talking about if the police broke up a homeless encampment. So you know, that’s that’s a whole other thing.”
“Well, I read an article in Harper’s most recent addition that talked about what academic freedom is, which is based upon free speech, including the right to protest. I didn’t see anything violent going on there, and I saw violent protests in UCLA during the 60s when I was there. So I didn’t see anything going on that would justify announcing that you had to clear out the night before you had to clear out and moving in. And I also don’t think it is a wise move to invite the outside police into the campus, because I think that does begin to encroach on the academic freedom, which is so key to our democracy.”
“I feel like the law enforcement response was not justified, but I also feel like the politics of some of the people there are somewhat complicated and are driving some people away.”
What are your opinions of the current IU President Pamela Whitten?
“I don’t think that she’s a good leader for any of the students or the faculty. I just don’t think that she really thinks very much about her staff or her students and doesn’t give them the right to be able to express their opinions.”
“I applaud her. I applaud what she did. And I think that the I’m very shocked at the staff, and I’m in town for a polite 40th pledge class reunion. I’ve lived all over the country. But so I’m not here, but I was I was proud of what she did. There are a lot of Jewish fraternities, sororities, kids on campus, and I just think the encampments are wrong. So, I think she did what she felt would make the most students safe. And we don’t know if these people are students at the university. I do think that if you’re going to have open discussion, students should they should be students- they shouldn’t be paid agitators with agendas that are going across the country nationally. And if they are students, that’s another thing. I still think encampments are wrong.”
“After all this, it’s probably a good time to consider resignation, or some kind of an apology that actually means something. So as you know, maybe listening to other constituents and people of this town because I mean, they are a part of Bloomington, and we’re not part of IU. So I think honestly, there’s not really a solution that’ll satisfy me other than like a resignation, but I mean, I’m not anybody big so it’s not like I’m going to change that.”
For WFHB news and Youth Radio, I’m Siddhu McLeod, and I’m Clara Graham.
This has been voices in the street, WFHB’s public opinion segment featuring candid commentary from your friends and neighbors on issues and events that matter most to Bloomington residents. Voices in the street is a volunteer powered production of our Youth Radio and News Departments here on WFHB Community Radio for South Central Indiana.
In September, Youth Radio tabled at IU Arts & Humanities Council’s First Thursday festival. While they were there, they decided to ask questions about the concept of family and it’s traditions as it was Indiana University’s Family Weekend celebration. What follows are some heartfelt answers.
Please enjoy.
All interviews conducted by Nate Rushemeza.
Produced and edited by Jessie Grubb and Aja Essex
Youth Radio decided to walk around the streets and ask people some questions about the annual WFHB Block Rocker. DJ Iris ask the community questions about their favorite local bands, what shows they enjoy at the station and some community partners about their presence at the Block Rocker.
Please enjoy.
All interviews conducted by DJ Iris.
Produced and edited by Jessie Grubb and Aja Essex
This year, Youth Radio took to the streets to ask attendees of the 2023 Granfalloon Festival about Kurt Vonnegut, the performing artists and Bloomington’s atmosphere during the festivities. Along the way, they interviewed both people on the street, local artists and musicians and some participants in the festival itself. What is presented here is …
February holds the holiday of Valentine’s Day, a holiday that is celebrated by many in and in many different ways. This month, Youth Radio took to the streets to ask the residents of Bloomington their thoughts on Valentine’s day past, present, and future.
All interviews conducted by Marty Abaddi
Produced and edited by Miles Petro and Wilder Mouton
In the early hours of September 19th, 2022, 20-year-old IU student Nathaniel Stratton was hit and killed by a drunk driver. The loss of a son, brother, friend and peer sent shockwaves through the community of IU and Bloomington alike. In the wake of this tragedy, Youth Radio took to the streets of Bloomington in …
On Saturday, August 27th, the ninth annual Bloomington Pridefest was held. Ranked as the best college town celebration of pride in the country , the festival was held by Bloomington PRIDE, a non-profit organization committed to to advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. With a myriad of activists, live music, drag shows, local businesses and community …
This year, 2021 on November 5th to 7th, Travis Scott’s first ever Astroworld festival was held in Houston, Texas. The concert ended in the worst way – with the loss of life of 10 people and over 300 injured. Widespread feelings of loss and hurt rippled throughout the country as festival-goers, law officials, and concerned …
During sweltering heat on Saturday, Pridefest took place in downtown Bloomington after happening virtually last year. Pridefest is an annual street festival organized by Bloomington PRIDE, a non-profit organization that advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community. The festival featured a vendor expo, workshops with activists and experts, live music, drag shows and MPG wrestling. WFHB Community Radio …
On September 20th, hundreds of concerned citizens took to the streets of downtown Bloomington as part of a global Climate Strike. We’ll hear some of the strikers’ thoughts and fears in our weekly segment, Voices in the Street.
This week on Voices in the Street we went to Bloomington Pridefest, which took place on Saturday, August 31, to ask attendees what brought them there and what they thought about the festival. Among those we interviewed were numerous parents of young children, as well as queer-identifying folks especially interested in the fest’s political side.
Correspondent Sarah Vaughan caught up with shoppers and vendors at the Tuesday farmers market in Bloomington to hear their thoughts on the city’s decision to suspend the Saturday market August 3rd and 10th. This piece was co-produced by Kevin Oliver and Macy Evans.
Voices In The Street asked area residents where they feel at home. This episode of Voices In The Street was produced by Mallory Rickbeil.
In the wake of the recent death of a Bloomington cyclist and community member, Voices In The Street asked area residents and cyclists if they believe it’s safe to in Bloomington/Monroe County. This episode of Voices In The Street was produced by Mallory Rickbeil.
On this week’s edition of Voices in the Street, we ask area residents if they voted in Bloomington’s primary elections on Tuesday and what issues were important to them. Primary elections for the city of Bloomington Mayor’s Office see incumbent, first-term Mayor John Hamilton face Amanda Barge. Barge has stated she will not accept the …
An E. Coli outbreak was reported at a meat processing facility, in Georgia. Ten states, mainly in the South, reported the outbreak. The poor quality of meat throughout the United States has lead many to consider switching their dietary habits to veganism. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners their opinions, regarding …
Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana is currently among the top Democratic contenders for the 2020 General Election. With the ticket being wide open, many believe that “Mayor Pete” has a legitimate shot at the democratic bid. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners on their opinions regarding …
The City of Bloomington recently put out a survey regarding the use of rental electric scooters, such as Bird and Lime, throughout the city. Using the data collected by the survey,the city council proposed an ordinance on the use of these scooters. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners …
American trust of government is at historic lows. Voices in the Street Producer Isaak Gonzalez, asks area listeners their opinions on corruption and trust of the American government.
The trend of high tuition found throughout both private and public universities has come to the forefront recently as several politicians have discussed of possibility of free college. In today’s Voices in the Street, Producer Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners on their opinions regarding free university tuition.
Representative (D-MN) Ilhan Omar’s statements about the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee have garnered controversy about the United States’ relationship with Israel. In today’s Voices in the Street, Producer Isaak Gonzalez asks area residents how they feel about the U.S. relationship with Israel.
In the recent days, President Donald J. Trump traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam for a summit with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. The talks are centered around the disarmament of North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. Voices in the Street’s Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners on their opinions regarding North Korea and their …
In the recent weeks, The Herald-Times was sold to Gatehouse Media. Voices In The Street’s Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners if they have subscriptions to newspapers, and if not, how they get their news.
This past Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump gave the annual State of the Union Address. Trump’s address highlighted the good economy, record low unemployment and called for a solution to the current immigration crisis. Voices In the Street’s Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners on their opinions regarding the current state of our …
In our modern-day society, the theme of gun control is often debated by citizens and politicians due to the growing rate of mass shootings in our country. Public outcry regarding gun control has greatly increased in the recent years. Voices in The Street went out to ask area listeners how they feel about gun legislation …
For the past 33 days, the American government has been shutdown, as a result of President Trump’s desires for border wall funding. This marks the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Voices in The Street’s Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners about their thoughts on the government shutdown.
In the recent week, Los Angeles Unified School District teachers went on strike against the district, demanding better salaries and smaller class sizes. Voices in the Street went out to ask area listeners if they believe that teachers are paid enough.
The federal government shut down continues, as Democrats and President Donald Trump remain at odds over funding for a wall on the Mexican-American border. Voices in the Street’s Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners if they support Trump’s wall.
In the recent months, Bloomington has seen an influx of electric rental scooters, such as Bird and Lime. The topic of whether using these scooters while under the influence is strongly debated. Voice In The Street’s Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners if they believe that using electric scooters while under the influence of drugs or …
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Indiana have signaled they’re willing to push legislation in January, seeking to legalize medical marijuana. Voices in The Street’s Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners how the feel about the legalization of medical marijuana in Indiana.
Donald Trump has repeatedly called American media “fake news.” Most recently the White House revoked CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credentials. Voices in the Street’s Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners about their opinions on the current state of the American media.
On November 7th, The midterm elections saw one of the highest voter turnouts in Monroe County history. The record amount of voter turnout led to a shortage of ballots and long waits around Monroe county polls. Voices in the Street asks area listeners if they voted and if so, about their experience at the polls.
President Donald Trump recently criticized American domestic policy wherein if you’re born on US soil, you are automatically granted citizenship. Trump says he would like to change that policy, which would require circumventing the 14th amendment to the Constitution. Voices in the Street asks area listeners about jus soli, or the right to citizenship if …
San Francisco recently passed an ordinance allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections. Voices asked area listeners if they would support a similar measure here in Bloomington.
On October 6, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee to the nation’s highest court. On this episode of Voices In The Street, Isaak Gonzalez asks listeners how they feel about Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, in the wake of sexual assault and rape allegations. Voices in the Street …
Bird, an electric scooter company, distributed 100 scooters around downtown Bloomington, last week. City officials say it occurred without their prior knowledge. Voices in the Street asks residents how they feel about the new scooters. Voices in the Street is produced by Community Radio, WFHB. This week’s episode was produced by Terick Warner.
Nike’s decision to feature former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick on an advertisement has reinvigorated the debate over NFL player protests of the slayings of unarmed Black men by police officers. Voices in the Street asks listeners their opinions on Nike’s decision. Voices in the Street is produced by Community Radio, WFHB. This week’s episode was …
The state of Indiana is releasing funds for school districts to purchase metal detectors. The program, championed by Governor Eric Holcomb, allots one hand-held metal detector for every 250 students. Voices in the Street asks listeners whether they believe Monroe County Community School Corporation should implement the program. Voices in the Street is produced by …
Earlier this month an Indiana lawmaker and three legislative staffers launched claims of inappropriate touching against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill. Hill denies the accusations and has called for an investigation into the claims made against him. Governor Holcomb and a number of state leaders have called for his resignation. Voices in the Street asks …
Earlier this week President Donald Trump questioned US intelligence reports of Russian interference in election procedures. Voices in the Street asks area residents there opinion on Trumps recent allegations. Voices in the Street is produced by Community Radio, WFHB. This week’s episode was produced by, Jenna Jankowski.
On July 10th, President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to fill the resignation seat of Justice Kennedy. Voices in the street asked your friends and neighbors there opinion on Trump’s second nominee to the Supreme Court. Voices in the Street is produced by Community Radio, WFHB. This week’s episode was produced by, Jenna Jankowski.
Yesterday was the fourth of July, a time to honor the birth of our nation and reflect on what patriotism means. Voices in the Street asked your friends and neighbors what Independence Day means to you. Voices in the Street is produced by Community Radio, WFHB. This week’s episode was produced by, Jenna Jankowski.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of the Trump administration’s decision to ban travel from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. The administration cited national security concerns as the reason for the proposed travel ban, which many critics were quick to call prejudiced against Muslims. In this week’s Voices …
Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order, directing immigration agencies to actively work to keep would-be immigrant families together. The order comes amid public backlash over a decision by Attorney General Jeff Session’s in April, ordering a “Zero-Tolerance” approach to immigration. Public outrage reached a peak this week, when images and audio of children …
Recently Comedian and Actor Roseanne Barr published in a now-deleted tweet, quote “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj” unquote, referring to Valerie Jarrett, a former white house adviser to President Barack Obama. After this was released Disney decided to cancel the reboot of her show Roseanne. Voices in the Streets asks …
With the primary election over, Voices in the Streets asked your friends and neighbors if you voted, who you voted for, and why? Voices in the Street is produced by WFHB. Jenna Jankowski reported this week’s episode, Executive Producer is Wes Martin.
With IU’s commencement around the corner, Voices in the Street asks residents, their opinion about Summer break, the students leaving, and their plans for Summer. Voices in the Street is produced by WFHB. Anthony Gomez reported this week’s episode, Executive Producer is Wes Martin.
On Friday April 20th a National student walk out is set to occur, the walkouts will be in support of gun legislation as well as honoring the students that died 19 years ago in the Columbine High School Massacre. We take to the streets to ask you what do you think about the protests the …
With school walkouts and students rallying in Washington D.C., Voices asks your neighbors how they feel about the current push towards gun reform. Voices in the Street is produced by Anthony Gomez at the studios of WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana.
As of March twentieth, Spring has sprung. It seems we have reached the vernal equinox where day and night are equal at twelve hours each. The Spring warmth is on its way, but we still saw some snow on the first day of spring, in the evening and night. We ask you what is your …
Voices in the Street asks how you feel about the national student protest on gun control.
March 8th is International Women’s Day. A tradition that has been observed in the US since 1909, first known as “National Women’s Day” This week we ask; How do you celebrate? What do you think of the current state of women’s affairs? and who are the women that inspire you the most?
Bloomington Police Department have recently held a press conference about an armored vehicle that BPD has purchased.
Flu season approaches and health insurance is on the mind of many. Open enrollment for plans under the affordable care act aka Obamacare started on November 1 and continues through December 15. The shorter enrollment period represents only one of the administration’s steps towards repeal and replace. Consequently, we have asked the question whether you …
University endowment earnings are usually tax-exempt. However, depending on the type of investment, even Universities can be required to pay federal taxes. Investing through so-called blocker corporations, which are established in no-tax or low-tax jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands literally blocks the University from having to pay taxes. IU and many other Universities utilize blocker …
Halloween is just around the corner and this begs the question whether you have anything extra scary or fun coming up and whether you intend to disguise yourself wearing your favorite spooky costume. Is the candy ready to go and has the Jack-o-Lantern been carved? What are your plans for Halloween?
The opioid crisis is raging and solutions are elusive. We have asked what your thoughts are regarding needle exchanges. Do they help or do they enable?
This week’s edition asks Bloomington residents their opinion about the Catalonian Referendum on Independence from the Kingdom of Spain.
If one walks or drives around downtown Bloomington one cannot help but notice that new buildings are sprouting like mushrooms after a rain. And one also starts to wonder whether this is a good or a bad thing. We have asked your friends and neighbors about their thoughts regarding downtown construction.
Since Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in the 2016 pre-season, the gesture has become a common sight prior to NFL games. Last weekend, President Trump weighed in suggesting that NFL owners should fire NFL players who protest by taking a knee. We have gone out into the streets and asked: How do …
As a new crop of students settles in and local residents get once again used to the buzz around town that accompanies it we have gone out into the streets and asked your friends and neighbors what they like best about Blomington.
Last week the Trump administration announced that DACA will be phased out by March 2018. DACA is a presidential memorandum issued by president Obama in 2012 which defers deportation for two years for undocumented, law abiding immigrants who were brought here as children before the age of 16. DACA status is renewable and offers the …
With another four new condominium complexes to be built downtown, one starts to wonder whether Bloomington is becoming too expensive a town to live in. The University keeps growing and our town grows along with it. But, is it growing for everyone or is Bloomington’s affordability actually shrinking? We have gone out into the street …
On August 29, Kim Yong Un launched an intermediate range missile that flew over Japan before splashing into the sea. Voices in the Street has asked how you feel about this latest demonstration of North Korean power. Closer to home, hurricane Harvey has hit Texas hard. We have asked what should be done to help …
With over 48,000 students getting back to town, the change that the city of Bloomington undergoes when classes meet is significant. It becomes more challenging to find parking and restaurants are more crowded. On the other hand, there is a youthful buzz and energy around town. Voices has asked your friends and neighbors how they …
Summer is here, the weather is beautiful and yet: there is always something one wishes for. This week’s Voices in the Street asked your friends and neighbors a simple question: “If you could change one thing in the State of Indiana what would it be?”
Minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25 per hour. The democratic party has introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15. The cost of living index in Bloomington is 3% higher than in Indianapolis. We have asked your friends and neighbors what they would consider an appropriate minimum wage for Bloomington and why.
Tuesday’s 4th of July holiday boasted splendid weather and the opportunity to watch Bloomington’s annual downtown parade. Voices in the Street has asked how you spent independence day and if you attended the parade what you liked most about it.
Last week Bloomington police investigated a rash of overdoses ten of which occurred during a 24 hour period alone. As the opioid crisis rages on and its effects are felt in Bloomington voices in the street has gone and asked whether you have been personally affected by it or whether you know someone who has.
Recently, Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the suicide of her 18 year old boyfriend. The verdict was handed down in Massachusetts and carries a maximum sentence of 20 years. Ms Carter urged her boyfriend by text messages to commit suicide and told him by phone to get back into his truck as …
Recently, the Bloomington Police Department increased their presence in peoples park. The move came in response to complaints about aggressive panhandling and criminal activity. Voices in the street has asked your friends and neighbors whether you think that increased police presence downtown is a good thing?
Recently, the attorney general of the State of Indiana wrote an op-ed piece in the Herald-Times to the effect that we should never be tempted to legalize marijuana. Voices has gone out into the streets to inquire what your thoughts are on the subject. Here is what fellow Bloomingtonians had to say about the legalization …
After the firing of FBI director James Comey and the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller the media continue to report front and center about the possibility of a connection between president Trump and Russia. Voices in the street has asked your friends and neighbors whether they think that the media are focusing too much …
As the winter shelters have closed and the weather remains wet and chilly, Bloomington’s homeless don’t easily find a place to spend the night. Voices in the street has asked your friends and neighbors about suggestions what could be done about homelessness in Bloomington.
Two weeks have passed since the end of the session. All around town the streets have become quiet, parking spaces plentiful and buffet lines at local eateries have shrunk. Of course, students also impart much of their youthful energy onto our town. Voices in the street hit the streets to ask your friends and neighbors …
Now that the students have left and only longtime residents remain one wonders what it is that Bloomington’s permanent residents like best about their town. Voices has gone out into the streets and asked the question: what do you like best about Bloomington?
This time of year, high school and college graduates alike celebrate having reached one of life’s milestones. At the eve of commencement we have asked local Bloomington residents for advice and words of wisdom for our local graduating seniors.
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order barring the state’s executive office from including on job applications questions concerning an applicant’s criminal background. Voices in the street has asked your friends and neighbors: Is it a good idea if employers are barred from conducting a criminal background check on job applicants?
Events leading up to and following the election of Donald Trump as president have raised questions about freedom of speech in the U.S. During the campaign, Trump famously ejected protesters from his rallies and promised to strengthen libel laws to curtail the rights of the press. In recent months, prominent white nationalists have made campus …
Two days ago, embattled Fox News host Bill O’Reilly announced he would take a two-week vacation, an unusually long absence for him. Recently, The New York Times reported that O’Reilly and Fox News had settled five lawsuits against O’Reilly dating back to 2002. The amount paid to the women filing the complaints was estimated at …
In August 2012, towards the end of his first term in office, president Obama drew a ‘red line in the sand’ indicating that, if Assad used chemical weapons, it would warrant U.S. military action. In August 2013, a year later, Syrian military attacked rebel-controlled areas of the Damascus suburbs with chemical weapons. When asked for …
Last week the Trump administration released a preliminary budget proposal for 2018. The proposal covers discretionary spending and thus spending on the arts and humanities. The proposed budget calls for eliminating future federal support for the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Voices in …
Federal immigration officials notoriously deported more immigrants during president Obama’s two terms then under any president in American history, earning Obama the nickname “Deporter-in-Chief”. And now, President Trump has aspirations to deport even more people. Documents released by the Department of Homeland Security this week revealed Trump’s plans to enlist local police officers as immigration …
It is February and unusually warm for our area. In fact, some think there has hardly been any winter at all in Southern Indiana. As strange weather seems to occur more and more often one has to wonder whether it is all due to climate change. We have asked your friends and neighbors whether they …
The narrow confirmation of president Trumps’ nominee for secretary of education has served as a reminder of just how important education, and especially how important the public school system is. We have gone out into the streets and asked your fellow Bloomingtonians whether public school teachers are paid enough.
Last Friday, President Trump issued an executive order that suspends travel for foreign nationals from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Libya & Yemen . Entry for visa holders was suspended for three months, all refugee admission for four months and refugee resettlement from Syria was suspended indefinitely. We have gone out into the streets and …
Opioids are powerful prescription pain killers. It is easy to become addicted to them. Often, addiction leads to HIV and hepatitis C, both diseases transmitted by contaminated needles. Recently, opioid addiction in Indiana has increased sharply to what is now considered a crisis by many. Voices has gone out into the streets and asked your …
Tomorrow, Donald J. Trump is scheduled to take office as the nation’s 45th president. It seems that no president in recent history has taken office facing a similar amount of criticism. Voices has gone out into the street and asked your fellow citizens about what they think about the upcoming inauguration.
We all have our own, personal hopes and dreams for the new year. Many see 2017 as a chance for a fresh start and the opportunity to put last year’s divisive campaign behind us. Whether it be peace, a better job or simply happiness, we have gone out into the street and asked your friends …
After a long and bruising campaign, voters finally went to the polls. Voices in the street has asked your fellow Bloomington residents why they came out to vote and why they feel their vote is important.
Longtime residents have certainly seen an increase in apartment complex construction over the last ten years, and many people are curious as to how these new developments affect local rent prices. We have gone out into the streets and asked local residents whether they think Bloomington is still an affordable town to live in.
With disapproval of both major party candidates at an all-time high, Voices in the Street hit the Streets to ask Bloomington residents when to break with the two party system. We also asked folks if there was a third party candidate they would vote for and under what circumstances they would do so.
Recently, the Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump has come under fire for lewd remarks made in 2005. He was caught on tape bragging about inappropriate behavior towards women. Voices in the Street hit the streets to ask Bloomington residents how they feel about Mr. Trumps’s behavior and how they would view a Trump presidency.
Recently, an IU senior established an online petition about Peoples Park stating that people experiencing homelessness have, “decided to make this park their home, starting fights, doing drugs, setting one another’s belongs on fire, and causing raucous 24/7.” This comes on the heels of city-wide discussion about homelessness and its effects in the downtown area. …
For more than five years war has raged on in Syria, forcing millions of Syrians to flee. Of the five million who have left, only a few thousand have made their way to the united states and even fewer to Indiana. The Bloomington Refugee Support Network is preparing to help settle Syrian refugees in March …
The middle class is the bedrock of America—the foundation upon which this nation has grown and thrived over the last two hundred and forty years. It’s no small surprise that the middle class is defined differently than it was two hundred years ago and there are constant theories of the middle class being eroded away …
Political Elite are defined as a small group of powerful people in political and sociological theory, such as an oligarchy, that controls a disproportionate amount of wealth or political power in society. It has become common practice to accuse a political opponent of elitism and this year’s Presidential election is no different. But WHO are …
IU students are not going to be the only addition to Kirkwood: City officials are piloting an increased security program to deal with aggressive panhandling and six new cameras will be installed downtown. These will be a continuation of surveillance equipment along the B-Line trail and other strategic locations will include People’s Park and Seminary …
The 2016 Summer Olympics are underway in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Despite controversies like doping and the Zika virus, enthusiasm for the games is always palpable. With folks like Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, and IU’s very own Lilly King becoming household names, Voices in the Streets’ intrepid, roving reporter, MJ, asks Bloomington residents what Olympic …
Not everyone can have a glamorous, well paying job. Most people, at some point in their lives, have been paid to do something they hated. Inspired by the approaching labor day weekend, we ask Bloomington residents about the worst jobs they’ve ever had on this week’s edition of Voices in the Street.
On Tuesday, the Democratic National Convention made Hillary Clinton the first woman to head a major party Presidential ticket, putting quote, “the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet.” Hillary is a former first lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State and will take the stage tonight in her official acceptance speech at the Democratic …
Last Wednesday, IU held a memorial service for Karlijn Keijzer who was killed on July 17th while on Malaysian Flight 17 which was shot down over a pro-Russian held territory of Ukraine. Karlijn was among 298 people who died on the flight. Russia has recently claimed that Ukraine bears the full responsibility of the attack, …
The Lotus Festival kicks off next week and the coming days promise loads of music, a parade, multiple workshops and more fun than you can shake a cabassa at. Voices in the Street hit the streets to ask your friends and neighbors if they’re planning on attending the festival and about some of their favorite …
Our weekly public opinion feature Voices in the Street asks how YOU feel attending a basketball game in Assembly Hall after the falling beam incident last week.
Voices in the Street hit the streets to hear what YOU think about the legislatures’ push to pass marriage restrictions and about gay marriage in general.
February is Black History Month, which in Bloomington means a full slate of public forums and celebrations honoring the cultural legacy of African-Americans in Bloomington and beyond. As part of our coverage of Black History Month, we hit the streets to ask local residents about African-Americans who inspire you. So Bloomington, tell us about your …
Our weekly public opinion feature Voices in the Street asks you about racial equality in America, and how far you think we’ve come since Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
In Indiana, it is illegal to ask a breastfeeding mother to leave or refrain from feeding in any public or private place, so we hit the streets to ask your friends and neighbors about how they feel about breastfeeding in public?
A new year is here, a time for reflection and resolution. How are people in Bloomington resolving to improve themselves and our world? In this special edition of Voices in the Street, WFHB went on-location to local taverns, neighborhood parties, and of course the streets of Bloomington to find all about hopes and dreams for …
Our weekly public opinion segment asks Bloomington citizens “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”?
This week on the Voices in the Street: Turning the corner from ghosts and goblins to turkeys that gobble. ‘Tis the season for Thanksgiving. Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is a week from today. Voices on the Street will be on a week-long hiatus so we wanted to ask your friends and neighbors about their …
Our weekly public opinion feature Voices in the Street asks how safe YOU feel in Bloomington, and what we could do to help you feel safer.
Depending on whom you ask, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is either a hero or a traitor. And a recent film called the Fifth Estate dramatizes the international non-profit as an organization that is run by a man who increasingly cares about his own ego rather than the anonymity of the whistle blowers. Its posting of …
Our weekly public opinion feature Voices in the Street asks you about your favorite trick-or-treat moments.
With the government shutdown over and having narrowly escaped default on our debt, Democrats were well-poised to make significant gains in public opinion and perhaps the 2014 elections. But the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act website found less than 10% of the 19 million people who tried signing up were successful. So we hit …
Our weekly public opinion feature Voices in the Street asks why YOU think WFHB is worth supporting.
Our weekly public opinion feature Voices in the Street asks for your thoughts on the government shutdown.