Ray Steele and The News: Recent Episodes
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I am a longtime journalist, current producing for RTV6 (WRTV), in Indianapolis. Much of the content here is from my time at crosstown news/talk radio station WIBC. Southerner at heart - hometown is Trenton, Georgia - and though I now live in the IndyCar capital city, pro wrestling, old jazz, science and baseball are my things.
After covering so many bombings of the city over the previous six years, Edward R. Murrow of CBS Radio was on hand for the celebration that the War was finally over...May 8, 1945.
Just months from disbanding his civilian band, Glenn's band is in Hollywood while they shoot the movie "Orchestra Wives", and your announcer is the quite famous Don Wilson (crossing networks, since he was an NBC guy on the Jack Benny program, and Miller aired on CBS). Glenn kicks this one off with one of his best... String of Pearls.
75 years ago, CBS Radio presented a special edition of its "I Was There" anthology on the death of the best war correspondent there was at the time, Ernie Pyle.
75 years ago today (May 27, 1944), Glenn Miller's Army Air Force orchestra performed on it's legendary series "I Sustain The Wings" on NBC Radio. Captain Miller was not with the band - they are conducted by Sgt. Jerry Gray, Glenn's top arranger. Miller was on leave, taking care of business interests in California and visiting his mother in Colorado. He was doing so for a reason that wasn't public yet - he and the band were going to Britain to perform for the Allied forces, as the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe was upon us. The Miller band would be the last music many men and women would hear. RIP to those who gave all.
Mae West was one of the biggest stars in the world by the time she appeared on the Chase & Sanborn Hour, hosted by Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy - the top rated radio show in the U.S. at the time. She made two appearances - one as Eve in a creatively written Adam and Eve sketch, and this one - that was too scandalous for young ears, or so the Catholic Church and others said the next day.
Courtesy of the BBC archive - with audio restored (!), the most scandalous story from the Royal Family in the 20th century, IMO. Edward VIII abdicates the British throne so that he can marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. Notice the door closing at the beginning after the announcer who introduces Edward leaves, and the clear nervousness of Edward.
Just three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Fred Allen hosts his hour long comedy show on CBS Radio. It's followed by the latest news from the war courtesy of John Daly of CBS News (and later What's My Line fame). Not the announcement at the beginning of the show on how the Texaco siren would not be used due to the Peal Harbor attack.
Larry Meier of Mutual Radio: First Eyewitness Account of D-Day From the Air by Ray Steele on WIBC
H.V. Kaltenborn was one of the pre-eminent news analysts and commentators of his era, if not the most well known. His regular program that aired from 3:15 until 3:30pm Eastern on Sunday afternoons was, naturally, dedicated to the news of the day. This broadcast is interrupted with breaking news -- long before the term was used -- regarding Japanese attacks, even though the actual attack on Hawaii was ending as this aired.
CBS had a regularly scheduled news program, The World Today, that aired at 2:30pm Eastern on Sunday afternoons. This was minutes after the first word from Washington of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, which had happened just over an hour before. Keep in mind how information moved at that time.
The Mutual Broadcasting System, of which WIBC in Indianapolis was an affiliate, was broadcasting a live remote of Harry James & His Orchestra when the first news reports of the invasion of Normandy arrived.. they were unconfirmed, based on German radio reports the U.S. news services were monitoring.
As service members had been killed and were being killed around him, CBS Radio's Charles Collingwood recording a report sent back to Ed Murrow in London on D-Day. Incredible history.
This BBC correspondent put his life on the line by recording this from a glider - no engine, as it landed with a wave during DDay. A lot of men lost their lives in the gliders, crashes, shot down, etc.
In the overnight hours of June 6, 1944, Americans who were awake and listening to their radios got the first word that the D-Day invasion that turned the tide of World War II and took so many American, Canadian, British and other Allied lives, had begun. Note how the great newsman Bob Trout on CBS Radio was careful to say these were unsubstantiated reports from German radio - The U.S. had not yet confirmed the invasion. A different time for news, indeed.
May 7, 1937, 80 years ago, was the first time we heard this iconic Herb Morrison broadcast of the Hindenburg disaster in Lakehurst, New Jersey. It was the day after the disaster, though. It was all recorded by Morrison and his engineer on May 6.
Gene Cernan has died at the age of 82. "The Last Man On The Moon", as he currently remains, is also the name of his book and a wonderful documentary on his life you can still find on Netflix. This is my interview with Mr. Cernan that aired on WIBC in Indianapolis in April 2014, just ahead of his appearance at an astronaut's reunion at his alma mater, Purdue University.
The two men who were among many instrumental in the peaceful march and rally last weekend in Indianapolis talk about the movement, what Black Lives Matter means and doesn't mean, the relationship with police in Indianapolis and how to move forward.
Martin is an associate professor of history at UIndy, and Britain is one of his areas of expertise. We look at that this week's vote means for the EU and for the future of the UK, if there is one.
We catch up with the Lebanon, Indiana native, through one year of college at IU, and one year after he won the Songbook Academy competition. This year's competition is just a few weeks away.
The Indianapolis Democrat answers the charge that the sit-in was just a publicity stunt, what the 2nd Amendment means to him and whether Democrats will continue to push the bill to ban those on the no-fly list from purchasing guns after Congress comes back.
Indiana is one of the states affected by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on drunk driving laws.
Indiananapolis Congressman Andre Carson is among the dozens of Democrats holding a sit-in on the House floor.
More charges against the man caught with weapons outside the Los Angeles gay pride event.
V - remember that scary show? And it was scary back then, don't care what it looks like now. That, apparently, is Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
I didn't know the ISO and the Maestro were putting on the whole opera, or at least a good chunk of Carmen, until he came in. That and I get to tell my story of first hearing the piece via the "Carmen Get It" Tom & Jerry cartoon. It's Sunday afternoon at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
WIBC-AM was a Mutual Broadcasting System affiliate. On June 6, 1944, a remote broadcast of Harry James and his Orchestra was on when the news first arrived. Harry James would have been 100 years old earlier this year as well.
How to define SHEL? Well, they covered Enter Sandman, with a mandolin, violin, keyboard and a percussion/beatbox specialist. Top that. Their entire new album, Just Crazy Enough, is crazily good. They play the Hifi at Indy's Fountain Square Tuesday night.
Since Abdul didn't like the hip hop intros, here's one with an homage to him - as we delve into the prospect of people going to Mars within a decade.
After dropping an intro, we launch into a spur of the moment defense of a man who catches a lot of undeserved stuff on social media from folks who have mic cord envy, Joe Buck (and Verne Lundquist, too).
Mr. Pedigo was one of a dozen World War II veterans featured in the 500 Festival Parade. The Army Air Force veteran has a lot of stories, including those about remembering his fellow soldiers who didn't come home.
For the first time in more than two years, Purdue University will open up part of the campus where a student was murdered.
That's the budget we have here - we get the big gun to recap today's program AND intro the Seg O' The Day.
It's that time, and The Deputy returns. So does Charlene Darlin (Maggie Peterson Mancuso), and making her first Mayberry In The Midwest appearance, Andy Griffith's daughter Dixie Griffith.
Sara and Melanie C. Johnson made this documentary over several years, featuring interviews with dozens of survivors of the tragedy, many of whom are no longer with us. She says the film premieres this month, and there will be a screening in Indy in July at the annual USS Indianapolis Survivors Reunion.
Sure, it's pretty bad as Abdul and I discussed with stories on Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau. But pick up a history book; political discourse has pretty much ALWAYS been like this.
The State Supreme Court has been asked to reconsider a ruling that lets state lawmakers keep some emails private.
The Obama administration's new rules on overtime will affect roughly 87,000 workers in Indiana.
This conversation began off the air as Mr. Davis was relating the belief of some people that wearing the stars & stripes on your clothes was an affront to the American flag. Au contraire, IMO...
Julius LaRosa did okay for himself even after one of the most infamous incidents in radio history. This was the end of Godfrey's morning program, Arthur Godfrey Time, on CBS October 19, 1953. Though some of the program was simulcast on CBS TV at the time, this segment was on radio only. RIP Mr. LaRosa.
What to do on a blustery weekend? Here you go - 12 ideas from Paige Southerland of the Indiana State Museum, whether it's the museum proper in Indy or one of their other properties around the state.
It's easy to forget how important Gus Grissom was to the space program. A new book from George Leopold and Purdue Publishing is a good reminder that much of what we have done in space might not have taken place were it not for the work and sacrifice of the first of many astronauts to come from Purdue.
The bombshell who wrestles all across North America makes a rare trip home next Saturday, May 21 when he takes on former world champion Rob Conway for All Star Wrestling at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. We catch up on where Dylan's wrestling career has taken him recently, the recovery of fiance Ray Lyn from a broken hand and, of course, who sucks now?
The end of a great WWE career, and with a weird Shelby County LSD arrest, we ask where were all those LSD "stamps" that supposedly were all over our elementary schools?
This is the finest WIBC sales idea in months - a listener bus trip with The 10 At 10 guys to Moose Jaw.
I didn't get to say this properly due to time constraints, so here it is in full from WIBC's MashUp Show. Rest in Power Mr. Fleming. You earned it, and then some.
Erika is the assistant director of the Lilly Library, which holds hundreds of Orson Welles audio clips on lacquer discs. Many of those recordings will be restored and digitized thanks to a National Preservation Grant.
Everyone else is talking about Trump. That's why Abdul and I are here. Dancing condoms, and how the physics of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was wrong, wrong! Except I forgot one thing.
First, should Elsa have a girlfriend? Secondly, is the American Family Ass. intentionally sending men into women's bathrooms at Target stores?
He has campaigned hard in Indiana, but a report suggests Ted Cruz is not expecting to win.
One more homage to Mr. LaMarche for making my daughter happy at Indiana Comic Con, and then, the inexplicable firing of a sportscaster by the most humorless TV ownership group in the world, apparently, Sinclair Broadcasting. Guess I won't be working for them anytime soon.
Predictions for Tuesday night's primary from our master of politics, Dr. Laura Albright from the University of Indianapolis.
I love this man. Platonically. Maurice LaMarche is one of the best voice actors in the business, and it is a privilege to talk to him and to have him in town for Indiana Comic Con.
Yeah, that's a lot of ground to cover. But Abdul and I do it. RIP to the founder of K-Tel, with great records and the Veg-O-Matic.
Zach is back with two cool things; Wrestling For Warriors, which will raise money for a lot of great causes - the 1st show is in Ft. Wayne on June 4. Also, Zach is competing on American Ninja Warrior - he runs the course for the NBC show taping Wednesday/Thursday in Indianapolis.
The American Ninja Warriors hit the course in Indy tonight. At least one will stand out.
The Oak Ridge Boys are back in town tonight (Saturday April 23) at The Center For The Performing Arts in Carmel, and that means Richard Sterben and his wonderful voice are back, too!
Someone on our Facebook page was obviously tired of us talking about wrestling and the sudden death of Joanie "Chyna" Laurer. I answer that with our first segment from today's show.
Two guesses.... yes, talking about porn in Utah was more exciting than last night's debate. Shoot, a cow chip contest after feeding the herd a thousand boxes of Immodium would be more exciting than that Republican primary debate.
Field of Fornication is a Costner movie, right? Anyway, the couple having sex at the ballpark...in the bleachers....in Cleveland.... yeah.
Mr. Wolfe, 95 years old, heads to Washington next Saturday along with dozens of other WWII and Korean War veterans on the latest Indy Honor Flight, honoring those who saved the world to let them know they will never be forgotten.
Man, I love this woman. In a foodie platonic way. Have you seen Sara's show Sara's Weeknight Meals on public TV? Why not? Pick up her new cookbook Home Cooking 101, and while the cooking classes are sold out, she might sign it for you at Kitchen Art in West Lafayette this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Man, I love his voice. Denzal Sinclaire is at The Center For the Performing Arts Saturday night, April 16. You will not regret going to that show. Trust me.
Today's 10 At 10 Segment of the Day, is it on C. P. Time? Should it be? And for crying out loud, Mitch Daniels doesn't want to be president!
The smoking ban in Indy is legal. So is the exemption for the city's off-track betting facility.
My friend Dr. Chuck has written a marvelous short book, telling what he has learned from the kids he serves, the children he serves by treating their illnesses, disabilities and special needs. Or perhaps, as he writes in Pint-Sized Prophets, perhaps it's the kids serving his needs.
The MYO of Indianapolis celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. My chat with its associate director, Krystle Ford, and Samara Kpeti, who is 15 and has played bass in the orchestra for the last three years. They will hold a special anniversary jazz concert Sunday at 3pm at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
It was only a matter of time before a lawsuit challenging Indiana's new abortion law was filed.
One of the finest bands in America plays with one of the finest symphony orchestras this weekend. My chat with Pink Martini founder Thomas Lauderdale.
Early voting for the May primary is underway. One expert says whether it will make a difference in any races is anyone's guess...
You don't have to wait until May 3rd to vote in Indiana's primary. (note - an engineer decided this would be a good time to vacuum in the newsroom. So I rolled with it.)
Investigators in Hendricks County now say a woman found dead over the weekend was not shot, as they previously reported.
A Mexican man who was injured on the job may be out of luck when it comes to recovering lost income.
Another wide ranging magical talk with the magic man, Taylor Martin. Indy Magic Monthly hosts its 100th show on Tuesday, April 5 at Theater On The Square on Mass Ave. in Indy.
In the latest edition of our semi-annual chat with rock and roll great Lawrence Gowan, the Styx frontman talks about their Terre Haute concert on April 7, seeing tornados in Oklahoma, and the solo career that made him a legend in Canada.
Our segment of the day is really two of them; why Wendy Bell should have known better, and why in the world would you want to watch someone go to the bathroom? Then, Abdul and I insult basically every chain restaurant in the world.
Yes! YESSSSSSSSSSS! He is coming soon to WIBC-FM/wibc.com and to Indiana Comic Con, April 29-May 1 in Indy! Better talk to Pinky, too.
Joe Hamer is with the Lake County Sheriff's Department and FOP Lodge 61. He tells us why the long-used symbols at police funerals are so important to officers, as we get ready for another police funeral on Tuesday - for Howard County Deputy Carl Koontz.
One of the greatest of the big bands celebrates its 81st year, now under the leadership of trumpeter Scotty Barnhart. They play two shows at The Jazz Kitchen in Indy this Friday, April 1st.
​There are many misconceptions about refugees according to the new director of the group at the center of court fight over them.
A young woman found dead behind an east side dumpster was a Ben Davis High School student.
The Marching Pride has only been around a few years - one of the band's directors, Tom Wallis, explains why. And he and band booster treasurer Janelle Wilson talk about their effort to raise a lot of money to pay for the band's trip to Pasadena - they were invited to play in the Rose Parade January 2, 2017!
The expo dedicated to autism is growing, just as the autism spectrum appears to be growing.
Dana Renay is the Chief Executive Ally for the Autism Society of Indiana. The Expo is Saturday, March 19 from 10am until 1pm at the Harvest Pavilion of the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Today on The 10 At 10, Chris Davis and I share a bit of our Confederate history, plus the story of whether or not that history should be preserved in the form of the Maryland State Song.
We lost Frank Jr. on Wednesday at the age of 72. This homage is culled from my last conversation with him 6 months ago, prior to a concert that paid tribute to his father at The Center For the Performing Arts in Carmel. Enjoy, and sleep warm.
For Indiana's Senators, it isn't about the Supreme Court nominee, it's about whether to hold a confirmation hearing.
Tiffany is the assistant director of the great camp for disabled kids and their families. The camp will be the beneficiary of the first Wrestling For Warriors show.
We believed we could talk about Rev. Ike. We visualized talking about Rev. Ike. And as Rev. Ike taught us, it worked.
Kokomo will be the latest city to offer civil rights protections to the LGBT community.
The Cold War, on a chessboard. Sam Adams and Lauren Boswell have the lead roles in Hamilton Southeastern High School's production of "Chess" the musical.
Sophia Loren. Don't need to say much else. An Evening With Sophia Loren is at The Center For the Performing Arts in Carmel March 22, 7:30pm.
So, I might hang on to this for a while... as our interview was beginning...all I said was hello.
One of Indiana's biggest basketball stars who shunned playing college ball in the state has died.
It was long before they decided to move to Mexico, but a former accountant cost Carrier a lot of money.
One of Indiana's Senators had a different take on meeting with the head of Carrier than the other Senator.
Here is part of the Mitt Romney robocall going out in four states, as part of his anti-Trump strategy.
A man has been jailed, and it is possibly tied to another man who was found dead alongside a Hancock County road.
First, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and I talk about the exit of Melissa Harris-Perry from MSNBC. I never got a chance to watch her show, but her exit reminded me of another infamous MSNBC exit. Also, delegate math apparently is hard for Donald Trump supporters.
The Catholic Bishop of Gary isn't happy with what some have said was racism from students at a high school basketball game.
We also talk about Saturday night's South Carolina Democratic Primary, which will likely go to Hillary Clinton. And Laura Albright also makes her Super Tuesday predictions for both the GOP and the Dems.
From The 10 At 10, we say goodbye to a man who, in real life, was once a Golden Gloves heavyweight champion in Flint, Michigan, where he was raised.
Carl Stutsman joins Ray Steele for the Friday edition of the show that counts down the 10 most interesting news stories of the day.
In today's full show, all of the news, and a quick salute to my friend Zach DePue of Time For Three. And Woodsy The Owl and the New Zoo Revue. I promise, Abdul and I are straight edge when doing the show.
It's more than one segment, technically, but it's a good example of how our brains roll sometimes. Morphing from Morgan Freeman (Shawshank Redemption version and Driving Miss Daisy version), the Superfriends and their connection to the Mayor, and the end of ISTEP.
Download it now to catch up, including the latest on the coming snow. Plus, which version of Morgan Freeman would you like on your GPS? And the Peyton Manning story we'd like to go away won't.
The University of Tennessee asked a federal judge Tuesday to strike a paragraph mentioning Peyton Manning from a lawsuit alleging the school violated federal laws against sex discrimination and fostered "a hostile sexual environment and culture."
Bill was still unsure of where the line between heavy snow and light snow would be - it is still fluid as of now. Updates coming throughout the day.
He has been wrestling for more than two decades, which is astonishing since he told me he was 35 years old! Devon Dudley, cool guy, and he and the WWE crew is in Indy for Smackdown tapings tonight at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
A woman who was one of the Kalamazoo shooter's victims lived in Indiana for several years.
Less than a week after he was arrested, the Colts released linebacker Jonathan Newsome.
He is accused of killing six people at random in Kalamazoo, but he spent part of his youth in Indiana
Joey Ryan. Hero. Plus, a segway from pro wrestling to a U.S. Senate race is dead easy in this case.
All your news belong to us. The 10 most interesting stories of the day, plus why Joey Ryan is so doggone important. Download the full episode of The 10 At 10 to get caught up.
Pontones is the State Epidemiologist with the Indiana State Department of Health. She demonstrates in the picture one of the best ways you can avoid mumps - wash your hands! Often! Also, make sure you are vaccinated, though it is only 88-percent effective. That's why we are seeing some cases of mumps in IN.
Who does The Master Of Politics pick to win the SC Primary and the Nevada Democratic Caucus? Dr. Albright is an assistant professor of political science and pre-law advisor at the University of Indianapolis - UIndy.
There might have been a little less laughter at the Traders Point Christian Academy preschool.
We opened the show by trying to help a friend, comedian Scott Long. After sucking up to Scott by saying nice things about him, I plead with Mayor Joe Hogsett - just because Scott made fun of you in a routine doesn't mean he deserved a parking ticket! Also, we get sidetracked on a serious news story by talking instead about the horror of post-Slippery When Wet Bon Jovi.
The top 10 stories of the day naturally included the awful story out of Zionsville, but Ray and Abdul also try to help a mutual friend out with an undeserved parking ticket in Indy.
It was a weird beginning - we played the wrong thing instead of the 10 At 10 theme, but producer Colin recovered to give Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and myself a rousing introduction for the greatest news program you will hear for at least a few minutes.
A woman and a young child were found dead in Zionsville, and investigators say they were murdered. Here is the first news conference held by Boone Co. Sheriff Mike Nielsen in its entirety.
The top 10 stories of the day, including a review of the Grammys, Carrier and federal tax credits (they say they didn't take them), Hillary Clinton barking like a dog and how that led to Soul Glo becoming Ray and Carl's sponsor for the day. Download the full show...
Download the entire experience - It's 40 minutes, gets you through all the big news, and maybe it gets you through your workout or whatever else you have going on in the middle of your day.
I talked to Dan for the first time when Stars & Strikes was first published in 2014. Now, in time for the 40th anniversary of the Bicentennial, Stars & Strikes is available in softcover. Great stories that could never, ever happen in today's game
The Indy Diva talks about a phenomenal album of which she a part, "Ask Your Mama", based on the Langston Hughes poem. It is up for 3 Grammys on Monday. Also, you can see Angela perform with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra on March 12 at The Palladium!
A "tragic accident", but not a crime. So says the Marion County Prosecutor in the death of principal Susan Jordan.
For the first time in almost a quarter century, Purdue will look for a new athletic director.
"Jane", which is not her real name, says she is a Carrier employee in Indianapolis, upset that her plant is closing and moving to Mexico. But she called our reporter Carl Stutsman after she got tired of hearing another person on WIBC, in her opinion, run down Carrier, at least the Carrier name and the local managers of the plant.
Carrier, a heating, cooling air conditioning and refrigeration company, is relocating its Indianapolis plant over a 3-year period, the company announced Wednesday.
Whoops. Live reports sometimes get the best of the tongue. It has happened to me..well, just about every day. This one is a good one, though. From New Hampshire...
Ray Steele and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz with all of the day's news, the top 10 stories plus extras. Ray tries desperately to perk up after Daniel Bryan's retirement announcement, and it appears we will have a new Lieutenant Governor.
Who will win in New Hampshire? One expert says the state may not say too much about the overall presidential race.
The Colts missed the playoffs. And it will still cost you more to see them next season.
Max Winkler wrote out a plan to murder a man. He'll have a lot more time to do writing...in prison.
The program almost sounded like one of those old school obituary reports - we had a lot of passings. That and the other news of the day with me & Carl Stutsman right here.
At 21, Austin Huntington is the youngest principal musician in the history of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He and the ISO play The Music of 2001: A Space Odyssey at Hilbert Circle Theatre Fri. & Sat. (Feb 5-6). Then, Huntington will be soloist at an ISO "317 Series" concert Sunday Feb. 7 at Center Grove High School.
For the first time, Michael Feinstein gets to feature one of his babies, The Songbook Academy, at one of the best know auditoriums in the world - New York's Carnegie Hall. On stage with him will be the last four Songbook Academy winners, including Lucas DeBard from Lebanon, Indiana. (Stay 'til the end - there's a Lucas DeBard drum solo he doesn't know about)
Our political expert from the University of Indianapolis (UIndy, for those who don't know), Dr. Albright weighs in on who she thinks will win New Hampshire on Tuesday, and whether or not that matters in the grand scheme of the presidential campaign.
The feds say he sexted with a 15-year-old student, and they also claim Park Tudor School tried to downplay the case of Kyle Cox.
It started a month and a half ago with his surprise resignation. Now, the former Park Tudor boys basketball coach is in federal prison.
Butcher's mother was the first principal of Amy Beverland - her mom actually hired Susan Jordan to teach at the school. Now, she is among those who think the school should be named after Jordan, who died last week when she was hit by an errant school bus. The Lawrence Township School district has not committed to anything yet.
Ray Steele & Abdul-Hakim Shabazz with the 10 most compelling news stories, plus extras on Lady Gaga, the eternal Fast & Furious movie line, and a Happy Anniversary to the XFL.
Also, how to work both Jim Ross and Terry Funk into a wrestling grizzly bear statue story...
Here they are, the picks for tonight's Iowa Caucuses from Laura Albright, assistant professor of political science at UIndy - The University of Indianapolis. Roll Tide.
For the first time since Susan Jordan's death, school is in session at Amy Beverland Elementary.
Leonard Hoops, president and CEO of Visit Indy, is happy with 2015's record convention year. But that doesn't mean he isn't a little apprehensive about the ongoing LGBT civil rights debate because(and there are critics who don't believe him) he says the RFRA debate cost Indy business. Please listen to the whole interview, if you can.
Though they appear to be the new news anchor lineup for Network Indiana in the picture, Donny Idol, Ricky Ruckus and Appollo Q Starr (left to right) were there to talk up Emerge 12: Consequences. It's Saturday February 6 at the DSI Gym in Columbus.
From Munich, Germany, Jun Markl returns to Indy to conduct week 2 of the Cosmos Music Festival. The featured piece will be "The Planets", the wonderful suite from Gustav Holst
Well, this was fun. A star that I grew up watching with some of the finest entertainers of all time - and she is one of them - will be at The Palladium in Carmel! Go see Vikki Carr Saturday, Jan. 30!
2015 was another record year for tourism in Indy. That doesn't mean the religious freedom debate had no impact.
Here is the full show, minus the T. It sure seemed that way, with the T gone from LGBT in the legislature and the T(rump) gone from the Republican debate. Abdul and I have the 10 most compelling stories of the day.
For my money, the broadcast of the Challenger disaster that hit me harder than any, and I didn't hear it until more than a decade after it's broadcast. The first report, the live coverage from ABC Radio News, with Bob Walker in New York and the marvelous Vic Ratner at the Kennedy Space Center. That's followed by a live report from the great Christopher Glenn of CBS Radio News.
The new downtown transit center, the one that was supposed to be open by now, will instead be open by this summer.
Her friends and family - and probably many, many others - will say goodbye to Susan Jordan on Saturday.
Operator error is the term police are using right now to describe Tuesday's school bus accident that left a principal dead.
Less than a year-and-a-half after taking office, Ball State's president will step down.
Park Tudor School reopens Tuesday morning, and many questions may not be answered for a while.
Carl Stutsman joins me for the Monday news countdown, in which we start with Peyton Manning (and to a lesser extent, Tom Brady), and end with a lot of unanswered questions about what's going on at a well known private school.
Picture frames, glue guns and racism. You don't expect to find one of those at Michaels stores.
His death was an apparent suicide, and it came during an internet crimes against children investigation involving Park Tudor School, the school he helped lead.
Always one of my favorite people to interview, the Maestro, Krzysztof Urbanski, joins me to talk about - as he puts it - the marriage of music and science. The Cosmos Music Festival, put on by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Tim Simmons says he joked around at work about being a member of ISIS. Next thing he knew, the welder at Progress Rail was fired after more than four years on the job. He says another employee reported him to HR, saying they feared for their life at work.
Chris Gahl is the VP of marketing for Visit Indy, the tourism bureau that can't be too happy at a pair of recent perception surveys. Those surveys show the continued reverberation of the religious freedom and LGBT civil rights debates as it relates to conventions, tourism and economic activity in the city.
Visit Indy presents the State of Tourism next week. This after a survey that's producing some worry about the future of tourism.
Zeus returns to the program, as we reminisce about Meadowlark Lemon and talk about the Harlem Globetrotters annual MLK Day game Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Moose is 6'5", 300 pounds, and as athletic as a lot of smaller guys in pro wrestling. The member of the 2011 Indianapolis Colts is back in Indy for the Ring Of Honor show at the Harvest Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Easily one of my favorite new wrestlers, Donovan Dijak (Chris Dijak) has come a long way in a short time, having spent much of 2015 in a prominent role in Ring of Honor. Like a lot of wrestlers, he also wants to help people, and he is taking donations at https://www.gofundme.com/dijakwfw for Wrestling 4 Warriors, a new company founded by "Handicapped Heroes" Gregory Iron & Zach Gowen.
What a thrill for an old school wrestling fan to talk to the King of Old School. Steve Corino remains "suspended" from commentary on Ring Of Honor TV, and he just had serious neck surgery which some thought would end his in-ring career. Maybe not, as he explains. We also go through the outstanding ROH roster, and you can see ROH in Indy Friday Jan. 15.
He's accused of killing a cop, but he says he was the one subjected to excessive force.
ACH (that does represent his real name) is one of the most exciting members of a loaded Ring of Honor wrestling roster. He and the ROH stars will be at the Harvest Pavilion of the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Friday, January 15, bell time 7:30pm.
Governor Pence with his final State of the State before his 2016 re-election bid, delivered Jan. 12, 2016 at the Indiana Statehouse.
McMillan talks about how much snow we will get tonight (Monday) into tomorrow, how cold tomorrow night and Wednesday morning will be and whether we will see more snow this coming weekend.
Andy Wilson has promoted concerts for a long time, and he usually attends the shows he promotes. However, he missed what turned out to be David Bowie's last concert in Indianapolis, May 20, 2004. Listen as he explains why.... if you have kids, you'll understand!
Tom Simmons does politics and current events - just a smidge differently than what you might be used to. The proudly progressive Southern trio of Simmons, Stewart Huff and Cliff Cash bring their Sick Of Stupid tour to Morty's Comedy Joint on Sunday, Jan. 17.
Morgan has the prominent straw man role in the touring production of the great musical, which features new songs from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber in addition to the classic songs you already know! It is at Clowes Hall in Indy Jan. 13-17.
Our resident film historian has started a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to help restore game film, including the complete state semifinal and state championship games, of the great 1954 Milan High team, which of course begat "Hoosiers", the movie.
There could be confirmation that the former Park Tudor boys basketball coach is indeed under investigation.
ISTEP scores plummeted as expected, though unlike previous years, the scores probably will mean nothing in the end.
Our first 10 At 10 of 2016 featured a Facebook commenter about Kilroy's downtown getting the attention they deserve, the conflicts between Iran and Saudi Arabia and some Oregon protestors and everyone else, and the reason that Cheeseburger was trending this morning.
It appears the Democratic State Superintendent and a Republican legislative leader are on the same page for a change.
Classes resume today at Plainfield schools, even though a person making threats online still hasn’t been caught.
If you missed it on 93 WIBC, here is the second hour of our countdown of the 15 most compelling news stories of 2015. This is numbers 7 through 1, and the top story of 2015 was a dead easy pick in my opinion. Out of it came a new word/acronym that will long be used in Indiana - RFRA.
If you missed it on 93 WIBC, here is the first hour of our year in review, numbers 15 through 8 in our countdown of the most compelling local and state news stories of 2015.
We are still four years away from the city's bicentennial, but Plan 2020 has already been working for a year on what should happen on a number of fronts between now and then, so the city is one of which we can be proud.
Our sister magazine celebrates the state's bicentennial early, and editor Amanda Heckert talks about all the different sections in the sweet-looking redesigned Indianapolis Monthly. There's history, 5 Hour Energy, Babyface, and a smidge more.
For the second time this year, a fraternity at IU Bloomington is in trouble for bad behavior.
A twin spin for 10 At 10 Segment Of The Day. Carl didn't want to talk about the biggest thing going today... and Bernie Sanders gets in trouble because a staffer hacked...I mean, borrowed..some voter lists from a Hillary Clinton server. Hillary knows them thar computers.
In just two weeks, a coalition of businesses supporting LGBT rights has more than doubled in size.
How about a cocktail with your Starbucks? It's coming soon to some Indy-area and other Indiana Starbucks.
Download it now to get all the goods from today's news, including a proposed new gun law in Indy and how the Republican establishment is afraid that either Donald Trump or Ted Cruz will be its presidential nominee, and what they plan on doing about it.
Tina is the youngest of Frank Sinatra's children, and as her re-issued memoir "My Father's Daughter" points out, she has a different perspective of her father than her siblings. A wonderful conversation with a wonderful woman who is instrumental (pardon the bad pun) in keeping her father's prodigious life in the public eye more than 17 years after his passing.
For more than 40 minutes, GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson addressed supporters in a rally Thursday.
They supported RFRA, but two conservative groups think the "fix" to the religious freedom law violates their rights.
Indiana's laws on birth certificates haven't caught up to the legalization of same sex marriage.
The entire show for your downloading pleasure - the top 10 news stories of the day in Indy, plus some extras.... including a gator who ate a burglar. Seriously.
It seemed like an afterthought, but part of Indy's public safety team will remain the same in the new administration.
The first Republican in next year's Attorney General's race is familiar with the courtroom
It might have seemed like a good idea to a social studies teacher; illustrate for your high school class what segregation was like by putting up "Whites Only" and "Blacks Only" signs above the school restrooms and water fountains. Only problem was the principal of Concord High in Elkhart, Indiana didn't know the teacher was doing that...and just saw the signs.
If you missed it, download this and work out to the dulcet tones of two guys giving you the 10 most compelling news stories of the day, plus some extras on 93 WIBC.
Laid back Joey Jaws turns it on Saturday afternoon at 3pm, as he tries to maintain his status as the only champion of the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Contest. The competition celebrates its third year as part of Big Ten Championship Fanfest on Georgia Street in downtown Indy.
A judge told Concord High School that it could not present a live nativity as part of its Christmas Spectacular, as it has done for decades. The ruling was an injunction from a lawsuit filed by a student and a parent, with backing from the ACLU and FFRF. It's a sensitive story for reporter Carl Stutsman, an alumnus of Concord and former participant in the program.
In our 10 At 10 segment of the day, we hear the story of the NFL crew that's being punished for being so bad - not by suspension or being fired, but being moved off the Colts/Steelers game and to an earlier game this Sunday. I also pose the question of whether instant replay - supposed the solution - has actually helped make officiating worse?
It went away, but now Vision Fleet is back and virtually uncontested, unlike the last time it was here. Also, the proposal to raise the salaries of the mayor and council was officially introduced last night.
Starting home repairs but failing to finish them will land you in court, even if you are already in jail. Plus, fun with T words...
Sure, the mayor of Indy might be underpaid compared to mayors of smaller cities. But does it look good for the Democratic majority on council to propose a raise just as the Democratic mayor is about to replace a Republican mayor? Also, Abdul has the interesting reaction from that Republican mayor, Greg Ballard, who would have to sign the bill.
Please come to Incrediplex in Lawrence Township Saturday afternoon, 2pm, and be inspired by a bunch of great kids, and also raise money for the Timmy Global Health foundation and Riley Children's Hospital at IU Health! Even if you don't like wrestling, you will love the Timmy Takedown, I promise!
Abdul, who does have a law degree for what it's worth, thinks there is a problem with the ACLU's lawsuit - not necessarily the merits of it, but whether Exodus Refugee has standing to sue.
Two segments regarding race and college campuses. First, "White Student Unions" supposedly are popping up on campus; many are hoaxes as it turns out. Secondly, the University of Kentucky will cover up an 80-year-old mural on campus because it contains images of African-Americans and Native Americans that some consider offensive. Is that covering up history instead of learning from it?
We discuss what the mayor-elect said about some of his law enforcement plans, including whether or not he plans on keeping IMPD Chief Hite after Hogsett is sworn in.
We discuss the lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of Exodus Refugee and whether or not the governor has the authority to bar refugees from Syria from the state.
My favorite guy on the roster right now. Kevin is just a good dude, but don't mess with him on Twitter! Go see the champ and the rest of the WWE Superstars at Smackdown tonight (Tuesday 11/24) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Yep, this is what the emoji would look like. Abdul and I have fun with it after a more serious story about the rise in STDs among young men.
News people need to stop telling me that "I've found a Patti Pie!" It's a sweet potato pie, and while I am sure Patti makes a good one, it can't be any better than mine!
This fantastic program provides an ample Christmas season to 20 families whose Mom, Dad or spouse are overseas right now. It is put together by the wonderful Indiana Blue Star Program, and you can donate by sending a check to Indiana Blue Star Program, 375 South SR 267, Avon, IN 46123.
A new campaign attempts to go straight to young people to talk to them about sex abuse.
Nicest guys in the biz, perhaps. If you haven't seen Time For Three yet, WTH? Go see them - Thursday (Nov 19) at Hilbert Circle Theatre with the ISO or anywhere they may be on tour. Seriously. And Maestro Urbanski, I will ask about the hair next time!
Connecticut's governor took another swipe at Mike Pence as he talked about refugees diverted from Indiana.
Two segments on The 10 At 10, one on the bill that was introduced by Senate Republicans, the other on the rallies that took place at the Statehouse before and during Organization Day.
So we went from talking about how it was not a big deal that, for the first time ever, Mattel featured a boy in a Barbie commercial to a flat out disagreement over whether "action figures" are dolls. They are, despite what Abdul says.
The segment about the Pastafarian woman who got a religious exemption to wear a colander on her head for her driver's license picture. Just listen if that makes absolutely no sense to you1
We used three segments of The 10 At 10 today on the "sneak attack" that wasn't, sort of. It is Organization Day at the Statehouse, and Abdul and I talked about the coming LGBT civil rights bill and the competing Statehouse rallies.
A new survey shows strong support for expanding civil rights protections for the LGBT community, even among Republican voters.
Does everyone have to use the term "radical Islam" when describing the terrorists who attacked Paris, or any other ISIS or al-Qaeda attack? A Muslim, 10 At 10 co-host Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, says no. After all, we didn't refer to bombers Eric Rudolph and Timothy McVeigh as "radical Christians."
The head of the group that has resettled Indiana's only recent Syrian refugees doesn't understand Governor Pence's call to block others from the state.
Many Butler University students wore black on campus in memory of those who died in Paris.
The great Colin Mochrie is coming to Indy along with Brad Sherwood with their two-man improv show that's coming to the Murat at Old National Centre December 5. Also, Colin answers the question on why BBC presenters say "good night" twice when they say it, and we talk about my favorite Whose Line Is It Anyway moment, the time the production crew tried to censor Drew Carey and the troupe.
Winston Groom continues his marvelous string of history books with The Generals. It intertwines the lives of three of the country's greatest military leaders and how it led to our World War II victory.
Sharp dressed man was here! Barry Melrose is one of the best sports analysts, period. In any sport. He will be at the Indy Fuel's game tonight (Friday), as will the Stanley Cup!
Who knew that someone tried to buy Angie's List? As we discussed on The 10 At 10, we would not have known had Angie's List not declined the offer. That doesn't mean the offer has gone away.
Mike Bucci is primarily in banking nowadays, but in the middle of our chat, former WWE superstar Simon Dean emerged to talk about his plans for his opponent, Khris Kaliber, at Emerge Wrestling's "Emerge 10: Conquest", Saturday night in Columbus, Indiana. (note: this is airing Saturday morning, hence the 'tonight' references)
Marching bands start taking over downtown Indianapolis today, as one of the biggest band competitions in America is almost here.
Jeb Bush could - no should - have kicked the reporter out. But instead, Bush answered what is likely the worst question asked of any candidate during the campaign so far. The absolute worst. And Mr. Bush's answer may have hastened the demise of his campaign.
I cannot believe that Mike is not excited about IKEA coming to Fishers. Because EVERYONE is excited, right?
I can't tell - it sounded as if Mr. Subliminal invaded our 10 At 10 feature on the Pacers's new $50 million practice facility being approved by the CIB. Can you hear it? Let me know if you can.
Sure, you could wait until the new IKEA in Fishers, Indiana is open to enjoy your Swedish meatballs at its restaurant. But thanks to this reporter, you don't have to.
Some of us can't say diddly about new Steem caffeinated peanut butter, given the amount of Jolt Cola we consumer in college and how much coffee we have consumed over the years. But Senator Chuck Schumer is among those saying plenty about Steeme and the need for federal regulation.
Wow. This is almost too silly to do on the news. Except some people apparently think Starbucks is seriously at war with Christmas. Even though they aren't.
It sounds as if everyone is doing a 180 on the need for tougher new high school diploma standards in Indiana. The latest being Governor Pence.
We were interrupted in the midst of The 10 At 10 today with an "Sneak Attack" update from Eric Miller at Advance America.
It's race morning - well, as this airs it will be! Can't wait to run my first Monumental Marathon.
The governor's approval rating is just 47-percent according to a new poll. Andy Downs from IPFW says there is still plenty of time before next year's election for Pence to improve the number.
Ben Carson says he still believes something he said in a 1998 speech that appeared on YouTube - that the pyramids in Egypt were built by Joseph to store grain, as the Bible says, and that archaeologists don't know what they are talking about.
Our recap of the pep rally - and it was an entire school district rally - in honor of our official high school marching band, the Tigers of Triton Central.
Voters approved tax increases for schools in four districts across Indiana on Election Day.
Volkswagen admitted to the emissions test cheating last time - the case involving Mike Wilson's car. This time, they deny it - so far.
Come on. If you have seen the movie, tell me that Wreck-It Ralph/Fix-It Felix was not the first thing you thought of when Jeb Bush rolled out his "Jeb Can Fix It" strategy.
Sure, the ladies on The View who claim that Carly Fiorina looked "demented" during the last Republican debate should have known better - it puts them in the same boat as Donald Trump when it comes to judging a woman by her looks. But with Fiorina suddenly polling badly, does talking about this "feud" do her any good?
The NFL will investigate whether the Colts violated league rules by failing to disclose an injury to Andrew Luck.
A man was arrested for sneaking into a Purdue sorority house to watch one of the students who live there while she was in the shower.
Gregory Iron is inspirational - listen to find out why - and he also portrays some of the best wrestling characters in the business, IMO. See "The El Paso Kid" Gregory Iron at Olde Wrestling when the unique promotion holds its first Indiana show Saturday November 7 in Muncie!
You won't be able to see it without a telescope, but around 1pm on Halloween, as asteroid is flying pretty close by us. Brian Murphy, director of the Holcomb Observatory at Butler University, talks about it.
Good gracious. I am doing my best, y'all, but Mike and Producer Colin insist on believing in witches, warlocks and baseball curses.
Honestly, we could probably do a 10 At 10 on education stories alone each day, since our education segments end up being longer than anything else we do. Here, we delve into the State Board's handling of ISTEP pass/fail line, as well as reaction to the Governor's call to not penalize teachers for expected lower ISTEP scores, at least for one year.
Incompetent, yes. Bias? Not necessarily, at least that's what we argued on The 10 At 10 about the "performance" of CNBC's folks at the latest Republican presidential debate.
We get personal in this segment, as Producer Colin explains why he was late the last two days...because others can't drive in the rain, apparently. Plus, Colin himself was in a wreck a short time ago. As you can see, his car ain't okay, but he is.
Honestly don't know who is looking forward to this, outside of people who punish themselves with politics all the time.
It's a bunch of hooey, but it's fun - court battles between witches, or a witch and a warlock, anyway.
The State Board of Education takes up a key ISTEP question, even as the governor attempted to quell a controversy over an expected drop in ISTEP scores.
Ball State is one of the universities where fewer people are studying to become teachers. But a new report from economists at the school suggests there is not an actual shortage of teachers in the state.
We probably only did this story because it's a Simon Owen story, and he talks much better than Mike or I do. When we use British slang, we just sound silly.
The co-op that specializes in higher end outdoors equipment says it will be closed on Black Friday. Yep, a store of any kind closed on the biggest shopping day of the year, because REI believes its employees (and the rest of us) should get outside and have fun instead. No, really, that's what they said.
2 segments back to back here, but both dealing with the same summer study committee; the education panel approved a series of recommendations on addressing the teacher shortage and on future versions of ISTEP.
Can't make it up, y'all. Except the part about the NRA possibly offering safety classes to dogs, though perhaps they are needed.
Dear goodness. Despite this, you know people still want a hot dog. Well, if you read the entire report, you can find some that don't contain....well, folks.
The State Board of Education says there were differences between the online version of ISTEP and the paper version taken by some students last school year.
As this year's World Series is just around the corner, we go back to the most controversial World Series of all time - 1919. Charles Fountain's research tells as close to the true story of the Black Sox scandal as we can possibly tell, and proves that Eight Men Out was much more fiction than fact.
It's too late to get into the big race - 5,000 strong will run the Monumental again in two weeks. But as executive director Blake Boldon tells us, there are still plenty of ways you can be part of the fun on November 7.
Awwww Beech Grove! Congrats, and congrats to all of your supporters who voted for you at our Facebook page. Ben Davis, any other school, try again next week, please! Cast your vote for the best marching band at Facebook.com/WIBC10At10!
The Indianapolis Star did a piece where it showed that the house Mr. Hogsett used in his commercial - purportedly his - actually belonged to a campaign supporter in the neighborhood. Does this really matter? We discuss.
What began as a discussion of turtle fossils - a species heretofore unseen - discovered in Utah ended as a weird discussion of some mythical turtle thing that Mike believes in.
Two legislative leaders refuted the head of a social conservative group who had claimed lawmakers would try to "sneak" some sort of bill through the General Assembly next month.
Two cafeteria workers posted opinions on Facebook - on their own time and not on the school district's page - about a property tax referendum. They were told by Brownsburg Schools that was a violation of the school district's social media policy, so here's the lawsuit, courtesy of the ACLU of Indiana.
Yes. Discrimination against the kilt, alleged by a man who wanted to simply visit Busch Gardens.
Ballot selfies are okay again in Indiana, after a federal judge struck down a state law that banned ALL pictures of any election ballot, period. The judge agreed with the ACLU of Indiana that the law violated the First Amendment.
Sgt. Rich Myers from Indiana State Police joined us live on The 10 At 10 to talk about their attempt to track down at least one and possible more fake cops who have pulled women over at least three times across Indiana; there are reports in Columbus, Anderson and Lafayette so far.
Yeah, Ray just wanted to sing the anthem. To impress the Canuck Mrs. But Canada will get a brand new government and brand new prime minister, and the margin wasn't that close.
The Attorney General's office has not said whether it will appeal a federal judge's ruling striking down Indiana's ban on ballot selfies.
Yeah yeah, Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets are about to go on sale. More importantly; why isn't Mark Hamill on the dang poster? Which leads into Mark Hamill's second greatest movie, The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia, filmed in part.... in Ray Steele's hometown.
A tale of two blunders; THE Fake Punt, and the errant report of a Michigan football victory that wasn't by a sports reporter in Grand Rapids.
While state Superintendent Glenda Ritz and the State Board of Education continue their bickering, and while ISTEP scores continue to get delayed, Wayne Township Superintendent Jeff Butts says his district's schools are moving on. They are focusing on this year and the coming ISTEP rather than potentially outdated A-F grades from last school year.
Terry is breaking into houses to tell people to get the shingles vaccine. Only problem is that it costs so dang much, you may not be able to afford it.
My wrestling friend Ricky Ruckus wants to make movies, too. Actually he and friends Charles Ray and Josh Hopkins have already shot a few things via their Ruckus-Ray Productions in their hometown of Columbus...with the cooperation (sometimes) of Columbus authorities. Watch their Facebook page if you want to someday die on screen.
It warms your heart when you find out that one of the finest musicians alive is a genuinely nice person. Bela Fleck has done virtually every type of music with the banjo (though I am peeved that I didn't know about his and Abigail Washburn's cover of Europe's "The Final Countdown until AFTER our interview :)), and he and Abigail bring their husband and wife duets to Carmel's Palladium Friday, October 23rd, 8pm.
Hamilton County is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Indiana to live, if not the entire country. It also ranks 9th in the state out of 92 counties when it comes to heroin overdoses. Wow.
We wanted to do the story about the endorsement of Bernie by Alyssa Milano. Instead, I decided to try to imitate Mr. Sanders talking to Alyssa. Bad idea. Bad, bad idea. I am so sorry!
No, I am not the Greatest Rock and Roll Disc Jockey of all time, but in the midst of our 10 At 10 story about a doofus idea from the Memphis Zoo, all I could think of was Uncle Lar and Lil' Tommy. Man, I miss Superjock. Look him up - Mr. Lujack, who died of cancer in 2013, was one of a kind.
They created their own new hashtag..well, I kind of helped with a bay bayyyy - which became bae bae in Westfield world. The Shamrock Pride are an excellent band with great, great fans. Good luck at regionals tomorrow!
Oliver is a former member of the State Board of Education, and he essentially agrees with the board's actions yesterday delaying a vote on cut scores for ISTEP, saying it appears that State Superintendent Glenda Ritz's office did not provide key info to board members until the night before Wednesday's meeting.
Probably not the finest moment of the Rand Paul for President campaign, as he attempted to answer one of the most Googled questions about him in a live stream.
Governor Pence is calling for a half-billion-dollar shot of new spending on road and bridge maintenance next year, with another half-billion over the three years after that. Democrats say it is too little too late, but where was their road funding plan last session?
Mike Wilson the Cubs fan is happy. Ray the Braves fan/Cubs rooter is happy. We blister the stupid "MakeBaseballExciting" Twitter hashtag, and Ray makes a bold prediction about the fate of the Taylor Swift curse. Baseball is glorious.
He did it! Oran Sands drove around the same roundabout in Carmel for more than three-and-a-half hours on Tuesday, and Producer Eye Candy Colin W. got to ride with him for a bit!
Our update to the postseason includes giddiness from a devout Cubs fan (Mike), and my debunking (yet again) of the Taylor Swift Curse, which Colin and Mike still believe in. You're killin' me, Smalls!
An update to this story - the World Record of driving around the same roundabout for three hours has been set! And surpassed. Our producer, Eye Candy Colin Watkins was part of it, too, so we will update this on Wednesday's 10 At 10 on 93 WIBC (93.1 FM and wibc.com).
And not just any Little League, one that works with kids in low-income neighborhoods. Hopefully they catch the (censored). And Cardinals' fans, we're just kidding. Well, Mike may not be.
In what could be a bad sign for Marlin Stutzman's campaign for the U.S. Senate, three staffers - including his campaign manager - have left the campaign within the past week. The NE Indiana Congressman was considered the tea party's preferred candidate to replace Dan Coats in the Senate. We discuss whether that plan is in jeopardy.
Republican Marlin Stutzman is looking for someone to run his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Listen with wonder as Mike and Ray attempt to do a segment on a protest at the University of Texas - a protest of a new open gun carry law - that involves (h)ildos. Listen as we do so without using the offending word - or any offending word, because it's the public's airwaves and we can't.
Still a great unanswered question of the universe, as I haven't received a satisfactory answer yet. Why in the world does Indiana reward teams without a single regular season win with a playoff game (and possibly a home playoff game)? That's what happens sometimes with their 'open-draw' system of determining playoff positions, rather that using regular season records to determine the postseason.
Former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh is among a group of moderate Democrats and Republicans who hope to make bipartisanship a winning issue at the polls.
Though the protests are not happening in Indiana, Imran Malik, president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Indiana, is worried about several anti-Islam protests scheduled for today (Saturday) at roughly 20 mosques and Islamic centers across the country.
Michael Sweet is one of the best interviewees in the business, any business, the type of man for which you look for an excuse to talk. Here, we yap about Stryper's new album "Fallen", all of which is available this coming Friday (Oct. 16), but which you can pre-order - and get four songs now! - at iTunes and Amazon. Michael is also playing a solo acoustic show in Bluffton, Indiana October 23.
They got the most votes this week, so the 135-member Cougar Pride gets the big 10 At 10 honors! Good luck at Cavalcade of Champions this weekend!
No, the PSL is probably not the reason there is a shortage of pumpkins for pumpkin pies - or may be one, we don't know yet - but it does give me a chance to take another shot at the Cult of PSL led by my buddy Sean Copeland of sister station B 105.7.
As was expected, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the nativity as part of the annual Christmas Spectacular at Concord High School, alma mater of fill-in co-host Carl Stutsman. As much as it appears to be loved by the community, legal precedent does not appear to be on Concord High School's side.
Well that didn't take long. Less than a day after a video surfaced on social media showing an ATO pledge being forced to perform oral sex on a woman in front of a crowd, the ATO chapter at IU has been disbanded - they were still only suspended when we discussed it on The 10 At 10, but the letters are already coming off the house.
A fraternity at Indiana University has been suspended over hazing allegations that could be related to a video that appears to show a student forced to perform oral sex on a woman.
39th out of 50 states. Not a good ranking for Indiana's overall quality of life according to a new study from Ball State's Center For Business & Economic Research.
11:59pm is the deadline for the two sides to reach a deal. Otherwise, thousands of Fiat Chrysler workers may walk out.
Back to back legislative stories; the selection of a new House Majority Leader to replace Jud McMillan, who resigned over a sex video, and the plan from Democrats to push a statewide anti-discrimination law protecting the LGBT community next session.
Once the nation's leading pollster, Gallup explains why it is pulling out of horse race polls during presidential primary season, or tries to.
McDonald's thought they would have the biggest food story in the country with the introduction of all-day breakfast. But Burger King whipped their butts by introducing a burger that causes....well....
It barely passed on a 4-3 vote, but Carmel, Indiana is the latest city to approve an anti-discrimination law to protect the LGBT community. Will a statewide law come next?
Carmel, Indiana is the latest city to pass a law protecting the LGBT community from discrimination, though it did so more narrowly than initially expected.
It sure is tough to watch my friends in my former adopted state go through flooding like no one alive today has ever seen, not even during Hurricane Hugo or the many other storms that have hit South Carolina over the years. And it's raining again today.
So the producer and Mr. Wilson tried to provide some flimsy (IMO)evidence of a Taylor Swift curse, which we first covered on the program last week. I (IMO) shoot it down, though Mike and Colin remain convinced that the magic of Taylor can affect the outcome of the national pastime.
Why, indeed? I am glad they got an apology from the Colts and the Jaguars and eventually got in, but in my opinion, there is no excuse for an usher to not know better.
The Republican prospects for the presidency are not great according to former presidential candidate McCain. However, as some fans of Donald Trump may point out, he didn't win either. Also, Trump is still leading in Iowa and New Hampshire according to a new poll.
Ricky drops by to talk about Sunday night's card in Seymour, IN, as well as how much Emerge has grown in prestige within the independent wrestling world - Christopher Daniels was here last month, for crying out loud!
At age 70, Dame Mirren says she is done with disrobing professionally. And she has the greatest name of all time for her..well, listen...
Congrats to the Center Grove High School Marching Band, our Mellifluous Magisterial Marketable Marching Band Murgatroyd award winner this week! Your band could be next! Like us on Facebook, Facebook.com/WIBC10At10 and vote for your favorite marching band!
While celebrating along with Jose Bautista and his smoke, we are brought down by Mike and Producer Colin's notion that a "Taylor Swift curse" exists. What is it? Listen.
Congress may outlaw what critics call "pay for patriotism" celebrations at sports games, including some that have taken place at Indianapolis Colts games in the past.
Yeah, weird fan kissing and groping - and she was wearing a smiley face bikini. Just another day in the life of Katy Perry.
Some of us have always known this to be true - it's good to wash dishes by hand! But not for the reasons our Fox News reporter says, IMO.
We knew this would be the number one story on The 10 At 10, though honestly we couldn't say much more than has already been said.
Seriously. Anyone defending Jonathan Papelbon as "enforcing hustle" needs to be examined. The end. Bryce is the best player in the game, and he didn't do anything wrong here.
It's on in the GOP primary for Senate, as Stutzman sent out a fund raising letter taking some shots at Todd Young, as the battle between the perceived "tea party" and "establishment" candidates begins.
The Onion has the best pictures of the Vice President, by the way. CNN says it will let Joe into the first Democratic Debate even if he waits until the day of the debate to declare that he is running. This is how it should happen. IMO.
Our weekly marching band award goes to the school whose fans obliterated our Facebook page - and impressed me with the picture of their night practice - getting ready for competition is hardcore sometimes! Congrats to the Tigers, and let us know if you would like your band honored, facebook.com/WIBC10At10
Indiana's Republican members of Congress issued mostly brief and respectful statements about the resignation of House Speaker John Boehner, even though one had battled with Boehner in the past.
Our first reaction to the resignation of Speaker Boehner came from one of two Democrats in Indiana's Congressional delegation, Representative Andre Carson.
Didn't expect that quip from the Dalai Lama, at least I didn't. He said recently that his successor could be a woman. But.....
The new Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault replaces the defunct INCASA, which ran into financial problems earlier this year. It was announced by Attorney General Greg Zoeller along with other advocates, including Democratic State Senator Christina Hale.
Volkswagen's CEO is no more, and we salute the occasion with the Animaniacs International Friendship Song. Of course.
On September 24, 1977, a legend began - and the first guest star was (of course!) Meredith Baxter-Birney, baybayyyy! The Love Boat premiered on ABC and would enthrall us for the next decade with romance on the high seas - and Isaac pointing his fingers at us.
A mistrial was declared after a jury could not decide on charges against a former Lawrence Central High School student accused of raping another student.
Even as Governor Pence and other Republican leaders say they will fight the Obama administration's EPA on certain environmental rules, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard - also a Republican - joined four other mayors in lobbying the president for strong air quality rules.
Kim Davis might be headed back to jail, at least if same-sex marriage advocates have their way; they claim Davis's removal of her name from marriage licenses might make them illegal under Kentucky state law.
I don't mean to pour cold water on the wishes of some to bring Gameday to Bloomington. But you need to have rabid football fans first. Like Auburn fan Tammy from Clanton, Alabama, devoted caller to the Paul Finebaum show. You have those fans, you can get Gameday.
Really, really hated to do this story on The 10 At 10, but the time comes for all of us. Even World War II heroes who go on to be baseball legends and just about one of the nicest men to ever live. We miss you already, Yogi.
Notre Dame says it will stop all coal-burning energy generation within five years, due in part to the Pope's call to action on climate change. Will other Catholic institutions follow?
Since most of us would not bother to use the Starbucks app to order and pay for our coffee, THEN go pick it up, we asked Dr. PSL Sean Copeland from our upstairs sister B 105.7 whether he would. His common sense answer is inside.
Neither of us have ever met Mr. Sugar, so we hope it doesn't sound harsh to say that he appeared to be stringing some Democrats along for the last couple weeks before finally deciding he would not seek the Democratic nomination for governor.
Two groups have joined forces to lobby state lawmakers to pass a state law protecting the LGBT community from discrimination.
The New York Mets are ending this Kiss Cam practice. And, as Ray recounts, a New York Mets affiliate ended it years ago...because of nefarious behavior from two members of the Augusta GreenJackets.
Uh-oh - the cars involved in the shenanigans include the one driven by Mike Wilson! Anyway, Volkswagen is in a whole lot of trouble, and Mike is - unwittingly - polluting more.
Well well, business is picking up in the Republican presidential race, especially when one of the leading candidates says he doesn't believe adherents to one of the world's major religions should ever be president of the United States. Ben Carson was not asked whether he was referring to the current occupant, who is not a Muslim.
More than one-fifth of female students at Purdue University say they have been sexually assaulted since they arrived on campus, at least among those who responded to a national survey.
October 3 is the big date for the gala where Steve & Eydie, Chita Rivera and The Gershwins will be inducted into the Songbook Hall of Fame in Carmel, and there are also plenty of places within The Palladium to have a blast long after the show is over, as my pal Mr. Feinstein tells us.
Can you find wuv - twue wuv - through bacon? Oscar Mayer thinks so. Or else the company is just trying to sell you some bacon through its new dating app.
The Mooresville Pioneer Regiment, with their massive army of Facebook followers, wins our 10 At 10 Marching Band honors this week! You can come up and play in the studio any time you'd like!
How can I get a Pope Francis rookie card without driving to Philly? If you know, holla.
Yeah, this was just Ray's excuse to get a Johnny Gargano/Tommasso Ciampa reference on The 10 At 10. Honestly, what else could we say about the debate? Oh yeah...the stupid high fives.
The state Supreme Court hears arguments today over whether a school district can fire a principal for a sexual relationship with a teacher.
The arrest of a high school freshman in Irving, Texas for making a clock - that someone, somehow thought could be a bomb - has (no pun intended) exploded nationwide. Update since this segment - Ahmed Mohamed has been invited to the White House by the President himself.
Indianapolis will soon have one major marathon on the calendar rather than two. And will Ray be part of the race this year?
In one of our featured 10 At 10 segments, we asked you to tell us why so many people incorrectly believe President Obama is a Muslim - 29-percent according to a recent CNN/ORC poll (and 43-percent of Republicans). The answers are insightful.
A pharmacy technician has lost her license after she was accused of stealing prescription drugs from CVS while she worked for the company.
Another Indiana city could approve civil rights protections for gays and lesbians this evening.
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus says there isn't major infighting between the presidential candidates, and says he remains confident that everyone will come together when it is time to unite behind one nominee. Yet another debate looms on Wednesday, a chance for the candidates to take lots of shots at each other.
President Obama today announced that, starting next year, students and their families would be able to fill out the federal financial aid application starting in October rather than having to wait until January. Education Secretary Arne Duncan also weighed in on the change.
Seriously, during the q and a portion of the pageant, Betty Cantrell was asked whether or not she thought Tom Brady cheated? Was that the dumbest question in the history of the pageant? Didn't matter, as she won.
Here's my full chat with Michael Grady - the good half of Grady & Big Joe on 1070 The Fan - about the Colts loss and the legitimacy of the riff between Chuck Pagano and Ryan Grigson (and/or Jim Irsay).
Our beer pal and Sun King guru Clay Robinson talks about the 3rd annual CANvitational, where dozens of breweries from around the country will display (and have lots of samples to taste) their finest canned beers, Saturday afternoon from 1 until 5pm on Georgia Street in downtown Indy.
Huer is director of emerging technologies at Ball State and is our guru of all things Apple. While some were underwhelmed at Apple's big reveal this week, Huer thinks most will come to like the new products. Even the stylus.
Exodus Refugee Immigration helps to re-settle refugees from around the world in the Indianapolis area. As the group's director, Carleen Miller, tells us, the decision by the U.S. to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees means that some of those Syrians may be coming to Indy.
I love Kevin Meaney, and I have been singing that doggone "I Don't Care" song of his for the last couple decades - so much so that my 7 yr old sings it, not knowing from whence it came! Kevin is at Crackers in Broad Ripple September 24-26. Go see him, please!
Hundreds of refugees are re-settled in the Indianapolis area each year, but that number could go up now that the U.S. will take in more refugees from Syria.
As promised, we read any piece of snail mail we get on the air, because someone went to the trouble to write it. Today, we had two pieces - one included a poem! Thank you for listening and for writing!
Yep, Donald Trump went there, though he of course claims he didn't, making a remark about Carly Fiorina's looks. Fiorina took it in stride, as expected, yet it is the Donald increasing his lead in a new national Republican primary poll.
This could be a major find in the world of paleontology, and it could change what scientists think about how humans evolved. What's believed to be a new species of something similar to humans - possibly around 3 million years old, was discovered in Africa.
E-cigarette makers say they are a safe way to get your nicotine. But a new study says young people who smoke them are more likely to try tobacco cigarettes - contrary to those who say e-cigs are a tool to help people quit tobacco.
Mr. Sandlin is a Republican and is the first candidate to announce a run for the Senate seat being vacated by Brent Waltz - Waltz is seeking the Republican nomination for the 9th District Congressional seat.
Wall Street didn't care much for Apple's new product reveal; the company's stock dropped by about 2%. That won't matter to most Apple fans, though. Jonathan Huer, director of emerging technologies at Ball State, helps us go through some of the coming products.
After refusing to for a long time, Hillary Clinton apologized on Tuesday for her use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State. How much trouble is this for her presidential campaign, both the primary and general election campaign?
As promised, a review of the new PSL, made with real pumpkin this time, from Starbucks from Dr. PSL himself, Sean Copeland of our podnahs upstairs at B105.7 FM.
It's a great day when you can work The Queen, Reggie Jackson and Simon Owen from Fox News Radio into one segment, which we do as we celebrate the record reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Butler University says the school's assistant police chief is on administrative leave pending an internal investigation of his DUI arrest.
Big news from the Miss America organization. More than three-decades after she lost her crown over those, um, pictures that were taken before she was Miss America, Vanessa Williams will be welcomed back - as head judge of this year's pageant.
Credit to Mike Wilson for coming up with the obvious reason as to why Pounce the Cheetah escaped from his enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo - though he didn't make it to the public area. Pounce obviously smelled Dippin' Dots.
The Army believes sequestration has gone too far and that it is in danger of having too few active duty soldiers. Will that be enough to reverse it?
How to pay for badly needed road and bridge projects; it will be debated hotly by the Indiana legislature next session. A gas tax increase is on the table, but it sounds as if it isn't likely, at least as of now.
Sam Smith will do the theme for the newest James Bond movie. Ray is all for this - he likes Sam Smith. Mike compared him to Morrissey, which ain't right, man.
A man from Indianapolis has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a dead woman near a nature preserve in Hancock County.
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz's office says there is a chance A-to-F grades for schools could be canceled this year, something the State Board of Education will likely fight.
The Iran nuclear deal will take effect now that opponents don't have the votes to block the deal in the Senate. Supporters of the deal had previously gotten help from Indiana's Democratic Senator.
Story of the day: Harris Faulkner, the Fox News anchor, says she received "emotional damage" because Hasbro introduced a member of their Littlest Pet Shop toy line: Harris Faulkner the hamster. Yep. They don't make the hamster any more, but that isn't stopping the outrage from the "uniquely named" (as she claims) Faulkner.
The Concord High School Christmas Spectacular could be in jeopardy after a legal threat from the Freedom From Religion Foundation over the annual show's overtly religious theme.
Indy Honor Flight will send 178 World War II veterans to their memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and other places throughout Washington DC this Saturday. You can help welcome the veterans home Saturday night at Plainfield High School. I promise, you will remember the experience always.
McDonald's serving all-day breakfast has nothing to do with the horrendous original Ronald McDonald or old McDonald's commercials, but that's where Mike and Ray went with it on The 10 At 10.
The radio broadcast of September 2, 1945, when Japan's surrender to the U.S. and our allies became official. Japan had agreed to surrender on August 15, but President Truman declared September 2 as VJ Day in the U.S. to mark the formal signing of the surrender documents aboard the USS Missouri.
The former close friend of ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle whom prosecutors say shared more of an interest in child porn than in helping to prevent children from becoming obese will, like Fogle, be heading to prison soon.
Even though scores will be late due to some re-scoring by CTB, state officials don't sound optimistic that they would be able to get the company to pay back some of the money from its contract, since that contract is up. CTB also essentially blames the state for at least part of their grading problems.
On Ray's birthday no less, a card shows up in the mail, unsigned, to correct something that Ray said about Rosie The Riveter on The 10 At 10 a while back. By the way, the postcard was simply a cut out piece of a cracker box. Which is outstanding, and it's outstanding that the Postal Service saw fit to deliver it. Thanks!
We found out today that the former head of the Jared Foundation could plead guilty to child porn charges as early as today. His case may have been what helped lead investigators to Jared Fogle, who recently announced intentions to plead guilty to his own child porn and solicitation charges.
Another underground problem downtown, but it wasn't IPL this time. Citizens Energy had a water main leak that caused steam to pour out of manholes Sunday morning and afternoon.
Wes Craven changed how horror movies are made, and he also (surprise) gave Bruce Willis his first starring role in a non-horror film. Wes Craven died at the age of 76 yesterday after a short fight with brain cancer.
We try to figure out, at least within the allotted short time period we have, why Scott Walker would think it's a good idea to propose building a wall on the Canadian border as part of an immigration plan.
We take time out to honor the late Butler mascot and good dawg Blue, who died two years ago today. Butler U. is honoring America's Dog this week to observe the anniversary. As much as we love Tripp, we miss the old boy.
I had the privilege of doing this for 3 seasons. I wish I could do it in person once more before Gnate's forced retirement due to the impending relocation of the Sand Gnats. To the best mascot............ in the world.
The second man on the moon hopes that the new Buzz Aldrin Space Institute at Florida Tech will help advance his plan to colonize Mars in 25 years. Aldrin has long advocated sending people to Mars, including in a 2013 book "Mission To Mars." I spoke to Aldrin about his plan and his book in this interview, recorded June 10, 2013.
Some Republicans are not happy with the "conventional wisdom" that Democrat Joe Hogsett is the front runner in the Indy Mayor's race. We looked at the evidence on The 10 At 10, and featured part of the conversation between Marion Co. GOP chairman Kyle Walker and our Mike Corbin.
We just wanted to not only say "manspreading" on the radio, we wanted to hear someone with a proper English accent say it. That's why we did this story - with Simon Owen of Fox News Radio.
We got the awful news yesterday afternoon that Darryl Dawkins, a big part of our NBA childhood, died of a heart attack. He was only 58, and man did he live those 58 years and then some. A sweetheart of a guy, and it's hard to believe he is gone.
Got a huge, huge outpouring of support from Decatur Central band fans and members on our Facebook page, so they get the honors this week. Nominate your band at Facebook.com/WIBC10At10!
Okay, try explain Miss Cleo and other TV psychics to the generation that didn't grow up with 1-900 phone numbers. Go ahead...I will wait. Tough, ain't it. We tried explaining her to young eye candy producer Colin W. after this segment on the lawsuit filed against General Mills. I don't think he understands.
It looks as if our wild black bear, the first one in Indiana since the 1870's, has gone back to Michigan. As Mike & Ray discussed on The 10 At 10, what a missed opportunity for a tourism promotion!