INfocus
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 years ago -InFocus is a live, 30 minute monthly production, airing on WTIU and WFIU. Each show includes a panel of experts, discussing the proposed topic of the month. The focus of this program is to highlight issues or concerns in the state. Each show’s topic is carefully selected to provide useful information to the community, on upcoming policies, and important events. The show allows opportunity for in-depth discussion of topics in areas of the economy, education, and diversity. The goal of the show explores the complexities of various issues, and identifies inherent discussions and possible solutions.
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Episodes
506: Renewable Energy
July 11, 2013 17:30 - 26 minutes - 549 MB VideoIndiana's renewable energy generation has increased from 0.5 percent to nearly 3 percent since 2007. On this episode of IN Focus we talk to renewable energy experts who discuss the future of renewable energy in Indiana and how it will affect Hoosiers.
505: Immigration Reform
May 24, 2013 01:00 - 28 minutes - 583 MB VideoA group of Congressmen are working on a immigration reform proposal that could have major implications for Indiana. On this episode of IN Focus, experts discuss how immigration reform proposals could impact Hoosiers and how Indiana's own immigration law plays into the national conversation.
504: School Safety
April 26, 2013 19:00 - 28 minutes - 579 MB VideoSince the shooting last December at an elementary school in Newtown Connecticut school safety has been top of mind for legislators, administrators and parents. But many disagree on how safe schools really are and how far school districts should go to prevent violence. On this episode of IN Focus, we consider what the state and school districts are doing to improve safety.
503: The Cost of Aging
April 01, 2013 16:00 - 28 minutes - 580 MB VideoDoctors, nurses and nursing home experts discuss the costs of aging and nursing homes and when can be done to better the quality of care given to an aging population.
501: Higher Education Issues
February 06, 2013 14:54 - 28 minutes - 469 MB VideoRepresentatives from Ivy Tech, Indiana University and Purdue University discuss the key issues they are facing in the world of higher education.