Who Gets What?
302 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsDistribution of goodies in our society is determined by families, firms, and governments. Attempts to change how rewards and punishments, benefits and costs, are spread through the population cause conflict. The hosts are an economist, Morton Marcus, and a financial advisor, John Guy. Expect whimsy.
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Joys House
April 17, 2024 12:46 - 26 minutes - 17.3 MBJoy's House is a central Indiana leader fostering both professional and volunteer caregiving, and in understanding this element of our aging population. Tina McIntosh started down this road 25 years ago when she created Joy's House, an adult day care facility in Broad Ripple. As a result of this commitment, she was selected as USAToday's Woman of The Year, Indiana. [https://www.usatoday.com/storytelling/grid/women-of-the-year-2023/] Tina supports caregiving in many ways, including a wee...
High School Radio in New Albany
April 13, 2024 15:42 - 27 minutes - 17.8 MBBrian Sullivan teaches radio and television at New Albany High School, the owner of WNAS, the student-run, 24-hour station. (88.1 in the New Albany/Louisville area; also WNAS.org)
Diabetes Explained
April 06, 2024 16:44 - 29 minutes - 18.5 MBIn possibly the clearest explanation we have heard, endocrinologist Hunter Heath explains diabetes. He also states that diabetes was understood by The Greeks. They measured the amnount of sugar in urine. Advances in both monitoring and treatment have improved treatment dramatically.
Advocating The Common Cause
March 29, 2024 20:33 - 30 minutes - 20.3 MBFor almost 20 years, Julia Vaughn has led Common Cause, Indiana, by advocating for legislative ethics, monitoring lobbying, and more fair legislative and congressional districting. Common Cause was founded by John Gardner in 1970, a Republican who held a cabinet position in the Democratic administration of Lyndon Johnson. Since then, bi partisanship has been powerful in the organization.
Presenting Points of View: Lobbying, with Marc Carmichael
March 22, 2024 11:34 - 27 minutes - 17.9 MBHaving seved as both an Indiana legislator and, later, as a lobbyist for private companies, Marc Carmichael talks about educating legislators who cannot have knowledge about every issue. Three categories: lobbyists for one firm or industry; contract lobbyists who work for dozens of different organizations and issues; public interest lobbyists who advocate social reforms such as redistricting legislative districts, voting rights, and public health.
Stories with Will Higgins
March 15, 2024 14:21 - 27 minutes - 17 MBWill Higgins, humorist, author, journalist, talks about last suppers, catered food for journalists at executions, the delayed burial of Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley, and Indiana's last hanging after which a journalist ate the deceased's final meal. With apologies, may we say: you will be dying to hear this podcast.
The State of Modern Medicine
March 08, 2024 14:09 - 28 minutes - 17.8 MBAmong compelling points in this interview is "the politicalization of medicine is a horrible thing," and, in public health "personal responsibility does not work." Our guest is former Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Feldman who also is a frequent columnist in The Indianapolis Business Journal as well as author of books, including his most recent: "What Our Patients Have Taught Us . . . "
Conflict Resolution Through Mediation
February 29, 2024 06:25 - 30 minutes - 17.9 MBThis is a quick and comprehensible description of mediation. Our guest, John Krauss, teaches and practices mediation. John has been a leader of government with both the mayor of Indianapolis and the governor of Indiana. He is an attorney who teaches at the law school in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Barber
February 23, 2024 18:49 - 20 minutes - 13 MBIn this wonderful exchange we learn the history of the barber poll, as well as the rigorous training reauired before starting work. Nora Barber Shop's Kelly White tells us this compelling story.
RecycleForce, Both People and Products, with Gregg Keesling
February 14, 2024 15:16 - 30 minutes - 19 MB"We recyle what society does not want, both people and products," says our guest, Gregg Keesling, founder and president of RecyleForce. "ABC: Any Job; Better Job; Career" is the operating philosophy of this effort.
A Personal Memory of The Holocaust, with Alex Kor
February 10, 2024 15:28 - 29 minutes - 19 MBThe name of a museum tells it all: "Children of Auschwitz Nazi Deadly Labs Experiments Survivors." Our guest. Dr. Alex Kor, is one of those survivors. His memories are vivid, powerful, and important. The museum is located in Terre Haute, having been started by Alex' Mother, Eva Kor.
Appraising Fire Equipment, 76 Trombones, and more, with Scott Keller
February 03, 2024 19:26 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MBAppraising assets of The American Songbook Foundation, Colts owner Jim Irsay, royalty in London, and hundreds of others, is the occupation of our guest, J. Scott Keller. Morton Marcus, our moderator/economist, asks about the utility of doing this work. We also learn about the brand new Randy Corson Antique Museum of Fire Equipment opening in Indianapolis.
Philanthropy in America with Gene Tempel
January 25, 2024 20:59 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this second interview with Gene Tempel, founding dean of The Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, we hear about the role of boards, electing/naming directors, refreshing boards, private foundations, diversifying support, seizure of foundation funds by state legislatures, the large number of community foundations in our state, and other issues.
Our Pianist at The Palladium, Clare Longendyke
January 19, 2024 18:02 - 29 minutes - 21.4 MBThis marvelous interview starts with Clare Longendyke's performance of Debussy's piano prelude "La danse de Puck/Puck's Dance and ends with Amy Williams's "Frieda" from Books 2 of Piano Portraits (2019–20). In between we learn about memorization, dynamics of performing, emerging composers, and George Gershwin. Clare performs Wednesday, January 31, at The Palladium in Carmel, Indiana.
The Notre Dame Campus Engineer Becomes South Bend's Weatherman
January 13, 2024 11:24 - 29 minutes - 18.8 MBThe engineer/broadcast meteorologist, Bob Werner, describes his experiences in South Bend, first designing energy-saving rennovations in large buildings such as The Joyce Athletic Complex, then learning meteorology and becoming certified to broadcast.
Dynamics of a First-Time Political Campaign, with Trish Whitcomb
January 06, 2024 12:18 - 28 minutes - 17.2 MBAlthough Trish Whitcomb has assisted in more than 100 political campaigns, this is her first as a candidate; she is running for The Indiana House of Representatives. We plan additional conversations as her effort evolves.
The Hoosier Environmental Council
December 28, 2023 18:26 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSam Carpenter became head of the Hoosier Environmental Council in October, 2022, having previously served 17 years as head of Global Gifts. This wide-ranging discussion includes the importance of wetlands, advocating for change, and his personal all-electric life.
Preserving Black History through Indiana Landmarks
December 22, 2023 16:07 - 27 minutes - 18.2 MBLocating, honoring, restoring and protecting important sites in Indiana's African-American history is one task of Indiana Landmarks. Journalist, historian, newspaper editor, Eunice Trotter, is director of the organization's Black Heritage Preservation Program. This conversation includes references to many historical sites. For example, Indianapolis' Douglas Park was the only park blacks could experience. A Church in Marion for use by Quakers was designed by a black architect and now coul...
Yuletide and Pops, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
December 14, 2023 21:47 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBDuring the current run of The Yuletide Celebration, we hear from Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops and Presentations Coordinator, Matthew Creek. Planning, staging, handling crises, working with talent with both contracts and hospitality all are part of Matthew's world. At the time of this broadcast, tickets are available for Yuletide at Indianapolissymphony.org, offering performances through December 23.
Gardening, Climate, Hardiness, Invasiveness
December 08, 2023 15:01 - 27 minutes - 17.8 MBTo describe Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp as "The Hoosier Gardener" is both appropriate yet understated because she has been a newspaper reporter covering, among other things, education, a photographer, an editor of state gardening periodicals in four other states, and a professional writer in several contexts. https://hoosiergardener.com is the place to find her work.
The "Street-Legal Car" Named Hammerhead
December 01, 2023 10:25 - 27 minutes - 17.7 MBThe father-son team, Cavan and Russell Cameron, have produced a vehicle gaining attention world wide, starting in Las Vegas and next in Indianapolis, Poland, and Australia, as well as through an instagram account having almost 100,000 followers. They have taken a 1973 Pontiac Firebird to a ranking as one of the top picks in the 2023 SEMA show in Los Angeles. On Instagram look for horizon_motorsports_llc, for photographs and more.
Bethany Legacy Foundation of Jefferson County, IN. (Madison, Indiana)
November 23, 2023 11:34 - 27 minutes - 18.3 MBThe rare incidence of creating a new foundation is discussed with Dora Anim, the first president and chief executive officer. The initial goal of this new, $100 million institution, is to make Jefferson County one of the healthiest counties in the world.
Music Theory and Engineering
November 17, 2023 12:38 - 30 minutes - 19.4 MBWhy teach music to a student of engineering? What is Ludomusicology? "All humans are musical." What do dissonance and Taylor Swift have in common? How does a science student learn counting and frequencies by studying and appreciating music? These are a few of the topics considered by David Chapman, Associate Professor of Music, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Indy's Ashton Gleckman Talks About JFK--And Filmmaking
November 08, 2023 11:29 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBThe forthcoming documentary, Kennedy, (November 18, 2023, The History Channel) is described in this conversation. This is Ashton's third documentary. Ashton has composed or assisted composing many film scores. He also produced "We Shall Not Die Now" with stories about Holocaust survivors. It was released in 2019. A documentary about Secret Service agent and administrator Clint Hill, "Agent Number 9," will be released and distributed in 2024.
Student Loan Confusion
November 02, 2023 12:39 - 26 minutes - 17.5 MBYes, in broad brush, with the massive number of news stories, court actions, and servicer changes, the only answer to the question "What is the state of student loans?" is: confusion. However, individuals may eliminate most personal confusion, and they can learn about financing possibilities in the future, as well as specific information about costs of education, by contacting Indiana's unique non profit called INvestED. The phone number is 317-715-9007. Our spokes person is Bill Wozn...
Greg Silver uses the law to protect our environement
October 28, 2023 17:35 - 25 minutes - 16.5 MBAttorney Greg Silver is an attorney who has been active in more groups than can be listed, such as The Sierra Club, The Nora Community Council, The Falls of the Ohio, Indianapolis Greenways, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, and more. He covers many suggestions for more environmentally friendly practices.
Running for Office in Indiana
October 22, 2023 09:10 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MBTrish Whitcomb, daughter of an Indiana governor, is running for the Indiana House of Representatives in district 69, southern Indiana, near Salem. She describes her long history as a political and civic consultant including her experiences assisting U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, and her role as a child of a governor. She will actively campaign immediately following this year's municipal elections.
A Classic Legal Career, Russ Sipes
October 15, 2023 13:44 - 26 minutes - 16.3 MBMorton and John interview friend Russ Sipes, who, in light of contemporary events, tells us about an early military experience in which he was loading supplies to support the Yom Kippur war. Then Russ provides a compelling history of asbestos and the relevent litigation in which he has been involved. Civil justice (access to courts) and protection of workers also have been prominent in his career.
Groceries in Indiana
September 14, 2023 20:31 - 28 minutes - 17.4 MBThrough a history with names such as Cub Foods, Meijer, McKay, SuperValu, Jewel, Walmart, Costco, Target and Sams, grocery business leader Rusty McKay traces his family's involvement from 1880 in Ft. Wayne to the rise of destination stores and the large warehouse stores of today. His volunteer commitment to Fairbanks Hospital also is explained.
Building Bridges, Really Big Bridges
September 10, 2023 11:06 - 35 minutes - 20.7 MBDoug VanSlambrook is Senior Design-Build Manager of The Walsh Group which has recently completed the Madison (Indiana)-Milton (Kentucky) Bridge over The Ohio River, and he has started work on two major projects (8 years or more) in Cincinnati, The Western Hills Viaduct Replacement and The Brent Street Bridge rennovation. (Listeners may Google these projects.) The Interstate projects in Louisville are his as well. This conversation is about Doug's personal involvement with bridge construc...
Behind The Scenes at The Palladium
August 30, 2023 23:29 - 26 minutes - 16.4 MBPerformer, singer, sound design expert, lighting design expert, and, after twelve years at The Palladium, Lisa Posson now is Director of Production. The Palladium is an astoundingly fine and effective venue in which support staff are artists as well as technicians. This charming and compelling interview tells all about it.
The Special Olympics Champion
August 23, 2023 14:51 - 20 minutes - 13.1 MBSpecial Olympian John Wheeler, champion in soft ball, track and field, and especially basketball, tells us how to overcome obstacles and to reach personal goals. John is an author, student of basketball, and a motivational presence. His two books are availabe on Amazon. Two days prior to this interview, he started writing his third book.
The Associated Press Photographer
August 15, 2023 13:53 - 32 minutes - 20.5 MBLynne Sladky is a photo journalist with the world's largest supplier of news content, The Associated Press. She lives and works in Miami, covering everything from Mar a Lago Club to Lionel Messi. This conversation considers modern digital photography compared to portable laboratories of the past, the changing businesses of newspapers, instantly transmitting photographs to AP clients, as well as the history of Lynne's 1992 Pulitzer Prize.
A Tale of Two Cities, The Composer
August 08, 2023 09:48 - 34 minutes - 23.3 MBIn Indianapolis, our guest, Jill Santoriello, produced a preliminary version of her musical "A Tale of Two Cities." In 2008, the show opened on Broadway. Jill's most recent effort is "It Happened in Key West," which will open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in January, having already opened in London. This conversation describes the 25-year labor to compose her first show, and how she moved forward from high school as a largely self-educated musician. Note: John Guy has the first auto...
The Cellist, Marjorie Hanna
August 01, 2023 17:26 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MBThis conversation is a wonderful survey of local musicians, national stars, and, in general, the life of an accomplished musician, cellist Marjorie Hanna. Elton John and Michael Jackson, plus Indiana musicians such as Al Cobine and Dick Dennis, to name just a few, all have important cameos in this delightful exchange.
America's Purpose
July 28, 2023 18:30 - 30 minutes - 18.1 MBIndianapolis-based Sagamore Institute, sometimes described as a "think tank," includes Alan Dowd as head of its Center for America's Purpose. Many of Alan's clear and effective writings can be found at http://alanwdowd.com/Articles.aspx. One theme of our conversation asks "Is America the greatest country in the world?"
Life in Contemporary Ft. Wayne
July 22, 2023 14:01 - 28 minutes - 18.8 MBRachel Blakeman, director of a Purdue-based community research institute in Ft. Wayne, IN. talks about the economy, public health, and infrastruture of Indiana's second city. Home ownership and transportation are among the many topics discussed.
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence
July 14, 2023 18:15 - 28 minutes - 18.3 MBJerry King is chair of "Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence," which works to reduce gun violence. Reducing ability to acquire guns, and to reduce access to guns inside homes, are among the activities of this organization.
Broadway in Indianapolis
July 05, 2023 13:54 - 32 minutes - 18 MBBroadway Across America, a national, privately-owned company, manages broadway touring shows in 48 American cities. For Indianapolis, and Salt Lake, the group sales manager is Chris Schneider, who describes differences between cities both in culture and marketing. An example of differences is Book of Mormon, which performs five to ten minutes longer in Salt Lake than elsewhere because "laugh times" are longer there. Some towns support lesser-known plays and shows, while others require wel...
The Percussive Arts Society
June 28, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWe came across The Rhythm Discover Center just a few years ago. It was located in a lower level location near the corner of Illinois and Washington Streets. Our guest, Joshua Simonds, is executive director of the sponsoring organization, The Percussive Arts Society, with more than 5000 members world wide. This conversation considers the nature of percussion, names of outstanding contemporary players, hearing protection, and the annual convention in Indianapolis.
Medal of Honor Foundation
June 21, 2023 23:34 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBJohn Shertzer leads The Medal of Honor Foundation which is closely associated with The Congressal Medal of Honor Society. Since The Civil War 3,530 medals have been awarded. Sixty five holders survive and provide personalized educational opportunities throughout the country, including at the Medal of Honor Museum on The Yorktown in Charleston, S.C. An important topic discussed here is patriotism. Our guest also has been active in Kiwanis, Key Clubs, and The Society of Professional Journa...
Educating by Printing in 3-D
June 18, 2023 10:46 - 28 minutes - 18.2 MBIn less than a decade, 1st Maker Space has created powerful tools to educate. They have been adopted in five states and serve more than 100,000 students every year. Our guest, company founder Kim Brand, describes both the the educatinal theories and practices that engender creativity in students.
The Princeton, Indiana, Clarion
June 08, 2023 15:17 - 31 minutes - 20.1 MBAndrea Howe edits The Princeton Daily Clarion which was founded in 1846. She attends civic meetings, writes news stories, organizes the personals column, advises about crossword puzzles, and enjoys the comics page. Princeton is the county seat of Gibson county and is located about 25 minutes north of Evansville.
History and Collecting Fine Art Photogaphy
June 03, 2023 19:02 - 29 minutes - 17.8 MBShelbyville-based Lee Marks, photography dealer and consultant, describes her work representing photographers. She is a founding member and past president of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD). While maintaining a broad inventory of photography and working with many private collectors, LMFA has increasingly focused on representing the work of a select group of contemporary photographers. Their work has been acquired by major collectors such as Sir Elton John, c...
Empathy-Narcissism-Philanthropy
May 25, 2023 16:05 - 27 minutes - 17.5 MBSocial Psychologist Sara Konrath* discusses the personal happiness that arises through the act of giving. She also considers how to teach empathy. An old line is "It is better to give than to receive," which plays out at a practical level in this discussion. *Sara Konrath is a social psychologist and Associate Professor who directs the Interdisciplinary Program on Empathy and Altruism Research (iPEARlab.org) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Women's Progress and Political Resistance
May 17, 2023 09:55 - 25 minutes - 16.3 MBThe new book by Sheila Suess Kennedy and Morton Marcus, "From Property to Partner: Women's Progress and Political Resistance," describes the trajectory of women's emancipation over the last century. Both commentary about history and extensive statistical data are provided in their 80-page review.
Journalism in Indiana
May 13, 2023 09:56 - 29 minutes - 18.4 MBJohn C. DePrez Jr. , former publisher of The Shelbyville News, and now editor of The Indiana Economic Digest, talks about the history and prospects for potentially successful modern journalism.
The Indiana University Strategic Plan
May 06, 2023 10:48 - 26 minutes - 16.6 MBMorton Marcus discusses the recently-released Indiana Univerisity Strategic Plan. He considers priorities he would reduce or eliminate, such as collaborating with others towards economic development, and goals he would include or emphasize, such as teaching teachers. John then questions the value, in general, of strategic plans, which, he believes, do not produce tangible results.
The Philosophies and Practicalities of Philanthropy
April 26, 2023 10:24 - 29 minutes - 19.8 MBAccording to Gene Tempel, who is Founding Dean Emeritus, Professor Of Philanthropic Studies, IU Lilly Family School of Philantropy, more than $400 billion per year supports projects and causes, and, he believes, this is democracy in action, because individuals who find themselves unable to modify public policy and national budgets can express their views by giving personal money to favored ideas. Other topics here are the relationships between giving and receiving, naming rights, and tax po...
The Three Ports of Indiana
April 19, 2023 09:53 - 29 minutes - 18.8 MBJody Peacock is Chief Executive Officer of Ports of Indiana. He is responsible for three major ports: one, Burns Harbor, in Northwest Indiana, and two on the Ohio River, Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon. In this discussion, Jody describes the immense influence of these locations. They are among the best ways to ship anything in to and out of The Midwest.