Who Gets What?
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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Indy's Very Big Dig, Part II
May 11, 2022 15:14 - 19 minutes - 12.3 MBHere we learn about the structure of the water and sewer utiity Citizens Energy (organized as a charitable trust) from the manager of corporate communications, Dan Considine, and more from Mike Miller, manager of the almost 15-year project to improve water quality of White River.
Indy's Very Big Dig
May 03, 2022 17:28 - 25 minutes - 15.1 MBMike Miller and Dan Considine of Citizens Energy discuss the very big, the huge tunnels being built 250 feet below the streets of Indianapolis. What is the purpose? To reduce waste entering White River.
The "Auditor" Explains State Finance
April 28, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHow a small state board changes appropriations is one of many topics throughly considered by Michael Claytor, former candidate for Indiana State Auditor. He also comments about parties and candidacies stating "I will never vote for someone older than I." (Then Morton suggests that members of poltical parties fear younger persons--in the other party.)
A Home Owners Association
April 20, 2022 10:36 - 26 minutes - 17.4 MBEric White, recent president of North Willow Farms neighborhood association, discusses details of this significant volunteer task. "I loved every minute," he said.
Helping Veterans To Find Work
April 14, 2022 19:03 - 20 minutes - 13.5 MBSam Rogowski. His title says it all: Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist, with The Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Morton and John had no idea that this superb service exists.
A Tour, and, then, Terre Haute
April 10, 2022 11:25 - 22 minutes - 15 MBJohn describes an automobile tour of The Southeast. Morton then talks about population trends in counties surrounding Terre Haute.
The Mediator Finds Solutions
March 26, 2022 20:05 - 31 minutes - 20.4 MBFrom this podcast we learn: (1) individuals or groups may not, cannot, demean people they know personally; (2) a bad action by the other side might be just a mistake; (3) parties must accept inability to get everything they want; (4) corporations can accomodate and accept environmental goals over long periods, but not in the next few months. To prove these points, mediator Bill Beranek cites real example from Indiana.
The Indiana Sculptor
March 15, 2022 17:31 - 24 minutes - 15.8 MBHarold "Tuck" Langland tells us that a slave finished and mounted Lady Liberty on top of the U.S. Capitol, that Lincoln in Washington was prepared by perhaps more than 30 Italian stone cutters, and that he is proud that none of his public works has been vandalized. Teacher, writer, singer, cook, Tuck has hundreds of works around the nation.
An Agency Working to Eliminate Sexual Assault
March 04, 2022 19:05 - 24 minutes - 16.4 MBBeth White is president and CEO of The Indiana Coalition To End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking. This powerful conversation considers the challenge and the solutions, as well as the difficult effort to find balance.
Bonding The Criminally Charged
February 23, 2022 05:22 - 26 minutes - 17.5 MBInstead of providing only money, The Bail Project acts to insure that people return to court by assisting them in personal matters such as housing, transportation and mental illness. This revelation (at least to us) was provided in this conversation with David Gaspar, director of operations, nation wide, for The Bail Project. Also discussed is the incidences in which a person on bail commits another heinous crime.
Our Wonderful Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre
February 17, 2022 14:51 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBJanitor, sound designer, lighting designer, actor, director, producer, and all around leader, Michael Lasley, Executive Artistic Director of our Civic Theatre, joins us in a wide-ranging stimulating conversation, starting with why people act, and ending with life at home.
The Great American Songbook
February 09, 2022 05:20 - 32 minutes - 23.5 MBA qualified "Great American Song," must be durable and playable in multiple styles, usually in contexts in which the song is important, the performing artist second, a common circumstance between 1900 and 1960, possibly not so much now when the artist and electronics seem to dominate. This is one hypothesis from Chris Lewis, Executive Director of Carmel, Indiana's, Great American Songbook Foundation. For many of us, this conversation is a wonderful walk down memory lane.
Vaping In Our Schools
February 02, 2022 11:33 - 25 minutes - 16.6 MBAttorney Scott Yonover describes a national law suit against manufacturers and sellers of vaping devices which are marketed to children. In Scott's view, school corporations should join as plaintiffs which could result in hundreds of thousands of new dollars for vaping detectors and health advocates.
The Broadway Producer from Indianapolis
January 27, 2022 05:30 - 32 minutes - 21.7 MBOnce a child star (sort of), Gary Cohen has become a producer of major Broadway productions such as Come From Away, and a dozen others. Risks and rewards are discussed, as well as (domestic) ventriloquism and the numerous Indianapolis organizations Gary has supported.
Opinion Polling in 2022
January 18, 2022 19:39 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBOur periodic guest, former opinion pollster Jeff Lewis, speaks about the business of opinion sampling and the challenge of achieving accuracy.
Health Coach to Professional Actor
January 12, 2022 14:43 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBTom Ford is a full-time professional health coach aiming to improve personal health through physical training, primarily in aquatic settings. Tom also is a professional actor, having performed with Johnny Depp and Diane Lane, among others, as well as in numerous films, commercials and plays. Tom describes both functions and how they contribute to life lessons.
Neil Diamond's Pianist, Part Three
January 05, 2022 11:36 - 33 minutes - 24.7 MBWe conclude our conversation with Tom Hensley, the 1965 graduate of Indiana University, and Neil Diamond's pianist for more than four years, with more stories about kidney stones, the Diamondville crew on the road, and the hair of Paul McCartney. Neil Diamond's poignant "Hello Again," ends this experience.
Neil Diamond's Pianist, Part Two
December 29, 2021 05:30 - 31 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this second of three, Tom Hensely continues with personal and professional stories. Tom's instrumental version of Kentucky Woman appears at the end.
Neil Diamond's Pianist, Part I
December 25, 2021 11:43 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBFor over forty years, Indiana's Tom Hensley toured with Neil Diamond. For some thirty years prior, he navigated central Indiana, and the Midwest, playing for top stars, entertaining at The Embers, and managing the iconic band, Masters of Deceit.
Formulating an Economic Model
December 16, 2021 21:58 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MBPartially retired Indiana University Economist Bill Witte describes what it takes to formulate an economic projection from the over 270 data sources of The U.S. Government. He also describes why his forecast for health care services was wrong.
The Estate Planner
December 12, 2021 12:33 - 30 minutes - 20.4 MBThe fine art of estate planning is thoroughly considered in this lively interview with attorney Diane Kennedy. The interview includes comments on civility among lawyers, wills having tragic consequences, and how to pass on net worths of hundreds of millions of dollars. And, yes, the basics of wills, trusts, guardianships, and taxation.
Our Scholar of The Constitution and Civil Rights
December 04, 2021 20:45 - 24 minutes - 16.2 MBSome consider Sheila Kennedy the premier Indiana authority on The Constitution, law and government. Not only has she achieved academic excellence. She has practical experience as a lawyer, Indianapolis' Corporation Counsel, candidate for Congress, executive director of The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, and author of nine books and numerous essays. Teaching and writing, declining local news coverage, the power of social media, all are part of this conversation.
The Television Journalist
November 27, 2021 13:41 - 26 minutes - 19 MBOn his retirement in 2016, Jim Shella was Indiana's longest serving television reporter. Since then, he has been contributing to an oral history of The Indiana General Assembly, the Indianapolis government channel, a series of non partisan "town halls," and various blogs such as a monthly for The Indianapolis Business Journal. Here, Jim comments about other effective Indiana journalists, the decline of state house news coverage, and his weekly program, Indiana Week in Review.
Sensitive Lands in Indianapolis
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 17.7 MBClark Kahlo comments on the tension between development and protecting sensitive lands, especially along White River, in Indianapolis.
The Clerk-Treasurer of Munster
November 11, 2021 05:30 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBWith an extensive background in volunteer work, chamber of commerce management, and graduate-level studies, Wendy Mis was elected Clerk-Treasurer of Munster, taking office in January. The situation of this attractive small town is discussed, especially the prospects for a new rail connection to Chicago, and meaningful cooperation with surrounding communities.
The Pike Township Trustee
November 03, 2021 17:32 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MBAnnette Johnson is the (relatively) new township trustee with a broad view of her task which includes not only poor relief but fire and emergency services, promotion of businesses and schools in the area, expanding public transportation, and even viewing her area as a tourist destination.
Line Workers in a Stormy Nation
October 30, 2021 14:54 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBAlthough Line Worker Chris Anderson has a regular line job in Indiana, he also goes from state to state, pole to pole, working to recover massive systems after catastrophic events.
Practicing Dentistry
October 22, 2021 17:29 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDr. Kurt Gossweiller, both dentist and medical doctor, describes business and personal elements of a dental practice.
The Business of Pickleball
October 14, 2021 13:58 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MBRick Witsken,* long-term tennis player, coach, and entrepreneur, now a national professional pickleball champion, talks about the sport, its future, and the many business and recreational opportunities it affords. *Rick is brother of Todd Witsken, deceased, the best professional tennis player to emerge from Indianapolis.
The View of a Tennis Umpire (and musician)
October 06, 2021 04:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWith initial help from actor/poet Michael Flanders (1950s) ("The umpire, upon whom, the sun never sets."), we hear from a man who spends 70 days a year calling tennis matches, including, until recently, the U.S. Open. In addition, Jim VanSlambrook plays six musical instruments. His band is Slammer Jazz.
Indiana's Connection to Sones de Mexico
September 29, 2021 18:37 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBSones de Mexico, Chicago's most popular Mexican band, was founded by our guest, Juan Dies, who learned his profession at Earlham College and Indiana University, as well as in Kenya and Malaga. Juan is an ethnomusicologist who performs and teaches the amazing variety of music emanating from Mexico.
The Heartland International Film Festival
September 23, 2021 21:32 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBArtistic director Greg Sorvig returns to tell us about this year's festival.
A Blue Line Makes Films in Bloomington
September 15, 2021 19:04 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MBKevin Weaver, who has submitted films to The Heartland International Film Festival, describes his Bloomington-based production company which creates documentaries as well as business and nonprofit oriented films. He and Morton discuss the value of films centered on individuals compared to potential films that could or should highlight institutions. As a result of personal challenges, Kevin imagines presenting songs and stories about invitro fertilization.
A Special Indianapolis Archive
September 08, 2021 04:30 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBArchivist Stephen Lane shares the significance of his sixth floor special collection that emphasizes the history of Indianapolis. Along the way, we discover that Stephen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay at the end of the last decade, while John was a PCV in neighboring Bolivia 1966-1968. Then, a flood opened of references to Indiana-international connections.
Off Road Racing
September 01, 2021 04:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBDO INDIANA OFFROAD ("D.IN.O) is the management company behind almost a score of off road races each year, each attracting as many as 200 competitors. Brian Holzheusen is the leader of D.IN.O. His company plans, obtains permits, registers competitors, and keeps timing records.
Pimps, Tours, and Indiana History, with Will Higgins
August 25, 2021 04:30 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBWill Higgins, columnist, tennis star, and historian, talks about Indiana's "squeamish" approach to history, a deceased pimp, walking tours, and journalism in general, in this wide-ranging conversation. Unfortunately, he did not have time to talk about his other project, The Society of Presidential Urine Collectors.
Highway Construction in Indiana
August 17, 2021 21:28 - 30 minutes - 26.7 MBDiversion lanes, sub contractors, planning,, pavements and lane marks all are part of this conversation with Scott Manning, Deputy Chief of Staff, Indiana Department of Transportation. You can connect too: try www.INDOT4U.com. (24-7, answering any questions, but not how to get along with your passengers.)
Film Production in Indianapolis
August 10, 2021 18:06 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBecky and Cory Fisher produce films, including corporate messages, documentaries, and even complete sound and videos for the annual Haunted House of The Indianapolis Children's Museum. In this conversation, they describe filming, the wide availability of professional production talent in Indianapolis, and their joy of this work.
Strategic Plans: Useful or Wasteful
August 04, 2021 04:30 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBLong-time, now-retired, strategic planner and economic development expert Thayr Richey talks about planning. John suggests strategic plans are ineffective. Morton says some are effective. Thayr says "it depends," but many bite off more than they can chew.
The Emerging Actress from Indianapolis
July 27, 2021 20:16 - 25 minutes - 22.3 MBMorton and John converse with Tia Link, star of the Heartland International Film Festival short, "Rosie's Rescue." Tia was a practicing lawyer before attending acting school in New York City. Here she considers the casting process, differences between film and stage, and a new project just starting in development. Like many emerging actors, she has another job, which will be to teach law at the McKinney school of law in Indianapolis.
The Independent Filmmaker
July 22, 2021 13:03 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBTerry Marsh wrote and directed "Rosie's Rescue," an official selection of the Heartland International Shorts Film Festival. It is a poignant story of crisis and redemption. Among many subjects is a comparison between television production and filmmaking.
Forty Years of Broadcast Production
July 14, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 23.5 MBClayton Taylor served decades as Vice President of Production at WFYI Public Media where more than 50 local productions garnered national distribution. He was a reporter, news editor, television news producer, creator of new investigative reporting shows, and he coordinated creation of a wide variety of public television documentaries.
Will Marion County Control the World
July 11, 2021 19:29 - 25 minutes - 22.4 MBRecent census estimates state that Indiana is growing more slowly than the nation, and that Marion County, Indiana, is growing substantially faster than the rest of the state. Therefore, what does it mean that the central part of the state is thriving, while other parts are failing?
Rules of Travel
July 01, 2021 15:45 - 29 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Rules: Expand by fifty percent; begin on the third day; stage out; the sacrifices; arrive and depart with no plan in between.
An Intellectual's View of South Bend
May 27, 2021 04:30 - 30 minutes - 26.9 MBWith years of experience studying theories of economic growth, wealth distribution, and urban life, Elias Crim talks comprehensively about his adopted home, South Bend, Indiana. He considers localism, distributism, and other concepts which are prominent in his writing for Solidarity Hall, which he founded in 2013.
Arabs in Central Indiana
May 19, 2021 04:30 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBSince the late 19th century, Arabs from dozens of countries and various religious backgrounds have emigrated to Indiana, starting on Willard Street, now the location of Lucas Oil Stadium. Our guest, Edward Curtis, is a publicly-engaged scholar of Muslim American, African American, and Arab American history and life, serving as a teacher and scholar at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. A valuable source is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmYxlrdr5j4.
Attracting Business to Your Community
May 12, 2021 20:49 - 28 minutes - 24.1 MBBoth Morton Marcus and our guest, Dean Whittaker, are classic communicators, theorists and teachers about economic development. Dean is president of Whittaker Associates Inc., a data analytic company advising governments and business groups on development opportunities, such as quantum computing.
Food Pantries
May 02, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MBZachary Fawbush leads The Crooked Creek Food Pantry in Indianapolis, following on educational and social services experiences at St. Joseph College and in Ketchikan, Alaska. Zach speaks effectively about volunteerism, food insecurity, the infrastructure of food distribution, as well as his personal goal to become a father. Listeners also will appreciate a previous podcast, June 17, 2020, with John Elliott, head of Gleaners Food Bank.
A Life of Non Profit
April 21, 2021 20:58 - 34 minutes - 29 MBDave Riggs, Director of Corporate, Community, and Alumni Engagement of The Indianapolis Children's Choir, shares about his decades working for scouts, a cancer group, and the choir. Most compelling are his comments about the joy of this work, raising funds comfortably, and campaigning to restrict smoking in public.
History: The Bridge Between Generations
April 15, 2021 04:30 - 31 minutes - 27 MBHistorian James Madison speaks about the pain of writing, the absence of teaching economic history, and more, as he reveals thoughts about Wendell Wilkie, Evan Bayh, Donald Trump, Eli Lilly, and how history affects modern attitudes.