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Regionally Speaking: The Region Economist

Lakeshore Public Media | By Dee Dotson,

Published January 13, 2023 at 11:15 AM CST

Since July 2020, there has been a housing market explosion. Interest rates were at an all-time low and frankly, after months of sheltering in place many were just looking for a change in scenery. And while the market has cooled many are taking note of the scores of new neighbors in the Region. Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson and Tom Maloney speak with Dr. Micah Pollak, an Associate Professor of Economics at Indiana University Northwest about his new blog The Region Economist. One of his latest posts titled Northwest Indiana Population Migration Pattern explains where do they come from.

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Dee Dotson

As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.

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Tom Maloney

As Vice President of Radio Operations, Tom is responsible for overseeing Lakeshore Public Radio. He oversees the radio station’s programming, as well as news. He was instrumental in bringing several different genres of music to Lakeshore Public Radio.

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