Dee Dotson
Regionally Speaking Co-Host and ProducerAs 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 engage, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving of her time, talent and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership and her favorite quote is Leadership is service not position by Tim Fargo.
She is a proud Indiana University Northwest graduate and is a very active member of the local alumni association and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
When she’s not busy pouring over daily news, she is often planning the next big community event.
She loves to spend time with her husband, children, and beloved pooch Lexie (who loves nothing more than to bark and eat carrots).
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The CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign has helped millions of U.S. adults quit smoking. Indiana Humanities will host its annual Chew On This dinner series across the state next week. Indiana has a rich history and connection to the Underground Railroad. Northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer offers tips to break bad money habits. -
The Indiana Arts Commission announced January 25, 2024 that Curtis L. Crisler has been named the Indiana Poet Laureate. -
Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson is joined in studio with Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch to discuss the 2024 legislative session, tourism as an economic driver and her bid to be the next governor of the Hoosier state. -
The Indiana Arts Commission recently named Curtis L. Crisler the Indiana Poet Laureate. The 2024 Indiana General Assembly is at the halfway mark. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch recently joined Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson in studio to share a legislative update as well as give her thoughts on cuts proposed by FSSA to address a $1 billion shortfall in its Medicaid. -
PNC Financial Services Group economist Ershang Liang Feb 2024 economic outlook. -
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to acknowledge how HIV disproportionately affects Black people. Black Americans represent 14% of the U.S. population, but 40% of new HIV infections, with black women accounting for 54% of all new HIV diagnoses in women. Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson is joined by Kaye Hayes, HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Infectious Disease and Director of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy. Also joining the conversation is Alicia Diggs, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS member who discusses the “I am a Work of ART” campaign. -
Chuck Hughes, president and CEO of the Gary Chamber of Commerce and self-proclaimed historian of all things Gary about the life and legacy of Richard Gordon Hatcher the first Black mayor of Steel City in recognition of Black History Month. Community members in Schereville will have a chance to share their thoughts on a potential extension of the Old Plank Road Trail into Northwest Indiana when planning consultants hold a community open house Thursday, February 8 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the St. John Township Community Center. -
Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter discusses raises gun safety awareness by launching his Gun Safety Lock initiative. -
NIPSCO is offering help to low-income customers, seniors military personnel and veterans struggling to pay the higher utility bills to keep their homes warm this winter. NWI financial advisor Greg Hammer will share tips to help set financial resolutions for the new year. Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter outlines his Gun Safety Lock initiative. -
Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson speaks to Kelly Carey, founder of Silverstray Social. Silverstray is the silver lining for Gary's pets before they wind up on the street, sick or in an overwhelmed shelter.
