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On this episode we're chatting with Johnny Hamlin from one of our favorite Midwest bands here on the show - Lights Over Bridgeport! Johnny talks to us about how the pandemic took a toll on the band, especially as they had just released a new album as lockdowns were starting. Now nearly two years later, they'll join fellow local bands Bad Planning, Low Country and Void Class to play at Franklin House in Valparaiso, Ind. on Friday Dec. 17, 2021.

This week on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features Rick Valicenti, founder and design director of Thirst, a communication design practice providing design and immersive environments for high profile clients in the architectural, performing arts, and education communities. He also is as an adjunct professor at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Our spotlight is on Art Z and Company rebranded and relocated to downtown Valparaiso with owners Bridget Nadolski and Cathy DeLeo.

Today: On this Reporters Roundtable Thursday, we speak with “Times of Northwest Indiana” chief political reporter Dan Carden about his stories in print and online, including bills under review in the 2022 General Assembly session. ”Post-Tribune” freelance reporter Carole Carlson reviews her stories on topics in the city of Gary, including a new executive director for the city’s International Airport.

Today: Lake County GOP chairman Dan Dernulc is on “Regionally Speaking” to discuss the local political party, as the candidate filing period is underway for the May 3rd primary election.

Join Chef Nick as he chats with the good folks down at the Litehouse Whole Food Grill

A homicide took place outside of an East Chicago bar early on Christmas morning. Police are trying to find clues to the homicide Could a recent raid be tied to politics? . Also talk about another local political soap opera regarding the Lake County Sheriff’s office has many chiming in with their thoughts. All of this on Off Mic…

On this edition of the podcast you'll hear the latest on the retirement of longtime Northwest Indiana lawmaker Frank Mrvan, Governor Eric Holcomb laid out his agenda during his annual State of the State address and Chris Nolte has a conversation with Charlie Misovye of Meals on Wheels about the need for volunteers. All of that, and more, on this edition of “Lakeshore Update”…

Val Star is back on Midwest Beat and she has new music! During these trying times she has been working on a new album "Healing Kind of Blues" Join Tom Lounges as he talks how Vals new album was made, inspirations during the pandemic, and life updates.

This week on ART ON THE AIR we feature Exhibition and Project Coordinator for Indiana University Northwest, Cathy Feeman, discussing her own art journey, practice, and upcoming exhibit. Next we speak with Trina Jackson about exhibiting her late uncle Charles Buggs’ native masks in February at the Lake County Library. Our spotlight is on Footlight Players presenting the musical revue, “Jerry’s Girls” opening February 4th.

LaVonne Jarrett, the director of VASIA, is on “Regionally Speaking” to talk about how the program began, about its collaboration with the Lake County courts system, and how volunteers can get trained and involved. Laura Smith-Wynn, the founder and CEO of the Gary-based Indiana Parenting Institute, just received the highest recognition that one can receive this year from Governor Eric Holcomb and she talks about the honor.