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Today on Regionally Speaking we hear from Frank Colucci, Associate Professor of Political Science at Purdue University Northwest, about the impact that the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade will have on future cases and political decisions, both nationally and here in Indiana. Then, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (D - District 1) joins us to discuss the impact of federal dollars on Northwest Indiana including along the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and into downtown Michigan City. Mrvan also discusses the latest on Roe v. Wade and what Capitol Hill Democrats will plan to do next.

This week on ART ON THE AIR we feature artist and art instructor Jennifer Aitchison, next we revisit Michigan City ’s Canterbury Theatre, now in its 54th season, and spotlight on Family Folklore’s Beverly Shores Origin Project with founder Meg Demakas.

Today on Regionally Speaking, we hear from Alfredo Estrada, immigration attorney, about Title 42's implication on immigration and migration, as well as comments on the recently discovered abandoned semi-truck in San Antonio, and the role that immigrants play in labor for Indiana.Then, we'll hear from NPR TV and Film Critic Eric Deggans about Stranger Things, Hawkins, IN and the role that the Hoosier state plays in Hollywood.

Ahead of a special legislative session is set to begin Dr. Tracey Wilkinson MD, MPH Indiana University shares the results of a new survey of Hoosier abortion seekers and physicians. NWI financial advisor Greg Hammer shares tips and tools to prepare for retirement savings. And we revisit a conversation with Dave Benjamin with the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project about how to keep safe at Indiana beaches following two drownings at area beaches. All of that on this edition of Regionally Speaking.

WENDY DIO returns to chat once again with show producer/host Tom Lounges about her late, great husband Ronnie James DIO, who a dozen years after his death, still reigns as one of heavy metal's greatest vocalists and songwriters.Ronnie James DIO would have turned 80 years old this past Sunday (July 10th). Dio’s career spanned five decades, touched millions of fans and pioneered his signature “devil’s horns,” one of the most popular hand gestures in the world. Dio also provided vocals and lyrics for some of the most iconic rock albums of all time with BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW, before establishing his own band DIO as a metal force with their 1983 debut "HOLY DIVER.""Holy Diver." was a platinum-certified smash and one of the late singer-songwriter’s most groundbreaking achievements. Rhino Records revisits this epic metal moment on "Holy Diver: Super Deluxe Edition," which became available on July 8 as a 4-CD boxed set, a 2-LP Vinyl collection and also in a digital formatThis collection comes with two versions of "Holy Diver."The first is a new mix of the album made by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Slipknot, etc.). Barresi used the original analog tapes to remix all nine tracks on the album. The second is a newly remastered version of the original 1983 mix.The Super Deluxe Edition also features unreleased live performances from the 1983 "Holy Diver" tour, along with some remix session outtakes, and a few rarities from the era.

This week on ART ON THE AIR we feature artist and art educator Jessica Corral and her DIY Artist Studio. Next we have an encore visit with singer, songwriter, guitarist Michelle Shafer. Our spotlight is on the 54th season of Canterbury Theatre with its current production, No Way to Treat a Lady.

Health officials are sounding the alarm as they begin reporting that Omicron BA.5 has become the dominant strain in the US and abroad. Dr. Chandana Vavilala, the health officer with the Lake County Department of Health shares what this means locally. Micah Pollak joined us to discuss the economic impacts of testing positive for COVID -19. And we bring back our conversation with Ken Falk, the Indiana ACLU Legal Director about the organizations reaction to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Today: Lake County Democratic Party chairman Jim Weiser is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the process of selecting a successor to Crown Point Mayor David Uran, who is leaving public office on June 2nd to become the president and CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. NIPSCO reopened its Gary Business Office and NiSource executive Jennifer Montague has the details of the post-COVID reopening. And northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer sheds some insight on what to look for in a financial advisor, if you don't have one already.

Carl Lisek, host of "Green Fleet Radio," talks with Kathy DeGuilio-Fox, the Redevelopment Director for the Town of Highland.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features writer and film maker, Samuel Love. Next Chesterton based pottery studio, Good Earth Pots with its owner Amy Miller Hill. Our spotlight is on Footlight Players production of “The Sound of Music.”