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Young Shep becomes the "Worm King of Cleveland Street".

Today: Krystal Gibson with the I.U. Public Policy Institute is on "Regionally Speaking" as the lead author of a report which outlines the disparities of the Hoosier State’s bail bond system. She talks about the issue in Hoosier counties and the potential impact of Indiana House Enrolled Act 1300 — set to take effect July 1st, 2022 — which will further reduce options for defendants trying to get out of jail. Mitch Barloga with "Rebuilding Together of South Lake County" talks about their annual "Christmas in September" volunteer home rehabilitation event to help seniors, disabled or disadvantaged homeowners, this year in Merrillville. And Indiana Public Broadcastng's Dylan Peers McCoy reports on a busload of Gary residents upset with the Gary Community Schools management and their meeting with lawmakers at the Statehouse.

The Feeling of Jazz, program # 150 airing March 13, 2022 (a reprise from 11-10-2013) featured a spotlight on American jazz guitarist Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Burrell (born July 31, 1931) in music presented by Kent Lindquist, while Bill Satterlee featured artists like John Pizzarelli, Horace Silver, Art Blakey and more. Engineered by Dave Woodworth.

The Feeling of Jazz, program # 151 airing March 20, 2022 (a reprise from 11-17-2013) featured a spotlight on the American jazz music recording company, Verve Records (Founded in 1956 by Norman Granz and now owned by Universal Music Group) in music presented by Kent Lindquist, while co-host Bill Satterlee took the week off. Engineered by Dave Woodworth.

The Feeling of Jazz, program # 152 airing March 27, 2022 (a reprise from 11-24-2013) featured a second spotlight on American jazz guitarist Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Burrell (born July 31, 1931) in music presented by Kent Lindquist, while Bill Satterlee featured artists like Joey Defrancesco, The Jazz Masters, Benny Carter and more. Engineered by Dave Woodworth.

Today: Former state Senator Karen Tallian and current Senator Rodney Pol, Jr. are on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about a summer General Assembly study committee which will look into the potential health benefits of THC products, including marijuana, Delta 8 and Delta 9. It is not known, however, if they will examine decriminalizing marijuana. Both Tallian and Pol discuss that point, since legislative leaders sent the issue to a study committee on public health, behavorial health and human services. The study committee recommendations are advisory only, but those recommendations are considered serious enough from which to create bills which could come up next session. We also have local reaction and commentary to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting from Laura Wynn, who founded Indiana Parenting Institute. She offers some tips for parents to help their youngsters deal with the issue of feeling safe in school.

The Feeling of Jazz, Program No. 450 airing March 6, 2022 featured a second spotlight American jazz guitarist, composer and arranger James "Jim" Stanley Hall (December 4, 1930 – December 10, 2013), in music presented by co-host Kent Lindquist. Meanwhile, co-host Al Corns featured other main stream jazz artists like Buddy DeFranco, Brother Jack McDuff, Lou Donaldson and more. Engineered by Dave Woodworth.

Kurt Deimer is an actor and musician who has made his mark on the horror movie scene minor roles. Now he is back with a new studio album and Tom Lounges chats with his insights on this episode of Midwest Beat

Los Angeles Blues singer/songwriter BRIGITTE PURDY stopped in-studio this past week while in town for the big Chicago Blues Fest. Tom talked to Brigitte about her career experiences as a back-up singer for various music legends like The Who, Paul Rodgers and others, along with her own solo musical career.Some of Brigitte's brand new music will be spotlighted during this week's program. Purdy is a savvy radio guest, because she is also the host of a West Coast blues radio program "Ms. Purdy's Traveling Blues Show" and a celebrity interview podcast, "Purdy Amazing People." She will chat about that side of her career as well.

Today on "Regionally Speaking," we talk with Andy Downs about the state's latest round of statewide slated elections. We hear from newly selected Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, and we learn about Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch's visit to Northwest Indiana.