Regionally Speaking, March 31, 2023

By Dee Dotson,

Published March 31, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT

Paula Cooper at age 16, when she was sentenced for the murder of 78-year-old Bible studies teacher Ruth Pelke. Photograph: AP

Today: The 2023 Kids Count Data Book has just been released. We speak with Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman who shares according to the report, the kids are not alright. Congress recently passed the SECURE Act 20. Northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer discusses what that will mean for retirement planning. But up first, a shocking homicide rocked the Region in the 1980’s. Alex Mar, author of the new book Seventy Times Seven A True Story of Murder and Mercy shares the haunting story of the crime as well as the ultimate story of forgiveness. All of that on this edition of Regionally Speaking.

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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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