WFIU Public Radio

WFIU Public Radio

@wfiu.bsky.social

Local news, podcasts, and classical and jazz music. 🎶 NPR member station serving south-central Indiana since 1950.

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Her program, "Drawing Room Classics," brings the elegance of early 1800s Vienna to life. Join us for a journey through history’s most intimate musical spaces!

📻 Listen on WFIU this Thursday at 8pm, and on WFIU-2 this Sunday at noon.

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This week on HARMONIA, we’re kicking off a month-long celebration of the Early Music America Emerging Artist series with 2025 laureate Charlotte Tang!

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'Wait Wait' for February 28. 2026: Live in Bloomington with Lilly King! This week, Wait Wait is live in Bloomington, Indiana with host Peter Sagal, special guest Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie

The latest episode of @npr.org's WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME!, recorded live in Bloomington, features panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie. "Not My Job" guest Olympic Swimmer Lilly King plays a game called "Lilly King meet these Lil' Kings." ⤵️

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Opinion: It’s time for public radio to reclaim its educational identity In a post-CPB world, embracing our original purpose as a “school of the sky” is not nostalgia — it is strategy.

Indiana Public Media director Mike Arnold recently shared his thoughts about what the future of public media can be. Take a look! ➡️ current.org/2026/02/its-...

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Classical music can truly feel like bedrock for many of us — robust and enduring. We, too, hope you find what you're looking for in our streams! 🎵 Thank you for listening.

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Red, White, and Righteous

A new, four-part series from WFIU investigates the political actions, theological divisions, and historical context of a movement forcing Indiana residents to confront a fundamental question: What is the proper role of faith in public life?

Read more ➡️ ipm.org/righteous

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A square podcast tile from WFIU Public Radio. In the background, a black and white photo of church pews cast in soft light. The words "Red, White, and Righteous" are centered on the image. The letter "T" in righteous has been replaced by a graphic of a cross wrapped in the American flag.

The second-highest-ranking official in Indiana, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, openly identifies as a Christian nationalist, igniting a fierce debate from the statehouse to the pulpit.

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Multimedia collage. 3 adults - a man, woman and man, have their hands outstretched to the camera. In the background is Claude Monet's painting "Poppies." Hand written text floats above the people's heads, saying "Nice Work - A WFIU Podcast"

Hosted by WFIU's Kayte Young, Alex Chambers, and Tyler Lake, NICE WORK is a new podcast that explores the arts, culture, and imagination of south central Indiana.

Find the first four episodes streaming now: ipm.org/nicework

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Thank you for your contributions!

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A young man plays the drums. His kit is ocean blue. A cloudy sky with sun rays peeking through is in the background. A bright sky, with fluffy white clouds and sun rays peeking through. Text reads: "THE SUMMER I FELL IN LOVE WITH JAZZ" A young woman plays the trumpet. A cloudy sky with sun rays peeking through is in the background.

Thanks to everyone who has shown up for this year's Swing In September concerts! We've seen a great turn out each week. 😊 Your support means so much!

📍 One more show this Friday at 6:30pm in Dunn Meadow

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IU Media School appoints Michael Arnold as executive director of Integrated Public Media Indiana University’s Media School Names Michael Arnold Executive Director of Indiana Public MediaIndiana University has appointed veteran public media leader Michael Arnold as the new executive direct...

READ MORE: www.ipm.org/blog/2025-08...

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Michael Arnold, a media executive with 25 years of leadership experience in public broadcasting, will be Indiana University Bloomington’s next executive director of integrated public media, a newly redefined role within The Media School.

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A headshot from the shoulders up of an older Caucasian man. His hair is short and gray; his eyes are blue; he wears glasses and a blue collared shirt.

After an extensive search, WFIU & @wtiu.bsky.social are proud to welcome a new executive director this fall!

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Stand Up for Science On March 7th, thousands gathered across the nation to Stand Up for Science. We visited the protest in Indianapolis and talked with some participants.

In Indianapolis, hundreds gathered with signs along the steps of the Statehouse, where eight speakers, including a state senator and a state representative, shared words with demonstrators.

Hear what they had to say: indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofsci...

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On March 7th, over 60 cities in the U.S. hosted #StandUpForScience rallies to protest recent executive orders from the Trump administration, such as layoffs to science professionals and cuts to the federal funding of research initiatives.

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Jazz Women Of The 1940s Women instrumentalists thrived in the upside-down jazz world of wartime America.

Kicking off a loud & proud celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth w/this dive into a decade where wartime circumstances briefly increased opportunities for women jazz artists.
#JazzWomen
#1940s

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What She Wants Kim Dower reads "She’ll do anything for food," "Unruly Aura," "What She Wants," "Kisses with Dreams in Them," and "Obsession."

'What She Wants: Poems on Obsession, Desire, Despair, Euphoria' by Kim Dower

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As we approach Valentine's Day, 'The Poets Weave' features a collection with an edge...poems based on the idea of "limerence," or the state of being obsessively infatuated with someone.

Today, many scientists believe that limerence is not only a psychological state but a neurological one. 🧠

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Thank you for the support!

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Thank you for the support!

@wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social WFIU/WTIU newsroom

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Hey folks! Do you live in south-central Indiana? (Bloomington, Martinsville, Columbus, Jasper, Greencastle, +more)

Follow our newsroom for local coverage! ⤵️

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Thanks for your feedback! We're coming up with some new plans for social engagement, including our (very new) news account on BlueSky @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social. Our main engagement for Noon Edition will always be calling in and email.

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In the final weeks of his presidency, Biden commuted all but 3 death row prisoners' to a life sentence without parole.

Now back in office, Pres. Trump says he intends to resume federal executions.

This special bonus episode of Rush to Kill airs Jan. 23. Listen at wfiu.org/rushtokill

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📢 Class is in session! NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is officially OPEN. 🎵

Unsigned musicians are invited to submit a video performing at a desk (any desk!) for the chance to play a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

Winners will also be paired with a mentor in the music industry! 📈

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WFIU Morning Edition host and resident music nerd Lisa Robbin Young is taking us to new places!

THE INFLUENCERS is our first cross-platform production diving solely into the background of contemporary pop artists. Ep. #1 digs into the surprising characters that will later inspire Lizzo...🎤✨

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What is 'The Influencers?' | Show Announcement YouTube video by WTIU & WFIU - Indiana Public Media

To those of you who said you *don't* like jazz (cries), we have some major news to share! ⤵️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dewe...

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Remembering Janis Stockhouse Jazz artists and educators Natalie Boeyink, Rachel Caswell, and Lissa May discuss the life and legacy of the longtime Bloomington High School North band director.

Renowned jazz educator and Bloomingtonian Janis Stockhouse, who passed away on Dec. 23, was a widely beloved figure in the Indiana jazz community and beyond.

Enjoy a tribute show with contributions from fellow musicians and educators at the link below:

indianapublicmedia.org/nightlights/...

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Enjoy a snazzy, jazzy starter pack from our fave WFIU jazz host! 😀🎵

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Hello fellow Bluesky fliers! I’m a jazz DJ & am hoping to help build a jazz community here.
I also love books of all kinds, history, film, radio, indie rock, & my cat Helen.
I host a weekday jazz show for wfiu.org & produce the weekly historical program Night Lights (wfiu.org/nightlights). #Jazzsky

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Thank you for bringing your fine words to our listeners' ears! 🪶

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