Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction discusses public school reform.  Tony argues for ordinance banning sagging.

Youngstown, OH official discusses city’s plan to downsize service area with Tony and Guest Co-host Adrian Muhammad.

Tony and guests discuss the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Tony interviews Gary native Carolyn Mosby about her memoir “Unflappable.”

Tony and Co-host Ragen Hatcher discuss property taxes with Calumet Township Assessor Booker Blumenberg and the role of taxes on economic development.

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Tony discusses the Indiana Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Bonner v. Indiana.  The Supreme Court declared the Indiana Constitution does not guarantee a quality education.

Tony discusses legacy, change, regionalization, generational warfare and other topics with callers.

Tony interviews Chris Curry, Director of the Gary Chicago International Airport on the expansion plans and discusses Father’s Day remembrances.

Tony discusses the life and legacy of Michael Jackson and vents with callers on the murder of Jada Justice.  Tony also interviews 2009 Purdue University graduate Tiffany Woodson on searching for employment in a recession.

Tony discusses urban economic development with John Talmage, President and CEO of Social Compact, Inc.  They discuss economic data derived from Drill Downs in economically dislocated neighborhoods.

Tony opines on the 100th Anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Tony discusses Core Vitality and City Dividends with Carol Coletta, President of CEOs for Cities.

Tony opines on the paradox of Black leadership and discusses the future of the newspaper industry and the Post Tribune with Andy Grimm, President of the Gary Newspaper Guild.

Tony opines on patronage and nepotism and discusses the importance of the numbers racket to the development of business and community in Black Chicago in the 20th Century with Nathan Thompson, author of the Policy Kings.

Tony discusses the development of US Steel Gary Works and Inland Steel and the impact of the mills on family, culture, and recreation in the Region.

Tony discusses innovative education policy changes with the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Tony talks with callers on school discipline and the Indiana Court of Appeals strike down of the voter identification law.

Tony discusses the phenomenon of facebook, twitter, and other social media sites with Tamar Weinberg, author of New Community Rules and Ron Gholson of Datamine Corp.  They explore how social networking is changing how we live and do business.

Tony discusses the economic crisis and the loss of real wages with renown economist Richard Wolff.

Tony and callers discuss what to do about thugs in the community.  Theo McClendon gives a heart-felt and moving portrait of his slain parents and expresses outrage with the thug mentality that murdered them.

Tony discusses using leverage to increase the economic development impact and how to attack community problems.

Tony is joined by guest co-host Bill K in discussing the history and importance of talk radio and WLTH Radio in Gary.  Ben Clement, author of Giant On My Shoulders, is interviewed about local boxing legend Frank Steele.

Tony and J. Allen discuss family traditions and how new media is changing family and community. Dr. Tony Bennett is interviewed about the Indiana Dept. of Education’s legislative agenda. Trent McCain and the Kimbrough Bar Association honor Hilbert Bradley.

Tony discusses the City of Gary’s fiscal monitor report with callers and debates property taxes with Atty. Darnail Lyles.  Tony interviews author John H. Davis about his book What White Americans Want to Know About Black Americans But Are Afraid to Ask.

Tony discusses with Guest Co-host Ron Muhammad what the New Year may bring for  the Region.

Tony pays tribute to Curtis Mayfield.

Tony discusses the economy and the prospect of hyperinflation.  Howard Zinn is remembered.  Callers discuss the upcoming Lake County Recorder caucus.

Tony and Darren discuss the local income tax option and take calls from listeners.  “Dollar Bubble” documentary airs as second-part to hyperinflation series.

Tony promotes the Historically Black Colleges & Universities tour for NW Indiana high school students and interviews venture capitalist Kelvin Pennington on his acquisition and operation of funeral services companies.

Tony discusses public education with Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett.

Tony and Pastor Pearman discuss the role of the church in community economic development and the prospects of cooperative economic action among churches in Gary, Indiana.

Tony discusses local politics and management of the Jill Williams Campaign for Calumet Township Assessor.

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