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Open Conversation

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:49:53 -0500

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

Pastor Eric Pearman

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:56:49 -0500

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.

kelvin J. pennington

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:30:40 -0500

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.

Dr. Tony Bennett

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:00:38 -0600

Tony discusses the week’s top issues with callers. Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Bennett, discusses education reform in the State of Indiana. Fannie Lou Hamer’s 1968 DNC speech is aired.

Hyperinflation, PART II Guest host Darren Washington

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:15:18 -0600

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

Hyperinflation, PART I

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:28:05 -0600

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

ragen hatcher and booker blumenberg

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:04:35 -0600

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

Open conversation

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:07:22 -0600

Tony pays tribute to Curtis Mayfield.

ron muhammad

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:50:32 -0600

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

John H. Davis

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:19:29 -0600

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.

J. Allen Johnson

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:49 -0600

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.

Bill K and Ben clement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:55 -0600

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.

Open Conversation

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:45:47 -0500

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

Theo “The Thinker” McClendon on Thug life

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:53:56 -0500

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.

Professor Rick Wolff

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:30:29 -0500

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

Social Media & Networking

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:08:34 -0500

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.

Open Conversation

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:29:49 -0500

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

Tony Bennett, indiana superintendent of public instruction

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 20:00:21 -0500

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

Steel Giants - McShane & WILk

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:56:09 -0500

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.

Nathan Thompson

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 02:27:24 -0500

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.

Andy Grimm on Post tribune

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:37:59 -0500

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.

Carol Coletta

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:23:47 -0500

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.

John Talmage of Social compact

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:25:50 -0500

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.

June 26, 2009 - Tiffany Woodson

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:58:27 -0500

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.

Chris Curry, Gary Airport

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:55:38 -0500

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

Open Conversation

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:46:05 -0500

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

Joe Henchman on Bonner v. Indiana

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:55:57 -0500

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.

Dr. Leonard Haynes/Guest Co-hosts James Piggee and Atty. Trent McCain

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:00:13 -0500

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

Dr. Tony BennETT

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:42:03 -0500

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

Bill D'Avignon / Guest Co-host Adrian Muhammad

Fri, 8 May 2009 23:51:34 -0500

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

CAROLYN Mosby-Williams/ GUEST HOST LISA DENEAL

Fri, 1 May 2009 19:39:46 -0500

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