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Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, host Abriana Herron brings you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	548	Founded	2 years ago
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ILEA Recommends Major Shakeup For Indy Schools, Woman Seeks Damages From City, Communities Look For Ways To Fill Child Care Funding Gaps, IU Expands Opioid Response

A state-mandated task force led by Mayor Joe Hogsett has recommended a major shakeup for Indianapolis schools. Lauren Roberts is seeking damages from the City of Indianapolis after she was forcibly removed from a City-County Council meeting earlier t... more

18 Dec 2025 • 6 min

Marion County Sheriff Announces State Senate Bid, ILEA Votes On Governance Plan For Schools, IPS Backs Down From Legal Fight With IN AG, IDOH Launches New Dashboard

Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal will run for the state Senate District 31 seat in central Indiana. The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance votes Wednesday on a plan to reshape how district and charter schools are governed. Indianapolis Public ... more

17 Dec 2025 • 5 min

IMPD Data Report, Increased Cash Assistance For Low-Income Families, Medicaid Open Enrollment Extended, Purdue Adds AI Requirement

The results of a violent crime initiative in Indianapolis can be seen in this year's data report from the city's police department. Indiana has increased cash assistance for low-income families under recent welfare reforms. Indiana health officials a... more

16 Dec 2025 • 4 min

IN Sen. Liz Brown Steps Down From Leadership, Southern IN Lawmakers Divided ON Redistricting Bill, IDOE Announce Funds To Support Students, IU’s Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy

The rift among Republican lawmakers deepens as Indiana State Senator Liz Brown steps back from a leadership position. Southern Indiana lawmakers were divided on a bill to redraw U.S. congressional lines. Farmers are having a tough year. Amid tariffs ... more

15 Dec 2025 • 5 min

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Recent Guests

Jude Noel

Music journalist whose work has appeared in Pitchfork and The Fader

Episode: Percussive Arts Society International Convention In Indy, Purdue’s Charitable Pharmacy To Soft Open, IN GOP State Senator Against Redistricting, Indy’s Underground Rock Artists Praised

Erica Kovach

Pharmacy specialist who reported on Purdue's Charitable Pharmacy opening

Purdue University

Episode: Percussive Arts Society International Convention In Indy, Purdue’s Charitable Pharmacy To Soft Open, IN GOP State Senator Against Redistricting, Indy’s Underground Rock Artists Praised

Rob Funkhauser

Indianapolis-based composer and Operations and Education Manager for the Percussive Arts Society

Percussive Arts Society

Episode: Percussive Arts Society International Convention In Indy, Purdue’s Charitable Pharmacy To Soft Open, IN GOP State Senator Against Redistricting, Indy’s Underground Rock Artists Praised

Ted Leather

Festival Committee member of the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival

Episode: SNAP Benefits Could Be Partially Funded, IN Voters Decide On Education Referendums, Data Center Company Files Rezoning Application, Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival This Weekend

Rhea Koya

Student and founder of Wishing for Wells non-profit

Wishing for Wells

Episode: Study Identifies Indy As Best Place For Casino, Carmel HS Student Starts Nonprofit, Special Session On Redistricting Set For December, Indiana’s Ongoing Child Care Crisis

Amanda Cox

Owner of two child care centers in Martinsville

Episode: DigIndy Construction Complete, Protest Against Child Care Funding Cuts, VP JD Vance Meets With Republican State Senators About Redistricting, Ten Years Of WFYI's Small Studio Sessions

Megan Robertson

Executive Director of Indiana Conservation Voters

Episode: DigIndy Construction Complete, Protest Against Child Care Funding Cuts, VP JD Vance Meets With Republican State Senators About Redistricting, Ten Years Of WFYI's Small Studio Sessions

Mary Claire Malloy

Health reporter for Mirror Indy

Episode: Update On Cyclist Deaths Story, Clean Up Effort At Historic Women’s Prison, Elanco’s New Global Headquarters, IN Infant Mortality Numbers, Investigation Into Lawrence Mental Health Facility

Jeff Simmons

President and CEO of Elanco Animal Health

Elanco

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Abriana Herron

Host of WFYI News Now, bringing insights and reports from WFYI and IPB News journalists.

Zach Bundy

Occasionally sits in for Abriana Herron, contributing to the podcast with news updates.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings

Great speakers and nice daily news
I really enjoy listening to this podcast every morning while getting ready. I really love the voice of Abriana Herron. She seems really passionate about the things she talks about. The podcast is short enough for me to pay attention to and is cool to consume a short form news.
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Local, accurate, fast news
A quick way to get essential Indiana and Indianapolis news
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United States2 years ago
I’m in awe
WFYI has outdone itself with this stunning news product. Abriana and Darian are the two best hosts I’ve heard in my entire life and this has increased my news awareness across Indianapolis and Indiana one thousand fold. The only people who will skip this show are fools, idiots, and morons. I suspect Kendall is the mastermind behind this because only a once in a generation mind could have conceived of something this informative, powerful, and brilliant.
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Study Identifies Indy As Best Place For Casino, Carmel HS Student Starts Nonprofit, Special Session On Redistricting Set For December, Indiana’s Ongoing Child Care Crisis

Q: What are the effects on the state's economy?

Disruptions to childcare can lead to workforce reductions, particularly affecting women who may not return to work, impacting businesses negatively.

Study Identifies Indy As Best Place For Casino, Carmel HS Student Starts Nonprofit, Special Session On Redistricting Set For December, Indiana’s Ongoing Child Care Crisis

Q: Can you tell me about how Indiana paid for that expansion and what has happened to the program over the last year?

Indiana financed the expansion of childcare through pandemic-era federal assistance, but there has been a contraction as those funds have been depleted.

Study Identifies Indy As Best Place For Casino, Carmel HS Student Starts Nonprofit, Special Session On Redistricting Set For December, Indiana’s Ongoing Child Care Crisis

Q: Why is it important for Indiana for low-income families to have access to care and preschool?

Access to childcare is essential as care work supports the functioning of other sectors and helps families manage multiple jobs.

Update On Cyclist Deaths Story, Clean Up Effort At Historic Women’s Prison, Elanco’s New Global Headquarters, IN Infant Mortality Numbers, Investigation Into Lawrence Mental Health Facility

Q: What do you know about this new facility that Acadia is planning to open?

Acadia plans to open a new facility on Indianapolis' west side, although concerns remain about continued abusive practices.

Update On Cyclist Deaths Story, Clean Up Effort At Historic Women’s Prison, Elanco’s New Global Headquarters, IN Infant Mortality Numbers, Investigation Into Lawrence Mental Health Facility

Q: What prompted you to start looking into Options Behavioral Health Hospital?

Mary Claire Malloy was prompted by a law firm's investigation into allegations made by a woman against the facility.

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7. Megan Robertson
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