Who & What: Daily News Podcast
Monday through Friday
WHO & WHAT is WBOI’s daily news podcast of the news that matters most. Released every weekday, it is a short, clear, and reliable update on the news and culture happening in northeast Indiana.
Each episode mixes local and statewide news, helping Hoosiers stay informed and connected to their community without the noise. And with, “What to Know” you get what you need to know in a way that’s easy for you to know it. Every Monday, WHO & WHAT features a rundown of community events with The Local’s Kara Hackett.
Accessible, modern, and community-focused, WHO & WHAT strengthens local connection through journalism that fits into real life.
Latest Episodes
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Work requirements and Medicaid cuts already impacting Hoosiers. New report estimates Indiana farmers lost $600 million in agricultural exports due to U.S. - China trade disputes. Lawmakers want Governor to support religious freedom following Lt. Governor's comments. -
Why Indiana school districts are rushing to put tax referendums on the November ballot. A new report raises about Indiana's voter citizenship verification process. America's Workforce Academy is coming to Indianapolis, to train workers to build Meta data centers. -
Language Access Lab uses opioid settlement funds to expand recovery access. Fort Wayne City Council votes to hold off on proposed downtown homeless resource center until the fall. Indiana hospitals see sharp increase in uninsured ER visits. -
City of Fort Wayne honored by nationwide Mayors Association for efforts to combat extreme heat. Democrats name Beau Bayh for secretary of state nominee. New law protects some Hoosiers from summer utility shutoffs. -
The Chicago Bears move forward with Hammond stadium. In shakeup of Senate Republican leadership, Sen. Chris Garten steps down. Governor Mike Braun proposes regulatory changes for childcare to boost affordability. -
Indiana teens will soon be able to earn their driver's licenses sooner. IDNR celebrates opening of forty-three playground projects across Indiana. Indiana farmers see bigger tax assessments on agricultural buildings. -
Fort Wayne City Council hears from dozens of residents about proposed homeless resource center. Braun continues gas tax suspension. Bloomington beekeeper says the honeybee population is stable following the 2025 mass die-off. -
Governor Braun's "Nuclear Family Month" declaration sparks backlash. Indianapolis nonprofit to offer HIV prevention prescriptions at Pride festival. Hammond mayor expects Bears decision within 30 days. -
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus launches 2026 town hall series, voting rights a key concern. Bears bill stalls in Illinois, is a move to Indiana more likely? -
Humane Fort Wayne expands free cat surgeries across Allen County. Safe Park Indy to relaunch in late June. National Muslim advocacy group responds to Beckwith's anti-Islam remarks.
