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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
  • TSA agents in Indy leave as federal shutdown leaves them without pay. Tornado strikes home in Lake Village, leaving elderly couple dead. Gov. Mike Braun declines to sign bill extending syringe programs.
  • Master planning agreement approved for Fort Wayne's North River District project. Hoosiers have until April 6 to register to vote in Indiana Primary election. Indiana Dolly Parton's Imagination Library nears 90% of goal after state cuts.
  • Biofuels company sues Wabash County over carbon capture project moratorium. A new state law erases the need for pennies in cash transactions. Governor Mike Braun addresses data center concerns.
  • The war in Iran is pushing already high fertilizer prices even higher. A judge blocked Indiana's abortion ban for some with religious objections. IU Health is suing a healthcare technology company.
  • Allen County Public Library expands memory kit options. State lawmakers failed to regulate THC during 2026 legislative session. Local creative shares passion for playing with fire.
  • State treasurer raises concerns over investment group purchase of AES Indiana. Indiana schools will get new A–F grades under new accountability system. Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard enters secretary of state race.
  • Gov. Mike Braun gives himself 'B+' on 2026 session'. A new law will change how Marion County judges get selected. The Marion County jail detained over a thousand immigrants for ICE in 2025.
  • Amid data center controversy, Indiana lawmakers take little action. Hoosiers should expect gas prices to go up as fighting in the Persian Gulf continues. ACLU files two federal suits over Ball State protest rules.
  • Indiana representatives react to airstrikes against Iran. Voters will have say on Fort Wayne-area casino under plan backed by lawmakers. 2026 session wrap: Did Indiana lawmakers deliver on affordability?
  • Trump-aligned immigration bill would mandate cities and schools cooperate with ICE. Lawmakers approve new missing child alert after Hailey Buzbee's death. Bill tightens rules tied to homelessness and substance abuse.