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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Indiana's constitution now only allows pretrial incarceration without bail for murder or treason, but a ballot question asks whether judges should have that power more often. Ballard takes Indiana Election Commission to court. Trump endorses 'MAGA warrior' Max Engling for secretary of state. -
Work requirements for Medicaid will take effect in January of 2027. Over half of Indiana counties now restrict data centers. State Senator Ron Alting to resign following shoplifting allegations. -
Early voting numbers outpace 2022, with two weeks to go until Election Day. Indiana DNR confirms cases of Avian Influenza in four counties. Indiana's chronic absenteeism rate for K-12 students declines for the fourth consecutive year. -
Allen County Council approves budget for county-wide fire and EMS district. Indiana will bring nuclear energy to the grid under new agreement. Local governments will continue to see make-good funding from the state, as part of the ongoing gas tax holiday. -
Amelia Earhart search team says object in satellite image was likely trees, not plane wreckage. Colts fire longtime GM Chris Ballard after second-half collapse Sunday. Gov. Braun visits Bloomington to talk about the state economy and defend his position on data centers. -
Hundreds gathered Saturday at the Allen County Courthouse Green for No Kings: Vote Early. Changes to Medicaid coverage could disrupt services for people in addiction treatment programs. A federal program in Indiana helps qualified households keep the heat on in the winter season. -
Saturday's No Kings event in Fort Wayne is designed to get out the vote, ahead of the midterms. A new survey shows a record number of Hoosiers plan to vote this November. A lawsuit aims to push the Indiana Election Commission to meet and consider campaign contribution questions. -
Lawmakers clash over childcare funding. Voters in Northeast Indiana weigh in on inland casino gambling. Gov. Braun says he'll consider new information pertaining to the case of a man on death row. -
Indiana Farm Bureau wants lawmakers to increase agricultural funding and make property-tax changes. Two ordinances designed to slow the pace of data center development in Fort Wayne failed at City Council Tuesday night. Nearly 60,000 Hoosiers have applied for assistance since August’s severe storms. -
A data center moratorium could be moving forward in Michigan City, but some groups have concerns about the timeline. A former postal worker pleads guilty to stealing checks from Indianapolis residents. A report from Purdue University shows farm fatality deaths are on the decline.
