WBAA Interviews

Purdue Black Cultural Center's Bomba de Loiza

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Bill Caise & Twana Harris about the Black Cultural Center's fall festival: Bomba de Loiza, which explores the Afro-Latin culture.

WBAA Purdue Sports Podcast

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Sam Klemet & Rob McMahon talk sports, covering Purdue's football, men's & women's basketball, and volleyball teams.

Hunger & Homelessness issues

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Patti O'Callaghan, director of social justice at Lafayette Urban Ministry, about hunger and homelessness issues likely to go before the Indiana General Assembly next session.

Gary Horlacher on NASA

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Purdue alumnus Gary Horlacher, flight director for NASA's shuttle program, about the future of the space agency and his new role in it.

Purdue Sports Podcast

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Sam Klemet & Rob McMahon talk sports, covering Purdue's football, men's & women's basketball, and volleyball teams.

Hunger & Homelessness issues

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Patti O'Callaghan, director of social justice at Lafayette Urban Ministry, about hunger and homelessness issues before Congress.

Gubernatorial candidate visits Lafayette

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A candidate for Indiana governor is touring the state, meeting with supporters and trying to build name recognition. Democrat John Gregg came to Tippecanoe County to check out some Purdue research and say hello to some of the party's faithful. WBAA's Mike Loizzo reports.

Author and poet Alan Katz encourages reading and writing at Dayton Elementary

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A group of Lafayette area school children have a new appreciation of the importance of reading and writing. WBAA's Sam Klemet explains how Alan Katz is using various forms of literature to spark a greater interest among children.

WBAA Sports Podcast

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Sam Klemet & Rob McMahon talk sports, covering Purdue's football, men's & women's basketball, and volleyball teams.

United Way of Greater Lafayette 2011 Campaign

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks about the United Way of Greater Lafayette's 2011 Campaign with Executive Director James Taylor and Purdue Agriculture Dean Jay Akridge, who is serving as campaign chairman.

2011 Holiday Retail Sales Outlook

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Purdue Consumer Science & Retailing Professor Richard Feinberg about the outlook for the 2011 holiday shopping season.

Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Purdue Libraries and the university's School of Veterinary Medicine are announcing a new partnership. It's called HABRI Central and it's designed to be the place to go for human-animal bond research and collaboration. WBAA's Mike Loizzo reports on the new web resource.

Steve Eddy Essay

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lafayette resident Steve Eddy talks about how a bad haircut can affect a teenager.

Battle of Tippecanoe 200th Anniversary Commemoration

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Leslie Martin Conwell and John Powers about commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe at the battlefield and Prophetstown State Park.

Battle of Tippecanoe 200th Anniversary Symposium

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Professor Dawn Marsh about a symposium at Purdue on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Purdue Creative Writing Program

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Porter Shreve, director of the Creative Writing Program at Purdue, about the program's 25th anniversary and special events marking the milestone.

Tuning Into Mom: Understanding America's Most Powerful Consumer

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Teri Lucie Thompson about her book Tuning Into Mom: Understanding America's Most Powerful Consumer, which she coauthored with Michal Clements. More information is HERE.

Purdue Celebrates National Coming Out Day

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Sam Klemet talks with Laura Blackburn who is the President of the Queer Student Union and Katie Miller who is the spokesperson for OutServe, the association of actively-serving Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered military personnel about National Coming Out Day

2011 Municipal Election

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Kevin Camp has a profile of the candidates running in the West Lafayette City Council At-Large district race, Gerald Thomas(D), Steve Dietrich(R) and James Hass(R).

2011 Municipal Election

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo has a profile of the candidates running in the Lafayette City Council District 6 race, Bob Downing(D) and Allen Nugent(R).

West Lafayette Mayoral Race

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Four years ago, West Lafayette residents picked a Republican mayor for the first time in nearly 30 years. He is seeking another term in office, but his opponent wants to return the city to Democratic leadership. WBAAs Sam Klemet reports.

2011 Municipal Election

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Kevin Camp has a profile of the candidates running in the West Lafayette City Council District 5 race, Rod Forbes(D) and Gerry Keen(R).

West Lafayette City Council District 4 Race

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The race for West Lafayette's District Four city council seat features two women looking to enhance their presence in the city. Both already play an active role, but think they can move the city forward even more by serving on the council. WBAA's Sam Klemet reports

West Lafayette City Council District 1 Race

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Most Purdue students living off-campus won't have a choice when it comes to electing a member of the West Lafayette City Council. District 2 and 3 incumbents are unopposed, but District 1 has a contest between an incumbent who has held the seat for less than a year and a challenger who is pursuing public office for the first time. Sam Klemet reports

2011 Municipal Election

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo has a profile of the candidates running in the Lafayette City Council District 5 race, Melissa Weast-Williamson(D) and Danny McDaniel(R).

2011 Municipal Election

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo has a profile of the candidates running in the Lafayette City Council District 4 race, Lauren Ahlersmeyer(D) and Don Koerner(R).

2011 Municipal Election

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo has a profile of the candidates running in the Lafayette City Council District 1 race, Rick Cornstuble(D) and Jerry Reynolds(R).

Steve Eddy Essay

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lafayette resident Steve Eddy talks about the end of summer and time spent at the pool.

Hiring Climate for Teachers

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

School is back in session which means a fresh start for local teachers. That's encouraging news for some who are returning to the classroom after being laid off a year ago. However, as WBAA's Sam Klemet reports, the hiring climate for educators remains unstable, which may jeopardize the future of young people pursuing the profession.

Purdue Constitution Day

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Phil VanFossen about Purdue's 2011 Constitution Day Celebration Sept. 19th.

Riggs Community Health Center Expansion

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Riggs Community Health Center is beginning a major expansion project. The clinic, which serves those who are uninsured and under-insured, is moving into the former medical building in Lafayette and remodeling its current site. WBAA's Mike Loizzo reports on the plans and what it means for the area.

International Festival

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Monica Casanova with the Monticello-Union Township Public Library about its International Festival, Sept. 16th from 6 to 9 p.m.

Read to Succeed

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Five Lafayette area elementary schools are bringing in members of the community to build excitement about reading among some of their youngest students. Read to Succeed is a new literacy initiative involving the three public school corporations, businesses and non-profits. WBAA's Sam Klemet reports on the effort to get volunteers ready.

Purdue Football Team Honors Fallen Teammate

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Purdue opens its football season Saturday at home against Middle Tennessee State. But, players and coaches will take the field with heavy hearts and the memories of a fallen teammate. WBAA's Sam Klemet reports.

Tippy Connect Pepsi Co On the Go 5K 10K

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Tressa Heath, Tippy Connect YP event organizer, about the 5K/10K run to benefit the Hanna Community Center Sept. 10.

Tom Carson full interview

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Tom Carson, who has written a book about grandfather, ten time Olympic gold medal winner Ray Ewry.

Ray Ewry book Unsung

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Tom Carson, who has written a book about grandfather, ten time Olympic gold medal winner Ray Ewry.

Fixing College Football

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Sam Klemet explores what can be done to clean up college football which continues to be hurt by scandals.

Oakland High School opens in Lafayette

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Lafayette School Corporation begins a new year Monday and with it comes the start of a new school. Oakland High School will serve students who don't feel Jefferson High is the best fit for them. WBAA's Jack McGrew met with administrators and teachers there, to get a feel for what's in store for the students.

OUTfest 2011

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Ashley Smith and Tonya Agnew about OUTfest 2011, which is set for Saturday, August 20th, in downtown Lafayette.