Indianapolis Tonight Audio Archive 2008

• May 14: Steve talked with WIBC Political Reporter Eric Berman about the impact Sen. John Edwards' endorsement will have on Sen. Barak Obama's campaign and the Democratic race overall.
• May 14: Hoosiers are looking for ways to get better mileage out of their vehicles. Steve spoke to Max Akram, Brand Manager for the Smart Center of Indianapolis, about the new Smart Car.
• May 12: Steve spoke to local attorney Peter Kovacs, who is suing Veolia Water on behalf of two Indianapolis Water customers.
• May 12: Steve talked with Fox 59 Meteorologist Brian Wilkes about the latest tornado outbreaks in Oklahoma and Missouri, why there were so many deaths, and why it's been fairly quiet here so far in Central Indiana.
• May 8: Steve spoke to Karla Sneegas, Executive Director for Indiana Tobacco Cessation and Prevention, Brandee Bastin, Tobacco Initiative Coordinator from Hancock Regional Hospital, and Dawn Fortner, a mom who quit smoking 4 years ago, about new information about women and smoking, and how quickly your body begins to repair itself when you quit.
• May 5: "Meet The 7th District Congressional Candidates" continued as Steve Simpson talked with one of those candidates, Dr. Woody Myers, who also took calls from WIBC listeners.
• May 5: Steve spoke to Chris Cilizza, Author of "The Fix," Washington Post's political blog at WashingtonPost.com, about Indiana primary.
• May 1: Steve spoke to David Challian, ABC News Political Director, about the Democrat Presidential race between Senators Obama and Clinton in the upcoming Indiana primary May 6.
• May 1: "Meet The Candidates Week" continued on Indianapolis Tonight Thursday as Steve talked with 5th Congressional Republican challenger Dr. John McGoff, who is challenging incumbent Dan Burton in the May 6 primary. Dr. McGoff also took calls from WIBC listeners..
• Apr. 30: Steve spoke to Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Jim Schellinger about the upcoming Indiana primary on May 6.
• Apr. 30: "Meet The Democrat 7th Congressional District candidates" - Steve spoke with David Orentlicher, who also took questions from WIBC listeners.
• Apr. 29: Steve spoke to Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson about the upcoming Indiana primary on May 6.
• Apr. 28: "Meet The Democrat 7th Congressional District candidates" - Carolene Mays spoke with Steve Simpson and also took questions from WIBC listeners.
• Apr. 28: Steve talked to Tim Roemer, former Indiana Congressman and member of the 911 Commission and now a Barack Obama supporter.
• Apr. 24: Steve spoke to Indiana Democrat Party Chairman Dan Parker about the upcoming Indiana Primary on May 6.
• Apr. 24: Steve talked with Kevin Griffis, Spokesman for Obama-Indiana, about the campaign.
• Apr. 24: Steve spoke to Kevin Finch, President of the Indiana Debate Commission, on the possibilities of a Presidential debate between Obama and Clinton in Indiana before the May 6 primary.
• Apr. 23: Steve spoke to Aaron Williams of the Christamore House and Peace in the Streets. He was one of several religious and community leaders who participated in a press conference Wednesday afternoon, pleading for the Huntington Bank shooter to turn himself in.
• Apr. 23: Steve talked with Peter Kovacs, an Indianpolis attorney who filed a lawsuit on behalf of Veolia Water customers. He says they're not reading meters every two months, as required by law and it's costing customers money.
• Apr. 23: Steve spoke to former speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives and Hillary Clinton supporter, John Gregg, on what she has to do to win Indiana in the May 6th primary.
• Apr. 21: Steve spoke with Barry Goldwater Jr., former congressman and son of Senator Barry Goldwater, who has written a book with John Dean entitled "Pure Goldwater." Mr. Goldwater gave his thoughts on the Republican party, his dad, and more.
• Apr. 17: Dustin Cronkite heard the "boom" and took pictures of the lights in the skies near Kokomo late Wednesday night.
• Apr. 17: Steve talked to the new President of Pacers Sports and Entertainment, Jim Morris.
• Apr. 15: Martha Boden, CEO of The Humane Society of Indianapolis, talks about their new policies there.
• Apr. 14: Ellen Robinson, Executive Director of F.A.C.E., talks about her concerns regarding new policies at The Humane Society of Indianapolis.
• Apr. 10: Steve talked with Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker about the party's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Andre Carson in the 7th U.S. Congressional District race in May.
• Apr. 10: Steve spoke with former U.S. Deputy Attorney General under Pres. Richard Nixon, William Ruckelshaus, who was involved in Watergate's famous "Saturday Night Massacre" and why he has endorsed Sen. Obama for the Democrat Presidential nomination.
• Apr. 9: Steve talked with State Rep. Carolene Mays (D-Indianapolis), who is one of many running for the U.S. 7th District in the Democratic Primary in May.
• Apr. 9: Steve spoke to Westfield Mayor Andy Cook about the possibility of his city raising speeding fines to as high as $500 to get drivers to slow down and drive the posted speed limits in Westfield.
• Apr. 8: Steve spoke to Dr. Woodrow Myers, who is one of many running for the U.S. 7th District in the Democratic Primary in May.
• Apr. 7: Guest host Eric Berman talks to Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson about the upcoming May primary.
• Apr. 7: Guest host Eric Berman talks to Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Jim Schellinger about the upcoming May primary.
• Apr. 7: Guest host Eric Berman talks to State Rep. David Orentlicher (D-Indianapolis), who is one of many running for the U.S. 7th District Democratic Primary in May.
• Apr. 2: Steve spoke to former IU basketball star Joe Hillman and also to the Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer about the university's hiring of Tom Crean as the new men's head basketball coach.
• Apr. 2: WIBC Political Reporter Eric Berman talks about the upcoming May Democratic Presidential primary
• Apr. 2: IUPUI Political Science professor Brian Vargus talks about the Indiana gubernatorial race and also touches on the Democratic Presidential primary.
• Mar. 25: Chris Finan, President of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, talks about a new Indiana law that booksellers say is a breach of the First Amendment.
• Mar. 25: Liz Barden, Owner of Big Hat Books in Broad Ripple, talks about the new law will effect independent book stores.
• Mar. 24: Matt Tully, Columnist for the Indianapolis Star, talks about Dyngus Day in South Bend and the upcoming Democratic Presidential primary in May
• Mar. 24: Dr. John McGoff (R-Indianapolis) is challenging incumbent Congressman Dan Burton in Indiana's 5th Congressional District in the upcoming primary.
• Mar. 20: Do you want to buy carry-out liquor on Sundays in Indiana? Steve talked with Grant Monahan, President of the Indiana Retail Council, about changing Indiana's alcohol sales laws.
• Mar. 19: Steve spoke with Chuck Todd, Political Director of NBC News, about the importance of Indiana's primary in the Democratic presidential race.
• Mar. 19: Steve got a surprise call from Paul Ogden, the Indianapolis attorney who filed a lawsuit earlier this week on behalf of Marion County taxpayers in regards to the auction of parts of the RCA Dome, telling us that the lawsuit may end up taking an interesting twist due to some new information.
• Mar. 18: Steve talked to Indianapolis attorney Paul Ogden, who filed a lawsuit on behalf of Marion County taxpayers in regard to the auction of parts of the RCA Dome.
• Mar. 18: Steve spoke with Mike Terry of IndyGo, who updated us on the new Carmel express and another new line soon to launched from Greenwood to downtown Indy.
• Mar. 12: Steve spoke to John Ketzenberger from The Indianapolis Star about the the 7th Congressional District.
• Mar. 12: Steve and guest John Ketzenberger talked with former State Health Commissioner Dr. Woodrow Myers, who announced he is running as a Democrat in the 7th Congressional District primary in May.
• Mar. 12: Steve spoke to Jon Elrod on his loss in the special election and his plan to run in the Republican primary in the 7th Congressional District in May.
• Mar. 10: Steve talked with State Senator Mike Delph (R-Carmel) and State Rep. Vern Tincher (D-Riley) about a compromise on an illegal immigration bill in legislation.
• Mar. 10: Steve spoke to Franklin Township Assessor Becky Williams who says the recent reassessment of business and industrial properties are fraught with problems, and could spell trouble for homeowners in the future.
• Mar. 10: Steve talked to Chris Cillizza, Author of "The Fix" on Washingtonpost.com, about the possible importance of Indiana in the Presidential primaries.
• Mar. 6: Steve talked to the Indiana Association Of Cities And Towns President Matthew Greller and got his take on the property tax issue in current legislation at the Statehouse.
• Mar. 6: Steve spoke to Mike Terry, Director of Business Development for IndyGo, about why they can NOT run the buses to the track for this year's races like they have in the past.
• Mar. 5: Indiana's primary delegates haven't played much of a role in determining a Presidential nominee since 1968. That looks to change this year as the race between Democrat hopefuls Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton heats up. Steve talked with Indianapolis Star columnist John Ketzenberger on just how much of an impact Indiana's May Primary will have on the Democratic nomination race.
• Mar. 5: Steve talked with Kelly Perkins, author of the book "The Climb Of My Life" and Sam Davis from the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO). Kelly became the first ever heart transplant recipient to reach the peak of some of the world's most famous mountains.
• Mar. 3: Guest host Amber Stearns talked with Rich Ferguson, a Howard County Sheriff's Deputy and Living Historian with the Indiana Territorial Mounted Rangers, about his quest to have what he believes to be the site of a battle from the War of 1812 in Tippecanoe County known as "Spur's Defeat" excavated and the men who died there given a proper burial.