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Fridays With Larry July 31, 2026
2w ago00:36:35Tap to summarizeIndiana's Public Access Counselor is taking nearly eight months to issue advisory opinions and siding with government agencies two-thirds of the time, according to an Indianapolis Star analysis. Host Larry Lannan traces the seven-decade history of Indiana's public access laws, then talks with Zachary Baiel, president of the Indiana Coalition for Open Government, about transparency at the local level, the 2024 law that reshaped the counselor's office, and ICOG's public access hotline: 260-ASK-ICOG (260-275-4264), indianacog.org. Plus: New York Times reporting on the global build-out of AI computing power, and the New York school district that paused its AI classroom robot. More local news at larryinfishers.com. Sponsored by Citizens State Bank, member FDIC, equal housing lender — mycsb-in.com/larry.
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Dr. Matt Kegley on start of schools at HSE 2026-2027
2w ago00:38:01Tap to summarizeHSE students head back to class Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Superintendent Dr. Matt Kegley joins Larry Lannan to preview a school year with more moving parts than most. Kegley — heading into his first opening day as permanent superintendent after two decades in the district — covers the new bell-to-bell device law and how HSE will enforce it, written caps on screen time in the youngest grades, the final year of "bring your own device," and how families are adjusting to new attendance boundaries. He also digs into the money: why consumable material and athletic participation fees are returning, what was cut to reach $7.7 million in budget reductions, and why HSE is asking voters in November to replace the referendum they approved in 2023. If it fails, Kegley says, the district is looking at roughly a $10 million shortfall over two years — and can't go back to the ballot until 2028. Plus: rebuilding the relationship with the teachers association ahead of bargaining, expanded welding and dual-credit programs under Innovate 2028, and a new app that lets parents track the bus. Sponsored by Citizens State Bank — member FDIC, equal housing lender. Learn more at mycsb-in.com/larry or stop by the Fishers branch inside the Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex. More local news at LarryInFishers.com
Transcribe →Fridays With Larry July 24, 2026
3w ago00:28:25Tap to summarizeLarry Lannan talks small business profitability with Matt Nettleton, Indianapolis sales trainer and host of the Default Profitable podcast — nearly 190 episodes of stories from local businesses that make money the old-fashioned way. Plus: NYT writer Emi Nietfeld on Gen Z's crisis of ambition, how corporate consolidation is pricing families out of bowling, and a Colorado bear that spent the night honking an SUV horn. Sponsored by Citizens State Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender — mycsbin.com/larry.
Transcribe →Mike Daggett, Folds of Honor Indiana
3w ago00:11:40Tap to summarizeLarry talks with Mike Daggett, founder and executive director of Folds of Honor Indiana, about the organization’s mission to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military members and first responders. Mike shares how his 27-year military career led him to this work, the difference these scholarships make for Indiana families, and how the community can support the mission. Folds of Honor Indiana’s Cars and Coffee event will be held Saturday, July 24, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Knowledge Services in Fishers. The event is free and open to car owners, enthusiasts and spectators.
Transcribe →Fridays With Larry July 17, 2026
4w ago00:31:03Tap to summarizeLarry Lannan talks with Connor Smith, an 18-year-old from Fishers, Indiana, who plays professional wiffle ball for the Atlanta Ballers — a team owned in part by former NFL star Julio Jones and musician Nelly. Connor shares how backyard games during COVID led to being drafted 10th overall, why wiffle ball became his "happy place" after the pressures of organized baseball, and his plans to become an elementary school teacher. Larry also reflects on the decline of unstructured, kid-organized outdoor play, examines why American worker productivity is growing at its fastest pace in over 20 years (hint: it's not AI), and shares the story of 600-plus trombonists in Australia breaking a Guinness World Record with "76 Trombones." Sponsored by Citizens State Bank.
Transcribe →Mayor Scott Fadness on Free Speech & Public Safety
4w ago00:38:17Tap to summarizeWith a rally by the group Save Heritage Indiana planned in Fishers for August 1, Mayor Scott Fadness sits down with Larry Lannan at City Hall to discuss free speech, public safety and the role of a mayor when national controversies arrive at the city's doorstep. Fadness explains why the city can't — and he believes shouldn't — shut down the event, how Fishers police are preparing to protect both attendees and protesters, and what he says to residents, including members of the local Muslim community, who feel targeted. He also reflects on when a mayor should speak out, the cost of staying silent, and his advice for disagreeing with a neighbor while still living next door.
Transcribe →Laura Turner, Realtor, on the housing market in the Fishers area
4w ago00:31:48Tap to summarizeIs Fishers a buyer's market or a seller's market? Veteran realtor Laura Turner of F.C. Tucker says it's a bit of both — and that Hamilton County is really three separate markets right now. Turner, one of the top-producing agents in the Indianapolis metro area, returns to the podcast to break down what's happening in local real estate: why higher-priced homes are flying while the $400K–$600K range faces stiff competition from new construction, how baby boomers staying put are fueling the inventory crunch, and what the new federal housing bill could mean for multi-family building. She also shares practical advice for today's buyers and sellers — from assumable mortgages and builder rate buy-downs to a savings strategy for first-time buyers facing a median price above $400,000 — plus her take on the overturned rental ordinances in Fishers and Carmel, and a 12-month forecast for the local market. Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious what your home is worth, this conversation is packed with local insight you won't find in national headlines. To reach Laura Turner: 317-363-0842 or talktolauraturner@gmail.com
Transcribe →Fridays With Larry July 10, 2026
Jul 1000:31:37Tap to summarizeThis week on Fridays with Larry, I explore how Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has changed college athletics and created new opportunities for student-athletes and businesses alike. My guest is Erik Braden, CEO of Braden Business Systems in Fishers. Erik talks about the company's partnerships with former Purdue basketball star Braden Smith and Indiana University football players Josh Hoover and Khobie Martin. He also explains how those relationships have helped support Gleaners Food Bank and other community initiatives. I begin the podcast with commentary on the growing impact of NIL on college sports and conclude with a lighter story about Disneyland welcoming its one-billionth guest. Thanks for listening to Fridays with Larry. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, share, and visit LarryInFishers.com for more local news, podcasts and community coverage.
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Fishers Fire Department summer update
Jul 900:36:12Tap to summarizeLarry Lannan talks with a panel from Fishers Fire and Emergency Services: Fire Chief Ky Ragsdale, Communications Director Ashley Heckly and Recruitment & Training Director Todd Rielage. Topics include the department's summer cul-de-sac drills (Mondays and Fridays at 7pm through July), water safety and the hidden dangers of retention ponds, dive team operations on Geist Reservoir, fireworks safety, Safety Day at the Fishers Farmers Market on August 22, a record fire recruit application cycle, the growing demand for emergency medical services and a fourth ambulance, and how the department cares for the mental health of its firefighters. This episode of Larry In Fishers is sponsored by Citizens State Bank, member FDIC and an equal housing lender. Learn more at mycsbin.com/larry or stop by their Fishers branch at the Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex.
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Fridays With Larry - July 3, 2026
Jul 300:35:34Tap to summarizehis week on Fridays With Larry: the story of Angela Allen, a local newspaper reporter in rural Sullivan County, southwest Indiana. When a large firm bought her paper, Angela lost her reporting job — until public demand brought her back part-time to keep covering the community. She says she later lost her full-time job due to political pressure on her employer, leaving her unable to make ends meet on part-time reporting income alone. It's a story about the cost of local journalism, the power of a community that refuses to lose its voice, and one reporter's determination to keep telling the truth. Support Angela's fight to keep local reporting alive: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-angela-allen-stand-up-for-truth Watch the video version on YouTube and read the full write-up at LarryInFishers.com. Fridays With Larry — new episodes every week.
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