Open Lines with Cameron Ridle
News & Politics
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"Open Lines with Cameron Ridle" airs LIVE Sunday Mornings at 8AM on 106.7 WTLC-FM and HOT 100.9 WHHH-FM Indianapolis.
Episodes
- Storytelling Slam; Voting Right Act Emergency Briefing
Lakesha Lorene previews Storytelling Slam, the competition for storytellers on stage. Then RaeVen Ridgell and Dyna Martinez gives us the details on an Emergency Townhall that explains what Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Right Act mea…
- Results of Indiana's 2026 Primary Election
We review the results of Indiana's 2026 Primary Election
- Suspect in custody after shooting at WHCD
Suspect in custody after shooting at WHCD by Cameron Ridle
- Why Destiny Wells wants to replace Andre Carson in Congress
Why Destiny Wells wants to replace Andre Carson in Congress by Cameron Ridle
- Why Gregory Patrick wants to be Marion County Sheriff
Why Gregory Patrick wants to be Marion County Sheriff by Cameron Ridle
- Why Melody Barber Hence wants to be Pike Township Trustee
Why Melody Barber Hence wants to be Pike Township Trustee by Cameron Ridle
- Pike Twp Trustee Annette Johnson running for re-election in 2026
Pike Twp Trustee Annette Johnson running for re-election in 2026 by Cameron Ridle
- Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
We run through the countless headlines impacting the Hoosiers from the Federal Government Shutdown, To FCC Chair Brendan Carr, to Indiana's May Primary, to Potholes. Greg Merriweather joins us in-studio.
- Immigration and Indiana
We discuss the latest on SB 76 which requires state agencies to cooperate with federal immigration efforts.
- Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested for Reporting The News
We cover the latest details in the arrest and release of Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort after reporting on a protest in Minneapolis.
- ICE ALERT: Winter Storm Hits Indiana; Minneapolis man killed by federal agents
A foot of snow is falling on Indiana, FOX59's Jim O'Brien gives us an update. Plus One year into the second term of the Trump Administration we ask how has your life improved or gotten worse. Meanwhile, we have the latest details on a man…
- The race for Indianapolis Mayor begins
We discuss the official launch of the Indianapolis Mayor's Race for 2027.
- Catching Up On New Year 2026
We catch up on the first 11 days of 2026.
- Indiana Houses passes gerrymandered congressional maps
Indiana's House of Representatives passes a map that would give Indiana 9 republicans and 0 democrats in the US House of Representatives. The bill moves to the Indiana senate next week. Our listeners react.
- Trump continues to pressure Indiana to redistrict
Trump continues to pressure Indiana to redistrict
- Homecoming: Who do we celebrate the felon or the graduate?
Homecoming: Who do we celebrate the felon or the graduate?
- An Hour of Open Lines - Federal Government Reopens
We talk about the reopening of the Federal Government, the redistricting of Indiana, and the Epstein Files
- Government Shutdown Hits Day 38
We bring you up to date on the Government Shutdown on Day 38 as SNAP Benefits are in limbo, and the FAA has reduced air traffic by 10%. Plus Bridget Townsend previews "The Nutcracker Story" produced by students of the "The Performing Arts…
- OPEN LINES SHOW 10-26-25
Lisa Hayes from Pink 4 Ever Ending Disparities explains what "Pink 4 Ever" Day is and how the organization helps people on their Breast Cancer Journey. Stephan and Stephanie Sanders gives us an update ahead of the 2025 Thanksgiving Giveawa…
- The Difference A Dad Makes
Brother Thomas X Williams and Kelin Mark Sr explain the "Dad Difference" an online series they are hosting to show the importance of dad's in education.
- "Armed African-American Kids" among those wrongly blamed after Mark Sanchez stabbing
We follow the latest after FOX Sports Host Mark Sanchez is stabbed and then arrested in Indianapolis.
- America reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension on ABC
Listeners react to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air at ABC; along with pressure from the FCC and Trump Administration.
- HBCU College Fair; Jimmy Kimmel Returns to TV
Jerre Quinn, President of the Indiana Black Alumni Council gives details on the 2025 HBCU Career Fair at Martin University.
- Labor Day Edition of Open Lines
We review a week of headlines following a mass shooting in Minneapolis, The Latest on Trump, Media Consolidation and a curfew in Indianapolis.
- Pike Twp. Trustee Annette Johnson says Board Members are holding the township's business hostage
Pike Township Trustee Annette Johnson says 3 members of the Pike Township aren't showing up for work, in turn stopping the township government from conducting its business.
- Updates from IMPD Chief Chris Bailey after curfew quiets downtown
Updates from IMPD Chief Chris Bailey after curfew quiets downtown by Cameron Ridle
- An Hour of Open Lines - What's On Your Mind
We take listener calls for an hour of Open Lines
- An Hour of Open Lines
We spend the hour with callers as we react to the news of the week.
- What's the plan for right now?
What's the plan for right now? by Cameron Ridle
- An Hour of Open Lines
An Hour of Open Lines by Cameron Ridle
- An Hour of Open Lines
We cover the latest in Indianapolis, The Indiana Statehouse, The White House and even the WNBA.
- Continued Conversation: Indiana's Public Media Stations to lose government funding
Continued Conversation: Indiana's Public Media Stations to lose government funding by Cameron Ridle
- Meet The Media: Indiana's Public Radio and TV stations are in big trouble
Free Information is being defunded. Indianapolis public radio and TV stations are losing their state funding as President Trump is also cutting off federal funding for stations. We discuss the role of "public media" as the free information…
- The Slippery Slope we are already on
We catch up on the latest happening at the Statehouse and The White House as President Trump reaches his 100 days in office for his second term; meanwhile Indiana's Lt. Governor thinks the 3/5 compromise was "great."
- Indiana Teachers Head to the Statehouse
Monica Shellhamer, 2nd Vice President of the Indianapolis Education Association explains why teachers will be wearing red and showing up to the Statehouse on April 14, 2025.
- America Protesting In The Streets and Paying Out of Pocket
America Protesting In The Streets and Paying Out of Pocket: We discuss how tariffs are paid for and the nationwide protests against the White House. Plus, Crystal Owhoso-Maddox from Marian University joins us with a preview of the 2025 Sum…
- The President of The United States is not a King
The President is NOT a King. We discussion the constitution and how it calls for separations of power.
- The US Department of Education does NOT educate your kids; YOUR STATE does
The President is in the process of closing the US Dept. of Education, but that's not who actually educates your kids. Your state does. We explain.
- IPS's Dr. Aleesia Johnson explains the "IPS Vs Charter School" Fight
Dr. Aleesia Johnson joins us for the first time on Open Lines. She comes to the show as she is in a battle for funding at the Statehouse. She explains the Us VS Them fight between IPS Schools and Indianapolis Charter Schools.
- The State of Our Nation
After The President's Address to Congress callers sound off on the current state of our nation.
- An Hour of Open Lines
We spend the hour talking about everything from IPS to Donald Trump
- The Mind Trust explains the IPS District Vs Public Charter School Battle
Shannon Williams from the Mind Trust explains the battle between Indianapolis Public Schools and The Indianapolis Public Charter Schools.
- An Hour of Open Lines
An Hour of Open Lines by Cameron Ridle
- Indy NAACP calls on residents to help save public schools
Crystal Radcliff, TyJuan Garrett and Regia Turner-Barcklay from the Greater Indianapolis Chapter join Open Lines to talk education and the bills coming from the State House impacting Indianapolis Public Schools.
- The Power of The Black Dollar, Vote and Decision
Greg Meriweather joins us to talk economics, the power of the Black dollar, vote and decisions.
- Rep. Earl Harris Jr updates us on Indiana's 2025 Legislative Session
Rep. Earl Harris Jr joins us with an update on the bills being proposed at the Indiana State House.
- Inauguration Eve 2025 - Owning The Information
On the day before Donald Trump takes the White House for the second time we lay out what happening with owning the information.
- HB 1136 Would Dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools
HB 1136 Would Dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools by Cameron Ridle
- New Year 2025
Cameron Kicks of 2025 with a look at the topics coming our way in the new year.
- Open Lines: The Last Show of 2024
Open Lines: The Last Show of 2024 by Cameron Ridle