Open Lines

Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle As the state and city begin to re-open, coronavirus concerns persist. PLUS details on the census and 2020 election. For the full hour, we take listener questions and comments about what’s happening in the community.

Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle The shooting death of 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed by an IMPD officer has sparked local and national outrage. For the full hour, we take listener questions and comments on the incident.  

Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Free college tuition is still available to Indiana teens through 21st Century Scholars! Indy Achieves gives us all the details. Also, we take listener calls on social distancing, the state reopening and more hot topics. Indy Achieves (starts at 4:00 mark) – For more information and to apply […]

Last week, the Marion County Election Board began mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters in Marion County providing ample time for voters to return their applications. Voters who want to vote absentee by mail should: 1. Follow the enclosed instructions. 2. Complete the application. 3. Mail the application to the election board using […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Coronavirus has disproportionately impacted Black people in Indiana. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus vice chair Rep. Earl Harris talks to us about their recommendations to the governor’s office. Also, Marion County Clerk Myla Eldridge explains how absentee voting will work in June for the 2020 primary election. Rep. […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle Infectious disease expert Dr. Virginia Caine answers your coronavirus questions on social distancing, how the disease is impacting Black people in Indiana and more! Also, we hear about the prevalence of coronavirus in local prisons and jails. IMPD Major Brian Mahone (starts at 4:00 mark) – Social distancing […]

We won’t have a show this Sunday due to Easter, but we encourage you to tune in for a Radio One holiday special that will air across our stations. This weekend, many families in our community are looking for ways to stay connected in the age of social distancing. This is amplified tenfold for those […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel, Cameron Ridle and Tina Cosby Interviews with a local legislator fighting for more robust COVID19 protections in correctional facilities, IU Health’s FREE virtual screening and a traveling ER doctor gives her perspective from the front lines. Senator JD Ford, District 29 (starts at 3:25 mark) Dr. Michelle Saysana, IU Health (starts […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle with special guest host Tina Cosby  An Indianapolis woman with coronavirus speaks out on her bout with the illness, a local doctor goes in depth from the front lines and more! IMPD Chief Randal Taylor (Updates including officers who have contracted COVID19 – starts at 4:00 mark) Lesley […]

On the March 22 episode of Open Lines, hosted by Radio One’s Ebony Chappel, Cameron Ridle and Tina Cosby, Marie Mackintosh of Employ Indy spoke about thousands of jobs available right now to Indianapolis workers whose finances and employment may have been affected due to widespread COVID19 closures and layoffs. Also, area community service providers […]

Coronavirus(COVID-19)

Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine MD answers your questions about Coronavirus on a Special Edition of Open Lines hosted by Radio One’s Cameron Ridle, Ebony Chappel and Tina Cosby.     Coronavirus in Indiana As of March 18 – Indiana has 39 confirmed cases of Coronavirus. The Indiana State Department of […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel (@ebonythewriter) and Cameron Ridle (@cameronridle) First Guest: Ahmed Young, Chief of External Affairs and General Counsel for IPS discusses the district’s plan for the coronavirus and addresses the transportation plan following a massive call-off of bus drivers and attendants. Second Guest: (starts at 36:22 mark) Shonna Majors, Director of Community Violence […]