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'I joke that I went from selling paper money to toilet paper,' says former banker
Originally aired 8-25-2025. Cindy Schum grew up in a troubled family situation and, as she describes herself today, was terribly shy and awkward. Sti…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
World Cup team could call Westfield home; plus, progress reports on downtown projects
In the third consecutive episode with updates on major stories from the past year, this week's IBJ Podcast features IBJ’s Mickey Shuey, who covers re…
5 months ago
The 'difficult, complex work' of extending life expectancy in five Indy neighborhoods
IBJ Podcast host Mason King first interviewed Jamal Smith late in 2024 about an ambitious initiative to do no less than increase the life expectancy …
5 months, 1 week ago
Pete the Planner's predictions for housing, higher ed, energy and a potential tariff mess
We’re in the midst of the holidays—always a good time for reflection. And this week that means holding Pete the Planner accountable for bold predicti…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
You're a skeptical, penny-pinching CEO. What are your first steps for adopting AI?
2025 will probably go down as the year artificial intelligence became an inevitable aspect of our lives. Anyone wishing to use it as a research tool,…
6 months ago
Buc-ee’s, Wally’s and Wawa converge on Indy as convenience stores become cultural forces
Convenience stores are having a cultural moment. It’s more than a moment, actually—but they do like to emphasize speed. And after decades of being th…
6 months, 1 week ago
Percussionists beat path to Indianapolis to celebrate their craft
If you’re someone who believes the drummer is more than someone at the back of the stage who keeps time, this week’s Percussive Arts Society Internat…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
What’s behind the Indiana Legislature’s special session on redistricting and how could it play out?
Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session of the Indiana Legislature, set to begin Monday, Nov. 3, that could make Indiana one of states to redraw…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Pat East on the new buzz over buying businesses—and potential red flags
We’ve developed a romantic ideal of entrepreneurism in recent decades closely connected to startup culture and the brave souls who want to create som…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Pete the Planner on what to do when you're furloughed
As the federal government shutdown drags on and thousands of federal workers are going without paychecks, we thought it would be a great time to chec…
7 months ago