WFIU Public Radio

01/11/2026

Outdoor art like this Calder sculpture is meant to withstand the elements. But even a sturdy steel giant like this needs some attention from time to time.

That’s where Katie Chattin comes in. She’s the Director of Art and Cultural Heritage at Indiana University and the Associate Director of University Collections.

On the latest NICE WORK, Kayte Young speaks with Chattin about the multi-year process of restoring Peau Rouge to its original glory, and the importance of maintaining art in public spaces.

👉 Listen on WFIU Sundays at noon, or anytime as a podcast

01/10/2026

"Hope In Progress: Understanding Cancer Research" is a new six-part series exploring the frontlines of cancer research at Indiana University, revealing how discoveries in the lab are transforming patient care, prevention, and survivorship in Indiana and beyond.

In this kick-off episode, host Dr. Richard Carpenter talks with Dr. Maegan Capitano and oncology social worker Brynn Parkinson about cancers from two perspectives: the lab bench and the living room.

👉 Listen now on our website and anywhere you get your podcasts

01/10/2026

PHOTO GALLERY: Behind a near-flawless performance from quarterback Fernando Mendoza and a stifling defensive effort, the Hoosiers defeated Oregon 56–22 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Behind a near-flawless performance from quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Hoosiers defeated Oregon 56–22 in the Peach Bowl to earn a spot in the National Championship Game.

01/10/2026

Law enforcement and others warn there are increased instances of fraud linked to cryptocurrency ATMs, or "crypto kiosks."

State lawmakers want to increase regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs, or “crypto kiosks” in hopes of preventing further scammers from using the machines.

01/10/2026

The Indiana Hoosiers are going to play for a National Championship.

01/10/2026

IU football has won respect from some administration critics.

01/09/2026

The Trump administration on Thursday announced Indiana as one of two new national drone test sites — a designation that could attract jobs and spending from the industry.

01/09/2026

Several hundred people gathered at Monument Circle in Indianapolis to protest ICE and the killing of Renee Good on Thursday, joining a wave of nationwade protests.

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Good Wednesday morning sparked a wave of protests in Minnesota and other states.

01/09/2026

Hoosier fans are arriving in droves to Atlanta for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl tonight. The Ducks and Hoosiers will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz stadium on ESPN.

The Georgia Aquarium hosted Indiana and Oregon fans last night as one of the many festivities leading up to the national semifinal game tonight.

01/09/2026

Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, had announced last summer that he wouldn’t seek reelection to the Senate seat he first won in 2006 but on Wednesday filed for another term on the first day of the candidacy filing period.

Republican Sen. Greg Walker is reversing his decision to retire from the Indiana Legislature, citing the political turmoil from the congressional redistricting debate.

01/09/2026

Monroe County Public Library director Grier Carson on why we should think of public libraries as public trusts.

01/04/2026

Safely guarded within the Lilly Library's walls, there are thousands of rare books, manuscripts, and special collections. A Gutenberg bible. Shakespeare’s first folio!
..and a surprising amount of hair.

The librarians and curators have mixed feelings about the hair. 🥴