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10/05/2026

What’s huapango? And what’s clave? Kate gives you a two-for-one this week to wrap up our Latin series by answering a listener question and recommending a piece that features both rhythms!

¡Perfecto, y gracias por sintonizarnos!

10/01/2026

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has made a plan to review the rate increase for AES Indiana, but a decision on whether to reduce it will likely come after customers are paying the higher, full cost.

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will review how the rate increase AES is affected by a planned Google data center project and announced purchase of AES’s parent company by BlackRock and other investors.

10/01/2026

The Independent running to be Indiana’s next secretary of state said he wants to see the office banned from endorsing other candidates or donating to a political party.

The Independent running to be Indiana's next secretary of state said he wants to see the office banned from endorsing other candidates or donating to a political party.

09/30/2026

The Indianapolis Zoo is working to restore its accreditation. It announced on Sept. 28 that it lost national accreditation through the Association for Zoo and Aquariums, or AZA. That status renewal was set to start October 1st.

The Zoo announced on Sept. 28 that it lost national accreditation through the Association for Zoo and Aquariums, or AZA.

09/30/2026

“Global disruptions are still there, but I expect that could gyrate between now and the midterms,” Braun told reporters Monday. “So I am extending the emergency for another month.”

Indiana farmers are getting relief under a measure taken by Gov. Mike Braun. The state’s gas tax holiday is also getting an extension.

09/28/2026

This week, as we continue with Latin dance rhythms for the month of September, Kate answers a fun listener question from the comments last week and demonstrates the pasodoble!

Featured piece: España Cañi, written by Spanish Pascual Marquina Narro in the 1920s, from the album “Fiesta!” by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Pro tip: if you’re into ballroom dancing or “Dancing with the Stars” check out the adorable Australian 1992 Baz Luhrmann movie “Strictly Ballroom” which is about competitive ballroom and features the protagonists’ search for the true essence of the pasodoble. It’s a real charmer!

09/26/2026

Classical Beat’s Joshua “Sock Joplin” Thompson presents a series of short interviews with the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis’ 2026 Commissioned Composer, GRAMMY Award-winning composer and violinist, Jessie Montgomery. Enjoy Part 1!

09/23/2026

On September 26, join WBAA, WFYI and the Tippecanoe County Public Library for a screening and conversation about American Masters: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore. Experience Marlee Matlin’s journey — told in her own language, ASL — and celebrate the power of representation and voice. The event is free and open to all. Register today: https://bit.ly/4478uMi

09/19/2026

Looking for family fun? Join us October 26 at West Lafayette Public Library and October 29 at Tippecanoe County Public Library for a screening of Super Why's Comic Book Adventures, along with light refreshments and activities. With two sessions available, it's easier than ever to join the fun!

Learn more: https://www.wbaa.org/community-calendar/event/super-whys-comic-book-adventures-screening-multiple-dates-26-08-2026-09-56-16

09/17/2026

We’re covering Latin dance rhythms for the month of September on classical FAQ. Maybe you’re a fan of the aria “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” (“Love is a rebellious bird”) from Bizet’s opera Carmen, and are wondering why it’s more often referred to as “the Habanera from Carmen” than by the name of the aria itself. What’s a habanera? Kate explains, and then we’ll clap it out. You can hear Kate Botello locally weekdays from 6:00-10:00 AM on WICR and WBAA.