Here’s a quick follow-up (what did you think I was talking about in the title?) to the blog posting about me getting kicked out of yesterday’s Concerned Clergy meeting. It turns out they weren’t discussing some major public policy issue but how they are going to do their next round of elections.   The current head […]

Here’s something that doesn’t happen everyday. I got kicked out of a meeting of the Indianapolis-based Concerned Clergy this morning. I’m shaking my head too. It would have been one thing if I was a money changer, but I’m just a guy with an opinion and humble radio talk show. I know I’m not a […]

As annoyed as I am with crime in Indianapolis, I am actually more astounded by the blatant stupidity of some criminals.  As a famous caped crusader once said, “criminals are a cowardly lot” but the guys who reportedly broke into Don’s Gun Shop at 38th and Lafayette just take the cake. Not only did they […]

You would think with major issues facing the city like crime and serious financial issues, some people still find time for foolishness. No, I’m not talking about the City-County Council and the Ethics panel which Councilor Paul Bateman stepped down and Bill Oliver never showed concerning the not so bright actions of Monroe Gray. I’m […]

I’m heading down to Southern Indiana to give a speech and be part of a panel discussion this morning.  So today’s entry is pretty much open to whatever is on your minds.  I’ll be back this afternoon and if you’re up for it, join me tonight for WXNT’s Cocktails and Conversation at McCormick and Schmik’s  […]

This week marked the first week of school for students at IPS’ John Marshall Middle School on the city’s east side. Unfortunately some parents forgot; about half of them. Out of about 800 students, nearly half of them have not shown up for class.  Lawrence Township Trustee Mike Hobbes is announcing today that his office […]

Marion County Public Safety Director tells me the city does have a comprehensive plan to fighting crime and it is showing results, despite the sharp increase in homicides.  Scott Newman made his comments this morning as law enforcement officials were dealing with a murder-suicide that began in the 5700 block of Georgetown and ended following […]

Although the headlines have been pretty full lately, there are some things that have been under the surface that I think are worth mentioning. If you were wondering how a prominent pastor’s daughter ended up being a victim of violent crime, my police sources say her husband was allegedly mixed up with some bad actors […]

I now have a new tradition. The second Saturday night of Indiana Black Expo, I work the door at Nicki Blaine’s Cigar and Martini bar. I do it to get a feel for the atmosphere and to see what problems occur when thousands of teenagers are unleashed on downtown Indianapolis and what the impact would […]