In the wake of two IMPD police officers being indicted in connection to the death of Herman Whitfield III, the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police is calling on police officers to no longer respond to mental health disturbances unless a known crime or articulated threat has taken place.

Also on the show: Ezkenazi Health is adding resources to low-income neighborhoods. Dr. Kimberly McElroy-Jones and Tedd Grain from Ezkenzi joins live with details.

Plus, The Indy Public Library is working to inspire the next generation of healthcare providers through history. Cordia Watkins from the IndyPL explains.

Indy FOP says officers should no longer respond to mental health crisis runs

Jerre Quinn, President of the Indiana Black Alumni Council gives details on the 2025 HBCU Career Fair at Martin University. 

HBCU College Fair; Jimmy Kimmel Returns to TV

Listeners react to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air at ABC; along with pressure from the FCC and Trump Administration.

America reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension on ABC

We follow the latest after FOX Sports Host Mark Sanchez is stabbed and then arrested in Indianapolis.

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Brother Thomas X Williams and Kelin Mark Sr explain the "Dad Difference" an online series they are hosting to show the importance of dad's in education.

The Difference A Dad Makes

Lisa Hayes from Pink 4 Ever Ending Disparities explains what "Pink 4 Ever" Day is and how the organization helps people on their Breast Cancer Journey.

Stephan and Stephanie Sanders gives us an update ahead of the 2025 Thanksgiving Giveaway for the Mozel Sanders Foundation. 

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We bring you up to date on the Government Shutdown on Day 38 as SNAP Benefits are in limbo, and the FAA has reduced air traffic by 10%. Plus Bridget Townsend previews "The Nutcracker Story" produced by students of the "The Performing Arts Conservatory."

Government Shutdown Hits Day 38

We talk about the reopening of the Federal Government, the redistricting of Indiana, and the Epstein Files

An Hour of Open Lines - Federal Government Reopens

Homecoming: Who do we celebrate the felon or the graduate?

Trump continues to pressure Indiana to redistrict

Indiana's House of Representatives passes a map that would give Indiana 9 republicans and 0 democrats in the US House of Representatives. The bill moves to the Indiana senate next week. Our listeners react.

Indiana Houses passes gerrymandered congressional maps

"Open Lines with Cameron Ridle" airs LIVE Sunday Mornings at 8AM on 106.7 WTLC-FM and HOT 100.9 WHHH-FM Indianapolis.

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