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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Sep 22

Thanks to everyone who has shown up for this year's Swing In September concerts! We've seen a great turn out each week. 😊 Your support means so much!

📍 One more show this Friday at 6:30pm in Dunn Meadow

A young man plays the drums. His kit is ocean blue. A cloudy sky with sun rays peeking through is in the background.

A bright sky, with fluffy white clouds and sun rays peeking through. Text reads: "THE SUMMER I FELL IN LOVE WITH JAZZ"

A young woman plays the trumpet. A cloudy sky with sun rays peeking through is in the background.

WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Aug 25

READ MORE: www.ipm.org/blog/2025-08...

IU Media School appoints Michael Arnold as executive director of Integrated Public Media

Indiana University’s Media School Names Michael Arnold Executive Director of Indiana Public MediaIndiana University has appointed veteran public media leader Michael Arnold as the new executive direct...

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Aug 25

Michael Arnold, a media executive with 25 years of leadership experience in public broadcasting, will be Indiana University Bloomington’s next executive director of integrated public media, a newly redefined role within The Media School.

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Aug 25

After an extensive search, WFIU & @wtiu.bsky.social are proud to welcome a new executive director this fall!

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Mar 14

In Indianapolis, hundreds gathered with signs along the steps of the Statehouse, where eight speakers, including a state senator and a state representative, shared words with demonstrators.

Hear what they had to say: indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofsci...

Stand Up for Science

On March 7th, thousands gathered across the nation to Stand Up for Science. We visited the protest in Indianapolis and talked with some participants.

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Mar 14

On March 7th, over 60 cities in the U.S. hosted #StandUpForScience rallies to protest recent executive orders from the Trump administration, such as layoffs to science professionals and cuts to the federal funding of research initiatives.

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David Brent Johnson @davidbrentjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 1

Kicking off a loud & proud celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth w/this dive into a decade where wartime circumstances briefly increased opportunities for women jazz artists.
#JazzWomen
#1940s

Jazz Women Of The 1940s

Women instrumentalists thrived in the upside-down jazz world of wartime America.

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Feb 10

'What She Wants: Poems on Obsession, Desire, Despair, Euphoria' by Kim Dower

What She Wants

Kim Dower reads "She’ll do anything for food," "Unruly Aura," "What She Wants," "Kisses with Dreams in Them," and "Obsession."

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Feb 10

As we approach Valentine's Day, 'The Poets Weave' features a collection with an edge...poems based on the idea of "limerence," or the state of being obsessively infatuated with someone.

Today, many scientists believe that limerence is not only a psychological state but a neurological one. 🧠

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Feb 10

Thank you for the support!

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Feb 10

Thank you for the support!

@wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social WFIU/WTIU newsroom

fluxt [née fluxed] @fluxt.bsky.social · Feb 1

As Trump's FCC threatens this week to sabotage @npr.org (shorturl.at/7yhuR), here's a perfect example of a public radio story with broad appeal, politics notwithstanding: Sara Wittmeyer at Indiana's @wfiu.bsky.social, on a priceless archive of historic sports recordings.

www.npr.org/2025/02/01/n...

How one teen's project in 1947 led to a rare collection of sports broadcast recordings

In 1947, Indiana teenager John Miley began recording radio sports broadcasts. There are now more than 44,000 of them in his collection.

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Jan 27

Hey folks! Do you live in south-central Indiana? (Bloomington, Martinsville, Columbus, Jasper, Greencastle, +more)

Follow our newsroom for local coverage! ⤵️

WFIU/WTIU News @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social · Jan 24

All of our accounts and reporters, all in one place. Check it out! go.bsky.app/L5vnakM

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Jan 24

Thanks for your feedback! We're coming up with some new plans for social engagement, including our (very new) news account on BlueSky @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social. Our main engagement for Noon Edition will always be calling in and email.

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Jan 22

In the final weeks of his presidency, Biden commuted all but 3 death row prisoners' to a life sentence without parole.

Now back in office, Pres. Trump says he intends to resume federal executions.

This special bonus episode of Rush to Kill airs Jan. 23. Listen at wfiu.org/rushtokill

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Jan 14

📢 Class is in session! NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is officially OPEN. 🎵

Unsigned musicians are invited to submit a video performing at a desk (any desk!) for the chance to play a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

Winners will also be paired with a mentor in the music industry! 📈

NPRExtra @nprextra.bsky.social · Jan 14

NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest Is Live!

The 11th edition of the Contest is now accepting submissions.

www.npr.org

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Jan 14

WFIU Morning Edition host and resident music nerd Lisa Robbin Young is taking us to new places!

THE INFLUENCERS is our first cross-platform production diving solely into the background of contemporary pop artists. Ep. #1 digs into the surprising characters that will later inspire Lizzo...🎤✨

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Jan 14

To those of you who said you *don't* like jazz (cries), we have some major news to share! ⤵️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dewe...

What is 'The Influencers?' | Show Announcement

YouTube video by WTIU & WFIU - Indiana Public Media

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Jan 9

Renowned jazz educator and Bloomingtonian Janis Stockhouse, who passed away on Dec. 23, was a widely beloved figure in the Indiana jazz community and beyond.

Enjoy a tribute show with contributions from fellow musicians and educators at the link below:

indianapublicmedia.org/nightlights/...

Remembering Janis Stockhouse

Jazz artists and educators Natalie Boeyink, Rachel Caswell, and Lissa May discuss the life and legacy of the longtime Bloomington High School North band director.

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Dec 17

Enjoy a snazzy, jazzy starter pack from our fave WFIU jazz host! 😀🎵

David Brent Johnson @davidbrentjohnson.bsky.social · Dec 4

Here’s a jazz starter pack, with a V. 2 to follow as more artists, media outlets, writers, fans and others continue to fly the Bluesky way (suggestions welcome in the comments). #Jazzsky

go.bsky.app/5cak61Z

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David Brent Johnson @davidbrentjohnson.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hello fellow Bluesky fliers! I’m a jazz DJ & am hoping to help build a jazz community here.
I also love books of all kinds, history, film, radio, indie rock, & my cat Helen.
I host a weekday jazz show for wfiu.org & produce the weekly historical program Night Lights (wfiu.org/nightlights). #Jazzsky

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thank you for bringing your fine words to our listeners' ears! 🪶

Joseph Kerschbaum @josephkerschbaum.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thanks, @wfiu.bsky.social, for hosting me to read a new batch of poems from my most recent poetry collection. Folks, give this a listen if you need a bit of poetry in your day. indianapublicmedia.org/poetsweave/g...

Ghost in the Graveyard

Joseph Kerschbaum reads "Distance From Here," "Into the Darkness," "Ghost in the Graveyard," and "Afterlife."

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Nov 19

We're gonna keep jazzin' it up but we appreciate your support! And I'm sure our journalists will also appreciate this comment 😊

a cat is laying on a bed in a room

ALT: a cat is laying on a bed in a room

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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hi there, public radio nerds! My name is Sam - the social media manager for WFIU Public Radio in Bloomington, IN.

Our producers have been asking me - is the jazz crowd on Bluesky? So I must ask...are you here? 👀

What are you listening to these days?

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