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Jim Merritt, author and former Indiana State Senator
August 31, 2026
Jim Merritt is one of the good guys. He is also the author of a new book, “Lessons Learned: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? History Says No.” Senator...
Chad Frank, mayor of Connersville
August 29, 2026
The podcast is telling a different story today—one of resilience, leadership, and community after the floods that devastated parts of Indiana in August. Our special podcast interview today is with...
Dave Hyde, award-winning sports journalist and Substack commentator
August 24, 2026
Dave Hyde is the latest superstar sports journalist to join Substack, and he’s our guest on this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss the mystery that is the WNBA,...
Tim Brando, award-winning sports journalist and commentator
August 17, 2026
After several decades in the booth, Tim Brando is still at the top of his game. He’s also this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss Caitlin...
Joe Manchin, former United States Senator and author of “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense”
August 12, 2026
Of all the books being written on this era of politics, none of them strike closer to the truth than “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense” by Joe Manchin....
Michael Leppert, author, commentator, Hoosier-based savant
August 10, 2026
You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve read his books, and now you get to listen to Michael Leppert on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Among other topics, Michael discusses writing...
James M. Scott, author of “Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War”
August 03, 2026
The twin anniversaries of the use of atomic weapons by the United States against Japan are in early August. We visit the deployment of this unprecedented arsenal and the Japanese...
Ed Simcox, former Indiana Secretary of State and author of “In The Room: A Memoir”
July 27, 2026
Our special guest this week is one of the most distinguished, respected, and beloved public servants in Indiana history. Ed Simcox joins Jim Shella and me for a revealing and...