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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Indiana University's Luddy School Digitizes Revolutionary War Artifacts (via @wfiu.bsky.social) www.ipm.org/news/2026-08... More Direct From Luddy School (via Indiana Univ) news.iu.edu/luddy/live/n... #onlinearchives #archives #history
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Dr. Andreas Ioannides, pianist and artistic director of ChamberFest Brown County, speaks about the origins of the festival and the versatile line up for seven days of performances. www.ipm.org/2026-08-18/c...
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ChamberFest Brown County
Listen to a conversation with pianist Andreas Ioannides about the this year's festival
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨 VENUE UPDATE 🚨 Due to weather conditions, tonight's Jazz In July concert will be held indoors at the Columbus Commons. 📍 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN
A WFIU Jazz In July graphics that says: Venue Change! Tonight at 7pm. Columbus Commons indoors.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Join us in Columbus (IN) for Jazz in July with the Visions Jazz Ensemble! ✨ This year’s performance highlights the Ensemble's "Of The People," a special program celebrating America's 250th anniversary. 📆 Friday, July 17 at 7pm 📍 Bartholomew Co. Public Library 💵 FREE and open to the public
A graphic for WFIU's Jazz in July concert with the Visions Jazz Ensemble shows a black-and-white photo of the 8-piece group. Friday, July 17 at 7pm at the Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, Indiana. Free to attend.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
"While I wasn’t involved in producing these projects, I see firsthand every day the dedication our journalists bring to their work. This recognition offers an opportunity to reflect on something larger than the awards themselves: why trusted local journalism matters."
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WFIU/WTIU News @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Good afternoon, Hoosiers! Today is the day of the primary election and we will be providing updates throughout the day. Check out our election coverage at ipm.org/election
A graphic that reads ELECTION 2026 with the WFIU and WTIU news logos beneath it. The background is the Indiana flag.
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NPRExtra @nprextra.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
You asked, and we listened. Here's how this week's ruling in federal court affects funding for NPR and public media. (🧵)
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Back by popular demand... it's WFIU #PetDay! Visit wfiu.org to participate 🐶🐱 ...or simply enjoy these cute pets from WFIU listeners like you!
A photo of an all-black horse with its back turned to the camera. It stands by a fence, looking at a radio perched on top of one fence post. The image says "Raven can't talk right now; her show is on"A photo of a French Bulldog sitting on someone's lap with a sassy expression. Text on the photo says: Olive gives me side eye if she thinks I'm about to turn off WFIU.A photo collage of two white dogs. A photo of a summer jazz concert is placed behind them. Text on the photo says: Terry and Buddy Boy are SEATED for a jazzy evening. A screenshot of a Tweet from user ayoedebiri says: I'm seated. The theater employees are scared and asking me to leave because it's quote not released yet end quote. But I'm simply too seated.A photo of Chester, an orange tabby cat sleeping on an arm chair. A fake dating profile lays atop the image with the name of a fake website, purr fect match dot com. The dating profile for Chester lists his interests as: Taking long walks to the fridge. And listening to Morning Music on WFIU.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Our Early Music America Emerging Artist Showcase wraps up today with the incredible ensemble Comtessa! 🏰 Since 2018, EMA has been highlighting the most promising talent in the field, and this 2025 laureate is a perfect example of the high caliber of historical performance today.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop, brings a compelling program to Bloomington, Ind. this week, featuring the works of Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann. Hear about the concert night’s selections and the connections between them in a recent interview: www.ipm.org/2026-03-20/p...
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Philadelphia Orchestra at the IU Auditorium
Listen to a conversation with luminary conductor Marin Alsop about the concert
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The future of early music is here! 🌟 This week on HARMONIA, we continue our celebration of Early Music America's Emerging Artist series with Ars Poetica:
Poster image for the Early Music America Emerging Artists showcase on Harmonia Early Music - a program airing on WFIU Public Radio and streaming at ipm.org/harmonia. The poster features a large photo of four performers with instruments - a dulcian, which is a Renaissance woodwind similar to the bassoon, a violin, and a lute guitar.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This week on HARMONIA, we’re kicking off a month-long celebration of the Early Music America Emerging Artist series with 2025 laureate Charlotte Tang!
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The latest episode of @npr.org's WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME!, recorded live in Bloomington, features panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie. "Not My Job" guest Olympic Swimmer Lilly King plays a game called "Lilly King meet these Lil' Kings." ⤵️
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'Wait Wait' for February 28. 2026: Live in Bloomington with Lilly King!
This week, Wait Wait is live in Bloomington, Indiana with host Peter Sagal, special guest Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Indiana Public Media director Mike Arnold recently shared his thoughts about what the future of public media can be. Take a look! ➡️ current.org/2026/02/its-...
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Opinion: It’s time for public radio to reclaim its educational identity
In a post-CPB world, embracing our original purpose as a “school of the sky” is not nostalgia — it is strategy.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The second-highest-ranking official in Indiana, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, openly identifies as a Christian nationalist, igniting a fierce debate from the statehouse to the pulpit.
A square podcast tile from WFIU Public Radio. In the background, a black and white photo of church pews cast in soft light. The words "Red, White, and Righteous" are centered on the image. The letter "T" in righteous has been replaced by a graphic of a cross wrapped in the American flag.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Hosted by WFIU's Kayte Young, Alex Chambers, and Tyler Lake, NICE WORK is a new podcast that explores the arts, culture, and imagination of south central Indiana. Find the first four episodes streaming now: ipm.org/nicework
Multimedia collage. 3 adults - a man, woman and man, have their hands outstretched to the camera. In the background is Claude Monet's painting "Poppies." Hand written text floats above the people's heads, saying "Nice Work - A WFIU Podcast"
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Thank you for your contributions!
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
After an extensive search, WFIU & @wtiu.bsky.social are proud to welcome a new executive director this fall!
A headshot from the shoulders up of an older Caucasian man. His hair is short and gray; his eyes are blue; he wears glasses and a blue collared shirt.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
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 · 01/03/2025
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
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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 · 10/02/2025
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 · 10/02/2025
Thank you for the support! @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social WFIU/WTIU newsroom
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Hey folks! Do you live in south-central Indiana? (Bloomington, Martinsville, Columbus, Jasper, Greencastle, +more) Follow our newsroom for local coverage! ⤵️
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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 · 14/01/2025
📢 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! 📈
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
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...
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What is 'The Influencers?' | Show Announcement
YouTube video by WTIU & WFIU - Indiana Public Media
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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/...
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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 · 17/12/2024
Enjoy a snazzy, jazzy starter pack from our fave WFIU jazz host! 😀🎵
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David Brent Johnson @davidbrentjohnson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
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 · 21/11/2024
Thank you for bringing your fine words to our listeners' ears! 🪶
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
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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