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Is something missing in the conversation about violence?
December 16, 2024
Rev. Harrison talks about whether something is missing in the conversation about violence in Indianapolis and around the country. What might we not be talking about that we should be when...
What does the 2024 election mean?
November 10, 2024
On this episode, Rev Harrison talks with Annette Johnson, the Pike Township Trustee, and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis about the 2024 presidential election. The election is now...
Is Kamala Harris in trouble with black men in America?
October 11, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about a recent Newsweek article that asks whether Kamala Harris is in trouble with black men in America in her campaign.
The story of Byron Austin
September 20, 2024
Rev Harrison talks to Byron Austin who was known on the streets as Low Down. He spent about 15 year in prison and later came out and became an OG for...
Does Indianapolis have a police officer shortage?
September 13, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about whether Indianapolis now has a police officer shortage.
Another Surge of Violence in Indianapolis Costs a 3-Year Old His life
September 06, 2024
Rev Harrison discusses the recent violence in Indianapolis. We have seen a surge of violence in Indianapolis and Lawrence and, sadly, we have seen a 3-year-old boy killed.
Remembering George Nelson
August 30, 2024
Rev Harrison and Rev Richard Willoughby, Pastor of Promised Land Christian Church, remember George Nelson, who was the owner of Pa & Ma’s Backyard BBQ restaurant. George was shot and killed...
Is Journalism Dead in America?
August 23, 2024
Rev Harrison and special guest Greg Doyle, sports columnist from the Indianapolis Star, discuss whether journalism is dead in America today and why so many people have lost trust in...
Christianity, politics, culture and the black church
August 16, 2024
Rev Harrison talks continues his conversation about Christianity, politics, culture and the black church. Today’s guest is Pastor Richard Willoughby from Promised Land Christian Church.
Is the Church Compromised?
August 09, 2024
Rev Harrison talks with Former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor John Hall and Pike Township Trustee Annette Johnson about whether the Christian church is compromised these days because it is so influenced...
Having Faith in the Current Political Climate
July 26, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about political presidential race this year and what it means for people of faith.
The Tragedy of the Murder of Ron Gee
July 19, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about the tragedy of Ron Gee, founder of Ceasefire Indy, being shot down and killed at a gas station. What does this mean for the city and are...
Dealing with surging violence in Indianapolis
July 12, 2024
Rev. Harrison talks to Rick Snyder, President of the Indianapolis FOP, about the current level of violence in Indianapolis and the impact of an understaffed police department on the city...
Black-on-Black Violence
June 22, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about the taboo subject of black-on-black violence and why, after 60 years, we have not found a solution.
Who’s watching the kids?
June 14, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about a reoccurring problem in Indianapolis. Another incident happened downtown with hundreds unsupervised teens.
What’s happening to American politics?
June 14, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about the news of the conviction of former President Trump and his personal frustration of what is going on in American politics.
Is Christianity in decline?
May 17, 2024
Rev. Harrison talks about whether Christianity in decline in America and is the Bible still relevant in today’s world.
Protesting the War in Gaza
May 03, 2024
Rev Harrison talks about the protests that are happening on college campuses across the country concerning the war in Gaza between the Israelis and Palestinians and its impact in America.
New IMPD Chief, Chris Bailey
April 26, 2024
Rev Harrison talks to the new IMPD Chief, Chris Bailey. They talk about a variety of issues including what it means to be the new chief, what the challenges of being...
Podcast: ‘Not Guilty’ verdict in death of 2-month-old girl
April 19, 2024
The Rev. Charles Harrison talks about the judge in Indianapolis who found a mother “not guilty” on neglect in the death of her 2-month-old daughter.
The Mass Shooting Problem
April 05, 2024
On this episode Rev Harrison talks about the mass shooting that happened in downtown Indianapolis last weekend and what the solutions are to this problem.
Black voters
March 22, 2024
On this episode Rev Harrison talks about black voters. Have black voters put all of their eggs in one basket? If so, has it benefited them as a people and are we...
Religion, Politics, and the Black Church
March 08, 2024
Rev Harrison and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, talk about Religion, Politics and the Black Church
The State of Black America – part 4
March 01, 2024
On this episode, Rev Harrison concludes his conversation with Annette Johnson, the Pike Township Trustee, and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis about the state of Black America. They discuss...
The State of Black America – part 3
February 23, 2024
In part 3 of their discussion on the status of Black America, Rev. Harrison, Annette Johnson, the Pike Township Trustee, and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis focus on...
The State of Black America – part 2
February 16, 2024
In part 2 of their discussion, Rev. Harrison and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, and Annette Johnson, the Pike Township Trustee, continue talking about areas where there has...
The State of Black America – part 1
February 09, 2024
Rev. Harrison and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, and Annette Johnson, the Pike Township Trustee, discuss how far black America has advanced or whether it has stayed stagnant...
Has black America has moved forward in the last 60 years?
January 26, 2024
Rev. Harrison discusses whether black America has moved forward in the last 60 years. Is black leadership today afraid of diversity of thought and leadership to really discuss the issues that...
What’s behind the rise in gun ownership by women?
January 22, 2024
Rev. Harrison discusses women, who are the fastest growing group of gun owners in the United States today and what is driving this trend.
Who will be the next IMPD Chief?
January 12, 2024
Rev. Harrison and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, talk about the hot topic in Indianapolis, who the next chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will be and...
Youth violence from the perspective of a young person
December 15, 2023
Rev. Harrison talks to his 18 year old son Jeremiah about youth violence from the perspective of a young person.
Does Indianapolis have a juvenile violence problem?
December 08, 2023
Rev Harrison talks about whether Indianapolis has a juvenile violence problem.
Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star Columnist
December 01, 2023
Rev. Harrison talks to Gregg Doyel, columnist from the Indianapolis Star, on the article that he did on the TenPoint OG's that patrol 29th and MLK.
Chris Wilburn, Director of Community Engagement at Ivy Tech Community College
November 17, 2023
Rev Harrison and Rev Webster talk to Chris Wilburn, Director of Community Engagement at Ivy Tech Community College
Looking back at the Election
November 10, 2023
Rev Harrison talks to Rev Carlos Perkins, the newly elected District 6 City-County Councilman, and Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee.
Indianapolis deputy chief talks about recent police action shootings
October 27, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev. Webster talk to Kendale Adams, Deputy Chief of IMPD about the string of police action shootings that have been happening since August in Indianapolis.
Anti-Israeli Protests
October 20, 2023
Rev Harrison talks about the anti-Israeli protests that we’re seeing across the country on college campuses and around the world regarding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
Indianapolis Mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve
October 13, 2023
Rev Harrison talks to Jefferson Shreve, Republican candidate for Indianapolis Mayor about the election coming up in November.
Former Indianapolis Mayor, Greg Ballard
September 18, 2023
Rev Harrison talks to former Indianapolis Mayor, Greg Ballard. They discuss his time as mayor as well as the current mayoral race for Indianapolis Mayor.
Why the Indianapolis FoP did not endorse a candidate for mayor
September 08, 2023
Rev Harrison talks to Rick Snyder, President of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police, about the decision of the F.O.P to not endorse a candidate for mayor.
Is this the new norm?
September 01, 2023
Rev Harrison asks whether Indianapolis has become content with the current level of violence. Is this now the new norm?
Are things getting better or worse?
August 25, 2023
Rev Harrison and Rev Webster talk about whether we have made any progress in reducing the level of crime and violence in Indianapolis. Are things getting better or worse?
The challenge of faith and political struggles
August 18, 2023
Rev. Harrison talks about former President Trump and whether he deserves being indicted 4 times after being impeached twice and the challenges that faith raises with the issue.
Hogsett vs Shreve
August 11, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Joe Garrison, cofounder of the North Shadeland Alliance, talk about the Indianapolis Mayor’s race between Joe Hogsett and Jefferson Shreve.
Are Guns the Problem?
July 28, 2023
Rev. Harrison talks about the out of control gun violence in Indianapolis. Is it all about the guns? Do too many people have guns and is this why there is so much...
Talking about Jefferson Shreve
July 24, 2023
Rev. Harrison and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, talk about Jefferson Shreve, the Republican candidate who laid out his controversial public safety plan and whether it helped our...
In memory of Serenity Wilson
July 07, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev. Webster talk about the recent murder of 16 year old Serenity Wilson.
Does Indy need a children and youth curfew law?
June 23, 2023
Rev Harrison and Pastor Webster discuss the controversial issue of whether Indianapolis should have a juvenile curfew given the increase of violence that has been seen this year. Other cites...
Why is Indianapolis not as successful as it used to be at fighting crime?
June 16, 2023
Rev. Harrison gives his commentary on the violence in Indianapolis and why the city is not as successful as it used to be at driving down crime and violence.
Addressing gun violence in Indianapolis
June 02, 2023
Rev Harrison discusses gun violence in Indianapolis and the mayor’s proposals to address the crisis.
What’s stopping the progress?
May 26, 2023
Rev Harrison and Rev Webster discuss the things that are getting in the way of the black community coming together to address the violence problem that has grown in severity...
Does the Ten Point model work?
May 19, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev. Webster discuss the Ten Point model and whether it is a viable option to reduce violence in Indianapolis and whether there is hope for communities of...
Is urban violence a problem of Black America?
May 12, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev Webster talk about whether urban violence is a problem of Black America or is it by product of 400 years of racism in America.
Policing and the defund the police movement
May 05, 2023
Indianapolis F.O.P. President, Rick Snyder, joins Rev. Harrison to talk about Policing and the defund the police movement. They will also take a look back at the month of April when...
Can legislation help fix the problem of easy access to guns?
April 28, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev. Webster discuss the issue of gun violence in America and how it impacts black Americans. Can legislation do anything about the easy access of guns, particularly by...
A controversial view of violence in Indianapolis?
April 21, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev. Webster talk about the surge of violence that has happened in Indianapolis in the last 24 hours and dive into a potentially controversial topic.
A busy week of violence in Indianapolis
April 14, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev. Webster talk about the surging violence in Indianapolis including the recent indictment of 2 Indianapolis police officers and the 3 people who were shot in front...
Cultural differences between generations
March 24, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Pastor Webster talk about the cultural differences between the generations especially where it comes to the black family, marriage, policing, crime and violence, and other topics that...
Has violence in Indianapolis really gotten any better
March 10, 2023
Rev. Harrison and Rev. Terry Webster, Sr. discuss whether the violence in Indianapolis has really gotten any better over the last few years, or have we just moved the goal...
The Breakdown of the Black Family: Real or Myth?
February 24, 2023
Rev Harrison and Rev. Terry Webster, Sr. discuss the break down of the black family and whether the effects of it are real or just a myth.
Does Policing in America Need to Change?
February 17, 2023
Rev Harrison talks with Rick Snyder, President of the Indianapolis F.O.P., about whether policing needs to change in America in light of all the incidents involving police and the challenges...
Policing in America in the aftermath of the Tyre Nichols killing
February 10, 2023
Rev. Terry Webster, Sr. joins Rev Harrison to talk about policing in America today in the aftermath of the Tyre Nichols killing.
Thoughts on Tyre Nichols
January 30, 2023
Rev. Harrison shares his thoughts on the death of Tyre Nichols and the five former officers who have been charged in his death and the implications of that death, not...
Reparations
January 20, 2023
Rev. Harrison discusses the issue of reparations to the descendants of enslaved people in America with John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis.
Recaping Crime in Indianapolis in 2022
January 06, 2023
Rev. Harrison talks about the end of the year numbers of violent crimes in Indianapolis for 2022 as well at the big story of the shooting at Castleton Square Mall,...
A Look Back on 2022
December 30, 2022
Rev Harrison shares his take on where we are with violence in 2022 in Indianapolis from his appearance on the Hammer and Nigel Show.
Rev James Jackson
December 23, 2022
Rev Harrison talks to Rev. James Jackson, pastor of Ferverent Prayer church and candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis.
Does the Ten Point Model Work?
December 19, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to John Hall, former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor, about whether the Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition model to help to curb violence among young black males really work.
Education in Urban Cities
December 02, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Rev. Terry Webster Sr., Pike Township School Board President
The Black vote
November 18, 2022
The Rev. Charles Harrison and his guests -- John Hall, a former deputy mayor of Indianapolis; Bishop Derek Jefferson, president of the Interdenominational Ministry Alliance of Greater Indianapolis; and Olgen...
Ted Feeney, Former President of the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association
November 11, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Ted Feeney, Former President of the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association. They discuss the murder of ten year old Sean Swanson in 2015.
Rick Snyder, Indianapolis F.O.P. President on the Marion County Prosecutor’s race
November 04, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Rick Snyder, Indianapolis F.O.P. President about the Marion County Prosecutor's race.
Joe Garrison, North Shadeland Alliance
October 28, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Joe Garrison, Co-Founder of the North Shadeland Alliance, about the Marion county Prosecutor's race in Indianapolis.
Why is Indianapolis still in a public safety crisis?
October 21, 2022
Rev. Harrison asks why is Indianapolis still in a public safety crisis after 8 years of surging violence in the city.
Black on Black Crime, Part 4 – the consequences of crime and violence in the black community
October 17, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, continuing his conversations about black-on-black crime in America based on the special edition of Ebony magazine from 1979. The...
Andrew Harrison, Republican Candidate for Marion County Clerk
October 07, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Andrew Harrison, Republican Candidate for Marion County Clerk.
Kendale Adams, IMPD Deputy Chief of Investigations, Black-On-Black Crime – part 3
September 30, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to IMPD Deputy Chef of Investigations,Kendale Adams, continuing his conversations about black-on-black crime in America based on the special edition of Ebony magazine from 1979 looking at...
Black on Black Crime – part 2
September 23, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to former Indianapolis Deputy Mayors John Hall and Olgen Williams in this second part of a conversation about black on black crime in America based on the...
Former police chief, former deputy mayor discuss US urban crime
September 16, 2022
The Rev. Charles Harrison and his guests, Rick Hite, a former Indianapolis police chief, and John Hall, a former deputy mayor of Indianapolis, discuss urban crime in America.
Darryl Jones
September 09, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Darryl Jones, one of the Indy Ten Point Coalition's "OG's".
Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee; Olgen Williams, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis; and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis
August 26, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee; Olgen Williams, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis; and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis about Black America and the Republican...
School Safety in Marion County
August 19, 2022
Rev. Harrison discusses school safety in Marion County and whether we should have metal detectors in middle and high schools because of the increase in school shootings across the country...
Rick Snyder, Indianapolis FOP President
August 12, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Rick Snyder, Indianapolis FOP President, about the recent police action shootings in Richmond and Elwood, Indiana and what's going on nationally with the surge in police...
Angela Grabovsky, Republican candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 7
August 05, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Angela Grabovsky, Republican candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 7.
John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis
July 29, 2022
Rev Harrison talks to John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis about the issue of the black family.
Ted Feeney, Joe Garrison, and Debbie Conway
July 22, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks with community leaders Ted Feeney, Joe Garrison, and Debbie Conway about a bottom up approach and how neighborhoods can work with police to deal with violence in...
Robert Kilo, Co-Chairman of the Cleveland Ten Point Coalition of Cleveland
July 15, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Robert Kilo, new co-chairman of the Cleveland Ten Point Coalition of Cleveland, about bringing the Ten Point model to Cleveland.
William Casey, Crime in Anderson, Indiana
July 08, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to former Anderson, Indiana police officer William Casey, who is now a community leader and advocate for peace, about the recent surge in crime in the city...
Cyndi Carrasco GOP candidate for Marion County prosecutor
July 01, 2022
Rev. Harrison has a conversation with Cyndi Carrasco, GOP candidate for Marion County prosecutor.
Commander Lorenzo Lewis IMPD NW District
June 24, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to IMPD NW District Commander Lorenzo Lewis about crime and violence in Indianapolis. They will look at what can be done and discuss how community partnerships can...
Abdul Hakim Shabazz
June 06, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Abdul Hakim Shabazz about the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas.
Eunice Trotter, John Hall, and Annette Johnson talk about Unigov.
May 27, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Eunice Trotter, Publisher of the Indianapolis Recorder; John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis; and Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee. They discuss Unigov, what it is...
Rick Snyder: In response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary
May 25, 2022
Rev Harrison talks to Indianapolis FOP President Rick Snyder about crime in Indianapolis in response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas.
Rev. Jeff Brown, Founder of RECAP (Rebuilding Every Community Around Peace)
May 13, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Rev. Jeff Brown, Founder of RECAP (Rebuilding Every Community Around Peace) about his part in what the New York Times called "the Boston Miracle" where that...
Pastor Gil Monrose, President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council
May 06, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Pastor Gil Monrose, President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council , known as "The Godsquad" and a faith advisor to the mayors office in New York...
Bishop Richard Willoughby & Rev Clarence Moore
April 29, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to Bishop Richard Willoughby of the Promised Land Christian Church and Rev Clarence Moore from New Era Church in Indianapolis about crime, violence, and families.
Rick Hite, Former Indianapolis Police Chief
April 22, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to former Indianapolis Police Chief Rick Hite about crime and violence in Indianapolis and also what's going on nationally.
REv. James W. Jackson, Pastor of Fervent Prayer Church in Indianapolis
April 15, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks to REv. James W. Jackson, pastor of Fervent Prayer Church and a leading community voice in Indianapolis about the critical issues that affect young black people.
Rev. Eugene Bailey, Co-Founder of Boston Ten Point Coalition
April 08, 2022
Rev. Harrison talks with Rev. Eugene Bailey, one of the co-founders of the Boston Ten Point Coalition which is the model for his own work in Indianapolis. They discuss strategies...
IMPD Chief, Randy Taylor & IMPD Assistant Chief, Chris Bailey
April 01, 2022
Rev. Harrison has a conversation with IMPD Chief Randy Taylor and IMPD Assistant Chief Chris Bailey about crime and violence in our communities.