Jim Shella: Kudos to Debby Knox and her long Indianapolis career
Over the years, every station in town has tried—without success—to find an anchor who would match Debby’s skills and longevity.
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Jim Shella: These unfathomable things keep happening
The video of bombings is live on the TV news, and the stories are being told in real time by victims in both Israel and Gaza.
Jim Shella: Podcasts are big business. It’s time to get on board.
I have no ill feelings toward radio, but it’s fading, and podcasting is the future.
Jim Shella: Gov. O’Bannon was a good politician, man
His greatest accomplishment was the creation of a community college system, but he should also be remembered for deft handling of the budget crisis created by 9/11
Jim Shella: Age is front and center in national politics
Elections are about choices, and I would choose an incoherent Biden over Trump every day of the week.
Jim Shella: Restoring power is no easy task. I know.
The continuous message of ‘crews continue to work’ gets old when food is going to waste.
Jim Shella: Does Pence have what it takes to run for president?
I didn’t think he had the gravitas to be president. My opinion has not changed.
Jim Shella: As emergency expires, I’m still COVID-aware
More than 1 million people in America have died from COVID. In Indiana, 26,000 died.
Jim Shella: Local journalists are the linchpin of democracy
Real news outlets … are still engaged in reputation repair for crimes they didn’t commit.
Jim Shella: Judges should permit cameras in courtrooms
It’s our government. We should be able to see how it operates.
Jim Shella: Noncompete clauses need to be eliminated
I’m watching intently because I have seen firsthand how employers benefit and workers are held back by the use of the noncompete clauses.
Jim Shella: Colts need to earn back my season-ticket money
The Colts have been mismanaged for the last several years and, in particular, in 2022.
Jim Shella: Journalism isn’t dead. Here, it’s getting a reboot.
It is clear the public wants news coverage. And through new business models, reporters can supply it.
Jim Shella: Questions linger ahead of Tuesday’s election
Indiana needs a two-party system, and right now we don’t have one.
Jim Shella: Diego Morales is unfit to serve as secretary of state
Don’t let Diego Morales become the next Charlie White.
Jim Shella: Now is not the time to avoid politics
Democracy is a participation sport. It doesn’t work without citizen involvement.
Jim Shella: Freedom prevails even if Trump doesn’t get it
I have no expectation that Trump will learn and grow and come to the conclusion that he was in the wrong.
Jim Shella: As pollster, Vargus left big impact on politics
Politicians questioned the sample sizes, the methodology and Brian’s integrity. But they couldn’t shop their numbers freely anymore.
Jim Shella: European vacation gave me glimpse of future
It leads me to believe that … electric vehicles will someday dominate the auto scene in America.
Jim Shella: Justice takes time and I’m willing to wait
I’m one of a large number of baby boomers who went into journalism because of Watergate.