On today's show I sat down with my colleague Cheyne Reiter to share a behind-the-scenes deep dive into Get Indiana's rapid growth, from its origins as a Powderkeg business podcast launched in March 2023 to a broader statewide media brand with a website, newsletters and socials launched in 2025.

We outline the company's ecosystem, with almost 300,000 combined social followers across 10 social accounts, a statewide newsletter and multiple localized newsletters reaching over 25,000 Hoosiers, daily blog posts from a team of writers, and an advertiser-supported model.

We announce the Get Indiana Podcast Network, adding Allison Martin's "IN the Parks" and two new shows coming later this summer, while discussing expansion to more Indiana cities and eventually the Midwest.

The episode also features Hoosier author Craig Fehrman (from Dillsboro) on his new book, "This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark," a multi-perspective, heavily sourced history of Lewis and Clark (1804–1806), including Native viewpoints and figures like York, plus details on the April 21 release and Wild Geese Bookshop event hosted at the Johnson County Museum in Franklin.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference or discuss trending topics in Indiana, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about:
- How Get Indiana was Founded
- The Expansion of Get Indiana from Podcast to Socials, Newsletters and a Website
- The Get Indiana Podcast Network
- Craig Fehrman's New Book "This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark"

Check out these great clips from the show:
01:06 Origin Story of Get Indiana
02:40 Audience Growth and Platforms
03:41 Newsletters and Podcast Network
05:29 Team and Revenue Model
07:47 Local News Mission and Expansion
14:06 Future Vision and Indy 500 Plans
16:23 Partner Call and Listener Support
17:53 Meet Author Craig Fehrman
19:14 From Presidents to Lewis and Clark
20:33 York and Untold Perspectives
23:08 Game of Thrones Style History
24:30 Jefferson and Clark Family Ties
26:31 Modern Archives and Writing Process
30:23 Research with Native Descendants
31:13 Down the Ohio River
31:34 Sandbars and River Life
32:14 Journals and Giant Trees
33:31 Jefferson's Real Mission
34:27 Lakota Power Politics
36:16 Native Records and Winter Counts
37:22 From Yale to Publishing
40:25 Audiobook and Release Plans
42:47 Why This Book Matters
49:45 Final Questions and Indiana Love
52:56 Hoosiers Everywhere Outro

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On today's show I sat down with Zionsville mayor John Stehr, who has prioritized the city's small-town identity despite its population more than doubling since 2010.

A former TV journalist of 42 years and longtime WTHR anchor, Stehr was elected as the mayor of Zionsville in 2023 after running on better communication, civility, and responsible growth. He recalls his broadcasting path from Pittsburgh through multiple markets, his view of news, and why he left as media economics and opinion pressures increased.

John explains how serving on the parks board revealed communication gaps that motivated his campaign, including knocking on over 5,000 doors and focusing on listening.

As mayor, his priorities include improving traffic and emergency access near the Brick Street area with a planned double-roundabout realignment, managing rapid population growth while preserving Zionsville's charming character, supporting housing needs, and backing community projects like parks improvements, a youth advisory council, and a Watch Us Farm initiative for adults with developmental disabilities.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about:
- Door-to-Door Campaigning
- Responsibilities of Being a Mayor
- The Watch Us Farm Initiative

Thank you to our partner:
NCW

Check out these great clips from the show:
01:19 Guest Introduction: John Stehr, Zionsville Mayor
02:42 Broadcasting Roots and Career Path
03:51 Night Beat and Garfield Story
05:26 CBS to WTHR and Leaving News
07:52 Journalism as Public Service
12:40 Why He Ran for Mayor
15:16 Campaign Trail Door Knocking
17:19 Listening and Being Heard
22:03 First Priorities Traffic Fixes
23:56 Growth and Brick Street Identity
25:44 Downtown Zoning No Chains
28:24 New Developments The Farm and 106th
32:57 My Sugar Pie Surprise
34:06 Favorite Zionsville Eats
35:05 Food Spots and Vibes
36:04 Big Dave's Deli Discovery
37:22 Festivals and Lincoln History
40:27 Mayor Advice on Growth
44:01 Schools and Future Vision
46:09 Responsible Development Plans
47:42 Mayor Life and Public Service
50:43 Road Project and Brick Streets
52:53 Youth Council and Civic Pride
55:37 Floodplain Park Legends
56:43 Why Indiana Feels Like Home
59:09 Traditions and Therapy Dog
01:03:30 Hidden Gems

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On today's show I sat down with Casey Crouse, founder and executive director of New Shoe Day, about ending shoe insecurity for Hoosier youth so kids can move, participate, and thrive with dignity.

Casey traces his life of service to the 2005 death of his sister Ashley, an IU Dance Marathon leader, and how launching Carmel High School Dance Marathon in her honor led him to IU and eventually becoming IUDM president in 2009.

In 2020, Casey and Trevor Dewitt created "1001 City," running 10 miles a day for 100 days across Indianapolis, meeting residents and sparking the "New Shoe Day" idea through small acts of kindness that grew into a GoFundMe.

New Shoe Day became a 501(c)(3) in 2021, expanded demand in 2023, distributed about 3,500 pairs in 2024 and 5,500 in 2025, and now operates shoe pantries and partner projects statewide.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about:
- The Creation of "1001 City" and Run Club
- How New Shoe Day Grew from Acts of Kindness to a GoFundMe and 501(c)(3)
- Indiana Shoe Banks

Thank you to our partners:
Elements Financial

Check out these great clips from the show:
01:36 Guest Introduction: Casey Crouse, New Shoe Day
03:59 Sister Ashley Legacy
07:30 Carmel Dance Marathon
11:20 Choosing IU and IUDM
17:22 Endurance to Fundraise
20:15 1001 City Challenge
25:58 Stories From the Streets
29:01 New Shoe Day Begins
38:36 From Project to Nonprofit
39:39 Run Club Origins
40:36 Launching New Shoe Day
42:52 Sourcing Shoes Early
44:39 Demand Surge Indicators
45:32 Big 1200 Pair Project
47:11 Defining Shoe Insecurity
51:51 Scaling Beyond Events
54:29 Indiana Shoe Bank Model
55:51 Going Full Time Leap
59:43 Building Operations Roadmap
01:02:28 Corporate Partners Support
01:03:54 How To Get Involved
01:06:30 Indiana Quickfire Questions

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