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The “Leaders and Legends” podcast journey through our country’s 250th anniversary continues with the brilliant and award-winning author Edward Larson. His book “Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters” is a tour-de-force study of why & how the colonists and the Founding Fathers pledged each other “their sacred honor.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DuJuan McCoy, Owner, President and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, sits down for an exclusive one-hour interview on the $83 million acquisition of WRTV-ABC Indianapolis and what it means for local journalism in Indiana. Circle City Broadcasting, an Indianapolis-based company, owns WISH-TV, WNDY, and WRTV-ABC in Indianapolis. McCoy addresses the social media backlash that followed the deal, explains why the FCC granted a historic waiver allowing him to own three full-power television stations in a single market, and pushes back on critics who have framed the transaction as another round of newsroom cuts. He argues the opposite: Circle City Broadcasting has a documented record of adding news operations at every station it has acquired, and he intends to expand investigative reporting, grow the morning show, and increase local digital content across both WISH-TV and WRTV. The conversation also covers the broader forces reshaping broadcast media, including the threat from streaming platforms, the erosion of advertising revenue to Google and Meta, and why McCoy believes strategic mergers and acquisitions are the only viable path to keeping local television stations solvent and independent. McCoy also discusses the importance of journalists adapting to digital platforms, his approach to retaining top talent in the Indianapolis market, and what he expects Circle City Broadcasting to look like in the years ahead. Leaders and Legends is hosted by Veteran Strategies President and CEO Robert Vane and is part of the All INdiana Podcast Network. Find every episode at wishtv.com/podcasts/leaders-and-legends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast (#354), we interview Professor and author Richard Bell about his book “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World”. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding, we must not forget the impact the victories and words of American colonists had on thinkers and leaders around the globe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1824, one of the most enduring legends of the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette, made his final trip to the United States. It was a triumph. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Hoosier historian Ryan L. Cole about his highly-acclaimed new book, “The Last Adieu: Lafayette’s Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revolution, and the Gratitude of the Republic" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On March 26th, former Hoosier First Lady and American Second Lady Karen Pence joins the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss the Hummingbird Charitable Foundation, which will host an event to detail its critical work for the past year, announce support for new causes, and throw one of the best lunches of 2026. For ticket information, please go to https://hummingbirdcharitablefoundation.org/event/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The macabre dance between Communist leaders Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin is one of the most fascinating struggles for power in the 20th century. Not only did Stalin win, but he masterminded the murder of his bitterest rival. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Josh Ireland takes us through the entire bloody plot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Turley revisits the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss his latest, thought-provoking book, "Rage and the Republic: the Unfinished Story of the American Revolution” which details how the unique origins of our revolution set it apart from all that have come after it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is American society more polarized than ever? How did the Founding Fathers handle division in their day? On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview renowned scholar Yuval Levin about his brilliant and compelling new book “American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—And Could Again”, and we do it courtesy of Marian University and its Richard G. Lugar Speaker Series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the solution for our homelessness crisis? Is there a solution for our homelessness crisis? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we tackle these subjects and more with two of Indy’s most influential and respected leaders: Emmy Hildebrand, CEO of Helping Veterans and Families & Chelsea Haring-Cozzi, CEO of Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For five decades, Greg Weaver’s writing and mentorship have shaped our news and our newsrooms. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our conversation is with one of our state’s most respected journalists who is also a celebrated winner of “Shelby County Idol." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He’s not blind, but he is a zebra—and an entrepreneur and a lifelong fan of the Indiana football Hoosiers. Bryan Neale is our guest on this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss what his career as an NFL official, his long-running podcast, and how fun it was to ride along with the 2025 national champions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kara Kenney has been a force in Indiana media for more than 15 years, and she’s just getting started. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our conversation is with one of the state’s most honored journalists and proudest Indiana University graduates. The Hoosier leader and/or legend she admires most? Mark Cuban. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Overshadowed in history, perhaps, by the brilliance of his predecessor and the execution of his son, British monarch King James I is brought to life in this new and superb biography. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our guest is best-selling historian Gareth Russell (one of our absolute favorite writers). We discuss the first Stuart king’s six loves—and there may be a few surprises. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wanna know what really happened during the watershed years of the Nixon and Reagan presidencies? On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our conversation is with famed speechwriter and strategist Ken Khachigian, author of “Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Considered by many to be the watershed battle of the American Civil War, Gettysburg is also one of our country’s most discussed events. On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our conversation is with Tim McGrath, author of “Three Roads to Gettysburg: Meade. Lee. Lincoln. And The Battle That Changed The War, The Speech That Changed The Nation" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.