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Merritt in the Morning Ep. 79 with guest Beau Bayh
2026/09/07
In this episode, Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein welcome Democrat candidate for Indiana Secretary of State, Beau Bayh.
As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by Stock Yards Bank and Trust as well as The Honey Baked Ham Company.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 82 with guest Greg Ballard
2026/09/07
In this episode, Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein welcome Lincoln Party candidate for Indiana Secretary of State, Greg Ballard.
As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by Stock Yards Bank and Trust as well as The Honey Baked Ham Company.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 81 with guest Max Engling
2026/09/07
In this episode, Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein welcome Republican candidate for Indiana Secretary of State, Max Engling.
As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by Stock Yards Bank and Trust as well as The Honey Baked Ham Company.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 80 with guest Ray Allison of the Indiana State Fair
2026/08/22
Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein took the show on the road this week. More specifically, they went to the Indiana State Fair to sit down with the Chief Development & Strategy Officer at Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, Ray Allison.
This was a great interview filled with rich history of the Indiana State Fair as well as going over all the improvements that have been made to the grounds over the years.
As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by Stock Yards Bank & Trust as well The Honey Baked Ham Company.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 78 with guest State Senator Eric Bassler
2026/08/10
Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein are back at Cafe Audrey's at Fort Ben and welcome State Senator Eric Bassler, who is from Washington, Indiana.
Enjoy this week's show and as always Merritt in the Morning is brought to you Stock Yards Bank and Trust as well as The Honey Baked Ham Company.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 77 with guest Allison Melangton
2026/07/27
What a special episode this is! Allison Melangton, the Senior Vice president of Penske Entertainment joins Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein as the guys got to visit IMS. This was a fun and very informative show.
As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by The Honey Baked Ham Company as well as Stock Yards Bank & Trust.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 76 with guest Jennifer Brilliant
2026/07/13
Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein dive deep into the world of crisis communications with their guest and CEO of Brilliant Communications, Jennifer Brilliant.
As always, Merritt in the Morning it brought to you by our sponsors Stock Yards Bank & Trust as well The Honey Baked Ham Company.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 75 with guest Brian Wilkes
2026/06/08
Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein welcome Fox59 Chief Meteorologist Brian Wilkes back to the program for a third time! The first three time guest in Merritt in the Morning history. Brian gives an idea of what the upcoming summer will be like as well insights into how El Nino could impact our local weather.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 74 with guest Karlee Macer
2026/05/26
On this week's Merritt in the Morning, Brad Klopfenstein and Jim Merritt welcome former state representative and current Executive Director for the Laborers' Home Development Corporation, Karlee Macer to the show.
As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by the Honey Baked Ham Company as well as Stock Yards Bank & Trust.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 73 with guest Jan Keefer
2026/05/01
Brad Klopfenstein welcomes Indiana State Senate candidate Jan Keefer who is running in district 31.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 72 with guest Greg Ballard
2026/04/20
Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein welcome former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard to the Show. Mayor Ballard is currently running as the Independent candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. Find out more about his campaign at the link below. As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by Stock Yards Bank & Trust as well as The Honey Baked Ham Company.
www.gregballard.com
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 71 with guest Rob Kendall
2026/04/13
Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein welcome former WIBC host and host of the Rob Kendall Show podcast, Rob Kendall. Follow Rob and his show at his website listed below. As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by The Honey Baked Ham Company as well as Stock Yards Bank & Trust.
https://www.robkendallshow.com/
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 69 with guest Lauri Shillings Libertarian Candidate for IN Secretary of State
2026/03/20
This week Jim Merritt and Brad Klopfenstein welcome Libertarian Indiana Secretary of State candidate Lauri Shillings to the show. To find out more about Lauri, be sure to check out www.lauriforliberty.com. As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you Stock Yards Bank & Trust and The Honey Baked Ham Company.
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 70 with guest Jim Merritt
2026/03/16
We jump ahead a couple of episodes this week. Brad Klopfenstein and Jim Merritt discuss Jim's new book "Lessons Learned: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? History Says No." As always, Merritt in the Morning is brought to you by The Honey Baked Ham Company and Stock Yards Bank & Trust.
Find your copy today on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online. Links below.
https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Learned-ready-pandemic-History/dp/B0GK38H5QK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RZ3HVPUV38QE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fk_BbS-pE6L_RN5rmA7aEg.HHe9qEjkth-cTIG0_-9emYWnUgirLqpBpvb6pkqs7T8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Lessons+Learned%3A+Are+We+Ready+for+the+Next+Pandemic%3F+History+Says+No.&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1773604581&sprefix=lessons+learned+are+we+ready+for+the+next+pandemic+history+says+no.%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lessons-learned-james-w-merritt-jr/1149309294?ean=9798823060387
Merritt in the Morning Ep. 68 with guest Betsy Wiley
2026/03/09
This morning on Merritt in the Morning, Brad Klopfenstein and Jim Merritt welcome to the show Betsy Wiley. Betsy is the President and CEO of Hoosiers for Quality Education.
As always, Merritt in the Morning is sponsored by Stock Yards Bank and Trust as well as The Honey Baked Ham Company.