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A weekly take on business news in central Indiana from the Indianapolis Business Journal. The IBJ Podcast is brought to you by Taft.

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IBJ celebrated philanthropy, nonprofit organizations and the businesses who support them at our second annual Nonprofit Excellence Awards event on Aug. 4 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

During the event, IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist interviewed Taggart... more

For all of the people who have said at some point in their lives, “Wouldn’t it be fun to open a small bookstore,” consider the story of Julia Breakey and Jake Budler, a married couple who opened Tomorrow Bookstore on Mass Ave in 2023. They hurdled al... more

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On July 27, public officials in West Lafayette joined local business leaders and executives from the Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health system to break ground on the site of a planned $200 million hospital and medical office building expected to create... more

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Here's an amazing second act in the career of an Indiana journalism luminary.

Longtime subscribers to the Lafayette Journal and Courier newspaper read the work of Dave Bangert over 32 years in his roles as a reporter, editor and columnist. He was so... more

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Greg Johnson
Chief Physician Executive of Growth Markets for Parkview Health
Parkview Health
Episode: Why is the Parkview Health system expanding into central Indiana?
John Bowen
Chief Growth Markets Officer for Parkview Health
Parkview Health
Episode: Why is the Parkview Health system expanding into central Indiana?
Dave Bangert
Reporter and publisher of Based in Lafayette on Substack
Based in Lafayette (Substack)
Episode: Acclaimed reporter took a buyout and quit the business. He returned as one-man news bureau.
Josh Driver
Founder and CEO of Selflessly
Selflessly
Episode: Entrepreneur with ADHD used AI to stay on track. Now it’s a core part of his company.
Chetrice Romero
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for Ice Miller
Ice Miller
Episode: Trump warns our elections are vulnerable. What is Indiana doing to secure midterms?
Brittany Crone
Director of Indy Parks and Recreation
Indy Parks and Recreation
Episode: Indy Parks finishing citywide upgrades with $150M infusion. But what’s next, and what about new parks?
Andre Denman
Deputy Director for Planning and Construction
Indy Parks and Recreation
Episode: Indy Parks finishing citywide upgrades with $150M infusion. But what’s next, and what about new parks?
Larry Smith
CEO of Fathers and Families Center, Indianapolis
Fathers and Families Center
Episode: He left the Fortune 500 fast track for local nonprofits and to help men be better fathers
Jason Flora
Owner and CEO of Flora Legal Group
Flora Legal Group
Episode: Immigration law firm swells from one-man band to 137 employees, thousands of cases

Host

Mason King
Host of The IBJ Podcast, Indianapolis Business Journal

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Excellent Host

    Mason is one of the best podcast hosts and interviewer there is.

    He does his homework on the weekly topics and guests, so is well prepared with questions. He’s inquisitive while extremely polite and conducts the interviews in a relaxed and engaging manner. The conversation flows in a concise and logical fashion. He’s a real gem of a gentleman.

    I look forward to his podcast every week!

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    5
    misterbuzz
    United States2 years ago
  • Great public service to Indy

    This podcast is a great public service to Indianapolis and Central Indiana.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared Herbert
    United States3 years ago
  • Great insight

    Mason and his team provide a fantastic overview of what is happening here in Indianapolis. While the intent is business based, I feel like this podcast is the only way I find out the context and history of what is happening here in Indy. Great job and keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kthomasjr
    United States4 years ago
  • The voice of Indianapolis

    IBJ’s first venture into the podcasting world successfully continues a growing need for podcast reporting at the local level. Whether a listener is commuting downtown, sipping their morning coffee or working at their desk, the funky intro beat appropriately ushers them into the day’s top news story. Solid interviews introduce the listener to story subjects and the reporters who break the story. Host Mason King is a smooth moderating talking head who asks the right questions to journalists. Howev... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReportThis505
    United States8 years ago

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Host is well-prepared, asks insightful questions while remaining engaging and courteous.
Shows strong value to the Indy business community and local readers with timely topics.
Guests are credible and the discussions feel grounded in real-world implications for Central Indiana.

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Acclaimed reporter took a buyout and quit the business. He returned as one-man news bureau.
Q: How does working for yourself compare to working for a newspaper chain?
There is more freedom and speed, but less immediate collaboration and editorial support; I can triage and publish as needed, though I miss the energy and conversations with colleagues.
Acclaimed reporter took a buyout and quit the business. He returned as one-man news bureau.
Q: What is the revenue model for Based in Lafayette, and how many paid subscribers do you have?
There are thousands of subscribers in total, with a substantial paid segment, enough to cover costs and sustain the operation; the model blends free content with paid post access.
Acclaimed reporter took a buyout and quit the business. He returned as one-man news bureau.
Q: How did you slingshot back into reporting after leaving the Journal and Courier?
I couldn't find another good traditional job, explored Substack options, and ultimately launched a six-week period of hands-on reporting to prove the viability before committing to a paid model.
Indy Parks finishing citywide upgrades with $150M infusion. But what’s next, and what about new parks?
Q: What are the main sources of funding for these upgrades, beyond Lilly Endowment?
Funding came from ARPA (federal), Circle City Forward (city bond initiative), and the Lilly Endowment grant, supplemented by a Parks Alliance fundraising and partnerships to support capital improvements.
Indy Parks finishing citywide upgrades with $150M infusion. But what’s next, and what about new parks?
Q: How many parks have seen improvements under the $150 million umbrella, and how is that number determined?
About 40% of the park system has seen improvements due to ARPA, Circle City Forward, and the Lilly Endowment grants, with the remaining improvements spread across the system based on public input, equity considerations, and master plan priorities.

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What is The IBJ Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers business news and local affairs in central Indiana, with a focus on how local institutions, government, and markets interact. Episodes frequently feature interviews with journalists, business leaders, nonprofit executives, and public-sector officials, offering practical context on topics like local economics, policy decisions, civic initiatives, and technology adoption. Noteworthy is the program's blend of newsroom insight, practical financial and governance perspectives, and a penchant for connecting national ideas to Indianapolis and surrounding communities. A recurring strength is its ability to translate complex topics—from journalism dynamics and election security to park upgrades and AI in business—into ac... more

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1. Greg Johnson
2. John Bowen
3. Dave Bangert
4. Josh Driver
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6. Brittany Crone
7. Andre Denman
8. Larry Smith

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