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The IBJ Podcast with Mason King

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Elevate Ventures
The Carpenters
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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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Two months ago, one of America’s most prominent rugby players—both on the professional and international level—announced he was retiring at the age of 30. As a news event, this wasn’t on the level of an NBA All-Star retiring. But if you were a rugby... more

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The gap between women and men attending college in Indiana continues to grow in favor of women. In raw numbers, 72,419 more girls than boys who graduated from Indiana high schools from 2009 to 2023 went on to higher education. Another head-jerking tr... more

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Each year, IBJ publishes an A&E Fall Preview guide. And for the past two years, reporter Dave Lindquist has packed that guide full of can’t-miss events for the fall, winter and even into the spring.

Dave pours over the schedules of dozens of organiz... more

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Home ownership is viewed in many circles as a standard rite of passage for young adults. It indicates a certain financial wherewithal and the understanding that buying a home is an early key to building wealth. It’s supposed to be one of your most im... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Fry
Senior researcher and expert on school and college enrollment in the US
Pew Research Center
Episode: Pew Research’s Richard Fry unpacks gender gap in college enrollment
Bill Wozniak
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of InvestEd, a nonprofit helping families navigate FAFSA.
InvestEd
Episode: Who’s afraid of the big, bad FAFSA? Here’s what families can expect this fall.
Natalie van Dongen
Director of Community Outreach for the city of Indianapolis
City of Indianapolis
Episode: Indy’s fast-rising chief of community outreach on potholes, curbside recycling, rural roots
Judi Warren
Indiana's first Miss Basketball and member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
Episode: Indiana’s first Miss Basketball on Caitlin Clark and 50 years of progress
Tiffany Phillips
Owner of Wild Geese Bookshop in Franklin, Indiana.
Wild Geese Bookshop
Episode: “Am I crazy for doing this?” asks attorney turned bookstore owner
Kelli Lawrence
CEO of Onyx and East
Onyx and East
Episode: CEO of fast-growing Indy housing developer on urban and suburban markets, being ‘a joiner’
John Oreovicz
Motorsports journalist and author who has covered IndyCar for over 30 years
Episode: Explaining the Indy 500 tumult, Team Penske scandal and firings, and what’s important
Pete Yonkman
President of Cook Group and founder of Hoosiers for Good and Hoosiers Connect, with extensive experience in NIL agreements.
Cook Group
Episode: Indiana NIL guru says settlement threatens 'what we love about college sports'
Kelley Gay
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of OneAmerica Financial
OneAmerica Financial
Episode: UConn champion Kelley Gay applies on-court lessons as corporate VP in Indy

Host

Mason King
Host and an experienced journalist focused on business news; conducts insightful interviews on local economic issues and trends.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    misterbuzz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great public service to Indy

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared Herbert
    United States2 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 States3 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 States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the well-prepared discussions that connect local events to broader economic themes and decisions affecting Central Indiana.
This podcast serves a vital role for the Indianapolis community, providing critical insights into local business news.
Mason is one of the best podcast hosts and interviewers. He does extensive research and conducts engaging conversations that flow smoothly.

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Pew Research’s Richard Fry unpacks gender gap in college enrollment
Q: Can you explain the significance of the gender gap in college completion?
Fry indicated that the widening enrollment gap could lead to an even larger gap in college completion rates, favoring women, as they are better educated than their male counterparts.
Pew Research’s Richard Fry unpacks gender gap in college enrollment
Q: Is there much difference when you break that down among different racial or ethnic groups?
The drop-off in college enrollment is especially apparent among non-Hispanic whites, while the gap hasn't widened as significantly for African American and Hispanic high school graduates.
Pew Research’s Richard Fry unpacks gender gap in college enrollment
Q: What have you noted as you've looked at these sorts of statistics over the years?
Fry observed a significant decline in college enrollment, particularly among young men, and highlighted that the dropout rate among male students is more substantial than that of female students.
Pew Research’s Richard Fry unpacks gender gap in college enrollment
Q: Tell us about what you do at the Pew Research Center. Where do you focus?
Rick Fry specializes in analyzing data collected by the federal government, including education-related statistics from the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Who’s afraid of the big, bad FAFSA? Here’s what families can expect this fall.
Q: What information am I going to need?
You'll need tax returns and information on income for both the student and the parents when filling out the FAFSA.

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

Business insights and developments are thoroughly examined, with a focus on central Indiana's economic landscape and local business community. Episodes frequently feature interviews with industry experts, government officials, and community leaders, discussing topics ranging from economic policies and community initiatives to trends in education, housing, and finance. Noteworthy segments include discussions on significant events affecting the region, such as the WNBA, local sports, and initiatives like the All-Star Weekend, emphasizing the show's commitment to highlighting both local and statewide issues that shape the business environment. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to stay informed on regional bus... more

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1. Richard Fry
2. Bill Wozniak
3. Natalie van Dongen
4. Judi Warren
5. Tiffany Phillips
6. Kelli Lawrence
7. John Oreovicz
8. Pete Yonkman

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