Best Penn Memory Center Podcasts (2025)

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417: Sean Row; Government is Open, 50 Year Mortgages; IU Wins at Penn State 1:29:52

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Episode 417 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Bones Harcourt are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. Liberty Defender Sean Row is with us. The government shut down is over. Who won, and who lost? Will a budget be passed before the next deadline at the end of January? President Trump has pushed for 50 year mortgag…

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Democratizing Dementia 41:30

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Innovation in dementia care is revolutionizing the way we diagnose and treat older adults with neurodegenerative diseases. New tests have allowed doctors to diagnose patients with diseases like Alzheimer’s more accurately than ever before. The anti-amyloid therapies Lecanemab and Donanemab provide a real treatment for those living with Alzheimer’s.…

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BHOL 416: Jackson Franklin for Congress 1:29:49

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Episode 416 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, and Bones Harcourt are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. Jackson Franklin is a Democrat running for Congress in the 5th Congressional District. It currently has a large part of east central Indiana. The current rumored redistricting map would put Henry C…

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BHOL 415: Soybeans, Tariffs, Stolen Tortoises, Irsay Collection 1:04:47

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Episode 415 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Bones Harcourt are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. Henry County is an ag community. National news around tariffs affecting trade are starting to hit home. We are joined by local farmer Matt Chapman who serves on the United Soybean Board and Hannah Davis who is a f…

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Making Art, Creating Mind 33:55

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Although the Age of Aging often focuses on science, art has been a recurring theme. In Season 2, Episode 2, “Diet, Exercise, and... Doodling?”, we explored how creativity can support longevity. However, beyond art’s apparent health benefits, making and consuming art can also help us better understand the experience of aging. In many ways, the chang…

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BHOL 414: Tom Saunders & Redistricing; JFK Assassination; Trump's White House Remodel 1:09:39

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Episode 414 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Bones Harcourt are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. Retired State Representative Tom Saunders joins us with his thoughts on the mid cycle redistricting proposal. Tom was involved in two redistricting processes in his more than 20 years in the General Assembly. Form…

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BHOL 413: Joey Mulinaro; Purdue, Pope, Steelers/Colts; IU Censorship 1:32:10

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Episode 413 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Bones Harcourt are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. Indiana comedian Joey Mulinaro is back in studio. We talk Purdue and IU football, as Joey is hosting the Purdue coaches shows. Noted for his viral videos, Joey talks about how he uses his “These Guys” podcast as a…

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What is it Like to be Dan? 59:33

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Over the past year, the Age of Aging has spoken with expert clinicians who study the brain, as well as individuals living with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. We believe that these two perspectives are essential for fully understanding dementia in 2025. In today’s episode, we hear from someone who can speak to both perspectives. Dr. Da…

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412: Malicoat & Thom - Budgets, Data Centers, Memorial Park Roads 1:40:51

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Episode 412 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Bones Harcourt are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. City Council members Chad Malicoat and Shannon Thom are our guests. This is the first budget since the general assembly revamped the property tax system. How much does it change the county budget? And will propert…

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BHOL 411: John Oreovicz - Class of '99: Triumph and Tragedy 1:24:03

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Episode 411 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are your host voices. Author John Oreovicz is the featured guest. Previously at ESPN, Racer, and Motorsport; his new book “Class of ‘99” is releasing this week. It chronicles one of the most memorable seasons in the history of American motorsports. From a tie cha…

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Canine Care 31:16

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At the Penn Memory Center, we often recommend exercise, social engagement, and a solid support system to help people age well. Owning a dog is not on that list, but maybe it should be. For many older adults, dogs are more than companions. They’re motivators to stay active, reasons to connect with neighbors, and steady sources of comfort through lif…

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410: Local Media is at a Crossroads; Federal Overreach; Colts Hot Start 1:13:43

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Episode 410 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your host voices. Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air by ABC after pressure from the FCC. Federal government oversight and regulation of media is explored. Why do we have the local TV on “the airwaves” any more? Will companies like Disney figh…

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409: Sheriff John Sproles; Polarizing; Jail Management; Navigating local politics 1:54:02

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Episode 409 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Betsy Mills, and Zach Burcham are your host voices. This is the return of Henry County Sheriff John Sproles. Conversation about departmental chances since he took over. How culture has changed, more ranks have been established and officer pay has increased. In 2021 the County op…

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Just Aging 33:23

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When we think about justice, older adults aren’t always top of mind. Yet in the United States, seniors often face stigma, exploitation, and insufficient social support, all while navigating cognitive and physical decline. As lifespans continue to grow globally, aging is a future we all hope to reach. So how do we ensure that future is just? And wha…

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BHOL 408: Councilman Aaron Dicken; Charlie Kirk aftermath; Can Phillies fans be worse? 1:30:43

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Episode 408 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your host voices. City Councilman Aaron Dicken is back in the building! City finance update, road construction woes. Jeremiah finally got city trash service. This recording takes place on September 11th, we remember the day. National news is …

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BHOL 407: Tommy Oakes RV Show; Indiana swallows Illinois; NFL Season Starts 1:14:44

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Episode 407 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your host voices. Tommy Oakes is in the guest chair this week. He is promoting the fall RV show at the State Fairgrounds on behalf of Walnut Ridge RV. We catch up on some national news with conflict in the Caribbean. Indiana is moving forward…

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BHOL 406: Henry County Data Center - The Developer joins us 1:05:05

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Episode 406 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, Zach Burcham, and Sara Morrell are your host voices. Henry County has a proposed data center which might bring in over a billion dollar capital investment. We are joined by Greg Martz and Jonathan Lawler who are here to tell us about the possible project. We disc…

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This Moment in Alzheimer's: Taking Stock and Look Forward 33:28

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Welcome to a mid-year bonus episode of The Age of Aging! While the podcast takes a short break between seasons, we wanted to bring you a special update on the state of Alzheimer’s today. Penn Memory Center Co-Directors Dr. Jason Karlawish and Dr. David Wolk sat down with Terrence Casey to share their reflections from this year’s Alzheimer’s Associa…

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BHOL 405 - Rex Peckinpaugh & Ashley Huffman - City Government 1:16:18

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Episode 405 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are your hosts. Our guests are City Council President Rex Peckinpaugh and Clerk Treasurer Ashley Huffman. Following up on our city of New Castle series, we talk through the city budget process. Recent changes that have been made with insurance, trash, EMS and mor…

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404: Clay Morgan's City Update; Congressional Redistricting; Makers Mark Store Pick 1:43:41

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Episode 404 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, Clay Morgan, Brian Nichols, Betsy Mills, and Zach Burcham are the voices. Three main segments this week. Segment 1 is an update on the City of New Castle, evaluating the last 18 months since the most recent city election. Clay Morgan was a candidate for mayor and…

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403: Indiana Parks Alliance 1:02:13

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Episode 403 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, and Zach Burcham are the voices. We are joined by Indiana Parks Alliance, Tom Hohman is the President and John Goss is the Vice President of Advocacy. They are both retired from DNR Leadership and now working to advocate for funding in the State Parks system. This …

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Season 3 Finale: Neither Superheroes, Nor Angels 41:03

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When we talk about dementia on this podcast, we are often talking about its most common cause: Alzheimer's disease. However, dementia has many causes, and among the most prevalent after Alzheimer’s is Lewy Body Disease. Though it can share similarities with Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) has distinct symptoms and challenges that can complica…

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402: Rabid Bats in Baker Park; UNO Parties 44:36

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Episode 402 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are the voices. There is a confirmed case of rabies in Henry County as a bat has been found in Baker Park. Health department officials say you should leash your dogs, cats, and ferrets. Uno is coming to a casino near you, perhaps. Do you want a date night at an U…

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401: Presley Sorah / Our Hometown NASCAR Racer - About to run Indy 1:03:45

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Episode 401 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham talk with ARCA driver Presley Sorah. Presley is from nearby Cambridge City and will be racing later his month at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Brickyard Weekend. We learn how he put his deal together. Stories of his last two years in moving from i…

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Okay, Let's Talk About Sex and Dementia 39:32

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Sex and intimacy can be difficult topics to navigate, especially for caregivers and their partners facing the challenges of a dementia diagnosis. These conversations are often avoided, yet the emotional toll of intimacy-related struggles can be profound, bringing feelings of grief, confusion, and isolation. The stigma surrounding sex and dementia o…

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400: A Celebration; and some local news, plus Dakota Davis 1:57:37

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Episode 400 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's a landmark episode! Celebrating 400 episodes, lots of reminiscing and a little bit of local news. Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Zach Burcham, Bones Harcourt, Chase Peyton, Forrest Plank, and Danny Morrell are the voices. July 4th preparations, Indiana’s new laws, Miles Turner is leaving the Pacers. …

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399: Fireworks; Facebook Ban; Tuition Freeze, No more paper maps 1:01:25

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Episode 399 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. A $30,000 fireworks show is happening at Memorial Park, Jeremiah caught himself a Facebook ban. Lots of state news this week; Governor Braun made some big changes on the IEDC board including some major dono…

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Transforming a System of Care 35:54

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The U.S. healthcare system is changing—especially when it comes to caring for older adults. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how vulnerable our aging population is, and how unprepared many parts of the system remain. Overstressed nursing homes, overworked primary care physicians, and a lack of accessible resources for dementia care remain persistent …

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398: Trooper Arrested for Package Theft; Stanley Cup Adventures; Pacers Finals 1:29:23

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Episode 398 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. Today is Juneteenth, the federal holiday. We take a civics lesson to understand what it's all about and how it ties into the civil war. Indiana is going to authorize tolling any interstate highway. An India…

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397: Broad Street Cruise In; Tri High Coaching Change; Pacers Finals 2-1 1:18:26

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Episode 397 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, and Zach Burcham are your voices. Our guests are Brenda Grider, and Jeff & Cindy Cross who are board members of the New Castle cruise in. Every month from April to October the first Saturday is a community festival car show and parade with v…

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Early Onset Caregiving 40:26

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We often think of dementia as something that affects the oldest among us, and that’s often true; at the Penn Memory Center, the average age of diagnosis is between 70 and 75. In most of those cases, caregiving falls to a spouse, partner, or adult child. But what happens when dementia is diagnosed before the age of 65? In this episode of the Age of …

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396: Lee Marcum - Jack's Donuts CEO; National Donut Day 1:19:21

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Episode 396 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. We are joined by Lee Marcum, CEO of Jack’s Donuts. Lee was with us back in 2018 and things have changed. Jack’s has grown and the podcast is in a new studio. Friday is national donut day so th…

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395: General Assembly Wrap Up 1:10:57

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Episode 395 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. This is the legislative wrap up episode. Joining us are Senator Jeff Raatz and Representatives Cory Criswell and JD Prescott, who all represent Henry County. We talk about the new Indiana budget, property t…

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From Surviving to Thriving After 50 49:17

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The world is getting older—and that reality is what inspired this podcast. Thanks to advances in medicine, healthier lifestyles, and improved living conditions, people are living longer than ever. That’s a good thing. However, longer lives will also require a lot of change from both individuals and society. We will have to prepare now for something…

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394: Indy 500 Preview Show; Sponsoring a Car; Predictions 1:31:51

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Episode 394 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, Bones Harcourt, Mike & Blake McKown, and Nick Vance are the voices. This is Indy 500 race week. Bones made his first visit to the track to see actual IndyCars in competition. Nick Vance came from New York for his first qualifying weekend. He…

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Corrected - 393: Midwest Pope; Corrupt Government; Pacers & Racers 1:51:00

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Episode 393 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Forrest Plank, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. State Road 3 is covered in orange barrels. We have a new pope…From the Midwest. The federal government appears to have gone corrupt. We all pretend to be shocked.…

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393: Midwest Pope; Corrupt Government; Pacers & Racers 1:51:00

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Episode 393 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Forrest Plank, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. State Road 3 is covered in orange barrels. We have a new pope…From the Midwest. The federal government appears to have gone corrupt. We all pretend to be shocked.…

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Before I Go: Can We Talk? 37:41

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No one wants to think about their death, let alone talk about it. But having a meaningful conversation with your loved ones about your final days is one of the most important things you can do for them and yourself. End of life is a logistically and emotionally challenging time, so making critical decisions before the process of dying can save you …

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392: Indiana Made Electric Truck; Real ID Really, Mini Marathon Debrief 1:17:44

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Episode 392 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. A couple more days of gridlock as SR 3 is still shut down. Slate electric vehicles are coming to Indiana. Would you spend $20,000 on a brand new truck? Real ID is finally being …

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391: Beckwith's unforced errors; Kentucky Derby Preview 1:22:46

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Episode 391 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Betsy Mills and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. Indiana Lieutenant Governor, Micah Beckwith had more development in his SUV scandal as his office asked for one with “All the bells and whistles”, he also caught arrows for statem…

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Diet, Exercise and.... Doodling? 41:35

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At the Penn Memory Center, one of the most common questions we hear is: What can I do to keep my brain healthy as I age? We often reference diet and exercise as essential tools when it comes to maintaining a healthy brain. There’s another, often-overlooked way to boost brain health, fight depression, and support cognitive resilience. It’s not a pil…

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390: NFL Draft, Traffic Updates: Mason & Betsy Return! 2:05:28

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Episode 390 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Mason Rottinghaus, Betsy Mills and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. This is a “join in progress episode” as Bones missed Patreon as he was at a bourbon lottery, and Betsy joins halfway through. Topics today: SR 3 is shut down, I…

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389: Property Tax Reform is Law; Indiana Budget is a MESS 1:06:58

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Episode 389 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. Indiana passed property tax reform. Governor Braun is not getting the expected warm reaction. Local income taxes are likely to increase. School funding is likely to decrease. In…

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"I Had My Old Girl Back" 39:56

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In dementia care and research, it’s widely accepted that people living with advanced dementia often lose the ability to connect and communicate as they once did. However, one phenomenon has been the exception to the rule. “Paradoxical lucidity” is a term used to describe brief moments in which individuals with severe dementia suddenly regain clarit…

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388: What is a DORA? Tax Relief, Union Schools Closing 1:16:13

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Episode 388 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. State Road 3 has partially washed out and is going to have an emergency closure. New Castle might get a “DORA” district, which could help with local tourism. Indiana Property T…

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387: Beckwith and Morales SUVgate? April Fools success? 1:16:00

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Episode 387 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. There is a big controversy coming out of the top of state government. The Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State just got some big money SUVs that many might consider luxury…

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What Does Spring Smell Like? 10:54

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What does spring smell like? What do you think is a beautiful sound? If those questions made you pause for a second and reflect, that’s exactly the point. These are examples of “beautiful questions,” open-ended prompts designed to push you beyond your everyday thinking and invite you to look at the world a little differently. Writer and artist Anne…

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386: Changing Laws; Tariffs direct impact on Indiana's 30 Billion Dollar Industry 1:22:25

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Episode 386 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are the host voices. Rusty and Ken Eckstein are our guests. They owned Mt Comfort RV in Hancock County, and recently sold the dealership to Camping World. Ken is active in the industry and recently worked to craft a bill with the Indiana General Assembly that will change h…

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385: Bourbon, Canada, McKinley, & the Stock Market Volcano 1:05:41

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Episode 385 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Adam “Mr Bones” Harcourt, Sean Row, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. The trade war has been cranked to 11, with the bourbon industry being turned on its head. That has Bones upset. Canada is threatening to turn off electricity for more than a million Americans. Is the Trump agenda to…

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384: Councilman Chad Malicoat & Property Tax Reform 1:23:32

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Episode 384 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Adam “Mr Bones” Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. Our featured guest is Chad Malicoat, who just re-joined the Henry County council after a few years away. Indiana is reforming property taxes and we explore the impact that will have on local governments. Additionally, we disc…