Larry Wallman, a manufacturers' representative and leader in The International Micro Electronics Assembly and Packaging Society, tells us about Indiana's declining position in his industry. Morton calls attention to recent announcements that electronics companies are coming to Indiana.

Audrey Johnson not only sings. She teaches. John encountered Audrey in this context. She provided both a wonderful musical experience and a history of Jewish American composers, this with the collaboration of pianist Clare Longendyke. More information about Audrey's programs can be found at OFTHEEISING.COM. (Yes: two letter e). In the next year and a half, she will help celebrate the Semiquincentennial of The United States with public and private performances.

A discussion of systems and procedures that make air travel safe.

"Hoosier Gardener" Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp describes how to deal with plants during periods of heavy snow and cold. Plants and trees should be selected and placed to avoid/reduce contact with salt-based deicing compounds. Walking on ice-bound lawns is discouraged. Also, the time is right to try new plants. Cconsidering local ordinances and home owner assiciation rules is important.

A wide-ranging discuission of costs, wages, economic development, the nature of jobs, and much more, about Indianapolis.

Spoiler Alert: You spend too much on entertainment! (A conversation between podcast hosts John Guy and Morton Marcus.)

The best way to appreciate this conversation is to review this web site: https://blog.lostartpress.com/2021/02/09/meet-the-author-marc-adams/

And, if more interested, request a course catalog at marc@marcadams.com. The descriptions, instructor biographies, and photographs, tell the story.

Protection of forests, differences between hard and soft wood, new wood-based construction materials such as used recently in the new Elanco building Indianapolis, Issues involving expansion of The Deam Wilderness Area, all are considered in this lively, diverse conversation with Ray Moistner, executive director of The Indiana Hardwood Lumbermens Association.