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WHEN: Every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Saturday, 8–9 AM

WHERE: WEOA (1400 AM, 98.5 FM, & 100.7 FM)

CANdid Conversations is your front-row seat to the people, partnerships, and progress shaping the future of Southwest Indiana. Powered by ECHO Housing & Community Development, this bi-monthly radio segment highlights bold, honest conversations about community development through the lens of the Collective Action Network (CAN).

Each episode dives into real issues and real solutions—covering everything from affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization to mental health access, youth mentoring, workforce development, and beyond. Together, we explore the drivers of change—and spotlight the individuals and organizations moving our region forward.

Whether you’re a resident, leader, or changemaker, CANdid Conversations brings you into the dialogue on what it takes to build safer, healthier, more connected communities for all.

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CANdid Archives

CANdid Conversations Episode 3 Community

CANdid Conversations Episode 2 Gun Violence/GVI

CANdid Conversations Episode 1 July 5 2025

We want to hear your CANdid Voices!

CANdid Voices Feedback Form

What are the biggest issue affecting you or your neighbors that you think more people should be talking about. The first question is a general question to help us decide on the next topics for the CANdid Conversations Radio Show that airs at 8 am every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays on WEOA 98.5. The following questions will be specific and focused on the next show topic.

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What are concerns, challenges, or issues you would like to have addressed in your area/part of town. Also, do you have any wins or solutions you would like to share?

Specific Questions for 8/30/25 CANdid Conversations Radio Show

Beyond the Block: Regional Voices, Shared Struggles - We are collecting stories from rural and nearby towns facing housing and economic challenges.

What housing challenges are people in your town or rural community facing right now?(Required)

How do limited resources, such as jobs, transportation, or healthcare, affect families where you live?(Required)

Have you or someone you know had to move or make tough choices because of housing costs or lack of availability?(Required)

What do you wish people in larger cities understood about the struggles rural or small-town communities face?(Required)

If you could change one thing to make housing and economic stability more possible in your community, what would it be?(Required)

May we use the concerns you submitted (without your name) in "CANdid Conversations"?(Required)

CANdid Conversations is a radio podcast that airs on 98.5 WEOA Radio on Saturday mornings.

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