Katy Anderson

Programming & Operations Director, Acting News Director
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Katy manages programming operations and helps direct and produce on-air talent for 89.1 WBOI and 94.1 WBNI.   She has lived in Fort Wayne for most of her life and is a graduate of IPFW where she studied political science and journalism.  Though her interests and background in non-profits and public policy were what initially brought her to NIPR, she quickly found herself drawn to public radio programming and audience research.  Anderson is a strong believer in centering programming on listeners, and oversaw the station’s major programming changes over the past six years years. She's also helped produce award-winning, community-oriented news programming on WBOI.

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89.1 WBOI Operating at Reduced Power

By • Jul 7, 2016

We apologize for the continued signal disruption on 89.1 WBOI.

Yesterday we shut off power at the station to repair a bad breaker in the transmitter which we suspected to be causing static.  Ultimately we found that the equipment needs to undergo more significant  repairs. 

Our contracted engineer is ordering new parts to fix the problem. In the meantime, 89.1 WBOI is operating at reduced power to prevent further damage. 

89.1 WBOI and Classical 94.1 WBNI Temporarily Off the Air This Afternoon

By • Jul 5, 2016

89.1 WBOI and Classical 94.1 WBNI will temporarily be off the air this afternoon to undergo electrical maintenance to repair our transmitter. We don't anticipate the disruption to last for more than thirty minutes and will keep you updated on progress.  Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!  

"The Nights Before Christmas" is Back in July and Wants Your Holiday Music Requests!

By • Jun 20, 2016
Rob Martinez

  July is a patriotic month - Independence Day, fireworks, and parades.  One holiday that used to fly under the radar was "Christmas In July".  Rob Martinez, WBOI's resident holiday music expert, will broadcast a new all-request version of his usually-in-December show "The Nights Before Christmas" on Wednesday July 6th from 9 to 11 PM to mark the occasion.   

Political Junkie Looks Back at Strange Moments in Indiana Primary History

By • May 4, 2016
Ken Rudin / Political Junkie

Indiana’s primary comes late in an election season and typically doesn't play a consequential role in nominating presidents.

However, Hoosier voters were pivotal this year. Republican Ted Cruz dropped his presidential bid after losing Indiana.  And Democrat Bernie Sanders bought his campaign more time with his defeat of frontrunner Hillary Clinton.

 

Earlier this week Ken Rudin, host of the Political Junkie Podcast and former NPR political editor, spoke with WBOI’s Katy Anderson about other strange moments in Indiana primary history.

Political Junkie Weighs In On Indiana Primary

By • May 3, 2016
Ken Rudin

Indiana’s primary typically doesn’t play much of a role in the outcome of presidential primaries. But this year is different.

Some pundits are saying the Hoosier primary is make-or-break for GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.

WBOI’s Katy Anderson spoke with Ken Rudin, host of the Political Junkie podcast and former political editor at NPR, to get his take.

Rudin says Indiana is in a rare position to make some important presidential choices.

Interview Highlights:

On  why Indiana is in the spotlight this season:

WBOI Presents: "The Rise, and Fall, and Rise of Fascism"

By • Apr 20, 2016

On Thursday, April 14 IPFW hosted a panel discussion titled "The Rise, and Fall, and Rise of Fascism."

Andrew Downs moderated the discussion as history professor Ann Livschiz and political science professor James Toole discussed fascist political movements and their contemporary relevance.  

Moderator:

Andrew Downs, Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, Associate Professor of Political Science at IPFW

Panelists: 

Ann Livschitz, IPFW Department of History

James Toole, IPFW Department of Political Science

WBOI Presents Issues & Ales, Part 2 - The Opioid Epidemic

By • Apr 13, 2016

On Wednesday, March 30th WBOI hosted Issues & Ales at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, and Spirits. Issues and Ales is a laid-back event, where members of the WBOI News team moderate important conversations about our region.  

This hour, WBOI's Zach Bernard moderates a discussion on the opioid epidemic in Northeast Indiana, how it started, and how it can be combated. 

 

Moderator: Zach Bernard

Panelists:  

Dr. Deborah McMahon, Allen County Health Commissioner

IPFW Grad Receives Fulbright Scholarship

By • Apr 6, 2016
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

 On Wednesday IPFW announced Alexander Allison was awarded the highly competitve Fulbright Scholarship for the upcoming academic year.   Allison graduated in 2015 with a degree in history, and is currently teaching English in Barcelona, Spain.

 

Allison plans on using the scholarship to teach English in Colombia.

 

This is the third time in eight years an IPFW student has received the award.

 

WBOI Presents Issues & Ales, Part 1- Working Hard, Falling Short

By • Apr 6, 2016

On Wednesday, March 30th WBOI Presents hosted an Issues & Ales Event at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, and Spirits. Issues and Ales is a laid-back event, where members of the WBOI News team moderate important conversations about our region.  

This hour, WBOI's Lisa Ryan moderates a discussion on  poverty issues in northeast Indiana, and why some residents are working hard, but falling short.  

 

 

 

Panelists

Steve Hoffman, President and CEO of Brightpoint

David Nicole, President and CEO of United Way of Allen County

WBOI Presents: The University - Its Past, Present, and Future

By • Feb 24, 2016

This week on WBOI Presents we featured a panel discussion from IPFW, recorded on Feb. 9th, that lookedat the early beginnings of universities and how they have evolved.  Panelists considered the university's medieval roots, American Developments, and modern challenges both around the country and in Fort Wayne.

Listen to the extended conversation here. 

Panelists:

Carl Drummond, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management

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