HeyJaredHoosier State Stories
Hoosier State Stories explores the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped Indiana. From booming industries to small-town legends, we bring the state’s history to life through compelling storytelling and conversation.
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The Crossroads of America: How Indiana Connected a Nation (opens the original)
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Season One of Hoosier State Stories concludes with the story that ties everything together. Why is Indiana known as the Crossroads of America? From Native American trails and winding rivers to the National Road, railroads, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and today’s Interstate Highway System, Mike and Kylie explore how Indiana’s location shaped its history and helped connect a nation.
City Spotlight: Richmond, Indiana (opens the original)
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This week on Hoosier State Stories, Mike and Kylie visit Richmond, a city whose influence stretches far beyond Indiana’s eastern border. From its founding by Quaker settlers and its role in the Underground Railroad to the National Road, Wayne Works, and the legendary Gennett Records, Richmond helped shape American transportation, manufacturing, and music. Along the way, they explore Earlham College, the Depot District, Richmond’s basketball tradition, and why this historic border city remains on
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