The rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson is one of most celebrated in the history of sports—and Jackie MacMullan was there. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Jackie joins us to discuss her enthralling book “When the Game Was Ours” and her multi-decade, award-winning sportswriting career.

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Joe Donnelly is one of the most respected and well-liked public servants in Indiana history—he is also

this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Jim Shella joins us as co-host.

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The journey to the end of World War II in the Pacific was a complicated, bloody, and revolutionary process. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we enjoy an encore conversation with journalist and historian Evan Thomas. His book “Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II” is a tour de force history of how the war against Japan ended and what it meant for American servicemen, the Japanese emperor, and world politics.

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A recipient of the Medal of Honor—he also was awarded eight Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Service Cross, and a Silver Star. In all, Colonel Robert Howard earned more than 50 awards for valor and distinctive service in combat. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview author Stephen L. Moore about his new biography, “Beyond the Call of Duty: The Life of Colonel Robert Howard, America’s Most Decorated Green Beret”

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On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we receive a 2024 election recap from our savvy political analysts Kayla Dwyer from The Indianapolis Star and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News. They breakdown why the winners won, the losers lost, and what to expect from our most recent political alignment.

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Tony Kanaan is one of the most successful and beloved drivers in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—he is also this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Candid as always, TK discusses growing up in Brazil, his road to championship racing, the incredible leadership currently at IMS, and what it’s like to drive on 465 with the rest of us Hoosiers.

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Few American icons have fallen so far and so fast as our 28th president. On this week’s Leaders and Legends podcast, we discuss all things Woodrow Wilson with former California Congressman Christopher Cox. What are the reasons for Wilson’s fall and are they justified? Cox, a former chair of the Homeland Security Committee in the U.S House of Representatives, has done the research to answer these questions and more. It is a remarkable book.

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Carmel, Indiana is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States—and one reason is its incredible leadership. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Mayor Sue Finkam about her campaign in 2023, the challenges that lie ahead, and how she is working to keep Carmel special.

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