The Long View

Conversations about the people, institutions, and ideas shaping Evansville. 

Produced in partnership with WNIN, The Long View explores the challenges, opportunities, and decisions affecting Evansville’s future. 

Episodes feature conversations with civic leaders, organizers, journalists, educators, artists, business leaders, and residents working to shape the community. 

Rather than focusing on outrage or rapid reaction, The Long View emphasizes depth, context, and thoughtful discussion. 

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Episode 3: Amy Canterbury

Vanderburgh County Commissioner Amy Canterbury joins us to give The Long View on issues facing Vanderburgh County, including decreasing revenue and a need to grow the population. T

he Long View is a collaboration between Evansville NewsLab and WNIN Tri-State Public Media.

Recorded: June 5, 2026
Runtime: 36:26

Episode 2: Heather Kelsey

In Episode 2 of The Long View, host and Evansville NewsLab Director Joe Atkinson interviews Heather Kelsey, COO of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, about the "Library of Things," and how the library has shifted from being primarily about books to being a repository for books, experiences - and now, home for the arts in Evansville and Vanderburgh County.

Recorded: April 28, 2026
Runtime: 36:51

Episode 1: Steve Burger

NewsLab co-founder Steve Burger discusses his journalism career, which spanned multiple decades in both Evansville’s TV and radio markets, and how the industry has changed over that time. Hear him give The Long View on Evansville’s information ecosystem - from how it has changed during his career, to his vision for the future, and the role Evansville NewsLab can play in the community.

Recorded: May 1, 2026
Runtime: 27:53