This week marks the launch of a new weekly podcast, Fridays With Larry, a more relaxed, conversational companion to our regular local news coverage.

Each Friday, the podcast will take a step back from headlines to look at what’s been happening across Fishers and the surrounding area. I’ll offer perspective on the week’s local news and sit down for a one-on-one conversation with someone who is helping shape life in our community — from public safety and schools to local government, nonprofits, and neighborhood initiatives.

The inaugural episode, released January 16, features a conversation with a Fishers Police Department officer who is leading the department’s current recruitment efforts. With a significant number of officers nearing retirement, the department is working to attract the next generation of uniformed officers to serve the community. We talk about what the department is looking for in applicants, how the recruiting process works, and what a career in law enforcement in Fishers looks like today.

Fridays With Larry will be published weekly and is designed to be informative, approachable, and rooted in the local conversations that matter most to our readers and listeners.

I have a new sponsor for my podcasts, Citizens State Bank.

You can find the video version of the first edition of this new podcast at this link.  Or, if you prefer just listening, use this link.  You can also use the links below.