All during the 2014 Election, Afternoons with Amos has aired an unprecedented number of live interviews with candidates running for office. In the Fall election, some fifty-four different candidates were interviewed live in extensive interviews that included questions and concerns from Afternoons with Amos listeners and the community. Incumbent three term Congressman Andre Carson was […]
In a final effort to get you prepared to vote on this Tuesday, November 4th, we gathered together in one location, all our 2014 Afternoons with Amos Interviews with Candidates for County, State, Federal, Legislative, Township and School Board Offices. Plus the interview that rocked the IPS School Board Race, the Refusal of a Major […]
The announcement that Attorney General Eric Holder, the first African-American US Attorney general and the fourth longest tenured Attorney general has hit African-Americans hard. In an exclusive interview on Afternoons with Amos from the Congressional Black Caucus Weekend activities in Washington, Congressman Andre Carson commented on to Holder’s service to the country and the community […]
Roland Martin, General Kip Ward, Rep. Bennie Thompson and Rep. Andre Carson discuss what President Barack Obama’s address on ISIS means for the United States and…
For the eighth election season, Afternoons with Amos has embarked on providing the most live interviews with candidates in the November 4th General and School Board Elections. Between now and Election Day, Afternoons with Amos will try and conduct as many as 90 live interviews with candidates for Federal, State, state legislative, Marion County, Marion County Township and Indianapolis […]
In a whirlwind visit to Indianapolis, Thomas Perez, Secretary of Labor, made three stops to emphasize that the economic recovery is taking hold and that the Obama Administration is committed to increasing job opportunities for young people, protecting workers rights and making sure workers receive the pay they’ve earned. The Labor Secretary, who had twice […]
Rep. Andre Carson talked live to Afternoons with Amos on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri and the controversial shooting and killing by police of 18 year old Michael Brown that has captivated and enraged African-Americans here and people worldwide. Rep. Carson talked about the role that his Congressional Colleague Rep. William Lacy Clay, who represents […]
For those that wish to attend the services for Al “The Bishop” Hobbs Home Going Service the info and times are below. ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT: Christ Church Apostolic 6601 Grandview Dr Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 255-8761 Bishop C. Shawn Tyson, Pastor Friday, August 15 Viewing 3pm – 6pm Prelude 6pm – 7pm […]
The day after Indianapolis and the World learned of the passing of Al “The Bishop” Hobbs, AM1310 The Light aired a special extended edition of Afternoons with Amos to get community reaction and tributes to Al Hobbs’ Transition. Anchored by Amos Brown, who worked with Hobbs for 18 years at WTLC (and Produced by WTLC’s […]
Monument Circle in the Heart of Downtown is where Indianapolis has come to Celebrate Major Occasions or just to hang out. Saturday, July 12, it was a special scene as hundreds came downtown as dusk for Indy United, a reaffirmation of support for police after the tragic death of IMPD officer Perry Renn. And a […]
In the aftermath of the murder of IMPD Officer Perry Renn and the violence in Broad Ripple, tensions may be rising in the community. During a special Afternoons with Amos to get the community’s feelings, listeners called in expressing their deep sympathy and condolences to the Police Department and family of Officer Renn, the 21 […]
At a packed Community Prayer Breakfast in the foyer of Bankers Life Fieldhouse downtown, Congressman Andre Carson and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard along with Ten Point Coalition’s the Rev. Dr. Clarence Moore honored one of Indianapolis most visible and distinguished community leaders. AM1310 The Light venerable broadcaster Amos Brown was honored by the Indianapolis Ten […]
