{"podcast":{"title":"The Genius Hour: Voices of Indianapolis","slug":"the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529","podcast_index_feed_id":6597529,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-genius-hour-voices/","website_url":"https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jpedge1959305","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9e7e33d5-1d27-47fa-bca2-c8dc4c73ca2a/49Egn91elma611QJXT3T37B1.png","author":"Jeff Edge","episode_count":25,"summary":"\"Voices of Indianapolis\" brings you captivating conversations with the people shaping our city. From local leaders and innovators to community activists and everyday heroes, we explore the diverse perspectives and inspiring stories that make Indianapolis a vibrant and dynamic place to live.Listen in as we delve into:Local politics and policy: Hear from elected officials, policy experts, and community advocates on the issues that matter most to Indianapolis.Community impact: Discover the work of non-profit organizations, social enterprises, and grassroots movements making a positive difference in our city.Arts and culture: Explore the rich tapestry of Indianapolis's creative scene, featuring interviews with artists, musicians, and cultural leaders.Education and innovation: Learn about the exciting initiatives transforming education, fostering innovation, and preparing our young people for the future.Voices of Indianapolis is your window into the heart and soul of our city. Join us for insightful conversations that will inspire, inform, and connect you to the vibrant community that surrounds you.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529"},"episode":{"title":"Don’t Wait for Permission: Redefining Education with Don Wettrick","slug":"don-t-wait-for-permission-redefining-education-with-don-wettrick","published_at":"2026-05-15T15:20:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/don-t-wait-for-permission-redefining-education-with-don-wettrick","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529","url":"https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jpedge1959305","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fbdc4d1a-564e-4a59-9547-a73a3800d499.mp3","summary":"\"The world doesn't need more compliant workers; it needs more innovative thinkers.\" For the latest episode of The Genius Hour: Voices of Indianapolis, we are honored to sit down with a true trailblazer in the world of education: Don Wettrick. Don is the founder of the STARTed UP Foundation and a world-renowned advocate for student-led innovation. In this episode, we dive deep into the philosophy that transformed a high school classroom into a global movement. Don shares why it is vital for students to stop waiting for permission to be great and start taking ownership of their own learning today. This episode is a milestone for our program. As part of a multi-week intensive project, the students of our PPHS Audio/Visual program handled every aspect of this production: from researching Don’s extensive career in entrepreneurship to building our first professional multi-camera video set and managing the final edit. In this conversation, we discuss: - The origin of the \"Genius Hour\" and how it empowers student voice. - The mission of the STARTed UP Foundation to foster an \"Innovator's Mindset.\" - Why Indianapolis is a unique hub for young entrepreneurs and creators. - Advice for teachers and students on navigating failure and building resilience. Whether you are an educator looking to spark innovation in your classroom or a student ready to build your own future, this conversation with Don Wettrick is your roadmap. Student Production Credits: Lead Researchers: Luke Knutson Audio Engineer: Natalie Neri Toledo Camera Ops & Set Design: Annie Trent, Jayden Crowe, Jacob Johnson Post-Production/Editing: Luke Knutson & Natalie Neri Toledo Learn more about Don’s work at: startedupfoundation.org Subscribe to support student-run media and join the conversation about the futur…","meta_description":"\"The world doesn't need more compliant workers; it needs more innovative thinkers.\" For the latest episode of The Genius Hour: Voices of Indianapolis, we…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2430,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/episodes/don-t-wait-for-permission-redefining-education-with-don-wettrick/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/don-t-wait-for-permission-redefining-education-with-don-wettrick.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}