Reparations

January 20, 2023

Rev. Harrison discusses the issue of reparations to the descendants of enslaved people in America with John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis.

Recaping Crime in Indianapolis in 2022

January 06, 2023

Rev. Harrison talks about the end of the year numbers of violent crimes in Indianapolis for 2022 as well at the big story of the shooting at Castleton Square Mall, and the Ten Point Coalition numbers for 8 hotspot areas around Indianapolis.

A Look Back on 2022

December 30, 2022

Rev Harrison shares his take on where we are with violence in 2022 in Indianapolis from his appearance on the Hammer and Nigel Show.

Rev James Jackson

December 23, 2022

Rev Harrison talks to Rev. James Jackson, pastor of Ferverent Prayer church and candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis.

Does the Ten Point Model Work?

December 19, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to John Hall, former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor, about whether the Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition model to help to curb violence among young black males really work.

Education in Urban Cities

December 02, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Rev. Terry Webster Sr., Pike Township School Board President

The Black vote

November 18, 2022

The Rev. Charles Harrison and his guests -- John Hall, a former deputy mayor of Indianapolis; Bishop Derek Jefferson, president of the Interdenominational Ministry Alliance of Greater Indianapolis; and Olgen Williams, also a former deputy mayor of Indianapolis -- talk about the Black vote. Have Black people become so loyal to the Democratic Party that they now only vote Democrat?

Ted Feeney, Former President of the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association

November 11, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Ted Feeney, Former President of the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association. They discuss the murder of ten year old Sean Swanson in 2015.

Rick Snyder, Indianapolis F.O.P. President on the Marion County Prosecutor’s race

November 04, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Rick Snyder, Indianapolis F.O.P. President about the Marion County Prosecutor's race.

Joe Garrison, North Shadeland Alliance

October 28, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Joe Garrison, Co-Founder of the North Shadeland Alliance, about the Marion county Prosecutor's race in Indianapolis.

Why is Indianapolis still in a public safety crisis?

October 21, 2022

Rev. Harrison asks why is Indianapolis still in a public safety crisis after 8 years of surging violence in the city.

Black on Black Crime, Part 4 – the consequences of crime and violence in the black community

October 17, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, continuing his conversations about black-on-black crime in America based on the special edition of Ebony magazine from 1979. The conversation focuses on the consequences of crime and violence in the black community.

Andrew Harrison, Republican Candidate for Marion County Clerk

October 07, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Andrew Harrison, Republican Candidate for Marion County Clerk.

Kendale Adams, IMPD Deputy Chief of Investigations, Black-On-Black Crime – part 3

September 30, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to IMPD Deputy Chef of Investigations,Kendale Adams, continuing his conversations about black-on-black crime in America based on the special edition of Ebony magazine from 1979 looking at causes, consequences and cures to what was, and is, a national epidemic.

Black on Black Crime – part 2

September 23, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to former Indianapolis Deputy Mayors John Hall and Olgen Williams in this second part of a conversation about black on black crime in America based on the Ebony magazine article from 1979 looking at causes, consequences and cures to what was, and is, a national epidemic.

Former police chief, former deputy mayor discuss US urban crime

September 16, 2022

The Rev. Charles Harrison and his guests, Rick Hite, a former Indianapolis police chief, and John Hall, a former deputy mayor of Indianapolis, discuss urban crime in America.

Darryl Jones

September 09, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Darryl Jones, one of the Indy Ten Point Coalition's "OG's".

Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee; Olgen Williams, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis; and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis

August 26, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee; Olgen Williams, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis; and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis about Black America and the Republican and Democratic parties, the history of it, and the issues around Republicans and the African American community.

School Safety in Marion County

August 19, 2022

Rev. Harrison discusses school safety in Marion County and whether we should have metal detectors in middle and high schools because of the increase in school shootings across the country and the rise in urban youth violence we are seeing in the city.

Rick Snyder, Indianapolis FOP President

August 12, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Rick Snyder, Indianapolis FOP President, about the recent police action shootings in Richmond and Elwood, Indiana and what's going on nationally with the surge in police shootings as well as other issues related to crime and violence.

Angela Grabovsky, Republican candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 7

August 05, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Angela Grabovsky, Republican candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 7.

John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis

July 29, 2022

Rev Harrison talks to John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis about the issue of the black family.

Ted Feeney, Joe Garrison, and Debbie Conway

July 22, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks with community leaders Ted Feeney, Joe Garrison, and Debbie Conway about a bottom up approach and how neighborhoods can work with police to deal with violence in their communities.

Robert Kilo, Co-Chairman of the Cleveland Ten Point Coalition of Cleveland

July 15, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Robert Kilo, new co-chairman of the Cleveland Ten Point Coalition of Cleveland, about bringing the Ten Point model to Cleveland.

William Casey, Crime in Anderson, Indiana

July 08, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to former Anderson, Indiana police officer William Casey, who is now a community leader and advocate for peace, about the recent surge in crime in the city of Anderson.

Cyndi Carrasco GOP candidate for Marion County prosecutor

July 01, 2022

Rev. Harrison has a conversation with Cyndi Carrasco, GOP candidate for Marion County prosecutor.

Commander Lorenzo Lewis IMPD NW District

June 24, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to IMPD NW District Commander Lorenzo Lewis about crime and violence in Indianapolis. They will look at what can be done and discuss how community partnerships can help lower the level of violence.

Abdul Hakim Shabazz

June 06, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Abdul Hakim Shabazz about the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas.

Eunice Trotter, John Hall, and Annette Johnson talk about Unigov.

May 27, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Eunice Trotter, Publisher of the Indianapolis Recorder; John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis; and Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee. They discuss Unigov, what it is and it's impact on Indianapolis.

Rick Snyder: In response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary

May 25, 2022

Rev Harrison talks to Indianapolis FOP President Rick Snyder about crime in Indianapolis in response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas.

Rev. Jeff Brown, Founder of RECAP (Rebuilding Every Community Around Peace)

May 13, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Rev. Jeff Brown, Founder of RECAP (Rebuilding Every Community Around Peace) about his part in what the New York Times called "the Boston Miracle" where that city saw a decline in youth homicides from 73 murders in 1990 to none between 1995-98 and the issue of youth crime today.

Pastor Gil Monrose, President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council

May 06, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Pastor Gil Monrose, President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council , known as "The Godsquad" and a faith advisor to the mayors office in New York City, about the surging violence across the country.

Bishop Richard Willoughby & Rev Clarence Moore

April 29, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Bishop Richard Willoughby of the Promised Land Christian Church and Rev Clarence Moore from New Era Church in Indianapolis about crime, violence, and families.

Rick Hite, Former Indianapolis Police Chief

April 22, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to former Indianapolis Police Chief Rick Hite about crime and violence in Indianapolis and also what's going on nationally.

REv. James W. Jackson, Pastor of Fervent Prayer Church in Indianapolis

April 15, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to REv. James W. Jackson, pastor of Fervent Prayer Church and a leading community voice in Indianapolis about the critical issues that affect young black people.

Rev. Eugene Bailey, Co-Founder of Boston Ten Point Coalition

April 08, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks with Rev. Eugene Bailey, one of the co-founders of the Boston Ten Point Coalition which is the model for his own work in Indianapolis. They discuss strategies to reduce urban violence in Boston, Indianapolis, and across the country.

IMPD Chief, Randy Taylor & IMPD Assistant Chief, Chris Bailey

April 01, 2022

Rev. Harrison has a conversation with IMPD Chief Randy Taylor and IMPD Assistant Chief Chris Bailey about crime and violence in our communities.

Annette Johnson, Pike Township Trustee

March 25, 2022

Rev Harrison talks to Pike Township Trustee Annette Johnson about her accomplishments and what it means to be a Trustee.

Rick Snyder, Indianapolis FOP President

March 18, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to Indianapolis F.O.P. President, Rick Snyder about the recent surge in violence in Indianapolis and the broken judicial system in the city.

Eunice Trotter, Author and Former Editor and Publisher of the Indianapolis Recorder – part 2

March 11, 2022

Rev. Harrison continues his conversation with author and former Editor and Publisher of the Indianapolis Recorder. They discuss the challenges and issues facing the black community in Indianapolis and how to move forward.

Eunice Trotter, Author and Former Editor and Publisher of the Indianapolis Recorder – part 1

March 04, 2022

Rev. Harrison talks to author and former Editor and Publisher of the Indianapolis Recorder about the history and dynamics of the black community in Indianapolis and the issues facing the community.

John Hall and Olgen Williams – part 2

March 03, 2022

Rev. Williams talks with two former Deputy Mayors of Indianapolis, John Hall and Olgen Williams. They discuss the root causes of violence in Indianapolis and some of the successful strategies that helped bring down the rate of violence in the city during their times in office.

John Hall and Olgen Williams – part 1

February 23, 2022

Rev. Williams talks with two former Deputy Mayors of Indianapolis, John Hall and Olgen Williams. They discuss the history of Indianapolis and the different approaches to violence. From gangs and the drug epidemic of the 90's to how violence is being addressed today.

Meet Rev. Charles Harrison

February 23, 2022

He's come a long way from his roots in Jeffersonville, Indiana to walking the streets of Indianapolis helping to reduce crime. Hear why he has such a passion for his work, what he thinks are the real issues, and what he thinks are some of the real solutions to the problem of crime in our cities. Meet Reverand Charles Harrison.

Welcome to Real Talk with Rev. Charles Harrison

February 23, 2022

Real Talk with Rev. Charles Harrison, brings Real Talk about Real Issues that affect our communities in Indianapolis and across the nation, seeking Real Solutions. Rev. Harrison sparks the conversations that cover poverty, education, violence, drug use, racial inequality, and systemic racism. Rev. Harrison welcomes fellow community leaders, advocates, politicians, educators, and friends to engage in Real Talk for Real Change.