Darian Benson

Reporter, Side Effects Public Media

Darian Benson is a reporter based at WFYI in Indianapolis. An Indy native, she is eager to report on public health in her hometown. Darian graduated with a journalism degree from Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis. Previously, she covered city government and public policy for WFYI and statewide public health for Indiana Public Broadcasting. 

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Health Experts: COVID-19 Crisis Is Far From Over

By • Aug 6, 2020

States continue to reopen, but the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, according to experts on Indiana Public Broadcasting’s All IN talk show. The experts discussed the current state of the pandemic and how state officials have responded — as well as the need for more data.

Controversy Sheds Light On Systemic Racism In Medical School

By • Jul 30, 2020
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Dr. Blessing Ogbemudia graduated from Indiana University’s medical school in May. As he was celebrating with a few friends, he received an anonymous message on Instagram. It contained an audio clip of someone talking about him.