Abdul Hakim-Shabazz is the host of “Abdul in the Mornings” which can be heard weekday mornings from 6-10 on Newstalk 1430 AM, WXNT. Abdul’s program focuses on local, state and national issues. His list of guests have included U.S. Senators Richard Lugar and Evan Bayh, Governor Mitch Daniels, Mayor Bart Peterson, House Speaker Pat Bauer and Indianapolis City-County Council President Monroe Gray.

In addition to hosting the morning show, Abdul is also an attorney and Of Counsel at the law firm of John, Lewis and Wilkins in downtown Indianapolis. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Indianapolis and Ivy Tech Community College, a columnist for the Indianapolis Business Journal, an actor and stand-up comedian. Prior to coming to Indianapolis, Abdul hosted a morning radio talk show in Springfield, IL. Before that he was an assistant to the Illinois Attorney General. He has also been a television and radio reporter in Central and Northern Illinois.

Abdul holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield and a law degree from St. Louis University. He is an army brat having lived for several years in Europe. He has one son, Gene, and several brothers and sisters, a few of which live in the Indianapolis area.