WIBC’s Tony Katz Demands Indy Mayor Strip Chatterbox License After Elise Hensley’s Ejection, Ties to School Shooting Wish Exposed

WIBC Radio Host Tony Katz supports Indy MAGA Hat women who wishes School Shooting in 2023.

Indianapolis, IN – March 19, 2025 – Tony Katz, the outspoken host of Tony Katz and the Morning News on 93.1FM WIBC, has ignited a firestorm of debate by calling on Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to pull the business license of the Chatterbox Jazz Club. Katz’s demand comes in the wake of a viral incident involving Elise Hensley, dubbed the “MAGA Hat girl,” who was recently ejected from the bar for allegedly directing anti-LGBTQ slurs at staff. The controversy has since escalated with revelations of Hensley’s deeper history of inflammatory behavior, including a chilling social media post uncovered by the Hoosier Enquirer.

Elise Hensley hurled slurs at gay bartenders and wished a trans would commit a shooting towards a Christian Nashville School in Tennessee.

Hensley first gained attention on March 14, 2025, when she recorded and shared a video of herself being asked to leave the Chatterbox after wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. In the footage, Hensley confronted a bartender, who cited her Trump support as the reason for her removal, sparking a polarized online reaction. The bar later issued a statement claiming Hensley and her group had intentionally misgendered and harassed an employee, prompting their expulsion. While Hensley denied these accusations, asserting she was targeted solely for her political attire, the incident quickly became a lightning rod for discussions about free speech, private business rights, and political division.

Video posted on Hoosier Enquirer of Elise Hensley wishing a trans person would shoot up a school calling it “A Cherry on top.”

However, the story took a darker turn when Hoosier Enquirer, a local nonprofit news outlet, unearthed a now-deleted Instagram video from Hensley. In the clip, reportedly posted in 2023, Hensley expressed a “vile wish” that a transgender individual would “shoot up” the Nashville Christian School—a statement that appears to mock or incite violence in the wake of the tragic Covenant School shooting that year, which left six dead, including three children. The revelation has painted a disturbing picture of Hensley’s behavior, suggesting a pattern of hostility toward the LGBTQ community that goes beyond the Chatterbox altercation.

Enter Tony Katz, a prominent conservative voice in the Midwest, known for his commentary on WIBC and his syndicated Tony Katz Today program. On his morning show, Katz seized on the Hensley saga, but rather than focusing solely on her actions, he turned his ire toward the Chatterbox itself. Citing the bar’s decision to eject Hensley, Katz argued that the establishment had overstepped its bounds and failed to uphold a welcoming environment for all patrons, regardless of political beliefs. He accused the Chatterbox of “pandering to woke ideology” and called on Mayor Hogsett to revoke its business license as a consequence.

“The Chatterbox isn’t some sacred institution—it’s a business that chose to discriminate against a customer for her hat, not her behavior,” Katz said on air. “If they’re so quick to kick out Elise Hensley, what’s stopping them from targeting anyone else who doesn’t fit their narrative? Mayor Hogsett needs to step in and send a message: Indianapolis doesn’t tolerate this kind of exclusionary nonsense.”

Katz’s stance has drawn sharp criticism from those who defend the Chatterbox’s right to refuse service, a principle enshrined in Indiana law for private businesses. Supporters of the bar argue that Hensley’s ejection was justified, not because of her hat, but due to her alleged harassment of staff—a claim bolstered by the Hoosier Enquirer’s findings about her past. “This isn’t about politics; it’s about respect,” one patron told local media. “The Chatterbox has been a community hub for decades. They don’t deserve to be punished for standing up to hate.”

The unearthed Instagram video has only intensified the debate. While Hensley’s supporters, including Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith—who reshared her initial video—frame her as a victim of political persecution, critics point to her documented rhetoric as evidence of a broader agenda. The Hoosier Enquirer described Hensley’s comments as part of a “disturbing pattern of hate,” raising questions about whether her actions at the Chatterbox were a deliberate provocation.

Mayor Hogsett’s office has not yet responded to Katz’s call, leaving the city in suspense as the controversy unfolds. For now, the Chatterbox remains open, its owner, David Andrichik, dismissing the incident as a “set-up” by Hensley and her group. Meanwhile, Katz continues to press his case on air, framing the situation as a battle over fairness and free expression in Indianapolis.

As the story evolves, it underscores the deep cultural rifts that persist in America’s heartland. Whether the Chatterbox’s license hangs in the balance or Hensley’s past overshadows her claims, one thing is clear: Tony Katz has ensured this local dispute will reverberate far beyond the city limits.