Indiana Week in Review
697 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 55 ratingsHoosier Democrats, Republicans and insiders talk candidly about issues, the Indiana Statehouse and everything in between on Indiana Week In Review from WFYI Public Media. Join host Brandon Smith and political experts as they dive into the debates shaping Indiana. You'll get policy updates on policy, the state legislature and more, from the left, right and middle of the aisle.
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Indiana Week in Review - Mike Pence on the Newtown Massacre - December 21, 2012
December 24, 2012 00:00 - 9.56 MBMike Pence on the Newtown massacre. A new Congressman's take on calls for gun control, the state revenue forecast and the tax cut argument, the governor's final trip in RV-1 plus the Chrysler comeback, the electoral college and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Opposition to the Pence Tax Cut - December 14, 2012
December 17, 2012 00:00 - 9.59 MBOpposition to the Pence tax cut. The findings in the WISH-TV / Ball State Hoosier Survey. Support for gay marriage, Tony Bennett to Florida, Dick Lugar says good-bye to the Senate, plus the call for a mercy rule in high school sports and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Mike Pence Cabinet - December 7, 2012
December 10, 2012 00:00 - 9.65 MBMike Pence names the first members of his new cabinet. Why do the look familiar? The Pence inaugural plans, Glenda Ritz snubbed Richard Lugar is honored by the President, Creationism plus why Purdue's new football coach is out of the ordinary.
Indiana Week in Review - Breaking the Tax Pledge - November 30, 2012
December 03, 2012 00:00 - 9.51 MBWhy two members of Congress from Indiana will consider breaking the tax pledge. Speaker Bosma hires a lobbyist, the state police superintendent talks about legalizing marijuana, a plan to revisit the Amazon deal, Dave and Oprah and more.
Indiana Week in Review - New Stretch of I-69 Opens - November 23, 2012
November 26, 2012 00:00 - 9.55 MBA new stretch of I-69 opens. Will it ever be completed? Organization Day in the General Assembly, Luke Messer's leadership post on Capitol Hill, the Indiana voucher law goes to the Supreme Court, changes in the Big Ten plus IndyCar has a new boss.
Indiana Week in Review - Mass Transit Plan - November 16, 2012
November 19, 2012 00:00 - 9.52 MBThe new effort to pass a mass transit plan. Have attitudes changed? The new money man in the Indiana House, a petition for secession, the biggest freshman class ever in the General Assembly plus Dick Lugar's future and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Indiana Election - November 9, 2012
November 12, 2012 00:00 - 9.55 MBThe election in Indiana. Joe Donnelly wins a Senate seat, Mike Pence wins the governor's office, Tony Bennett taken out, two Republican super majorities in the General Assembly plus winners and losers and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Mail Pieces - November 2, 2012
November 05, 2012 00:00 - 9.93 MBTalking mail pieces, Larry Flynt and all that the Indiana Senate race has become. The effort to paint Mike Pence as extreme, why Michael Bloomberg is helping Indiana candidates, grades for schools plus predictions and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Richard Mourdock Firestorm - October 26, 2012
October 29, 2012 00:00 - 9.69 MBRichard Mourdock ignites a firestorm when it comes to rape and abortion? Why Mitt Romney appears in a Mourdock ad, the last debate in the race for governor, a legal victory for Planned Parenthood plus Joe Donnelly in the kitchen and more.
Indiana Week in Review - John McCain campaigns for Mourdock - October 19, 2012
October 22, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBJohn McCain campaigns for Richard Mourdock. What he said to Lugar Republicans. Dick Lugar objects to a mailer, the first Senate debate and the second debate in the governor's race plus the Mitch Daniels portrait, Mike Pence in the kitchen and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Bill Clinton in Indianapolis - October 12, 2012
October 15, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBBill Clinton in Indianapolis. What he told Indiana Democrats. The first debate in the race for governor, a computer analysis of the candidate expressions, a union attack on Mike Pence plus a new state license plate and more.
Indiana Week in Review - John Gregg Changes - October 5, 2012
October 08, 2012 00:00 - 9.59 MBJohn Gregg makes changes. Will outside money lead to a spending record in the Senate race? The Indiana House Republican agenda, state pensions, Ben Bernanke in town plus Andy Horning hates politics and more.
Indiana Week in Review - New Senate Race Poll Numbers - September 28, 2012
October 01, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBNew poll numbers in the Senate race. Can Donnelly hold on? Mike Pence's big lead in the governor's race, scandal in the Department of Child Services, plans to privatize the lottery, plus the State of Education and Richard Mourdock in the kitchen.
Indiana Week in Review - Paul Ryan in Indianapolis - September 21, 2012
September 24, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBPaul Ryan in Indianapolis. Did he help Richard Mourdock? Democrats publish an e-book about Mourdock, John Gregg has a highway plan, strange bedfellows in a state Senate race plus symphony troubles and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Washington Help For Mourdock - September 14, 2012
September 17, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBHelp from Washington for Richard Mourdock, the campaign ads that didn't run on 9/11 and the one that did, an ethics complaint against the governor, a controversial get out and vote effort plus John Gregg in the kitchen and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Joe Donnelly - September 7, 2012
September 10, 2012 00:00 - 9.52 MBJoe Donnelly passes up the Democratic National Convention. John Gregg's new negative ad, Rupert talks issues, Purdue spends 380-thousand in preparation for Mitch Daniels, Robocalls plus André Carson answers the DNC roll call for Indiana and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Romney's Indy Visit - August 31, 2012
September 04, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBMitt Romney, from Tampa to Indianapolis and back. Jackie Walorski's GOP Convention speech, health care and nuclear power in the governor's race, the latest attempt to win over Lugar voters plus Eric Holcomb in the roll call of states.
Indiana Week in Review - Candidates for Governor - August 24, 2012
August 27, 2012 00:00 - 9.56 MBThe candidates for governor share a stage. What did voters learn? Evan Bayh campaigns for Joe Donnelly. The Indiana controversy over rape and abortion, Michelle Obama visits, lawmakers call DCS on the carpet plus Carmel wins a national honor.
Indiana Week in Review - State Fair Legal Settlement - August 17, 2012
August 20, 2012 00:00 - 9.57 MBA legal settlement for State Fair victims falls apart. Who's to blame? A new accident at the fair, the candidates for governor talk jobs the first lady puts Indianapolis back on her travel schedule plus a gold medal winner back in Indiana.
Indiana Week in Review - August 10, 2012
August 13, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBMitt Romney campaigns in Indiana and a new Presidential poll. Mike Pence's voting record. A look at two Indiana congressional races, a new appeals court judge and a Silver Star is delivered forty years after it was earned.
Indiana Week in Review - Mike Pence Promise - August 3, 2012
August 06, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBMike Pence promises to cut the state income tax. Can we afford it? Missed votes by Pence. What's the damage? A misguided political tracker, Lugar and Mourdock together, big raises in the mayor's office plus the return to school in Henryville.
Indiana Week in Review - Democratic Power Struggle - July 27, 2012
July 30, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBThe power struggle in the House Democratic caucus. How Pat Bauer wore out his welcome. Talk of negative campaigning in the governor's race, Joe Donnelly's new ad, Greg Ballard on Capitol Hill plus why it's good to be mayor in Logansport.
Indiana Week in Review - The State Vs. IBM - July 20, 2012
July 23, 2012 00:00 - 9.54 MBThe state vs. IBM. Why neither side won. Pat Bauer under fire from members of his own party, the bid for a second Super Bowl, and the latest in the race for governor. That, plus an Obama punching bag in Muncie and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Record State Surplus - July 13, 2012
July 16, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBThe state surplus hits a record level. Democrats say the cost is too high. Michelle Obama plans an Indianapolis visit, politics in the governor's race, the Senate race, and ISTEP scores. That, plus the Colts blackout policy and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Automatic Tax Refunds - July 6, 2012
July 09, 2012 00:00 - 9.57 MBAutomatic tax refunds will come in triple digits. Mike Pence moves, a Purdue protest against Mitch Daniels, the state sends the feds a bill for illegal immigrants plus the Lawrence man who helped break a color barrier and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Supreme Court Health Care Ruling - June 29, 2012
July 02, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBThe Supreme Court rules on Health Care and Mike Pence's reaction leads to an apology. Richard Mourdock jumps the gun on the ruling, what the immigration ruling means in Indiana, Mike Pence's second jobs proposal plus the departure of Larry Bird.
Indiana Week in Review - Mitch Daniels Heads to Purdue - June 22, 2012
June 25, 2012 00:00 - 9.56 MBMitch Daniels heads to Purdue. Why does he want it and is it good for Purdue? George P. Bush comes to Indiana to build a SuperPAC, a Socialist qualifies for the Indiana ballot, Becky Skillman's trade mission and the Democratic Convention.
Indiana Week in Review - Mike Pence Wants High School Grads to Be Job Ready - June 15, 2012
June 18, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBMike Pence wants high school grads to be job ready. What Richard Mourdock and Muammar Gaddafi have in common, the newest members of the Democrat ticket, the reason why the state Democrat convention is in Fort Wayne plus Eric Holcomb's new book.
Indiana Week in Review - Indiana Campaign Updates - June 8, 2012
June 11, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBJohn Gregg on the attack while Mike Pence takes the high ground. Karl Rove spends a bundle in the Indiana Senate race, Marco Rubio campaigns in Indiana, the state budget committee prepares an audit, a name change at the State Fairgrounds and more.
Indiana Week in Review - How an Honor Student Almost Missed Her Graduation - June 1, 2012
June 04, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBGovernment red tape, how an honor student almost missed her graduation. Republicans for Donnelly, the candidates for governor on the campaign trail, and the end of the McIntosh residency case. That, plus the Indiana/Kentucky border war escalates and more
Indiana Week in Review - Gubernatorial Running Mates - May 25, 2012
May 29, 2012 00:00 - 9.56 MBRunning mates - Mike Pence picks Sue Ellspermann. John Gregg picks Vi Simpson. How do they match up? Donnelly goes after the farm vote, Indianapolis considers same sex benefits, Grant County creates a dress code plus our annual Indy 500 picks.
Indiana Week in Review - Promising Tax Cuts - May 18, 2012
May 21, 2012 00:00 - 9.52 MBPromising tax cuts. Can John Gregg deliver? Mike Pence starts the air war in the race for governor, a new chief justice, and the Lugar series will continue. That plus a senior prank and a one-of-a-kind prom.
Indiana Week in Review - Richard Mourdock Win - May 11, 2012
May 14, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBRichard Mourdock wins the GOP Senate primary, how will he match up against Joe Donnelly? Dick Lugar recognized on Capitol Hill, Susan Brooks wins and Mark Massa takes his place on the state Supreme Court plus winners and losers and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Senate Race - May 4, 2012
May 07, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBThe Senate race comes down to the wire. Are the polls accurate? Super PAC spending in the 5th District, what is the Daniels endorsement is worth, Joe Biden in Indiana plus tax money misplaced again and primary predictions.
Indiana Week in Review - David McIntosh Residency Questions - April 27, 2012
April 30, 2012 00:00 - 9.57 MBDavid McIntosh walks away from residency questions, John Gregg's plan to cut gas prices, the Lugar campaign digs deep to find dirt on Richard Mourdock, the governor closes the door on a run for Vice President plus the governor's Sachem award and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Mourdock Campaign Electronic Break In? - April 20, 2012
April 23, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBDid the Mourdock campaign stage an electronic break in? Why the Lugar campaign wants answers. Outside money in the Senate race, Chris Christie in Indiana, Mitch Daniels makes a Presidential endorsement, Sugarland plus Andrew Luck and the Colts.
Indiana Week in Review - State Fair Stage Collapse Reports - April 13, 2012
April 16, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBThe investigative reports on the State Fair stage collapse. Do we have all the answers? The GOP Senate debate, the residency of David McIntosh and a 5th District debate. That plus Indiana loses out in the GOP nomination fight and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Daniels Administration Misplaces more Money - April 6, 2012
April 09, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBHow the Daniels Administration misplaced hundreds of millions of dollars again. John Greggs idea for lifting the sales tax on gasoline, residency questions for McIntosh, the latest in the Senate race plus a new opening on the state Supreme Court.
Indiana Week in Review - Dick Lugar Ethics Complaint - March 30, 2012
April 02, 2012 00:00 - 9.52 MBAn ethics complaint against Dick Lugar. What is the political effect? State Senators endorse Wayne Seybold, David McIntosh takes on Planned Parenthood, class basketball get a statewide airing plus Rupert for governor, public art and more.
Indiana Week in Review - Lugar Repays Hotel Bill - March 23, 2012
March 26, 2012 00:00 - 9.56 MBLugar repays taxpayers for hotel bill. The Indiana Youth Group loses specialty plate, governor signs a pair of tax cuts and more.
Indiana Week in Review - New Secretary of State - March 16, 2012
March 19, 2012 00:00 - 9.57 MBThe new Secretary of State. Did Mitch Daniels make a good choice? The court ruling that made it possible, Dick Lugar loses a residency ruling, plus the final word on the 2012 legislature.
Indiana Week in Review - Senator Dick Lugar - March 9, 2012
March 12, 2012 00:00 - 9.57 MBDick Lugar on the attack. What's behind his new negative strategy? Carbon Motors stalled by the Obama Administration. Did politics get in the way? Manning's effect on life in Indiana, the smoking ban, a wrapup of the General Assembly plus winners and losers.
Indiana Week in Review - Who Will Replace Charlie White - March 2, 2012
March 05, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBThe Supreme Court hears the arguments, who will replace Charlie White? Vop Osili speaks up about his opportunity to become Secretary of State. The statewide smoking ban, Daniels in Washington, Wallace quits governor’s race plus a possible racino takeover
Indiana Week in Review - State Rep. Bob Morris - February 24, 2012
February 27, 2012 00:00 - 9.57 MBState Rep. Bob Morris takes on the Girl Scouts. The effort to eliminate specialty license plates. New pressure on the governor to seek the White House, Dick Lugar fights back, the sentencing of Charlie White plus the return of the Indiana Gridiron.
Indiana Week in Review - Lugar Residency Problem - February 17, 2011
February 20, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBRichard Mourdock challenges Dick Lugar. Does Lugar have a residency problem? Wayne Seybold for Congress, the death of the creationism bill, the departure of some long-time lawmakers plus the Manning and Irsay drama.
Indiana Week in Review - Charlie White - February 10, 2012
February 13, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBCharlie White, convicted and removed. Rick Santorum comes up short on ballot petitions. Ballot problems for Jim Wallace, competing images from the leading candidates for governor, questions about where Dick Lugar lives plus Super Bowl reviews.
Indiana Week in Review - Charlie White Trial - February 3, 2012
February 06, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBThe final arguments in the Charlie White trial. Right to work becomes law. Is the battle over? Dan Burton forgoes re-election and Mitt Romney meets the Indiana ballot requirement.
Indiana Week in Review - Right to Work Vote - January 27, 2012
January 30, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBThe House vote on right to work - last stand for Democrats? Senate plans get the bill signed before the Super Bowl. Daniels response to the State of the Union, death of the mass transit bill, the battle against human trafficking plus Super Bowl preps.
Indiana Week in Review - Democrat Walk Out - January 20, 2012
January 23, 2012 00:00 - 9.58 MBDemocrats walk out and a judge says they can't be fined, what happens now? A lawmaker resigns citing partisan warfare, TV ads start in the Senate race, Mike Pence fundraising record, Gov. Daniels State of the Union response and Super Bowl preparations.
Indiana Week in Review - The Governor's Last State of the State - January 13, 2012
January 16, 2012 00:00 - 9.53 MBThe governor's last State of the State. Did he set the proper tone? Union efforts to drown out the governor. Was it disrespectful? Plus the latest on right to work, a deal with Amazon, the state of the judiciary and the bill to police the national anthem.