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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Texas Abortion Decision
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 9.58 MBA Texas abortion decision heard ‘round the nation. New school COVID-19 quarantine guidance. Plus, Afghan refugees in Indiana and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 3rd, 2021.
The Black Caucus on Holcomb’s Diversity Progress
August 27, 2021 04:00 - 9.57 MBThe Black Caucus on Holcomb’s diversity progress. Poor buy-in to a landlord tenant settlement program. Plus, the Indiana Chamber’s COVID campaign and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 27th, 2021.
Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 9.5 MBThe disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. The governor’s public health commission. Plus, Biden’s nursing home order and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 20th, 2021.
Senator Young Infrastructure Bill Vote
August 13, 2021 04:00 - 9.58 MBSen. Young votes against the infrastructure bill. House Republicans hire a redistricting consultant. Plus, COVID disrupting the start of the school year and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 13th, 2021.
Holcomb Insists State Fair is Safe
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 9.53 MBCongressman Banks’s vaccination status. Gov. Holcomb insists the State Fair is safe. Plus, the READI grant deadline extended and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 6th, 2021.
School Mask Mandate
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 9.57 MBGov. Holcomb won’t reimpose a mask mandate in schools. Purdue gives away the awards in its vaccine lottery. Plus, the CDC’s eviction moratorium ending and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 30th, 2021.
January 6th Commission
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 9.63 MBU-S Representative Jim Banks gets booted from the January 6th Commission. Lawmakers announce listening sessions for redistricting. Plus, driving cards and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 23rd, 2021.
Tax Refunds
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 9.63 MBHoosiers getting a tax refund. Officials sound the alarm over the delta variant. Plus, ILEARN scores and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 16th, 2021.
Emergency Powers Lawsuit
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 9.6 MBA judge deals Todd Rokita a loss in the emergency powers lawsuit. Hoosiers rally for federal election reform. Plus, Democrats’ American Rescue Plan tour and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 9th, 2021.
Abortion Law Halted
July 02, 2021 04:00 - 9.52 MBIndiana’s newest abortion law halted. College athletes getting paid. Plus, grocery stores’ alcohol carryout and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 2nd, 2021.
Todd Rokita's "Parent Bill of Rights"
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 9.63 MBTodd Rokita inserts himself into a culture war. The U.S. Supreme Court strikes a blow to the NCAA. Plus, a vote by mail lawsuit is dead and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 25th, 2021.
Indiana Going to Court Over Unemployment
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 9.55 MBIndiana is going to court over unemployment. The Affordable Care Act survives another legal challenge. Plus, teachers unions sue over a new law and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 18th, 2021.
IU’s Vaccine Policy Protests
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 9.55 MBContinued protests over IU’s vaccine policy. Indiana’s new Secretary of Commerce. Plus, Scott County ending its needle exchange and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 11th, 2021.
Indiana University's COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 9.51 MBIndiana University’s COVID-19 vaccine policy. Early ILEARN results. Plus, Senate Democrats call for a minimum wage hike and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 28th, 2021.
Governor Holcomb Cuts Off Federal Unemployment Benefits
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 9.57 MBHolcomb cutting off federal unemployment benefits. The governor not a fan of monetary incentives for the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, Sen. Mike Braun on the January 6 Commission and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 21st, 2021.
Work Search Requirements
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 9.58 MBWork search requirements will be back on. Another veto override. Plus, Eli Lilly’s reopening plan and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 14th, 2021.
Holcomb Veto
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 9.63 MBGov. Holcomb vetoes a local health officials bill. A citizen lawsuit over the emergency powers law. Plus, the 2024 gubernatorial campaign is off and running and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 7th, 2021.
Holcomb Sues the General Assembly
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 9.63 MBGov. Holcomb sues the General Assembly. President Biden’s first address to Congress. Plus, Secretary of State Holli Sullivan kicks off her campaign and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 30th, 2021.
Overwhelming Support for the Final Budget
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 9.56 MBA final state budget with overwhelming support. Unemployment benefits taxed. Plus, a debate over Indiana’s red flag law and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 23rd, 2021.
J&J Vaccine Pause
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 9.51 MBA pause in the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Billions more for the state budget. Plus, a wind and solar siting bill dies a loud death and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 16th, 2021.
Indiana Senate Republican Budget
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 9.53 MBSenate Republicans unveil their budget. Prioritizing the protection of monuments. Plus, a major gun bill halted and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 9th, 2021.
Governor's Veto Threat
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 9.63 MBThe governor threatens a veto. Holcomb still dropping all statewide COVID restrictions. Plus, no cigarette tax hike and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 2nd, 2021.
Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions
March 26, 2021 04:00 - 9.58 MBIndiana to end statewide COVID-19 restrictions. COVID vaccine appointments opening to all. Plus, the new chair of the Indiana Democratic Party and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 26th, 2021.
New Secretary of State
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 9.52 MBIndiana’s new Secretary of State. Indiana not getting its fair share of the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, changes to the emergency powers bill and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 19th, 2021.
Tension Between Holcomb Officials & Lawmakers
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 9.52 MBThings get tense between Holcomb administration officials and lawmakers. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus praises progress at the Statehouse. Plus, more Todd Rokita side gigs and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 12th, 2021.
Todd Young Re-election Bid
March 05, 2021 22:40 - 9.5 MBSenator Todd Young officially launches his re-election bid. A small business grant program moves forward. Plus, teachers getting the vaccine and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 5th, 2021.
Legisative Session Halfway Point
February 26, 2021 22:54 - 9.52 MBThe legislative session reaches halftime. The state cracks down on vaccine sites. Plus, the NCAA hosting fans and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending February 26th, 2021.
Restricting Governor's Emergency Powers
February 19, 2021 21:20 - 9.63 MBRestricting Gov. Holcomb's emergency powers. Tensions in the House over discrimination concerns. Plus, Attorney General Rokita's second job and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending February 19th, 2021.
Eliminating Indiana's Handgun Licenses
February 12, 2021 20:58 - 9.57 MBA bill to eliminate Indiana's handgun licenses. A veto override. Plus, a pregnancy accommodations bill that provides no accommodations and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending February 12th, 2021.
Legislation Criminalizing Many Protesters
February 05, 2021 21:54 - 9.58 MBLegislation criminalizing many protesters. A COVID relief debate in Washington. Plus, a nursing home visitation bill and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending February 5th, 2021.
A COVID Restrictions Bill
January 29, 2021 22:33 - 9.52 MBA bill to block many COVID restrictions. A harder ballot access hurdle for Libertarians. Plus, changes to the State Board of Education and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 29th, 2021.
The State of the State
January 22, 2021 21:07 - 9.63 MBGov. Holcomb's State of the State. Protests don't materialize at the Statehouse. Plus, Mike Pence back home and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 22nd, 2021.
Trump's 2nd Impeachment
January 15, 2021 22:53 - 9.51 MBImpeachment 2: This time it's bipartisan. Gov. Holcomb's proposed state budget. Plus, Lilly turns off the contribution tap for some and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 15th, 2021.
U.S Capitol Insurrection
January 08, 2021 22:08 - 9.58 MBInsurrectionists invade the U.S. Capitol as some Hoosier Republicans back the same cause. March Madness in Indiana. Plus, a potential veto override and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending Jan. 8th, 2021.
A Look Ahead Into 2021
January 01, 2021 12:53 - 9.58 MBWe look ahead into 2021. COVID-19's impact on the legislative session. A potential fight over emergency powers. Plus, redistricting, the budget and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 1st, 2021.
Looking Back at 2020
December 25, 2020 22:07 - 9.63 MBWe look back at 2020. COVID-19 and its impact on the state, from Hoosiers' health to the economy. Plus, the election, Governor Holcomb and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 25th, 2020.
Holcomb's 2021 Agenda
December 18, 2020 22:08 - 9.57 MBGov. Holcomb unveils his 2021 agenda. Recommendations from the teacher compensation commission. Plus, Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 18th, 2020.
New COVID Restrictions
December 17, 2020 17:04 - 9.58 MBGov. Holcomb postpones non-emergency surgeries. Curtis Hill and Todd Rokita ask the Supreme Court to hear a case to overturn the election. Mike Braun refuses to acknowledge Joe Biden is President-elect and more for the week ending December 11th, 2020.
COVID-19 Vaccine
December 04, 2020 22:33 - 9.5 MBCOVID-19 vaccines on their way soon. A GOP lawmaker blames Governor Holcomb for her resignation. Plus, Curtis Hill asks for a CARES Act extension and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 4th, 2020.
Life in the Age of COVID
November 27, 2020 22:23 - 9.51 MBHost Brandon Smith and the Indiana Week panel look back at "Life in the Age of COVID", tracing the Hoosier State's response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Organization Day Fireworks
November 20, 2020 21:23 - 9.52 MBOrganization Day starts off with a fierce debate. Governor Holcomb's pick for Education Secretary. Plus, the first-ever state Equity Chief and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending November 20th, 2020.
Reinstated COVID Restrictions
November 13, 2020 21:58 - 9.56 MBGovernor Eric Holcomb reinstates limited COVID restrictions. Those restrictions don't apply to churches. Plus, we talk Victoria Spartz's win in the 5th district and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending November 13th, 2020.
Holcomb Wins Re-election
November 06, 2020 20:52 - 9.63 MBGovernor Eric Holcomb wins a resounding re-election victory. Todd Rokita easily wins the race for AG. Plus, Republicans grow their House supermajority and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending November 6th, 2020.
Indiana Governor's Race Final Arguments
October 30, 2020 21:20 - 9.5 MBCandidates for governor make their final arguments. HIP 2.0 gets a 10-year extension. Plus, election predictions and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 30th, 2020.
The First 2020 Gubernatorial Debate
October 23, 2020 21:37 - 9.52 MBThe first Indiana gubernatorial debate of 2020. Candidates for governor announced their education picks. Plus, Governor Holcomb gets defensive on COVID and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 23rd, 2020.
COVID Restrictions Remain
October 16, 2020 21:01 - 9.63 MBCOVID restrictions remain unchanged despite worsening numbers. School funding gaps widen. Plus, Chicago's quarantine policy for Hoosiers and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 16th, 2020.
COVID Worsening in Indiana
October 09, 2020 21:44 - 9.58 MBWorsening COVID numbers in Indiana. The vice presidential debate. Plus, COVID relief potentially off the table and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 9th, 2020.
A Shambles of A Presidential Debate
October 02, 2020 21:41 - 9.63 MBA shambles of a presidential debate. Tensions in Hoosier schools. Plus, Mitch Daniels and local COVID restrictions and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 2nd, 2020.
Indiana Enters Stage 5
September 25, 2020 22:04 - 9.58 MBGov. Holcomb lifts almost all COVID restrictions. A Supreme Court vacancy. Plus, the future of abortion rights and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 25th, 2020.
Mike Braun Rejects State Budget Help
September 18, 2020 21:58 - 9.58 MBMike Braun says no to state budget help. Indiana paralyzed over CARES Act money. Plus, Jennifer McCormick endorses Democrats and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 18th, 2020.