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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New Democratic Candidate for Governor
September 20, 2019 21:05 - 9.57 MBA new Democratic candidate for governor. Thousands of fetal remains discovered at the home of a deceased, former Indiana abortion doctor. Plus, autoworkers on strike and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 20th, 2019.
Gender Changes at the BMV
September 13, 2019 21:36 - 9.52 MBCurtis Hill clashes with the Holcomb administration over gender changes at the BMV. A potential GOP challenger for Holcomb. Plus, the third Democratic presidential primary debate and more.
ILEARN Scores
September 06, 2019 20:59 - 9.63 MBILEARN scores are...bad. An Indiana family sues e-cigarette maker Juul. Plus, Vice President Pence's stay in Ireland and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 6th, 2019.
Accountability For Statewide Test
August 31, 2019 00:58 - 9.58 MBA new statewide test brings calls for a pause in accountability. A report on the real reason for a top departure at DCS. Plus, Buttigieg's ads aimed at DeVos and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 30th, 2019.
Karen Tallian's AG Bid
August 23, 2019 21:28 - 9.51 MBKaren Tallian making a bid for AG. New allegations in the Curtis Hill lawsuit. Plus, the first teacher pay commission meeting and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 23rd, 2019.
Karlee Macer Governor Candidacy
August 16, 2019 21:36 - 9.51 MBKarlee Macer won't run for governor. The head of Indiana's National Guard resigns amid scandal. Plus, moves in the 5th Congressional District race and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 16th, 2019.
Renewed Gun Regulations Debate
August 09, 2019 21:02 - 9.56 MBMass shootings kick start a gun regulation debate. More scandal surrounding the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, more alcohol expansion at the State Fair and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 9th, 2019.
Dan Coats Resigns
August 02, 2019 21:15 - 9.51 MBDan Coats is leaving the Trump administration. Democratic presidential candidates face off in the second round of debates. Plus, an FBI raid in South Bend and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 2nd, 2019.
Curtis Hill Lawsuit Intervention?
July 26, 2019 22:29 - 9.52 MBHouse and Senate GOP leaders want to intervene in a Curtis Hill lawsuit. The number two official at DCS abruptly resigns. Plus, a school accountability panel meets for the first time and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 26th, 2019.
Gov Holcomb Re-Election Campaign
July 19, 2019 21:37 - 9.58 MBGov. Holcomb officially launches his re-election campaign. Susan Brooks breaks with her party over a rebuke of President Trump. Plus, Buttigieg speaks to Young Dems in Indy and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 19th, 2019.
2020 Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer McCormick
July 12, 2019 21:17 - 9.57 MBDemocrats have their first official gubernatorial candidate for 2020. State Superintendent Jennifer McCormick goes on tour with Eddie Melton. Plus, Hale for Congress and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 12th, 2019.
The Halfway Point of 2019
July 05, 2019 19:17 - 9.63 MBIt's the halfway point of 2019, so it's time to look back...and look ahead. From Pete Buttigieg to Curtis Hill. Plus, Holcomb, Pence and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 5th, 2019.
Curtis Hill Challenger
June 28, 2019 21:28 - 9.52 MBCurtis Hill has a Republican challenger. Buttigieg at the first Democratic presidential primary debates. That plus a class action suit against DCS and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 28th, 2019.
Curtis Hill Litigation
June 21, 2019 21:05 - 9.56 MBA lawmaker and three staffers sue Curtis Hill and the state. Susan Brooks' retirement. Plus Buttigieg leaves the campaign trail for a police shooting in South Bend and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 21st, 2019.
Fair Oaks Farms
June 14, 2019 21:34 - 9.58 MBAn ongoing animal abuse controversy at Fair Oaks Farms. The unemployment insurance trust fund needs more money. That plus Indiana's state spending growth leads much of the nation and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 14th, 2019.
Melton Explores Gubernatorial Run
June 08, 2019 00:32 - 9.5 MBDemocratic Senator Eddie Melton explores a run for governor. President Trump proposes new tariffs on Mexico. That plus Elizabeth Warren campaigns in Indiana and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 7th, 2019.
The Supreme Court and Indiana
May 31, 2019 21:51 - 9.52 MBThe Supreme Court delivers Indiana a win and a loss on abortion law. Governor Holcomb's teacher pay commission meets in secret. That plus the DNC raises its debate threshold and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 31st, 2019.
Buttigieg Goes on Fox News
May 24, 2019 23:28 - 9.54 MBPete Buttigieg goes on Fox News. Susan Brooks votes for the Equality Act. That plus a grim employer substance abuse survey and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 24th, 2019.
New Teacher Licensing
May 17, 2019 21:21 - 9.54 MBNew licensing requirements have teachers scrambling. New tariffs from President Trump. That plus Curtis Hill's staff salary bumps and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 17th, 2019.
2019 Bill Signings
May 10, 2019 21:41 - 9.49 MBGovernor Holcomb finishes signing all of 2019's bills. The gaming bill and its conflicts. That plus Todd Rokita's new gig and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 10th, 2019.
Richard Lugar Passing
May 03, 2019 21:02 - 9.49 MBThe Hoosier State loses another political icon. Indiana faces another abortion lawsuit. That plus a new initiative from Joe Donnelly and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 3rd, 2019.
2019 Legislative Wrap
April 26, 2019 21:38 - 9.52 MBIt's the 2019 legislative session wrap-up. A two-year state budget, with education and DCS funding. That plus vaping, teacher firearm training and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 26th, 2019.
Payday Lending Bill
April 19, 2019 22:06 - 9.52 MBThe payday lending bill dies. Pete Buttigieg makes things official. That plus the Mueller report released and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 19th, 2019.
Indiana Senate Republican Budget
April 12, 2019 22:01 - 9.21 MBIndiana Senate Republicans reveal their budget - and what's in it for teachers. Mike Pence and Pete Buttigieg spar over religion. Plus changes to a controversial payday lending bill and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 12th, 2019.
Indiana Senate Republican' Budget
April 12, 2019 22:01 - 9.21 MBIndiana Senate Republicans reveal their budget - and what's in it for teachers. Mike Pence and Pete Buttigieg spar over religion. Plus changes to a controversial payday lending bill and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 12th, 2019.
Hate Crimes Law
April 05, 2019 22:11 - 9.54 MBThe hate crimes bill signed into law. Pete Buttigieg's fundraising numbers. That plus 12- and 13-year-olds to adult court and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 5th, 2019.
Curtis Hill's Law License in Jeopardy
March 22, 2019 22:33 - 9.51 MBCurtis Hill's law license in jeopardy. A non-binary gender option on driver's licenses. That plus a police organization with Hoosier links accused of being a scam and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 22nd, 2019.
The Late Senator Birch Bayh
March 15, 2019 21:56 - 9.49 MBBirch Bayh passes away at 91. Congress rejects Trump's emergency. That plus Pete Buttigieg's town hall and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 15th, 2019.
Jennifer McCormick and Statehouse Republicans
March 08, 2019 21:41 - 9.5 MBJennifer McCormick and Statehouse Republicans. The DCS budget in flux? That plus tech leaders engage on hate crimes and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 8th, 2019.
Clarion Call on Hate Crimes
March 01, 2019 05:00 - 9.5 MBThe governor issues a clarion call on hate crimes. Controversial payday lending bills in the Senate. That plus ever-expanding school referenda and more.
Hate Crimes Bill
February 22, 2019 22:12 - 9.2 MBThe State Senate passes a bias crimes bill as its co-author votes against it. House Republicans unveil their budget proposal. That plus Dan Coats could be on the chopping block and more.
Hate Crimes Bill
February 22, 2019 22:12 - 9.56 MBThe State Senate passes a bias crimes bill as its co-author votes against it. House Republicans unveil their budget proposal. That plus Dan Coats could be on the chopping block and more.
Second Shutdown Averted
February 15, 2019 21:11 - 9.52 MBAnother shutdown, averted. Holcomb's teacher pay commission is missing something. That plus school safety money for firearm training and more.
A Big Gaming Bill
February 08, 2019 22:11 - 9.49 MBOne of the biggest gaming bills in Indiana's history. A "person of wealth" speaks at Purdue. Plus potential changes to Indiana's alcohol laws and more.
Pete Buttigieg Presidential Candidacy
January 25, 2019 21:52 - 9.52 MBPete Buttigieg announces a presidential run. The federal government remains shut down. That plus a civics test requirement and more.
Teacher Pay
January 18, 2019 21:27 - 9.52 MBA teacher pay proposal in the State of the State. House Republicans block a DCS bill amendment. That plus a legislative package aimed at Curtis Hill and more.
Teacher Pay
January 18, 2019 21:27 - 9.21 MBA teacher pay proposal in the State of the State. House Republicans block a DCS bill amendment. That plus a legislative package aimed at Curtis Hill and more.
Governor Holcomb's Budget
January 11, 2019 22:08 - 9.5 MBGovernor Holcomb's budget proposal. A teacher pay bill takes an initial step. Plus, dueling hate crimes proposals and more this week on Indiana Week in Review.
Hate Crimes Debate
January 04, 2019 21:57 - 9.55 MBRod Bray's attempt to manage the hate crimes debate. Gov. Holcomb says no to medical marijuana. That plus Tim Brown and the budget and more.
DCS Budget
December 28, 2018 23:31 - 9.52 MBDCS asks for nearly 300 million dollars a year. Mike Pence stays silent in an Oval Office squabble. That plus Gov. Holcomb tries to clarify on teacher pay and more.
Revenue Forecast
December 21, 2018 20:37 - 9.52 MBA revenue forecast delivers good news...and bad news. Pete Buttigieg won't run for re-election in South Bend. That plus how Curtis Hill will pay for his legal defense and more.
DCS Funding Increase
December 14, 2018 22:11 - 9.51 MBDCS asks for nearly 300 million dollars a year. Mike Pence stays silent in an Oval Office squabble. That plus Gov. Holcomb tries to clarify on teacher pay and more.
Governor Holcomb's Agenda
December 07, 2018 21:56 - 9.57 MBGovernor Holcomb unveils his legislative agenda. He also says no to tolling Indiana's interstates. Plus lawmakers express frustration with Holcomb's negotiation of the new Toll Road deal and more.
Curtis Hill
November 30, 2018 23:02 - 9.55 MBCurtis Hill isn't going anywhere. A familiar dispute in the hate crimes debate. That plus employers say there aren't enough skilled workers and more.
A Look Back at 2018's Campaigns
November 24, 2018 00:05 - 9.58 MBFrom "Mexico Joe" to the bitter GOP primary race to the unexpected victory of Mike Braun over incumbent Joe Donnelly. We look back at the sometimes contentious panel discussions during the campaign.
Governor Eric Holcomb's Approval Rating
November 16, 2018 21:40 - 9.5 MBA majority of Hoosiers approve of Eric Holcomb. An even bigger majority want marijuana legalized in some form. That plus Dennis Kruse no longer chairs Senate Education and more.
Indiana's Senator-elect
November 09, 2018 21:34 - 9.5 MBMike Braun is Indiana's Senator-elect. No blue wave in the Hoosier State. That plus Attorney General Jeff Sessions exits stage left and more.
2018 Indiana Senate Candidates Final Debate
November 02, 2018 21:19 - 9.53 MBSenate candidates make closing arguments in their final debate. A constitutional amendment on the ballot. That plus a Lucy Brenton ad from Democrats, predictions and more.
No Criminal Charges for Curtis Hill
October 27, 2018 00:32 - 9.56 MBNo criminal charges against Curtis Hill. A new pair of polls in the U-S Senate race. That plus a recommendation for sports gambling and more.
Senate Race Fundraising
October 19, 2018 21:17 - 9.52 MBThe latest fundraising numbers are in for the Senate race. A pair of Vice Presidents stumping for Hoosier candidates. That plus a new Donnelly ad that borrows from Reagan and more.