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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Episodes
Indiana Senate Candidates First Debate
October 12, 2018 21:41 - 9.53 MBSenate candidates spar in their first debate. An allegation against Speaker Brian Bosma. That plus Kavanaugh on the court and more.
McCormick Not Seeking Re-Election
October 05, 2018 05:30 - 9.51 MBJennifer McCormick opts not to run for re-election. Criticism lobbed at campaign contributions to Connie Lawson. That plus a new trade deal and more.
Donnelly to Vote no on Kavenaugh
September 28, 2018 17:54 - 9.51 MBDonnelly announces he'll vote no on Kavanaugh. Vice President Pence to headline the fall GOP dinner. That plus Donnelly and Braun on Medicare and more.
Undecided Voters
September 21, 2018 21:36 - 9.51 MBUndecideds among Hoosiers 50 and older. Democrats want the Kavanaugh vote delayed. That plus the toll road deal approved and more.
Does Donnelly's Kavanaugh Vote Matter?
September 14, 2018 22:47 - 9.58 MBA new poll suggests Donnelly's Kavanaugh vote might not matter. National Republicans put in big money for Braun. That plus the FOP endorses Donnelly and more.
Governor Holcomb's Infrastructure Plan
September 07, 2018 22:37 - 9.59 MBIndiana Governor Eric Holcomb's billion-dollar infrastructure plan. New Joe Donnelly/Mike Braun poll numbers. That plus Banks wants Tritch to sashay away and more.
President Trump in Evansville
August 31, 2018 22:06 - 9.51 MBPresident Trump in Evansville. The Indiana Chamber doesn't endorse in the Senate race. That plus dueling Trump ads and more.
Manafort and Cohen Convictions
August 24, 2018 21:45 - 9.51 MBManafort and Cohen guilty. Social conservatives talk about a challenge to Holcomb. That plus dueling ethics complaints and more.
Mike Braun and Chinese Exports
August 17, 2018 22:08 - 9.55 MBMike Braun and Chinese exports. A Catholic high school controversy puts vouchers in the spotlight. That plus a school safety report and more.
Joe Donnelly
August 10, 2018 22:24 - 9.56 MBJoe Donnelly backs the wall. Ball State backs Papa John. That plus national anti-abortion groups pressure Donnelly and more.
Hate Crimes Debate Renewed
August 03, 2018 22:10 - 9.51 MBThe hate crimes debate renewed. Advocates thank Donnelly in an ad. That plus Trump's tax cut for the wealthy and more.
Trump's Farm Aid
July 28, 2018 04:33 - 9.56 MBPresident Trump sending cash to farmers. Mike Braun forgets about his loans. That plus Curtis Hill's legal defense fund and more.
Curtis Hill
July 20, 2018 21:44 - 9.19 MBCurtis Hill's lawyers threaten a defamation suit. President Trump vs. Dan Coats. That plus Senate fundraising numbers and more.
Supreme Court Pick
July 13, 2018 22:48 - 9.5 MBThe president announces his Supreme Court pick. Curtis Hill remains defiant. That plus new Senate ads and polls and more.
Curtis Hill Allegations
July 06, 2018 22:48 - 9.55 MBSexual misconduct allegations against Attorney General Curtis Hill. Legislative leaders meet on the DCS report. That plus Donnelly and the Supreme Court and more.
Supreme Court Justice Kennedy Retirement
June 29, 2018 22:34 - 9.53 MBSupreme Court of the United States Justice Anthony Kennedy announces his retirement. Indiana insurers announce their rate increases in Obamacare markets. That plus the Senate race as a national bellwether and more.
DCS Report
June 22, 2018 22:43 - 9.5 MBA report on DCS spurs action from the governor. The Trump administration temporarily solves a problem it created. That plus Democrats nominate their statewide candidates and more.
North Korea Meeting
June 15, 2018 22:29 - 9.52 MBA historic meeting with North Korea. The Trump administration wants courts to further dismantle Obamacare. That plus the Indiana GOP platform and more.
Indiana GOP Fight Over Marriage
June 08, 2018 14:16 - 9.5 MBThe Indiana GOP in a platform fight over marriage. Mike Braun releases his first General Election ad. That plus troubling poll numbers for Joe Donnelly and more.
Noblesville Middle School Shooting
June 01, 2018 21:18 - 9.55 MBTwo people wounded during a shooting inside a Noblesville Middle School. A new chairman chosen for the state alcohol study commission. That plus President Trump praises Sen. Joe Donnelly and more.
Right to Try Law
May 25, 2018 21:29 - 9.55 MBRight to Try is federal law, thanks in part to Joe Donnelly. The NFL bans kneeling, and Mike Pence celebrates. That plus a pro-Obamacare group targets Indiana and more.
The Special Session
May 18, 2018 21:45 - 9.65 MBA special day at the Statehouse - lawmakers finally wrap up 2018 legislation. Senate Republicans choose a new Pro Tem. That plus Donnelly backs Trump's CIA nominee and more.
Mike Braun Victory
May 12, 2018 02:12 - 9.5 MBMike Braun emerges the victor from a bruising Senate primary. Joe Donnelly says he's ready for a fight. That plus Trump comes to Indiana for party unity and more.
Last GOP Senate Candidate Debate
May 05, 2018 03:35 - 9.67 MBQuestions about Mike Braun's business practices. The GOP Senate candidates face off one last time. That plus Vice President Pence on Joe Arpaio and more.
Senate Candidate Goes on the Attack
April 27, 2018 22:18 - 9.56 MBLuke Messer goes on the attack in the latest debate. Joe Donnelly backs a Trump nominee. That plus Vice President Pence in Indiana and more.
Mike Braun Under Fire
April 20, 2018 21:35 - 9.6 MBMike Braun under fire in the latest Senate GOP debate. Todd Rokita flips, says yes to the Debate Commission. That plus Joe Donnelly is on the air and more.
Paul Ryan Retirement
April 13, 2018 21:44 - 9.55 MBPaul Ryan announces his retirement - could it have some Hoosier lawmakers worried? Joe Donnelly sets a personal fundraising record. That plus Todd Rokita and the Trump-Pence Indiana team and more.
GOP Senate Candidates and Trump
April 06, 2018 21:43 - 9.51 MBGOP Senate candidates tie themselves to Trump...but take different routes to do it. Speaker Bosma defends the legislature. That plus the lottery prevents big payouts and more.
GOP Senate Candidates
March 30, 2018 23:41 - 9.51 MBGOP Senate candidates go on the attack. Buttigieg 2020 looking more like reality. That plus Jennifer Messer's new contract and more.
A Special Session
March 23, 2018 22:46 - 9.55 MBGovernor Holcomb calls for a special legislative session. The White House releases an opioid plan. That plus two letter grades per school coming soon and more.
Review of the 2018 Legislative Session
March 16, 2018 21:50 - 9.55 MBChaos at session's end - we review the 2018 session. What passed, what didn't, and where we go from here. That plus Andre Carson and Louis Farrakhan and more.
Senator Donnelly's Banking Bill
March 09, 2018 21:59 - 9.59 MBA Donnelly-led banking bill clears the Senate. DACA protests in Indy lead to arrests. That plus a feticide bill goes to the governor and more.
Job Licenses for DACA Recipients
March 02, 2018 21:59 - 9.51 MBLawmakers move to address job licenses for DACA recipients. Gun bills halted in both chambers - but not killed off. That plus Todd Rokita's first TV ad and more.
2018 GOP Senate Candidates
February 23, 2018 21:21 - 9.56 MBGOP Senate candidates meet in their first debate. Gun policy changes debated at the federal and state level. That plus Donnelly tries to have it both ways and more.
Senator David Long Retirement
February 16, 2018 22:21 - 9.55 MBA Senate shocker - David Long announces his retirement. Democrats propose a commission to investigate DCS. That plus ads attacking Donnelly's tax vote and more.
2018 Session Halfway Point
February 09, 2018 22:34 - 9.5 MBState lawmakers wrap up the 2018 session's first half. A Colts linebacker's death enters the immigration debate. That plus a federal budget deal and more.
Hate Crimes Bill
February 02, 2018 22:08 - 9.19 MBA hate crimes bill dies a quick death at the Statehouse. The first progress report from an evaluation of DCS. That plus a smoking bill snuffed out and more.
Luke Messer Wins a GOP Straw Poll
January 19, 2018 22:29 - 9.5 MBThis week's topics on IWIR - Luke Messer wins GOP straw poll. Judge Bonaventura heads to the AG's office. Cold beer dead in 2018 and more.
Governor Holcomb's State of the State
January 12, 2018 22:09 - 9.63 MBGovernor Holcomb delivers his State of the State address. Sunday sales takes a historic step. That plus Luke Messer's plan for the Senate and more.
GOP Leaders Pass on DCS
January 05, 2018 22:21 - 9.56 MBGOP legislative leaders take a pass on DCS this session. House Republicans unveil their agenda. That plus, assisted suicide, new federal marijuana policy, and more.
A Look back at 2017
December 29, 2017 05:00 - 9.58 MBDCS Director's Resignation
December 22, 2017 20:32 - 9.56 MBThe DCS Director's scathing resignation letter. The tax bill's passage. That plus, avoiding government shutdown, Donnelly on the air and more.
Alabama Special Election
December 15, 2017 23:26 - 9.55 MBNo Moore in Alabama - what it means in Indiana. Congressional leaders reach a tax bill deal. That plus, syringe exchange extensions and more.
Senate GOP Tax Bill Fallout
December 08, 2017 21:14 - 9.58 MBFallout from the Senate GOP tax bill vote. The State Board of Education changes graduation requirements. That plus, Mike Braun: secret Democrat? and more.
Republican Tax Bill
December 01, 2017 21:24 - 9.63 MBThe U.S. Senate goes down to the wire on its tax bill. Indiana House Democrats elect a new leader. That plus, the Indiana First PAC and more.
The Year in Trump
November 24, 2017 13:41 - 9.54 MBA look back at the Year in Trump. The Carrier deal, canning Comey, a shot at Joe Donnelly. That, plus, a dose of Mike Pence's ambitions and more.
House Passes Tax Reform
November 17, 2017 21:55 - 9.54 MBThe House passes tax reform. A state study commission makes an alcohol recommendation. That plus, Indiana politicians on Alabama's Roy Moore and more.
Holcomb's 2018 Agenda
November 10, 2017 21:33 - 9.51 MBGovernor Holcomb unveils his 2018 agenda. A brewing battle over medical marijuana. That plus, tax reform brings Mike Pence back home again to Indiana and more.
Notre Dame Sued
November 03, 2017 21:38 - 9.57 MBThe committee that couldn't shoot straight. Notre Dame sued over contraceptive coverage. That plus, open enrollment, Donnelly's approval numbers, and more.
Vice President Pence Breaks Another Tie
October 27, 2017 22:13 - 9.56 MBMike Pence breaks another tie. Congress clears a path for tax reform. That, plus Curtis Hill takes his message to a national audience and more.