Latest Indiana statehouse Podcast Episodes
A Look Back At 2023
Indiana Week in Review - December 21, 2023 14:04 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsA look back at 2023. A big budget session delivers major investments to public and mental health and creates near universal access to school vouchers. Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour compete for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. The Indian...
GOP Governor Hopefuls Discuss the Issues
Indiana Week in Review - December 15, 2023 20:36 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsDemocrat Keith Potts drops out of the U.S. Senate race, citing “new professional opportunities.” GOP gubernatorial candidates Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden and Curtis Hill participate in a panel discussion to lay out their positions on key issues. Indiana shows improveme...
Students Advance After Failing I-READ
Indiana Week in Review - December 08, 2023 22:56 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsThe IDOE says too many third-grade students who fail the I-READ-3 exam are advanced to fourth grade. A Marion County judge rules in favor of John Rust and his primary challenge against Congressman Jim Banks after local GOP leaders refused to allow him on the ballot. A legislative task force rec...
Another Investigation into Todd Rokita
Indiana Week in Review - December 01, 2023 22:31 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsThe Indiana Attorney Disciplinary Commission launches a new investigation into Todd Rokita following comments he made after a public reprimand by the state Supreme Court. Democrat Destiny Wells launches her campaign for Indiana Attorney General. Republican and Democratic lawmakers signal a quie...
The 2024 Governor's Race So Far
Indiana Week in Review - November 21, 2023 22:44 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsOn this special holiday episode, we look back at previous discussions on the 2024 governor’s race. Curtis Hill and Brad Chambers launch their campaigns, Suzanne Crouch backs income tax elimination, and the presumptive democratic nominee Jennifer McCormick shows competitiveness in a self-funded ...
A government shutdown averted. A former lawmaker pleads guilty to corruption charges.
Indiana Week in Review - November 17, 2023 23:42 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsU.S. Speaker Mike Johnson’s temporary spending plan passes with unanimous support - but a majority of Indiana’s GOP delegation vote against it. Former Representative Sean Eberhart pleads guilty to federal corruption charges over Spectacle Gaming job offer. Eric Doden releases the first signific...
Both parties celebrate election wins. State Treasurer invests heavily in Israeli bonds.
Indiana Week in Review - November 10, 2023 21:39 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsBoth Democrats and Republicans celebrate municipal election wins. State Treasurer Daniel Elliott courts controversy with a purchase of $35 million in Israeli bonds, with Jewish Voice for Peace Indiana calling the purchase ‘supporting genocide of Palestinians’. A report reveals that the Monroe C...
Mike Pence Suspends Presidential Campaign
Indiana Week in Review - November 03, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsMike Pence suspends his presidential campaign after failing to gain traction. Todd Rokita is publicly reprimanded for comments about Dr. Caitlin Bernard. Donald Trump endorses Senator Mike Braun’s 2024 gubernatorial campaign.
Mike Johnson Elected U.S. House Speaker
Indiana Week in Review - October 27, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsMike Johnson elected U.S. House speaker, ending a three-week vacancy with unanimous support from the GOP. Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers proposes new limits on social media – including stricter age verification and limiting data collection for all under the age of 18. A legisl...
UAW Strike Leads to Kokomo Layoffs
Indiana Week in Review - October 20, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsThe UAW strike in Ohio leads to 300 Stellantis workers being temporarily laid off. A legal dispute between a teachers union in Richmond and their school corporation over supplemental pay may have wider implications. Three republicans in Indianapolis suburbs announce they will not seek reelectio...
State Leaders Show Support for Israel
Indiana Week in Review - October 13, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsGovernor Eric Holcomb, Senator Todd Young, and Senator Mike Braun declare support for Israel after terrorist attacks this week left hundreds dead and more than a thousand injured. Stellantis will build a second EV battery plant in Kokomo, adding a combined 2,800 jobs in the region. Indiana rece...
Kevin McCarthy Ousted in Historic Vote
Indiana Week in Review - October 06, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsU.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ousted in historic vote. Victoria Spartz threatens to resign from Congress over the rising national debt. 2024 gubernatorial candidates discuss the controversial LEAP district.
Indiana Braces for a Federal Shutdown
Indiana Week in Review - September 29, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsIndiana braces for a federal shutdown, but Governor Eric Holcomb remains hopeful that a deal can be reached in time. A legislative study committee investigates the cost and benefits of implementing a permanent, yearly COLA increase for public retirees. Gubernatorial candidate Eric Doden rejects...
Todd Rokita Faces Disciplinary Complaint
Indiana Week in Review - September 22, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsDemocrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Indiana Lawmakers’ Jon Schwantes and Indiana Local News Initiative’s Oseye Boyd debate and discuss this week’s top stories: The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission asks the court to discipline Attorney General Todd Rokita for comments he ...
House GOP Launches Impeachment Inquiry
Indiana Week in Review - September 15, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsKevin McCarthy launches an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, despite no evidence yet uncovered of any crimes. US Senator Mike Braun is endorsed by Club for Growth for his 2024 Gubernatorial campaign, and endorses Congressman Jim Banks to fill his open Senate seat. The Indiana Cha...
New Indiana Public Health Funding
Indiana Week in Review - September 08, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsAll but six Indiana counties opt to take new funding from the state under this year's public health system overhaul. Brad Chambers enters the Republican field of gubernatorial candidates. Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick's campaign shares a poll showing her in tight races with some Repub...
Parents Protest Autism Therapy Cuts
Indiana Week in Review - September 01, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsParents ask Governor Holcomb to stop a proposal that may reduce access to therapy for children with autism. Loss of wetlands raises risk for flooding. State courts decline to hear candidate affiliation law challenge.
Crouch Backs Push to Eliminate Income Tax
Indiana Week in Review - August 25, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsGOP gubernatorial primary candidate Suzanne Crouch backs a push to eliminate the individual income tax, but offers few details on how to handle the $8 billion loss in state finances. Vivek Ramaswamy became the focus of attacks in Fox News’ GOP debate, sparring frequently with Mike Pence. Indian...
Pence addresses Trump’s latest indictment
Indiana Week in Review - August 18, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsSpeaking to the GOP National Legislative Conference, Mike Pence addressed Donald Trump’s latest indictment in Georgia for election interference. Former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announced he will throw is hat into the ring for the GOP Gubernatorial Primaries. Governor Eric Hol...
Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Plan
Indiana Week in Review - August 11, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsThe Indiana Chamber of Commerce unveils a new economic vision plan for the next twelve years, including workforce development and educational attainment. Todd Rokita updates his 'Parents Bill of Rights' to include religious expression in the classroom and calls separation of church and state “a...
Planned Parenthood Stops Providing Abortions
Indiana Week in Review - August 04, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsPlanned Parenthood and other abortion clinics have stopped providing abortions in the state, despite a new hold on the ban, due to concerns about patient care during uncertain legal times. Donald Trump has been indicted by the Special Prosecutor for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fo...
Marking One Year With Permitless Gun Carry
Indiana Week in Review - July 28, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsMarking the one year anniversary of permitless gun carry. Eight Indiana colleges receive an 'F' on effectiveness of reading curriculum for teacher prep programs. Curtis Hill touts victory in last week’s unscientific IWIR poll.
Major Cash Flow in GOP Gubernatorial Primary
Indiana Week in Review - July 21, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsMore than $5 Million has been raised by GOP Gubernatorial candidates. Former VP Mike Pence struggles to qualify for GOP Presidential debate. Todd Rokita and eighteen other Attorneys General condemn reproductive medical privacy policy.
Former AG Curtis Hill Runs for Governor
Indiana Week in Review - July 14, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsFive years after a groping scandal led to his license being temporarily suspended, former Attorney General Curtis Hill announces he is running for Governor in the 2024 election. ILEARN scores have revealed that most students are still testing below pre-pandemic levels for math and English profi...
Democrat Keith Potts Enters the US Senate Race
Indiana Week in Review - July 07, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsDemocrat Keith Potts launches a campaign for US Senate. If successful, he would make history as the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate. Last weekend’s derecho storms left some without power for days, now a consumer advocacy group is calling for investigations into utilities. Lebanon ...
State Supreme Court clears new abortion ban. US Supreme Court ends affirmative action.
Indiana Week in Review - June 30, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsIn breaking news, the Indiana state Supreme Court cleared the way for a state ban on abortion, except in cases where the life of the mother is at risk. The US Supreme Court ends affirmative action, and Indiana universities react. An investigative report reveals some schools are not reporting ho...
Marc Carmichael Running for Indiana Senate
Indiana Week in Review - June 16, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsLongtime alcohol lobbyist and former Indiana State Representative Marc Carmichael announces a campaign for US Senate, becoming the first Democrat to join the race. Carmichael will campaign on platforms of abortion rights, weapons bans, climate change, and support of LGBTQ youth. Former Attorney...
Pastor Micah Beckwith Runs for Lt. Governor
Indiana Week in Review - June 09, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsIndiana Public Broadcasting Digital Editor Lauren Chapman is joined by Elise Shrock, Chris Mitchem, Kaitlin Lange, and Oseye Boyd to discuss this week’s political news: Pastor Micah Beckwith has launched a campaign for Lieutenant Governor; South Bend’s only abortion clinic has closed its doors;...
Biden and McCarthy Reach Debt Ceiling Deal
Indiana Week in Review - June 02, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsPanelists Ann DeLaney, Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes, and Oseye Boyd discuss President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s deal to avoid a national debt default; Mike Pence throwing his hat in the ring with Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, and other 2024 GOP Presidential hopefuls; and the Hoosier L...
Doctor violated privacy laws in abortion case
Indiana Week in Review - May 26, 2023 04:00 ★★★★ - 55 ratingsState Medical Licensing Board finds Dr. Caitlin Bernard guilty of violating patient privacy laws in case of 10-year-old child’s abortion. A national report finds Indiana foster kids are at highest risk of maltreatment investigations. GOP candidate for Governor Eric Doden proposes state takeover...
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