Hold 'em Accountable

In this episode, I sit down with Chloe Andis for a thoughtful political conversation about the future of Indiana State Senate District 15 , a region that includes parts of Fort Wayne and the rapidly growing community of Huntertown in Allen County . This discussion dives into the real policy challenges facing northern Indiana, including infrastructure growth, property taxes, public education fundin...

In this episode, I sit down with Keil Roark for an in-depth conversation about the future of Indiana’s 9th Congressional District and the political, economic, and social challenges shaping communities across southern Indiana. This district includes a unique mix of college towns like Bloomington, historic river cities, and rural communities , all facing questions about jobs, healthcare access, econ...

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Marshall, for a powerful and deeply personal political conversation about the future of Indiana State Senate District 45 and the challenges facing rural and small-town Hoosiers. From affordable housing and education equity to infrastructure, environmental protection, and mental health access, this discussion explores how lived experience shapes public policy a...

Elkhart County has long represented the spirit of Hoosier innovation. Known for its manufacturing strength and hardworking communities, it is also facing a period of transition as economic pressures, rising costs, and industry changes reshape daily life. In this episode, I sit down with Carl Stutsman, candidate for Indiana House District 48, to talk about what those changes mean for local families...

In this episode, I sit down for a thoughtful and wide-ranging political conversation about community, public safety, mental health, and the future of Indiana with Clif Marsiglio. This discussion brings politics back to the local level, focusing on how real-life experiences shape policy ideas and how grassroots leadership can influence meaningful change across Indianapolis and surrounding communiti...

In this episode, I sit down for an in-depth political conversation with the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 46, Tom Arthur, to examine the real challenges facing rural Hoosier communities. From education funding and childcare access to infrastructure, housing affordability, and economic development, this discussion goes beyond party labels and focuses on how state-level decisions s...

In this episode, I sit down for an in-depth political conversation about the future of Indiana House District 29 , including Noblesville and the rapidly growing communities of Hamilton County with Coumba Kebe. Local legislative races often shape everyday life more than national headlines, and in this discussion, I explore how state-level decisions impact housing affordability, public education, he...

The conversation with Lasima Packett, a candidate running for the Indiana State Senate, covers a range of topics including community advocacy, education funding, affordable housing, public schools, property tax relief, transportation, healthcare, environmental protection, small businesses, state authority vs. local control, and accessibility and accountability to residents. The key takeaways from...

In this episode of Candidate Interview: State Rep. Cherrish Pryor , I sit down for a substantive conversation about representation, accountability, and the real-life policy decisions shaping Indiana House District 94 and communities across Indianapolis. This discussion dives deep into the issues Hoosiers are facing right now, including affordability, rising utility rates, childcare costs, housing...

In this Candidate Interview: Tyler Bridges , I take a deep dive into the future of Indiana House District 11 with Democratic candidate Tyler Bridges . This conversation explores the real socio-economic challenges facing communities across Indiana, including unequal access to resources, economic instability, worker protections, childcare affordability, public education funding, and environmental re...

In this in-depth candidate interview , Kacey Blundell , Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 38 , discusses the most pressing challenges facing working families and local communities across Indiana. The conversation explores key policy priorities including economic development, affordable housing, public education, workforce and trade programs, healthcare access, environmental re...

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Indiana State Senate District 47 candidate Ethan Sweetland-May for a real, in-depth political conversation about the issues shaping Indiana’s future and the direction of our democracy. We discuss uneven economic growth, crumbling infrastructure, affordable housing, environmental protection, public education funding, rural development, healt...

Unlocking Democracy starts long before November. In this episode, I take a deep dive into the hidden power of primary elections and why they quietly shape the future of American politics, especially here in Indiana. Many voters focus on the general election, but the truth is that the most important political decisions often happen earlier, during low-turnout primaries where a small number of voice...

In this in-depth candidate interview, Derrick Holder sits down with Nate Stout to explore what real representation looks like in Indiana’s District 38 and why local politics matter more than most people realize. At a time when voters feel disconnected from government, this conversation cuts through the noise to focus on accountability, history, and practical solutions for Hoosiers. Nate Stout disc...

Advocate Interview: Keira Havens dives deep into the growing movement for citizen-led accountability in American politics. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , host Derrick Holder sits down with activist Keira Havens to unpack the goals, challenges, and urgency behind the Citizens Impeachment movement and what it reveals about the current state of democracy in the United States. In this conve...

In “ICE: When Enforcement Becomes the Message,” Derrick Holder takes a hard, historical look at Immigration and Customs Enforcement and asks a question too often ignored in modern political discourse: what happens when enforcement stops being a tool and becomes the point? ICE was created in 2003, not as a timeless pillar of American governance, but as a post-9/11 response shaped by fear, politics,...

In this in-depth candidate interview, Kelly Thompson, a grassroots organizer and Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District, sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, public service, and the future of working families in Indiana. This interview explores how everyday experiences, community organizing, and service-driven leadership shape a campaign focused on accou...

Candidate Interview: Natasha Baker brings you inside one of the most important grassroots races in Indiana politics. In this in-depth conversation, Natasha Baker, Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 22nd State Senate District, shares her journey from Purdue University graduate to public school teacher to state senate candidate. Her story is rooted in Hoosier values, working-class experience, and a...

In this in-depth candidate interview, Jackson Franklin, Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, public service, and the forces shaping modern American politics. From his background as a combat medic to his decision to run for Congress, Franklin explains how lived experience, working-class values, and community-drive...

In this in-depth candidate interview, Derrick Holder sits down with Sarah Shydale, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 97, for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, policy, and the real-world impact of government decisions on everyday Hoosiers. This episode goes beyond campaign slogans to explore why Indiana politics look the way they do today, how history shapes modern policy, a...

Women’s mental health has been overlooked, discounted, and politicized for generations, and in this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, we’re pulling back the curtain on the history, the policy failures, and the lived reality behind the crisis. “Women’s Mental Health: Hormones, Care Gaps, and the Invisible Load” is a deep, unfiltered dive into how society, politics, and healthcare systems continue to...

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , host Derrick Holder sits down for a powerful, in-depth candidate interview with Lilliana Young , Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 61 . This political conversation dives into the real issues impacting everyday Hoosiers— minimum wage increases , public education funding , healthcare access , workers’ rights , environmental challenges , and the...

In this candidate interview, Dr. Tim Peck, Democrat running for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, sits down for an in-depth political conversation about the future of Indiana, the state of American democracy, and what real accountability in government should look like. As an emergency physician, entrepreneur, and policy-driven problem solver, Dr. Peck brings a unique perspective to some of the...

In Liberty With a Crosshair, retired Marine and political commentator Derrick Holder breaks down the collision of American gun culture, political violence, and modern extremism. This episode takes viewers through the historical evolution of the Second Amendment, the roots of militia movements, and how media, misinformation, and the gun lobby shape today’s divisive landscape. From Indiana communiti...

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , host Derrick Holder sits down with John Whetstone , candidate for Indiana’s 4th Congressional District , for a powerful and people-focused political interview. This in-depth conversation explores John’s journey from growing up in an Indiana trailer park to becoming a small-business owner creating a safe and welcoming community space. We dive into the econo...