Hold 'em Accountable

Most healthcare debates focus on insurance. Premiums. Deductibles. Copays. Coverage. But what happens when there isn't a doctor available to see you? What happens when the nearest emergency room is an hour away? What happens when the maternity ward closes, the mental health provider retires, or the local hospital shuts its doors? In this episode of Hold 'em Accountable , Derrick Holder examines th...

Being poor is difficult. But in America, it is often expensive too. In this episode of Hold 'em Accountable, we break down the poverty premium: the hidden surcharge attached to financial instability. The basic idea is simple. People with more money often get better terms, lower interest rates, better financing, stronger rewards, lower fees, and more flexibility. People with less money often pay mo...

Every June, America has the same conversation. Why do we still have Pride Month? Haven't we already achieved equality? Why is it still necessary? In this special mini-sode of Hold 'em Accountable, Derrick Holder steps away from politics, utility monopolies, healthcare systems, and economic policy to explore a different question: Why does Pride Month still matter in 2026? The answer isn't about pol...

For generations, Americans were promised a simple bargain: Work hard. Get an education. Stay out of trouble. Show up every day. In return, you could build a stable life. Not a mansion. Not a yacht. Just stability. A home. Reliable transportation. Food on the table. A retirement you could count on. The confidence that one unexpected expense wouldn't destroy everything you've worked for. So what hap...

You can vote for President. You can vote for Governor. You can vote for Congress. You can even vote for the person deciding whether your county installs another stop sign nobody asked for. But the company deciding whether your electric bill jumps another $40 this summer? That decision was largely made long before you moved in. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we take a deep dive into one...

Indiana trusts you to choose the President of the United States. Governor. Congress. State House. State Senate. But apparently, you are too fragile to choose your own Attorney General. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we break down one of the least understood systems in Indiana politics: The convention delegate system. For some of Indiana’s most important statewide offices—including Attor...

The votes are in. The signs are coming down. The consultants are sending invoices. And somewhere in Indiana right now, a candidate who spent six straight months posting pancake breakfast selfies is asking the most painful question in politics: How did I lose? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we break down the May 5 Indiana primary elections and what they actually mean heading into Novembe...

Most people see politics on election day. The signs. The speeches. The victory parties. The concession speeches. But the real work? That happens long before the cameras show up. It happens in donor spreadsheets. In field plans. In fundraising call time. In the quiet panic of first-time candidates wondering if they’re about to lose everything. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down w...

Indiana’s 19th Senate District covers the kind of places that built this state. Bluffton. Hartford City. Portland. Decatur. Southwest Fort Wayne. Factory towns. Family farms. Friday night football. Church parking lots. Working families trying to hold the line while costs keep rising and opportunities keep shrinking. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Timothy Murphy , Democr...

Indiana’s 70th District values tradition, trust, and results. From Corydon to Borden, from Fredericksburg to the rural communities in between, voters here care about affordability, small business survival, family farms, public safety, and whether government is actually helping—or just getting bigger. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with John Colburn , Republican candidate for...

Indiana’s 70th District carries history—and right now, a whole lot of pressure. From Corydon to Borden, from Fredericksburg to Palmyra, families across southern Indiana are dealing with rising costs, shrinking healthcare access, underfunded public schools, and a growing feeling that government has stopped listening. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Sarah Blessing , Democr...

Indiana’s 64th District is rural, resilient—and under pressure. From Vincennes to Patoka to Haubstadt, families are facing the same reality seen across small-town America: rising costs, stagnant wages, limited healthcare access, and fewer opportunities to stay and build a future. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Candy Greer , a Democratic candidate running for Indiana Sta...

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Ryan Price , a working-class Hoosier stepping into the fight for southern Indiana families. From Scottsburg to Charlestown to Sellersburg, District 66 sits at the crossroads of opportunity and struggle—where wages haven’t kept up, housing costs are rising, and too many families feel like the system just isn’t built for them anymore. 🔎 In...

Indiana’s 23rd State House District isn’t one story—it’s many. From Logansport to Peru, from Mexico to the communities surrounding Grissom Air Reserve Base, this district represents a mix of rural towns, small cities, and working families all facing the same question: Why does it feel like we’re being left behind? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Austin Meives , a Democra...

Indiana’s 81st District is growing fast. Northwest Fort Wayne, Huntertown, Arcola—new neighborhoods are rising, families are moving in, and opportunity is expanding. But with that growth comes pressure—and the question voters are asking is simple: Is the state keeping up? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Sharon Wight , Democratic candidate for Indiana State House District...

Indiana’s 8th Congressional District—often called the “Bloody 8th”—has always been competitive. But right now, the stakes feel different. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Tabitha Zeigler , a Democratic candidate stepping into one of Indiana’s most closely watched races—and bringing a message rooted in real-life experience, not political talking points. From Evansville to...

Indiana’s 4th Congressional District isn’t simple—and it’s not easy to win. From Purdue’s research economy in Lafayette to the rural farm communities of Carroll and Clinton counties, to the fast-growing suburbs like Avon, Plainfield, and Zionsville—this district demands a candidate who can connect across every line. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Paul McPherson , a Demo...

Indiana’s 4th Congressional District isn’t easy territory for Democrats. It stretches from Lafayette’s innovation economy to rural farm counties, to fast-growing suburbs like Avon and Plainfield—and it has leaned heavily Republican for years. So what does it take to compete here? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Jayden McCash , a Democratic candidate bringing a different...

What happens when Washington policies hit real life in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Joe Mackey to break down the reality facing Hoosiers across one of the most diverse districts in the state—from Lafayette and Purdue University to rural farm communities, small towns, and growing suburbs. This isn’t theory. This is what people are d...

What happens when communities start slipping through the cracks? In this clip from Hold ’em Accountable , Tiffanie Arthur , Democratic candidate for Indiana State House District 63, speaks directly to what she’s seeing across southern Indiana—and why she decided to run. She’s watched public schools lose funding. She’s seen rural hospitals face uncertainty. And she’s watched young families struggle...

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Todd Shelton , Democratic candidate for Indiana State House District 25, to talk about what it actually feels like when factories close, wages stall, and communities are left behind—and what real leadership should look like in response. Todd isn’t speaking from theory. He worked at General Motors. He lived through a plant shutdown. He saw j...

Indiana’s 29th District is changing—fast. From Noblesville’s rapid growth to rising property taxes, school funding battles, and housing affordability concerns, families across Hamilton County are asking the same question: Is growth helping us… or leaving us behind? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , retired Marine and host Derrick Holder sits down with Devon Wellington , Democratic candidat...

What happens when someone who’s actually lived the struggle steps into politics? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Jack Chance, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 30, covering Kokomo, Greentown, Swayze, and surrounding communities. This isn’t a polished political pitch. This is a real conversation about what working-class Hoosiers are dealing with right now—and...

Indiana’s 29th State Senate District is at a crossroads. From Zionsville and West Clay to Claremont and the communities surrounding Indianapolis, this district is growing rapidly. New housing, rising property values, expanding schools… but also increasing pressure on infrastructure, affordability, and quality of life. So the real question is: who’s shaping that future? In this episode of Hold ’em...

If you live in Indiana State Senate District 29, you’re already feeling it. The traffic. The construction. The rapid development. The rising property taxes. The pressure on schools and infrastructure. But the bigger question is this: 👉 Who is this growth actually working for… and who’s stuck paying for it? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Rev. David Greene, Sr. to break d...