Hold 'em Accountable

What’s really happening in Indiana Senate District 21? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Kirsten Root to break down the real issues impacting Hoosiers right now, from mental health and public safety to education funding, housing costs, and government accountability. This isn’t political theater. This is about what’s actually hitting your kitchen table. District 21 spans fas...

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Scott Houldieson, Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 1, covering Lake County communities like Highland, Griffith, Schererville, and St. John. We break down the real issues facing Northwest Indiana: rising costs, stagnant wages, property taxes, infrastructure challenges, public school funding, and access to affordable hea...

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , I sit down with Rachel Bleicher, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 24, covering Westfield, Sheridan, Carmel, and Boone County. We break down the real issues facing one of Indiana’s fastest-growing suburban districts: rising housing costs, childcare affordability, public school funding, infrastructure strain, and responsible economic growth. R...

In this episode of Hold 'em Accountable , I sit down with Kory Amyx , a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District (IN-06) . This district stretches from the south side of Indianapolis through Greenwood and Columbus and across East Central Indiana communities like Rushville and Richmond , representing a mix of suburban growth, manufacturing powerhouses,...

In this episode of Hold Them Accountable , I sit down with David Boyd , a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District (IN-06) . This district covers a large and diverse region of Indiana including the south side of Indianapolis, Columbus, Shelbyville, Madison, and many rural counties across southeastern Indiana . During this conversation, we break down th...

In this episode of Hold Them Accountable , I sit down with Dr. Cinde Wirth , a Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 6th Congressional District , to talk about the real issues facing Hoosiers across Columbus, Shelbyville, Madison, the south side of Indianapolis, and rural communities across central and eastern Indiana . This conversation goes beyond political talking points. We discuss what everyday...

Indiana State Senate District 15 is changing quickly. New neighborhoods continue to rise in Huntertown, businesses are expanding across the northeast corridor of Fort Wayne, and families are moving into the area looking for safety, opportunity, and strong schools. But growth has a cost when leadership fails to plan for it. In this episode, I sit down with Julie McGill to talk about what it means t...

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...