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Indiana Lawmakers

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Only in production during the Indiana General Assembly’s sessions, this show keeps Hoosiers updated on the hottest issues being debated by the state’s legislators. Host Jon Schwantes and legislative analyst Ed Feigenbaum take you behind the closed doors of the Statehouse. Indiana's governor, state senators, representatives, as well as industry experts weigh in on topics ranging from education to heathcare.

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Privacy - February 21, 2014 21.02.2014 21:30

Drones, data mining and digital privacy. This week Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brent Waltz, Rep. Eric Koch, David Powell and David Orentlicher to discuss the issue of privacy.

Transportation - February 14, 2014 14.02.2014 20:00

When it comes to transportation in Indiana, all roads, rails, and runways lead through the Statehouse. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed Soliday, Rep. Dan Forestal, Troy Woodruff from INDOT and Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear.

State of Education - February 7, 2014 07.02.2014 26:47

Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Peter Miller, Gordon Hendry; Dr. David Dresslar and David Harris discuss the state of education in Indiana - everything from Common Core standards to preschool vouchers to snow days.

Business Personal Property Tax - January 31, 2014 31.01.2014 22:00

This week, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brandt Hershman, Sen. John Broden, Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett and Bill Waltz of the Indiana Chamber to discuss the pros and cons of scaling back the Business Personal Property Tax.

Same-Sex Marriage Amendment - January 24, 2014 24.01.2014 21:00

After a controversial move in the Indiana House of Representatives, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed DeLaney, Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute and attorney Peter Rusthoven to discuss the same-sex marriage amendment debate.

Governor Mike Pence - January 17, 2014 17.01.2014 20:27

This week host Jon Schwantes sits down with Governor Mike Pence to discuss the topics he covered in his second State of the State address.

2014 Season Premiere - January 10, 2014 10.01.2014 23:30

In the year's first installment of Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brian Bosma, Scott Pelath, David Long and Tim Lanane for a spirited conversation on what Hoosier legislators will focus on in this short legislative session.