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Indiana Week in Review

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Hoosier Democrats, Republicans and insiders talk candidly about issues, the Indiana Statehouse and everything in between on Indiana Week In Review from WFYI Public Media. Join host Brandon Smith and political experts as they dive into the debates shaping Indiana. You'll get policy updates on policy, the state legislature and more, from the left, right and middle of the aisle.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Governor's Race Toss Up 20.05.2016

A GOP poll shows the race for governor is a toss up. Why is Mike Pence in trouble? The Indiana presidential poll numbers, Ivy Tech picks Sue Ellspermann, Luke Messer wades into the bathroom debate and Pat McAfee's Indy car sponsorship.

Pence Campaign Rallies 13.05.2016

The governor hits the road. Why Mike Pence has already conducted campaign rallies statewide. Will Trump consider Pence or Dan Coats for running mate? Indiana Republicans warm up to Trump, new state Supreme Court Justice and the 100th running of the 500.

Trump Wins in Indiana 06.05.2016

The week when Indiana mattered. How Donald Trump sealed the nomination here. The Bernie Sanders upset of Hillary Clinton. Todd Young in a landslide, winners and losers and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 6, 2016.

Indiana's Importance in the Race for President 29.04.2016

Indiana became ground zero in race for President. Ted Cruz picks running mate, Donald Trump's celebrity endorsement, Bernie Sanders visits college campuses, and the Clinton family take turns energizing voters. Plus Trey Hollingsworth and predictions.

Presidential Candidates Campaign in Indiana 22.04.2016

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz campaign in Indiana, will this state determine the GOP nomination? The Senate candidates debate, Club for Growth tries to influence voters, immigration reform and did a candidate leave his phone at the scene of a crime?

Trump Supporters Challenge Process 15.04.2016

Delegates threatened. How Trump supporters are challenging the Indiana selection process. Indiana now has a campaign headquarters for five presidential candidates. A big increase in early voting, a new tone in the Senate race, plus "call us Hoosiers."

Trump Arrives in Indiana 08.04.2016

The Trump campaign arrives in Indiana. Is this Trump territory? The state GOP prepares for a platform fight, Planned Parenthood files a lawsuit, and Periods for Pence. That, plus an answer to the question "Where's John Gregg?" the broom guy and more.

Presidential Campaign 01.04.2016

The Presidential campaign arrives in Indiana. Sanders opens an Indy HQ. Clinton names an Indiana state director. Todd Young wins endorsements from business, INDOT picks an I-69 route, Marion County's new voting machines, and Zika research at Purdue.

Bill Signings and Vetoes 25.03.2016

The governor puts on a show with a series of bill signings and two vetoes. The John Gregg strategy, Donald Trump signs stolen, an effort to eliminate food deserts plus the Griffith basketball team and more.

Abortion Legislation 18.03.2016

Will the governor sign a bill to restrict abortion? Notre Dame loses a court ruling, but a pending bill could reverse it. What's next for Freedom Indiana, a voter registration spike in Hamilton County plus winners and losers in the General Assembly.

2016 General Assembly 11.03.2016

The end of the 2016 General Assembly. Will it be remembered as the roads session? The compromise on police body cam video, and the governor takes a position on fantasy sports. That, plus a Statehouse protest, a close shave at the Statehouse and more.

New Lt. Governor 04.03.2016

The new lieutenant governor, will we ever know the real reason for the switch? Court ruling against the governor in favor of Syrian refugees, the latest efforts to save Carrier jobs, Indiana and Presidential politics plus Papa John's Ball State donation.

Road Funding 26.02.2016

Road funding without tax hikes, where the General Assembly is headed now. Todd Young stays on the ballot, Rubio picks up Indiana endorsements, an Indiana superdelegate attacked by Sanders supporters, a body camera compromise and an Indiana postage stamp.

Todd Young Candidacy 19.02.2016

The challenges to Todd Young's candidacy, a tax hike standoff at the Statehouse, and Dan Coats on the Supreme Court vacancy. That, plus the effort to save Carrier, a Colts Hall of Fame weekend and more on Indiana Week in Review.

The Next Lieutenant Governor 12.02.2016

Mike Pence names the next lieutenant governor. What's behind the Eric Holcomb pick? Democrats challenge Todd Young's ballot status, the new landscape in the Senate race, big layoffs in the manufacturing sector plus the Ed Whitcomb tribute and more.

Civil Rights Bill Dies 05.02.2016

The civil rights bill dies in the state Senate. Why was no vote taken? Speaker Bosma declares the bill dead in the House and it's already an issue in the race for governor. That, plus tax hikes, the Presidential campaign, White River beaches and more.

Civil Liberties Protections Bill 29.01.2016

A state Senate committee votes for LGB protections but no T. What happens next? A tax cut tossed in with pair of tax hikes, a vote for more guns in Statehouse, a plan for better treatment of mentally ill prison inmates, plus civility awards for lawmakers.

Is The Governor's Race Underway? 22.01.2016

The candidates for governor on the same stage - is the campaign underway? Has RFRA hurt the convention business? Tax hikes win committee approval, John Dickerson quits the Senate race, the controversy over police body cams, plus the avian flu and more.

State of the State 15.01.2016

The State of the State. Did the governor sidestep the civil rights issue? John Gregg stages a contrast to the governor, and the House Speaker pursues a pair of tax hikes. That, plus the Powerball frenzy and more.

After RFRA 08.01.2016

After RFRA. How state lawmakers came back to controversies sparked by the call for a new civil rights law. ISTEP results and why they won't count this year, the governor's race, and Joe Hogsett on the job. That, plus the Colts coaching drama and more.

2015 Year in Indiana Politics 01.01.2016

A look back at Indiana politics in the year 2015, the controversies, the scandals, winners and losers and more on a special edition of Indiana Week in Review.

Pence New Running Mate 25.12.2015

Mike Pence is looking for a new running mate. What's it mean? The governor tries to avoid being labeled an ideologue. That, plus an Indiana mayor wins re-election by a single vote, the police spread holiday cheer and more.

New Mental Hospital 18.12.2015

The state plans a new mental hospital, how significant is this change in policy? A record year for job creation, tax amnesty proves successful, and Indiana Muslims declare loyalty to America. That, plus the plans for an air race in Indianapolis and more.

A Syrian Family Resettles 11.12.2015

A Syrian refugee family resettles in Indiana. Why the governor couldn't stop it. André Carson blames Donald Trump after he receives a death threat, Ben Carson campaigns in Indiana, a town board meeting turns into a fist fight, plus IU goes to a bowl game.

The Governor, The Archbishop & Refugees 04.12.2015

The governor meets with the archbishop to discuss Syrian refugees. Business leaders unite to support a non-discrimination law, the effort to give Joe Hogsett a raise, and ISTEP changes. That, plus David Letterman at Ball State and more.

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