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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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New State Auditor - December 20, 2013 20.12.2013

The governor names a new state auditor. Is this selection better than the last one? A campaign-style sales pitch for tax reform, the state revenue forecast, and year end job numbers plus rejection from FEMA, a name change for Assembly Hall and more.

Governor's Tax Plan - December 13, 2013 13.12.2013

The governor's tax plan. Does it mean higher income taxes? Budget cuts to protect the surplus, an extension for people kicked off the Healthy Indiana Plan, a vote in Congress prompted by an Indianapolis murder plus the state's birthday and more.

The Governor's Legislative Priorities - December 6, 2013 06.12.2013

The governor's legislative priorities. What's the price tag? Glenda Ritz on the defensive, ISTA pays a 14-million dollar bill, thousands of people kicked off the Healthy Indiana Plan. Plus drones, a tree lighting at the governor's residence and more.

Dwayne Sawyer Resignation - November 29, 2013 29.11.2013

Dwayne Sawyer resigns. Did the governor make a mistake? Joe Donnelly donates his shutdown salary, Indiana Congressmen criticize the nuclear deal with Iran, honors for two former governors plus the new Kokomo bypass and the game show Senator.

Controversy on Organization Day - November 22, 2013 22.11.2013

Controversy on Organization Day. Why the marriage amendment dominated. How lawmakers view the education battle, the governor's approval rating, a high honor for Dick Lugar plus a mass transit recommendation and a new award for teachers.

Glenda Ritz - November 15, 2013 15.11.2013

Why did Glenda Ritz shut down a meeting of the state Board of Education? The Ritz approval rating, poll numbers that support gun control, opposition to the marriage amendment plus Todd Young on Obamacare and a soldier's homecoming.

Legal Battle - November 8, 2013 08.11.2013

Legal battle. The state superintendent and the Attorney General square off. Beth White for Secretary of State, Don Bates for state Treasurer, Dan Coats delivers the GOP Address plus David Bisard and a new Indiana political museum.

Fixing the Obamacare Website - November 1, 2013 01.11.2013

Fixing the Obamacare website - one Indiana Congressman wants a timeline. A bi-partisan attempt to help the family of a murder victim, IU joins the marriage debate, Joann Gora is leaving Ball State plus how government changed Halloween.

Board of Education Lawsuit - October 25, 2013 25.10.2013

The Glenda Ritz lawsuit against the Board of Education. Why did it come to this? John Gregg drops his 2016 bid for governor, Carl Brizzi avoids federal charges, both Indiana Senators complain about Obamacare plus the Peyton Manning tribute and more.

Government Shutdown - October 18, 2013 18.10.2013

The government shutdown is over and two Indiana lawmakers win praise. Scott Pelath says an A-to-F grading investigation is taking too long, the state buys Pacers sponsorship, a proposal for gambling at the airport plus Amtrak, Jim Irsay and more.

Medical Device Tax - October 11, 2013 11.10.2013

The governor wants a repeal of the medical device tax, the state files another Obamacare lawsuit, Todd Young's role in a bi-partisan movement, Indy clears a Super Bowl hurdle plus gay marriage and John Mellencamp's musical.

Marlin Stutzman - October 4, 2013 04.10.2013

Marlin Stutzman backtracks on comments. Did he give away the strategy? Democrats want to tie Mike Pence to the shutdown, the Indiana response to Obamacare, penalties in a football fight, an Indy road race and more.

Fighting Obamacare - September 27, 2013 27.09.2013

Fighting Obamacare. How Susan Brooks is using taxpayer money to spread her message. Dan Coats and Joe Donnelly offer perspective, Greg Zoeller backs off a plan to drug test pregnant women plus a marriage amendment poll, Paul George, and more.

Indiana Week in Review - Alternative to Obamacare - September 20, 2013 20.09.2013

The alternative to Obamacare and Todd Rokita's role. Marlin Stutzman's food stamp bill, new requirements to get unemployment benefits, Greg Ballard's possible third term, changes coming in school grading and a political family plays Family Feud.

Indiana Week in Review - Right to Work - September 13, 2013 16.09.2013

Right to Work found unconstitutional. Will the ruling stand? The governor in Japan, Dan Coats on Syria and Michael Claytor for state Auditor. That, plus the rehabilitation of the House Chamber, Roger Brown and more.

Indiana Week in Review - The Healthy Indiana Plan - September 6, 2013 09.09.2013

The Healthy Indiana Plan lives on. Is it the victory the governor says it is? Luke Messer questions John Kerry on Syria, a report on the A-to-F grading system, and a scooter summit. That, plus Mike Pence to Japan, Blue Two and more.

Indiana Week in Review - Second Super Bowl? - August 30, 2013 03.09.2013

Can Indianapolis land a second Super Bowl, the search for jobs in Times Square, Mike Pence delivers the GOP Weekly Address, the need for the lifeline law plus Hoosiers who took part in the March on Washington and more.

Indiana Week in Review - Indiana Week in Review - Freedom Indiana - August 23, 2013 27.08.2013

Teaming up to battle the ban on gay marriage. Will corporate involvement make a difference?

Indiana Week in Review - Choice for State Auditor - August 16, 2013 19.08.2013

The governor's choice for State Auditor. What was the most important criteria? Fort Wayne rejects the A-to-F grading system, IPS demands a review of takeover schools, political fallout from the grading scandal plus the new NFL bag policy and more.

Indiana Week in Review - School Grading System Under Fire - August 9, 2013 12.08.2013

The A to F grading system under fire. A promise of no ISTEP interruptions in 2014, beefing up Homeland Security in Central Indiana and how a new law that has people lining up to find out about it plus Sydney Leathers, Tony Stewart and more.

Indiana Week in Review - Tony Bennett Ousted - August 2, 2013 05.08.2013

Tony Bennett ousted. The scandal that cost him a Florida job. Will the state's grading system survive? How interruptions affected ISTEP scores, the end of a Planned Parenthood battle, disaster training at Muscatatuck plus public pianos and more. Tony B

Indiana Week in Review - Mike Pence Battles Obamacare 29.07.2013

Mike Pence battles Obamacare. Are his numbers accurate? Todd Young on a national stage, the Indiana woman in the middle of the Anthony Weiner scandal, a plan to move the next GOP State Convention plus Brickyard 400 picks and more.

Indiana Week in Review - Mitch Daniels Reacts - July 19, 2013 22.07.2013

Mitch Daniels reacts to charges of censorship. Problems and investigations at the IEDC. Mike Pence's Facebook policy, how Susan Brooks wants to redirect campaign money, and the battle against Asian carp plus Turbo and more.

Indiana Week in Review - BMV Refunds - July 12, 2013 15.07.2013

BMV refunds, is state handling the givebacks properly? The state's growing surplus, a $750,000 upgrade in the House of Representatives, the role played by an Indiana Congressman in the passage of a Farm Bill plus Justin Bieber and more.

Indiana Week in Review - Obamacare Delay - July 5, 2013 08.07.2013

The Obamacare delay. Does Joe Donnelly deserve credit? Tim Berry for state GOP Chairman. Who will be the next state Auditor? Scandal at FSSA, Mike Pence confronted on gay marriage an attempt at same sex divorce plus Brad Stevens and more.

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