Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

The Indiana State Treasurer has been in a tiff with the Indiana Bankers Association over the fund that oversees local government investments.

There's a new entertainment venue in downtown Indianapolis, and it's the only one in the area.

Knox County Clerk David Shelton, announced today that he is officially seeking the Republican nomination for Indiana Secretary of State at the 2026 Indiana Republican State Convention.

The Democrat and Republican leaders of the Indianapolis City-County Council are pledging no tax increases, for now, to balance the city's budget.

The Democrat and Republican leaders of the Indianapolis City-County Council are pledging no tax increases, for now, to balance the city's budget.

Indy Politics catches up with Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears to discuss crime, violence and whether he plans to run for Mayor in 2027.

It's been a little more than a week since Indiana lawmakers called it a legislative session, so with that in mind Indy Politics looked at what lawmakers did and how it impacts Hoosiers from a number of difference perspectives.

It's been a little more than a week since Indiana lawmakers called it a legislative session, so with that in mind Indy Politics looked at what lawmakers did and how it impacts Hoosiers from a number of difference perspectives.

It's been a little more than a week since Indiana lawmakers called it a legislative session, so with that in mind Indy Politics looked at what lawmakers did and how it impacts Hoosiers from a number of difference perspectives.

It's been a little more than a week since Indiana lawmakers called it a legislative session, so with that in mind Indy Politics looked at what lawmakers did and how it impacts Hoosiers from a number of difference perspectives.

It was a contentious Pike Township Board meeting Wednesday night as the Board voted to hire it's own attorney, rent office space and get business cards. The problem was the Board doesn't have the legal authority to spend money.

It was a contentious Pike Township Board meeting Wednesday night as the Board voted to hire it's own attorney, rent office space and get business cards. The problem was the Board doesn't have the legal authority to spend money.

A coalition of public leaders—including former U.S. Senators, retired federal judges, a retired U.S. Attorney General, and preeminent constitutional scholars—filed a friend-of-the-court brief today urging the U.S. Court of International Trade to strike down President Trump’s 2025 tariff and import tax program as an unlawful and unprecedented seizure of legislative power.

Indy Politics talks to former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to the Holy See Joe Donnelly about the life and legacy of the late Pope Francis.

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 session with Republicans praising accomplishments while Democrats lamented missed opportunities.

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 session with Republicans praising accomplishments while Democrats lamented missed opportunities.

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 session with Republicans praising accomplishments while Democrats lamented missed opportunities.

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 session with Republicans praising accomplishments while Democrats lamented missed opportunities.

Although Indiana lawmakers have passed and the Governor has signed legislation to address property taxes, that was not enough for the nearly two dozen people who gathered outside the residence to demand more reform. Indy Politics spoke with former Libertarian candidate Andrew Horning about property tax reform and the original property tax protest back in 2007, which led to tax caps.

Statehouse Democrats say Republicans are ignoring their ideas on how to close a $2.4 billion projected revenue shortfall.

Statehouse Democrats say Republicans are ignoring their ideas on how to close a $2.4 billion projected revenue shortfall.

As tariffs continue to dominate the headlines these days, we figured we’d talk with an expert. Dr. Toby Malichi is Founding Chief Executive Officer and Global Business Diplomat of Malichi Group Worldwide. Dr. Malichi is an internationally-recognized charismatic SME global trade leader, advisor, global business diplomat and international speaker has an extensive background advising SME world trade...

Indy Politics sits down and speaks with Pastor Matt Barnes, the Chaplain at the Indiana Statehouse. We talk about the various aspects of his job;; whether it is providing spiritual guidance, religious instruction, or just being a shoulder to lean on for lawmakers and staff during tough times.

Indiana lawmakers will spend the last few days of the 2025 session looking for ways to close a $2.4 billion budget shortfall and everything, they say, is on the table.

Indiana lawmakers will spend the last few days of the 2025 session looking for ways to close a $2.4 billion budget shortfall and everything, they say, is on the table.