Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indy Politics speaks with newly re-elected Libertarian Party Chairman Evan McMahon. We discuss property taxes, DOGE and what Libertarians are doing to prepare for 2026.

With about 30 days left in the 2025 Legislative session, the four statehouse leaders are offering their thoughts on property tax reform, the budget, Medicaid funding and Secretary of State Diego Morales.

With about 30 days left in the 2025 Legislative session, the four statehouse leaders are offering their thoughts on property tax reform, the budget, Medicaid funding and Secretary of State Diego Morales.

With about 30 days left in the 2025 Legislative session, the four statehouse leaders are offering their thoughts on property tax reform, the budget, Medicaid funding and Secretary of State Diego Morales.

With about 30 days left in the 2025 Legislative session, the four statehouse leaders are offering their thoughts on property tax reform, the budget, Medicaid funding and Secretary of State Diego Morales.

With about 30 days left in the 2025 Legislative session, the four statehouse leaders are offering their thoughts on property tax reform, the budget, Medicaid funding and Secretary of State Diego Morales.

Newly elected Hamilton County Democratic Chairman Josh Lowry spells out his vision for the party and what Democrats need to do to be more competitive in the Hoosier state.

Advocates for virtual schools are calling on lawmakers to fully fund them.

Solar energy advocates say solar power could not only help mitigate the impact of fossil fuels but also help lower property taxes.

Advocates for virtual schools are calling on lawmakers to fully fund them.

Statehouse Week 11 In Review (Todd Huston) by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up another week at the General Assembly focusing on property tax reform, health care and the budget.

As the Trump administration gets ready to impose tariffs on foreign goods and Indiana lawmakers tackle property tax reform, we here at Indy Politics thought now would be a good time to check in with Ball State Economist Michael Hicks to get some perspective on what this all means for Hoosiers.

As the Trump administration gets ready to impose tariffs on foreign goods and Indiana lawmakers tackle property tax reform, we here at Indy Politics thought now would be a good time to check in with Ball State Economist Michael Hicks to get some perspective on what this all means for Hoosiers.

As the Trump administration gets ready to impose tariffs on foreign goods and Indiana lawmakers tackle property tax reform, we here at Indy Politics thought now would be a good time to check in with Ball State Economist Michael Hicks to get some perspective on what this all means for Hoosiers.

As the Trump administration gets ready to impose tariffs on foreign goods and Indiana lawmakers tackle property tax reform, we here at Indy Politics thought now would be a good time to check in with Ball State Economist Michael Hicks to get some perspective on what this all means for Hoosiers.

Statehouse Week 11 In Review (Rod Bray) by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

As Indiana lawmakers continue this session to address health care and rising health care costs, Indy Politics speaks with Joey Fox of Prescription Benefits Matter. The group represents pharmacists across Indiana. Fox tells Indy Politics that drug prices would be a lot higher had it not been for PBMs.

Former State Senator Karen Tallian (Ogden Dunes) was elected by the State Central Committee this morning as the next Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party. 

As Indiana lawmakers work their way through session, can Hoosiers expect any changes in the state's alcohol, tobacco or gaming laws?

Indiana Comic Con is back in downtown Indianapolis. We spoke to Mike Costello, an owner of Downtown Comics about the event and how comics have adapted to different audiences over the years.

As the National debt reaches the $37 trillion mark, one federal budget expert says everything, including social security, Medicaid and medicate will have to be on the table.

As Indiana lawmakers are well into the second half of the legislative session, we check in with Matt Greller, the head of Accelerate Indiana Municipalities, to see how things are looking from a local government perspective; particularly when it comes to property tax reform and government consolidation.

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up another week at the Statehouse.

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up another week at the Capital with property taxes weighing heavy on their minds.