Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray offers his thoughts on this week at the Indiana General Assembly.

Is it possible to cut property taxes and still make sure local governments get access to the funding they need? Indiana State Treasurer Dan Elliott says yes.

With a month into the legislative session, Indy Politics speaks with Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston and Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta on how things are going so far in the Indiana General Assembly.

With a month into the legislative session, Indy Politics speaks with Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston and Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta on how things are going so far in the Indiana General Assembly.

 A bipartisan group of lawmakers and marijuana legalization advocates have created a new group called Safe and Regulated, pushing for legalization, arguing Indiana is surrounded by legalization and is losing out on significant tax revenue. 

Indy Politics speaks with Ball State Economists Michael Hicks on President Donald Trumps efforts to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico,

Statehouse Democrats and Republicans react to Governor Mike Braun's State of the State Address.

Statehouse Democrats and Republicans react to Governor Mike Braun's State of the State Address.

State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) Tuesday detailed Senate Bill 473, which would introduce various changes to current Indiana health care laws with the goal of reducing unnecessary government regulations, modernizing health care professional practice standards, and streamlining Hoosiers access to health services.

Indy Politics speaks with Micheal Paul-Hart, the new Republican Minority Leader on the Indianapolis City-County Council. We discuss his new role as Minority Leader as well as how he and his caucus will tackle issues facing the City of Indianapolis.

Today we look back at the Blizzard of '78. For three days from January 25 to January 27, massive snow fell and temperatures plummeted., with wind chills hitting -51 degrees, Indiana historian Dan Miller talked about this at a lunch lecture this past week at the Columbia Club. He talks about the storm's impact on Hoosier life and there's an interesting story about then Governor Otis Bowen picking u...

The head of the Indianapolis Police Officer's Union says they are willing to partner with federal law enforcement on illegal immigration, but Rick Snyder made it clear Friday afternoon, that their job is to enforce state laws, not federal ones.

Indy Politics speaks with Indiana State Representative Andrew Ireland of House District 90. We discuss various items, including legislation he has introduced, which would replace the Marion County Prosecutor with nine township prosecutors, which he says would increase accountability.

Indy Politics talks with school choice advocate Betsy Wiley about efforts to create universal school vouchers this session.

NFIB Indiana State Director Natalie Robinson testified last week before the Indiana Senate Pensions and Labor Committee in support of SB 123, legislation that adjusts the Indiana unemployment compensation system.

With Indiana lawmakers back we decided to take a look at the legislature through the eyes of the lobbyists and advocates. So we spoke this week with Mike O’Brien and kelly Waggoner of 1816 Public Affairs

Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed several Executive Orders Wednesday which he says will make government more efficient and transparent. Meanwhile, State Representative Jake Teshla introduced legislation which would legalize marijuana in Indiana.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed several Executive Orders Wednesday which he says will make government more efficient and transparent. Meanwhile, State Representative Jake Teshla introduced legislation which would legalize marijuana in Indiana.

Indiana House Republicans unveil their 2025 statehouse agenda which involves a balanced budget, more flexibility for schools and inviting several Illinois counties to join the state of Indiana.

Indy Politics talks with Southern Indiana lawyer Joshua Claybourn about artificial intelligence and the legal issues the technology brings with it.

As the country laid to rest former President Jimmy Carter this week, Indy Politics speaks with Jennifer Capps, Curator at the Benjamin Harrison House. We find out that the 39th President had much more in common with the nation's 23rd.

As Indiana lawmakers return for the 2025 Legislative Session they will have a lot on their plates, including passing a budget, property tax reform, rising health care costs and a myriad of other issues just to name a few.

As Indiana lawmakers return for the 2025 Legislative Session they will have a lot on their plates, including passing a budget, property tax reform, rising health care costs and a myriad of other issues just to name a few.

As Indiana lawmakers return for the 2025 Legislative Session they will have a lot on their plates, including passing a budget, property tax reform, rising health care costs and a myriad of other issues just to name a few.

Indy Politics speaks with Ball State Economist Michael Hicks on the economy, budget and taxes in 2025.