Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indy Politics continues it's conversations with various candidates. We here from Jennifer McCormick, Democratic candidates for Governor as well as candidates and representatives in the 7th Congressional District.

Indy Politics continues it's conversations with various candidates. We here from Jennifer McCormick, Democratic candidates for Governor as well as candidates and representatives in the 7th Congressional District.

Indy Politics continues is conversations with various candidates for public office. Today we hear from Andrew Horning, Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate, Josh Lowry, Democratic candidate for HD 24 which encompasses Carmel and Westfield and Greg Lannan, candidate for the Hamilton Southeastern School Board.

Indy Politics continues is conversations with various candidates for public office. Today we hear from Andrew Horning, Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate, Josh Lowry, Democratic candidate for HD 24 which encompasses Carmel and Westfield and Greg Lannan, candidate for the Hamilton Southeastern School Board.

Indy Politics continues is conversations with various candidates for public office. Today we hear from Andrew Horning, Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate, Josh Lowry, Democratic candidate for HD 24 which encompasses Carmel and Westfield and Greg Lannan, candidate for the Hamilton Southeastern School Board.

As we are well into the 2024-2025 school year, Indy Politics sits down with Betsy Wiley of the Institute for Quality Education, who just completed a survey regarding parents who have exercised their choice. We also discuss our recent poll results regarding school choice.

From Constable to Criminal by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

As Hoosiers head to the polls, one local educational organization has a reminder: don’t forget your local school boards.

Indy Politics speaks with Robby Slaughter, an independent candidate for Congress in the 5th Congressional District. Slaughter had to go out and gather signatures to be on the ballot. This now makes it a four-way race with incumbent Republican Victoria Spartz, Democrat  Deborah Pickett and Libertarian  Lauri Schillings.

As Shakespeare once said, all good things must come to an end, and that line applies to Bard Fest, the annual Central Indiana Shakespeare festival.

With about a month to go before the election, Indiana Issues looks at recent polling to gauge the state of the races, Our panel includes Republican Jim Merrit, Democrat Terri Austin and Libertarian Brad Klopfenstien. We look at statewide races, straight-ticket voting and marijuana usage. Video - https://youtu.be/el6MrX-atKg?si=KZQO8SB9N-7S971l

Indicted Center Township Constable Denise Paul Hatch is back in jail after her bond was revoked. We caught up with her spokesman Bob Kern.

Indy Politics talks with Rick Snyder of the Fraternal Order of Police on crime in the Capital city and other public safety related matters.

Indy Politics speaks with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch about her final few months in office. We discuss her accomplishments, her plans for the future and her parting advice for her successor.

Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head tells Indy Politics he is concerned that after 20 years of GOP control of State Government that the GOP might get complacent which is a recipe for disaster.

AIC on Property Taxes by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb declined to say whether his office was preparing to make an appointment in the event Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita loses his law license and is unable to practice law.

Indy Politics spoke with Indiana State Representative Jim Lucas about his recent trip to Springfield, OH, to see exactly how the influx of Haitian migrants, who former President Donald Trump claimed in his last debate with Vice-President Kamala Harris, was stealing and eating cats, dogs and geese.

A new tax study from the Indiana Chamber Foundation reveals that Indiana stands out for its relatively high reliance on individual income and sales taxes, while it maintains a competitive effective business tax rate. However, the report also identifies challenges in sectors like manufacturing and life sciences, where property and personal property taxes drive up the effective tax rates. Despite th...

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Thursday signed a City-County Council ordinance calling for an independent investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct reportedly committed by his former Chief of Staff, Thomas Cook.

Indy Politics catches up with Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray. We discuss priorities for the upcoming session including property tax reform and very serious Medicaid and budgetary challenges.

Indy Politics sits down and talks with Chase Oliver, the Libertarian candidate for President. We discuss his background, positions on issues, and whether he will be a "spoiler" in the 2024 Presidential race.

Indy Politics speaks with Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush about the status of the state's judicial system, the growing shortage of lawyers and judges, and what's being done to mitigate the problem.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments this week on whether Marin County’s system of selecting judges violated the US and Indiana Constitutions, as well as the Voting Rights Act.

The Indiana Chamber PAC has endorsed Mike Braun for Governor.