Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indy Politics talks with Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union on our nation's growing national debt and the best way to achieve tax reform.

Indiana’s three most recent governors on Thursday said state leaders must remain focused on ensuring Indiana’s workforce can take advantage of opportunities that arise.

Indy Politics speaks with Rick Snyder of the Fraternal Order of Police 86 on how crime has gone in the capital city so far this year and what that could translate into for the rest of 2025. We also discuss immigration. (Note this interview was conducted prior to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issuing a non-binding legal opinion saying a person caught driving without a license could be arrest...

Indy Politics speaks with Indy City-County Council Republican Leader Michael Hart on this week's Council meeting which erupted briefly into chaos and efforts to incorporate AI into city government.

An Indianapolis City-County Council meeting was briefly disrupted Monday night when a woman speaking during the public comment period exceeded her allotted time and refused to yield the floor, prompting her removal by sheriff’s deputies.

An Indianapolis City-County Council meeting was briefly disrupted Monday night when a woman speaking during the public comment period exceeded her allotted time and refused to yield the floor, prompting her removal by sheriff’s deputies.

An Indianapolis City-County Council meeting was briefly disrupted Monday night when a woman speaking during the public comment period exceeded her allotted time and refused to yield the floor, prompting her removal by sheriff’s deputies.

An Indianapolis City-County Council meeting was briefly disrupted Monday night when a woman speaking during the public comment period exceeded her allotted time and refused to yield the floor, prompting her removal by sheriff’s deputies.

An Indianapolis City-County Council meeting was briefly disrupted Monday night when a woman speaking during the public comment period exceeded her allotted time and refused to yield the floor, prompting her removal by sheriff’s deputies.

An Indianapolis City-County Council meeting was briefly disrupted Monday night when a woman speaking during the public comment period exceeded her allotted time and refused to yield the floor, prompting her removal by sheriff’s deputies.

Indy Politics discusses Pride Month with Libertarian Party Chairman Evan McMahon , who is a member of the LGBT+ community. We also talk the progress the community has made in the last 20 years and the obstacles they still face.

Indy Politics catches up with Indy Star Columnist James Briggs on the latest happenings in the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.

Indy Politics speaks with Republican State Representative Jim Lucas about State Senator Mike Bohacek's OWI arrest. Lucas found himself in a similar situation back in 2023.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday defended his sudden removal of alumni-elected Indiana University trustees and his contentious picks to replace them.

A law firm hired by the Indianapolis City-County Council to investigate how the Mayor's office handled sexual harassment allegations levied against former Chief of Staff Thomas Cook found that while the administration was "legally compliant" with state and federal law, the entire situation could have been handled a lot better.

A law firm hired by the Indianapolis City-County Council to investigate how the Mayor's office handled sexual harassment allegations levied against former Chief of Staff Thomas Cook found that while the administration was "legally compliant" with state and federal law, the entire situation could have been handled a lot better.

A complaint has been filed against the head of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission accusing him of fostering a hostile work environment.

Five years after the death of George Floyd, Indy Politics speaks with University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris about the state of policing and police reform. We also discuss the use of AI in the criminal justice system and the role of local law enforcement and immigration. Note, Professor Harris was my criminal law professor at St. Louis University.

The Marion County Election Board is launching an investigation into Secretary of State Diego Morales' campaign for possible violations of Indiana election law.

The Marion County Election Board is launching an investigation into Secretary of State Diego Morales' campaign for possible violations of Indiana election law.

Indy Politics speaks with U.S. Senator Todd Young on tariffs, the SHIPS Act and whether he plans to run for re-election.

Five years after the COVID pandemic hit the United States, Indy Politics revisits that time, and the lesson learned, in a conversation with former U.S. Surgeon General and Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams.

With May being mental health awareness month, Indy Politics talks with Steve McCaffery of Mental Health America Indiana about mental health, how it impacts Hoosiers, and what was done this past session at the Indiana General Assembly to address the issue.

How are the mayors of Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville and Fishers dealing with property tax reform while trying to provide the quality of life their residents have come to expect? Those were some of the topics of discussion at last week's Hamilton County Fall dinner.

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