Left of Midlife

Four Republicans. One nomination. A whole lot of convention drama.    The week on Left of Midlife, we're unpacking the Indiana Republican State Convention and the four-way battle for Secretary of State. Why does this race matter? What does the outcome tell us about the direction of the Indiana GOP? And what role did delegates...not primary voters...play in deciding who will oversee Indiana's elect...

The ballots have been counted, the convention swag has been packed away, and Indiana Democrats have their nominees. This week we're diving into the Secretary of State race, what the results tell us about the direction of the party, and whether Democrats are focusing on what it will actually take to win in November.   As a county party chair, and candidate, Tiffanie shares her perspective from the...

Tiffanie welcomes high school government teacher Mike DeCoursey to share his views of what it's like to teach in this political climate.  This episode was recorded on site at Red Bones Bar and Grill in Montgomery, unfortunately the audio is not up to our standards and we apologize for that. 

Last week, we talked about AI. This week, we're talking about where it lives.   Data centers are popping up across Indiana at a rapid pace, bringing promises of economic development, jobs, and investment. But they also raise questions about water, electricity, tax incentives, transparency, and local control. Why is Indiana becoming a hotspot for data center development? Why do so many communities...

Artificial Intelligence is suddenly everywhere...and the vibes are weird.   This week on Left of Midlife, we're talking about AI, robot anxiety, tech billionaires, and why every company seems determined to shove AI into things that absolutely do not need it. We break down what AI actually is, the risks and possibilities it brings, and what it means for the future work, education, creativity, and e...

This week on Left of Midlife, we're diving into the post-primary breakdown of the state senate races and what it means for Indiana voters.   What started as a battle over maps quickly turned into a full-blown power struggle involving millions in outside spending, loyalty tests, leadership pressure, and growing questions about the future of Indiana Senate leadership, including whether Senate Presid...

The votes are counted, the yard signs are fading, and Indiana's primary election season is officially over...mostly. In this episode of Left of Midlife, we break down the wins, the losses, surprises, and political shake ups from primary night.   We're talking voter turnout, congressional and state races, Trump-backed candidates, redistricting battles, campaign spending, and what all of it could me...

This weekend, Tiffanie canvassed in rural Indiana, and what she found might surprise you.   In this episode, we're talking about what really happens when you step outside the noise of social media and actually talk to people. No labels. No assumptions. Just real conversations about real life. From cost of living and schools to jobs and opportunities; it turns out we have more in common than we thi...

What happens when the loudest voices get the most attention...and the most thoughtful ones get ignored?   This week on Left of Midlife, we're diving into a conversation sparked by the book Careless People, by Sarah Wynn-Williams, and what it reveals about the world we're living in right now.    From social media to politics to everyday life, it's starting to feel like bad behavior isn't just commo...

Making friends as an adult is weird...and we're finally saying it out loud.   From awkward first hangouts to the unspoken rules of what actually makes friendships work in midlife, we're breaking down the reality of adult friendships (honestly, humorously, and without overthinking it...ok maybe just a little).   If you've ever wondered, "are we actually friends?"...this ones for you.    LOML is bro...

We've reached the stage of life where we know what we like - and we're done pretending otherwise.   This week on Left of Midlife, we're sharing what we love right now, Indiana spots, trusted voices, must-read books, and what keeps us grounded.   Plus: our "Hall of Shame," because not everything deserves a second chance.     

What actually makes an election work?   This week on Left of Midlife, we're pulling back the curtain on the part of democracy no one talks about, the people and processes that keep it all running.    From poll workers and county election boards and volunteers, we're diving into the real infrastructure behind every ballot cast. The part that doesn't make headlines. The part that isn't flashy. The p...

How does a poet stop half a million people mid-scroll?   Robert Arnold joins Left of Midlife to talk about writing, and building real connection in a digital world. From Helena, Arkansas to TikTok, his words have struck a nerve - not because they're loud, but because they're honest.   Bonus for our local listeners - you can hear from Rober in person! He will be in Vincennes speaking on Saturday, M...

Indiana politics is heating up, and this week we're breaking it all down. Marsha and Tiffanie sit down with Progressive Indiana Network leader Scott Aaron Rogers to talk about the 2026 legislative sessions, rising affordability concerns, energy policy, and what the upcoming primary elections could mean for the state. It's a candid conversation about grassroots organizing, the political moment Indi...

Support Tiffanie's Campaign at www.tiffaniearthur.com   This week your girls went to candidate training...and yes, there were PowerPoints.   On this episode of Left of Midlife, Marsha and Tiffanie take you behind the curtain of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus candidate training and break down what they learned from the real nuts and bolts of running for office.   We're talking:  - fundraising...

This week on Left of Midlife, we left the group chat and entered the group experience.   Marsha and Tiffanie were in the room for Vice President Kamala Harris's Indianapolis stop on her 107 Days book tour, and it wasn't just a political event. It was something bigger. Midlife-big.    We're unpacking the energy of the sold-out crowd, the multigenerational sea of women (and men), the themes of resil...

What if 'man up' is one of the most damaging phrases we tell boys?   This week on Left of Midlife, we unpack how patriarchy doesn't just limit women - it cages men too. From emotional suppression and suicide rates to loneliness, economic pressure, fatherhood, and the rise of 'alpha male' culture, we explore how rigid masculinity harms everyone.   This isn't about blaming men. It's about questionin...

What happens when you tell people to use their voice, get involved, and demand representation....and then you finally take your own advice?   Apparently, you end up running for office.   This week, the tables turn as Marsha takes the wheel and puts Tiffanie in the hot seat, leading an honest and personal conversation about her decision to run for Indiana State House District 63. She shares the roo...

Women in politics aren't just fighting bad policy - they're fighting perception, double standards, and a system that still isn't entirely convinced they belong.    In this episode, Marsha and Tiffanie dig into the reality of misogyny in leadership: the tone policing, the appearance critiques, the assumptions of incompetence, and the impossible double bind women are expected to navigate just to be...

What if the beliefs you 'thought' were yours are really just echoes of someone else's agenda? In this episode of Left of Midlife, we pull back the curtain on propaganda - not as something that only happens in history books, but as a force that quietly shapes emotions, identities, and beliefs every day.   We'll break down:  - What propaganda actually is (and what it isn't) - How it sneaks in throug...

* This is an explicit episode and may not be suitable to all listeners*   In this episode of Left of Midlife, we go beyond headlines to explain what's happening in Minnesota - federal enforcement actions, community response, and why this moment resonates nationwide. This episode tackles tough subjects with facts, context, and what accountability really looks like.     Resources:   standwithminneso...

Every January, we hear the same Martin Luther King Jr. quotes - polished, familiar, and carefully removed from their context. In this episode, we step beyond the sound bites to talk about the MLK they don't teach in school: the government surveillance and backlash, the fight for labor and economic justice, and why his message was considered dangerous in his own time. We honor Dr. King not by sanit...

National politics get all the attention - but local elections quietly shape our everyday lives.    In this episode of Left of Midlife, we break down why state and local elections matter more than most people realize, what all those down-ballot offices actually do, and how power often concentrates in low-turnout races most voters skip or don't understand.    We talk primaries vs. general elections,...

Feeling burned out, low, or just....off?    In this episode of Left of Midlife, we're talking honestly about mental health - the kind that lives at the intersection of political burnout, winter blues, and the quiet emotional shifts of midlife.    We unpack what political burnout and activism fatigue really look like (hint: it's not apathy), why winter can mess with our mood and energy more than we...

In the final 2025 episode we're wrapping up a year that somehow managed to be exhausting, infuriating, and meaningful all at once. We talk honestly about burnout (political, personal, existential), the chaos of juggling real life with activism and microphones, and what it took to keep showing up when the world felt deeply unserious.    But it's not all struggle bus. We celebrate the real wins - gr...