On Trial with Josh Lowry

On this episode of On Trial with Josh Lowry , we put one of the most blatant corruption scandals in U.S. history under the spotlight. A $2 billion investment from the UAE into Trump’s crypto company, followed just two weeks later by a deal granting the UAE access to restricted AI chips, raises questions no American can ignore. Was this a coincidence—or pay-to-play politics in broad daylight? Josh...

America is having a free speech crisis — from the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Jimmy Kimmel to the chilling hypocrisy of politicians who once claimed to defend the First Amendment. With political violence on the rise and oligarchs pulling the strings, how much longer can democracy hold if voters accept so little from their leaders? In this episode, we’re joined by Blythe Potter...

Indiana State Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn joins host Joshua Lowry for a wide-ranging conversation on the most pressing issues facing Hoosiers. From the fallout of Senate Bill 1 , redistricting battles, and Medicaid funding cuts , to the dangers of partisan attacks on science and public health, Rep. Garcia Wilburn brings her perspective as both a legislator and a healthcare researcher. S...

Indiana utilities are raising rates again — and Hoosiers are paying the price. Host Josh Lowry sits down with Ben Inskeep , Program Director at the Citizens Action Coalition , to break down how monopoly utilities like AES Indiana and Duke Energy keep hiking electric bills, why the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission often sides with them, and how ordinary Hoosiers can push back. We cover everyth...

In this episode of On Trial with Josh Lowry , we start with Taylor Swift’s engagement, a Cracker Barrel logo redesign, and end with one of the most pressing threats to American democracy. Josh unpacks how conservatives manufacture false outrage —from pancakes to politics—to manipulate voters, justify gerrymandering, and even lay the groundwork for deploying the National Guard in blue cities. What...

In this no-holds-barred solo episode, Josh Lowry takes on gerrymandering and exposes how partisan redistricting has warped our democracy for decades. From Project REDMAP to today’s mid-decade Republican power grabs, Josh breaks down how lies, money, and raw power—not policy—drive the push for unfair maps. He calls out Indiana’s own Victoria Spartz and challenges Republicans in Congress: if you tru...

In this episode, Josh Lowry takes on the GOP’s redistricting power grabs before sitting down with Congressman André Carson for a no-holds-barred conversation. From Trump’s iron grip on Republicans, to Nazi imagery in GOP recruitment material, to the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights, Carson doesn’t hold back. He also weighs in on Gaza, the role of protest, and why Hoosiers can’t afford to sit on the sidel...

National reporter and owner of 24sight.news Tom LoBianco recently rocked the Indiana political landscape with his SOURCED AND CREDIBLE report that Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and his staff were watched a deepfake video of a follow congressman’s wife topless performing on stage . But, instead of saying it wasn’t true, Beckwith tried to discredit the media who are covering the story. In this...

Tired of the right-wing's war on education, empathy, and working Hoosiers? I cut through the noise with in a conversation with Indiana University’s School of Social Work Dean Kalea Benner. Let’s ditch the "robot worker" mentality, and expose the hypocrisies of Indiana's political establishment (looking at you, Braun, Beckwith, and the rest!). Get ready to challenge the narratives designed to divid...

Join Josh Lowry on "On Trial," the podcast where we put one pressing issue at a time on trial. From deeply analyzing legislative actions like the controversial "Big, Beautiful Bill" to exploring the complex societal dynamics that shape American politics, Josh dives deep into the heart of the matter. Expect unfiltered commentary, sharp insights, and a passionate commitment to understanding the real...

On this impactful episode of "On Trial," Josh Lowry puts police violence and excessive force under the microscope, prompted by a recent controversial incident in Indianapolis . Moving past the "bad apple" narrative, Josh delves into the cultural and systemic issues within law enforcement, emphasizing the critical need for police accountability. He's joined by Anuar Velazquez, a former police offic...

Welcome to a no-holds-barred discussion on the Josh Lowry Podcast! This week, Josh is fired up about a critical problem: lying politicians . With Pride Month in full swing and personal experiences from his political campaigns, Josh dissects the widespread issue of candidates and elected officials deliberately misleading the public. He pulls back the curtain on how these falsehoods impact everythin...

Josh Lowry dives into the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" by the House of Representatives. Despite containing significant tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to healthcare that could affect more than 13 million people, the bill garners public support. Lowry, drawing on his experience talking to thousands of voters, presents his "Top 10 Reasons" why individuals might support such a bill, even if...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Josh Lowry Podcast! If you know me from social media, you know I'm all about breaking down how politics impacts your life. And on this episode, we're diving deep into a national issue with very real local consequences: tariffs. I'm joined by Dr. Michael Hicks, the foremost economist on Indiana's economy and a professor at Ball State University. Dr. Hicks bri...