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No one should have to choose between feeding their family and paying their bills. Across Floyd County, too many of our neighbors are struggling with food insecurity, housing instability, and the rising cost of simply getting by. For years, the Floyd County Library has been more than just a place to borrow books. It has been a place where people found connection, resources, and hope. Today, communi...

NEW PROJECT NEXT EPISODE Sarah Blessing sits down with Rachel, a former LifeWise teacher, and Zach Parrish from the Secular Education Association for an eye-opening conversation about Rachel’s firsthand experience working for LifeWise. Rachel explains:     •    Why she wanted to become a LifeWise teacher.     •    What she hoped to accomplish.     •    The concerns that caused her to question the...

For this episode of Project Next, Sarah sits down with her friend Adam Schneider to talk about Corydon’s Fourth Annual Pride Festival and the Netflix documentary Will & Harper. But this conversation is about much more than a festival or a movie. It’s about friendship, authenticity, and what happens when we choose compassion over judgment. Adam is one of the kindest, most empathetic people Sarah ha...

Sarah interviews her friend Coumba Kebe who is running for Indiana State Treasurer. Coumba is just 31 years old, but she has already built an impressive record of leadership, public service, and financial expertise. We’ll talk about her background, what inspired her to step into public service, and why she believes she’s the right person to serve as Indiana’s next State Treasurer. We’ll also discu...

Project Next: A Conversation with Brad Meyer After a long and demanding election season, Dr. Tim Peck returns to Project Next for the first time since the Democratic primary for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District. Joining Tim and Sarah Blessing is Brad Meyer, the candidate who won that primary and is now preparing to take on incumbent Congresswoman Erin Houchin in November. What makes this conve...

In this episode of Project Next, Sarah Blessing sits down with her friend James Coogle, a chef and candidate for Harrison County Council, for an honest conversation about some of the issues affecting our communities today. They talk about the pressure many people feel to fit in, especially in politics and small towns, and why it can be hard for people to be themselves. Sarah and James also discuss...

In this powerful episode of Project Next, Sarah talks with her former neighbor Phil for a deep and honest conversation about politics, division, and the growing disconnect in America. Phil shares why he once supported Donald Trump, what he still agrees with, and what now deeply concerns him. Together, they discuss: • Immigration and ICE • Fear and division in politics • Trans issues and cultural c...

Multiple former LifeWise employees were recently charged with unrelated sex crimes against minors. Sarah sits down with Molly Gaines and Zach Parrish from Secular Education Association to find out exactly what happened. More stories of abuse will most likely continue to come out as long as LifeWise Academy continues its very lax vetting process of adults being allowed to take our school kids off o...

The latest episode of Project Next Mental Fitness features Sarah interviewing her friend Kelly, who shares one of the most honest and powerful stories we’ve had on the show yet. In our new series, “Leaving MAGA: Why My Friends Left,” Kelly opens up about her deeply personal journey into — and eventually out of — Trumpism and Christian nationalism. Kelly talks about how she became a Trump supporter...

Watch now on Project Next: Sarah Blessing sits down with Lynne Taylor of North Carolina, who made the difficult decision to leave MAGA and step away from the toxic “team politics” that is tearing apart families, friendships, and communities across America. This isn’t a show about Democrats vs. Republicans. It’s about people. In this honest and powerful conversation, we talk about: • The pressure t...

Sarah sits down with Floyd County Commissioner candidate Ellen Kelley for an important conversation about transparency, accountability, and the future of Floyd County. Why are perfectly good and historic buildings being targeted for demolition? Why are expensive building purchases happening without the public fully understanding the plan? Why are recycling programs and community resources constant...

Kristin Trowbridge is a local mom. She tirelessly advocates for her 4 year old son who has been diagnosed with level 2 autism. Kristin shares her story of noticing her son had special needs and the journey to get a diagnosis. Right now essential programs her son depends on are being cut from state and national funding. How do we advocate for our kids when the government seems to want us to give up...

Sarah Blessing interviews Paul Snyder, the minister at Central Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana, about the closing of the food pantry at the Floyd Country Public Library. The library is stopping this because trustees and community leaders complained about homeless people using the library. There is a community conversation meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pm at Sanctuary of Central Christian...

Hoosiers...the day is finally here! Vote TODAY until 6:00 pm. Stay in line after 6. It's the law that you get to vote. Bring your Indiana ID. Call your clerk's office in your county with any voting questions. Why are you voting today? Tell us in the comments. Let's do this!!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Christie Knavely invited Sarah to the 3rd Annual Southern Indiana Problem Solving Court Breakfast on Friday, May 1. Sarah saw hundreds of people who have stepped up to serve their community in the most beautful way. Hear why Christie and others are a part of this program and how it makes real Hoosier’s lives better. From Otto Schalk who is Harrison County’s prosecutor and running for county judge:...

Tim Peck and Sarah Blessing discuss the new terrible Supreme Court decision which took away the last tiny bit of gerrymandering protections this country had. What does this mean for our future? How can grassroots organizing fix this massive problem? Also, how will AI such as Chat GPT help voters find the secrets our elected officials and candidates do NOT want you to know about? You can take your...

On our latest Morning Show, Tim and Sarah discuss Corporate PAC money, Citizens United, dark money, and running a true grassroots campaign. Why it is essential that candidates not accept money from giant companies? How do the giant amounts of people in this country turn out the vote to force change to happen across the country? We break this down because it is possible. This is a public episode. I...

Sarah interviews the music director of Westfield Highschool, Andrew Muth. Recently, Indiana's Lt. Governor, Micah Beckwith, posted negatively about Westfield's winter percussion show advocating to use vouchers instead of this public school. This led to an uproar in the Hoosier band world. Band parents are uniting and showing support across the state for this program and all arts programs across th...

Jason is not your typical police officer. He has been with the Floyd County Sheriff's Department for 26 years. Jason is a Marine Corpse Veteran. He advocates for mental health and police officers suffering with PTSD. He wants better hands on training for cops dealing with a wide range of community issues. Hear what changes Jason wants to bring to this police department before you vote in the May 5...

Dr. Tim Peck had his first day of being chief medical resident of an ER department in Boston the day of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. Tim shares with Sarah what that day was like. How can we learn from these horrific experiences to help humanity to the best of our ability? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Tim Deeringer (D) is former Chief of Police of Jeffersonville, Indiana running for Clark County Sheriff in the Democratic Primary. Tim Peck interviews Mr. Deeringer becuase he is in a heated primary for this sheriff's race. Primary voting day is May 5. Early voting is happening now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

This week's controversy around members of the American government including the President with Pope Leo XIV has people asking - is the Pope's role to engage in politics, religion or both? Tim Peck interviews his uncle, who is a Catholic Priest, these important questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pr...

The Meranda apartment complex in downtown Jeffersonville is facing serious safety concerns, according to Councilman Evan Stoner. Residents—many of whom are low-income seniors, grandparents, and veterans—have reported ongoing issues including unauthorized entry, drug activity, physical assaults, theft, and intimidation. A major point of concern is the lack of on-site security. The building’s securi...

Catherine Torzewski is in a very heated primary for State Senate in Indiana. See how hard this incredible human is working to make Indiana better. Catherine knows her community. She also is running an extremely winnable race. Also...women make up 51% of the Hoosier population. Maybe... just maybe... we should have about half of us represented at the state house since our rights keep getting taken...

Zach Parrish and Molly Gaines from Secular Education Association join Sarah to show us the incredible new map they created to track LifeWise Academy across the country. LifeWise is Christian National type school taught off campus during the school day in public and charter schools. They are now in thousands of school systems with more growing every week. This map helps you learn if one has started...