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Ethan Sweetland-May is doing a tour of town halls all around Southern Indiana. Tonight he was in Salem, Indiana taking questions from local community members concerned about Indiana. Ethan discusses a wide range of issues and explains who he is and why he is running. Please follow Ethan on his own platforms at Ethan for State Senate, Indiana 47 to learn more. This is a public episode. If you would...

All Hoosiers won last night. Sarah comments on the historic Indiana Senate Vote to stop gerrymandering. Then meet the lovely Saad Tawfeeq who was born in Iraq and is now an American citizen living in rural Indiana. Find out what it was like being born into a real authoritarian regime. In Iraq you could not speak out against your government. Hear how much Saad loves America, how grateful he is to l...

Recently, the Pope has been outspoken about war. And the US Catholic Bishops have been vocal about US immigration policies. What does that mean for Catholics and all of us living in the US? Join Dr. Tim Peck and his Uncle Father Ted as they get into some very important topics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

The Indiana State Senate votes on new Congressional maps today. What does it mean for Hoosiers? Hear from two Democratic candidates in Southern Indiana: Tim Peck and Mary Allen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.projectnextindiana.com

Anyone else watching the Apple hit show Pluribus? It’s from the creator of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad. Sarah and Brice discuss the first 6 episodes. We dive in to how this looks like a way to achieve peace and happiness but really this hive mind is pretty dark. When we allow individualism and freedom...things get messy. When you take that freedom away…is it worth it? What do you think of th...

Catch our premier episode of “Project Next Morning Show with Tim and Sarah!” Tim and Sarah discuss Indiana gerrymandering, Dollar General ripping us off, and boundaries, but in a joking fun light morning show way! Also Ethan Sweetland-May stops by as our first guest! (He does a fantastic impression of a possum BTW.) Message us if you live close to Floyds Knobs, Indiana and would like to attend Sar...

Pastor Rich Gianzero and Sarah Blessing interview two guests about the dangers of Christian Nationalism being forced into our public schools. Kids as young as 4 are being taught terrifying things in the guise of “Bible School.” They are joined by Zach Parrish, who is the CoFounder of Secular Education Association, and Anita Davis, a former Kentucky school administrator. This is a public episode. I...

Christina Knavely is a public defender running for judge in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. Christina tells Sarah what it’s like being a lawyer helping those having one of the worst days of their lives. Also, she explains why she wants to run for judge. Christina views both of these jobs as roles used to better our communities. She explains why each human being has different needs and what her role is in h...

Ben Merk is a Republican calling for peace. He calls himself a Republican Constatutionalist. Hear how Sarah and Paul met at two local events and realized their goals match. Paul helps us understand Republicans and how we invite them over to the side of the majority. Most of us are good people. Most of us want the same things for our families. How do we stop the divisive crap and work together to f...

The Helpful Hippie will go into detail her real encounters with the far to the MAGA right. Hippie keeps her name hidden for her own protection because she is heavily trolled by certain men. These men suffer from mental health issues. Why do they see her as the villain? How do we shine a light on this while also explaining most people are not extreme. Sarah and Hippie describe how fear, lies and ma...

Tim Peck is running for Congress in Indiana’s 9th district. Let’s talk about how this new map the Republicans just released puts Tim’s Southern Indiana farm with Indianapolis. How could this new map actually end up hurting Republicans’ chances of winning in the next election? Sarah Blessing and Tim Peck show this possible map and lay out the ground work it will take to make our state better. This...

Why did our brains break when we saw President Trump and Zhhran Mamdani get along at The White House? Also, Tim Peck and Christopher Maichin are together celebrating Thanksgiving. Sarah tries not be jealous that Tim gets to be with Christopher in person, and the three of them discuss gratitude and how that helps shape our every day happiness. We are so thankful to everyone who follow Project Next....

Do Something Southern Indiana is a group that is in fact actually doing something! Chad Snow explains how they started “Conversations that Matter” events to help us all learn how to get out there and talk to people about local issues. Hear his tips for doing this and join his next event on Dec. 10. This episode is about hope. Joining together to make our communities work for us is the best way to...

Rich Gianzero describes life at 30 after being released from prison for serving a 14 year sentence. How was he able to get a job? Many others released do not get the same treatment. How can we change the system so we support those who did their time and want to work and live freely? Also, Rich is not able to vote in the state of Kentucky. Many are doing good work across the country to allow those...

Union workers from Metal Powder Products demand fair contract and warn that Mill Point Capital’s ownership is putting good jobs and the community at risk. Sarah interviews several on the scene at Cambellsburg, Indiana before their big press release happening today at 4:30. Project Next supports union workers and thanks everyone involved protecting hard working Americans. To watch the event at 4:30...

Why is LifeWise dangerous? How do we stop them? Zachary Parrish and Molly Gaines, the Executive Directors of Secular Education Association, explain the hidden and very profitable mission of LifeWise. This is a group pulling our young kids out of their public school education for “Bible School.” Their real agenda is secret and not what you think. Zachary was actually sued by LifeWise for simply pos...

Sarah and Tim started Project Next Media a year ago to help stop the fear, hate, and division destroying the country. When we start listening and talking to our neighbors who voted differently than us, we can start working together for the common good of out communities. Sarah and Tim discuss what it was like starting this company, and why it is more important than ever that we realize the news an...

Sarah’s favorite Republican, Christopher Maichin, dives into his recent Ted X talk. Why is Chris such a wise 21 year old? Well, his mom helped show him at a young age to always follow an I can’t statement with the word yet. We also dive into Indiana political drama, and Sarah explains how sometimes she gets perceived as a bully. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

Tim’s dad, Al Peck, Jr, is a decorated combat Vietnam veteran who came home and opened the first homeless veterans’ shelter in the country. Tim finds out what it was like for his dad being drafted while still in high school and all kinds of fascinating things about his father before Tim was born. Project Next would like to thank all veterans for our freedom today and every day. This is a public ep...

Pastor Richard Gianzero shares incredible stories from his time in a maximal security prison. This is the first episode in a new Project Next series called “From Prison to Pastor.” Sarah and Rich discuss what it takes to forgive yourself and others while deep diving into his first few years locked up. Please recommend this show to anyone who could benefit from Pastor Richard’s wisdom. This is a pu...

Investigative Independent Journalist Tom LoBianco from 24Sight News has been covering alleged inappropriate behavior from some of the leaders in Life Church. This involves the head pastor, Nathan Peternel, Nathan’s son, Jonathan Peternel, and Indiana’s Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith who is pastor of the Noblesville branch of Life Church. Find out what is going on, why Tom does this work, and how we c...

Sally Busby is a mom, a teacher, an educator, and now a candidate for Indiana State House District 78. Sally shares her struggles raising a special needs son without options for childcare. We need people like Sally in our state government who understand the red tape involved in slowing down government assistance. We can do better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

1 in 8 Americans depend on SNAP benefits. Tim updates us on this food assistance situation with the government shutdown. Also, Sarah and Tim hear from Holly who is one of the three main people that run the non-profit, The Washington County Warming Station. This group provides a hot meal and a warm place every Monday in Salem from 5-8. They also open every day when it is 34 degrees or colder. Find...

Jackie Keating is the Chief Development Officer of the Kentucky/Indiana foodbank Dare to Care. Jackie tells Tim Peck what we can do once SNAP benefits run out on Saturday, November 1. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.projectnextindiana.com

Sarah explains why her and Tim decided to pull ‘Hoosleft this Week’ from Project Next. This was a hard decision and was made to fit the needs of the mission of Project Next: to stop the fear, hate, and division destroying our country. Republican Christopher and Democrat Sarah discuss who is really to blame for this horrific government shutdown. Why is it so important we talk with those who vote di...