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MadVoters stands for Mutually Assured Democracy. This group of volunteers are on the frontlines fighting for a fair government, thriving families, promising futures, and freedom for all. They are hosting local civics literacy labs all over the state of Indiana. Find out how you can join, or if you live in another elsewhere, does your state have something similar? Veronica Combs joins Sarah to talk...

Sarah Blessing and her favorite Republican, Christopher Maichin, discuss the extremely powerful way propaganda on both political sides is making the fear, hate, and division of this country worse. How do we identify this, get ourselves out of it, and work together to save our great nation? Sarah and Chris discover fascinating ways the propaganda shows us serious issues differently. They dive into...

Today we’re taking on an issue that doesn’t always make headlines, but it impacts more Hoosier families than many people realize. When we talk about gun policy, the focus often lands on crime or mass tragedies. But in Indiana, the leading cause of gun-related deaths isn’t what most expect — it’s self-harm. We’re joined by Dr. Jon Macy, a public health professor at Indiana University and an expert...

Indiana Stories (quotes from linked articles in italics) * How social media played part in 1/3 of youth gun homicides in Indianapolis * Over several months, reporters from Axios Indianapolis and Chalkbeat Indiana reviewed hundreds of pages of court documents and interviewed key stakeholders to better understand what is driving youth gun violence in the city. * Since 2020, nearly 200 kids have been...

Today we’re joined by State Representative Carey Hamilton, who serves District 87 on Indy’s northside and is the Democratic Caucus Chair in the Indiana House. First elected in 2016, she sits on Utilities, Energy & Telecommunications, Roads & Transportation, and Ethics, and she founded the bipartisan Legislative Trails Caucus. This year she authored a bipartisan bill—HEA 1289—expanding workforce de...

Indiana Stories (quotes from linked articles in italics) * Fever star Caitlin Clark ruled out for rest of WNBA season * Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season due to injury, she announced on social media Thursday night. * Clark, the 2024 No. 1 pick, had been limited to 13 games this season and hadn't appeared since July 15 when she suffered a...

Welcoming and introducing Ethan Sweetland-May to the Indiana political scene. He's got something to say. Tim Peck interviews Ethan to find out why he is jumping in this state senate race. Ethan has some pretty powerful reasons for joining the good fight. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.projectnextindiana....

Indiana Stories (quotes from linked articles in italics) * Around the Corn (Quick Headlines) * Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek pleads guilty to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge * Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, admitted to operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent of .15 or more, a Class A misdemeanor, according to the agreement obtained by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. * The state s...

David Pepper is former Chair of the Ohio Dem party and author of 8 books including "Laboratories of Autocracy: a Wake up Call from Behind the Lines" and "Saving Democracy: a User's Manual for every American." They talk about gerrymandering in Indiana, where the fight for democracy really is, and how Democrats can win back trust in 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

Corinne and Sarah discuss how to handle Micah Beckwith’s recent town hall arrests. Also, did you see the new The Biggest Loser Documentary on Netflix…because it’s a fascinating look into our culture and being overweight. And finally, Sarah is obsessed with Tayor Swift’s recent podcast interview with Travis and Jason Kelce. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

Kelly Thompson is a Hoosier wife, mother, business owner, and non-profit founder dedicated to fighting for working families. Her top priorities include fair wages, a better tax structure, and accessible housing, strong public education, and healthcare for everyone. Let's meet Kelly, and find out why she is running for Congress in Indiana. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Indiana Stories * Around the Corn (Quick Headlines) * Homicides, other violent crime down in Indianapolis this year * Homicides in Indianapolis fell by nearly 30% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, new national crime data shows. * Indy's drop is consistent with many of the nation's large and midsize cities, reinforcing a broader decline in violent crime since th...

Sarah has become friends with Jason Kerberg. Jason is a cop running for Sheriff of Floyd County, Indiana. Jason invited Sarah to his big event tonight. But what happens when Sarah brings her Dem friend with her to this event? Find out as they talk about it outside of The Grand in New Albany, Indiana. Also, Jason stops over to discuss how he wants to actually solve problems in his community. Also E...

From one of the largest days of protest in US history to the daily act of organizing in every congressional district in this country, Indivisibles are standing up against authoritarianism. Find out about some Hoosiers who started an Indivisible chapter in their area. Why is this important? Why should each individual join to make our government better? See the stark contrast between how dictators l...

Lynne is a known education researcher, speaker, and activist. She knows the puzzle surrounding data center needs... it is to feed a surveillance monster endorsed by our elected leaders since they have partnered with private industry. Lynne tells us why we must fight backs against these data centers and how with evidence of people across the country stopping some of these bad things. Lynne actually...

Indiana Stories * Around the Corn (Quick Headlines) * Planned Parenthood at risk in Indiana * Citing a SCOTUS decision from last month that allows South Carolina to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office wants to vacate a 12-year-old injunction on an abortion provider state funding ban in Indiana- potentially cutting off the organization - which...

An inside look at the leaders, aspiring leaders, and thought leaders of Indiana's Democratic Party. Whether you're a D/R/L/I or other, this should be interesting! 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

Columbus, Indiana lawyer Ross Thomas explains if this whole gerrymandering mess in Indiana is legal or not. Also, how do we make Indiana a better place for our children? There is a solution to this mess. 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

Dr. Tim Peck catches up with his uncle, Father Ted, who is a Catholic Priest. Today they discuss the devil versus mercy. 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

Corinne Straight and Sarah Blessing discuss the biggest news happening now in Indiana. Why is everyone talking about gerrymandering? What gross thing is Micah Beckwith accused of now? (and its super disguising…and he is a pastor of a mega church.) Also, they talk about the scary immigration news with our governor bringing national horrors to our Hoosier state. This is a public episode. If you woul...

Indiana Stories Around the Corn (Quick Headlines) * Vance Pushes Redistricting (tease One Big Thing) * Vance met privately with Braun and others at the Indiana Capitol on Thursday. * O’Rourke Visits Indiana * O'Rourke held a town hall in Indianapolis Sunday as part of a nationwide tour. * Indiana agencies outline spending cuts in pursuit of 5% reserve * Indiana’s state agencies are slowly earning...

RFK cut contracts for development of mRNA vaccine research and experts and politicians on both sides of the aisle are shocked, angry, and scared. What do we need to know? 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

Reform Alliance is a national organization dedicated to transforming probation and parole through changing laws, systems, and culture to create pathways to work and well-being. Sarah will interview Maranda Williams who is an Indiana state organizer for this bi-partisan group. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w...

Our Vice President of the United States is supposed to be stopping in Indiana this Thursday (8/7) to see if Indiana can redraw our district lines in favor of Republicans. We redraw lines every 10 years after the census so we have 5 and a 1/2 to go. So, if this happens...what does that mean for Indiana and US democracy? What are the facts, what can we do to stop this now, and how do we fix this in...

Bicycling has proven health benefits that are far superior to pharmaceuticals. Today Tim interviews a member of the Southern Indiana Wheelmen to discuss biking in So IN and health, wellness and public safety. 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