The Rob Kendall Show

Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show dives into a series of major stories shaping Indiana right now, starting with growing concerns over data center expansion across the state. What’s happening in Shelbyville is raising serious questions about the lack of clear rules and oversight, with communities, governments, and even the companies themselves operating without a defined framework. The issue...

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, the big headline is Governor Mike Braun’s decision to suspend Indiana’s sales tax on gasoline for 30 days. After weeks of pressure and rising gas prices, the move is expected to save drivers roughly 17 cents per gallon through early May. But the bigger debate is whether the state ever needed the tax revenue in the first place. If the tax can be suspended...

Today on The Rob Kendall Show, Rob dives into a growing political fight in Indiana as millions of dollars from outside groups flood into state Senate primaries. Rob breaks down reporting from The Indianapolis Star on the massive spending by political organizations backing challengers against Republican incumbents who voted against redistricting. The conversation looks at who is funding these races...

Indiana's Governor talked up a recently passed bill designed to help Hoosiers with their utility bills. The reality is few Hoosiers will actually see much relief. What's next in the utility drama as most taxpayers continue to face rising costs? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss this and much more on Statehouse Happenings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show dives into several major political and policy issues unfolding across Indiana. The program opens with discussion of newly released body camera footage from the raid of the home of Life Church pastor Nathan Peternel. The footage raises serious questions about what church leadership knew regarding the crimes committed by Peternel’s son and whether key figures...

Today on The Rob Kendall Show, Rob dives into the heart of Indiana’s primary season and asks a question many voters should be asking every candidate: why are you running, and what exactly are you running to accomplish? With Senate primaries heating up, Rob discusses an article from Abdul Shabazz that highlights how voters aren’t focused on redistricting fights or political drama. Instead, people c...

Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show features a packed lineup with two major interviews and a deep dive into the latest political developments in Indiana. Rob opens the show by previewing a conversation with Dr. Jim Dalton, CEO of Damar, about the rise in autism diagnoses across Indiana and the United States. They discuss whether the increase is due to more children developing autism or improve...

It has been a rough year and a half for Indiana Governor Mike Braun, which is already leading some to ask if he is vulnerable to a primary challenge in 2028, and who might be best positioned to take him on? Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss on Statehouse Happenings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Kendall takes a deep dive into Indiana’s property tax system, using his own bill as a real-world example to show how everything he’s been warning about is now happening in real time. He explains how property tax bills work, why assessments drive everything, and how homeowners are effectively paying more based on rising valuations they never actually cash in on. In this episode of The Rob Kenda...

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, we begin with a major case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could reshape the debate over birthright citizenship. The Court is hearing arguments on whether being born in the United States to parents who are not citizens automatically grants citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The case stems from an executive order signed after Donald Trump returned t...

Today on The Rob Kendall Show, we break down the growing frustration many Hoosiers feel with the current state of Indiana politics. From road funding problems to concerns about government spending and economic development practices, there’s a sense that the state’s long-standing Republican supermajority isn’t delivering the results voters were promised. At the same time, Democrats continue to stru...

Today on The Rob Kendall Show, Rob takes a deep dive into Indiana’s gas tax system and why drivers may soon see another increase at the pump. According to reporting highlighted by Hoosier Ag Today, the state’s gas tax structure means Hoosiers will pay more simply because gas prices are rising. Rob walks through how the federal tax, the state’s fixed gas tax, and the state sales tax on gasoline all...

Today on The Rob Kendall Show, Rob dives into a debate he never expected to find himself in: agreeing with Bernie Sanders. The conversation centers around a proposed federal bill called the “Home Team Act,” which would require professional sports teams to give communities the opportunity to purchase the team before relocating. Rob walks through the reasoning behind the proposal and argues that whe...

Today on The Rob Kendall Show, Rob opens the program by reacting to a dark money political ad targeting Indiana State Senator Greg Walker. The ad focuses on Walker’s vote for the gas tax and comments made about him by Donald Trump. Rob examines how nonprofit political groups operate under current campaign finance rules and argues the real issue isn’t the ad itself, but the broader hypocrisy surrou...

Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz are back for another edition of Statehouse Happenings. This week the guys examine super lawyer Jim Bopp taking Alexandra Wilson to court over ballot eligibility, the state asking local governments to help them fix the Local Income Tax chaos they created, and state employees once again not getting raises because of bad budget decisions. Learn more ab...

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob breaks down the latest political drama surrounding Donald Trump’s endorsements in Indiana and why relying solely on a presidential endorsement can be a risky strategy in local politics. Rob argues that national influencers and political figures often have little connection to the realities on the ground in Indiana, yet their endorsements can shape ma...

In today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob dives into a series of major political stories unfolding in Indiana, starting with a controversy involving an online political influencer and the state’s treasurer. Rob breaks down the feud between Laura Loomer and Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott, explaining why Loomer’s claims about Elliott’s record don’t match what he has actually done in of...

In today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob breaks down a growing controversy surrounding Indiana’s property tax reform and what lawmakers are now admitting about the bill. What was sold to taxpayers as relief may actually raise local income taxes in many communities. Rob walks through how Senate Bill 1 changed the rules for local governments and why state leaders are now scrambling to revisit...

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob dives into Governor Mike Braun’s controversial $6.5 billion tolling plan for I-70, explaining why he says it’s really a tax increase on Hoosiers. Using reporting and documents uncovered by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Rob details how lawmakers handed tolling authority to the governor and why the plan could end up hitting Indiana drivers the hardest...

Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt discuss the "Dark Money" rolling in for Indiana's Senate Primaries, Diego's massive vehicle history report blunder, Braun teaming up with Turning Point USA, more on this week's Statehouse Happenings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob breaks down several major issues impacting Indiana, from property taxes to government spending to election drama. Rob starts with a meeting in Brownsburg where local school officials explained why Indiana’s property tax “fix” may not actually lower taxes long term. The discussion highlights how rising home assessments continue to drive property taxes...

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob covers several major stories shaping Indiana politics, government spending, and accountability, starting with a new IndyStar column on the controversial Mid-States Corridor project. The column breaks down Governor Mike Braun’s long-standing support for a proposed $4 billion highway through southwest Indiana, a project that runs through his own home c...

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob covers several major issues impacting Indiana, from the rapid expansion of data centers to rising energy costs and housing policy debates, along with a deep dive into how global conflict is now directly affecting Hoosiers. The show opens with a discussion about the growing push for data centers across Indiana and what that means for local communities...

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob covers several major political and policy stories affecting Indiana and the country. The show begins with a discussion of Governor Mike Braun’s proposal to add $6.5 billion in new tolls to I-70 across Indiana, a plan that would impact Hoosiers commuting to work as well as travelers crossing the state. Rob examines how tolling fits into a larger patte...

Rob Kendall breaks down several major political and policy stories impacting Indiana politics, property taxes, government spending, and state leadership. The show begins with a discussion of Governor Mike Braun’s announcement of a partnership with Turning Point USA, raising questions about why the Indiana governor’s office is working with an outside political organization and whether the move is m...