Turn Left, hosted by Indiana's Own Dana Black

Early voting is underway, but there is still time for you to learn about the candidates on your ballot. This week we chat with a rising star in Indianapolis politics and a fresh face from Michigan City. These two candidates have amazing stories that you will love!

No matter the size, representation matters. Hear why this history maker speaks for the people.

Leaders of cities can come from diverse spaces. I'm excited to see how many people refuse to give in to the "good ol boy" network and are kicking down doors and proclaiming our government is for everyone. This week, we will chat with two mayoral candidates looking to be changemakers in their cities. Turn Left: Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things

No matter the size, representation matters. Hear why this candidate in Zionsville speaks for the people.

We are less than eight weeks out from the election and about 4 weeks until the voter registration deadline. With all the craziness happening with the inept Repulicans in DC...honestly how does Speaker McCarthy stand without a spine?...we should be happy that all politics are local. We can do in our communities what they can't do from DC which is take care of our cities and towns and help impro...

Hope you enjoyed your long weekend and short 4 day work week. Did you thank a union? I'm coming home this week! Yes, I am talking about Indianapolis this week with Jesse Brown. And because of my sister from another mister, Christine Bohm, Huntington is another home, and we will chat with Scott Thorsbberry. Candidates all over the state are looking for your help. Tuen in to Turn Left, Indiana P...

Labor Day weekend, the last summer holiday and the marker for when the general election heats up! Whether it is in large cities or small towns, we have Democrats on the ballot who will need your support. Tune in this week when we chat with two more great candidates looking to represent their communities.

I miss y'all when I don't have a show!! But we are back with two more amazing candidates who will need your support! Municipal elections will have the greatest impact on your everyday lives. Learn who they are and why you should support them. Tune in Thursday for Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things.

There is a lot happening in Hamilton County. Shout out to Dayna Colbert, Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair and Cynthia Johnson, 5th Congressional District Chair for their hard work in recruiting amazing and diverse candidates. Yes... Democrats making a lot of noise in Hamilton County! From Nobelsville, to Westfield, Fishers and Carmel, Democratic candidates are putting in the work to earn the...

The ultimate goal of Turn Left is to highlight our Democratic candidates from all over the state. And to be the podcast/vlog you can count on to hear from candidates no matter where they live in the state. This week we are heading north to chat with a young Democrat looking to improve the community he lives in. Tune in Thursday to Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things.

I'm back!! And boy, what an adventure I had in Germany. But now it is time to focus on our Democratic candidates looking to be leaders in your communities. And it starts Thursday. Be sure to tune in to Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things. Howard StevensonCandidate Fishers City Council At-large To donate to Howard Stevenson https://secure.actblue.com/.../friends-of-howard-s...

As women we are natural leaders and multitaskers. But we don't even realize how balancing the home, work and rest are essential components to being a great leader. There are multiple ways to impact your community. You could volunteer with great nonprofit organizations. You could be appointed to boards and commissions, or you could run for office. We can take those natural skills and apply them...

We first met Grace when she was a first-time candidate running for Columbus City Council. She was a huge part of the Blue Wave that turned Columbus blue. It is a great time to catch up with Grace as she is running for re-election. Tune on Thursday for Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things.

This morning on Morning Joe, veteran journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman discussed how women perceive power differently than their male counterparts. More importantly the conclusion reached is if you want less corruption in American politics, more women should assume power. This week on Turn Left, you will hear how you can learn how to use your power through Hoosier Women Forward. Also, Sheil...

We made it through the primary season and now on to face Republicans in the general. Time to get on board and do the work. This week we chat with Melissa Rinehart who is looking to unseat an entrenched Republican incumbant. Melissa RinehartCandidate Fort Wayne City Council District 2To donate to Melissa Rinehart https://secure.actblue.com/.../friends-of-melissa-rinehart-4 Get your ISD Party Pride...

We have had some great pre-primary discussions with many Democrats from around the state running in the May 2nd primary election. With all 92 counties holding elections, it was impossible to get them all on, but I tried. This is the last Thursday show before the May 2nd primary and I'm super excited to have two fresh face candidates who are looking to make improvements in their communities. Tu...

Early voting is in full swing, but do you know the candidates on your ballot? On Turn Left we try to bring you as many candidates as possible so you can be more informed about those local candidates looking to lead your cities, This week it's all Indy as we chat with a fresh new candidate and a seasoned vet. Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things

Keeping the records for the council is not an easy job and anyone seeking this role needs to be very detailed oriented. This week we chat with Biaca about her campaign and what she is working on in South Bend. Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things.

The best part about doing Turn Left? I get to travel the entire state every Thursday chatting with Democratic candidates who work to bring positive change to their communities. This week we are heading up north! Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things.

During Women's History Month we highlight the amazing accomplishments and contributions of women. Our impact on humanity is ever present in our lives and in the lives of those we touch. Unfortunately there is still a wage gap between men and women and for women of color it's even larger. Some professions in which women dominate are under attack, such as teachers. But we will not sit around...

Competition is good! The best way to increase voter interest and voter turn out is to have more contested races. And this year's primary season is full of great Democratic candidates looking to lead their cities. Yes, for the 3rd week in a row you will hear from another candidate running for Bloomington mayor and the first of two candidates running for Lawrence mayor. It is an exciting time to...

Leading a city is not an easy task, no matter your history and experience. But those that step up to the plate have the opportunity to make positive changes for their city. This week we will chat with Bloomington's home-grown candidate for Mayor Donald Griffin. Looking to make history, he is going to share his story of why he wants to lead Bloomington, IN. Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left...

It's Women's History Month! We often talk about the lack of adequate representation of women as elected officials at all levels of government. We know the numbers, but the only way to change this disparity is to run for office. This year we are seeing a record number of women running to be the mayors of their cities across Indiana. Women are recognizing they have all of the necessary skills to lea...

With the primary season in full swing, it's time to check in with the party. So many of us wonder how we can do more to influence good policies and help stop bad policies. The Indiana Democratic party's purpose is supporting and electing the right people to write good policies. Party work is another way to get involved and become civically engaged. Join us this week when we chat with Indiana Democ...