Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

With education continuing to be a major issue in Indiana, we sat down and spoke recently with Dr. Katie Jenner the Secretary of Education.

Indy Politics speaks with 5th District Congresswoman Victoria Spartz who tells us she can be an effective lawmaker even though she no longer caucuses with Republicans and gave up all her committee assignments.

Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor says he is not stepping down willingly in the wake of new sexual harassment allegations.

Indiana lawmakers say they are cautiously optimistic about the state's budget.

Indiana lawmakers say they are cautiously optimistic about the state's budget.

Indy Politics sits down with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb for one of his final interviews as Governor. We talk about his time in office, dealing with COVID and property taxes and what's next.

The Marion County Election Board Thursday took a pass on taking up an election complaint concerning Center Township Constable Kenneth Allen, but it began the process of referring a possible criminal matter concerning a voter and a poll worker to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.

Indy Politics speaks with outgoing Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb as he prepares to wind down his administration with only 1100 hours left to go.

Indy Politics presents a couple of interviews regarding free speech and public discourse. Last week, we were part of a panel discussion on free speech in Terre Haute near the ISU campus and we also spoke with NPR Morning Host Steve Inskeep who was the keynote speaker at this year's Lugar Symposium at the University of Indianapolis.

Indy Politics presents a couple of interviews regarding free speech and public discourse. Last week, we were part of a panel discussion on free speech in Terre Haute near the ISU campus and we also spoke with NPR Morning Host Steve Inskeep who was the keynote speaker at this year's Lugar Symposium at the University of Indianapolis.

Indy Politics takes a look at Org Day 2024 from a number of different perspectives and also to find out what it all means for the 2025 session.

Indy Politics takes a look at Org Day 2024 from a number of different perspectives and also to find out what it all means for the 2025 session.

Indy Politics takes a look at Org Day 2024 from a number of different perspectives and also to find out what it all means for the 2025 session.

Org Day - Sen Hunley by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Org Day - Greg Taylor by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Org Day - Speaker Huston by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Org Day - Micah Beckwith by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Org Day - Rod Bray by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Donald Trump is not the first President to serve two non-consecutive terms. It happened back in the late 1800s involving Democrat Grover Cleveland and Republican Benjamin Harrison.

Indy Politics talks with International Trade expert and Henry County resident Nate LaMar about the possibilty of new tariffs by the Trump Administration and what that could mean for Indiana.

Indiana Democrats rallied Saturday in New Albany, energetic and excited about their chances on Tuesday.

Indiana Democrats rallied Saturday in New Albany, energetic and excited about their chances on Tuesday.

As today is Halloween, we talk scary films with film critic Matthew Socey

US Senate Debate Sans Banks by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indy Politics continues its conversations with various candidates for public office. Today, we hear from Stephen Whitmer, who is running against Justin Moed in House District 97.