Indiana Week in Review

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NEWS COMMENTARY
UPDATED WEEKLY

Democrats, Republicans and insiders debate politics, the Indiana Statehouse and more.

4D AGO

Governor Braun Reflects on the 2026 Session

Governor Mike Braun reflects on the 2026 legislative session after a rocky start with December’s redistricting vote. Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard joins the race for Indiana Secretary of State as an independent, facing up against Diego Morales and Beau Bayh. The State Treasurer raises questions about the sale of AES Indiana to BlackRock and the Qatar Investment Authority. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Democrat Laura Beck, Republican Whitley Yates, Caroline Beck of WFYI, and Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

27 min
FEB 27

SNAP and Medicaid bill heads to Governor

SB1, a bill tightening eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP heads to the Governor. Lawmakers call for an investigation into rising utility costs. Late amendments to a bill dealing with commercial drivers licenses would mandate English proficiency tests.

27 min
FEB 20

Changes to the Bail System on the Ballot

Changes to Indiana’s bail system will be on the ballot in November, as lawmakers seek to broaden a judge’s authority to deny bail. Lawmakers create a Stadium Finance Authority to help secure a possible new home for the Chicago Bears. Cambodian national Lorth Sim dies in ICE custody at the Miami Correctional Facility. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Chris Mitchem, Political Analyst Elise Shrock, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Laura Merrifield Wilson of the University of Indianapolis to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

27 min
FEB 13

Hailey Buzbee’s Death Sparks Change

The disappearance and death of Fishers teenager Hailey Buzbee prompts changes to the Amber Alert system, as lawmakers consider further measures to limit teen social media use. Indiana’s May 5 primary election field is set as the deadline to file for candidacy passes. New BMV rules take effect barring Hoosiers from changing their gender on driver’s licenses. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Democrat Terri Austin, Republican Whitley Yates, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Ebony Chapel of Free Press Indiana to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

27 min
FEB 6

State Police to Enforce Federal Policy

A bill to force state and local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration efforts passes out of committee. Hoosier students join nationwide walkouts to protest ICE, with the Indiana Department of Education and GOP lawmakers condemning the students. A long-time member of the Indiana GOP leaves his party and will run as an independent candidate for mayor of New Albany. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Democrat Terri Austin, Republican Mike O’Brien, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Ben Thorp of WFYI to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

27 min
JAN 30

Abortion Restrictions Target Providers

New abortion restrictions target in-state and out-of-state providers and add reporting requirements for doctors. Indiana students join national walkouts to protest the Trump Administration’s first full year in power. Lawmakers once again take up efforts to dissolve or combine some smaller township governments. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Robin Winston, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss some of this week’s top stories.

27 min
JAN 23

Abortion Restrictions Target Providers

New abortion restrictions target in-state and out-of-state providers and add reporting requirements for doctors. Indiana students join national walkouts to protest the Trump Administration’s first full year in power. Lawmakers once again take up efforts to dissolve or combine some smaller township governments. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Robin Winston, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss some of this week’s top stories.

27 min
JAN 16

Braun Gives His Second State of the State

Governor Braun gives his second State of the State address, focusing this year on affordability issues ranging from utilities to the cost of housing. A ban on teenager social media use drums up large support from school leaders. Republicans push a bill to deregulate zoning in order to reduce the costs of new homes. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Chris Mitchem, Political Strategist Elise Shrock, Laura Merrifield Wilson of the University of Indianapolis, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

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75% of the panelists are great…

01/13/2024

McDuck1977

…it’s Ann Delaney (democrat) that is very rude to the other panelists and hasn’t had a good counterpoint in many many years (probably goes with Dems being out of office for over 20 years in state offices); just regurgitating general “repubs bad” or trying to stereotype every repub when it comes to every issue just shows she has nothing to say and should have been replaced many years ago. When they have a different democrat on, it jumps to 4 1/2 stars, with only a half star off for…the sound level is way off, especially when it compares to other podcasts.
Love Ann Delaney!

11/01/2024

mrs mc gonagall's sister

She is the voice we tune in to hear! Absolutely love her😀. My husband and I tell our neighbors and friends to tune in . Three cheers for Ann. We don’t want any part of that project 25. Our libraries are not for religious study alone! We will never be trump or j d Vance supporters. Halloween will never be band and replaced with religious extremism. USA is a free country
I LOVE ANN.

10/12/2024

jjjjj4dayz

As a Democrat in Indiana - I LOVE ANN speaking some truth on this show. I tune every week for it. We cheer and clap for most of her critiques of our governmental affairs. Because they need to be said! I've been glad to hear more voices on the the Democratic side over the past few month. I find it difficult to get local state government news outside of this podcast/Radio Show. Thank you WFYI.
No Discussion About Real Issues

10/06/2024

wils0nk3

Only generalized discussions and no real resolve or response. Only how to screw schools and parents to steal more tax money with no transparency.