Indiana Week in Review

WFYI Public Media

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News Commentary
Updated Biweekly

Hoosier Democrats, Republicans and insiders talk candidly about issues, the Indiana Statehouse and everything in between on Indiana Week In Review from WFYI Public Media. Join host Brandon Smith and political experts as they dive into the debates shaping Indiana. You'll get policy updates on policy, the state legislature and more, from the left, right and middle of the aisle.

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Immigrants Removed from Voter Rolls

Hundreds of immigrants purged from voter rolls under a new Indiana registration and citizenship verification law. Experts predict a huge spike in school referendums on bellows state-wide in November amid tax cuts. Lawmakers and faith leaders gather at the statehouse in support of religious freedom after Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith declared his hate for Islam on a podcast.

27 min
Jun 5

The Bears are Moving to Indiana

The Chicago Bears announce Hammond, Indiana as their new home and the site of a new NFL stadium. Governor Braun defends his decision to name June “Nuclear Family Month” amid backlash from single parents and the LGBTQ+ community. Braun extends the gas tax pause further amid ongoing fuel price surges while stressing the cost.

27 min
May 29

Braun Pushes for More Property Tax Relief

Secretary of State Diego Morales pushes back against allegations of wrongdoing while in office. Governor Mike Braun calls for further property tax relief in the next legislative session. Ball State University to pay Suzanne Swierc $225,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from her firing over Charlie Kirk comments.

27 min
May 22

Todd Rokita Pulls Diego Morales Endorsement

Todd Rokita changes position in the Secretary of State race, no longer endorsing incumbent Diego Morales and instead calling on him to end his reelection campaign. Paula Copenhaver seeks to subpoena voters in District 23 over allegations that Democrats voted in the Republican primary. Rokita seeks to undo orders by local judges to change a person’s gender on their birth certificate.

27 min
May 15

Inmates Left Waiting For Prison Transports

Delays in transferring inmates from county jails to prison are straining resources and leaving some jails over capacity. The primary race between incumbent State Senator Spencer Deery and Trump-backed Paula Copenhaver may come down to a single vote. Indiana foster youth will now be entitled to survivor benefits from parents who have passed away.

27 min
May 8

Trump Picks Oust Most Incumbents in Primaries

Trump-backed candidates defeat most redistricting-opposed incumbents in GOP primaries. Eli Lilly unveils a further $4.5 billion investment in the LEAP District, bringing total investments in the state to over $20 billion since 2020. Governor Braun extends the gas sales tax pause for another 30 days, and includes a new pause to the state gas tax to save Hoosiers around $0.59 per gallon.

27 min
May 1

Primaries to Test Trump’s Sway Over GOP Voters

Indiana’s May 5 primaries to test Trump’s sway over GOP voters. Cannabis use on the rise among Hoosiers despite strict state laws, though Governor Braun has signaled a willingness to revisit state policy in the future. Indianapolis becomes one of five hubs to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) nation-wide.

27 min
Apr 24

Indiana Cracks Down on CDLs for Noncitizens

Indiana cracks down on commercial drivers licenses for noncitizens and targets their employers. Governor Braun endorses primary challengers for senators who opposed redistricting, but endorses House lawmakers who voted against it. Jennifer Dorfmeyer is named Director of the Department of Child Services, having served in an interim capacity since January.

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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.
Long time, Last time

Apr 18

Newlinjd84

Ann is the Goat! She’s an Indiana Democrat (take or like what that means or not) and has been the voice for our minority for decades! As a lifelong Democrat in Indiana, she’s a stalwart for our beliefs. This new host has to go, not exactly sure what’s happened to our previous host(s) but this new one doesn’t have it…questions lack depth or cross examination, questions lack fluidity and are cobblestoned messes. Please re-examine your host bullpen.
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.

Hoosier Democrats, Republicans and insiders talk candidly about issues, the Indiana Statehouse and everything in between on Indiana Week In Review from WFYI Public Media. Join host Brandon Smith and political experts as they dive into the debates shaping Indiana. You'll get policy updates on policy, the state legislature and more, from the left, right and middle of the aisle.