What happens when someone who’s actually lived the struggle steps into politics?

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, I sit down with Jack Chance, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 30, covering Kokomo, Greentown, Swayze, and surrounding communities.

This isn’t a polished political pitch. This is a real conversation about what working-class Hoosiers are dealing with right now—and why so many feel like the system isn’t built for them anymore.

Jack Chance isn’t a career politician. He’s worked fast food, loaded docks, welded metal, managed housing, and spent years helping families on the edge of losing everything. Now, he’s stepping up to run for office with a focus on housing affordability, labor rights, healthcare access, and economic dignity.

We break down the issues that matter most in Indiana’s 30th District:

🔹 Rising housing costs and why the “free market” isn’t so free
🔹 Union jobs, right-to-work laws, and the future of manufacturing in Kokomo
🔹 The EV transition and protecting Hoosier workers
🔹 Rural neglect—why small towns like Greentown and Swayze keep getting left behind
🔹 Public education funding and the fight over school vouchers
🔹 Healthcare access, addiction, and the real cost of economic despair
🔹 Utility costs, corporate profits, and who’s really paying the price

We also put Jack through the Hold ’em or Fold ’em round—rapid-fire questions that cut through the talking points and get straight to where he stands.

This conversation is about more than one candidate.

It’s about whether working-class voices still have a path to representation in Indiana—and what happens when someone decides to stop managing the damage and start challenging the system itself.

📍 If you live in Kokomo, Howard County, Grant County, or anywhere in Indiana, this is your conversation too.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.
Do you think the system is working for working families—or against them?

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Indiana’s 29th State Senate District is at a crossroads.

From Zionsville and West Clay to Claremont and the communities surrounding Indianapolis, this district is growing rapidly. New housing, rising property values, expanding schools… but also increasing pressure on infrastructure, affordability, and quality of life.

So the real question is: who’s shaping that future?

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, I sit down with Kristina Moorhead, Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 29, to break down what voters are actually facing and what real representation should look like in a fast-changing suburban district.

We dig into:

• 🚧 Infrastructure challenges and road funding across Central Indiana
• 🎓 Public school funding vs vouchers and charter expansion
• 💰 Property tax reform and affordability concerns
• 🏥 Healthcare costs, Medicaid, and the Healthy Indiana Plan
• 🏘️ Housing shortages in high-growth suburbs like Carmel and Zionsville
• 🏛️ Local control vs state government interference
• 🤝 How to pass real legislation in a divided State Senate

Kristina brings over 20 years of policy experience, especially in healthcare, and offers a detailed look at how state-level decisions impact real Hoosier families.

And as always, we close it out with Hold ’em or Fold ’em — where the talking points stop and the real positions come out.

Indiana politics isn’t just about party lines — it’s about whether families can afford to live, work, and raise their kids in the communities they call home.

District 29 represents a growing piece of that story, where suburban expansion meets real economic pressure.

This conversation is about accountability, transparency, and making sure voters hear directly from the people asking for their trust.

📍 District Covered:
Zionsville, West Clay, Carmel, Claremont, and surrounding Indianapolis-area communities

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👉 If you care about Indiana politics, state policy, or the future of growing communities… this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

So stay informed, ask questions, and as always—hold ’em accountable.

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If you live in Indiana State Senate District 29, you’re already feeling it.

The traffic. The construction. The rapid development. The rising property taxes. The pressure on schools and infrastructure. But the bigger question is this:

👉 Who is this growth actually working for… and who’s stuck paying for it?

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, I sit down with Rev. David Greene, Sr. to break down the real issues impacting communities across West Clay, Zionsville, Traders Point, Eagle Creek, Clermont, and Chapel Hill.

This isn’t political spin. This is about what’s happening on your street, in your schools, and in your wallet.

We dive into the biggest challenges facing District 29 and Indiana voters heading into the 2026 election:

🔹 Property taxes and rising home insurance costs
🔹 Smart growth vs unchecked development
🔹 Public school funding and teacher shortages
🔹 Traffic congestion and infrastructure planning
🔹 Protecting Eagle Creek and water quality
🔹 Mental health access and healthcare affordability
🔹 Government accountability and transparency

District 29 sits at the crossroads of suburban expansion and long-established neighborhoods. And right now, families are asking real questions:

• Are developers being held accountable?
• Are taxpayers footing the bill for poor planning?
• Are decisions being made with the community… or for it?

Rev. David Greene, Sr. brings a perspective shaped by decades of community leadership, public service, and coalition building. His focus is on affordability, accountability, and protecting quality of life for the people who already live here.

Because this isn’t just about growth.

It’s about whether that growth benefits Hoosiers… or burdens them.

📌 If you care about Indiana politics, local elections, property taxes, education, or the future of your community, this is a conversation you need to hear.

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What’s really happening in Indiana Senate District 21?

In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, I sit down with Kirsten Root to break down the real issues impacting Hoosiers right now, from mental health and public safety to education funding, housing costs, and government accountability.

This isn’t political theater. This is about what’s actually hitting your kitchen table.

District 21 spans fast-growing suburbs like Westfield and established communities like Kokomo and Tipton. And across all of them, one thing is clear: families are being squeezed. Rising costs, limited healthcare access, underfunded schools, and policy decisions that feel disconnected from everyday life.

One of the most urgent issues we discuss is the mental health crisis. Law enforcement across the district is saying the same thing: jails have become the largest mental health providers in their communities. That’s not sustainable, and it’s not what public safety is supposed to look like.

We also dive into:

• Public school funding vs voucher expansion
• Housing affordability and property tax pressure
• Rural vs suburban investment gaps
• Broadband access and telehealth expansion
• Government transparency and lobbyist influence

Kirsten Root brings a perspective shaped by real-world experience as a social worker and public servant, focusing on practical solutions instead of political talking points.

If you care about Indiana politics, working families, or the future of your community, this is a conversation you need to hear.

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In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, I sit down with Scott Houldieson, Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 1, covering Lake County communities like Highland, Griffith, Schererville, and St. John.

We break down the real issues facing Northwest Indiana: rising costs, stagnant wages, property taxes, infrastructure challenges, public school funding, and access to affordable healthcare.

Scott, a longtime United Auto Workers (UAW) member and community advocate, shares his perspective on working-class struggles, corporate influence in state government, and what it means to put people over profits in Indiana politics.

We also discuss environmental protection, union jobs, local control, and the future of economic development in one of Indiana’s most industrial and rapidly evolving regions.

If you care about Indiana politics, labor rights, local elections, or how state decisions impact working families, this is a must-watch interview.

📍 Northwest Indiana is at a crossroads. The question is: who is fighting for working families?

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In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, I sit down with Rachel Bleicher, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 24, covering Westfield, Sheridan, Carmel, and Boone County.

We break down the real issues facing one of Indiana’s fastest-growing suburban districts: rising housing costs, childcare affordability, public school funding, infrastructure strain, and responsible economic growth.

Rachel shares her vision for working families, smart development, fiscal responsibility, and keeping public dollars in public schools. We also discuss how to balance rapid population growth with community character and long-term sustainability.

If you care about Indiana politics, local elections, suburban growth, or how state government decisions impact your daily life, this is a must-watch interview.

📍 District 24 is changing. The question is: will leadership change with it?

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In this episode of Hold 'em Accountable, I sit down with Kory Amyx, a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District (IN-06). This district stretches from the south side of Indianapolis through Greenwood and Columbus and across East Central Indiana communities like Rushville and Richmond, representing a mix of suburban growth, manufacturing powerhouses, and rural communities.

During our conversation, we dive into the real issues that Hoosiers across the district are talking about right now: rising healthcare costs, wage stagnation, rural economic development, manufacturing jobs, small business growth, broadband expansion, and workforce training. Amyx explains how his economic plan aims to strengthen both fast-growing suburbs like Greenwood and industrial hubs like Columbus, while ensuring smaller communities don’t get left behind.

We also discuss Medicare for All, rural hospital funding, mental health services, workforce development, infrastructure investment, and the future of American manufacturing. Amyx argues that federal policy must prioritize working families, small businesses, and local economies instead of corporate monopolies and political gamesmanship.

Another key focus of the interview is how a candidate can represent a deeply conservative district while still advocating for policies focused on wages, healthcare access, economic opportunity, and infrastructure investment.

If you follow Indiana politics, U.S. elections, congressional races, rural policy, manufacturing policy, or economic issues affecting working-class families, this interview gives you a direct look at one of the candidates seeking to represent Indiana’s 6th District in Congress.

Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself.

Stay informed. Ask questions.
And as always…

Hold 'em accountable.

In this episode of Hold Them Accountable, I sit down with David Boyd, a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District (IN-06). This district covers a large and diverse region of Indiana including the south side of Indianapolis, Columbus, Shelbyville, Madison, and many rural counties across southeastern Indiana.

During this conversation, we break down the issues voters across the district are talking about most: rural healthcare access, broadband expansion, economic opportunity, manufacturing jobs, agriculture policy, infrastructure investment, and the rising cost of living. Boyd shares his perspective on how federal policy decisions in Washington directly affect Hoosiers at home.

We discuss the challenges facing rural hospitals in Indiana, the impact of Medicaid funding cuts, and what Congress can do to prevent hospital closures that force families to drive hours for care. Boyd also talks about strengthening union jobs, protecting family farms from corporate consolidation, expanding rural broadband access, and making sure federal infrastructure dollars actually reach communities instead of getting trapped in political bureaucracy.

Another major focus of the conversation is economic pressure on working families, including housing costs, grocery prices, tariffs, and proposals like price controls and stronger antitrust enforcement to protect consumers and small businesses.

We also discuss veterans services, VA staffing shortages, campaign transparency, congressional stock trading bans, and restoring trust in government through regular town halls and direct accountability to voters.

If you follow Indiana politics, U.S. elections, congressional races, rural policy, or working-class economic issues, this interview offers a direct look at one of the candidates seeking to represent Indiana’s 6th District in Congress.

Stay informed. Ask questions. And as always…

Hold them accountable.

In this episode of Hold Them Accountable, I sit down with Dr. Cinde Wirth, a Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 6th Congressional District, to talk about the real issues facing Hoosiers across Columbus, Shelbyville, Madison, the south side of Indianapolis, and rural communities across central and eastern Indiana.

This conversation goes beyond political talking points. We discuss what everyday life actually looks like for families in Indiana right now: rising healthcare costs, wage stagnation, housing affordability, prescription drug prices, childcare costs, and the pressure many working families feel just trying to stay afloat. As a scientist, teacher, business owner, and former Congressional Legislative Fellow, Dr. Wirth brings a unique perspective on how federal policy is written in Washington and how it impacts real communities back home.

We also dive into major policy issues shaping the 2026 election cycle, including universal healthcare, rural hospital closures, education funding, corporate accountability, campaign finance reform, reproductive rights, immigration policy, and infrastructure investments like rural broadband and transportation funding.

Indiana’s 6th District is one of the most politically challenging districts for Democrats, but conversations like this matter because democracy works best when voters hear directly from the candidates asking for their trust.

If you live in Indiana, follow U.S. politics, care about economic policy, healthcare reform, or want to understand why society works the way it does and how it can be improved, this interview is for you.

Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself.

Stay informed. Ask questions. Hold them accountable.

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Indiana State Senate District 15 is changing quickly. New neighborhoods continue to rise in Huntertown, businesses are expanding across the northeast corridor of Fort Wayne, and families are moving into the area looking for safety, opportunity, and strong schools. But growth has a cost when leadership fails to plan for it. In this episode, I sit down with Julie McGill to talk about what it means to manage that growth responsibly and why she believes District 15 needs leadership that keeps families at the center of the conversation.

Our discussion moves through the issues people in this district are feeling every day. We talk about infrastructure, traffic congestion, school enrollment, and the strain that rapid growth places on roads, utilities, and emergency services. Julie argues that the state must do more than react after the fact. It has to plan ahead, collaborate across county and district lines, and make sure that growing communities are not left scrambling for resources once the pressure is already there.

Healthcare becomes a major focus of the conversation. Julie speaks candidly about what she has seen in the healthcare system, both personally and as a parent navigating care for a child with disabilities. We discuss Medicaid waivers, nonprofit hospital accountability, telehealth, provider shortages, and why she believes the state is making short-sighted decisions that hurt working families instead of supporting them.

We also examine property taxes, school funding, childcare, mental health access, small businesses, and the challenge of passing meaningful legislation in a Republican-dominated Statehouse. What stood out most to me was Julie’s emphasis on analysis, detail, and long-term thinking. She makes the case that Indiana’s current policies are too often reactive and disconnected from how families actually live.

At its core, this episode is about whether growth in District 15 will be managed with foresight or simply endured by the people who live there.

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