ICAN Podcast

What does the Catholic Church teach about the death penalty and why should Catholics care?

Roarke LaCoursiere and Jayda Millspaugh do a deep dive into the topic, including a history of the Catholic Church's teaching on the death penalty and a summary of the policy debates that have a concrete impact on the good of all Hoosiers.

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The legislative session concluded on February 27, 2026. Roarke and Alexander give a quick summary of Conference legislative priorities to wrap up the session.

This week we discuss the movement of bills that regulate technology use for kids and the new federal tax credit scholarship.

Several Indiana Bishops and many more around the country have issued statements calling for peace in our country, particularly around immigration issues. This week, Roarke and Alexander discuss an immigration bill in the legislative process and reflect on broader challenges.

Crossover is the mid-point in session where bills passed from one chamber head to the other. This week, we do a quick roundup of the top bills we're following.

This week, Alexander and Roarke dive into an abortion related bill, discuss the March for Life, and do a brief update on the firing squad.

Housing issues are the topic this week, including how we should address unsheltered homelessness and removing barriers to increasing housing supply.

Alexander and Roarke are back at it with a quick introduction to the 2026 session and a peek at firing squad legislation heard in committee this week.

Season 5, Episode 13

Roarke covers the conclusion of the 2025 session.

Season 5, Episode 12

Roarke provides an update on HB1174-Payday Lending and HB1125 Earned Wage Access. Next, she overviews the “Zombie Bill,” a new amendment to SB197 that criminalizes homelessness in the state of Indiana.