Organization Day offers a preview of the 2026 legislative short session. Indiana University considers adopting new guidelines for free expression on campuses. A Whitestown man is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of María Florinda Ríos Pérez De Velásquez, a member of a cleaning crew who came to the wrong house. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

National conservative interest groups launch campaigns in Indiana to push for redistricting. Local leaders gather to bring awareness to funding shortfalls faced by communities after property tax reform slashes budgets. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stops in Fort Wayne to speak to government contractors, one of many cabinet members to visit the state this year. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Ann DeLaney, 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.

Uncertainty for the 570,000 Hoosiers who rely on SNAP as the government shutdown continues. Attorney General Todd Rokita sues Indianapolis Public Schools over a policy refusing access to ICE agents without a warrant. Nearly 4% of third grade students must repeat the year after failing to pass a reading test. A further 7,000 students failed but secured an exemption. New host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Chris Mitchen, Political Strategist Elise Shrock, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Laura Merrifield Wilson of the University of Indianapolis to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Governor Braun calls a special session to redraw congressional maps in favor of Republicans, though it remains unclear if the GOP can muster the votes. A freeze on new childcare vouchers will be in place for at least one year with 31,000 children on the waitlist for low-income, working families. The Lieutenant Governor campaigns door-to-door against an Avon school referendum. Interim host Jon Schwantes is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Ebony Chappel of Free Press Indiana, and Jill Sheridan of WFYI Public Media to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Data centers generate opposition across the state. Competing political rallies, No Kings and Turning Point USA, draw thousands of Hoosiers. Researchers at Purdue aim to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance. Interim host Jon Schwantes is joined by Republican Chris Mitchem, Democrat Lara Beck, Jill Sheridan of WFYI News, and Ebony Chappel of Free Press Indiana, to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

The federal shutdown threatens food programs, and states must use their own or simply let programs lapse. U.S. border czar Tom Homan visits the statehouse and praises partnerships between ICE and local law enforcement. Indiana University announces the end of all print editions of its student newspaper on the same day the university fires its Director of Student Media. Interim host Jon Schwantes is joined by Republican Chris Mitchem, Democrat Ann DeLaney, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jill Sheridan of WFYI News to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

V.P. Vance returns to Indiana in a renewed push for Republican-favored redistricting. Governor Braun posts- then deletes- comments on social media blaming Indianapolis Democrats for crime in the city following Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s alleged attack. A long anticipated IEDC audit is released detailing various conflicts of interest and a lack of oversight. Interim host Jon Schwantes is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Ann DeLaney, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

The impact of the federal shutdown on Indiana’s 24,000 federal employees, most of whom work in law enforcement, transportation security, and veterans affairs. Health insurance costs for Hoosiers is set to nearly double without extended premium tax credits unless congress intervenes. Purdue University abruptly cancels their GEAR UP program aimed at low-income students. Interim host Jon Schwantes is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, political strategist Elise Shrock, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jill Sheridan of WFYI to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

A Ball State professor sues for wrongful termination on first amendment grounds after being fired over a private Facebook post calling Charlie Kirk’s death “a tragedy”, but also highlighting “violence, fear, and hatred he sowed”. NIPSCO proposes a solution to protect customers from data center rate hikes. Governor Braun to release the results of an audit of the IEDC. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Former South Bend Mayor and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joins hundreds of Hoosiers at the Indiana Statehouse to rally against redistricting. Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith calls for a moratorium on the state sales tax amid soaring utility bills. The Indiana Department of Corrections receives $16 million to convert the Miami facility for ICE use. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Chris Mitchem, Democrat Ann DeLaney, Leslie Bonilla Muñiz of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.