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.

Indiana seeks a waiver to women and minority contracts rules requiring some federal highway funds to be paid to small businesses owned by “disadvantaged” people. Secretary of Public Safety Jennifer-Ruth Green resigns amid an ethics investigation for misuse of state resources and workplace misconduct. A new statewide campaign to encourage independent candidates for public office. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Joey Fox, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Governor Braun appoints Abby Gray to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The FSSA cuts voucher reimbursement rates for child care and development to address a $225 million funding gap. Secretary of State Diego Morales is hosting a series of public meetings to discuss moving all municipal elections to mid-term or presidential election years. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Political Strategist Elise Shrock, Whitney Downard of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Indiana Republicans visit the White House amid pressure from the Trump Administration on redistricting to eliminate Democratic seats. Education Secretary Katie Jenner to take on the duties of the Commissioner for Higher Education in addition to her current role. The U.S. Department of Justice requests Indiana’s voter information. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Chris Mitchem, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

New Medicaid waiver limits threaten significant service cuts to those with disabilities. Indiana Lawmakers cut public funding from $100 million to just $40 million, leading health care leaders to issue a warning that the loss will impact health care costs and outcomes. Governor Braun has taken 11 helicopter rides home in 8 months, costing taxpayers $24,000. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Indiana State Representative Craig Haggard announces he will run for U.S. Congress, challenging incumbent Jim Baird. The pass rate for third grade reading exam scores jumps a statewide average of 5%, rebounding to the highest levels since before the pandemic. Indiana University President Pamela Whitten faces allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral dissertation. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Lindsay Haake, Republican Whitley Yates, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Vice President J.D. Vance meets with Governor Braun and GOP legislators to push for midterm redistricting. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Correction, and the Indiana National Guard agree to assist ICE with deportations and immigration enforcement in the state, though Governor Braun says the focus will be on those with criminal backgrounds. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Whitley Yates, Ebony Chappel of Free Press Indiana, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss some of this week’s top stories.

EPA wants to undo its finding that climate change harms people. Executive order seeks to remove people experiencing homelessness from public places. Governor supports READI economic development grants but doesn’t have state budget support. Indiana revamping how it grades schools quality. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Lara Beck, Republican Whitley Yates, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Electric bills rise across the state by an average of $28 per month more than last year. High school graduates who go on to attend college in Indiana fell to a record low of 52%. A report by the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future lays out steps the state should take to re-evaluate how legal services are provided and address a shortage of attorneys in Indiana. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Whitley Yates, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

A look back at the 2025 State budget session. From Governor Mike Braun’s initial proposal to an unprecedented revenue forecast showing a $2.4 billion downturn.  Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republicans Mike O’Brien and Chris Mitchem, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss the budget session’s top stories in this special episode.