Governor Eric Holcomb calls for Republican gubernatorial candidates to provide details on their positions on issues commonly addressed by the office of the governor. Controversial funding changes for the Indiana Gaming Commission. Todd Rokita presents a report claiming the state used “faulty” data to justify the Stay-At-Home order at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Holcomb vetoes a bill that would define and ban antisemitism in Indiana public schools. Gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers unveils his economic plan. Fellow candidate Jamie Reitenour decries her exclusion from televised debate. Mike Braun picks up what could be a key endorsement for his own campaign for governor. 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.

The first GOP gubernatorial primary debate as Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour vie for their party’s nomination. A compromise struck on the antisemitism bill removes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s examples of antisemitism. Disqualification language for attorney general candidates removed from final bill.

Mike Braun leads in a Republican gubernatorial primary poll. Indiana’s public access counselor could see a significant change in duties and indefinite term limits in a bill headed to Holcomb’s desk. The state legislature approves a bill limiting the governor’s ability to extend statewide disaster emergency declarations. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

John Rust is removed from the Republican senate primary ballot after both the Indiana Election Commission and the Indiana Supreme Court rule against him. New limits on debt protections for Hoosiers as the statute of limitations on bank charge disputes lowers from six years to two. Public pension recipients will not receive a 13th check for the second year in a row.

The Senate GOP seeks to enshrine new protections for gun makers and sellers, in an effort to kill a lawsuit by the city of Gary. A senate committee unanimously approves new wording for the antisemitism bill to clarify that it does not bar criticism aimed at the state of Israel. A proposal for limits on attorney general candidates who face sanctions from the state Supreme Court. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Ann DeLaney, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Whitney Downard of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

Republican lawmakers propose tenure changes to higher education and seek trustee appointments on university boards. The Indiana Supreme Court hears arguments in a ballot access lawsuit to determine if John Rust can run for senate on the Republican ticket. U.S. House Republicans impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on their second try by a single vote. 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.

Victoria Spartz reverses course on reelection, announcing she will run for another term. A bill repealing wetlands protections heads to Governor Holcomb’s desk this week, without input from wetlands experts or advocates. Todd Rokita launches an online platform that will allow anyone to submit perceived examples of race, gender, and political ideologies being taught in public schools. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Lindsay Haake, Republican Mike O’Brien, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

The Indiana House approves a bill to roll back child care regulations for unlicensed providers. A tenant protection bill failed in a Senate committee, with at least one senator arguing that it does not contain protections for landlords. A bill to update state Medicaid policy was not called down for a House floor vote, failing to meet a deadline to advance. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Elis Shrock, 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.

State Senate committee advances legislation that would allow religious chaplains to serve as public school counselors. House lawmakers consider legislation to scale back child labor laws in order to bring them in-line with federal regulations. Three virtual school administrators arrested for alleged scheme to defraud the Indiana Department of Education of over $44 million. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Ann DeLaney, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss some of this week’s top stories.