Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

As Indiana lawmakers start the second week of the second half of the session, we speak with WIBC and Network Indiana political reporter about the issues lawmakers have to address.

Indy Politics speaks with 7th District Congressman Andre Carson about a number of issues, including the situation in the Ukraine, the January 6th Commission, political divisions amongst his own Marion County Democrats and his own re-election bid.

Indiana House Speaker says he left his job because of demands in the legislature and not because of his support for legislation that would have limited discussions on race in the classroom.

Indy Politics speaks with Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz on the possibility of Russian invasion in the Ukraine. Spartz is was born in the Ukraine, so she offers a unique perspective on events that taking fold in the region.

As Indiana lawmakers get started on the second half of the 2022 legislative session, Indy Politics sat down and interviewed long-time education advocate Justin Oakley on how things were going at the Statehouse when it came to education and other school related issues.

Indy Politics speaks with Jason Straw, the head of Indiana NORML, about efforts to legalize marijuana in the state of Indiana.

As Indiana lawmakers return for the second half of the 2022 legislative session, we speak with Brian Tabor of the Indiana Hospital association about a new report concerning health care costs in Indiana, as well vaccinations and other medical-related issues.

When it comes to Hoosiers and civic engagement, the picture is mixed. Volunteering is up, but voting is stagnant.

As Indiana lawmakers officially reach the halfway point at the Indiana General Assembly, life is the State Senate is expected to be somewhat more contentious as several controversial bills will now be taken up in the Chamber.

Are the recent spike in prices the result of inflation or is there something else going on? We talk to Ball State Economist Michael Hicks to find out.