Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indy Politics speaks with Brose McVeym the head of Ben's Ranch Foundation, the not-for profit group that helps teens struggling with mental health issues connect to paid internships that give them a purpose and exposure to work, animals and nature.

When it comes to dealing with Indianapolis' crime issue, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears says a closer look needs to be taken with bail and home detention.

Indy Politics talks with State Democratic Party Chairman Mike Schmuhl about his party's efforts to counteract what they say are Republican efforts to restrict reproductive rights.

House Speaker Todd Huston, Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray, and Senate Democrats offer a post-session analysis now that lawmakers have completed the legislative maps. They also discuss what voters can expect to happen next session.

House Speaker Todd Huston, Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray, and Senate Democrats offer a post-session analysis now that lawmakers have completed the legislative maps. They also discuss what voters can expect to happen next session.

House Speaker Todd Huston, Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray, and Senate Democrats offer a post-session analysis now that lawmakers have completed the legislative maps. They also discuss what voters can expect to happen next session.

On their technical "last day of session" Indiana lawmakers approved new legislative maps which Republicans say met all the necessary state and federal legal requirements and Democrats say were gerrymander in order for the GOP to keep its super-majorities in the House and Senate.

Former State Senator Jim Merritt, who used to oppose the legalization of marijuana, has now changed his mind and is joining the chorus of those calling for its legalization.

The Indiana Senate Elections Committee has approved amended maps despite objections by Democrats and advocates. And Julia Vaughn of Common Cause talks with Indy Politics about taking their independent commission fight to the local level.

The Indiana Senate Elections Committee has approved amended maps despite objections by Democrats and advocates. And Julia Vaughn of Common Cause talks with Indy Politics about taking their independent commission fight to the local level.