Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced some major changes that are coming to the Downtown area.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced some major changes that are coming to the Downtown area.

The owner of Rocket Fizz on Monument Circle says she still feels safe downtown despite the fact one of her managers was allegedly attacked by teenagers she tried to prevent from shoplifting.

Conservative activist and Central Indiana pastor Micah Beckwith is throwing his hat into the political ring; announcing that he is running for Lt. Governor.

Although Indiana is finishing the fiscal year in a strong position, the head of the Office of Management and Budget says there are some potential pitfalls down the road, particularly when it comes to Medicaid.

It’s been three years since the death of George FLoyd. He died in Minneapolis Police custody which led to protests, some riots and a bigger conversation regarding policing. But what’s changed? Well, for that conversation we spoke with my old criminal law professor, David Harris who teaches criminal law at the University of Pittsburgh.

Young adults who have lived experience in foster care, those who advocate for them, and lawmakers gathered recently at the Statehouse for Governor Eric Holcomb’s ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act 151 (SEA 151).

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is retiring this week. She announced her departure last month. Box guided Hoosiers through the pandemic, featuring in near-daily press conferences for months. She served nearly six years as public health commissioner.

Property taxes, road funding, READI grants are all topics of discussion with Matt Greller of Accelerating Indiana Municipalities.

Indy Politics talks with Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Doden regarding various topics, including his plans to make downtown Indianapolis safer.