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Watch now on Project Next: Sarah Blessing sits down with Lynne Taylor of North Carolina, who made the difficult decision to leave MAGA and step away from the toxic “team politics” that is tearing apart families, friendships, and communities across America.

This isn’t a show about Democrats vs. Republicans. It’s about people.

In this honest and powerful conversation, we talk about:

• The pressure to “pick a side” like politics is a sport

• Online bullying and public shaming from BOTH sides

• How political parties profit from keeping us divided

• Why extreme primaries often silence everyday people

• The fear of speaking up in your own town or social circle

• And how we rebuild communities that actually listen to the people living in them

Lynne shares what it was like to walk away from the Republican Party in her community — even knowing she might face criticism and isolation for it. And together, we discuss why more Americans are exhausted by the division and ready for something better.

Real democracy was never supposed to be blind loyalty to a political party. It was supposed to be neighbors working together to solve problems and build stronger communities.

If we want better schools, safer communities, functioning hospitals, affordable healthcare, and leaders who actually represent us, then we have to stop treating each other like enemies and start treating each other like human beings again.

This conversation is thoughtful, emotional, real, and incredibly important.

Watch now, share your thoughts, and help us build something better together. ❤️

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Sarah sits down with Floyd County Commissioner candidate Ellen Kelley for an important conversation about transparency, accountability, and the future of Floyd County. Why are perfectly good and historic buildings being targeted for demolition? Why are expensive building purchases happening without the public fully understanding the plan? Why are recycling programs and community resources constantly on the chopping block? Why are local taxes rising? And why do so many residents feel shut out of local government decisions?

Ellen Kelley has been paying attention to county government, asking questions, and pushing for answers. Learn about the issues facing Floyd County, what’s happening behind the scenes, and how leadership can become more open, honest, and community-focused.

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Kristin Trowbridge is a local mom. She tirelessly advocates for her 4 year old son who has been diagnosed with level 2 autism. Kristin shares her story of noticing her son had special needs and the journey to get a diagnosis. Right now essential programs her son depends on are being cut from state and national funding.

How do we advocate for our kids when the government seems to want us to give up?

This episode is dedicated to all of the parents out there fighting for their kids.

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Sarah Blessing interviews Paul Snyder, the minister at Central Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana, about the closing of the food pantry at the Floyd Country Public Library. The library is stopping this because trustees and community leaders complained about homeless people using the library. There is a community conversation meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pm at Sanctuary of Central Christian Church on 1315 Spring St. in New Albany to discuss this devastating blow to those who need support in our local neighborhoods. Please spread the word and come if able. It's time we stick up for those who need our help.

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Hoosiers...the day is finally here! Vote TODAY until 6:00 pm. Stay in line after 6. It's the law that you get to vote. Bring your Indiana ID. Call your clerk's office in your county with any voting questions. Why are you voting today? Tell us in the comments. Let's do this!!!!

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Christie Knavely invited Sarah to the 3rd Annual Southern Indiana Problem Solving Court Breakfast on Friday, May 1. Sarah saw hundreds of people who have stepped up to serve their community in the most beautful way. Hear why Christie and others are a part of this program and how it makes real Hoosier’s lives better.

From Otto Schalk who is Harrison County’s prosecutor and running for county judge: “Great news! Harrison County has had Veterans Court for over a decade with so many success stories. I’m looking forward to adding our new Substance Abuse Court in the very near future.”

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Tim Peck and Sarah Blessing discuss the new terrible Supreme Court decision which took away the last tiny bit of gerrymandering protections this country had. What does this mean for our future? How can grassroots organizing fix this massive problem? Also, how will AI such as Chat GPT help voters find the secrets our elected officials and candidates do NOT want you to know about? You can take your phones with you to vote and use this to quickly see which candidate is better. Tim uses Chat GPT to look up how his campaign is financed and Erin Houchin's. Spoiler...they were pretty different. (Let's just say Tim isn't taking money from Duke Energy. )

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On our latest Morning Show, Tim and Sarah discuss Corporate PAC money, Citizens United, dark money, and running a true grassroots campaign. Why it is essential that candidates not accept money from giant companies? How do the giant amounts of people in this country turn out the vote to force change to happen across the country? We break this down because it is possible.

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Sarah interviews the music director of Westfield Highschool, Andrew Muth. Recently, Indiana's Lt. Governor, Micah Beckwith, posted negatively about Westfield's winter percussion show advocating to use vouchers instead of this public school. This led to an uproar in the Hoosier band world. Band parents are uniting and showing support across the state for this program and all arts programs across the state in public education. Beckwith made this horrific post for a reason. He wants to dismantle public education. When a voucher is used, tax dollars fund religious and charter schools instead of public schools. This voucher program hurts our public school kids. And these kids need programs like band to help their mental health and help them be leaders in their communities as adults.

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Jason is not your typical police officer. He has been with the Floyd County Sheriff's Department for 26 years. Jason is a Marine Corpse Veteran. He advocates for mental health and police officers suffering with PTSD. He wants better hands on training for cops dealing with a wide range of community issues. Hear what changes Jason wants to bring to this police department before you vote in the May 5 primary.

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