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Today on Project Next, Sarah is talking with Coumba Kebe, a Democratic candidate running for the Indiana House of Representatives in District 29. With a background in public health and home-care operations, Coumba has built her career improving care systems and advocating for families across Indiana.

Motivated by her belief that leadership should be transparent and people-centered—not party-centered—she’s campaigning on expanding affordable healthcare, strengthening support for seniors, protecting public education, and making everyday life more affordable for Hoosiers. Coumba describes her campaign as one that puts people before politics and builds common ground across communities.

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Tim and Sarah discuss....

1. At this point who isn’t sick? Dr. Tim gives us tips during this flu season.

2. Why it may be better to run for something and not be hugely involved in your own county political party. But where do you get started?

3. The value of family and friends to achieve balance in this extra busy world.

4. Sarah’s thankfulness for consignment shopping...anyone else?

5. Tim’s son visits the dentist for the first time...and it’s adorable.

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Sarah interviews a Black woman pastor for her knowledge on DEI. The Reverend Barbara Berry-Bailey, is the Pastor of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Denver and the Rocky Mountain Synod Minister for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.Sarah and Pastor Barbara really get into how we can best help those who benefit from more inclusion.

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Sarah talks to her favorite Republican, Christopher Maichin about America and President Trump. Christopher is in Portugal right now for school. He tells Sarah what his friends who live across the world think about Trump, America, ICE, and Venezuela. Sarah and Christopher both hope our future resides in electing officials on both sides who want unity. This division is hurting everyone.

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Tim interviews Sarah about the two main bullies that attack her because she shines a light on the shady things they do with their power. Sarah and Tim hope to show you how to deal with your own bullies in life because everyone has them.Top points: Keep the light on their bad behavior. They like to act like the victim. Remind everyone they are not. How are they hurting you and others? Just stick to the facts. Keep the spotlight on what they are doing. Also, find out who is running against Sarah for State House in her district. Wow, was that a surprise. Big hugs everyone. We know the news wants to divide us. But most of us want peace and good for us all.

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Pastor Rich Gianzero and Sarah Blessing discuss government sanctioned violence in this country. Why is this happening? How do we use nonviolence to call it out and stop this?

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Tim Peck and Sarah Blessing discuss President Trump and Venezuela, the horrific news with ICE, and how do we stop the hate, fear, and division when so many sources are jamming it down our throats? This violence is wrong. What ICE is doing is wrong. But that doesn't mean the majority of Trump supporters wanted this. Many of them are not happy and want better. Will we be kind enough to let them join our group?Love to everyone right now. We know the news has been extra scary. We are feeling it also. Most humans do not want this. We can elect leaders who want unity and peace. We just have to work together to get them elected.

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Wednesday marked the first day to run for state office in Indiana….and The Indiana Rural Summit was ready. Around 30 Democratic candidates from across the state met and filed for office. This was a HUGE change from two years ago when candidates were left with little support and filed by themselves. We have more candidates now that we have more support. Sarah is a part of this summit. This group also helped her file. Sarah interviews four other fantastic candidates after their pizza party celebrating this big organizational push to help Indiana.

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Get to know Beau Bayh, who is running for Indiana Secretary of State. Beau has spent his life involved in Indiana politics. His grandad Birch was a Senator for Indiana from 1963-1981. Beau’s father, Evan, was both Governor of Indiana and a Senator. Beau’s earliest memories are in Washington D.C. seeing his dad work this important job.

What lessons did Beau learn from his parents and grandparents that can now help Indiana get out of extremism? How can Beau’s upbringing help all Hoosiers?

Sarah will also ask about dark money in politics and Beau’s stance of public education. Sarah and Beau will address the far to the left criticisms of him as well.

Beau will be at the Harrison County Democratic Gala this Feb. 28 if you would like to meet him in person. The theme of this party is “Better Together,” and all who want to make this state stronger are invited.

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Over the weekend, U.S. forces carried out a bold military operation inside Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who are now in custody in New York and facing federal charges. President Donald Trump publicly stated that the United States will ‘run Venezuela’ — at least temporarily — to oversee a transition and manage the country’s vast resources, including its oil. The move has sparked intense debate at home and around the world, with supporters calling it decisive and critics warning it could violate international law and embroil the U.S. in conflict abroad.

Let’s unpack what really happened, what it means for Venezuela and U.S. foreign policy, and why this matters to you. And to help make sense of the latest developments, Kelly Thompson, who is running for Congress in Indiana’s Third District, joins Sarah to discuss this shocking, weekend history in the making, event.

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