Hear from Tabitha, a democrat running in Indiana’s 8th district. This includes: Cliton, Terre Haute, Brazil, all the way down the west side of Indiana to Evansville. To hear all her interviews from the event check out PIN: HoosLeft & Hold’em Accountable on substack.

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Hear from Austing Meives, a democrat running for Indiana State House 23 (Puru, Logansport, Miami County). This interview comes from our event Portraits and Perspectives. To hear the rest of Austin’s Interviews check out PIN: HoosLeft and Hold’em Accountable on substack.

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Hear from Jackson Franklin, a democrat running in Indiana’s 5th congressional district. This interview is from our event Portraits and Perspectives. To hear the other 2 interview Jackson completed that day, check out the PIN Network: Hoosleft and Holdem Accountable.

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This episode features a direct, human conversation with Thomas D. Hall Jr., whose work in Indiana communities gives him a clear view of what families are facing and what real leadership requires. We talk about economic pressure, neighborhood safety, and rebuilding trust in systems that have failed too many people for too long. It’s an honest look at what it means to lead with empathy—and why Indiana’s future depends on it.

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In this episode, I sit down with Cinde Wirth for a thoughtful, candid conversation about what it means to lead with integrity in a state that desperately needs it. Cindi brings a clear, grounded perspective shaped by years of community involvement, public service, and a deep understanding of what Hoosier families are actually facing.

We talk about the issues that don’t always make headlines but shape everyday life — from economic stability to public education to the importance of showing up for people who feel unheard. Cinde’s approach is refreshingly practical and rooted in lived experience, not political theater.

This isn’t a soundbite interview. It’s a real conversation about what’s possible when leaders choose transparency, compassion, and accountability over partisanship. If you’re looking for a hopeful, substantive discussion about Indiana’s future, you’ll want to hear this one.

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In this episode, I sit down with Cindi Clayton for a candid, generous, and deeply grounded conversation about what it means to show up for your community — not in theory, but in the day‑to‑day realities of work, family, advocacy, and the systems we’re all trying to navigate.

Cindi brings a perspective shaped by lived experience, local engagement, and a clear-eyed understanding of what Hoosiers are facing right now. We talk about the issues that keep people up at night, the gaps that too many families fall through, and the small but powerful ways ordinary people can push for change.

This isn’t a soundbite interview. It’s a real conversation — the kind that reminds you why voices like Cindi’s matter, and why listening to each other still counts for something.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, honest, and refreshingly human take on the challenges and possibilities in Indiana, you’ll want to hear this one.

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In this bonus episode of The Recovered Republican, we’re digging into a story that should have everyone’s attention — no matter your politics. Six Democratic lawmakers were recently spared by a grand jury after facing an attempted prosecution tied to statements they made about military conduct. What happened, why it happened, and what it means for free speech and democratic norms is far bigger than one case or one party.

I’m joined by attorney — and my husband — Brandon Newhart, who helps break down the legal landscape, the implications for political speech, and why this moment is a warning sign for anyone who cares about constitutional rights. Together, we unpack how cases like this shape public trust, civic engagement, and the boundaries of government power.

If you care about accountability, civil liberties, or the future of political discourse in Indiana and nationwide, this is an episode you don’t want to skip.

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Tracie pulls back the curtain on what it was like to live through the COVID‑19 crisis while working for one of the largest obituary companies in the country. Her perspective is raw, grounded, and unlike anything you’ll hear in the usual pandemic discourse.

Along the way, we talk about what pushed her to step into Indiana’s COVID‑19 advocacy battles — the moments that lit the fire, the systems that failed families, and the reasons she refuses to look away from the human cost.

And because real conversations rarely stay in one lane, we also dive into Autism Spectrum Disorder. We talk about why stimming is not a behavior to “fix,” but a regulation tool that autistic children need in their bodies, and how shifting our mindset can change the way we support them.

It’s honest, layered, and full of the kind of lived experience that reshapes how we think about public health, disability, and care.

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On this episode, we dive into three very different stories from the COVID‑19 pandemic — stories of loss, disruption, resilience, and the strange twists life took when the world shut down.

You’ll hear from:

Brianna — widowed at 31 when her 37‑year‑old husband lost his battle with COVID‑19, and how that loss reshaped everything she thought she knew about her life, her politics, and her future.

Tabitha — whose childbearing journey was thrown completely off course by the pandemic, including being forced to deliver abroad when she couldn’t return to the United States.

Derrick — who found himself racking up more frequent‑flier miles than he ever expected thanks to his unusual pandemic‑era jobs, complete with surprise upgrades and first‑class perks.

Three lives. Three upheavals. One shared moment in history that changed us all in ways we’re still trying to understand.

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Brianna sits down with Ryan Price, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 66, for a candid conversation about community priorities, statehouse realities, and what motivates him to run. They cover housing, education, local leadership, and the challenges of moving policy in Indiana. A clear, grounded look at a candidate focused on practical change.

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