The Rob Kendall Show

Guest: Beau Bayh

Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob reacting to Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Lana Keesling’s resignation following the GOP’s devastating Election Day losses. Rob argues the leadership shakeup reflects deeper problems within the party, criticizing Governor Mike Braun and Republican officials for repeatedly prioritizing special interests over taxpayers and alienating their conservative base.

The discussion also turns to the challenges facing the Republican Party’s next chairman, including repairing relationships with disillusioned voters who helped elect Beau Bayh. Rob questions whether interim chairman Jim Johnson, a longtime government insider, represents the change Republicans need and argues the party must rebuild trust and deliver on its promises to avoid further election defeats.

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Last Tuesday was a disastrous night for Indiana Republicans. Things have not gotten better in the week and a half since. Party infighting has broken out over who is to blame for the results and no one is offering a clear path forward. To make things worse, Indiana's Attorney General Todd Rokita appears to be targeting attacks at Governor Mike Braun, in what some believe is a test run on a potential campaign for governor. Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt discuss the mess that is the Indiana Republican Party and how they can right the ship.

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Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob making a major announcement about the show’s future, revealing plans for a return to Indianapolis radio. Rob reflects on the success of building an independent media platform, with additional details about his return to radio coming soon.

The discussion also turns to national politics, including Congressman Tom Emmer’s allegations surrounding Ilhan Omar and Senator John Kennedy’s criticism of Republican leadership. Rob questions why Republicans failed to establish a clear agenda while controlling Washington and argues that elected officials must prioritize accountability, responsible government, and delivering on their promises to voters.

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Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob examining a potential Republican primary showdown between Attorney General Todd Rokita and Governor Mike Braun. Following Republicans’ devastating election losses, Rob argues Rokita sees an opportunity to challenge a politically weakened Braun, while questioning whether the attorney general’s newfound criticism is driven by principle or personal ambition.

The discussion also turns to Rokita’s public criticism of Braun over the administration’s handling of educators accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Rob examines the political strategy behind Rokita’s remarks, including his appeal to Turning Point USA supporters, and revisits the attorney general’s history of changing political alliances when opportunities for higher office arise.

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Rob Kendall and Kenny Britt are back for another exciting look around the sports betting world. College Football plays this week include Illinois at UCLA, IU hosting USC, and Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech. NFL picks include Colts vs Dolphins, Lions vs Patriots, and Vikings at Packers.

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Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob examining a potential Republican primary showdown between Attorney General Todd Rokita and Governor Mike Braun. Following Republicans’ devastating election losses, Rob argues Rokita sees an opportunity to challenge a politically weakened Braun, while questioning whether the attorney general’s newfound criticism is driven by principle or personal ambition.

The discussion also turns to Rokita’s public criticism of Braun over the administration’s handling of educators accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Rob examines the political strategy behind Rokita’s remarks, including his appeal to Turning Point USA supporters, and revisits the attorney general’s history of changing political alliances when opportunities for higher office arise.

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Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob criticizing Governor Mike Braun’s handling of Indiana’s pursuit of the Chicago Bears. With Braun now threatening to walk away unless the team commits to a stadium in Hammond, Rob argues the Bears have been using Indiana as leverage to secure a better deal in Illinois and never seriously intended to leave their home state.

The discussion also turns to the taxpayer costs of Indiana’s proposed stadium deal, including tax increases already implemented despite no agreement with the team. Rob questions why lawmakers were so quick to offer billions in incentives to a wealthy NFL franchise while struggling Hoosiers receive little relief, arguing the situation reflects Indiana’s larger problem of prioritizing powerful corporations over taxpayers.

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Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob examining Indiana Republicans’ response to their devastating Election Day losses. He argues party leaders are blaming national political trends rather than acknowledging voter frustration over property taxes, utility costs, data center incentives, and government corruption. Rob criticizes Governor Mike Braun for failing to recognize how his administration contributed to the backlash.

The discussion also turns to Braun’s proposal to replace Republican nominating conventions with statewide primaries, which Rob argues would make it harder for ordinary citizens to seek public office. Rob also discusses the future of the Lincoln Party following Greg Ballard’s campaign and questions whether Republicans will finally learn from their defeats or continue ignoring the voters who rejected them.

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Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob examining the blame game among Republicans following their devastating Election Day losses. He argues that rising gas prices, tariffs, and excessive government spending have hurt Americans’ buying power and fueled voter frustration. Rob criticizes Senator Jim Banks for suddenly acknowledging these problems after the election, questioning why Republican leaders failed to address them while they controlled Washington.

The discussion also turns to Congressman Marlin Stutzman’s criticism of the Trump administration and Governor Ron DeSantis’ call for Republicans to return to their conservative principles. Rob argues that Republican politicians and conservative media figures must stop blindly defending their party, revisiting a memorable Rush Limbaugh broadcast following the 2006 midterms. He also emphasizes the importance of holding Beau Bayh accountable for his promised audit of Indiana’s Secretary of State office.

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With Beau Bayh at the top of the ticket, Democrats had a dominant night in Indiana. After years as a super minority party in state government, Democrats came clawing back, picking up as many as 16 seats in the House, one in Congress, and the Secretary of State and Comptroller's Offices. So what's next? Are the Democrats back or will the Republicans correct course in 2028? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings.

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