Indiana Week in Review

Nov 01 2024 712 ep. 26 mins 180
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Hoosier Democrats, Republicans and insiders talk candidly about issues, the Indiana Statehouse and everything in between on Indiana Week In Review from WFYI Public Media. Join host Brandon Smith and political experts as they dive into the debates shaping Indiana. You'll get policy updates on policy, the state legislature and more, from the left, right and middle of the aisle.

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Two of Three U.S. Senate Hopefuls Debate

Nov 01 2024 26 mins  
Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning debate for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat. A legislative study committee makes recommendations to tackle health care costs. Kelley School of Business projects economic optimism in 2025.

The Final Gubernatorial Debate of 2024

Oct 25 2024 26 mins  
Candidates for the next Governor of Indiana debate one last time. Over half of the justices for the Indiana Supreme Court to be decided by voters. Felonies of former Sheriff prompt a proposal for new ethics reform legislation.

Todd Rokita and Destiny Wells

Oct 18 2024 26 mins  
Attorney General candidates Todd Rokita and Destiny Wells face off in a fiery debate. Mike Braun urges a commission to reject a power plant’s conversion to natural gas. Diego Morales and Todd Rokita question the citizenship of 585,000 registered voters.

Mike Braun’s Public Safety Plan

Oct 11 2024 26 mins  
Mike Braun unveils his public safety plan, including increased criminal penalties and mental health access. Jennifer McCormick’s abortion proposal includes changes to the state ban. Indiana officials refuse to disclose cost of new execution drug.

Gubernatorial Hopefuls Face Off in Debates

Oct 04 2024 26 mins  
Gubernatorial candidates face off in two debates. Mike Braun’s campaign releases an attack ad against Jennifer McCormick using a doctored image. The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission releases a new report calling for improved funding for services.

Mike Braun’s Healthcare Proposal

Sep 27 2024 26 mins  
Mike Braun proposes expansions to healthcare legislation targeting prior authorizations and regulations. Jennifer McCormick releases an economic development strategy focused on local input. Indiana loses over $4 billion per year due to child care costs.

Polls Show Different Views of Campaigns

Sep 20 2024 26 mins  
Polls show vastly different views of Indiana Campaigns. A lawsuit accuses healthcare providers and hospitals of mass Medicaid fraud. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun releases an education plan with universal vouchers.

Effort to Expand Abortion Access Fails

Sep 13 2024 26 mins  
An effort to expand access to abortion under the health exception fails. Harris and Trump face off in a presidential debate. Jennifer McCormick unveils a plan to gradually roll out legalized cannabis, focusing on medical use before recreational use.

Governor Eric Holcomb Visits Ukraine

Sep 06 2024 26 mins  
Governor Holcomb visits Ukraine to bolster ties with a Ukrainian province. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick proposes ethics reforms covering lobbying and sexual harassment reporting. Falling vaccination rates for toddlers.

Jennifer McCormick’s Education Plan

Aug 30 2024 26 mins  
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick reveals her education plan. Local governments face nearly $2 billion annually in road maintenance costs over the next 10 years. Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel pleads guilty to 27 felonies.