Best Statehouse Podcasts (2026)

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Statehouse Happenings: Revolt Over Mid-States Corridor Comes to Statehouse 29:49

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For years, residents in Dubois County have pushed back on a multi-billion dollar proposal to connect I-64 and I-69 known as the Mid-States Corridor. Much of their ire has been focused at one of the project's biggest supporters, Governor Mike Braun. The backlash has been so intense, a recent poll showed a shocking 62 percent of Dubois County residen…

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Live from the Statehouse! 49:48

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Vermont’s state lawmakers are back in Montpelier for the new legislative session. They’ll pick up where they left off last June: trying to reform education, lower property taxes and make health care more affordable and accessible. Today on Vermont Edition, we're live from inside the golden dome of the Vermont Statehouse. First, we'll check in with …

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Indiana’s 2026 Legislative Session, Braun And Rokita Want Ten Commandments At Statehouse, New Program Addresses Student Mental Instability, Indy City-County Council New Leadership 4:55

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Indiana’s 2026 legislative session is set to resume on Monday. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita want to place a monument with the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights at the Indiana Statehouse. A new program is aimed at addressing mental instability among Indiana students. New leadership will take over at the Indianap…

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12/31/25 PM UPDATE: Mishawaka arts plan; Manufacturer expanding in Posey County; Gambling issues at Statehouse 6:44

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Dec. 31, 2025. Mishawaka Parks and Recreation is preparing to align its goals with the South Bend-Elkhart region in an effort to secure a share of statewide arts funding. An industrial service company is expanding in Posey County and plans to add nearly a dozen jobs. Home sales in Indiana saw a sea…

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Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 138: All Kansas Wants for Christmas is the Chiefs? 34:28

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The Kansas City Chiefs won't make the NFL playoffs this year, but the football team could make a big decision about the future of its stadium. The Chiefs are expected to propose a deal to a group of top Kansas lawmakers for taxpayer subsidies to help build a new stadium on the Kansas side of the metro. The Royals are not expected to have a proposal…

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BHOL 425: Venezuela War; Tolling I-70; IU Magic 1:10:48

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Episode 425 of Boss Hog of Liberty is available now. Host voices are Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, and Thomas Oakes. Conflict broke out between the United States and Venezuela, we discussed the potential ramifications of the fight. Is this Constitutional, and Indiana Senator Todd Young is on the wrong side of President Trump. Indiana Governor Bra…

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The challenges and triumphs of indie publishing in our region 49:48

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Publishing a book can take many forms. Some may be published with large corporations in New York City while other books are self-published. Another option for writers to consider is publishing with a small, independent press. Samantha Kolber, owner and publisher of Rootstock Publishing in Montpelier, and Dede Cummings, owner and publisher of Green …

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1/8/26 PM UPDATE: Wayne County looking into casino; Poet expansion in Shelbyville; Huston says talks on Bears to happen this year 6:17

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Jan. 8, 2026. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a campaign to educate the public about the potential for Richmond and Wayne County to be considered for an Indiana casino license. South Dakota-based biofuels producer Poet is investing $203 million to expand its Shelbyville plant…

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Indiana State Rep. Carey Hamilton joins to discuss the 300 road projects cancelled by INDOT 9:32

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Greg Walker Reverses Decision to Retire, Swatting Bill, Firing Squad Bill, Early Child Care Funding Cut Impact, IndyGo’s Food in Transit will Be All Year, Oregon Football Player Has IN connection 9:09

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Republican Sen. Greg Walker is reversing his decision to retire from the Indiana Legislature. Indiana lawmakers hope to crack down on doxing after more than a dozen of their own became victims of threats during the redistricting debate. Indiana law currently allows only lethal injection for executions. Indiana’s local communities are struggling to …

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Nick and Nathan Roberts discuss their experience as twins on opposites sides of the political aisle 12:45

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Nick and Nathan Roberts are identical twins. Nick is a Democrat on the Indianapolis City County Council. Nathan is the leader of the Conservative organization Save Heritage Indiana. Two twins could not be more different politically. How did this happen? They join to discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Indiana lawmakers consider firing squad for state executions 2:06

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Kendall & Casey Hour 3, 1-8-2026 36:20

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Kendall & Casey Hour 2, 1-8-2026 36:42

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Minneapolis ICE shooting 4:23

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Kendall & Casey Hour 1, 1-8-2026 32:12

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1/8/25 AM UPDATE: Lilly to acquire California company for $1.2B; Angi to lay off 350; Nutrition HQ founder talks franchising 5:37

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of January 8, 2026. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. has reached an agreement to acquire California-based Ventyx Biosciences for about $1.2 billion. Denver-based Angi Inc., which has significant operations in Indianapolis and New York City, says it is eliminating about 350 jobs—in part because of th…

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1/7/26 PM UPDATE: Hammond residents react to Bears; Goshen plant to cease manufacturing; South Bend program sees big returns 6:24

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Jan. 7, 2026. As the Chicago Bears expand their search for a new stadium site to include northwest Indiana, residents in Hammond are sharing their thoughts on the potential move. Lafayette-based manufacturer Wabash is planning to cease manufacturing operations at its plant in Goshen. The Simon fami…

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Key Epstein deadline arrives as attention turns to Venezuela 7:16

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Kendall & Casey Hour 3, 1-7-2026 35:40

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Indiana bill targets nonconsensual AI porn amid recent scandals 2:41

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Jesse Brown joins to discuss opposition to data centers in Indiana 10:34

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid amid welfare fraud scandal 5:56

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Kendall & Casey Hour 2, 1-7-2026 34:59

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IN U.S. Rep Involved In Car Crash, 2025 Saw Highest Graduation Rate, IBLC Releases 2026 Priorities, Indy Officer Involved Shootings Down In 2025, CDC Cuts Number Of Recommended Vaccines For Children 5:19

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Indiana U.S. House Representative Jim Baird and his wife are in the hospital after his vehicle was in a car crash Monday. Indiana’s high school Class of 2025 achieved the highest graduation rate on record. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus released its priorities for the 2026 legislative session today Tuesday. The number of incidents where India…

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Kendall & Casey Hour 1, 1-7-2026 33:20

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1/7/25 AM UPDATE: Warsaw plant to close; Lawmakers say talks with Bears in early stages; Sultan's Run leader talks distinction 5:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of January 7, 2026. Michigan-based First Brands Group has announced plans to close the Dalton Corporation manufacturing plant in Warsaw. Lawmakers say talks with the Chicago Bears about potentially moving their stadium to northwest Indiana are in the very early stages. The co-owner of Sultan's Run golf …

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1/6/26 PM UPDATE: Roberts Impact Lab; Fort Wayne company makes acquisition; INDOT's canceled projects 7:04

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2026. Leaders at Purdue University Northwest are bullish about the future of the planned Roberts Impact Lab, particularly its role in quantum technology research. A Fort Wayne-based company has acquired Spokane Computer in Washington. The Indiana Department of Transportation says hundreds o…

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Locals Rage at Braun Over Mid-States Corridor 20:07

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A recent poll stated that 62 percent of residents disapproved of the job Mike Braun is doing in his home county. Why are Dubois County residents so unhappy with the governor? Jason McCoy of the Property Rights Alliance believes it is because of Braun's long-standing support for the Mid-States Corridor, a stretch of road to help connect I-64 to I-69…

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Kendall & Casey Hour 3, 1-6-2026 38:06

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Kendall & Casey Hour 2, 1-6-2026 35:39

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First Day Of Session For Indiana Legislature, Martin University Closes, Rokita Sues Eli Lilly Over Insulin Prices, IN Will Not Participate In SUN Bucks, Colt’s Owner & CEO Talks About The Season 5:13

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Indiana lawmakers gathered at the statehouse today for the second part of the session, following a contentious start in December over redistricting. Three weeks after announcing a “pause in operations,” Martin University’s board of trustees announced in a letter published in the I Indianapolis Recorder that the college is closing its doors for good…

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Kendall & Casey Hour 1, 1-6-2026 34:03

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1/6/25 AM UPDATE: Nonprofit MEWA approved; Fort Wayne prepares for DIII tourney; Dems outline priorities 5:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of January 6, 2026. An Evansville-based foundation has received regulatory approval to establish a Multi-Employer Welfare Arrangement, or MEWA, to help improve access to quality, affordable health care by nonprofits throughout the state. The city of Fort Wayne is preparing to host eight teams in the qua…

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1/5/26 PM UPDATE: Motion growth in Bloomington; Rokita sues Lilly; Jasper mayor to resign 7:17

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of Jan. 5, 2026. Bloomington-based sports technology startup Motion is celebrating the company's growth in its first year. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's office has filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Co. over insulin prices. The mayor of Jasper has announced plans to resign at the end of Ma…

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Kendall & Casey Hour 3, 1-5-2026 39:05

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Rep. Becca Balint on the capture of Nicolás Maduro 45:47

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Following the US attack on Venezuela and the capture of it's president and first lady, we're joined by Rep. Becca Balint to get her thoughts on what's transpired and what's ahead. We are also joined by Vermont State Rep. Troy Headrick, an Independent, who has introduced legislation related to the state's involvement in Federal deployment of the Ver…

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Kendall & Casey Hour 2, 1-5-2026 38:17

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Kendall & Casey Hour 1, 1-5-2026 36:29

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1/5/26 AM UPDATE: Hammond mayor on Chicago Bears; Indiana home sales see seasonal slowdown 5:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of January 5, 2026. The mayor of Hammond is predicting that the Chicago Bears will ultimately choose northwest Indiana for its new stadium location, and he's working to make sure his city is selected. Home sales in Indiana see a seasonal slowdown in November. An Elkhart optometry practice is the first i…

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IU Wins Rose Bowl, Violent Crime Down In Indy, Fletcher Place Restaurant Changing, Self-Service Kiosks More Popular at BMV, INDOT Prepares For Winter Weather 5:55

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The Indiana University football team has done the unthinkable, winning the Rose Bowl. Murders and violent crime in Indianapolis is trending downward. Ten years ago, Bon Appétit magazine named Milktooth one of its “Best New Restaurants” in America. The Indiana BMV says more people are skipping the counter to use self-service kiosks to renew their re…

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Kendall & Casey Hour 3, 1-2-2026 41:26

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With Brad Klopfenstein & Jerry Lopez filling in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Kendall And Casey