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Empowering women for elected office. Insightful conversations with Deb Chubb to understand and change the future of legislature and politics in Indiana.
Meet the first African American woman to be on the ballot in Indiana for US Senate, Dr. Valerie McCray.
Indiana's one saving grace is that we are close to Illinois where women compassionately provide abortion care to women who are making responsible decisions about their ability to gestate, birth, and raise healthy children. Join Alison Dreith to learn about the work she does to help women.
How do we talk about abortion? Join Dr. Caitlin Bernard for a conversation about the realities of abortion in Indiana.
Join David Pepper for step-by-step instructions on how to return the State Legislature to a representative government by the people, for the people. We can do this Indiana!
Tired of extremist, non-transparent legislating by State Senators and Representatives who are completely unaccountable to their constituencies? How about a breath of fresh, open, intelligent governance? Join Dr. Jennifer McCormick for a chat about what she's hearing from Hoosiers across the state. Visit her website for more information: www.McCormickforGov.com
Carbon Capture and Sequestration are coming to a town near you. Watch out! The right wing supermajority Indiana Legislature has once again been bought out by private investors to support a new industry that may cause more harm than good. Join Kerwin Olson, Executive Director of Citizens Action Coalition, to break it down and explain the merits of Hydrogen as a renewable energy source.
It's hard to appreciate the immense positive impact of the US Supreme Ct decision in Talevski vs. HHC of Marion County relative to all the other wild decisions released this year. But, this ruling is huge. Join attorney Susie Talevski for the incredible story.
What is the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution? Join Bettina Hager to learn more about women's long fight to be full and equal citizens under the law.
The intersection of Christian Nationalism and misogyny, the history of reproductive rights in women's struggle for a fair shot at financial success; and an update on the legal challenge to Indiana's abortion ban based on religious freedom. Join Sheila Kennedy for another lively conversation.
Gary, Indiana, the mother of the Region (Northwest Indiana), is facing new environmental challenges from the emerging plastics/recycling/waste-to-fuel/garbage transit/storage industries. Join Carolyn McCrady of Gary Advocates for Responsible Development (GARD) for a dive into an Environmental Justice Zone with a rich history and the work to stop more pollution and turn Gary around.
While the Republican supermajority has been stealing our energy to fight cultural wedge issues, this is what's happening to the future for young Hoosiers.
Great news!! The Indiana State Democratic Party has finally approved a Women's Caucus. Let's bring women's issues front of mind and keep them there until we can live as full and equal citizens! Meet Roxanna Murray, president of IFDW and leader of the Indiana Democratic Party Women's Caucus.
Here's an organization of super smart women connecting Hoosiers to important policies and ways to make change in Indiana. Check out their Facebook page, MADVOTERS Indiana Community
What happened to Hoosier Democrats in 2022? What can we do better? And, why do Hoosier Democrats send their money to out-of-state candidates? Join Joe Mackey, Congressional District 4 Chair, 2020 Congressional Candidate, and all-around wonderful Hoosier for a chat about Indiana politics.
Underground plumes of toxic chemicals have been contaminating the water and indoor air in Martinsville for years. Cancer, reduced academic capacity, brain impacts that result in criminal behavior are among the consequences associated with exposure. Join Tom Wallace to learn about his ongoing mission to bring environmental justice to central Indiana.
Cynthia Richie-Terrell, Founder of Represent Women, Reflect US, and Fair Vote, throws a life line from the East Coast.
Breaking down the current state of Indiana's near-total ban on abortion SEA 1 after Owen Circuit Court II Judge Kelsey Blake Hanlon's Preliminary Injunction was granted to IndianaACLU, with Sheila Suess Kennedy - read about her amazing career at: https://sheilakennedy.net/about/
An experienced, over-qualified candidate for Indiana State Auditor. Join Zenai Brooks, CPA for a conversation about the oversight we need in State government.
Title IX is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. Where did it come from? What did it do to help women? Where is going? Join Dr. Bonnie Morris, Author, Historian, Feminist, and College Professor who has been teaching on the topic for over 25 years, for a great conversation about the impact of Title IX.
We need strong Democratic women in the State House to restore balance and sanity to Indiana. Robin Williams is an experienced, intelligent candidate for Indiana State House District 30. All Hands Deck! Let's get her elected.
Indiana has its first environmental Political Action Committee to support candidates who are committed to addressing the Climate Crisis. Join Jennifer Christie, Chair of Indiana United for the Future to learn more about why this is so important.
Heidi Beidinger is already an exceptional community leader. Now she is stepping up to bring her skill and persistence to the State House to support inclusion and women's fundamental rights for House District 5.
Katherine Rybak is in a three-way race against a conservative Republican and and even more conservative Independent. This is a district that could turn blue. And, she's an awesome candidate, a Lawyer for the people.
Donna Griffin, writer, journalist, teacher, candidate for Indiana State House District 88.
Meet Gary Snyder, candidate for US Congress in Indiana's 6th district, who will replace one of the most ineffective, dishonest members of congress.
Get to know Democratic US Congressional candidate (IN08), Ray McCormick, a conservation farmer seeking to preserve Indiana's natural resources for generations to come.
Get to know Democratic US Congressional candidate (IN08), Ray McCormick, a conservation farmer seeking to preserve Indiana's natural resources for generations to come.
Cinde Wirth is the answer for Indiana's Congressional District 6. Take a look and then do all you can to replace Greg Pence with an intelligent, forward-thinking advocate for families, public education, and sustainable economic development.
One more problem with living in a supermajority Republican state is the free pass for utility monopolies to determine the price of our electricity, gas, and their environmental impact.
Are all these Indiana State tax cuts working for us? Join economist, Michael Hicks, for a conversation about his research on the impact of taking the "Mississippi Approach".
What can County Prosecutors do to affect criminal justice reform? Join Ryan Mears, Marion Co Prosecutor, for a conversation about how Indiana's excessive and racially disproportionate incarceration rate impacts all of us.
Join Susan Thomas from NWI Just Transition to learn what should be happening in Indiana State Legislature to protect our drinking water and what is actually happening in the State Legislature.
Join Bill Moreau of the Indiana Citizen Education Foundation for a dive into the INCHI report about Hoosiers' weak Civic Health rating.
The number of deaths at the hands of an intimate partner in Indiana nearly doubled during the Pandemic. But, no one seems interested in talking about it. Might a fair representation of women in the State House make a difference? Join Denise Koebcke, Exec Dir of the Caring Place for a conversation about what's happening and what we can do to help.
Meet Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., Democratic candidate for US Senate. What are the most important bills laying around in the Senate gathering dust because Senate Republicans are able to strangle forward progress? How can we take back democracy?
One of Indiana's youngest environmental activists shows us how it's done. Join Rahul Durai for a discussion about Indiana environmental legislation of Christmas past and Christmas future.
Join Indiana State Rep. Maureen Bauer (HD6) and State Sen. Shelli Yoder (SD40) for a conversation about the upcoming 2022 State Legislative session. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
If Indiana legislators can pass any legislation without fear of being voted out because of gerrymandered districts, do we still live in a democratic Republic? Join David Pepper, author of "Laboratories of Autocracy", for a discussion about the pattern of election manipulation in State Houses in Indiana and around the country where democracy is being destroyed.
Who are the Climate Crisis champions in the Indiana State Legislature? Join St. Rep. Carey Hamilton (HD 87) for her report from the COP26 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow, Scotland and the impact of Climate Change in Indiana.
Join Christine Greig, former legislator and Democratic Leader in the Michigan Legislature, for a conversation about the importance of fair representation for women in state legislatures and how to achieve fair representation.
Why do women need fair representation in the State Legislature? Join Mary Noone, Chair of Indiana Women's Action Movement, for a conversation about their innovative programs to support Democratic women who want to take a seat at the table.
The visceral anger at Republicans seeking to make women less than full and equal citizens is hard to contain. Join Attorney Destiny Scott Wells for a conversation about the latest attacks on women by Republican misogynists. Then, show up to be counted in protest this Saturday at an event near you.
Join Film Maker, Sybil Drew for back story about her documentary about the industrial development of the Indiana Enterprise Center near New Carlisle and the persistent, well-organized community who continue to fight for protection of green space and environmental quality of life.
Join Kate Hess Pace for the enlightening back story of grassroots organizing around issues that Hoosiers care about.
Join Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana's last elected State Superintendent of Schools for a conversation about the decline of public education at the hands of the supermajority Republican state legislature and Governor.
What issues do young members of the LGBTQ+ community face in Indiana? Join Chris Paulsen, Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Youth Group, for a revealing view of Indiana from an LGBTQ+ perspective.
Destiny Scott Wells joins me for a fourth installment in our ongoing performance review of the IN AG Todd Rokita Clown Show. It just gets better and better.
How does our current US Senator Todd Young fail us? Let me count the ways with Dr. Valerie McCray, 2022 Democratic candidate for US Senate.
Are young Hoosiers really disengaged from politics? Meet Michael Dunham and Andrea Engel of United Rural Democrats. They are reaching out to voters where they are and using their listening ears.
Are young Hoosiers really disengaged from public activism? Meet Annabel Prokopy, a high school senior, with a successful podcast and local following working to Confront Climate Change.
Are members of the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana protected from discrimination and "conversion therapy". Join Attorney Kathleen Delaney and State Senator JD Ford for an update of the case against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and legislative action in the General Assembly.
Who is getting the money from the Democratic American Rescue Plan? Everyone, that's who. Join State Representative Maureen Bauer (HD 6), for a breakdown of the ARP funding for Hoosiers of all political parties.
Join Angela Elliott, 2020 candidate for Indiana House District 93, for a performance review of Republican rookie State Representative, John Jacob.
Join Sheila Kennedy, attorney, former ICLU Executive Director, and retired IUPUI O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Professor, and author of a terrific daily blog, for a great conversation about the impact of misinformation on Indiana politics.
Struggling to keep up with the shenanigans of our Indiana Attorney General? Wondering how much his shenanigans are costing Hoosier taxpayers? Join Destiny Scott Wells for a lively update on the self-promoting spectacle of Todd Rokita.
Did the State Representative elected to Indiana House District 84 serve the district in 2021? 2020 State Rep candidate Emma Steele checks in with a performance review.
Could this be the moment to fight for better wages and benefits? Join Mark Gevaart of My Labor Radio to talk about the possibilities that union organizing present to address the real reason Hoosiers are not taking jobs at fast food restaurants.
Join US Representative Frank Mrvan of Indiana's 1st Congressional District to learn why Hoosiers need unions and how they can be protected by the PRO Act.
Join Brandon Evans, CEO of HOPE, Hoosiers Organized People Energized, for a conversation about how a few more hundred thousand registered voters could change Indiana.
Does anyone care about clean drinking water? Join Dr. Indra Frank, Hoosier Environmental Council's Water Policy Director, and Deb Chubb for a conversation about the devastating impact of Indiana Republicans' successful initiative to destroy protected wetlands.
Meet Haneefah Khaaliq, 2022 Democratic candidate for US Senate. She is running to replace Republican Senator Todd Young.
Join Steve Key, ED and General Counsel for Hoosier State Press Assoc., for a conversation about how our diminishing access to legitimate news and government information locks us out of important public oversight.
Join U.S. Congressman, Andre Carson, from Indiana's 7th Congressional district for a breakdown of the almost $6 billion (on top of the $1,400 checks) headed to Indiana to help Hoosiers from the American Rescue Plan.
Join Destiny Scott Wells on Indiana Politics with Deb Chubb, for an update on Indiana Attorney General, Todd Rokita's absurd testimony at the US Senate hearings about the For the People Act.
Join Vi Simpson, former State Senator, and Indiana Legend of women in politics for a discussion about how she would run the Indiana Democratic Party.
Join Karen Francisco, Editorial Page Editor, Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette and Deb Chubb for a conversation about the most dangerous legislation raging through the most dangerous session at Indiana State House.
Meet Myla Eldridge, candidate (unopposed) for Indiana State Democratic Party Vice-Chair.
Join Paul Kendrick, Executive Director of Rust Belt Rising, and Deb Chubb for a conversation about the common challenges, strategies, and hopes for Democrats in six Midwestern states.
Join Dr. Woody Myers on Indiana Politics with Deb Chubb, for a discussion about the future of the Indiana Democratic Party.
Destiney Scott Wells, JD joins Deb Chubb for a discussion about the proper and improper roles of the Indiana State Attorney General.
Join Christina Hale and Deb Chubb for a conversation about women in politics and the future of the Indiana Democratic party.
Join Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Deb Chubb for a discussion about the current Indiana State legislation that send public education funding to wealthy families and for-profit corporations toward the complete privatization of public education in Indiana.
Join Jennifer Haan of Moms Demand Action, and Deb Chubb for an update on Indiana Republicans' push for no-questions-asked gun ownership, expanded protection for pointing guns, and lack of attention to rising gun violence and suicide.
Join James Wells, candidate for Indiana State Democratic Party Vice-Chair, and Deb Chubb for a discussion about how to bring the IN Dem party to a higher level.
If you could draw your own Indiana political district map, what would it look like? Join Julia Vaughn, Executive Director of Common Cause Indiana and Deb Chubb for a conversation about how district maps are being drawn by the current Republican-led Indiana State Legislature and her incredible new project that allows Hoosiers to show legislators how it should be done.
Arielle Brandy, Pres of the Indiana Young Democrats joins Deb Chubb for a real conversation about engaging all constituencies in the Indiana Democratic Party.
Infant and Maternal Health, Farmland Conservation, and much more. Join Deb Chubb and State Rep Maureen Bauer (HD6) for a discussion about important legislative efforts at the Indiana State House.
Equal pay for equal work, Paid Family leave, Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, Net Metering, and much more. Join State Senator Shelli Yoder and Deb Chubb to talk about some of the bills being introduced in the State Senate.
Police Reform, Cultural Bias Training for Health Care Workers, Access to Telehealth services for Medicaid Recipients, Special Renter Courts, Addressing Racial disparities in Health Care. Join State Rep Robin Shackleford and Deb Chubb for an up to the minute update about important proposed legislation in the Indiana State House.
Join me for a conversation with Alessia Modjarrad, President of the College Democrats of Indiana. What should we, could we, expect from a good Democratic party in Indiana? And, how do we engage young people to participate in politics?
Join Evelyn Brown, Democratic County Chair of Clay County, and Deb Chubb for a conversation about what makes the Democratic party work at the County level and why that is the most important focus for the Indiana Democratic party in 2021.
Learn about the leadership structure and process of the Indiana Democratic Party. And, listen to State Chair candidate Karlee Macer's vision for the future of the Indiana Democratic party.
Join Dr. Edie Hardcastle and Deb Chubb for a conversation about how Democratic politics at the County level can help Democrats win in 2022.