Indiana’s legislative session opened with a touch of chaos. In this episode, Blake and Earl break down how a push for mid-decade redistricting unfolded, why deeply gerrymandered maps advanced in the House, and what ultimately led the Indiana Senate to reject them. From national political pressure to rare moments of bipartisan resistance, they unpack what happened, why it mattered, and how it reshaped the start of the 2026 session. Plus: what this detour means for real Hoosier issues like chil...
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Indiana’s legislative session opened with a touch of chaos. In this episode, Blake and Earl break down how a push for mid-decade redistricting unfolded, why deeply gerrymandered maps advanced in the House, and what ultimately led the Indiana Senate to reject them. From national political pressure to rare moments of bipartisan resistance, they unpack what happened, why it mattered, and how it reshaped the start of the 2026 session. Plus: what this detour means for real Hoosier issues like chil...
Bipartisanship, Budgets & Boundaries w/Rep. Matt Lehman
Session Sessions
31 minutes
10 months ago
Bipartisanship, Budgets & Boundaries w/Rep. Matt Lehman
In a first for the podcast, Blake and Earl sit down with a member of Republican leadership, House Majority Floor Leader Matt Lehman, to discuss the first half of Indiana’s 2025 legislative session. From budget battles to bipartisanship, Rep. Lehman shares his insights on the key issues shaping the Statehouse, what surprised him this session, and how the shifting political climate is affecting policymaking. We also discuss the growing disconnect between the public and government and the lesson...
Session Sessions
Indiana’s legislative session opened with a touch of chaos. In this episode, Blake and Earl break down how a push for mid-decade redistricting unfolded, why deeply gerrymandered maps advanced in the House, and what ultimately led the Indiana Senate to reject them. From national political pressure to rare moments of bipartisan resistance, they unpack what happened, why it mattered, and how it reshaped the start of the 2026 session. Plus: what this detour means for real Hoosier issues like chil...
