Indiana Lawmakers

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Indiana Lawmakers is now in its 44th season! Only in production during the Indiana General Assembly’s sessions, this show keeps Hoosiers updated on the hottest issues being debated by the state’s legislators. Host Jon Schwantes and legislative analyst Ed Feigenbaum take you behind the closed doors of the Statehouse. Indiana's governor, state senators, representatives, as well as industry experts weigh in on topics ranging from education to heathcare. 

Indiana Lawmakers is a co-operative production of WFYI Public Media and the other member stations of IPBS (Indiana's Public Broadcasting Stations).

TV Schedule

Friday

April 18, 2025
7:30PM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Friday

April 18, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
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Friday

April 25, 2025
7:30PM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Friday

April 25, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
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2025 Season

Local Government
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Local Government
April 10, 2025

What is the balance of responsibilities and power between local and state government?

Economic Development
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Economic Development
April 4, 2025

Lawmakers discuss efforts to recalibrate the state’s economic-development strategy.

Infrastructure
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Infrastructure
March 25, 2025

Indiana's infrastructure is in need of repair...but how do we pay for it?

Higher Education
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Higher Education
March 19, 2025

Indiana’s public colleges and universities are balancing autonomy and the legislature’s...

Energy
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Energy
March 13, 2025

Indiana is coal country, but is that changing? Learn about the state’s energy future in this...

Housing
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Housing
March 6, 2025

Is the American dream of home ownership still possible for Hoosiers?

Halftime Report
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Halftime Report
February 28, 2025

Experts analyze the first eight weeks of the legislative session and the debates that lie ahead....

Healthcare
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Healthcare
February 20, 2025

Legislators on both sides of the aisle have made the reduction of healthcare costs a top priority....

Education
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Education
February 14, 2025

The panel discusses funding, access, and deregulation in the changing education landscape....

Governor Mike Braun
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Governor Mike Braun
February 6, 2025

Indiana’s Governor, Republican Mike Braun, talks about immigration, January 6th, DEI and...

DEI or MEI
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DEI or MEI
January 30, 2025

The governor changes DEI—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to MEI—Merit, Excellence, and...

The Budget
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The Budget
January 24, 2025

Lawmakers discuss the budget process and priorities for the 2025 legislative session.

Caucus Leadership, Part 2
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Caucus Leadership, Part 2
January 17, 2025

Indiana's legislative leaders are back on Indiana Lawmakers.

Caucus Leadership, Part 1
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Caucus Leadership, Part 1
January 10, 2025

Caucus leaders discuss upcoming bills for the 2025 Indiana legislative session.

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2024 Season

Session Review with Reporters and Experts
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Session Review with Reporters and Experts
March 22, 2024

The last word on Indiana's legislative session goes to the people who follow it closest.

Session Review with Caucus Leaders
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Session Review with Caucus Leaders
March 15, 2024

We review the Indiana 2024 legislative session with House and Senate caucus leaders.

Higher Education
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Higher Education
March 8, 2024

Who should control what gets taught or said at Indiana's public colleges and universities?...

Environment and Energy
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Environment and Energy
March 1, 2024

Examine the tension between two shades of environmental and energy policy priorities.

Elections
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Elections
February 23, 2024

In 2022, Indiana ranked 50th in voter turnout. What's to blame for poor civic engagement?

AI and Data
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AI and Data
February 16, 2024

How are lawmakers addressing issues with data privacy and dangerous developments with AI?

Public Health
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Public Health
February 9, 2024

How can we improve the accessibility, affordability and efficacy of Indiana healthcare?

Education
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Education
February 2, 2024

See if Indiana makes the grade when it comes to improving our state’s education outcomes....

Economic Development
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Economic Development
January 26, 2024

Economic development has shifted, and communities are asking for more transparency.

Gov. Eric Holcomb
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Gov. Eric Holcomb
January 19, 2024

Our final post-State of the State interview with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.

Caucus Leadership
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Caucus Leadership
January 12, 2024

Jon Schwantes talks with Indiana's caucus leaders about their goals for the 2024 session.

Session Primer
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Session Primer
January 5, 2024

Explore the effects of 2023's budget session and look ahead towards 2024.

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Episode Archive

Statehouse Journalists Discuss The Session
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Statehouse Journalists Discuss The Session
May 12, 2023

We take a final look back at the Indiana General Assembly’s eventful 2023 session.

Legislative Wrap-Up with Caucus Leaders
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Legislative Wrap-Up with Caucus Leaders
May 5, 2023

The Indiana General Assembly’s 2023 session wrapped up last week.

Alcohol Sales
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Alcohol Sales
April 28, 2023

What’s the right mix of government oversight and consumer choice regarding alcohol sales?...

Housing Affordability
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Housing Affordability
April 21, 2023

This episode asks legislators about the lack of affordable housing in Indiana.

Anti-Transgender Bills
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Anti-Transgender Bills
April 14, 2023

This episode examines some of the nearly 20 “anti-trans” bills introduced this session....

The Budget
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The Budget
April 7, 2023

Final negotiations over the state’s biennial budget are fast approaching.

School Vouchers
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School Vouchers
March 31, 2023

A “universal voucher” proposal may double the amount Hoosier taxpayers spend on vouchers....

Containing Healthcare Costs
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Containing Healthcare Costs
March 24, 2023

Indiana legislators are weighing potential remedies for healthcare costs.

Mental Health Services Legislation
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Mental Health Services Legislation
March 17, 2023

The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness is a critically important issue...

Secure Elections or Voter Suppression?
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Secure Elections or Voter Suppression?
March 10, 2023

Is pending anti-voter-fraud legislation security or voter suppression?

Harmful Materials in School Libraries?
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Harmful Materials in School Libraries?
March 3, 2023

Could legislation currently being considered at the Statehouse send educators to prison?

Decriminalizing Marijuana
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Decriminalizing Marijuana
February 24, 2023

Is it time in Indiana to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis?

ESG Funds in State Investments
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ESG Funds in State Investments
February 17, 2023

Should state investments focus only on maximizing returns?

Political Parties in School Board Elections
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Political Parties in School Board Elections
February 10, 2023

Should Hoosiers seeking election to a public-school board run with a political party?

Governor Eric Holcomb
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Governor Eric Holcomb
February 3, 2023

Eric Holcomb will discuss his 2023 agenda.

Constitutional Amendment Addressing Bail
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Constitutional Amendment Addressing Bail
January 27, 2023

A proposed state constitutional amendment for bail

Governor's Push for a Sweeping Overhaul of Public Health
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Governor's Push for a Sweeping Overhaul of Public Health
January 20, 2023

We’ll examine Governor Holcomb’s push for a sweeping overhaul of the state’s public health...

Looking Ahead at the 2023 Session
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Looking Ahead at the 2023 Session
January 13, 2023

Indiana Lawmakers are back to work and so are we.

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Local Government
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Local Government
April 11, 2025

What is the balance of responsibilities and power between local and state government?

Economic Development
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Economic Development
April 4, 2025

Lawmakers discuss efforts to recalibrate the state’s economic-development strategy. ...

Infrastructure
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Infrastructure
March 28, 2025

Indiana's infrastructure is in need of repair...but how do we pay for it?

Higher Education
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Higher Education
March 21, 2025

Indiana’s public colleges and universities are balancing autonomy and the legislature’s...

Energy
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Energy
March 14, 2025

Indiana is coal country. But is that changing? Learn about the state’s energy future...

Housing
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Housing
March 7, 2025

Is the American dream of home ownership still possible for Hoosiers?

Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4408 - Halftime Report
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Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4408 - Halftime Report
February 28, 2025

Experts analyze the first eight weeks of the legislative session and the debates that lie ahead....

Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4407 - Healthcare
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Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4407 - Healthcare
February 21, 2025

Legislators on both sides of the aisle have made the reduction of healthcare costs a top priority....

Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4406 - Education
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Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4406 - Education
February 14, 2025

Our panel discusses funding, access, and deregulation in education.

Governor Braun
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Governor Braun
February 7, 2025

Indiana’s Governor, Republican Mike Braun, talks about immigration, January 6th, DEI...

DEI or MEI
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DEI or MEI
January 31, 2025

The governor changes DEI—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to MEI—Merit, Excellence,...

The 2025 Budget
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The 2025 Budget
January 24, 2025

The state budgeting process is, as they say, complicated. Host Jon Schwantes, sits down with...

Legislative Leadership part II
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Legislative Leadership part II
January 17, 2025

Host Jon Schwantes welcomes House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray along...

Legislative Leadership Part I
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Legislative Leadership Part I
January 10, 2025

Host Jon Schwantes speaks with Indiana's legislative Leadership, Speaker Todd Huston, Senate...

Session Review
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Session Review
March 22, 2024

As always, the last word on Indiana's legislative session goes to the people who follow it...

Caucus Leaders
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Caucus Leaders
March 15, 2024

At the outset of the 2024 short session, the leadership of Republican supermajorities predicted...

Higher Education
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Higher Education
March 8, 2024

This month, "March Madness" might not necessarily refer to basketball, but to the...

Environment and Energy
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Environment and Energy
March 1, 2024

Green comes in many shades, but they don't always go together. Take, for example, the seeming...

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