Indiana Lawmakers

Session Review with Reporters and Experts

Indiana Lawmakers is now in its 43rd 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 sentators, 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).

2024 Season

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

March 15, 2024

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

Higher Education

March 8, 2024

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

Environment and Energy

March 1, 2024

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

Elections

February 23, 2024

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

AI and Data

February 16, 2024

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

Public Health

February 9, 2024

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

Education

February 2, 2024

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

Economic Development

January 26, 2024

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

Gov. Eric Holcomb

January 19, 2024

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

Caucus Leadership

January 12, 2024

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

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

May 12, 2023

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

Legislative Wrap-Up with Caucus Leaders

May 5, 2023

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

Alcohol Sales

April 28, 2023

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

Housing Affordability

April 21, 2023

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

Anti-Transgender Bills

April 14, 2023

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

The Budget

April 7, 2023

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

School Vouchers

March 31, 2023

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

Containing Healthcare Costs

March 24, 2023

Indiana legislators are weighing potential remedies for healthcare costs.

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?

March 10, 2023

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

Harmful Materials in School Libraries?

March 3, 2023

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

Decriminalizing Marijuana

February 24, 2023

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

ESG Funds in State Investments

February 17, 2023

Should state investments focus only on maximizing returns?

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

February 3, 2023

Eric Holcomb will discuss his 2023 agenda.

Constitutional Amendment Addressing Bail

January 27, 2023

A proposed state constitutional amendment for bail

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

January 13, 2023

Indiana Lawmakers are back to work and so are we.

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