Episodes
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Breaking down Indiana's Senate race
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly and Republican challenger Mike Braun are locked in one of the nation's most-watched Senate races. The winner could determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Already, some $61 million has been spent by the campaigns, political parties and independent organizations trying to sway Hoosier voters, who go to the polls Nov. 6. Polls show the race is a tossup.
Host Mason King talks to IBJ political reporter Lindsey Erdody about the race, her experience on the campaign trail with the candidates, and what we know about early voting.
See Lindsey's stories about the Senate race — including profiles of Mike Braun and Joe Donnelly — at IBJ.com.
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
IBJ Podcast: Why business execs say the state needs a hate-crime law
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Central Indiana business leaders are pushing lawmakers to pass a hate-crime law, joining 45 states that already have one in place. They say without it, Indiana is an unappealing place for workers, especially younger workers who want their employers involved in social and community issues.
Host Mason King talks with Ann Murtlow, CEO of United Way of Central Indiana, and Jeff Smulyan, CEO of Emmis Communications, about why they signed a letter of support for a hate-crime law. And Mason role plays with both, pretending to be a lawmaker who needs to be convinced to vote for the legislation.
For more information, check out IBJ reporter Lindsey Erdody's story in this week's IBJ.