Left of Midlife

Conventionally Speaking: Part 2

Four Republicans. One nomination. A whole lot of convention drama.    The week on Left of Midlife, we're unpacking the Indiana Republican State Convention and the four-way battle for Secretary of State. Why does this race matter? What does the outcome tell us about the direction of the Indiana GOP? And what role did delegates...not primary voters...play in deciding who will oversee Indiana's elections?   We're talking party politics, election administration, convention culture, walkout songs, and what this all means heading into November...with the usual dose of snark, side-eye, and midlife perspective.   Because sometimes the most important races are the ones hardly anyone's paying attention to.

"Conventionally Speaking"

The ballots have been counted, the convention swag has been packed away, and Indiana Democrats have their nominees. This week we're diving into the Secretary of State race, what the results tell us about the direction of the party, and whether Democrats are focusing on what it will actually take to win in November.   As a county party chair, and candidate, Tiffanie shares her perspective from the convention floor while Marsha helps unpack the bigger picture. From convention-floor observations to grassroots realities, we're talking strategy, expectations, and the difference between winning a convention and winning an election.   Because those aren't always the same thing.   www.indianaruralsummit.org [http://www.indianaruralsummit.org/] www.TiffanieArthur.com [http://www.tiffaniearthur.com/]

Teaching HS Government with guest Mike DeCoursey

Tiffanie welcomes high school government teacher Mike DeCoursey to share his views of what it's like to teach in this political climate.  This episode was recorded on site at Red Bones Bar and Grill in Montgomery, unfortunately the audio is not up to our standards and we apologize for that.

Terms & Conditions Apply

Last week, we talked about AI. This week, we're talking about where it lives.   Data centers are popping up across Indiana at a rapid pace, bringing promises of economic development, jobs, and investment. But they also raise questions about water, electricity, tax incentives, transparency, and local control. Why is Indiana becoming a hotspot for data center development? Why do so many communities feel like they're learning about these projects after the fact? And who ultimately benefits...and who bears the cost?   Join Marsha and Tiffanie as they dig into Indiana's data center boom, Braun's 'Open for Business' approach, and why residents across the political spectrum are demanding answers.    Because before you click 'I Agree'...it's probably worth reading the terms and conditions.

Alexa...Define Existential Dread

Artificial Intelligence is suddenly everywhere...and the vibes are weird.   This week on Left of Midlife, we're talking about AI, robot anxiety, tech billionaires, and why every company seems determined to shove AI into things that absolutely do not need it. We break down what AI actually is, the risks and possibilities it brings, and what it means for the future work, education, creativity, and everyday life. From deepfakes and data centers to accessibility tools and medical breakthroughs, this episode is equal parts curiosity, concern, and cautious optimism.   Basically this episode is for anyone who's ever looked at a toaster trying to connect to WiFi and thought...absolutely not.