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All INdiana Politics Conversations: Vop Osili, part 1

Vop Osili has served on the Indianapolis City-County Council for 15 years, including eight as the council president. What most people don't know about him is he's an architect who has designed buildings around the world, including here in Indianapolis. And he spent his early childhood alternating between Haughville on the near west side and his father's native Nigeria. In this new interview, Osili tells News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist about the way this upbringing shaped his approach to politics and to life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

IU expert explains risk of terror attacks from Iran on Indiana

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, News 8's government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talks to Prof. Jamsheed Choksy, director of the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center at IU. Choksy explains why the threat of terrorist attacks by Iran in Indiana is low but cyberattacks are a threat to take seriously. Secretary of State Diego Morales explains his decision to partner with a conservative youth group to register voters. Plus, Indiana's best political team assesses the TSA funding fight and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's hearing on consumer utility rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Ball State economist explains how Strait of Hormuz crisis affects Indiana

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Ball State University economics Prof. Michael Hicks explains why Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is driving up gas prices in Indiana and why the Hoosier State is more sensitive to oil price shocks than most states. Plus, Gov. Mike Braun directs $1 billion in incentives to life sciences companies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Sen. Jim Banks discusses Iran air strikes

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Sen. Jim Banks says he expects the Trump administration will meet its objectives in the war with Iran in days, not months. Banks discusses the status of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the U.S.' apparent involvement in an air strike that killed more than 165 at an Iranian school. Plus, State Treasurer Daniel Elliott explains why he wants federal regulators to block the acquisition of AES Indiana by a consortium of investors led by Blackrock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Carson and Young discuss air strikes; Ballard runs as independent

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Sen. Todd Young and Rep. Andre Carson discuss what they have learned from the Trump administration's briefings on the air strikes on Iran. Plus, Indiana's best political team assesses former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard's chances of success following Ballard's announcement he will run for secretary of state as an independent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].