Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Taxpayer Group: Data Centers Can Help, Not Hurt, Indiana Ratepayers

The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) says Hoosier taxpayers and utility customers can be “victors, not victims” in the AI and data center boom—if state and local officials handle policy correctly.

Democrats Send Up an SOS

Beau Bayh captured the Indiana Democratic nomination for Secretary of State Saturday, defeating Blythe Potter 1,383 to 885 — a 61–39 split on 2,269 ballots cast, with one blank. The Treasurer and Comptroller nominations were uncontested.

Patrick on the Bears

The Chicago Bears' stadium saga, from both sides of the state line. Illinois broadcaster Patrick Pfingsten breaks down the chaotic end of the legislative session and why no deal got across the finish line — then Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott makes Indiana's case, laying out the $1.3–1.4 billion offer and why he expects a yes or no from the Bears by June 30. Plus, McDermott on Saturday's Democratic state convention, the Bayh-Potter Secretary of State fight, and why he's rooting for more than two parties.

Mayor Tom on Bears and SOS

The Chicago Bears' stadium saga, from both sides of the state line. Illinois broadcaster Patrick Pfingsten breaks down the chaotic end of the legislative session and why no deal got across the finish line — then Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott makes Indiana's case, laying out the $1.3–1.4 billion offer and why he expects a yes or no from the Bears by June 30. Plus, McDermott on Saturday's Democratic state convention, the Bayh-Potter Secretary of State fight, and why he's rooting for more than two parties.

Indy CCC - Andy Nielsen

Indy CCC - Andy Nielsen by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz