Left of Midlife

Hoosier Hunger Games

This week on Left of Midlife, we're diving into the post-primary breakdown of the state senate races and what it means for Indiana voters.   What started as a battle over maps quickly turned into a full-blown power struggle involving millions in outside spending, loyalty tests, leadership pressure, and growing questions about the future of Indiana Senate leadership, including whether Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray can survive the fallout. But this episode isn't just about political drama. It's about what happens when fear, retaliation, and party loyalty begin shaping the people making decisions about our schools, healthcare, and democracy itself.   Because local politics isn't boring anymore.   LOML is an Empulse Podcast Network production.

The Primary Episode: Stress, Stats, and Celebration

The votes are counted, the yard signs are fading, and Indiana's primary election season is officially over...mostly. In this episode of Left of Midlife, we break down the wins, the losses, surprises, and political shake ups from primary night.   We're talking voter turnout, congressional and state races, Trump-backed candidates, redistricting battles, campaign spending, and what all of it could mean heading into November. Did Indiana become the exception to the rule this cycle? And what does that say about voters right now?   And yes...we're also talking about Tiffanie winning her primary for State House District 63. From the stress and exhaustion of campaigning to the emotions of election night and what comes next, we're pulling back the curtain on what running for office actually feels like behind the polished Facebook posts and campaign photos.   It's part political analysis, part group therapy, and part celebration.

An Accidental Social Experiment

This weekend, Tiffanie canvassed in rural Indiana, and what she found might surprise you.   In this episode, we're talking about what really happens when you step outside the noise of social media and actually talk to people. No labels. No assumptions. Just real conversations about real life. From cost of living and schools to jobs and opportunities; it turns out we have more in common than we think.    So why does it feel like we're so divided?   We dig into how politics has shifted away from listening, why candidates often miss the mark, and what it looks like to truly connect with voter...regardless of where they fall politically.   Because maybe the answer isn't louder opinions...it's better conversations.    Volunteer to knock doors with Tiffanie and Marsha at www.TiffanieArthur.com [http://www.tiffaniearthur.com/]

Careless People

What happens when the loudest voices get the most attention...and the most thoughtful ones get ignored?   This week on Left of Midlife, we're diving into a conversation sparked by the book Careless People, by Sarah Wynn-Williams, and what it reveals about the world we're living in right now.    From social media to politics to everyday life, it's starting to feel like bad behavior isn't just common...it's rewarded. Along the way, we're sharing real experiences from the week, moments that made us pause, and what this means for our communities, our conversations, and the example we're setting.    Because if attention is currency...we need to start asking what we're spending it on.

The Friendship Basket

Making friends as an adult is weird...and we're finally saying it out loud.   From awkward first hangouts to the unspoken rules of what actually makes friendships work in midlife, we're breaking down the reality of adult friendships (honestly, humorously, and without overthinking it...ok maybe just a little).   If you've ever wondered, "are we actually friends?"...this ones for you.    LOML is brought to you by Home and Harvest Property, Mike DeCoursey Realtor and Fair Shake with Brian Emmons airing each Saturday at 8:05 on WRZR streaming at Razor945.com, 9:05 on Memories 107.9 and 10:05 on the General. WAMWamfm.com