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Despite repeated warnings from Senate President, Pro Tempore Rod Bray, Governor Mike Braun insisted on an up or down vote on mid-cycle redistricting. He got his wish late last week. In the face of intense pressure from not just Braun, but also Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and Turning Point USA, the senate resoundingly rejected adopting new congressional maps by a vote of 31-19. In a saga with many losers, arguably Indiana's Governor and Lt. Governor are at the top of the list. Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redistricting and deleted tweets, Rob goes OFF THE RAILS on Rep. Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a final vote scheduled for Thursday in the Senate, the push for mid-cycle redistricting has hit the home stretch in Indiana. With both sides amping up the pressure, will Governor Mike Braun be able to muscle it across the finish line? Or will the governor suffer an embarrassing defeat in front of the entire nation? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob stops by the studio after speaking against mid-cycle redistricting hearing. Rob Kendall on X: "This was probably the greatest 2 minutes of those Senators lives." / XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob joins the show to GO OFF THE RAILS about his stance on redistricting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indiana House of Representatives is meeting this week and appear ready to approve a new congressional map against public outcry. The real drama begins next week, when the senate will meet to discuss redistricting. Many believe the upper chamber still does not have the votes to approve Governor Mike Braun's top priority. Led by Rod Bray, could the Indiana Senate be set to deliver an embarrassing blow to Braun in front of the entire nation? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 419 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Betsy Mills are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. Great friend of the show Rob Kendall is back with us. Now the host of Kendall & Casey on WIBC in Indianapolis joins us. Henry County Commissioners are about to consider approval of a data center at the Knightstown interchange. Will this be the major project that Henry County says “Yes” to? We recap the crazy two years that Rob Kendall has had, getting Micah Beckwith elected Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, being very involved with the changes to the property tax system in the state, and the fallout when they passed a bill that nobody was happy with. We give him all the credit or the blame for where we are today.  Now there is a redistricting fight and Governor Braun and Beckwith are feuding with the State Senate, including Jean Leising, who represented Henry County for a decade, and still has Rushville. Betsy Mills says she is going to get Congressman Shreve booked on the program. We are getting ready for Thanksgiving. We review traditions, and is it possible to do a “Christmas with the Kranks” and skip a holiday like Thanksgiving? Perhaps Easter, but not this holiday. Finally, we fear our Colts might be in trouble. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Episode 419 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Betsy Mills are your hosts. Zach Burcham is working as your producer. Great friend of the show Rob Kendall is back with us. Now the host of Kendall & Casey on WIBC in Indianapolis joins us. Henry County Commissioners are about to consider approval of a data center at the Knightstown interchange. Will this be the major project that Henry County says “Yes” to? We recap the crazy two years that Rob Kendall has had, getting Micah Beckwith elected Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, being very involved with the changes to the property tax system in the state, and the fallout when they passed a bill that nobody was happy with. We give him all the credit or the blame for where we are today.  Now there is a redistricting fight and Governor Braun and Beckwith are feuding with the State Senate, including Jean Leising, who represented Henry County for a decade, and still has Rushville. Betsy Mills says she is going to get Congressman Shreve booked on the program. We are getting ready for Thanksgiving. We review traditions, and is it possible to do a “Christmas with the Kranks” and skip a holiday like Thanksgiving? Perhaps Easter, but not this holiday.And we fear our Colts might be in trouble. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special Thanksgiving edition of Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz sit down to review some of the stories they were most "thankful" for in 2025. Not necessarily the outcome, but stories that helped shape the program and impacted the listening audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins the show to talk about the redistricting battle and to go OFF THE RAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indiana Senate met for Organization Day and said we will see you in January. That appeared to leave Governor Mike Braun's quest for mid cycle redistricting without a path forward. Braun did not take the news well with a flurry of interviews and statements demanding senators return in December to vote on new maps. The governor also threatened to compel senators to return and said he would work to defeat those who did not. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt discuss a wild day at the Statehouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins the show to GO OFF THE RAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There appears to be a new trend at Indiana Republican functions: The media isn't welcome. From an outright ban at the State Fall Dinner to only allowing media if they purchased a ticket at an event in Owen County, it appears Republicans don't want the media covering their events. The question is why? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey calls-in to respond to our interviews with Sen. Banks and Lt. Gov. Beckwith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senator Greg Goode claims he is undecided on redistricting in Indiana. So he held a townhall in Terre Haute to hear from his constituents. Overwhelmingly, they came out against the idea. In fact, not one person spoke in favor. The event was a disaster for Republicans who claimed polls showing Hoosiers do not want redistricting were wrong. Will Goode's townhall be a red flag to other senators on the fence? Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob joins the show to talk about Lt. Beckwith's Grand Jury scandal, celebrating 87 years of WIBC, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporting from multiple media outlets in Central Indiana have confirmed what has been reported for months: Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith's Office is under investigation by a Marion County Grand Jury. According to the Indy Star and others, the investigation is related to potential sharing of intimate images and ghost employment. The Lt. Governor has repeatedly denied knowledge of the investigation. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt the confirmation of the Grand Jury investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grand Jury investigating Micah Beckwith's office. Pickup lines are no longer a thing. Booger candy. Grand Jury investigation into Micah Beckwith's office. Rob Kendall joins to discuss. Anyone getting dressed up for Halloween? Getting older. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans polling doing well during the Govt Shutdown. Moderators that go into accents when pronouncing foreign names. Craig watched all 18 innings of Monday's World Series game. Indiana Lt. Gov. Beckwith investigated over allegations of payroll fraud, deepfake porn. Aliens might be landing on planet earth today. Karine Jean-Pierre embarrassing book tour demonstrates how she wasn't qualified for the job of press secretary. Kennedy lights up wet match Schumer. Bird theory challenge by women. 1 in 8 people claim that they have lived in a haunted house. Why are there so many used foot massagers for sale on Indy? New Dr Seuss book has been found. Sending aid to Jamaica. Grand Jury investigating Micah Beckwith's office. Pickup lines are no longer a thing. Booger candy. Grand Jury investigation into Micah Beckwith's office. Rob Kendall joins to discuss. Anyone getting dressed up for Halloween? Getting older. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob calls-in to talk about the downside to Gov. Mike Braun calling lawmakers back to the Statehouse next month to redraw Indiana’s congressional districts and address a state and federal tax compliance issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins the show to go OFF THE JAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of utility bills could hang in the balance with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission set to appoint three new members. Luckily for Statehouse Happenings, we got a guy! Our own panelist Jim Merritt serves on the committee making the recommendations to the governor. On this week's program, Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz join Merritt to discuss what he and the panel are looking for in from applicants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins the show to talk about Bruce Springsteen and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within hours of each other, multiple polls showed that Hoosiers are down on redistricting and their governor. As sour as Indiana residents appear to be on changing congressional maps, they may be even less impressed with Mike Braun's performance. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss why the governor and General Assembly won't let redistricting go, and how Braun can right the ship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins to talk about how he thought our discussion with Gov. Braun went yesterday and to of course, GO OFF THE RAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Bayh, son of former Indiana Governor and US Senator Evan Bayh has announced he is running for Secretary of State. This sets up a potential matchup between Bayh and Republican Secretary of State Diego Morales. Bayh's entry to the race gives Democrats perhaps their best opportunity in years to pick up a statewide office. Can Bayh bring the Democrats back to relevance in Indiana? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Several months have passed since Governor Braun signed a much-reviled property tax reform bill into law. As more people learn about the specifics of the bill, public sentiment is only getting worse. From local governments who feel they're losing too much, to taxpayers who did not feel they got nearly enough, the governor's signature issue of 2025 has become a major liability. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt examine how the bill got so bad, and what, if anything, can be done to fix it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins to talk about redistricting, his latest beef, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran Indianapolis newsman Jim Shella recently sat down with Indiana Senate President, Pro Tempore Rod Bray. One of the questions Shella asked Bray was about Republican plans to redraw congressional districts across the state. Bray wanted no part of the question and refused to provide an answer with any specifics. Which has our Statehouse Happenings crew questioning why the redistricting question rages on if even party leadership doesn't want any part of it? Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt explore on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN's Harry Enten spells out GOP *ADVANTAGES* in midterms. Oklahoma becomes the first state where EVERY SINGLE high school will have its own Turning Point USA chapter. Not one Hoosier penny to Communist China. Did the Hendricks County GOP really ban Rob Kendall from the Lincoln Dinner? Should Rob Kendall host his own Lincoln Dinner? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IndyGo planning new bus docking bays by Carson Transit Center, eliminating street parking. Trump at the UN. President Trump said he believed NATO nations should shoot down Russian aircraft that violated their airspace. Fever lose to the Aces. Tearful Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC Rokita advises it would be 'wise' to remove teachers who express support for political violence. Kamala Harris appears to think she almost beat President Trump in the 2024 election, says it was the "closest presidential race in the 21st century." Cereal Wall Art. Rasmussen Poll: 54% of Liberals Call Kirk's Killing 'Understandable' CNN's Harry Enten spells out GOP *ADVANTAGES* in midterms. Oklahoma becomes the first state where EVERY SINGLE high school will have its own Turning Point USA chapter. Not one Hoosier penny to Communist China. Did the Hendricks County GOP really ban Rob Kendall from the Lincoln Dinner? Should Rob Kendall host his own Lincoln Dinner? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rob from Kendall and Casey joins to talk about their interview with former Lt. Gov. staffer Erin Sheridan, Kimmel getting cancelled, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana's Energy and Natural Resources Secretary Suzie Jaworowski has made headlines for encouraging companies attempting energy projects to sue local governments if they don't get their way. Jaworoski, a cabinet member of Governor Mike Braun, made the shocking remarks while speaking to the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute. Her attacks on local governments across the state sparked immediate blowback. Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt examine Jaworowski's inflammatory statements and the potential fallout on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rob from Kendall and Casey joins to talk AES, datacenters moving in, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Public Safety Secretary Jennifer-Ruth Green abruptly resigned last week, raising red flags across Indiana. Then via reporting from the Indiana Captial Chronicle, it came to light that the wheels had apparently been in motion for quite some time, following a remediation agreement in July. The agreement came while Green was the subject of an investigation from the Inspector General. What will be the fallout from the once rising Republican star calling it quits under a cloud of alleged scandal? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey calls-in to give his reaction and response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins to GO OFF THE RAILS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The folks at Fox 59 and CBS 4 have produced a map they claim could potentially be under consideration by Republican lawmakers for a special session regarding redistricting. But no one publicly claims to know where it has come from and many in the GOP appear to be distancing themselves from it being something they're reviewing. The map takes gerrymandering to a whole new level and has sparked fierce backlash. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss the mysterious map and its potential impact on Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins to talk about redistricting and more as he goes OFF THE RAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Republicans went to the White House to talk redistricting. Back home, the public isn't buying it according to a new poll. Change Research says 52 percent of Hoosiers are against redistricting, while the majority want lawmakers to focus on more pressing issues like inflation. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss the legislators' trip to Washington and if public sentiment against redistricting will have an impact on the final decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins for a heated debated about redistricting that certainly goes OFF THE RAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight to redistrict Indiana to pick up seats in the House of Representatives was not going over well with many Republicans in the Indiana General Assembly. Enter Charlie Kirk. The broadcast behemoth took to Twitter and threatened to primary any Republican who opposed redistricting. Quickly the narrative changed, including an embarrassing flip-flop from Representative Craig Haggard. Will the Indiana General Assembly allow themselves to be bossed around by a broadcaster from Arizona? It certainly appears that way. Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob joins the show to talk about redistricting, the Lt. Gov. Beckwith drama, and of course, GO OFF THE RAILS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegations that employees in the Lt. Governor's Office were sharing artificial intelligence pornography of a state lawmaker's wife has turned the statehouse upside down. Veteran journalist Tom Lobianco has reported State Representative Craig Haggard's wife was the victim. Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith has denied the allegations and claimed he investigated and cleared the individuals. With law enforcement apparently now involved, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz explore one of the most bizarre stories to ever hit Indiana politics and government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Another day, another round of concerns involving Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. This time they center around Raju Chinthala, a businessman with a contract with Morales' office that is raising eyebrows. Chinthala was a part or Morales' mysterious trip to India, and the quest to find information about Chinthala's work there is featured in a new Indy Star piece. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt explore the latest in a never-ending flow of red flags involving the Indiana Secretary of State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The saga of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and the Disciplinary Commission will go on. The Supreme Court dismissed Rokita's attempt to get the complaint thrown out. Documents show Rokita has already spent almost $500,000 of taxpayer money defending his law license. It looks like the fight, and the tab will continue. Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.