Podcast appearances and mentions of rob kendall

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.

Rob Kendall joins us as we talk to Perez about LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) / X coming to Indy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey stops by to go OFF THE RAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

Rob from Kendall and Casey join the show to go OFF THE RAILS! 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.

Rob Kendall calls in to go OFF THE RAILS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt take a look at a few of the recent antics from some of Indiana's statewide office holders and explore if the need to make headlines is hurting the competency of governance from their offices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall and Casey joins to talk about Indy's violence, Epstein, and explains who Sheryl from Applebees is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another year of skyrocketing property assessments has homeowners once again in a panic about the increase in tax bills that could come with them. According to a new report in the Indiana Capital Chronicle, homes saw an assessment increase of more than 10 percent on average. Will the new property tax law save people from payment pain? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall & Casey joins the show to GO OFF THE RAILS over the Big Beautiful Bill! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has spent a lot of taxpayer money to defend himself in front of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. According to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Rokita has run up nearly a half million dollars in legal bills, as he fights to preserve his law license. Should taxpayers be on the hook for Rokita's defense? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall & Casey joins the show to talk about how the local leadership is consistently failing Hoosiers and goes OFF THE RAILS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino was allegedly kicked out of the Democrat Caucus over her calls for Joe Hogsett to resign and Council President Vop Osili and Vice President Ali Brown to resign their positions. Carlino is the second Democrat to be kicked out of the caucus in part because of criticism of the mayor. Democrats near complete shutdown of Hogsett criticism, coupled with Republican silence has our Statehouse Happenings crew wondering, why almost everyone appears to be protecting Hogsett? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is new scrutiny over the gifts state lawmakers and statewide elected officials are allowed to receive after the Lt. Governor and Security of State were photographed attending the NBA Finals with a man who once went to prison for bribery. Should elected officials be allowed to accept gifts and should transparency and reporting requirements be beefed up? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A defiant Joe Hogsett claims he has no plans to resign in the wake of the Thomas Cook scandal and his alleged role in covering it up. With public outcry and calls for him to go reaching new levels, the question is, can he be forced? Abdul-Hakim Shabazz says yes. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Abdul joins Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt to discuss a scenario that could result in the takedown of the Mayor of Indianapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob from Kendall & Casey joins the show to talk about his conversation with the Lt. Gov., the senator who got an OWI this week, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was uncovered this week that State Senator Mike Bohacek is facing charges related to an OWI in January. What has many up in arms, is the alleged offense is just now becoming public thanks to a law that shields lawmakers from legal accountability shortly before, during, and after the legislative session. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz examine how Bohacek was able to evade public scrutiny, as well as who knew what and when. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things got heated on the Kendall and Casey show, we have the highlights. Listen to the full conversation here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Kendall on X: "State Senator Mike Bohacek is facing multiple charges related to OWI in LaPorte County. Special Prosecutor in Porter County is handling the case. Waiting for judge to approve the filing of initial charges. Once that has occurred, hearing will be scheduled. Allegedly blew .283. https://t.co/LuHMFOXOsg" / XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week, another set of bad headlines for Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. Not only did the Marion County Election Board vote to open an investigation into his recent advertisement where he is accused of potentially violating Indiana election law. On top of that, Morales is facing questions about an apparent meeting with Hungarian officials where he may have pledged action related to agriculture affairs he does not appear to have authority over. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss the latest unflattering news for the Indiana Secretary of State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diego Morales is back in the news. This time for appearing to make himself try and look taller by standing on his tippy-toes in multiple photos with constituents. The pictures have drawn laughter for their ridiculousness and raised questions about why the Secretary of State is so concerned about making himself look taller. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss the latest red flag from a guy whose behavior is constantly drawing attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a rough month for Mike Braun. From a reviled property tax bill, to raising taxes to pass a budget, to an announcement about enhanced tolling in the near future, many are upset with Indiana's Governor. With the outcry showing no signs of slowing down, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt examine what the governor can do to try and quell the rage from Hoosiers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indy Politics released a new informal survey, and the results were disastrous for both Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of State Diego Morales. Of the more than 800 people who responded, 70 percent disapproved of the job Braun was doing, and an astonishing 80 percent were down on Morales. As bad as the results for those two were, the Indiana General Assembly fared even worse. Why is the populous so upset and what can be done to appease them? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.