Former Indianapolis Mayor and Lincoln Party Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard joined Jerry Lopez and Brian Alvey to discuss his vision for expanding voter choice and reforming Indiana’s political landscape. Ballard explained why he left the Republican Party to help launch the Lincoln Party, arguing that Indiana’s election laws create significant barriers for independent […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN host Dana Bash engaged in a heated exchange on State of the Union over rising measles cases, vaccine safety, and public health messaging. When asked whether he accepted responsibility for the increase in measles cases because of his long-standing vaccine skepticism, Kennedy rejected the […]
In a candid interview with Jerry Lopez, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, a gynecological urologist, shared his account of the criminal case that led to convictions on dozens of charges. Kumar argues the case was built on the government’s interpretation of medical billing and the use of a diagnostic device during hysteroscopy procedures, which prosecutors claimed were […]
Philip Foust, a Republican candidate for Marion County prosecutor, joins Brian Baker and Jerry Lopez to discuss his vision for restoring confidence in the county’s criminal justice system. A Harvard-educated attorney and former deputy prosecutor, Foust argues that the prosecutor’s office has become too focused on politics instead of public safety and equal justice under […]
Can someone who has never experienced what they see as a peaceful or prosperous America truly be blamed for feeling disillusioned? That’s the question at the center of this spirited discussion between Ethan Hatcher and Jerry Lopez. The conversation begins with the viral comments of a 24-year-old Chris Mowrey who argues that his generation has […]
Researchers and trauma surgeons say growing food insecurity may contribute to higher rates of gun violence, pointing to studies that link limited access to food with firearm injuries. Dr. Sharven Taghavi told Cincinnati officials that communities with higher food insecurity also experience more violent injuries, helping secure $850,000 for programs that improve food access as […]
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the original figures behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) movement, said eliminating Ohio’s state income tax will require significant reductions in government waste and a renewed focus on core responsibilities. Ramaswamy argued that achieving the goal of making Ohio a zero income tax state would “require a […]
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has vetoed Proposal 192, a City-County Council measure that would increase vehicle-related taxes through a new wheel tax and vehicle excise surtax. The proposal, which passed a council committee 14-10 on July 6, would require most Marion County drivers with vehicles under 11,000 pounds to pay a $100 annual fee during […]
Todd Blanche’s bid to become President Trump’s attorney general faced significant scrutiny Wednesday as members of the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned him about several controversies surrounding the Justice Department. Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general after previously being confirmed as deputy attorney general, fielded tough questions from Democrats and several Republicans, leaving uncertainty […]
Scott Presler joined Jerry Lopez and Brian Alvey on 9-Noon to discuss his efforts to advance the Save America Act, legislation that would require photo voter ID and proof of citizenship for federal elections. The conversation focused on the importance of primary elections as a way to hold elected officials accountable. Presler said he is […]
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner suspended his campaign Wednesday following a sexual assault allegation that triggered widespread backlash within his party and left Maine Democrats scrambling to find a new nominee ahead of the general election. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, denied the allegation, calling it “false,” but said the controversy had made […]
Indiana’s new FAIRNESS Act gives the state the authority to investigate businesses accused of knowingly employing undocumented workers. Supporters say the measure is designed to crack down on illegal employment, while critics—including immigrant advocacy groups and some civil rights organizations—warn that stricter enforcement could discourage people from reporting crimes or cooperating with law enforcement. Indiana […]