Despite vocal opposition from dedicated activists, a transgender sports bill moved out of committee in the Indiana Senate this week. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz debate whether men should have the right to play on women’s sports teams, plus the latest on a Hoosier Lottery proposal that could have a profound impact on the economy, […]
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is suing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita over his refusal to let Shabazz into the AG’s press conferences. To help his cause, Shabazz has enlisted the assistance of the ACLU. Rob Kendall and Shabazz discuss the lawsuit on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/abdul-sues-rokita Photo Credit: Bill Clark/Getty Images
From requiring businesses to take cash, to price controls for soda, Republicans in Indiana had a whole bunch of anti-business bills planned for 2022. However, several of them died in caucus, without a public vote. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss the controversial, closed-door process where legislation gets decided, on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/ridiculous-republican-bills-die-behind-closed-door […]
The political rumor mill is abuzz that Mike Sodrel is making a return to politics. Word is he will be attempting to reclaim Indiana’s 9th Congressional District seat, which he held more than a decade ago. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss the clash between Sodrel, State Senator Eric Houchin, and another potential big name […]
Of all the pressing issues that are facing Indiana, a group of Republicans aren’t making vaccine mandates, taxes, or executive powers their focus. They’re zoned in on regulating soda. Specifically what prices companies can charge for soft drinks across the entire state. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss a bizarre, radical left bill, which would […]
Congressman Trey Hollingsworth is calling it quits. His decision not to run again is rumored to be fueled by a run for governor in 2024. But Indiana has a recent history of not rewarding congressmen who abandoned safe seats to seek higher office (Rokita, Messer, and Stutzman). Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss Hollingworth’s decision […]
Former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi unexpectedly passed away Wednesday night. On this week’s Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz remember their friend and sometimes controversial political figure. The two share anecdotes and some never heard stories about one of the most interesting figures in recent memory of Indiana politics. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/remembering-brizzi Photo Credit: jasondozierphotography.com
Indiana House Republicans have a bill which would provide exemptions to workers from getting the COVID vaccine. But the Senate may have other plans. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz debate the fate of employer mandates in 2022 and what the fallout might be on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/will-republicans-hold-or-fold-on-vaccine-mandate-b Photo Credit: SOPA Images/Getty Images
After weeks of controversy about their role in potentially facilitating violence in Marion County, the Indy Bail Project has had their public funding cut. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss what’s next for the organization, and if they can survive the onslaught of negative publicity on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/indy-bail-gets-defunded Photo Credit: SOPA Images/GettyImages
As the finger pointing between judges and elected officials continues, the search for an answer to Indianapolis’ disastrous approach to bail goes on. This has caused many members of the Indiana Legislature to propose stepping in. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss multiple proposals by Republican lawmakers to help solve the problem Marion County seems […]