Session Sessions

Rep. Earl Harris, Jr. and Rep. Blake Johnson•www.buzzsprout.com

Indiana State Representatives Earl Harris, Jr. and Blake Johnson host fellow legislators and experts to share an inside look at the Indiana General Assembly, explain bills moving through the legislative session and showcase the policies and processes that are shaping our state.

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Episodes

Class is in Session w/Rep. Tonya Pfaff

Following a hectic week in the House of Representatives, including debate over the state budget, Rep. Tonya Pfaff shares insights from her service on Education, Elections and Apportionment, and Ways and Means - committees that played host to a number of controversial bills throughout the week.

Feb 24, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Civility in Government w/Rep. Earl Harris, Jr.

Just moments after the House passed his bill, HB 1449 regarding 21st Century Scholars, the always civil Rep. Earl Harris, Jr. sat down to discuss a productive week for House Democrats, controversial legislation on firearm training for teachers, and the priorities of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.

Feb 16, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7

In the Lobby w/Kip Tew

Gallup's annual Honesty/Ethics in Professions survey reveals that Americans rate lobbyists dead last in terms of the 22 professions evaluated on the topic. Despite their unpopularity, though, this profession plays a critical role in issue advocacy (and even fights on behalf of some issues that might surprise you). We dive into the topic with government affairs professional (read: lobbyist) Kip Tew. He shares the good, the bad and the ugly about the industry....

Feb 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6

He's Not Jake Teshka w/Rep. Kyle Miller

Since joining the Indiana House of Representatives this year, Rep. Kyle Miller has been consistently mistaken for Rep. Jake Teshka. He was also a stand-in on this episode due to a scheduling conflict with Rep. Porter, but the bottom line is this: Rep. Miller is a dedicated public servant who is working hard to serve the people of Indiana. We recap the week, discuss the three-tier alcohol system in Indiana and dive into the stress of offering your first speech on the House floor.

Feb 02, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Oh Captain, My Captain w/Leader Phil GiaQuinta

This is no ordinary episode. We've got the one and only Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives, joining us to discuss what happened this week, how a bill can go in reverse through the process, and what it's like to be in the hot seat as the leader of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus.

Jan 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Drinking from a Waterfall w/Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Drinking from a firehose? Try drinking from a waterfall. We sit down this week with Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn, one of the newest members of the legislature, to recap a busy week at the statehouse and discuss what it's like to onboard to the remarkably unique job of being a legislator.

Jan 20, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

It's Been One Week w/Rep. Maureen Bauer

Ninja stars, tenderloins and setting the stage. We sit down with Rep. Maureen Bauer of South Bend to recap the week, including Governor Holcomb's race-car-metaphor-riddled State of the State and Leader GiaQuinta's remarks from the first day of session. We also discuss how a bill becomes a law and answer your questions.

Jan 13, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Long Session w/Rep. Mitch Gore

Just a few days remain before the start of the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Rep. Blake Johnson and Rep. Mitch Gore share a behind the scenes look at what happens from the time the final votes are counted on Election Day through the pomp and circumstance of Organization Day and the preparation leading up to the first bills being filed.

Jan 05, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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