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Indiana Lawmakers
Indiana Lawmakers completed its 41st season on March 14, 2022. Only in production during the Indiana General Assembly’s sessions, this show keeps Hoosiers updated on the hottest issues being debated by the state’s legislators. Host Jon Schwantes and legislative analyst Ed Feigenbaum take you behind the closed doors of the Statehouse to keep you in the know.
Indiana Lawmakers is a co-operative production of WFYI Public Media and the other member stations of IPBS (Indiana's Public Broadcasting Stations).
2022 Season
2022 General Assembly Review
March 14, 2022
Caucus leaders join Jon Scwantes to review the General Assembly's 2022 session.
Who Should Shape Indiana's Regulatory Landscape?
March 4, 2022
Who is best equipped to shape the state's regulatory landscape?
Indiana's Energy Future - February 25, 2022
February 28, 2022
How a transition from coal to natural gas and green energy affects our state's future.
No Permit, No Problem? - February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
Should most adults be allowed to carry a handgun without a permit?
The Marijuana Debate
February 11, 2022
We look at Indiana’s ongoing debate over marijuana legalization and decriminalization.
Addressing Violent Crime
February 4, 2022
We look at the spike in violent crime and discuss where we go from here.
Hot-Button Social Issues
January 28, 2022
We dsicuss how hot-button social issues have dominated the General Assembly session.
Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates
January 21, 2022
We discuss how the Covid-19 vaccine mandates might play out in the Hoosier state.
Gov. Eric Holcomb
January 14, 2022
Host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb for a one-on-one interview.
Looking Ahead at the 2022 Session
January 7, 2022
The 2022 legislative session is picking up pretty much where the 2021 session left off.
Episode Archive
Indiana's Infrastructure - April 9, 2021
April 10, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers, how will the White Houses two trillion dollar infrastructure...
New State Budget
April 2, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes asks our legislative panel how Hoosiers may...
Indiana Roadway Tractor Trailer Weight Limits - March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers legislation that would effectively raise weight limits for many...
Redistricting - March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss Redistricting and how Hoosiers congressional and legislative...
Indianas Cigarette Tax - March 12, 2021
March 13, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers Indianas Cigarette Tax and how it may affect the states high...
Indiana Handgun Laws - March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers Constitutional Carry and whether the licensing of Hoosiers to...
2021 General Assembly Halfway Review - February 26, 2021
February 27, 2021
The legislative session reaches halftime. The state cracks down on vaccine sites. The NCAA...
Coal and Alternative Energy - February 19, 2021
February 20, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers; coal vs. alternative energy. Jon Schwantes and his expert panel...
Indiana's School Voucher Program - February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers Jon Schwantes and his expert panel discuss the latest push to...
Governor's Statewide Emergency Powers - February 5, 2021
February 5, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss HB1123, which looks to revise the powers of the Governor...
Law Enforcement Reform Bill 1006 - January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021
On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss House Bill 1006, a law enforcement reform bill.
Governor Eric Holcomb - January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb.
Senate Bill 1 and Covid-19 liabillity - January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
Senate Bill 1 and the liability challenges Hoosier organizations face from Covid-19.
Indiana's Legislative Caucus Leaders - January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021
Indianas Caucus leaders discuss the issues that are up for debate in the 2021 Session.
Special Session? - March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020
On the next on Indiana Lawmakers - Will the pandemic and its mounting economic toll force a...
2020 Session Recap - March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
Next on Indiana Lawmakers - Speaker Todd Huston, Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro...
E-cigarette Legislation - March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020
On the next Indiana Lawmakers, Indiana Legislators are taking action to curb e-cigarette use...
Distracted Driving Legislation - February 28, 2020
February 28, 2020
On the next Indiana Lawmakers, a new Indiana law aims to reduce cell phone use while driving....
Listen
General Assembly Reporters' Recap
March 18, 2022
On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” host Jon Schwantes and Statehouse journalists will assess...
2022 General Assembly Session Review
March 11, 2022
On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers, the four caucus leaders join host Jon Schwantes to review...
Indiana's Regulatory Landscape
March 4, 2022
Who is better equipped to shape the state’s regulatory landscape, state legislators or government...
Indiana's Energy Future
February 25, 2022
On Indiana Lawmakers we discuss our state’s energy future from coal, natural gas, wind, solar,...
Handgun Carry Permits
February 18, 2022
On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we discuss a Statehouse bill that would allow most adults...
Decriminalization of Marijuana
February 11, 2022
On the next Indiana Lawmakers we look at Indiana’s ongoing debate over the legalization —...
The Spike in Violent Crime
February 4, 2022
On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss at the spike in violent crime: HOW did we get to this...
This Session's Hot-Button Issues
January 28, 2022
On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at how hot-button social issues have...
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
January 21, 2022
On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at how the Covid-19 vaccine mandates...
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
January 14, 2022
On this edition of “Indiana Lawmakers” host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb...
2022 Session Preview
January 7, 2022
The 2022 legislative session is picking up pretty much where the 2021 session left off, and...
2021 Session Recap
April 30, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes talks with Brandon Smith, Statehouse reporter...
2021 Session Discussion
April 23, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with House Speaker Todd Huston, House...
Indiana Election Law
April 16, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with Sen. J.D. Ford, Rep. Tim Wesco...
Indiana's Infrastructure
April 9, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with Sen. Eric Koch, Rep. Phil GiaQuinta,...
State Budget
April 2, 2021
Indiana legislators are currently crafting a two-year budget for the state. How will the funds...
Indiana Roadway Tractor Trailor Weight Limits
March 26, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers the panel will discuss legislation that would effectively raise...
Redistricting
March 19, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers Jon is joined by Sen. Tim Lanane, Julia Vaughn of Common Cause...
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