Best From The Statehouse Podcasts (2024)

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Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 110: The Post-Primary Chill 46:21

14h ago46:21

46:21

The temperatures seem to have cooled off in the past week. Is it because primary election season is over? Well, Chillin' in the Statehouse is here to break down the highlights of an election that coincided with the Olympics — though maybe our performance is more deserving of a bronze than gold.By Gannett

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Christians And Their Failure To Vote 5:43

2h ago5:43

5:43

On Fort Wayne's Morning News, Kayla Blakeslee talks about Christians and their failure to vote in the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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KB's Top Takeaways From "Fireside Chat" Between Donald Trump, Elon Musk Conversation On X 5:45

5h ago5:45

5:45

Kayla Blakeslee provides her top takeaway's from the "Fireside Chat" that was held between President Donald Trump and X owner Elon Musk Monday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Harris Picks Tim Walz as her Running Mate 26:46

4d ago26:46

26:46

Kamala Harris names Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Calls for Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to resign in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against top aid Thomas Cook going back to 2017. Indiana’s new All-Payer Claims Database lets Hoosiers see how much individual medical procedures cost in the state. Indiana Public Broadc…

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FWPD Releases Bodycam Footage of Viral Stop 7:48

4d ago7:48

7:48

After the Fort Wayne Police Department released the bodycam footage of the recent viral traffic stop, Kayla Blakeslee breaks down what happened on Fort Wayne's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Inside the Statehouse: Schools and Railroads 8:46

6d ago8:46

8:46

Indiana State Representative Bob Morris joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to talk why school years are defined by 180-days and what is going on with railroads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Democrats Plan To Invoke 14th Amendment If Trump Wins 5:11

5d ago5:11

5:11

In an interview back in February, Congressman Jamie Raskin says that they Democrats are prepared to invoke the 14th amendment if Donald Trump wins the election. On Fort Wayne's Morning News, Kayla Blakeslee discuss this and why you shouldn't worry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Getting To Know Trump's Real Agenda: Agenda 47 5:33

5d ago5:33

5:33

Kayla Blakeslee introduces Donald Trump's Agenda 47 on Fort Wayne's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Truth Behind Project 2025 5:37

6d ago5:37

5:37

On Fort Wayne's Morning News, Kayla Blakeslee spends time delivering the truth behind Project 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Getting To Know Kamala Harris's VP Pick Tim Walz 7:45

6d ago7:45

7:45

Ben Davis, senior Republican political strategist and campaign consultant for Cato Consulting Group, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to break down what we know about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Classroom Cell Phone Bans Increase with Cell Phone Pouches 5:19

7d ago5:19

5:19

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Nothing but Crickets From the White House 3:08

7d ago3:08

3:08

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Manic Monday on Wall Street Explained 6:26

7d ago6:26

6:26

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Social Media Picks Harris' VP 4:11

7d ago4:11

4:11

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Mike Braun’s Property Tax Proposal 26:46

11d ago26:46

26:46

Mike Braun makes changes to his newly released property tax proposal amid criticism over uneven impact. University leaders from across the state express concern over Indiana’s new high school diploma standards, with Purdue University saying such diplomas will not meet admissions requirements.The Indiana University Board of Trustees unveils a new po…

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A Sneak Peak At The New Federated Media's HQ 7:12

11d ago7:12

7:12

Kayla Blakeslee sat down with Ryan Hellinger, the President of CME Constriction, to talk about the new Federated Media headquarters being built in Village at Coventry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Inside the 122nd Fighting Wing: Food Truck Friday's and Military Appreciation Day 4:03

11d ago4:03

4:03

Colonel Joshua C. Waggoner, commander of the 122nd Fighter Wing at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk Food Truck Friday's at Heritage Park and the Military Appreciation Day at the TinCaps game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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S.C.'s Shift from Democrat to Republican and How All Politics is National - with Guest, Speaker David H. Wilkins 1:00:43

12d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Speaker of the House, Ambassador, and all-around statesman David H. Wilkins and discuss integrity in politics, the Speaker Wilkin's background, history in politics, growing up in Greenville, becoming the ambassador to Canada, and so much more! Take a look back at South Carolina when it was almost entirely run b…

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VP Harris Responds To "Controversial" Trump Comments 5:56

12d ago5:56

5:56

Vice President Harris responded to the "controversial" comments that Trump made on her race. Kayla Blakeslee breaks down what really happened and what was really said on Fort Wayne's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 109: The One About Not-So-Chill Politics 41:32

16d ago41:32

41:32

Government and politics news hasn't been very chill the last couple of weeks, but the Chillin' in the Statehouse team is here to discuss an assassination attempt, a presidential candidate dropping out, the Kansas delegation endorsing the vice president and the governor's PAC opposing the House Democratic leader — plus some toll road and bike lane n…

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Kamala Harris Comes to Indianapolis 26:46

18d ago26:46

26:46

Vice President Kamala Harris makes Indiana one of her first presidential campaign stops, speaking at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s national Boule. An Indianapolis lawyer files a professional conduct complaint against Attorney General Todd Rokita. Indiana reached the end of its fiscal year with a $421 million surplus, the lowest margin in the post-pandem…

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"Worse Case Scenario If Biden Dies" - CJB 6:07

21d ago6:07

6:07

Congressman Jim Banks joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to talk about Joe Biden deciding not to run and Kamala Harris taking over Biden's campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Access To Joe Biden's Campaign Coffer's 8:34

21d ago8:34

8:34

Ben Davis, senior Republican political strategist and campaign consultant for Cato Consulting Group, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk with Kayla Blakeslee about who exactly has access to Joe Biden's campaign money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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What's Next For The Democrats After Biden Drops Out of Race 10:31

23d ago10:31

10:31

Nathan Gotsch, Political Insider and writer of Fort Wayne Politics, joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk about what is next for the democrats after President Biden drops out of the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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IU Health's New $450M Hospital 4:05

23d ago4:05

4:05

President of IU Health, Brian Bauer joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to talk about the new $450 million dollar hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Welcome to the Freak Show: Biden Endorses Harris 3:19

23d ago3:19

3:19

Kayla Blakeslee jogs listeners memory about VP Kamala Harris after President Biden formally endorsed her for POTUS in the upcoming election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Democrats The Party of Selection Not Election 4:41

23d ago4:41

4:41

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City Councilmen Propose Joint Taskforce For EMS 7:10

24d ago7:10

7:10

Fort Wayne City Councilman Nathan Hartman joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk about the proposed joint taskforce for EMS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Leaders React to Trump Assassination Attempt 26:46

25d ago26:46

26:46

Indiana’s political leaders react to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Democrats formally choose Terry Goodin and Destiny Wells as their lieutenant governor and attorney general nominees. I-LEARN scores show some improvement in reading levels, but increased struggles with mathematics. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLan…

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Recapping the Final Day of the Republican National Convention 5:10

26d ago5:10

5:10

Host of the Tony Kinnett Cast on WIBC, Tony Kinnett joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to recap the final day of the RNC in Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Inside the 122nd Fighter Wing: 2025 Air Show 5:32

26d ago5:32

5:32

Colonel Joshua C. Waggoner, commander of the 122nd Fighter Wing at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk the recently announced plans for the 2025 Air Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Why to Run for Office, Improving South Carolina, and the State's Money Troubles - With Guest, Republican Senator Larry Grooms 1:08:02

26d ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senator Larry Grooms, and discuss his family and background in business, the most recent updates on LOFTISgate, magistrate judge qualifications, how state funds get allocated, and the argument for school choice and public funding for it. Hear how Senator Grooms and Joel come from similar backgrounds, the S.C. B…

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Getting To Know The VP Nominee JD Vance: The Pros & Cons List 5:32

27d ago5:32

5:32

Kayla Blakeslee gets to know the VP Nominee JD Vance on Fort Wayne's Morning News with a pros and cons list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Inside the Statehouse: Bob Morris Recaps RNC, JD Vance Speech 5:43

28d ago5:43

5:43

Indiana State Representative Bob Morris joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to recap the Republican National Convention and what he thought of JD Vance's speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Recapping Day 3 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee 6:02

28d ago6:02

6:02

Host of the Tony Kinnett Cast on WIBC, Tony Kinnett joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to recap the third day of the RNC in Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Secret Service Provides Stupid Reason Why Trump Shooter Had Access To Roof 3:22

28d ago3:22

3:22

On Fort Wayne's Morning News, Kayla Blakeslee discusses the reason why the Trump shooter had access to the roof. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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CJB Celebrates Birthday by Speaking at the Republican National Convention 8:57

28d ago8:57

8:57

Congressman Jim Banks joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to recap with Kayla Blakeslee speaking at Day 2 of the RNC on his birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Candidate For Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith Recaps RNC, Trump Assassination Attempt 9:00

29d ago9:00

9:00

The candidate for Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to recap the Republican National Convention thus far and talks about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Republican National Convention Day #1 Recap 9:15

29d ago9:15

9:15

Host of the Tony Kinnett Cast on WIBC, Tony Kinnett joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to recap the first day of the RNC in Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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KB Further Comments On Demotion of FWPD's DC Mitch McKinney 5:23

30d ago5:23

5:23

After the demotion of Fort Wayne's Police Departments Deputy Chief Mitch McKinney, Kayla Blakeslee provides further comment on Fort Wayne's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 108: Courthouse Chillin' 1:01:06

29d ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Chillin' in the Statehouse takes you to the courthouse for an update on several legal cases. From the Kansas Supreme Court reaffirming its landmark abortion ruling to U.S. District Court cases affecting gun shows, student loans and transgenders students, The Topeka Capital-Journal's Jason Alatidd and Jack Harvel and the Associated Press' John Hanna…

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Pete Seat Recaps Trump Assassination Attempt 6:05

1M ago6:05

6:05

Pete Seat, a former spokesman for President George W. Bush, U.S. Senator Dan Coats and The Indiana Republican Party, joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to recap the events surrounding the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why FWPD's Deputy Chief Was Demoted 11:34

1M ago11:34

11:34

Community leader Tom Didier joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to provide clarity as to why Fort Wayne Police Department's Deputy Chief was demoted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Tony Katz Reacts to Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump 6:54

1M ago6:54

6:54

Kayla Blakeslee was joined by WOWO's Tony Katz on Fort Wayne's Morning News to share his reaction to the assassination attempt on former President Trump over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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FWPD's Deputy Chief SILENTLY Demoted 8:30

1M ago8:30

8:30

On Fort Wayne's Morning News, Kayla Blakeslee shines a light on the silent demotion of Fort Wayne Police Department's Deputy Chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term 26:46

1M ago26:46

26:46

Loretta Rush seeks a third term as Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Fewer Indiana high school students enroll in FAFSA, with at least some blame placed on glitches in the rollout of a new version of the application. The Gary Community School Corporation officially shifts back to local control seven years after a state takeover. Host Bran…

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3rd Annual Penny Pitch N' Putt Golf Outing: KB and Casey Square Off 6:27

1M ago6:27

6:27

Casey Hendrickson, host of The Burning Truth, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to talk about the 3rd Annual Penny Pitch N' Putt golf outing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Announcing The 77th Annual Penny Pitch Recipient: Habitat for Humanity of Fort Wayne, Part 2 5:07

1M ago5:07

5:07

Part 2 of Kayla Blakeslee announcing the 77th annual Penny Pitch recipient on Fort Wayne's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Announcing The 77th Annual Penny Pitch Recipient: Habitat for Humanity of Fort Wayne 6:10

1M ago6:10

6:10

Kayla Blakeslee announces the 77th annual Penny Pitch recipient on Fort Wayne's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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Inside the Statehouse: Lithium Batteries 5:52

1M ago5:52

5:52

Representative Bob Morris joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk about what's happening down at the Statehouse. Lithium batteries were at the top of the list in this week's conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Podcasts By Federated Media

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