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ICAN Podcast The Indiana Catholic Action Network (ICAN) is the principal communication network of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), forming and updating the faithful on the Church’s social teachings and legislative priorities to advance the common good in Indiana. The ICC serves as the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana on behalf of the five bishops of the state. Join the Catholic Conference staff members Angela Espada and Alexander Mingus every week during the Indiana General Assembly for brief reflections on policy issues at the Statehouse from a Catholic perspective. The Conference’s official positions are rooted in the Gospel and formed by the Church’s social doctrine. Visit indianacc.org for more information.

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Ep. 4 Crossover Already!

2026/01/30

Crossover is the mid-point in session where bills passed from one chamber head to the other. This week, we do a quick roundup of the top bills we're following.

Ep. 3 Chemical Abortion, TPRs, the March

2026/01/23

This week, Alexander and Roarke dive into an abortion related bill, discuss the March for Life, and do a brief update on the firing squad.

Ep. 2 Unsheltered Homelessness and YIGBY

2026/01/16

Housing issues are the topic this week, including how we should address unsheltered homelessness and removing barriers to increasing housing supply.

Ep. 1 Beginning with the Firing Squad (2026 Session)

2026/01/08

Alexander and Roarke are back at it with a quick introduction to the 2026 session and a peek at firing squad legislation heard in committee this week.

Ep. 13 Adjourned Sine Die (2025 Session)

2025/04/28

Season 5, Episode 13 Roarke covers the conclusion of the 2025 session.

Ep. 12 Criminalizing Homelessness (2025 Session)

2025/04/10

Season 5, Episode 12 Roarke provides an update on HB1174-Payday Lending and HB1125 Earned Wage Access. Next, she overviews the “Zombie Bill,” a new amendment to SB197 that criminalizes homelessness in the state of Indiana.

Ep. 11 EWA, School Choice, Immigration (2025 session)

2025/04/03

Ep. 10 | Catholic Healthcare (2025 Session)

2025/03/21

This week, Alexander covers some history of Catholic healthcare and bills moving through the Statehouse that could affect the Catholic hospitals in Indiana.

Ep. 9 | Refugees and Foreign Aid (2025 Session)

2025/03/14

Season 5, Episode 9 Indiana Catholic Action Network Podcast This week, Alexander and Roarke discuss recent issues at the federal level, including refugee resettlement and foreign aid.

Ep. 8 | Alkaline Hydrolysis (2025 Session)

2025/03/07

Season 5, Episode 8 Indiana Catholic Action Network Podcast Alexander discusses a bill that is moving through the general assembly that affects the way we care for the dead.

Ep. 7 | Immigration Enforcement, Human Dignity, and Refugees

2025/02/20

Season 5, Episode 7 Indiana Catholic Action Network Podcast Alexander discusses more immigration legislation from this week, the crossover process, and the latest on refugee resettlement programs.

Ep. 6 | State Budget, School Choice, Homelessness (2025 Session)

2025/02/13

Season 5, Episode 6 Indiana Catholic Action Network Podcast This week, Roarke and Alexander discuss the state budget budget process and several issues that continue to move through the legislative process.

Ep. 5 | Immigration, Solidarity, and Subsidiarity (2025 Session)

2025/01/31

This week, with so much moving on immigration, we discuss the ICC's work, a statement from Archbishop Thompson, and highlight the Church's responses to immigration through her teaching and policy recommendations.

Ep. 4 | Protecting Life, the March for Life, Newborn Tax Credits (2025 Session)

2025/01/25

This past week the Church remembers the anniversary of Roe v Wade with prayer for the protection of human life. In addition to discussing the Indiana March for Life, we cover some legislation being considered by the Indiana General Assembly that could help advance the cause of protecting life.

Ep. 3 | Alternatives to High Cost Loans

2025/01/17

This week ICC staff discuss SB122, nonprofit loans for state employees, and why the Church is interested in policies like this one in the first place.