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On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Garrett Bergquist sits down with Indiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian to discuss her party's chances on the eve of the election. Plus, Indiana's best political team gives their final predictions for the secretary of state's race and Congresswoman Victoria Spartz's bid for reelection as two major polling organizations shift their predictions in favor of Democrats in those races. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a new episode of All INdiana Politics Conversations, Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner says Indiana students have not only reversed all of the losses in literacy scores that were logged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but are now outperforming their pre-pandemic counterparts. She explains what she believes has been the most effective change and how parents can help if their children are struggling with learning to read. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Engling's campaign got off to an unusual start. He got in a month before the Indiana Republican Party convention amid mounting criticism of Morales and won the nomination on the second ballot. Engling is a former aide to Sen. Jim Banks. He's worked in a number of staff roles on Capitol Hill. He tells Garrett Bergquist concerns about election security are valid but Indiana's elections already are safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now the Lincoln Party candidate for secretary of state, Greg Ballard served two terms as the mayor of Indianapolis from 2007 to 2015, as a Republican. He's proposed numerous changes to Indiana's elections, including having retired judges serve on the Indiana Recount Commission and making it and the Indiana Election Commission nonpartisan. He says partisan politics have no place in the office of Indiana's chief election administrator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second of a two-part series for All INdiana Politics, Republican secretary of state candidate Max Engling and Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard explain their plans for election security, business licenses and investigating the actions of outgoing Secretary Diego Morales. Plus, Indiana's best political team discusses a proposal to amend the state's constitution to allow judges to deny bail for any crime. Democrat Beau Bayh and Libertarian Lauri Shillings appeared on the Oct. 18 episode of All INdiana Politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When storms swept across the state in August, bringing widespread power outages to Lake County and record flooding to central Indiana, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, led by Executive Director Jonathan Whitham, had to coordinate disaster response across two different regions. In a new episode of All INdiana Politics Conversations, Whitham takes Garrett Bergquist inside the decisionmaking that guided the state's response. He also explains the different types of disaster aid available and goes over lessons learned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Libertarian secretary of state candidate Lauri Shillings says she is running because she is tired of corruption in politics and wants someone in that office who is focused on serving Hoosiers. In an extended interview with Garrett Bergquist, she explains why she believes voters are ready to put someone from a different party in the office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beau Bayh is a commercial litigator, a former Marine Corps infantry officer and the Democratic candidate for secretary of state. In an extended interview with Garrett Bergquist, Bayh explains how he plans to secure Indiana's elections and increase voter turnout. He also explains why he is taking positions on issues that don't fall within the office's purview, such as taxation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first of a two-part series for All INdiana Politics, Democratic secretary of state candidate Beau Bayh and Libertarian candidate Lauri Shillings tell Garrett Bergquist how they plan to secure Indiana's elections, increase voter turnout and improve access to business license services. Plus, Indiana's best political team discusses the implications of a new poll that gives Bayh an eight-point lead. Republican Max Engling and Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard will appear on the Oct. 25 episode of All INdiana Politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of All INdiana Politics Conversations, Gov. Mike Braun explains Indiana's new Keep IN business program to All INdiana Politics producer Garrett Bergquist. The governor also discusses Indiana's latest unemployment numbers, the Oct. 25 deadline for victims of the August floods to apply for FEMA assistance, and the potential for new property tax legislation in the 2027 session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Democrat J.D. Ford and Republican Victoria Spartz make their case for why they should represent Indiana's Fifth Congressional District. The district includes Hamilton, Tipton, Howard, Grant, Delaware and Madison counties. Plus, Indiana's best political team weighs the candidates' chances as the Cook Political Report shifts the outlook for the race in Democrats' favor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Republican Juanita Albright and Democrat Kerry Forestal face off for Senate District 31, a closely divided district that encompasses Lawrence and Fishers. Garrett Bergquist asks each of them how they would address the costs of child care and health care, and where they stand on Congressional redistricting. Plus, Indiana's best political team assesses the chances for legislation on Flock cameras after Gov. Mike Braun said state lawmakers should consider new regulations for them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, the Indiana Supreme Court overrules the Indiana Recount Commission and declares Spencer Deery the winner of his state senate primary. Sen. Todd Young reacts to President Donald Trump's pledge of $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms and discusses the latest in the war with Iran. Plus, Indiana's best political team reflects on the legacy of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks 25 years later. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, then-Sen. Evan Bayh was scheduled to speak to a trade association in Washington. He would not return home for days afterward. In a special episode marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks of that day, Bayh recalls picking up his two young sons as their school closed and the spirit of unity that prevailed in Congress in the days that followed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special episode of All INdiana Politics Conversations, Garrett Bergquist sits down with WISH-TV political anchor and New York City native Phil Sanchez. In September of 2001, Sanchez was a junior in college on Long Island. Sanchez recalls the impact the 9/11 attacks had on his friends, his neighbors, and on the community he knew. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.