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Congressman Marlin Stutzman joins Honeysuckle Hill's Jodi Lohrman at the table for conversation about their years of friendship and politics. #honeysucklhillbeestroandcottage #hospitalitymagazine #congressmanmarlinstutzman 0:00 Our History Together 5:19 Christianity in Politics 8:55 Marlin's Ancestral Connection w/ a Local Clay County Icon 10:23 How Marlin Impacted Honeysuckle Hill As a Business 13:00 Marlin's Disastrous Speech 17:15 State V. Federal Government 20:19 Grace for the Other "Side" 24:21 Sports Influence on Politcs 26:58 "Looking for a Leader..." 28:00 Quit Looking at Your Navel 31:50 Marlin's Personal Pro-life Story 36:00 A Cool "Right of Passage" with Their Sons 42:19 Are Congressional Districts Too Big? 46:00 Too Much Power in Washington 48:30 Two Party/ Three Party/ California System for Indiana Elections? 56:25 Civics v. Government 57:39 Campaign Finance 1:03:28 Idea For A Constitutional Amendment 1:08: 32 Congressional Pay 1:12:09 Insider Trading in Congress 1:14:45 Congressional Reimbursement/ Insurance/ Pension 1:18:18 Tea Party/Strategy 1:22:33 First Term Troublemaker 1:28:53 Rapid Fire 1:38:53 The Last Time He Worried About Paying His Personal Bills 1:43:20 Cooking Portion/ Outtakes

Adam Wence of Linton News joins Jodi of Honeysuckle Hill at the table and in the kitchen to chat about how he got started as an independent investigative reporter and the need for local investigative reporters. Adam and Jodi cooks a childhood favorite from his grandmother- frog legs. #lintonnews #honeysucklehillbeestroandcottage

Wabash Valley news icon, Patrece Dayton, joins Jodi in the kitchen to make Grilled Honey Sriracha Salmon and talks about her time in the local news business, how the news business has changed, and what it may look like going forward. #patrecedayton #honeysucklehillbeestroandcottage

Elliott brings his Dutch oven to the Bee-stro to make his campsite staple- Blackberry Cobbler. Daniel shows how to make and assemble the cobbler and how to cook it over a fire using coals. Of course, there is stimulating conversation, too, where you learn more about Daniel and the role of being Indiana's Treasurer. Topics/The Minute Mark to Find Welcome/ Assemble the Cobbler 0:00 Getting the Cobbler on the Fire 6:25 Daniel's Life Growing Up 11:16 UVU Alumni/ Charlie Kirk/ Checking the Cobbler 16:40 Life Changes 20:45 Cobbler Check 31:00 History of His Political Life 32:41 Office of Indiana Treasurer 36:55 Gas Tax Suspension 43:49 Property Tax 50:56 Rapid Fire 56:00 Trying the Cobbler 1:05:39 (You will notice gaps. No pertinent conversation was cut and all questions with their answers were left in. Our conversation lasted almost 2 hours, so chatter was cut to limit the length.)

Indiana's 8th District Congressman Mark Messmer joins host Jodi Lohrman at the Honeysuckle Hill table to talk about his family, personal, and political life. He talks about the importance of Crane Naval Base in the 8th District and addresses the current negative being thrown at him in this race. Then he shows Jodi how to make the treat he is most known for- Chocolate Truffles.

Mary Allen makes her Grandpa's Beef Vegetable Soup for Jodi. Then the two sit down for a conversation about Mary's life, why she decided to run for Congress in Indiana's 8th District, and they talk about faith.

Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun joins Jodi in the Honeysuckle Hill kitchen to make some honey granola and sit down for conversation. They discuss local economics, rural medicine, Brandon's military background, and so much more. Terre Haute and its surrounding cities may learn a thing or two from what they mayor discusses in this episode. 0:00- Intro & Local Economics 6:00- Immigration 12:00- Rural Medicine 15:00- Apprenticeship Programs 16:50- Faith in Politics 19:00- US Military & Worldview 23:00- Politicians Young & Old 27:00- The Governor conversation & the future 30:00- Bucket List: Veterans, Trades, and Economic Development 39:00- Funding for Local Government 49:00- Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 Making Granola #honeysucklehillbeestroandcottage #honeysucklehillcookingvideos #MayorSakbun #terrehaute #cookingandconversationwithJodiLohrman

J.D. Prescott talks about his plan to replace property taxes in Indiana with a service tax. If passed, homeowners and landowners will finally own their own homes- no more assessments, no more referendums, just paying a service tax on services like Hoosiers pay in sales tax. Then J.D. makes New York Strips.

Former Indianapolis Republican Mayor Greg Ballard joins Jodi in the Honeysuckle Hill Kitchen to make baked potatoes and to talk about why he is running for Indiana Secretary of State on the new Lincoln Party Ticket. Greg tells about the need to have more competition in Indiana elections and talks about the 50% of Hoosiers who identify as independents.

Max Engling joins Honeysuckle Hill's Jodi Lohrman at the table to share a bit about himself and why he is running for Indiana Secretary of State. Then he shares with Jodi his recipe for Cajun Salmon Alfredo.  Chapters: 0:00 Welcome/ Who's Max 3:38 Who Most Influenced You 6:21 The Office of Secretary of State 14:53 Confronting the Negatives/ Being His Own Campaign Treasurer 16:50 Attorney General Todd Rokita Quote 19:49 Connection with Senator Jim Banks 24:53 Federal v. State in Charge of Elections 26:40 Low Voter Turn-out Concerns 28:22 Election Histories 35:52 What Max Admires About His Opponents 38:07 Rapid Fire Questions 48:00 Cooking Cajun Salmon Alfredo

Beau Bayh, Democrat candidate for Indiana Secretary of State joins Jodi in the Honeysuckle Hill Kitchen to recreate his mom's Pork Chop and Apple dish which was a Bayh family staple. Beau shares stories about growing up in a political family, as a twin, and the legacy from his maternal side of the family. He talks about what the duties of the Office of Secretary of State, what Indiana does right with elections in Indiana, where improvements can be made, and even tells what he admires about his opponents.

Interviewer Vivian Etling, employee of five years, asks Jodi Lohrman, owner of Honeysuckle Hill Beestro, about her life, her passions, and her reason why. She gives an introduction of herself and her inspiration behind her business. Jodi shares stories of the people who inspire different aspects of the restaurant. Finally, she gives a thoughtful explanation to her reason for her cooking videos and why she enjoys bringing people together to cook and share food they love. They chat about the future guests and ideas they have for the business and the cooking videos.