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Our guests discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the implications it has. (26m 46s)
Our guests discuss the Write to Vote initiative, and the importance of voting. (26m 46s)
Our guests discuss a job training program being used at the St. Joseph County Jail. (26m 46s)
Our guests discuss Michigan’s independent redistricting commission. (26m 46s)
Our guests discuss what it means to be an “age-friendly community.” (26m 46s)
Our guests discuss the importance of cybersecurity for individuals and organizations. (26m 46s)
Marketing Cities for Remote Workers
Our guests explain why cities are offering incentives to attract remote workers. (27m 22s)
Michigan Congressman Fred Upton
We talk with Congressman Fred Upton about what's going on in Washington, D.C. (26m 47s)
Impact of President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill
Our guests discuss President Biden’s 1 Billion Dollar Bi-partisan Infrastructure Bil (26m 47s)
Pandemic Politics: Protecting Public Health
Our guests talk about Pandemic Politics and how we all can protect public health. (26m 46s)
Reforming Indiana’s Law Enforcement
Rob Davis talks about a third-party review of all of Indiana’s Law Enforcement Agenc (26m 46s)
Unpacking Critical Race Theory
Our guests talk about Critical Race Theory and its impact on communities and education. (27m 9s)
David Campbell discusses a secular movement's growth and its potential political impacts. (26m 46s)
Indiana's New Legislative Districts
Brandon Smith talks about the newly approved State and Congressional districts (26m 46s)
The Politics of the St Joseph River
Our guests offers insight on how to improve and maintain the health of the St Joe river. (26m 46s)
Two former political candidates discuss what it was like to not win their race (26m 46s)
Two of Michigan's State Representatives stop by to update us on the state legislature. (26m 46s)
Understanding Gov Holcomb's Vetos
Brandon Smith, stops by to explain the bills that Governor Holcomb vetoed this session. (26m 46s)
Biden's First 100 Days and Michiana Impacts
Our guests discuss President Biden's first Address to Congress. (26m 46s)
Elizabeth talks with two local legislators about this year's state legislative session. (27m 46s)
We talk about how to ensure Indiana's new districts will be fairly redrawn. (26m 46s)
Understanding Political Polarization on Social Media
Director of the Polarization Lab at Duke University, Chris Bail joins us to explain that m (26m 46s)
Black in Indiana’s Eunice Trotter
The author of the book, Black in Indiana, stops by to talk with us. (26m 46s)
Unemployment and Economic Recovery in Michiana
Our guests discuss how the pandemic has impacted employment numbers in the Michiana region (26m 46s)
State Representatives join us to discuss what's been happening in the in the Indiana House (26m 46s)
The Importance of Civic Education
Our guests discuss the importance of a solid civic education from a young age. (26m 46s)
Trump's 2nd Impeachment and the Constitution
Our guests discuss Trump's second impeachment and better understanding the Constitution. (26m 46s)
The Relationship Between Modern Politics and Religion
Our guests discuss the role that religion plays in today's politics. (26m 46s)
Michigan State of the State and Legislative Preview 2021
Our guests discuss Governor Whitmer's recent State of the State address and more. (26m 46s)
We discuss how this year's inauguration and how the administration plans to move forward. (26m 46s)
Indiana Legislative Preview and Update 2021
We talk about how local legislators responded to the riots at the Capitol on January 6th. (26m 46s)
Discussing the Electoral College Vote Certification
Robert Schumhl offers his thoughts on the events of January 6th, 2021 (18m 43s)
The Electoral College and the Transition of Power
We discuss the history of the Electoral College and how administrations transfer power. (26m 45s)
The Character of American Democracy
We sit down to discuss the importance of ethics and transparency within our government. (26m 46s)
With the election behind us, our guests discuss how it will impact our future government. (26m 46s)
We talk with the moderators of the Indiana 2nd Congressional District Debate . (56m 46s)
Michigan and Indiana Election Preview
We talk with some familiar faces about local elections. (26m 46s)
One on One with B. Patrick Bauer
We sit down with B. Patrick Bauer to discuss his years in the Indiana Legislature. (26m 46s)
Presidential Preview and Whitmer Kidnap Plot
We talk with three experts about the Presidential Election and Whitmer Kidnap Plot (26m 46s)
Politically Speaking - Civility in Politics - Web Extra
We discuss the current political climate and to talk about civility in politics. (6m 15s)
We discuss the current political climate and to talk about civility in politics. (26m 46s)
We conclude our four part discussion on the reopening of Indiana and Michigan. (24m 28s)
We gain a better understanding of how Michigan is moving in reference to reopening. (26m 46s)
We gain a better understanding of how individual Indiana cities are handling the reopening (26m 46s)
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Politically Speaking is a local public television program presented by PBS Michiana