Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things.

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Brenna Gesswin, a mechanical engineer running for Indiana House District 13 as a Democrat. Brenna discussed her decision to run for office after being inspired by political cruelty she observed, her background as an introverted engineer at Caterpillar, and her focus on key issues including school funding, data center development, and water resource protection. During the conversation, Brenna explained how school choice vouchers have cost Tippecanoe School Corporation over $7 million in lost funding, discussed concerns about data centers consuming massive amounts of electricity (citing one Amazon facility using 2.2 gigawatts - half of Indiana's residential homes), and highlighted the challenges facing rural communities including lack of grocery stores and healthcare access.BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

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Bennie Britt, a Democratic candidate running for the Westfield Washington Township Board in Hamilton County. Bennie shared his personal background, including growing up in poverty in Texas, surviving a stroke eight years ago that affected his ability to speak, and his 11-year tenure in Westfield, where he now leads a team building a new department. He discussed his collaborative campaign with three other candidates running as a diverse slate, highlighting their focus on township services, including EMS, fire support, McGregor Park maintenance, and assistance programs for residents in need.BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

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A Democratic candidate running for State Senate District 1. Scott, a 37-year Ford employee and UAW union leader, discussed his background growing up in Griffith, Indiana, his family life with wife Vicki and their six children and 13 grandchildren, and his recent entry into politics after years of union activism. He explained his involvement in the UAW reform movement that led to ousting corrupt officials and implementing direct democracy, which helped elect Sean Fain as UAW president. Scott outlined key issues facing District 1, including affordability, redistricting concerns, public education funding, and the need for prevailing wage laws and mass transit expansion.BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay