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

As a current elected official, David shares how his experiences will help him craft legislation in our statehouse.

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

Sarah Blessing, a Democratic candidate running for House District 70, discusses her background as a former 5th-grade teacher and her current work as a community activist in Harrison County. Sarah explained her approach of engaging with Republican voters through her podcast Project Nexus, aiming to bridge political divides and represent all constituents if elected. Both participants discussed the importance of cross-party dialogue and acknowledged the privileges that allow some individuals to effectively reach across the political divide.

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

Michelle Hennessee Sears, a behavioral psychologist and small business owner, discusses why she is running for office and how she will bring a holistic view to policymaking.

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Michele Henry, a candidate running for Indiana House District 72, to discuss her background and campaign. Michele explained that she is a civil rights lawyer specializing in employment law who decided to run for office after being asked multiple times and feeling compelled to support democracy.

She shared that her motivation to become an employment lawyer stemmed from experiencing workplace harassment early in her career, including being treated differently as a woman in professional settings.

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Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things.Kimberly Townsend, a candidate running for House District 36 in Indiana. Kimberly Townsend, who is currently the CEO of the Anderson Housing Authority and has over 20 years of public service experience, discussed her decision to run for office after facing challenges to her eligibility under the Hatch Act.To donate to Kimberly: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kim-townsend-1?refcode=TurnLeftBlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things.Representative Cherrish Pryor, who represents District 94 in the Indiana State House. Dana interviewed Pryor about her experience as an incumbent Democrat in the superminority, discussing her background growing up in Mississippi before moving to Indiana in 1995. Pryor shared examples of her legislative work, including passing House Bill 1114 which prohibits insurance companies from requiring stage 4 cancer patients to go through step therapy.To donate to Cherrish: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cherrish-pryor-2?refcode=TurnLeftBlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things.Austin Meives, a candidate running for House District 23, discussed his background as a working-class candidate from Peru, Indiana. Austin highlighted his support for marijuana legalization, expansion of HIP Medicaid, and increased funding for public schools, noting that these positions resonate with constituents across party lines. He expressed concern about the negative reception he's faced on the campaign trail and discussed local issues, including data center development and the lack of local newspaper coverage, which leaves residents relying on Facebook for news.To donate to Austin: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/austin-meives-1?refcode=TurnLeftBlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things.Kacey Blundell, a candidate running for State Senate District 38, discussed her background and experience with Hoosier Women Forward. Kacey shared how the program provided valuable support and networking opportunities, including a unique experience sitting in the West Wing and meeting Peter Alexander. Kacey described her family's influence on her desire to serve in public service, her current work in the criminal justice system helping people with electronic monitoring, and a meaningful moment at a recovery gala where she was reconnecting with former clients who had successfully overcome addiction.To donate to Kacey: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/blundell4indiana?refcode=TurnLeftBlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay