The Rob Kendall Show Podcast

A piece from the Indiana Capital Chronicle is shining a new light on the unbelievable saga of disgraced former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, and all the Republican Party power players he rubbed elbows with over the years. The biggest question now, is who knew what about Noel and when? That includes one of his closest friends and political allies, Governor Eric Holcomb. When pressed about his relationship with Noel and what he wa...

The Republican race for Lt. Governor is heating up. And it may be closer than some think. Mike Braun has announced he will be touring the state with his handpicked choice Julie McGuire. Can Braun's pitch make the difference with delegates? Or will Micah Beckwith's campaign to hold the Republican Party accountable continue to resonate? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. 

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Mike Braun is pulling out all the stops to try and prevent Micah Beckwith from becoming the party's nominee for Lt. Governor. From high profile endorsements to allegedly tough talk in private conversations, the GOP Nominee for Governor is trying to flex his political muscles to get Julie McGuire across the finish line at convention. Will the in-your-face approach work with delegates or will it backfire? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Sha...

Mike Braun wasted no time making his selection on who he would like to be his running mate. One day after winning the Republican Primary, Braun said he would prefer delegates to the State Convention pick State Representative Julie McGuire. That sets up what is likely to be a bruising race with Pastor Micah Beckwith, who has been securing delegates for months. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, a...

Another year, another round of skyrocketing property tax assessments are hitting mailboxes. Once again, voters are angry. But few candidates running for public office appear to have an answer on what to do. Including the six candidates running for governor. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt examine voter outrage over property taxes and why the politicians continue to evade comin...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita appeared to throw his support behind Micah Beckwith in the upcoming Lt. Governor's Race, which will play out at the Republican State Convention in June. At a recent candidate forum, Rokita spoke fondly of Beckwith's candidacy and described it as an "insurance policy." On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss Rokita's apparent endorsement and ...

Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, once one of the most powerful Republicans in the state, and a close friend and political ally of Governor Eric Holcomb, is headed to jail after being found in contempt of court by a Scott County judge. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, and Jim Merritt discuss why Indianapolis media has remained largely silent on Noel's downfall, and why they refuse to ask Holcomb what he knew...

After over an hour and 30 minutes of completely wasting everyone's time, Congressional Candidate "Honest" Gabe Whitley had his petition for a protective order against Abdul-Hakim Shabazz quickly denied. It was a court hearing that bordered on the unbelievable at times, and the insulting and embarrassing at others. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Abdul joins Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt to discuss his big win in a court of law....

The incredibly bizarre saga of Congressional Candidate "Honest" Gabe Whitley is set to take another strange turn Monday, when he is seeking a protective order against Abdul-Hakim Shabazz. Abdul says not only is Whitley's complaint full of it, but he has also perjured himself in the process. Add to that, numerous other serious issues facing Whitley, including complaints to the IED and FEC over alleged campaign finance report violati...

The first debate between Republicans who want to become the next Governor of Indiana failed to deliver Monday. In more than an hour, the candidates failed to deliver much sizzle, and spent very little time going after or separating themselves from each other. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt break down the underwhelming debate performances. 

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Despite mounting problems with things likes taxes, Medicaid and the budget, Indiana Republicans have trained their focus this legislative session on gutting the power and tools of the Public Access Counselor. Led by Senator Aaron Freeman, the GOP is set to take away the independence of the office and many of the resources the Public Access Counselor uses to help ensure transparency. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall...

Statehouse Happenings co-host Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is scheduled to head to court. It involves the bizarre saga of Congressional Candidate Gabriel Whitley, a story which becomes stranger by the day. According to Shabazz, Whitley has asked for a protective order against him, and Abdul hopes to find out why at a hearing next week. Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt join Abdul to discuss why "Honest" Gabe might be afraid of Abdul. 

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Indiana Capital Chronicle broke an incredible story this week involving 7th District Congressional Candidate Gabriel Whitley. In the piece, they cited complaints against Whitley to the Indiana Election Division and Federal Election Commission, which allege multiple violations, including excessive campaign contributions and fraudulent finance reporting. From donors that cannot be located, to a political consulting firm that does not...

Results from Senate Republican Citizen Surveys are out, and overwhelmingly Hoosiers are demanding legislators do something about skyrocketing property taxes. But lawmakers appear hesitant to act, for fear of angering local government officials. The people vs. the government. Who is likely to win the battle at the Statehouse in 2025? Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss the Indiana GOP's big conundrum on this we...

Victoria Spartz has changed her mind. After spending close to a year announcing she would not seek re-election, Spartz announced last week she will indeed run for a third term. The decision has alienated former allies who have already endorsed other candidates seeking her seat. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss Spartz's decision and what the fallout will be for the upcom...

State Representative Jim Lucas has once again found himself at the center of controversy. The embattled lawmaker, who recently pled guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident, set off a firestorm at the Statehouse on Wednesday, when he flashed a weapon at a group of school children. Lucas has attempted to downplay the incident. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt ...