3/13/26 - Braun Looks to TurningPointUSA in Desperation, Indy Republicans Fib about Medicaid, Property Taxes Debacle

Rob Kendall breaks down several major political and policy stories impacting Indiana politics, property taxes, government spending, and state leadership. The show begins with a discussion of Governor Mike Braun’s announcement of a partnership with Turning Point USA, raising questions about why the Indiana governor’s office is working with an outside political organization and whether the move is more about political survival than policy. Rob also looks at the political standing of Braun and Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, and why both appear to be struggling with voters despite Republicans controlling state government. The episode then dives deep into the Indiana property tax debate and Senate Bill 1, explaining why the recent property tax bill did not solve the real problem for homeowners. Rob argues that the legislation ignored the true driver of rising property taxes — property assessments — while delivering major tax relief to large businesses. He also examines a new development in Fishers, Indiana, where the city and local school district are planning a $3.6 million investment in athletic facilities despite earlier warnings from local officials that property tax reform would force cuts to police, firefighters, and school operations. The situation highlights what Rob describes as the fear tactics used by local governments during the property tax fight. Rob also discusses reporting and analysis on Indiana’s Medicaid program and the growing financial problems tied to it. The conversation explores how state mismanagement, policy decisions made during the Covid era, and government inefficiency have contributed to major cost overruns in programs like Medicaid and SNAP. According to estimates discussed during the show, the state’s failure to properly manage these programs could cost Indiana taxpayers billions in the coming years. The show also touches on cultural and economic changes in central Indiana after Rob notices a Walmart promotion advertising money transfers to Mexico. That observation leads into a broader discussion about immigration, assimilation, and the changing makeup of communities across Indiana, as well as how large corporations respond to shifting customer bases and economic patterns. Finally, Rob reflects on the salaries and performance of Indiana’s statewide elected officials, comparing modern government pay with historical salaries from the late 1800s and questioning whether today’s political leaders deliver results that justify what taxpayers pay them. The discussion expands into a broader commentary about why many politicians appear disconnected from the people they represent and why government programs often struggle to operate efficiently. If you follow Indiana politics, property taxes, government spending, or the future of local communities across the state, this episode of the Rob Kendall Show covers the key debates and controversies shaping Indiana today. Subscribe for daily coverage of Indiana politics, government accountability, elections, and interviews you won’t hear anywhere else. The Rob Kendall Show streams live every weekday from 10am-noon. If you'd like to join the live online chat with other channel subscribers, you must be a subscriber (new subscribers must wait five-minutes after subscribing to comment). You can find more information at RobKendallShow.com Theme music: Dean Cline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices