3/25/26 - Trump Endorsements Shake Indiana Politics, Indiana Utility Bill Shock, Braun Gas Tax Questions

On today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob breaks down the latest political drama surrounding Donald Trump’s endorsements in Indiana and why relying solely on a presidential endorsement can be a risky strategy in local politics. Rob argues that national influencers and political figures often have little connection to the realities on the ground in Indiana, yet their endorsements can shape major races. He also explains why Trump’s backing of certain incumbent state senators has frustrated key conservative allies and raised serious questions about loyalty, policy priorities, and the future of conservative leadership in the state. Rob also dives into the growing outrage over skyrocketing utility bills across Indiana. With the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission holding hearings with the state’s largest power companies, Rob lays out why many Hoosiers feel trapped in a broken system. Investor-owned utilities operating under government-granted monopolies are reporting rising profits while customers face major increases in their monthly bills. Rob walks through how electric bills are actually calculated and why the current system leaves consumers with little choice or recourse. Another major topic today is the growing pressure on Governor Mike Braun as gas prices surge past the $4 mark in central Indiana. Rob revisits comments Braun made earlier in March about the possibility of using tools available to the state to mitigate rising prices, including suspending the gas tax. With prices now significantly higher and the timeline Braun referenced having passed, Rob asks whether the governor will follow through on that idea or if it will remain another unfulfilled political promise. Rob also discusses how Indiana drivers are paying not only a state gas tax but also a sales tax that increases as the price of gasoline rises. That means when prices spike, the government collects even more revenue. Rob argues this creates a system where the state benefits financially from higher fuel prices while Hoosiers feel the squeeze at the pump. Later in the show, Rob previews an upcoming conversation with Indiana Capital Chronicle reporter Nicki Kelly about the growing debate over local income taxes at the city, town, and county level. As communities across Indiana consider raising or restructuring local taxes, Rob examines how these decisions could affect taxpayers and local government budgets moving forward. From political endorsements and statehouse battles to utility monopolies and rising gas prices, today’s episode tackles the biggest economic and political pressures facing Indiana residents right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices