3/26/26 - Dark Money Ads, No Kings Protests, LEAP District Controversy

Today on The Rob Kendall Show, Rob opens the program by reacting to a dark money political ad targeting Indiana State Senator Greg Walker. The ad focuses on Walker’s vote for the gas tax and comments made about him by Donald Trump. Rob examines how nonprofit political groups operate under current campaign finance rules and argues the real issue isn’t the ad itself, but the broader hypocrisy surrounding who gets targeted and why. The discussion also expands into redistricting, party loyalty tests, and whether Republicans are trying to “change the rules” rather than address spending, inflation, and government growth. Next, Rob takes aim at the upcoming “No Kings” protests planned across Indiana and the country. Organizers are holding more than 40 rallies statewide while running a nationwide ad campaign urging people to march against what they describe as abuses of power. Rob questions what the slogan actually means and argues that outrage about presidential authority often depends on which party holds the White House. He also reflects on his own experience during COVID workplace mandates and asks why similar protests weren’t happening during earlier administrations if the concern is truly about executive power. The show also features a conversation with viewers after news out of Fishers where police arrested a driver going nearly 60 miles over the speed limit. Rob asks the YouTube audience to share their own stories about speeding tickets and the fastest they’ve ever driven, comparing minor speeding violations with extreme cases that lead to reckless driving charges. Rob then turns to the massive LEAP District development in Lebanon, Indiana, where companies like Meta are building enormous data center campuses. Residents living near the project say their lives are being disrupted by nonstop noise, construction activity, and massive lighting installations that run around the clock. Rob highlights the tension between economic development and the quality of life for longtime residents whose rural communities are rapidly changing. The discussion also dives into the public incentives being offered to attract these projects. Rob outlines the various tax exemptions, property tax abatements, infrastructure spending, and other incentives that state and local governments have reportedly provided to companies like Meta. He questions whether taxpayers are getting a fair return on investment when large corporations receive major subsidies while residents deal with the consequences of rapid development. Throughout the show, Rob connects these topics to a larger theme: accountability in government. Whether it’s dark money ads, political loyalty tests, presidential power, or taxpayer-funded corporate incentives, Rob argues that voters should be willing to question everyone in power—not just the people on the other side of the aisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices