4/27/26 - Beau Bayh is guest, Indiana Politics, and is Trump's Secret Service Doing It's Job

Today’s show covers three major stories that all tie back to accountability and transparency in government. It starts with a serious issue involving swatting incidents that targeted Indiana lawmakers during the redistricting fight. Despite multiple cases and the potential for real harm, there have been no arrests, no updates, and no clear answers from state officials, raising questions about how something this significant could seemingly disappear without resolution. The conversation then shifts to the Fourth Congressional District race, where Jim Baird, Craig Haggard, and John Piper are competing in the primary. The focus centers on Haggard’s past controversies and a new dispute involving a data center–connected super PAC. Allegations include undisclosed campaign expenditures, ties between the PAC and a data center company, and questions about legislation and business dealings that could benefit those same interests. From there, the discussion zooms out to a broader look at elections in Indiana, with early voting trends and turnout issues across the state. While Marion County is seeing increased participation, much of the state continues to struggle with low engagement, prompting a deeper look at why voters are tuning out. A key theme is the lack of distinction between candidates, especially in primary races. Many challengers are criticized for running on limited issues without clearly defining how they differ from incumbents, leaving voters with little reason to feel invested or motivated. Examples from state Senate races highlight how candidates often take similar positions, even while attacking each other in campaign materials. The show ultimately raises a consistent question across all these topics: whether it’s unanswered investigations, campaign controversies, or uninspiring candidates, how much accountability are voters actually getting from the people seeking to represent them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices