5/1/26 - Massive Hoosier Marijuana Spending, Property Tax Assessments, John Piper is guest

Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show focuses heavily on property tax assessments, as Kendall reacts to what he and many listeners are seeing across central Indiana. He explains how his own assessment increased and points out that others are dealing with far larger jumps, urging people to call their local assessor and demand a full explanation rather than simply accepting the numbers. He walks through how the system works, including the appeal process, and stresses that these rising assessments are the real driver behind higher tax bills, not the temporary deductions many people were promised. He then revisits Senate Bill 1 and argues that what was sold as relief ultimately failed to address the core issue. Kendall breaks down how the math plays out, showing how even small increases in assessed value can quickly erase any short-term savings. He ties those outcomes directly to decisions made by lawmakers, saying the structure of the law ensures taxes will continue to rise. The discussion builds into a broader criticism of state leadership and questions about why more wasn’t done to prevent what he says was an obvious outcome. The conversation expands to what’s coming next, including the likelihood of more school referendums and additional tax pressure in the near future. Kendall argues that many homeowners will see any remaining savings disappear entirely, leaving them paying more than they were just a few years ago. He also raises concerns about how assessments are determined and the limited accountability around them, describing a system where taxpayers have little control once values are set. Another major segment looks at Indiana’s marijuana laws, using new reporting on the size of the cannabis market tied to Hoosiers. Kendall argues that prohibition isn’t stopping usage, with many residents already accessing it either out of state or informally, while the state misses out on significant tax revenue. He frames the issue as both a financial and policy question, especially as surrounding states continue to allow legal access. The show also touches on a potential change from the IHSAA regarding whether high school athletes can profit from their name, image, and likeness. Kendall lays out both sides, noting the traditional concerns while also pointing to court decisions that suggest some form of NIL is likely inevitable. He explains the proposed restrictions and questions how much impact the change would realistically have for most athletes, framing it as an attempt to manage something that’s already reshaping amateur sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices