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Indivisible by the Lake
by An Indivisible NWI podcast
Indivisible by the Lake will examine Region life through an Indivisible lens. indivisiblebythelake.substack.com
Episodes
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No more stranglehold, baby?!?!?
So when Pete Buttigieg stops by the banquet hall a town away to stump for local candidates, and when you hear the news that TWO DEMS ARE IN THE LEAD IN STATEWIDE CONTESTS, you get chills. You get excited. And then you get to work, because we’ve only got two weeks left to get our endorsed…
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It’s our very first episode!!!!!!!!!
Folks, I am so EXCITED. It’s our very first every episode of Indivisible by the Lake, and I can’t think of a better way to launch then profiling these three amazing Indivisible NWI members who earned our endorsement. Let’s get them across the finish line and get our Indivisible values into local...
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Hello, hello NWI...from a different Lake soon!
Hello, hello NWI. If you’re watching this after the great changeover, you probably saw a new url and can guess what I’m going to tell you. I’m moving my show to Indivisible NWI. If you are a current follower or subscriber, you don’t need to do a thing. I’ll be moving my substack and all my social...
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Interview with Donna Catalano: Center Township Board candidate and All Around Perfect Person
So folks, I don’t endorse people often. But after talking with my dear friend and Region community activist and legend, Donna Catalano, I just have to say it loud and proud. From South Shore Arts, to the Legacy Foundation, to the League of Women Voter’s and beyond, there’s simply no area of NWI...
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Salon Talk w/Alise Buchmeier
Folks, since I started this show I’ve been wanting to introduce you to the amazing Alise Buchmeir of Kitsch & Beautician Beauty for a couple of reasons: * She’s a very dear friend of mine * She’s been the podcast’s most steadfast sponsor * She’s the only person who can make my baby-fine middle…
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Words of Hope from Buffy Adams, Part 2
Folks, I’m not gonna lie. It’s shitty times in NWI. We’re hot. We’re tired because we can’t sleep. We’re worried about our vulnerable family. We’re angry that it’s taking so long to get the power back on. Our internet is sketchy, so I haven’t been posting here as much as I want to. If you want to...
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A Derecho Came to NWI...
Hello, hello, NWI. Welcome to this very special update from Bluer by the Lake. Boy, I know. It sucks. It really sucks. I live in Munster. I have never seen damage like this. I’m going to tell it real for just a quick second, and then I am going to get to the good stuff. So... One of the things…
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Get on the Bus, NWI! (Guests Benita White Arnold and State Senator Lonnie Randolph)
Oh I’m so excited about this folks. The two most influential people in my life as an activist sat down with me to talk about this amazing opportunity to make history: It’s always a fabulous conversation with East Chicago NAACP president Benita White Arnold and State Senator Lonnie Randolph.…
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Dem Project 2026: Women Candidates Forum (free version)
I know I say this a lot, but I’m silly amounts of excited about this episode. We have a record number of women running in Indiana, and to help I got three of the hottest candidates on the ticket, Coumba Kebe, Jessica Bailey, and Jen Wilson, and the legend herself, Indiana Dem Chair Karen Tallian...
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DEM Project 2026: Indiana Women Candidates Forum! (AD-FREE)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indivisiblebythelake.substack.com I know I say this a lot, but I’m silly amounts of excited about this episode. We have a record number of women running in Indiana, and to help I got three of the hottest candidates on the ticket…
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PROUD of...Buffy Adams, our official Hope Dealer
This summer, I want to celebrate the amazing things members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Region are doing. Up first, the Region’s very own Hope Dealer, Buffy Adams. So I’m personally sick of feeling like s**t every day whenever I turn on NPR or open a newspaper or scroll social media looking…
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I'm sick of politics: Let's Get PROUD
Alrighty folks, I know you know this but it’s fun to repeat myself: I’m the proud straight mom of a gay trans teen and the proud sister of a gay woman married to an amazing gay woman (hi Julie! Thank you for making my sister so happy and building a beautiful family with her). Short take: I’m…
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SOS Race: My full take, and why I'm pulling for Blythe Potter
So this will be my last dispatch before I get to rock out at the convention next weekend. To say I’m excited is an EXTREME understatement. I’m beyond proud to watch this newly-energized party surge forth to make change in Indiana. Now, I hope my listeners and viewers know how seriously I take my...
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The 2026 Secretary of State Primary
I know I’ve said this a time or two this Primary, but whoo boy, it’s getting hot in here. I’m talking about, of course, the primary contest between Beau Bayh and Blythe Potter. I’m going to be honest, folks. I REALLY don’t like how nasty this has gotten, in NWI and elsewhere. It feels like we’re...
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2026 Primary: Tea, Trends, and Weird Takedowns
Well, I’ve finally caught my breath after my first real election as a podcaster, and whoa Nelly! That was one heck of a primary. For anyone outside of Lake County, in some areas that are heavily Democratic, the primary can really serve as the full election, and this one got WAY hotter than I...
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(Sponsored) 5 Questions with Jerry Williams
Hello, NWI! It’s T-minus 4 days and counting until Election Day. Jerry Williams, candidate for Lake County sheriff, stopped by to share some of the most fascinating stories I’ve heard to date, from anyone. Listen in to discover: * How he survived a head-on car crash with a suspect going 110 mph.…
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Corruption in the Jailhouse
Folks we’re almost to the finish line! This is the last of our special discussion topics and hoo, boy, it’s a hot one. Lake County Sheriff’s department has some baggage, and our panelists had some THOUGHTS on who is best suited to fix it. First up: let’s hit the elephant in the room: NO panelist…
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: ICE
So next up in our community-requested topics: ICE. It’s hard to think of an agency that makes us feel more helpless, or whose actions have more life and death impact on our Region. Families are broken. People are missing. Our neighbors are STILL struggling. It matters. Deeply. In general, the…
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Mental Health
Alrighty folks!! We’re on to our special community-topics section of our sheriff’s race coverage. For context, I asked people what issues mattered the most to them when selecting a candidate and which they wanted our panel to debate. By far and away the three most requested topics were: * Mental...
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Candidate Overview #6, -- Jack Sanchez
Woo hoo! We’re at the end of our in-depth candidate reviews. If you’re just joining us, start here: Now, about Jack…aye yay yay. To be fair, the panelists didn’t have a lot to work with in terms of figuring out who Jack Sanchez is, because he has vanishingly-little digital presence and he entered...
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Candidate Overview #5 - Maria Garcia Trajkovich
We’re closing in to the end of our candidate deep-dives! Up next, Maria Garcia Trajkovich. If you’re just joining us, catch up here: Now, on to Maria! All of the panelists REALLY wanted to root for a woman running in such a male-dominated field BUT most were unimpressed with her lack of…
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Candidate Overview #4, Jason Gore
Ahoy folks, onwards! If you’re just joining us, visit this page to catch up on the series. So feedback on this candidate was a mixed bag. Everyone liked Jason’s strong background in deep crime fighting and were impressed about his on-the-ground security clearance at the 2024 Democratic National...
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Candidate Overview #3, Jerry Williams
And here we are folks, midway through our Lake County Sheriff’s candidate deep dives. If you’re just joining us, start here: So about Jerry… all of our candidates admired his experience and felt the fact that he comes from outside the department was beneficial, due to the scandals that have…
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Candidate Overview #2, Steven Flores
Alrighty folks, next up is Steven Flores. If your just joining us, catch up on the first two episodes here: Okay then…on to Steven Flores. In general, the panelists were impressed with the breadth of his resume and experience, though one noted that St. John’s income levels and demographics are…
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The 2026 Sheriff's Race: Candidate Overview #1 - Edward Jenkins
Welcome to our Sheriff’s series! If you’re watching this for the first time, you’ll want to start here so you can meet our panelists and learn more about how we set up everything up: So we’re kicking off with an in-depth review of each Sheriff’s candidate, and up first is Edward Jenkins. Overall,...
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The 2026 Lake County Sheriff's Race: Overview and Meet the Panelists!
Folks, I’m so EXCITED about this. So we’ve got a lot of candidates in the Lake County Sheriff’s race. So not everyone can make the forums, I asked three Lake County women to discuss them. And boy did we ever! It’s too much — and too interesting — for just one episodes, so I’m breaking it up into...
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I Voted, NWI! And Sheriff's series teaser. :)
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Some thoughts on waking up after the Wipeout Threat
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit indivisiblebythelake.substack.com/subscribe
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Ep 38 (part 4): Happy No Kings Day, LaPorte, Valpo, Gary, Michigan City, Rensselaer
And here’s footage shared with me by folks all over NWI. We did our Region proud. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit indivisiblebythelake.substack.com/subscribe
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Ep 38 (part 3): Happy No Kings Day, Highland
Here’s my last stop on my adventures: the Indivisible NWI protest in Highland. I ran into a lot of friends and met a lot of new people. Stick around for the daffodils at the end!! I also wanted to let you know that, if you want to support my work, you can now do that here! Next up, Bonus Episode:...
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Ep 38 (part 1): Happy No Kings Day, Crown Point
Hello, NWI. Thanks for your patience while I got all my stuff together. I’m so happy to share these compilations with you. Forgive the grainy audio in spots - it was a joyous day with lots of shouting and honking and people lifting their voice…loudly! I hope you enjoy seeing how much our Region...
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EP 38 (Part 2): Happy No Kings Day, Hobart!
Hello, NWI! The next stop on my No Kings adventure: Hobart! It was one of the most impactful parts of my day. I learned more about how we’re going to heal our divisions in the five minutes I spent watching…well, just watch for yourself!! I also wanted to let you know that, if you want to support…
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(Sponsored) Ep 37 - 5 Questions w/Scott Miller
Hi folks, I’m excited to share this new sponsored segment with you, where YOUR local candidates put themselves on the line with yours truly! I wanted you to get a chance to get to know the people who want to serve you outside of the forums and town halls and the scripted conversations. So up…
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'Twas the Day Before No Kings!
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SAVE our Vote!
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we did it lake County, absentee ballots away!
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it's absentee ballot day
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Ep 36, Part 5: Munster/Highland/Griffith Dems Candidate Night - IN Sen. Dist 1
Whew! And here we are at last: IN Senate District 1 Candidate Scott Houldieson. Thank you so much to the Munster, Highland, and Griffith dems for inviting me out. Catch the rest of the series here: Part 4: Lake County Council Part 3: Lake County Sheriff Part 2: North Township Board Part 1: North...
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Ep 36, Part 4: Munster/Highland/Griffith Dems Candidate Night: Lake County Council
Alrighty, folks, you already know I was tickled to be asked to record the full Munster, Highland, and Griffith Candidate Night at Wicker Park last week. Next up, Lake County Council, in ballot order: District 1: * Christina Signorelli * Scott E. Miller District 2 * Darren L. Washington * Toya…
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E 36, Part 3: Munster/Highland/Griffith Dems Candidate Night: Lake County Sheriff
Hi folks, I was honored to record the full Munster, Highland, and Griffith Candidate Night at Wicker Park last week. Next up, Lake County Sheriff, in ballot order: * Edward Jenkins * Steven Flores * Jason Gore * Jerry Williams * Maria Garcia Trajkovich * (Jack) John Gregory Sanchez Here’s Part 1:...
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Ep 36, Part 2: Munster/Highland/Griffith Candidate Night - North Twsp Board
Hi folks, I was honored to record the full Munster, Highland, and Griffith Candidate Night at Wicker Park last week. It was a hefty night of conversation, so I’m breaking this up into offices. Next up, your North Township Board candidates, in ballot order: * Jeff Tuinstra * Peter Katic * Richard…
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Ep 36, Part 1: Munster/Highland/Griffith Candidate Night - North Twsp Trustee
Hi folks, I was honored to record the full Munster, Highland, and Griffith Candidate Night at Wicker Park last week. It was a hefty night of conversation, so I’m breaking this up into offices. Up first, your North Township Trustee candidates, in ballot order: * Margarita (Maggie) Muniz-Olson *...
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Ep 35: NAACP - EC & the Alphas BRINGING THE CANDIDATES
Folks, it’s been a hopping primary season here in NWI. I’ve had a hoot at a bunch of candidate forums, but I’ll tell you, this one is one I’d skip a doc appointment to go: cancellation fees be damned! Pretty much every important candidate on the ballot in Lake County is going to be there, ready…
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Tonight! 6om Wicker Park Social Center. Be there!!!
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Ep 34: I Finished My Investigation into the Munster High Walkout and I was Right
Okay folks, I know this might seem like small potatoes based on what else is going on in the world, but the fiasco at Munster High was stupid, predictable, and I’m going to hold people accountable some kind of way. If you want to help, please join me on Monday, March 9th at 6pm at the School Town...
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Ep. 33: Indivisible Secretary of State Candidates Forum
Thank you so much to Indivisible NWI for letting me come and record the forum. I hope that this helps folks across NWI picking their state delegate make an educated choice. And thank you so much to Mary Bonnema, Kelly Baer, and Yulissa Cruz Moreno for sharing your pre and post forum impressions....
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live with Kelly bridges
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how to run part three
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happy Tuesday! some thoughts on AI
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good morning 🌞
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