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On this episode of the Wieser Podcast, Jim Wieser sits down with Kate-Lynn Holley, a candidate for Indiana State Senate District 6, for a wide-ranging conversation about her background, her campaign, and the issues she says are important to voters across Northwest Indiana and the surrounding rural communities.

Holley discusses growing up in Lake County, her experience as a realtor and mother, her work with North Shore Health Centers, and her path from professional wrestling to running for public office. She also explains the geographic reach of State Senate District 6, which includes portions of Lake and Jasper counties as well as Benton and Newton counties.

The conversation covers several issues Hawley says are central to her campaign, including healthcare access, affordable housing, education, agriculture, infrastructure, rural communities, data centers, and the cost of living. She also discusses her proposed approach to medical cannabis and using potential tax revenue for areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and workforce programs.

Wieser and Holley also discuss redistricting, political polarization, representation, and what Holley says she is hearing from voters while campaigning across the district. Holley describes her campaign priorities as providing a "roof, a table, a future," focusing on housing, food security, education, job training, and economic opportunity.

The Wieser Podcast features conversations about politics, elections, government, and the people seeking public office in Indiana.

Topics discussed include:

• Kate-Lynn Holley's campaign for State Senate District 6
• Northwest Indiana and rural community concerns
• Healthcare access
• Affordable housing and the cost of living
• Public education
• Agriculture and Indiana farmers
• Infrastructure
• Data centers
• Medical cannabis
• Redistricting and representation
• Political division and bipartisanship
• Holley professional and personal background
• Her priorities if elected

On this episode of the Wieser Podcast, Jim Wieser sits down with Anthony Oberman, a candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives in District 15, representing communities including Schererville, St. John, Dyer, and portions of the surrounding area.

Oberman discusses why he decided to enter the race and the issues he says are most important to Northwest Indiana families. A former police officer and father, Oberman shares his perspective on education funding, overcrowded classrooms, teacher support, school vouchers, affordability, utility costs, and the future of Indiana's middle class.

The conversation also examines the challenges facing public schools, including funding for special education, counselors, paraprofessionals, and teachers. Oberman explains his concerns about Indiana's school voucher program and argues that more resources should be directed toward public education.

Affordability is another major focus, with discussion surrounding rising NIPSCO bills, utility reliability, grocery prices, and the financial pressures facing Hoosier families following the region's recent storms.

In the second portion of the podcast, Jim Wieser introduces a new editorial segment focused on the controversy surrounding Stars and Stripes, military journalism, the First Amendment, and concerns about censorship and editorial independence.

The episode offers listeners an opportunity to hear Oberman's views directly as the 2026 midterm election approaches, along with Wieser's perspective on issues affecting Northwest Indiana, Indiana politics, and the broader national conversation.

With the 2026 election approaching, Jim Wieser takes a look at the political issues unfolding across Northwest Indiana and the state of Indiana—and previews what listeners can expect from the Wieser Podcast in the months leading up to Election Day.

In this episode, Jim discusses several issues he believes are connected to the larger political landscape, including the Indiana Attorney General's legal battle with the Town of Merrillville, free speech and local government, the impact of the June tornado and ongoing recovery efforts, Indiana's gasoline tax, rising costs, and the debate surrounding redistricting.

Jim also reflects on the political fallout surrounding Indiana lawmakers who opposed midterm redistricting and discusses what those developments could mean for the upcoming general election. He shares his perspective on the growing political divide, the importance of voter participation, and why he believes these issues will have a significant impact on Hoosiers.

Looking ahead, Jim previews an upcoming series of episodes featuring state representatives, state senators, and other political candidates, as the podcast works toward bringing listeners more conversations about the issues and candidates leading into November's election.

This episode is a candid look at Indiana politics, local government, elections, redistricting, economic pressures, and the issues Jim believes voters should be paying attention to as Election Day approaches.