Turn Left, hosted by Indiana's Own Dana Black

Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things

Turn Left, hosted by Indiana's Own Dana Black is a news podcast hosted by Indiana's Own Dana Black, with 183 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Indiana's Own Dana Black hosts Turn Left, hosted by Indiana's Own Dana Black, a news show with 183 episodes published.

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  Episode #43

  Turn Left with special guest Tradara McLaurin, candidate for Westfield Washington Township Board.

  Aug 10, 202647 minS9

  Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things. To donate to Tradara: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tradara-mclaurine-1?refcode=TurnLeft. Tradara McLaurin, a candidate for the Westfield Washington Township Board. Tradara shared her background, growing up in Indianapolis, her education, and her extensive experience in higher education, entrepreneurship, and community service. She explained her motivation for running, focusing on increasing representation and transparency on the board, and supporting the community, especially those in need of assistance. The conversation covered the importance of communication, the challenges of running as a Black woman in a predominantly white area, and the need for more diverse voices in local government. BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

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  Episode #42

  Turn Left with special guest Ryan Price, candidate for Indiana House District 66.

  Aug 7, 202638 minS9

  Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things. To donate to Ryan: https://secure.actblue.com/raise/203200?refcode=TurnLeft Ryan Price, a candidate running for House District 66 in southern Indiana. Ryan discussed his background as a lifelong resident of New Albany who has worked in various roles including sound engineering and project management, and currently serves as president of his HOA community. He outlined his key campaign issues including regulating data centers and solar farms, reforming property tax assessments, improving education funding by potentially sunsetting the school voucher program, and addressing affordable housing shortages. Ryan emphasized his grassroots fundraising approach and commitment to listening to constituents rather than pursuing controversial politics, positioning himself as a moderate candidate focused on community needs and practical solutions. BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

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  Episode #41

  Turn Left with special guest Kelsey Kauffman, candidate for Indiana House District 44.

  Aug 6, 202653 minS9

  Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things. To donate to Kelsey: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kauffman-indiana?refcode=TurnLeft Kelsey Kaufman shared her extensive background, including her family's military service history, her experiences living in the Philippines studying indigenous cultures, and her work as a prison officer and researcher on the effects of incarceration on both prisoners and staff. She discussed her current focus on immigration issues, particularly opposing Senate Bill 76, which forces schools and hospitals to cooperate with ICE, and her campaign slogan, "And in our community, we protect our neighbors." The conversation covered Kelsey Kaufman's previous work on prison reform, including helping former inmates testify at the state legislature and successfully passing legislation regarding parental rights and shackling of pregnant women. BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

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  Episode #40

  Turn Left with special guest Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO of ActBlue.

  Aug 5, 202644 minS9

  Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things. Regina Wallace Jones, CEO of ActBlue, discusses her background, her journey from engineering to politics, and ActBlue's mission and tools. Regina shared her path from growing up in California to becoming the former mayor of East Palo Alto and now leading ActBlue, emphasizing how she approached leadership opportunities organically rather than pursuing a traditional C-suite career path. They discussed ActBlue's evolution from 2004 as a digital fundraising platform to expanding tools for municipal candidates. BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

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  Episode #39

  Turn Left with special guest Rep. Alex Burton, Indiana House District 77.

  Aug 4, 202646 minS9

  Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana BlackWhere we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things. To donate to Alex: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/alex-burton-for-indiana-1?refcode=TurnLeft Alex Burton, a Democratic state representative running for re-election in House District 77, representing most of Vanderburgh County in southern Indiana. Indiana's Own Dana Black interviewed Burton about his first term in the State House, where he served as a ranking member on natural resources and co-authored key energy legislation, including House Bill 1002. Burton discussed his background in public service, including previous experience on the Evansville City Council, and explained how working across the aisle required enhanced people skills while dealing with a supermajority Republican legislature. BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by Dorianan22 from Pixabay

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