Web Content for IN Focus - FOX 59 / CBS 4
On top of my duties at the assignment desk and producing for the FOX 59 Morning Show and CBS #4YOURMORNING, I am continuing my passion for political journalism in the Hoosier State. I assist with IN Focus, FOX 59 / CBS 4’s weekly public affairs show. IN Focus details the latest in Indiana politics. I have been growing the show’s web presence as the program expands to a statewide audience. Check out all of the shows I have worked on below, with links to the web articles I have written.
3 October 2021
Rep. Bucshon discusses debt ceiling, infrastructure negotiations, vaccine mandates
Lawmakers give final approval to redistricting plan, House Minority Leader GiaQuinta previews session
Panelists discuss infrastructure talks, redistricting, this week’s top stories
10 October 2021
Court rules on governor's emergency powers, as GOP continues to push back against President's vaccine mandates
Carson, Pence discuss debt limit, infrastructure battle, new congressional districts
Panelists discuss emergency powers ruling, this week's top stories
17 October 2021
Sen. Todd Young and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discuss Indiana's economic recovery
Panelists discuss Biden economic agenda, shipping supply slowdown, this week's top stories
24 October 2021
Federal officials discuss plans to distribute vaccines for 5-11 year olds
Rep. Carson discusses infrastructure talks, Bannon contempt charges
Panelists discuss General Colin Powell’s legacy, Senator Braun’s comments, this week’s top stories
31 October 2021
Rep. Bucshon discusses child vaccines, infrastructure talks
McCormick discusses vaccine impact for Indiana schools, potential run for governor
Panelists discuss COVID-19 vaccine, infrastructure talks, this week's top stories
7 November 2021
Indiana lawmakers react to vaccine mandates, infrastructure vote
Sec. of State, former state superintendent discuss heated school board meetings, potential for partisan elections
Panelists discuss vaccine mandate lawsuits, Virginia elections impact
14 November 2021
Local leaders, party chairs discuss passage of federal infrastructure bill
Indiana GOP, Dem chairs react to Sen. Mike Braun campaign audit
Panelists discuss infrastructure plans, Sen. Braun campaign audit, this week's top stories
21 November 2021
IN Focus: State lawmakers prepare for 2022 session
House passes Build Back Better bill, Hoosier lawmakers react
Panelists discuss vaccine mandate lawsuits, this week’s top stories
28 November 2021
Lawmakers cancel one-day special session, governor extends emergency orders
One-on-one with Attorney General Todd Rokita
White House climate advisor, local lawmakers discuss Build Back Better Act
Panelists discuss Statehouse debate over COVID-19 emergency orders
5 December 2021
Former health commissioner on impact of Omicron variant, rising COVID numbers
Sen. Todd Young, White House Energy Secretary on the Build Back Better agenda
Panelists discuss Supreme Court abortion case, this week’s top stories
12 December 2021
One-on-One with Governor Eric Holcomb
White House communications deputy on economic recovery, vaccine mandates
Panelists discuss employer vaccine mandates, this week's top stories
19 December 2021
Gov. Eric Holcomb, state lawmakers on reducing violent crime
One-on-one with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison
Panelists discuss crime legislation, this week's top stories
26 December 2021
Looking back at the year in politics
Panelists discuss 2021's key political moments
2 January 2022
COVID cases rise as Holcomb slams Rokita for doubting official numbers
Panelists discuss Holcomb/Rokita feud, this week’s top stories
9 January 2022
Governor Holcomb, state lawmakers set agendas as 2022 session begins
Congressman André Carson reflects on the January 6 events at the Capitol
Panelists discuss vaccine mandate bill, January 6th anniversary, this week's top stories
16 January 2022
State lawmakers discuss vaccine mandates, school curriculum bill, Governor's State of the State address
Sen. Young, Sen. Braun push back on Biden's call to drop filibuster
Panelists discuss rough week for President Biden, this week's top stories
23 January 2022
State lawmakers debate vaccine mandates, school curriculum control
Housing and Urban Development Secretary on President Biden’s first year in office
Panelists discuss President Biden’s first year, latest at the Statehouse
30 January 2022
Controversial education bills advance as session nears halfway point
Sen. Young discusses Supreme Court vacancy, Russia tensions
Panelists discuss Supreme Court vacancy, this week’s top stories
6 February 2022
AG Todd Rokita defends trip to US-Mexico border in one-on-one interview
Sen. Todd Young, Mayor Tom McDermott discuss upcoming Senate campaign
Panelists discuss Rokita border trip, Pence’s comments on Trump, this week’s top stories
13 February 2022
Senate considers controversial education bills as Huston leaves College Board
Lawmakers discuss January 6th probe
Panelists discuss Todd Huston, January 6th probe
20 February 2022
Senate makes changes to controversial bills on education, vaccine mandates
Experts discuss Indiana's next phase of the pandemic
Senator Braun on crisis in Eastern Europe, January 6th investigation
Panelists discuss upcoming elections, this week’s top stories
27 February 2022
Indiana lawmakers react to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Lawmakers debate controversial education, permitless carry bills as end of session nears
Panelists discuss Ukraine, new Supreme Court nominee
6 March 2022
Hoosier lawmakers react to State of the Union
Legislature takes action against Russia as 2022 session wraps up
Panelists discuss State of the Union, this week's top stories
13 March 2022
Lawmakers wrap up 2022 legislative session
Former State Senator running for Congress
Addressing the economic impact of Russia's invasion
Panelists review 2022 legislative session, this week’s top stories
20 March 2022
Lawmakers hear from Ukraine’s President
Former congressman running for old seat
Former Governor Daniels on Daylight Saving Time; Indianapolis leaders speak out against permitless carry
Panelists discuss Ukraine, AG Rokita’s border trip, this week’s top stories
27 March 2021
Fallout after decisions on permitless carry, transgender athletes
Speaking with candidates for the 9th district
Sen. Braun comments on interracial marriage draw controversy
Panel discusses Holcomb decisions, Braun comments
