Left of Midlife

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Four Republicans. One nomination. A whole lot of convention drama. 
 
The week on Left of Midlife, we're unpacking the Indiana Republican State Convention and the four-way battle for Secretary of State. Why does this race matter? What does the outcome tell us about the direction of the Indiana GOP? And what role did delegates...not primary voters...play in deciding who will oversee Indiana's elections?
 
We're talking party politics, election administration, convention culture, walkout songs, and what this all means heading into November...with the usual dose of snark, side-eye, and midlife perspective.
 
Because sometimes the most important races are the ones hardly anyone's paying attention to. 

The ballots have been counted, the convention swag has been packed away, and Indiana Democrats have their nominees. This week we're diving into the Secretary of State race, what the results tell us about the direction of the party, and whether Democrats are focusing on what it will actually take to win in November.
 
As a county party chair, and candidate, Tiffanie shares her perspective from the convention floor while Marsha helps unpack the bigger picture. From convention-floor observations to grassroots realities, we're talking strategy, expectations, and the difference between winning a convention and winning an election.
 
Because those aren't always the same thing.
 
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Tiffanie welcomes high school government teacher Mike DeCoursey to share his views of what it's like to teach in this political climate.  This episode was recorded on site at Red Bones Bar and Grill in Montgomery, unfortunately the audio is not up to our standards and we apologize for that. 

Last week, we talked about AI. This week, we're talking about where it lives.
 
Data centers are popping up across Indiana at a rapid pace, bringing promises of economic development, jobs, and investment. But they also raise questions about water, electricity, tax incentives, transparency, and local control. Why is Indiana becoming a hotspot for data center development? Why do so many communities feel like they're learning about these projects after the fact? And who ultimately benefits...and who bears the cost?
 
Join Marsha and Tiffanie as they dig into Indiana's data center boom, Braun's 'Open for Business' approach, and why residents across the political spectrum are demanding answers. 
 
Because before you click 'I Agree'...it's probably worth reading the terms and conditions. 

Artificial Intelligence is suddenly everywhere...and the vibes are weird.
 
This week on Left of Midlife, we're talking about AI, robot anxiety, tech billionaires, and why every company seems determined to shove AI into things that absolutely do not need it. We break down what AI actually is, the risks and possibilities it brings, and what it means for the future work, education, creativity, and everyday life. From deepfakes and data centers to accessibility tools and medical breakthroughs, this episode is equal parts curiosity, concern, and cautious optimism.
 
Basically this episode is for anyone who's ever looked at a toaster trying to connect to WiFi and thought...absolutely not. 
 
 

This week on Left of Midlife, we're diving into the post-primary breakdown of the state senate races and what it means for Indiana voters.
 
What started as a battle over maps quickly turned into a full-blown power struggle involving millions in outside spending, loyalty tests, leadership pressure, and growing questions about the future of Indiana Senate leadership, including whether Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray can survive the fallout. But this episode isn't just about political drama. It's about what happens when fear, retaliation, and party loyalty begin shaping the people making decisions about our schools, healthcare, and democracy itself.
 
Because local politics isn't boring anymore.
 
LOML is an Empulse Podcast Network production.

The votes are counted, the yard signs are fading, and Indiana's primary election season is officially over...mostly. In this episode of Left of Midlife, we break down the wins, the losses, surprises, and political shake ups from primary night.
 
We're talking voter turnout, congressional and state races, Trump-backed candidates, redistricting battles, campaign spending, and what all of it could mean heading into November. Did Indiana become the exception to the rule this cycle? And what does that say about voters right now?
 
And yes...we're also talking about Tiffanie winning her primary for State House District 63. From the stress and exhaustion of campaigning to the emotions of election night and what comes next, we're pulling back the curtain on what running for office actually feels like behind the polished Facebook posts and campaign photos.
 
It's part political analysis, part group therapy, and part celebration. 
 

This weekend, Tiffanie canvassed in rural Indiana, and what she found might surprise you.
 
In this episode, we're talking about what really happens when you step outside the noise of social media and actually talk to people. No labels. No assumptions. Just real conversations about real life. From cost of living and schools to jobs and opportunities; it turns out we have more in common than we think. 
 
So why does it feel like we're so divided?
 
We dig into how politics has shifted away from listening, why candidates often miss the mark, and what it looks like to truly connect with voter...regardless of where they fall politically.
 
Because maybe the answer isn't louder opinions...it's better conversations. 
 
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What happens when the loudest voices get the most attention...and the most thoughtful ones get ignored?
 
This week on Left of Midlife, we're diving into a conversation sparked by the book Careless People, by Sarah Wynn-Williams, and what it reveals about the world we're living in right now. 
 
From social media to politics to everyday life, it's starting to feel like bad behavior isn't just common...it's rewarded. Along the way, we're sharing real experiences from the week, moments that made us pause, and what this means for our communities, our conversations, and the example we're setting. 
 
Because if attention is currency...we need to start asking what we're spending it on.