On today's show I sat down with Lindsay Gramlich, CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis and 2026 Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 39, and Beau Bayh, Marine Corps veteran, attorney, and 2026 Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State.
They discuss public service, getting young Hoosiers engaged in government, why to enter politics despite negativity, focusing on listening, community, and working across the aisle, and issues young people care about including jobs, student loans, affordability, healthcare, safety, and especially housing costs and brain drain.
Bayh explains the Secretary of State's duties and measures success by increasing voter participation, while Gramlich highlights state-level impacts like property taxes, utilities, clean water, and concerns about supermajority governance and public education funding.
They then share civic-entry ideas like the Hoosier Hall Pass, volunteering, paging, and Girls Inc. "She Votes," favorite Indiana places and memories, and why Indiana's people and community keep them rooted here.
If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.
You are going to learn about:
- The Importance of Voter Participation and Measures of Political Success
- Important Issues for Young Hoosiers
- Duties for Secretary of State and House Representatives
Thank you to our partners:
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Check out these great clips from the show:
00:00 Indiana Potential Tease
01:20 Guest Introduction: Lindsay Gramlich and Beau Bayh, Indiana Democratic Candidates
02:32 Why Run for Office
04:56 Reaching Young Voters
07:38 Civic Origin Stories
10:43 Issues Young Hoosiers Face
13:58 Which Offices Matter Most
17:09 The Reality of Representation
19:55 Public Education and Local Impact
22:51 Why Serve Anyway
26:28 Staying Informed Beyond Algorithms
29:26 Person Over Party
31:48 Long Form Media and Civility
35:20 What Gives Hope for Indiana
39:38 Young Talent and Saying Yes
41:42 Indiana Hustle Mindset
42:57 Jim Morris Minivan Story
47:43 Measuring Political Success
51:58 Getting Into Politics
54:53 Campaign Trail Stories
59:36 Why Indiana Is Home
01:02:19 Hidden Gems Spotlight
01:05:22 Hoosiers To Watch
01:07:19 Favorite Indiana Memories
01:10:01 How To Connect
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