<![CDATA[Project Next Media]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0ND5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8ad16b6d-ca1c-480f-8426-b4b0c5b075ff_500x500.pngProject Next Mediahttps://www.projectnextindiana.comSubstackThu, 21 May 2026 03:40:38 GMT<![CDATA[Lynne got out of MAGA. Hear her story and learn why this division hurts us all. ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/lynne-got-out-of-maga-hear-her-storyhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/lynne-got-out-of-maga-hear-her-storyWed, 20 May 2026 15:41:46 GMTWatch now on Project Next: Sarah Blessing sits down with Lynne Taylor of North Carolina, who made the difficult decision to leave MAGA and step away from the toxic “team politics” that is tearing apart families, friendships, and communities across America.

This isn’t a show about Democrats vs. Republicans. It’s about people.

In this honest and powerful conversation, we talk about:

• The pressure to “pick a side” like politics is a sport

• Online bullying and public shaming from BOTH sides

• How political parties profit from keeping us divided

• Why extreme primaries often silence everyday people

• The fear of speaking up in your own town or social circle

• And how we rebuild communities that actually listen to the people living in them

Lynne shares what it was like to walk away from the Republican Party in her community — even knowing she might face criticism and isolation for it. And together, we discuss why more Americans are exhausted by the division and ready for something better.

Real democracy was never supposed to be blind loyalty to a political party. It was supposed to be neighbors working together to solve problems and build stronger communities.

If we want better schools, safer communities, functioning hospitals, affordable healthcare, and leaders who actually represent us, then we have to stop treating each other like enemies and start treating each other like human beings again.

This conversation is thoughtful, emotional, real, and incredibly important.

Watch now, share your thoughts, and help us build something better together. ❤️

]]><![CDATA[Ellen Morrison Kelley tracks Floyd County Government]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/ellen-morrison-kelley-tracks-floydhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/ellen-morrison-kelley-tracks-floydSat, 16 May 2026 14:28:21 GMTSarah sits down with Floyd County Commissioner candidate Ellen Kelley for an important conversation about transparency, accountability, and the future of Floyd County. Why are perfectly good and historic buildings being targeted for demolition? Why are expensive building purchases happening without the public fully understanding the plan? Why are recycling programs and community resources constantly on the chopping block? Why are local taxes rising? And why do so many residents feel shut out of local government decisions?

Ellen Kelley has been paying attention to county government, asking questions, and pushing for answers. Learn about the issues facing Floyd County, what’s happening behind the scenes, and how leadership can become more open, honest, and community-focused.

]]><![CDATA[Local mom advocates for her young autistic child]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/local-mom-advocates-for-her-younghttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/local-mom-advocates-for-her-youngFri, 08 May 2026 19:27:33 GMTKristin Trowbridge is a local mom. She tirelessly advocates for her 4 year old son who has been diagnosed with level 2 autism. Kristin shares her story of noticing her son had special needs and the journey to get a diagnosis. Right now essential programs her son depends on are being cut from state and national funding.

How do we advocate for our kids when the government seems to want us to give up?

This episode is dedicated to all of the parents out there fighting for their kids.

]]><![CDATA[Why is the food pantry closing at the Floyd County Public Library?]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/why-is-the-food-pantry-closing-athttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/why-is-the-food-pantry-closing-atFri, 08 May 2026 15:18:57 GMTSarah Blessing interviews Paul Snyder, the minister at Central Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana, about the closing of the food pantry at the Floyd Country Public Library. The library is stopping this because trustees and community leaders complained about homeless people using the library.

There is a community conversation meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pm at Sanctuary of Central Christian Church on 1315 Spring St. in New Albany to discuss this devastating blow to those who need support in our local neighborhoods. Please spread the word and come if able. It's time we stick up for those who need our help.

]]><![CDATA[Hoosiers....why are you voting???]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/hoosierswhy-are-you-votinghttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/hoosierswhy-are-you-votingTue, 05 May 2026 14:20:22 GMTHoosiers...the day is finally here! Vote TODAY until 6:00 pm. Stay in line after 6. It's the law that you get to vote. Bring your Indiana ID. Call your clerk's office in your county with any voting questions.

Why are you voting today? Tell us in the comments. Let's do this!!!!

]]><![CDATA[What is a problem solving court?]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-a-problem-solving-courthttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-a-problem-solving-courtSat, 02 May 2026 16:46:55 GMTChristie Knavely invited Sarah to the 3rd Annual Southern Indiana Problem Solving Court Breakfast on Friday, May 1. Sarah saw hundreds of people who have stepped up to serve their community in the most beautful way. Hear why Christie and others are a part of this program and how it makes real Hoosier’s lives better.

From Otto Schalk who is Harrison County’s prosecutor and running for county judge: “Great news! Harrison County has had Veterans Court for over a decade with so many success stories. I’m looking forward to adding our new Substance Abuse Court in the very near future.”

]]><![CDATA[Gerrymandering, Chat GPT, and Dark Money ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/gerrymandering-chat-gpt-and-darkhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/gerrymandering-chat-gpt-and-darkThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:58:41 GMTTim Peck and Sarah Blessing discuss the new terrible Supreme Court decision which took away the last tiny bit of gerrymandering protections this country had. What does this mean for our future? How can grassroots organizing fix this massive problem?

Also, how will AI such as Chat GPT help voters find the secrets our elected officials and candidates do NOT want you to know about? You can take your phones with you to vote and use this to quickly see which candidate is better. Tim uses Chat GPT to look up how his campaign is financed and Erin Houchin's. Spoiler...they were pretty different. (Let's just say Tim isn't taking money from Duke Energy. )

]]><![CDATA[How do we get dark money out of politics?]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/how-do-we-get-dark-money-out-of-politicshttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/how-do-we-get-dark-money-out-of-politicsMon, 27 Apr 2026 15:17:21 GMTOn our latest Morning Show, Tim and Sarah discuss Corporate PAC money, Citizens United, dark money, and running a true grassroots campaign. Why it is essential that candidates not accept money from giant companies?

How do the giant amounts of people in this country turn out the vote to force change to happen across the country? We break this down because it is possible.

]]><![CDATA[What happens with Micah Beckwith attacks public school band programs ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-happens-with-micah-beckwithhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-happens-with-micah-beckwithFri, 24 Apr 2026 19:15:09 GMTSarah interviews the music director of Westfield Highschool, Andrew Muth. Recently, Indiana's Lt. Governor, Micah Beckwith, posted negatively about Westfield's winter percussion show advocating to use vouchers instead of this public school. This led to an uproar in the Hoosier band world. Band parents are uniting and showing support across the state for this program and all arts programs across the state in public education.

Beckwith made this horrific post for a reason. He wants to dismantle public education. When a voucher is used, tax dollars fund religious and charter schools instead of public schools. This voucher program hurts our public school kids. And these kids need programs like band to help their mental health and help them be leaders in their communities as adults.

]]><![CDATA[Jason Kerberg wants to serve and protect his community. He is running for sheriff of Floyd County]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/jason-kerberg-wants-to-serve-andhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/jason-kerberg-wants-to-serve-andFri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:49 GMTJason is not your typical police officer. He has been with the Floyd County Sheriff's Department for 26 years. Jason is a Marine Corpse Veteran. He advocates for mental health and police officers suffering with PTSD. He wants better hands on training for cops dealing with a wide range of community issues. Hear what changes Jason wants to bring to this police department before you vote in the May 5 primary.

]]><![CDATA[Dr. Tim saved lives in the ER during the Boston Marathon Bombings. He shares that day with us. ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/dr-tim-saved-lives-in-the-er-duringhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/dr-tim-saved-lives-in-the-er-duringMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:20:39 GMTDr. Tim Peck had his first day of being chief medical resident of an ER department in Boston the day of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. Tim shares with Sarah what that day was like. How can we learn from these horrific experiences to help humanity to the best of our ability?

]]><![CDATA[Hear Tim Deeringer's plans if elected as Clark County's next Sheriff]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/hear-tim-deeringers-plans-if-electedhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/hear-tim-deeringers-plans-if-electedFri, 17 Apr 2026 18:44:17 GMTTim Deeringer (D) is former Chief of Police of Jeffersonville, Indiana running for Clark County Sheriff in the Democratic Primary. Tim Peck interviews Mr. Deeringer becuase he is in a heated primary for this sheriff's race. Primary voting day is May 5. Early voting is happening now.

]]><![CDATA[Is the Pope a political position, a religious one, or both? ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/is-the-pope-a-political-positionhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/is-the-pope-a-political-positionFri, 17 Apr 2026 17:58:28 GMTThis week's controversy around members of the American government including the President with Pope Leo XIV has people asking - is the Pope's role to engage in politics, religion or both? Tim Peck interviews his uncle, who is a Catholic Priest, these important questions.

]]><![CDATA[City Councilman Evan Stoner is raising concerns about an apartment complex's security issues]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/city-councilman-evan-stoner-is-raisinghttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/city-councilman-evan-stoner-is-raisingFri, 17 Apr 2026 01:20:16 GMTThe Meranda apartment complex in downtown Jeffersonville is facing serious safety concerns, according to Councilman Evan Stoner. Residents—many of whom are low-income seniors, grandparents, and veterans—have reported ongoing issues including unauthorized entry, drug activity, physical assaults, theft, and intimidation.

A major point of concern is the lack of on-site security. The building’s security operations have reportedly been outsourced out of state, leaving the front security station empty and relying on remote monitoring to call 911 when problems are suspected. Critics argue this creates dangerous delays and leaves vulnerable residents unprotected.

The building’s ownership group, based out of Denver, is being accused of failing to uphold commitments made when they took over the property—specifically, ensuring a safe and secure living environment. Local officials and community members are now pushing for accountability, stronger oversight, and immediate improvements to protect residents.

This episode of Project Next dives into the situation, amplifies resident concerns, and explores what needs to happen next to ensure safety and dignity for those who call the Meranda home.

The councilman is hosting a community meeting on April 23 at 6:00 pm at the Community Action Building in Jeff. All are welcome.

]]><![CDATA[Catherine Torzewski brings hope to her Indiana State Senate race]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/catherine-torzewski-brings-hope-tohttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/catherine-torzewski-brings-hope-toWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:01:59 GMTCatherine Torzewski is in a very heated primary for State Senate in Indiana. See how hard this incredible human is working to make Indiana better. Catherine knows her community. She also is running an extremely winnable race.

Also...women make up 51% of the Hoosier population. Maybe... just maybe... we should have about half of us represented at the state house since our rights keep getting taken away.

]]><![CDATA[How to track LifeWise across the country with Secular Education Association]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/how-to-track-lifewise-across-thehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/how-to-track-lifewise-across-theMon, 13 Apr 2026 18:40:01 GMTZach Parrish and Molly Gaines from Secular Education Association join Sarah to show us the incredible new map they created to track LifeWise Academy across the country. LifeWise is Christian National type school taught off campus during the school day in public and charter schools. They are now in thousands of school systems with more growing every week. This map helps you learn if one has started in your kids' school, and if they have started the process yet to get one.

See the map for yourselves at map.seculareducationassociation.org

]]><![CDATA[Meet Ed Byers running for sheriff of Clark County]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/meet-ed-byers-running-for-sheriffhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/meet-ed-byers-running-for-sheriffThu, 09 Apr 2026 15:59:38 GMTEd Byers is running in the democratic primary for Clark County Sheriff. The office has been stuck in controversy and scandal after the arrest and 15 year jail sentence of former Chief Jamey Noel. Hear how Ed plans on cleaning up the reputation of the office and bringing our community back together.

]]><![CDATA[Why is this Republican cop running for Sheriff in Clark County?]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/why-is-this-republican-cop-runninghttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/why-is-this-republican-cop-runningThu, 09 Apr 2026 12:45:06 GMTMeet Kenny Kavanaugh (R) running for Clark County, Indiana Sheriff vs. Scottie Maples (R). Kenny wants to bring his community back together after scandal hit the department when convicted criminal serving 15 years in jail Jamey Noel (R) held office.

Tim Peck interviews Kenny to find out why he is running and his plans for getting corruption out of this hurting police force. Don’t forget to make a voting plan for the primary. Early voting is going on now. The primary is May 5. Thanks to every one of you for caring about this community.

]]><![CDATA[What is a war crime? What isn't?]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-a-war-crime-what-isnthttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-a-war-crime-what-isntWed, 08 Apr 2026 15:33:40 GMTDr. Tim Peck asks IU Professor of International Law, Timothy William Water, what is the definition of a war crime. The world is watching as President Trump makes unprecedented threats to other countries. This is scary. Listen to the facts and know that many do not want this violence. We can come together, vote better, and make the world safer in the process.

]]><![CDATA[Healthcare Debate: Indiana's 9th district Congressional Candidates]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/healthcare-debate-indianas-9th-districthttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/healthcare-debate-indianas-9th-districtWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:46:47 GMTWell…just what you wanted…another debate. But wait…this one is on healthcare which is a major concern. Catch 3 Democrat candidates and 1 Independent as they voice their plans for fixing this broken system.

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