<![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.comSubstackMon, 06 Apr 2026 00:35:28 GMT<![CDATA[April 4 District 9 Democratic Debate from Bloomington]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/april-4-district-9-democratic-debatehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/april-4-district-9-democratic-debateSat, 04 Apr 2026 19:56:35 GMTAll 4 Indiana Democratic Congressional Candidates in District 9 met today for a debate in Bloomington, Indiana. Please tell us in the comments what issues you are most concerned about. HOWEVER...we have to get some new people elected if we are ever going to get the change we need to save our country.

The primary in Indiana is on May 5. Early voting starts April 7. The date to register to vote for this primary is April 6. Let's do this everyone!

]]><![CDATA[A Civil Rights Lawyer is ready to get us more rights in Indiana by running for State House]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/a-civil-rights-lawyer-is-ready-tohttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/a-civil-rights-lawyer-is-ready-toTue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:36 GMTMichele Henry is a Civil Rights Lawyer running for Indiana State House in Floyd County. Michele has been fighting for the underdog for years in her job and now is ready to make our laws better protect Hoosiers.

It's time corporations, the super wealthy, and those in power not listening to us have some competition. This is a purple county. A Dem could flip this seat. It was formerly held by Ed Clere, a well respected Republican who is now an Independent. However, Ed stated recently that he didn't leave this party, this Indiana Republican Party left him. This seat is now WIDE open. Let's vote in someone who will also represent the Hoosiers in this area.

Hear how Michele fought for those getting abused in the workplace in her job, her thoughts on Ed Clere, how we get women's healthcare rights back in Indiana, and why she decided to step up and run this hard race.

]]><![CDATA[No Kings from across Indiana! ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/no-kings-from-across-indianahttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/no-kings-from-across-indianaSat, 28 Mar 2026 22:05:38 GMTLive coverage from No Kings events across Indiana. Thanks to everyone that joined the show.

Shout out to ROCK STAR on location reporter, Nichole Jones! Nichole interviewed protestors and recorded speeches for 5 hours at two places! Sarah ran the show and brought in so many friends. Tim Peck gave two speeches and talked to us on his drive from Corydon to Jeffersonville. What a day!

Feel hopeful everyone...so many of us are organizing to stop what is happening. We will get better...we just have to vote for it.

]]><![CDATA[Dr. Tim explains why OBGYN programs are closing]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/dr-tim-explains-why-obgyn-programshttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/dr-tim-explains-why-obgyn-programsWed, 25 Mar 2026 21:31:39 GMTWhen rural hospitals in are having financial difficulties, OB programs are often the first to go. On January 1, 2027, millions of Americans will start to lose their health insurance - and whole communities may lose their hospitals. Dr. Tim Peck explains what will happen and why.

]]><![CDATA[IN-09 Congressional Democratic Debate from New Albany]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/in-09-congressional-democratic-debatehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/in-09-congressional-democratic-debateMon, 23 Mar 2026 10:53:46 GMTYesterday in New Albany, Democratic candidates for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District came together for a debate at The Grand.

The event, hosted by the District 9 Democrats and moderated by Mayor Treva Hodges, gave voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates about the issues that matter most—here in Southern Indiana and beyond.

Among those on stage was Dr. Tim Peck—emergency room physician, congressional candidate, and co-founder of Project Next—sharing his perspective alongside the other Democratic candidates in the race.

]]><![CDATA[Freaking out about America's future right now? Us too...here is what we do. ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/freaking-out-about-americas-futurehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/freaking-out-about-americas-futureThu, 19 Mar 2026 16:13:15 GMTNichole Jones filled out the paper work to run for state house. Then she had to drop out or she would have been fired from her job! Sarah and Nichole discuss how Nichole now is helping candidates behind the scenes until she can find new employment.

Then...something incredible happens. Sarah and Nichole start discussing the Iran conflict, Trump, and division. The live show gets so many views lots of Republicans and Democrats start commenting. Sarah and Nichole pull up the divisive opinions and have a real conversation about how political division is destroying the country. We want to thank everyone that commented. That was a brave thing to do.

Do you think all Rs or all Ds or bad??? Do you see the 24 news and social media profiting off of our hatred of one another?

]]><![CDATA[The issues with farms and industrial solar in Clark County, Indiana]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/the-issues-with-farms-and-industrialhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/the-issues-with-farms-and-industrialWed, 18 Mar 2026 01:20:11 GMTIndustrial solar farm companies have been attempting to build in rural Clark County, Indiana for years. Tomorrow night, may or may not be the day they get approved. Richard Fellows is against solar farms. Tim Peck finds out why.

]]><![CDATA[What is happening with Iran? ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-happening-with-iranhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-happening-with-iranSun, 15 Mar 2026 00:36:20 GMTThe amazing Kelly Thompson joins Sarah to discuss what we know about this Iran conflict. We are being lied to so heavily by our national government that it is hard to get the facts. Also, what does this uncertainty mean for our country and the world? And we can stop this in November if we vote like our lives depend on it. Kelly is running for Congress in Indiana's 3rd district.

]]><![CDATA[Meet the 27 year old genius Nouhad Melik running for State House]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/meet-the-27-year-old-genius-nouhadhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/meet-the-27-year-old-genius-nouhadFri, 13 Mar 2026 17:19:06 GMTMeet 27 year old genius Nouhad Melki who is thankfully running for Indiana State House. Nouhad filmed this episode on his lunch break from work during a wind storm with winds up to 60mph! We add the weather drama to this episode.

See why Nouhad has the data to back up why our state needs better people running the show. Nouhad is willing to talk to those in power who vote Republican so he can convince them to help the actual people living in this state. It's time we had people willing to stand up against the bad guy...and by bad guy we mean cooperate interests because wow are they hurting us.

Visit his website at https://www.votemelki.com/ to learn more about him and how to help him win his primary.

]]><![CDATA[Project Next Morning Show with Tim and Sarah]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/project-next-morning-show-with-tim-6bdhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/project-next-morning-show-with-tim-6bdFri, 13 Mar 2026 14:36:18 GMTTim and Sarah discuss why our gas prices keep rising, the real problem with war, what happens when powerful men surround themselves with yes people, and our mental health during these dark days.

The best way to cope during such times is to look local and ask, "how can I help?"

Thanks to everyone for supporting Project Next. Independent media is more important now than ever in this time when our national and state government does not say the truth.

To purchase your own Project Next merch, please visit heyelmer.com/projectnext

]]><![CDATA[Dr. Tim Peck's Southern Indiana Indivisible Speech ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/dr-tim-pecks-southern-indiana-indivisiblehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/dr-tim-pecks-southern-indiana-indivisibleThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:41:17 GMTCofounders of Project Next Tim Peck and Sarah Blessing spoke at last night’s Southern Indiana Indivisible meeting in Floyd’s Knobs. Both Sarah and Tim have primaries this May 5. Tons of Hoosiers do not realize we have MAJOR change coming to Indiana. MANY great people stepped up to run.

Do you have a plan to vote? You must register to vote by April 6. Early voting starts on April 7. We can’t keep doing the same and expecting our leaders to change. We must vote better ones in. 💜💜💜💜

]]><![CDATA[Ryan Price is ready to solve some of those massive Indiana state house problems]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/ryan-price-is-ready-to-solve-somehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/ryan-price-is-ready-to-solve-someTue, 10 Mar 2026 18:08:04 GMTWhy is this introvert running for public office? Meet Ryan Price and find out what his real special interests are: like his children, the community, and clean water and air. It's time we elected people who care about the community and not helping those at the top make more $$$.

Ryan is running for Indiana State House in district 66 which is in Southern Indiana. Ryan is part of a giant network of organizers fighting hard to make our state government better.

]]><![CDATA[Farm problems are everyone's problems]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/farm-problems-are-everyones-problemshttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/farm-problems-are-everyones-problemsTue, 10 Mar 2026 17:56:54 GMTFred Uhl has been a farmer all his life. Sarah met him at his farm to discuss the major issues around farming in Indiana. If we do not elect better people, small farms will continue to disappear across the state.

Find out the major issues and how we can help on this short Project Next field trip. We thank Fred Uhl for taking the time to talk to us.

]]><![CDATA[IN Congress District 9 Debate from Bloomington ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/in-congress-district-9-debate-fromhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/in-congress-district-9-debate-fromFri, 06 Mar 2026 01:52:32 GMTThree district 9 Congressional Democratic Candidates and one Independent met in Bloomington, Indiana tonight for a debate about the biggest issues.

From back to closest we have Floyd Taylor, Keil Roark, Tim Peck, and Brad Meyer.

Make sure you check your voter registration at www.indianavoters.org before April 6 so you can vote in the May 5 primary.

]]><![CDATA[Meet Devon Wellington running for Indiana State House district 29]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/meet-devon-wellington-running-forhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/meet-devon-wellington-running-forThu, 05 Mar 2026 18:44:50 GMTMeet Devon Wellington who is running for Indiana State House in district 29. Devon is an education policy expert and really wants to advocate for our public education system.

Sarah and Devon discuss what it is like to run in red/rural places. How do we speak to people who are scared to vote for a democrat?

Devon is in a Democratic primary. Many Dems in Indiana have one so please make plans to vote this May 5. Check your voter registration by April 6.

]]><![CDATA[A Republican running for IN State Senate is fighting to clean up the corruption in her own party]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/a-republican-running-for-in-statehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/a-republican-running-for-in-stateWed, 04 Mar 2026 20:48:21 GMTKatherine Callahan is running for Indiana State Senate as a Republican. She has been uncovering local Republican corruption for the last 6 years and won on some important issues! Katherine also helped get out the Republican chair of her county party. How is she doing this? How can more of us use her real life plans that work to tackle our own people in power who could be better? Sarah Blessing and Katherine will deep dive into how we save this beautiful state...together.

]]><![CDATA[Behind the scenes from a Hoosier Action press conference at the Indiana State House]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/behind-the-scenes-from-a-hoosierhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/behind-the-scenes-from-a-hoosierThu, 26 Feb 2026 17:05:23 GMTSarah Blessing talks with Will Stauffer and others from Hoosier Action about why they push to help the recovery community.

Then watch this powerful press conference from the Indiana Statehouse hosted by the Care not Cuffs chapter of Hoosier Action. People share their real life stories about battling this disease of addiction.

We cannot arrest ourselves out of this problem.

Follow Hoosier Action to learn more about their organization.

]]><![CDATA[Hoosier Action is demanding positive change for us all. ]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/hoosier-action-is-demanding-positivehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/hoosier-action-is-demanding-positiveThu, 26 Feb 2026 15:36:44 GMTTony Hostetler leads the Care not Cuffs chapter of Hoosier Action. This non-partisan group is dedicated to community organizing that builds the power of rural and small town Hoosiers.

Tony discusses his own recovery journey, how he became a leader of Hoosier Action, and how this amazing organization has been able to pass laws in Indiana that save lives.

On Thursday Feb. 26, Sarah will air a live episode with Tony and others at the Indiana Statehouse. Hoosier Action will be doing their 2nd annual Care not Cuffs press conference demanding change for those coming out of prison.

]]><![CDATA[Healthcare in the US doesn't have to be this way with Coumba Kebe]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/healthcare-in-the-us-doesnt-havehttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/healthcare-in-the-us-doesnt-haveWed, 25 Feb 2026 11:44:09 GMTCoumba Kebe breaks down our problems with our healthcare system and how we can actually fix our broken system. Coumba tells us what healthcare is like in Japan, Iceland, Israel, and even Massachusetts.

Famous actors getting sick, shouldn’t have to rely on GoFundMes to pay their medical bills. People who have diabetes shouldn’t have to ration life saving medicine to stay housed. Many Americans go without insurance because of the cost. Our system isn’t working. But we can fix it. And this next election is the time to start!

]]><![CDATA[What is happening with the Madison Waterfront?]]>https://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-happening-with-the-madisonhttps://www.projectnextindiana.com/p/what-is-happening-with-the-madisonSun, 22 Feb 2026 18:45:12 GMTIn a recent poll, 80% of Madison residents want to keep Madison's waterfront free of new apartments. So why did the city government rezone the area for development?

Project Next CoFounder and ER Dr. Tim Peck interviews Richard Ice for the full story all about why this is happening.

Across the state, many local governments have stopped listening to the people they are elected to represent. We can start to fix this by voting better this May 5 and November 3. Also, when we know the story and talk about it, it helps pressure those in power to do better.

Project Next will be reporting more local stories from Southern Indiana in the next few months to try to help.

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