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Session Sessions

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Indiana State Representatives Earl Harris, Jr. and Blake Johnson host fellow legislators and experts to share an inside look at the Indiana General Assembly, explain bills moving through the legislative session and showcase the policies and processes that are shaping our state.

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Questions about Session Sessions

What is Session Sessions about?

Indiana State Representatives Earl Harris, Jr. and Blake Johnson host fellow legislators and experts to share an inside look at the Indiana General Assembly, explain bills moving through the legislative session and showcase the policies and processes that are shaping our state.

What has Session Sessions covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Red Zone of Session: Bears, Bills & the Final 5 Days w/Rep. Randy Novak" (20 February 2026, 31 minutes), "100 Ways for a Bill to Die" (9 February 2026, 28 minutes), and "The Chaos Coordinator: Inside a Fast Session w/the House Dem Legislative Policy Director" (2 February 2026, 25 minutes).

How often does Session Sessions publish?

Session Sessions publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 45 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Session Sessions?

Booking probability for Session Sessions is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Session Sessions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Session Sessions's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Session Sessions?

The strongest fits for Session Sessions are Government & Politics. Session Sessions has a government audience.

About the host

Session Sessions is a government podcast with 45 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #5

    The Red Zone of Session: Bears, Bills & the Final 5 Days w/Rep. Randy Novak

    Feb 20, 202631 minS4

    We have five days left in the 2026 Indiana legislative session, and things are about to get wild. In this episode of Session Sessions, Blake and Earl are joined by freshman State Representative Randy Novak for a...

  • Episode #4

    100 Ways for a Bill to Die

    Feb 9, 202628 minS4

    There are dozens of ways for a bill to die and most of them never involve a floor vote. At the halfway point of the Indiana legislative session, Reps. Blake Johnson and Earl Harris break down “100 Ways for a Bill to...

  • Episode #3

    The Chaos Coordinator: Inside a Fast Session w/the House Dem Legislative Policy Director

    Feb 2, 202625 minS4

    This week on Session Session , Earl and Blake are joined by Bianca Mizimakoski, Policy Director for the House Democratic Caucus — and (as she puts it) the “policy team of one.” If you’ve ever wondered what happens in...

  • Episode #2

    Faster Isn’t Smarter: The Messy Reality of Session 2.0

    Jan 26, 202628 minS4

    Indiana’s 2026 legislative session is moving at warp speed, and it’s getting messy. Reps. Earl Harris and Blake Johnson break down what happens when deadlines collide, committee schedules double up, and major priority...

  • Episode #1

    How Indiana’s Redistricting Fight Unraveled And What Happens Now

    Jan 5, 202627 minS4

    Indiana’s legislative session opened with a touch of chaos. In this episode, Blake and Earl break down how a push for mid-decade redistricting unfolded, why deeply gerrymandered maps advanced in the House, and what...

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  • Episode #14

    Mid-Decade Maps: Trump, Indiana, and the Redistricting Power Grab w/Rep. Matt Pierce

    Sep 2, 202536 minS3

    Blake and Earl are joined by State Rep. Matt Pierce for a candid conversation about the brazen push to redraw congressional maps mid-decade at Donald Trump’s urging. From backroom deals in Indiana to the broader...

  • Episode #13

    Laws, Loopholes & Local Roads: What Just Became Law in Indiana

    Jul 31, 202533 minS3

    Session’s out, but the policy rollercoaster isn’t. In this episode, Rep. Blake Johnson and Rep. Earl Harris Jr. reunite (virtually) to unpack the most consequential - and controversial - laws that took effect in Indiana...

  • Episode #12

    The Sprint to Sine Die (and Double Diaper Duty)

    Apr 8, 202517 minS3

    Indiana State Reps. Blake Johnson and Earl Harris Jr. are back with reflections on the Statehouse — and a major life change just around the corner for Blake. In this episode, the co-hosts break down: The ongoing...

  • Episode #11

    The Speaker of the House w/Rep. Todd Huston

    Mar 28, 202531 minS3

    For the first time ever on Session Sessions , we’re joined by the Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives — and yes, he’s from the other party. Speaker Todd Huston sits down with Reps. Earl Harris Jr. and Blake...

  • Episode #10

    Kicking Off the Second Half w/Kip Tew

    Mar 5, 202530 minS3

    In this episode of Session Sessions, we welcome back former state party chair and City County-Councillor, government affairs expert Kip Tew. Kip shares insights and expectations for the second half of Indiana’s...

  • Episode #9

    Bipartisanship, Budgets & Boundaries w/Rep. Matt Lehman

    Feb 21, 202531 minS3

    In a first for the podcast, Blake and Earl sit down with a member of Republican leadership, House Majority Floor Leader Matt Lehman, to discuss the first half of Indiana’s 2025 legislative session. From budget battles...

  • Episode #8

    Beyond the Buzzwords: What Lobbyists Actually Do w/Ali Bartlett

    Feb 15, 202542 minS3

    When it comes to jobs that get a bad wrap, lobbyists top the list. In this episode of Session Sessions, we sit down with Ali Bartlett of Bose Public Affairs Group to break down what lobbying actually is, the...

  • Episode #7

    From the Trail to the Statehouse w/Rep. Carey Hamilton

    Feb 10, 202536 minS3

    Rep. Carey Hamilton takes us on a journey from the Appalachian Trail to the Indiana Statehouse. After hiking solo from Georgia to Maine, Carey’s transformative adventure sparked her passion for outdoor recreation and...

  • Episode #6

    Indiana's Healthcare Challenges and What’s Next w/Rep. Robin Shackleford

    Jan 31, 202533 minS3

    Navigating healthcare is tough—soaring costs, confusing policies, and limited access to essential services. But Indiana lawmakers are working on solutions! In this episode of Session Sessions, Rep. Earl Harris Jr. and...

  • Episode #5

    Indiana's Roads: Funding Shortfalls, Safety Innovations and Exploring Solutions w/Rep. Jim Pressel

    Jan 27, 202527 minS3

    Blake and Earl sit down with Representative Jim Pressel to tackle Indiana's looming $1.3 billion road funding shortfall. They break down the impact of inflation, better gas mileage, and COVID-19 on state revenues, and...

  • Episode #4

    Budgets, Boundaries and Breaking Public Schools

    Jan 17, 202526 minS3

    As we hit the three week(ish) mark of the Indiana General Assembly, Earl and Blake sit down to chat about the new session calendar, eyebrow-raising legislation on adjusting the state lines and dissolving public schools...

  • Episode #3

    Affordability, Walkability and Inventory w/Mark Fisher (Indiana Association of REALTORS)

    Jan 13, 202533 minS3

    In a special episode for the podcast, we're joined by Mark Fisher, chief executive officer of the Indiana Association of REALTORS. We cover a lot of ground - discussing housing affordability, the walkability premium...

  • Episode #2

    Policy Talk w/ Rep. Kyle Miller

    Jan 6, 202537 minS3

    Fort Wayne's Rep. Kyle Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the upcoming legislative session, what he's learned in his first few years as a legislator (including from serving alongside his two-time opponent), and a...

  • Episode #1

    Happy Hour w/Rep. Ethan Manning

    Sep 30, 202429 minS3

    After a few months off, Blake and Earl are back at the mic for a conversation with auctioneer, realtor, cowboy, and - for the first time on the show, Republican - Rep. Ethan Manning. Rep. Manning, who chairs the Public...

  • Episode #8

    Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy w/Linda Hanson (League of Women Voters)

    Sep 18, 202432 minS2

    Advocacy in the Statehouse takes many forms, and while people often think of the paid professionals who spend their days in the hallways, nonprofit organizations also play a crucial role in educating constituents and...

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