Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith is excited to be working for public radio in Indiana. He has previously worked in public radio as a reporter and anchor in mid-Missouri for KBIA Radio out of Columbia. Prior to that, he worked for WSPY Radio in Plano, Illinois as a show host, reporter, producer and anchor. His first job in radio was in another state capitol, in Jefferson City, Missouri, as a reporter for three radio stations around Missouri. Brandon graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Journalism in 2010, with minors in political science and history. He was born and raised in Chicago.
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U.S. Sen. Mike Braun leads the crowded field of Republicans, but polling shows a high percentage of voters are undecided. Gov. Holcomb, who is term-limited after eight years, isn't endorsing anyone.
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Indiana’s six Republican candidates for governor have spent more than $35 million in the most expensive primary in state history, with $20 million of that total coming in just the last three months. -
All NewsLibertarian Donald Rainwater announced recently he will make another bid for governor in 2024 after a record-setting run three years ago. -
All NewsThe 2023 legislative agenda of United Way of Central Indiana – one of the largest community advocacy groups in the state – aligns with some of the top priorities for state lawmakers this year. -
All NewsAttorneys for abortion care providers and the state will argue the constitutionality of Indiana’s near-total abortion ban before the state’s highest court this week. -
All NewsHoosiers are paying more at the gas pump in state taxes in November. -
All NewsHoosiers with print disabilities can choose a person to help them fill out their vote-by-mail ballot for this fall’s election. That’s after a federal judge’s recent ruling in a lengthy legal battle. -
All NewsIndiana House Republicans have a new budget architect – 12-term Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton). -
All NewsSome of the state's top employers — including Eli Lilly and Cummins— expressed opposition to the ban, and said they will consider other states as they look to grow their businesses. -
All NewsGov. Eric Holcomb chose state Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter to become Indiana's 111th Supreme Court justice.
