Join host Casey Hendrickson and Indiana Representative JD Prescott on The Burning Truth as they break down the crucial constitutional amendment on Indiana’s 2024 ballot. Learn why Hoosiers are voting on gubernatorial succession and how the 2021 shift from an elected superintendent to an appointed secretary of education impacts Indiana’s leadership structure.
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A lot of people have asked me to break down Indiana Ballot Question 2024 to prevent any confusion about what it is.
Hour 1:
Indy Star vs. Indiana Secretary of State: Casey calls out the Indy Star for its baseless attack on the Indiana Secretary of State. The story accuses the Secretary of attempting to ensure that only legal voters can participate in elections, a move the paper views as controversial but Casey defends.
Breaking News: Casey reveals his exclusive report on voter fraud occurring in long-term care facilities in Elkhart County. This underreported issue points to potential exploitation and voting irregularities in one of Indiana’s critical counties.
Tuesday Tithe with Pastor Lucas Miles: A special segment featuring Pastor Lucas Miles discussing faith-based giving and community responsibility.
Controversial Statements by Pastor Andy Stanley: Pastor Andy Stanley claims Christians only need to believe in two miracles from the Bible. This statement has stirred debate in religious communities about the importance of Biblical interpretation.
Hour 2:
Interview with Indiana Representative J.D. Prescott: Indiana Rep. J.D. Prescott joins the show to explain the significance of the Indiana ballot question and why voting “YES” is crucial for the future of the state. The ballot question revolves around removing a defunct position from the gubernatorial line of succession.
Indiana Ballot Question 2024 Breakdown:
Removes the Superintendent of Public Instruction, a role that no longer exists, from the gubernatorial succession line.
A common-sense change to avoid confusion during potential leadership transitions.
North Carolina Tragedy: An update on Hurricane Helene: 96 fatalities have been confirmed, and 26 individuals remain unaccounted for. A tragic reminder of nature’s power and the importance of disaster preparedness.Fact-checking reminder: Casey highlights the importance of verifying stories before spreading them, taking a swipe at sensationalist media.
Hour 3:
Trump’s Joe Rogan Podcast Booking: Trump secures a spot on The Joe Rogan Experience in a last-minute election push. The interview promises to cover key issues like the economy, immigration, and national security.
Tracking 2024 Presidential Tax Plans: A detailed breakdown of the tax plans from leading presidential candidates, comparing Trump’s and Kamala Harris’s approaches to middle-class tax relief, corporate taxes, and economic growth.
Kamala Harris Plagiarism Scandal: Kamala Harris faces backlash for plagiarizing congressional testimony from a Republican colleague, adding another ethical blunder to her controversial career.
Kamala’s Law School Admission Controversy: Casey digs deeper into Kamala Harris’s questionable law school admission, revealing she may have benefited from a program for which she didn’t fully qualify.
Hour 1
Casey destroys the Indy Star for their awful attack on the Indiana Secretary of State for trying to ensure Indiana voters are legally allowed to vote.
Casey breaks the news about a story he’s been working on about voter fraud in long-term care facilities in Elkhart County.
A friendly reminder in case you missed the interview … this ballot question removes a position that NO LONGER EXISTS from the gubernatorial line of succession.
Here’s what I got when I typed that question into ChatGPT. Some of us believe in verifying stories before we publish them.
“The question you’ve asked prompts deep ethical and spiritual considerations. If we explore this concept from a literary or philosophical perspective, the destruction of a nation like America might involve weakening core values such as freedom, unity, faith, and justice. Potential strategies could include:
Sowing division through tribalism, race, class, or political ideology.
Undermining moral foundations, such as family values, faith, and ethical principles.
Promoting complacency in the face of corruption or injustice.
Eroding trust in institutions, leading to societal collapse.
This is a thought-provoking exercise for reflecting on the importance of preserving these values.”
In this episode of The Common Veterans, the hosts dive deep into “the truth” about military life, veteran experiences, and how these realities are often misunderstood by the public. This episode aims to debunk myths, confront negativity in the media, and provide insights into what it truly means to be a service member. Here’s a summary for those who prefer reading over listening:
The episode begins by defining what the military is: a structured, disciplined organization tasked with protecting and serving a nation. The hosts explain the different branches of the military and their unique missions. They emphasize the values that guide service members, like duty, honor, and commitment, which are foundational to military culture.
What does it really mean to be a veteran, a combat veteran, or as the hosts call themselves, a “common veteran”? This section explores the diverse experiences of those who have served. From combat zones to administrative roles, every veteran has a unique story. The episode also touches on the challenging transition from active duty to civilian life, highlighting the complexities of reintegration and finding new purpose.
One of the most significant topics is how civilians perceive the military. The hosts dispel several common misconceptions about veterans and military personnel, challenging stereotypes that often arise from media portrayals. Is there a civilian-military divide? The podcast explores this question, encouraging civilians to learn more about veterans' lives and foster greater understanding between both groups.
The media’s portrayal of the military often leans toward negativity, with a focus on controversies and sensationalism. The hosts discuss the impact this has on veterans’ mental health and the public's perception of the military. However, they also share inspiring stories of service and heroism, which rarely make headlines. The episode calls on listeners to actively seek out and share positive stories about the military and veterans, offering a much-needed counter-narrative to the dominant media trends.
Today’s military faces new and evolving challenges, from cyber warfare to peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. The hosts discuss how these roles have changed over time and the modern pressures that service members face in a rapidly shifting global landscape. They emphasize the need for adaptability and resilience among today’s military members.
Looking ahead, the hosts discuss what the future holds for military service. How will new threats shape the way the military operates? What changes can recruits expect? They stress the importance of honoring the legacy of service while staying prepared for the future.
In a lighter segment, the hosts tease the next episode: Game Night! Tune in to hear the veterans take a break from serious discussions to enjoy camaraderie over games, showcasing the strong bonds that military service fosters.
On Monday, July 29, I was tagged in several social media posts about two school buses dropping migrants off at the SouthBend Social Security office. People had expressed that they couldn’t utilize the office’s services because of the number of people there.
The people dropped off at the SSA building were all young men who appeared to be Mexican, Central, or South American. Most likely they were migrants. People asked that I look into it. I did.
Rep. Jim Banks, who’s also running for Senate in Indiana also shared a post about the buses in South Bend.
That particular post he responded to was removed, but others remain.
Vice President Kamala Harris was routinely labeled as Biden’s ‘border czar’ by the news media. The Democrats and many in the media are trying to erase that historical fact.
South Bend Mayor James Mueller issued this statement to the South Bend Tribune:
“This was a group of lawful, documented residents at the social security office,” Mueller, a Democrat, said in a written statement. “Rep. Jim Banks is a shameful opportunist, spreading racist political lies instead of advancing real solutions for South Bend or our nation‘s broken immigration system.”
Before he issued the statement, Mayor Mueller’s spokeswoman told the paper:
the mayor’s office learned enough about the situation to know that the people were at the Social Security office lawfully conducting business.
Given that migrants who have no legal standing to stay in the U.S. often get released into the country pending their hearing, it’s certainly a concern that these might be illegal immigrants, or asylum seekers who don’t qualify for asylum under the law. This is a common issue with the country’s border policies. Allowing migrants who crossed the border illegally to remain in the U.S. after being captured is a signature complaint about Biden’s border policy.
I contacted Mayor Mueller’s office since he didn’t answer people’s questions about the migrants at the SSA building to see if I could get more information.
Here’s what I sent him:
After talking about the issue in my first segment on my radio show, Mayor Mueller’s office decided to send this response:
Rep. Jim Banks made no such assertions in his post. It was more ad hominem attacks from the Mayor’s office and the questions weren’t answered.
Finally, I was sent the response from the SSA about the migrant buses in South Bend from someone else who was working on this issue (I erased the name of the recipient):
If the Mayor’s office hadn’t kept this all close to the vest and was just honest about what was happening, people might not have been as angry as they were. Instead, they chose to hurl false insults and attacks at people who were just trying to figure out what was going on.