In this in-depth candidate interview, Derrick Holder sits down with Sarah Shydale, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 97, for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, policy, and the real-world impact of government decisions on everyday Hoosiers. This episode goes beyond campaign slogans to explore why Indiana politics look the way they do today, how history shapes modern policy, and what it will take to build a more accountable and people-centered government. Sarah Shydale discusses key issues facing Indianapolis and House District 97, including affordable housing, public education funding, mental health access, and homelessness in Indiana. She explains how these challenges intersect and why long-term solutions require transparency, community trust, and legislators who are willing to challenge the political status quo. Viewers interested in Indiana state politics, Democratic candidates, and local government reform will gain valuable insight into how statehouse decisions affect neighborhoods block by block. This interview also dives into the role of small businesses, economic opportunity, and historical policy choices that continue to influence inequality across Indiana. Sarah outlines her vision for responsive leadership, ethical governance, and rebuilding public confidence in elected officials. Derrick Holder brings a people-first lens to the conversation, connecting policy debates to lived experience and historical context. Whether you follow Indiana elections, enjoy long-form political interviews, or want to better understand how society arrived at this moment and how it can be fixed, this episode offers thoughtful discussion grounded in facts, history, and community voices. Stay informed, ask better questions, and learn what’s at stake in Indiana House District 97. Please follow Sarah at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555396816222 Website: sarahshydale.com Hashtags: #IndianaPolitics #SarahShydale #HouseDistrict97 #CandidateInterview #IndianaDemocrats #StatePolitics #AffordableHousing #PublicEducation #MentalHealth #Homelessness #PoliticalInterview #IndianaElections #CivicEngagement #HoldEmAccountable
