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The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Bills That Didn’t Make It.The final episode of bill recaps is here. This time Ambre and Jason cover the bills that did NOT make it across the finish line. Ambre also recaps her appearance on a panel and the Indiana team tests out a new studio setup. 2025-06-2038 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsMedicaid, Healthcare, and Nurses. This episode recaps another group of bills that made it across the finish line during the 2025 session, and this time they’re all about Medicaid and healthcare. Ambre and Jason participated in a panel at the IU School of Nursing Policy Academy and Fast Facts is all about Indiana nurses. Stick around for the full episode because you might get some fashion advice near the end! 2025-06-0647 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Greatest Spectacle in Legislative Podcasts This episode is all about money. Ambre and Jason give summaries of SEA 1: Local Government Finance and HEA 1001: State Budget, recap the last week’s legislative activities, and answer trivia questions about the budget. Watch to the end to see if there’s a leader change in Fast Facts! 2025-05-2336 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsCrossing Finish Lines is ExhaustingSession is officially over, and the team is feeling the effects. The recap of session starts with a few Senate bills that made it across the finish line. A big congrats to Ambre who also made it across the finish line...of the 2025 Indy Mini Marathon! Be sure to stick around to hear it all and for a quick programming update at the end of the episode! 2025-05-0931 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsDon’t Jinx It! Session is still rolling, and Ambre has her fingers crossed they are done when you are hearing this episode. Special guest Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar Statehouse Reporter, takes time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about her journalism career. Anna’s Fast Facts are also Indy Star themed! 2025-04-2546 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsAll the Good Things. All the Bad Things. Third reading deadline has come and gone, but things are still moving full speed. Ambre and Jason give a full rundown on the bills they’ve been following all session. Fast Facts is a throwback to the beginning of the season. All that and more on this week’s episode! 2025-04-1832 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsCome for the Weather Report. Stay for the Legislation.We’re back, and the weather is starting to improve. Ambre made some big headway at the Statehouse this week, the Legislative Team was here in person, Sine Die moves ever closer, and Ambre has a twitchy eye. Hear it all on this week’s episode!2025-04-1139 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsLive. Laugh. LoveThis episode almost didn’t get off the ground due to too much living, laughing, and loving. Spring break is here for some, but not for the Indiana General Assembly, or Ambre. Today’s episode is a quick update on the legislation as we rapidly head toward Sine Die.2025-04-0440 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsA Legislative ChronicleThis week LDTLT brings you an update on the last virtual legislative team meeting, Ambre testifies on SB 1587, and Jason can’t read his own handwriting. In the second half of the episode, Ambre and Jason are joined by another special guest, Niki Kelly, Editor-in-Chief of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.2025-03-2856 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsAmbre and JT get IN FocusIt’s episode 101 of LDTLT and the 100th episode balloons are here to stay. Maybe. On today’s episode special guest, Dan Spehler, host of IN Focus on Fox 59 is here to chat all things legislation and Ambre may or may not take the lead in Fast Facts. 2025-03-2159 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe 100th EpisodeIt’s here, the big 100! This special 100th episode is jam-packed with fun. We’ve got legislative updates, a coffee cart recap, and some fun AARP Indiana trivia. This episode is a long one, but be sure to stick around until the end for a fun interview with some very special guests!2025-03-1453 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things99 Problems and This Show Is One of ThemThe Indiana General Assembly is back from break! Ambre and Jason give updates on bills that are moving and which ones are going to be featured at the Coffee Cart next week. This week’s fast facts are all about the U.S. power grid. 2025-03-0733 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsWho Carries Cash?The Indiana General Assembly is still on break, but things are getting ready to ramp back up! Jason and Ambre give a brief update, discuss Gov. Braun’s press conference, and preview the 2025 Coffee Cart giveaways. Anna is back with fast facts about the penny and someone gets a baby, maybe. 2025-03-0117 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsHorizontal or Vertical. It’s Legislative Halftime.Ambre and Jason are a little under the weather this week, but they still brought you the 2025 Legislative Session Halftime Report. There’s a rundown of key bills, a debate on horizontal versus vertical, and a teaser for the 2025 Coffee Cart. Producer Anna is back from her Colorado vacation with a competitive Fast Facts segment. 2025-02-2143 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsRoses are Red, Violets are Blue…While it was Galentine’s Day when the episode was recorded, it’s Valentine’s Day today, so grab that special someone and hear what’s happening at the Indiana General Assembly. Ambre is fighting off sickness and high-interest loans, while Jason tries not to make a mess of things because producer Anna is on vacation.2025-02-1444 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsYour Siblings Don’t Watch this ShowThe weeks keep getting busier as deadlines are on the horizon and Ambre testifies on various bills. Anna provides both information and fun in a game and Jason asks Ambre some questions about her siblings and their viewership.2025-02-0734 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsOn the 78th Day of January, A New Segment is BornAmbre and Jason conclude the longest month ever at the Statehouse with lots of activities. The Legislative Team was in town to talk to Senators about retirement savings, Ambre testified on a property tax bill, and Anna launches a new segment! But the show didn’t go off without a hitch, there are some technical difficulties as the team tries something new.2025-01-3142 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsProperty Taxes are a ThingIt’s all property taxes all the time in this week’s show. Ambre and Jason recap a recent property tax event that AARP Indiana hosted, talk about results from a survey about property taxes, and discuss efforts at the Statehouse to provide some relief to Hoosier homeowners.2025-01-2426 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe ProducersIt's the passing of the torch on the show as Producer Dan steps in front of the camera to give hellos, farewells, and advice to Producer Anna. Oh, and there's some major legislation moving through the process. All this and more in this week's episode!2025-01-1732 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsGuess Who's Back? Back Again.The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things is back for a new season! The Indiana General Assembly is wasting no time this year and Ambre is not only ready for it, she's already in mid-session form. Jason on the other hand still has no notes. Hear about Ambre testifying in committee on Day 1 of session as well as what issues AARP Indiana will be working on at the Statehouse. 2025-01-1026 min
The ROOST - The Place for All Things VolunteerAARP Indiana and Habitat for Humanity, Evansville, IndianaAddison Pollock, AARP Indiana, Director of Community Outreach and Sr. Jane McClure, Major Gifts Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Indiana, share their partnership story with AARP Roost Team member Nancy McCammon Hanson. This partnership supports areas of housing affordability, Livable Communities, and Caregiving. This is an excellent partnership for volunteer engagement.
2024-07-1032 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsBringing the HeatAmbre and Jason are back in the studio and update the audience on Indiana's Multisector Plan on Aging. Will the state be ready for the population to be older? The team is engaged and helping so Hoosiers can age in place. We're bringing the heat. Also, Ambre's water heater got fixed.2024-05-2415 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsA Show About NothingWhat is going on!? You may want to say not much, but Ambre and Jason (with a little help from Anna) taped this week’s episode from the Indiana Statehouse. They were there to hear which topics legislators will be discussing this interim. Is it going to be a busy summer? A boring summer? Also, did you have a recent birthday? All of this is discussed and more!2024-05-1716 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsShe's running. (A mini-marathon)On this week's episode of The Legislative Director Talking about Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason are lacing up their running shoes. They're trading out the Statehouse and their lobbying threads for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and running shorts. Try to keep up! 2024-05-0616 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsLucky ThirteenAmbre and Jason have non-eclipse news to share! We're just a month away from the 2024 Primaries, and AARP is rolling out Video Voter Guides for the gubernatorial contest. And there's an update from the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission, as well as Prosperity Indiana's recent conference. 2024-04-1226 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsHoop DreamsOn this week's episode, Ambre and Jason are joined by special guest Anna Forster, PhD. Anna joined AARP Indiana's volunteer Legislative Team during the 2024 General Assembly. They talk about her experiences in statehouse halls, an upcoming project, and of course, get hyped for Purdue's appearance in the Final Four!2024-04-0326 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsDebatableOn this episode of The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason are ready for their close-up! They talk about their debut on Indy Now, AARP Indiana's sponsorship of a recent gubernatorial primary debate, and the team's plans around voter engagement.2024-03-2919 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSine Die Shout-outsOn this week’s episode of The Legislative Director Talking about Legislative Things, Ambre is packing her bags. That’s right, this year’s legislative session is over, and the Legislative Director has a lot of people to thank before heading to the beach. Who and what are we thankful for this session? A 13th check for retired public servants, new measures curtailing predatory real estate practices, a pilot program expanding mobile integrated healthcare, and every single person, organization, and advocate who helped AARP Indiana secure these incredible victories for older Hoosiers! Oh, and did we tell you we're sponso...2024-03-1430 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsGoing the DistanceWe didn't hear any bell! The 2024 Indiana General Assembly is duking it out in its last round. Can HB 1004 Pension Matters hang on? Could Producer Dan figure out a better metaphor for this political fight? Look, it's been a long, short session. All we know is that time is running out. And, Ambre and Jason take some time to preview what's next for the show.2024-03-0825 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsTaking It to the StreetsAmbre and Jason are on the road again. This time it's down in Evansville for a rate case hearing. But they are safely stopped to give you an update on the latest from Southwestern Indiana and then they have HUGE news about dedicated lanes and the Blue Line in Indianapolis.2024-03-0514 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsHeart of the StormLegislative Director Ambre Marr and Not the Legislative Director Jason Tomcsi hunker down in the AARP Indiana studio for a quick Indiana General Assembly update. With a storm brewing outside, Ambre and Jason turn to a slate of bills that may need a rescue. Or, in the very least, a decent umbrella, as committee deadlines look more like squalls and less than light sprinkles. Will mobile integrated health, pension matters, and transportation weather the storm?2024-02-2319 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsOcean air. Sandy hair.The 2024 Indiana General Assembly is taking its mid-semester break, and Legislative Director Ambre Marr found a spot on the beach to kick her feet up. It’s totally not a cheesy Zoom background, and she totally isn’t sitting at her desk combing through a dozen different bills that will see action after the legislative break. Haven’t had a chance to keep tabs on legislation that will impact the 50-plus? This is a great place to start. Oh, and Not the Legislative Director Jason Tomcsi finally gets to live out his dream of coaching the big game.2024-02-0922 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsFour for the ShowOn episode four of The Legislative Director Talking about Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason talk progress on three bills and a setback on a fourth. Jason recounts his experience with the recently convened Indiana Behavioral Health Commission - a study group AARP Indiana advocated for during the 2023 Indiana General Assembly.2024-02-0225 min
Caregiver CrossingProtect Yourself from ScamsOn this week’s show, we’re are joined by Tavis Schaffer, Founder of TeleCalm. Tavis shares with us tips on how to spot and avoid the ever-evolving scam. He also shares how TeleCalm is helping families rest assured that their loved one isn’t going to become a scam artist’s next victim. Learn More About Joy's HouseHear Past Episodes of the ShowEmail TinaLearn More About TeleCalmAARP Fraud MapLearn More About True Link FinancialFreeze Your Credit with ExperianFreeze...2024-01-2835 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsPutting the Coffee Cart before the CommitteeOn this week's episode of The Legislative Director Talking about Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason break down AARP Indiana's recent lobby day activity, the Coffee Cart! Get an inside look at how our Legislative Team operates, as well as this week's action at the statehouse. Coffee brewed, issue fact sheets printed, ready to advocate for the 50-plus.2024-01-2633 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Wheels on the BusOn this week's episode, the gang talks Mobile Integrated Health, an approach to healthcare that reaches people at home - where they want to be! Ambre and Jason also dig into the latest round of the Indiana General Assembly's year's-long transportation tussle as SB 52 advances. The stakes are high for Hoosiers who want reliable transportation AND the option to age in place.2024-01-2030 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsMagnificent Season SevenThe Indiana General Assembly is back in action, and you know that means we’re ready to start a new season of The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things! New to the show? Here’s what you need to know: The AARP Indiana Legislative Team is in the thick of advocating on behalf of the 50-plus while at the Indiana Statehouse. Tune in every week to learn about bills we’re engaging on, and find out what’s on the policy menu during our season seven premiere!2024-01-1229 minCaregiver Crossing6 Body Parts You Shouldn’t Ignore After 50We all have aches and pains from time to time, but did you know that there are certain body parts that doctors recommend that you don’t ignore after 50? In this episode we discuss a recent article released by AARP highlighting 6 body parts that you shouldn’t ignore. Links: www.joyshouse.orgtina@joyshouse.orgcandace@joyshouse.org(Link to article) https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2023/body-parts-you-should-not-ignore-after-50.html?cmp=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-WBLTR-1532702-1785111-7104626-NA-03112023-Webletter-MS1-NA-NA-PR59-Health&encparam=a6dHAsG%2fx1NISvSDpVkhy%2bmOSbeMX%2fA7MgWKZlEkTBk%3d...2023-05-0819 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSide-eye and Sine DieIt’s over. The 2023 Indiana General Assembly closed for business in the early hours of April 28. When the session ended just before 3 a.m., what did the state’s budget look like? Ambre and Jason analyze the budget decisions made by legislators that will impact Hoosiers for the next two years and beyond. There are reasons for the 50-plus to celebrate – but there is much more work to be done. Get a sense of the road ahead on this week’s episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. And someone get these staffers some coffee!2023-05-0521 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things50-plus still rides the busOn this week's episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason dissect five bills the Indiana General Assembly is considering. And once again, there are efforts to put transit expansion in the slow lane. Where's the exit ramp for this issue?2023-04-2127 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsZombies, Chaos, BudgetsAmbre and Jason dissect HB 1001, the main budget bill being ushered through the Indiana General Assembly. Did AARP Indiana’s funding priorities survive the lawmaking process so far? The team braces itself for the chaos that is the last few weeks of the session.2023-04-1417 minCaregiver CrossingValuing the InvaluableFamily caregivers provide around-the-clock care for their aging or disabled loved ones. Today we are joined by Sarah Waddle, AARP IN State Director who shares the results of a recent study that values the unpaid that caregivers provide.Links: www.joyshouse.org tina@joyshouse.org candace@joyshouse.org https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2015/valuing-the-invaluable-2015-update.html Area Agency on Aging locator:https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Search_Results.aspx See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...2023-04-1016 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Second Time AroundFear and loathing infiltrate the show this week when Not the Legislative Director forgets a key task. Also, the team gives an extra glimpse into the day of a Legislative Team Volunteer.2023-04-0820 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Allergy Meds Haven't Kicked In YetOn the latest episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team makes quick work as they wait for Ambre's allergy meds to start working.2023-04-0113 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsFrom Good to Great?Ambre and Jason are searching for synonyms on this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. There’s good – even great – news about some of the bills we continue to watch this session.2023-03-2527 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsCoffee AND Pie at the StatehouseA live show. A legislator guest. A team of volunteers at the Statehouse. Coffee AND pie. This episode has it all!2023-03-1828 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsWith Our Powers CombinedThe crossover episode everyone has been waiting for! Directors of Community Engagement, Emily and Addison, join Ambre and Jason for this week's episode. They talk about what the AARP Indiana team has been up to all over the state and preview a big event next week.2023-03-1023 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsHalftime 2023There’s the halftime buzzer! On this episode of the Legislator Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason give a lightning fast rundown on the status of a ton of bills that AARP is watching or has engaged with. Both an APRN bill and anti-transit legislation ended the first half of the session on the bench – will they get any minutes in the second half? Time will tell.2023-03-0631 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsIt’s not over until it’s overOn this week’s episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Jason and Ambre talk about a couple of bills that have been stopped cold… but that doesn’t mean the fight is over. We’re nearing the halfway point of session, and it’s too early to declare victory. It’s a race against time, especially because Ambre’s computer is dying.2023-02-2417 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSubject Matter ExpertsOn the latest episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, there's an in-studio guest! Andy Nielsen from the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute drops by and things get wonky! From housing to installment loans, the team takes a deep dive into legislation. And in a first-ever for the show, Jason doesn't have much to add to the conversation.2023-02-1939 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsCoffee, stat!Ambre and Jason get right down to business and analyze a slew of bills. Our Legislative Team gets a shout-out for their work on behalf of Hoosier renters. Also, Jason is ready for a nap. Can someone get this guy a cup of coffee?2023-02-1020 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsIs it getting dusty in here?On this week's episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason provide updates on AARP Indiana's priorities at the Statehouse. A couple of our friends make special appearances, and... Jason, is it getting dusty in the studio? Are you OK? Let's try and keep it professional.2023-02-0317 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsPublic Health at the StatehouseIt's Public Health Day at the Statehouse and the Legislative Director is in attendance and chats with Indiana Health Commissioner, Dr. Box!2023-01-2806 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsWhere it all startedWhat is going on!? The team is back for a brand new season of The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. And they're back in their old confines and ready for 2023 Indiana General Assembly. Sort of. Can we get two tenderloins, please?2023-01-2013 minCaregiver CrossingCICOA Program Updates & Announcements with Tauhric BrownAccording to AARP, more than 90 percent of people aged 60 or older want to stay in their home and community for as long as possible. One primary barrier to aging in place is when the home is no longer accessible or presents a fall risk. Safe at Home, a service offered by CICOA helps individuals age in place through home accessibility modifications. Working with local contractors and funded by philanthropic dollars, CICOA’s Safe at Home department completes more than 60 home modifications projects each year.This year CICOA received a $20,000 grant from Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Pa...2022-11-1418 minCaregiver CrossingRelaxation Techniques for CaregiversIf you are a "typical" caregiver, then you are strapped for time and under way too much stress. You don’t need a study to know that many caregivers feel financial, physical, and emotional fallout from their role. What you need is a way to remove some of that stress – and many caregivers are turning to mindfulness and meditation to help relax the body and calm the mind. Effective techniques include body scans, breathing exercises, affirmation, and guided imagery meditations. Of course, if you are unfamiliar with these techniques, or simply unpracticed, you may not know how to ge...2022-09-0613 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsAwards SeasonThe team takes a break from heavy legislative analysis. On this episode, Ambre and Jason take a few minutes to talk about how you can recognize volunteers in your community. The Golden Hoosier Award and the Andrus Award for Community Service are on the horizon.2022-05-1816 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsBuckle UpOn this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason welcome two special guests that help provide analysis on the continuing battle over transit expansion in Indianapolis. It's a LDTLT first!2022-05-1241 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsLegislative Things and TaxesIn this lightning round episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team gives a rundown on tax-related bills that will impact older Hoosiers when they become law. Buckle in! 2022-04-2115 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSine Die 2022: HealthcareOn this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team chats about AARP Indiana's victories for healthcare access during the 2022 Indiana General Assembly. The show is back, and now with more boops and beeps!2022-04-0622 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe end is the beginningThe 2022 Indiana General Assembly has come to a close. How did AARP Indiana's Legislative Team fair at the Statehouse? Ambre and Jason give a quick overview and tee up part two of Season 5.2022-03-1115 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsLight at the end of the tunnel?The team takes a moment to celebrate a big win in the housing space. Questions still remain about legislation that could impact transit.2022-02-2420 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsOn the Road AgainThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things hits the road! On this episode, the team is making its way back from beautiful Fort Wayne! And we learn about two bills that can impact Hoosiers' healthcare.2022-02-1110 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSeason 5 Halftime ReportThe 2022 Indiana General Assembly is officially at halftime! What bills still have a chance of becoming law? Why are Ambre and Jason wearing cozy hats? Why haven't you subscribed to Producer Dan's Substack? 2022-02-0425 min
Caregiver CrossingThe Go-To Place for Feeling Good About AgingSarah Waddle serves as the State Director for AARP – the place that some call the “go-to place for feeling good about aging”. Sarah talks about the latest AARP news and the important work being done for people 50+. In this reprise episode we are all aging every day and AARP is empowering people how to live successfully as they age. She talks about the organization’s social impact, advocacy work, and some of the challenges aging people are facing.Have a question for Tina? Email her at tina@joyshouse.orgWant to learn more about Joy's House? Ch...2022-02-0210 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsHalf-time in sight (Season 5, Episode 3)The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is speeding towards half-time. It is a short session, after all. And the AARP Indiana staff and volunteers are weighing in heavy on the issues. Can the team keeps things... on track?2022-01-2828 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsToo many puns (Season 5, Episode 2)Payday lending strikes back and with a different spin! Ambre and the team update everyone on what is going on at the statehouse. There are too many puns.2022-01-2130 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things Season 5 PremiereWhat is going on? Welcome back to The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is already proving to be a blockbuster. After a quick welcome back to the original Not The Legislative Director, the team gets down to business and talks action at the Statehouse.2022-01-1427 minCaregiver CrossingAttainable New Year’s ResolutionsOf the 141.1 million Americans who set New Year’s Resolutions only about half (53%) believe they can achieve them and only 8-9% percent stick to their goals throughout the year. If “New Year, New Me” hasn’t been working for you, but you don’t want the “Same Old, Same Old” in the New Year, this is the episode for you! In this special reprise episode of Caregiver Crossing, we speak with Jason Tomsci, Associate Communications Director at AARP about how to set attainable resolutions, that disrupt unwanted patterns, and create positive and satisfying change in our lives.Gues...2021-12-2009 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSeason 4 - Summer Study CommitteesYou can fry an egg on the sidewalk outside the Statehouse, but inside the General Assembly's summer study committees is where the real cooking is happening. The team gets updates from Ambre about these committees, and we give a special shout-out to a partner organization in Indianapolis. 2021-08-1126 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe American Rescue PlanLet's talk about the American Rescue Plan, housing and utility assistance, and our recent letters to Governor Holcomb.2021-07-1425 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Rental Assistance SpecialAARP Indiana invited the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority's executive director, Jacob Sipe, onto the show to answer literally every question we could think of about Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance. This podcast is nothing but critical information for anyone having challenges with their rent, and in some cases, utilities.2021-06-2832 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSeason 4 - The Emergency Broadband BenefitNot the Legislative Director Jason Tomcsi joins us to discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit. Learn how you or someone you know can help get better Internet with some financial assistance.2021-06-1639 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things2021 Indiana General Assembly RecapMost of the business of the 2021 Indiana General Assembly has concluded. What does that mean for the 50+? Ambre, Mandla, and Addison talk about the state's budget, the outcome of the highly publicized transit battle, high speed internet, and much more.2021-04-3034 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Home StretchWhat does the last month of the 2021 Legislative Session hold for AARP Indiana? Let's check in with Ambre, Mandla, and Addison. 2021-03-3130 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsTransit and More!What's going on at the Indiana Statehouse? Transit is on our minds. Let's check in with the Legislative Director to see what's going on. 2021-03-0225 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSeason 4 PremiereIt's the season premiere! We catch up with the Legislative Director and AARP Indiana's community engagement team. But where is Jason? We'll find out what "Not the Legislative Director" is up to, as well as what is going on at the Statehouse.2021-02-1130 minCaregiver CrossingSarah Waddle, AARPSarah Waddle serves as the State Director for AARP – the place that some call the “go-to place for feeling good about aging”. Sarah talks about the latest AARP news and the important work being done for people 50+. We are all aging every day and AARP is empowering people how to live successfully as they age. She talks about the organization’s social impact, advocacy work, and some of the challenges aging people are facing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-12-0710 min
Caregiver CrossingSarah Waddle, AARPSarah Waddle serves as the State Director for AARP – the place that some call the “go-to place for feeling good about aging”. Sarah talks about the latest AARP news and the important work being done for people 50+. We are all aging every day and AARP is empowering people how to live successfully as they age. She talks about the organization’s social impact, advocacy work, and some of the challenges aging people are facing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-12-0710 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSeason Finale TimeIt's the season finale! In this episode there's discussion on Indiana's latest COVID-19 response in long-term care facilities, the upcoming 2021 General Assembly, and some friends of the show come by to chat about the 2020 elections.2020-11-1732 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Governor Has Mail AgainIn this episode: discussion on the latest letter that AARP Indiana sent to the Governor around CARES Act money, new home office setups, and a brief interruption during recording.2020-09-1118 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsIt's Good to Have HobbiesIn this episode: new long-term care data is released, upcoming telephone town halls, and Producer Dan makes an appearance...kind of.2020-07-3110 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsIt's About TimeIn this episode: an update around COVID-19 reporting in long-term care facilities and attempts to shake off some rust.2020-07-1019 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Governor Has MailIn this episode they discuss a letter that AARP Indiana sent to the governor about COVID-19 transparency in long-term care facilities. There's also some shout outs to some Southern Indiana fans.2020-05-2219 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsNursing Home CommunicationsIn this episode: a discussion on communication requirements for nursing homes during this health crisis, an update on Indiana's upcoming primary, Fannie speaks up, and a shout out to our educators.2020-05-0426 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Session Recap Part 2 Part 2 of our 2020 General Assembly recap is here! In this episode the remaining wins from the past session are reviewed and some special shout outs! 2020-04-2625 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsEpisode 12 - The Session Recap Part 1It's Part 1 of the session recap! Also included in this episode: more coronavirus resources, discussion of the word y'all, and a guest appearance from a canine fan of the show.2020-04-2015 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Governor's VetoThe Governor has vetoed a bill and AARP has a lot of information available to help during COVID-19.2020-03-2719 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsSession is OVER Session is OVER! The Legislative Director is here to quickly chat about some Legislative Things before taking a much-deserved break. The show will be back in a few weeks to dig deeper into what transpired this session, but in the meantime listen to the Sine Die episode! 2020-03-1409 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Waning Days of Session and A Dinosaur A large guest requires an extra large show. The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things is here to give you the latest updates from the Statehouse as well as the triumphant return of your favorite dinosaur. 2020-03-1414 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsGood Things. Bad Things.It's been a week. With session winding down, good and bad things are happening at the Statehouse.2020-03-1414 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsRx Transparency Back from the road and in studio for the latest episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things! In this episode there's bill updates, special testimony about Rx transparency, and a tease about a future format for the show. 2020-03-1418 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsMandla Drops By to Drop KnowledgeA SPECIAL REPORT from Community Engagement Director Mandla Moyo on several last-minute amendments that are impacting transit in Indianapolis and tenants across the state.2020-03-1432 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsRoad TripThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things...while driving? That's right. This show has special guests, a fun discussion, and a car ride. It's time for a ROAD TRIP!!!2020-03-1308 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsHalftimeIt's halftime at the Indiana General Assembly and that requires an update on the latest happenings... as well as some new uniforms.2020-03-1317 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsComing in for a LandingOur Legislative Director couldn't let a little work travel get in the way of her update about what's happening at the Statehouse. A special Saturday episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things is coming in for a landing!2020-03-1311 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsLots of bills. Lots to follow.The good times continue to roll at the Indiana General Assembly! The Legislative Director is here to talk about all the action this week in an extended episode that is jam packed with information Lots of bills. Lots to follow.2020-03-1314 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsThe Pace is Picking UpThe pace of the Indiana General Assembly is picking up and the Legislative Director is here to tell you all about it. Listen until the end because there's a homework assignment.2020-03-1309 minThe Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsA New Session Is UnderwayA new year. A new session of the Indiana General Assembly. A new season of The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things! Check out the first episode of the new season2020-03-1306 min
The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative ThingsLegislative Director Talking About Legislative Things TrailerThere's a lot that is happening at the Indiana Statehouse and AARP Indiana is here to let you know what's moving and what's not.2020-03-0601 min