Interview: Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith On Indiana Migration Surge, Christian Voter Wake-Up Call & the GOP’s Broken Loyalty Test | 9-21 – Hour 3
The Burning Truth with Casey Hendrickson welcomes Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith for a direct conversation about the issues conservatives believe the political establishment would rather avoid.
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Indiana’s migration debate: Beckwith addresses reports that Indiana’s foreign-born population rose sharply in the first half of the decade and asks why the scale and political consequences of migration were not openly debated. Census-based estimates show Indiana’s foreign-born share grew from about 5.6% in 2021 to roughly 6.2% in the mid-2020s, while other analyses report international migration as a major source of the state’s recent population growth.ebsco+1
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The Christian-voter turnout problem: Beckwith makes the case that millions of Christians and regular churchgoers have disengaged from elections despite concerns about religious liberty, family policy, life issues, and the direction of the country. One 2024 study estimated 32 million regular churchgoing Christians were likely not to vote, while broader estimates put the number of people of faith unlikely to vote much higher.azcapitoltimes
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The Republican loyalty fight: Casey and Beckwith tackle the growing divide between grassroots conservatives and establishment Republicans. The question: Why were conservatives repeatedly told to “get in line” for the party nominee, only for some longtime GOP voices to flirt with supporting Democrats when insurgent or populist candidates challenge the old order?
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Canada’s MAiD controversy: They also confront the disturbing case of Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old Ontario woman whose family alleges that her medically assisted death proceeded despite her confusion, distress, and lack of final consent. The care home maintains consent was legally obtained, while her family has sought investigations; Belleville police have opened a criminal investigation. This is an allegation under investigation, not an established legal finding.yahoo+2
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