The Juice by The Odon Journal

Grant Swartzentruber takes you through the 2026 GOP State Convention in Fort Wayne, interviewing delegates, candidates and attendees about intra-party divisions, the hotly contested Secretary of State race, and the future direction of the Republican Party in Indiana. From personal stories and local campaigns to debates over party unity and policy priorities, this episode captures the energy, conflicts and hopes shaping the party ahead of critical elections.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

Host Grant Swartzentruber sits down with attorney and Indiana political voice Josh Claybourn to discuss law practice, landmark court fights over tariffs, and the shifting tides of the Republican Party. They cover separation of powers, Lincoln's legacy, the upcoming state GOP convention and Secretary of State race, Indiana landmarks like New Harmony, and cultural touch points from free trade to the World Cup.

On this episode of The Juice, 14-year-old intern Esme Ruth Swartzentruber talks about her hybrid schooling, part-day public high school and online classical studies, her homeschooling background, and favorite subjects like physics, biology, and Latin. Esme also shares her passion for choir and show choir, soccer, and the books that shaped her (including Chesterton and C.S. Lewis), and offers simple advice: choose the learning model that works best for you.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

On this episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, host Grant Swartzentruber interviews Knox County Clerk and GOP chair David Shelton about his campaign for Indiana Secretary of State. They discuss election security, convention rules and delegate strategy, controversies surrounding the incumbent, clerk training and recount procedures, and the state of Republican politics in Indiana.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

On this episode of The Juice, Grant Swartzentruber sits down with Eric Bassler to discuss the end of his legislative career, the controversy around Senate Bill 1 and its effects on property taxes, recent primary battles and redistricting, and township consolidation. Bassler also offers personal reflections on retirement plans, family milestones, travel, and practical advice for parenting teens in the era of social media.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

Rowdy Abbott, a lifelong Washington resident and township trustee candidate, joins The Juice to discuss his background, the role of township trustees, and why transparency matters in local government. They dig into the recent data center controversy, public records and community response, the proposed residential rental ordinance, and broader concerns about local decision-making and civic discourse.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

Grant Swartzentruber talks with Tracy TC Cook about his new role leading donor relationships, the importance of applying a biblical worldview across culture, politics, and community life, and maintaining local involvement with Powerhouse projects. They also dig into the hot local issue of proposed data centers — weighing economic development, infrastructure, energy needs, location concerns, and long-term impacts — while reflecting on the effects of social media and public rhetoric.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

Grant Swartzentruber interviews Mike DeCoursey about his long-running student polling, local election trends, and how Gen Z approaches politics in a deeply conservative part of Daviess County. They discuss low turnout, the nationalization of local races, student attitudes on the economy and college debt, and what those classroom votes might mean for upcoming elections.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

Host Grant Swartzentruber sits down with Phil Cornelius, a longtime Daviess County resident and former highway superintendent running for County Council. Phil discusses his 32-year career, major infrastructure projects, and his data-driven approach to transportation and fiscal decisions. The episode also explores local debates such as the Mid-States Corridor, balancing community needs with budgets, and Phil’s faith-driven commitment to serve and listen to neighbors as he seeks public office.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.

In this episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, Grant Swartzentruber interviews lifelong Daviess County resident Kip Kelley as he discusses his background running the Washington City Parks Department, his run for County Council District 3, and his community-focused priorities. Kip shares stories about preserving local landmarks like the lighthouse peninsula, managing budgets under changing property tax laws, and ideas for pocket parks, trails, and county collaboration. He also touches on his experience as a reserve police officer, concerns and questions about a proposed data center in his district, and how faith and family shape his approach to public service.
Welcome to The Juice by The Odon Journal! This is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, community conversations, and the people shaping life in and around Daviess County, Indiana. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this podcast so more people can stay connected to local stories. You can listen on ⁠⁠⁠odonjuice.com⁠⁠⁠, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week for another episode of The Juice by The Odon Journal, covering the people, news, and conversations that matter right here in Daviess County.