Hold 'em Accountable
By Derrick Holder
Categories: News, Politics, Government
Hold ’em Accountable is an independent political commentary and investigative podcast hosted by retired Marine Derrick Holder, bringing sharp analysis, historical context, and a healthy dose of sarcasm to the political issues shaping Indiana and the nation.From government accountability and political corruption to healthcare, economic inequality, veterans' issues, civil rights, and American democracy, Hold ’em Accountable goes beyond the headlines to examine how we got here, who's responsible, and what can be done about it.Through research-driven deep dives, fact-based commentary, candid conversations, and interviews with candidates, policymakers, and advocates, the show challenges political talking points, follows the evidence, and connects complicated policy decisions to the everyday lives of working Americans.Part of the Progressive Indiana Network, Hold ’em Accountable believes that patriotism means holding those in power to the same standards as everyone else, regardless of party affiliation.Stay informed, ask questions, and as always, Hold ’em Accountable.
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Recent episodes
- Advocate Interview: Eva Posner
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Most people see politics on election day.The signs. The speeches. The victory parties. The concession speeches.But the real work?That happens long before the cameras show up.It happens in donor…
- Advocate Interview: Keira Havens
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!This episode dives deep into the growing movement for citizen-led accountability in American politics. In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, host Derrick Holder sits down with activist Keira…
- Allen Miller: Who Gets a Say in Rural Indiana’s Future?
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Allen Miller, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 73, joins Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about what happens when major decisions are made about rural communities without…
- Austin Meives: Rural Indiana Is Paying More and Getting Less
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Austin Meives, Democratic nominee for Indiana House District 23, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about rural Indiana, rising utility bills, data centers, crumbling roads…
- Maggie Davis for Indiana House District 26: A Republican Challenging Her Own Party
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Maggie Davis, Republican candidate for Indiana House District 26, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation that does not fit neatly inside the usual party lines.Davis says she wants to…
- Dr. Karen Whitney for Indiana House District 28: Who Really Pays for Indiana’s Cuts?
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Dr. Karen Whitney, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 28, joins Hold ’em Accountable to talk about public-school funding, property taxes, affordability, healthcare, economic…
- Julie McGill for Indiana Senate District 15: Medicaid, Schools & Affordability
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Julie McGill, Democratic nominee for Indiana Senate District 15, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about Medicaid, public schools, housing, affordability, worker power, and what…
- Alex Wait for Indiana House District 5: Cost of Living, Schools & Housing
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Alex Wait, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 5, joins Hold ’em Accountable to talk about the cost of living, housing, public schools, childcare, healthcare, organized labor, data…
- Lauren Cole for Indiana House District 37: Affordability, Schools & Hamilton County
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest-growing and most prosperous areas. So why are working families still living paycheck to paycheck?Lauren Cole, Democratic candidate for Indiana House…
- Magdalaine Davis Breaks the Republican Script
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Magdalaine Davis, Republican candidate for Indiana House District 26, joins Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation that does not sound like the usual Indiana political template.District 26 is…
- Lauri Shillings: Fix the Office Nobody Notices
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Lauri Shillings, Libertarian candidate for Indiana Secretary of State, joins Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about one of the most overlooked offices in Indiana politics.The Secretary of…
- Brad Meyer: The Chainsaw Economy Is Cutting People Down
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Brad Meyer, Democratic nominee for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about Southern Indiana, economic anxiety, healthcare, Social Security…
- Sharon Wight: Empathy Isn’t Soft, It’s Accountability
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Sharon Wight, Democratic nominee for Indiana House District 81, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about empathy, accountability, healthcare, public education, infrastructure…
- Floyd Taylor Wants Voters to Call the Shots
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Floyd Taylor, independent candidate for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, returns to Hold ’em Accountable with one of the most unconventional campaign ideas in Indiana politics: what if…
- Kirsten Root: Send a Social Worker to the Statehouse
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Kirsten Root, Democratic nominee for Indiana State Senate District 21, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about change, public service, healthcare, affordability, working…
- Candy Greer: Indiana’s Bootstraps Are Gone
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Candy Greer, Democratic nominee for Indiana House District 64, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about what voters in southwestern Indiana are actually feeling: rising electric…
- Gabrianna Gratzol: Indiana Needs Regular People in Power
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Gabrianna Gratzol, Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 11, joins Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about working families, public education, healthcare, childcare, labor…
- Travis Gearhart: Audit NIPSCO, Legalize Cannabis, Break the Script
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Travis Gearhart, Libertarian candidate for Indiana House District 4, joins Hold ’em Accountable for a wide-ranging conversation about NIPSCO bills, utility accountability, cannabis legalization…
- When Your Zip Code Decides If You Live
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Most healthcare debates focus on insurance.Premiums. Deductibles. Copays. Coverage.But what happens when there isn't a doctor available to see you? What happens when the nearest emergency room…
- Why Pride Month Still Matters in 2026 | History, Dignity, and Visibility
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Every June, America has the same conversation.Why do we still have Pride Month?Haven't we already achieved equality?Why is it still necessary?In this special mini-sode of Hold 'em Accountable…
- The Cost of Being Poor | How America Charges You More for Having Less
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Being poor is difficult.But in America, it is often expensive too.In this episode of Hold 'em Accountable, we break down the poverty premium: the hidden surcharge attached to financial…
- Insurance Denied | Why Getting Sick Became a Financial Emergency
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Americans buy health insurance for one reason:Protection.Not because they enjoy reading policy documents. Not because they find prior authorization forms exciting. Not because they want to spend…
- Work Full Time, Stay Broke
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!For generations, Americans were promised a simple bargain:Work hard. Get an education. Stay out of trouble. Show up every day.In return, you could build a stable life.Not a mansion.Not a…
- The Utility Monopoly Nobody Votes For | Why Your Electric Bill Keeps Rising
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!You can vote for President.You can vote for Governor.You can vote for Congress.You can even vote for the person deciding whether your county installs another stop sign nobody asked for.But the…
- Democracy Has a Back Room | Why Indiana’s Delegate System Should End
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Indiana trusts you to choose the President of the United States.Governor. Congress. State House. State Senate.But apparently, you are too fragile to choose your own Attorney General.In this…
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