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Hoosier Enquirer
Indiana independent, mixed-ideology (Republican-leaning commentary alongside critical local reporting)
The Hoosier Enquirer is a small independent Indiana news site covering Indianapolis, Marion County and statewide politics. Its ownership and funding are not fully disclosed. Its coverage toward the Trump administration is mixed: it runs pieces that praise Trump policies and pieces that criticize Indiana Republicans or federal actions.
Owned byPrivately held independent outlet based in Indianapolis and South Bend. Co-founded by Bobby Kern, a longtime Democrat and former Democratic congressional nominee, who served as CEO until his death on April 3, 2026. Donna Kavanagh is now CEO. Detailed ownership structure is not publicly documented.
LeaningIndiana independent, mixed-ideology (Republican-leaning commentary alongside critical local reporting)
On the administrationmixed
5.5average bias score across 2 stories
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun