Episode 1 — How We Got Here (and What It’s Doing to Us)

In the first episode of Gaslit: The Power of Story, we pull back the curtain on how everyday people ended up trapped in a cost crisis built on policy, monopoly power, and quiet legislative decisions. I’m joined by Kerwin Olson, Executive Director of Citizens Action Coalition, and Ryan Stratman, community organizer in southern Indiana, to explore how laws were written, who they benefit, and why families, seniors, and small businesses are now paying the price. We discuss the rise of arrearages, shut-offs, evictions, and the unseen toll on mental health and community stability. This episode reveals how decisions made at the Statehouse impact kitchen-table emergencies—and why personal stories are now one of the most powerful tools ...