An interview with Sierra Enlow, candidate for Ag Commissioner
One of the most impressive candidates we have ever interviewed, Sierra Enlow is perfect for the Ag Commissioner role. Watch and listen to find out why!
A poll, the weekly update, and the story list
Got a request for you that takes about three minutes -- PLUS, some updates, and this week’s stories.
An interview with reporter Chris Otts about the UAW strike
We interview Chris Otts, a reporter with WDRB, who has been covering the UAW strike at Ford’s truck plant in Louisville. We talk with Chris not only about the strike itself, but also about what the UAW is looking for in their negotiations, and about the overall growth in union activism in the state.
Voting straight D is the only sensible choice this election
Some elections are complex and multi-faceted. This one is not.
MAGA Republicans and Neville Chamberlain
“Appeasement didn’t work then. It won’t work now.”
We have some dysfunctional county parties. Is yours one of them?
We’ve got a problem. Dysfunction, and even disease, is causing some of our local Democratic parties to be struggling. Let’s name it, and fix it.
Your weekly update and story list, plus a (small) announcement
Lots of good stories this week – be sure to check out the list!
Kentucky ban on collecting some union dues by payroll deduction struck down
Teachers union wins a round as judge rules new law created ‘favoritism’ toward some unions exempted by legislature from its provisions.
Adam Edelen is putting solar on mountains
We talk with Adam Edelen about his exciting project of building out solar arrays on the tops of mountains in Kentucky. He tells us about the jobs this is creating, who is buying the power, and the difference this can make for both the climate and the economy. Watch or listen to learn more!
As Kentucky's near-total abortion ban largely eliminates the procedure in the state, Kentuckians go to other states for it
From January to July of this year, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services received reports of 13 abortions in the state, compared to 2,591 in the same time frame in 2021, showing the impact of state laws that were invoked when the U.S. Supreme Court nullified
Kim Reeder, an eastern Kentucky success story running for auditor
We interview Kim Reeder, a native Kentuckian running for state Auditor this fall. She has both an impressive resume and an impressive backstory, and is by far the best qualified candidate for the job. Watch or listen to learn more!
Beshear vs Cameron? The choice is obvious.
Bruce’s Take: Beshear is by far the best choice for governor this year. But in case you’re not convinced, here are some clear-cut reasons.
The stats of climate risk – An interview with Dr. Jeremy Porter
We interview Dr. Jeremy Porter, who specializes in climate risk by location. We used his data in our recent series on climate risk in Kentucky.
