New poll reveals GOP voters are actually pretty cool with racist, homophobic, antisemitic candidates
Ever wonder why there are so many racist, homophobic, antisemitic, and transphobic GOP candidates?
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Madison County library director speaks on SB 167 and book banning
“Public libraries seek to represent everyone, are agenda free, and should remain apolitical.”
Beshear to see if he can take executive action on medical marijuana in Kentucky
Saying he was frustrated with the General Assembly’s inaction on medical marijuana, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined a four-step strategy his administration will implement to determine what steps it can take on the subject.
The dystopian future is now
Welcome to 2022 Kentucky, where our Repub lege has made it so that abortions are illegal, guns are in the hands of anyone who wants one, publicly funded private schools will be allowed to suck the life out of rural public schools, and public school teachers are a dying breed.
General Assembly writes the script for the upcoming governor’s race
The end of this year’s KYGA session marks the start of next year’s race for governor. Beshear still has no strong Repub opponent, but he will, and the lege helped write the campaign plan for whomever that will be.
Laugh or cry, either way it’s Sine Die w/ Sen. Reggie Thomas
How the KY General Assembly is jeopardizing utility ratepayers; an effort to RANK the worst of the KYGA, and then long-time friend of the show, State Senator Reggie Thomas for his breakdown of the GA.
Mitch McConnell’s mockery and hypocrisy
“If there were a ‘Hall of Fame for Hypocrisy,’ Mitch McConnell would be a first-ballot inductee.”
Report: 67% of KY streams, rivers impaired 50 years After Clean Water Act
If you look at three streams in Kentucky, two of them will be unusable for any purpose, including fishing or swimming.
Another boot to the Commonwealth w/guest Angela Evans
Aaron, Kimberly and Doug anoint a new worst politico of the moment; we've got Jason Bailey from the KY Center for Economic Policy in the Campaign Corner; and then we close with an interview with Fayette County Attorney candidate, Angela Evans.
Fix SB 1: Don’t Make Teaching A Crime
SB 1 has a number of issues – but did you know that a teacher that unknowingly violates it could be charged with a crime? The Prichard Committee tells why.
April 9, 1865
Heather Cox Richardson draws a universal truth out of what happened on this day.
Veto before you Go Go w/Amy McGrath
Aaron and Nate point out a couple of bills sitting on the Governor’s desk that we’re hoping to see him use his veto pen on; then, we’re very excited to share Aaron's interview with Amy McGrath.
What’s wrong with this picture?
Once again, the legislature has done redistricting in a way that does not pass the smell test. Why do they keep doing this?
Kentucky legislature does a lot of big things without a lot of scrutiny
Transparency – down. Secrecy – up. Reporters to ask questions and bring things to light – few. That’s how our legislature is working now.
History by legislative decree
Students in my classroom recognize that Social Studies is more about knowing the questions than knowing the answers. Yet some legislators think they have all the answers and want to impose them by legislative decree.
Budget agreement falls short of meeting Kentucky's present and future needs
An overview analysis of the budget by the KY Center for Economic Policy
