Analyzing the JCPS School Board Supreme Court case
This week, Jazmin dove deep into the Kentucky Supreme Court ruling which overturned 2022's SB 1, which impacted the way JCPS could govern the school district. Also, Robert looked at some quick hits.
Robert Kahne
Robert is a graduate of UK's Martin School for Public Policy. He works as a data scientist in Louisville, where he lives w/ wife Kelsey and their daughter. (Read the rest on the Contributors page.)
US Senate handicapping and Blue Oval SK updates
This week Robert and Jazmin took a look at the full slate of candidates running for US Senate and decided what they thought of the group. In addition, they analyzed the news about the former battery plant in Hardin County that has been developing for a week or so.
Charles Booker is running
This week Robert and Brook Benningfield discuss Charles Booker's entrance into the US Senate race and Daniel Grossberg's ongoing troubles.
Gov. Beshear joins a housing lawsuit
This week Jazmin tells us about a lawsuit against the Trump administration's approach to HUD, and Robert brings us several other stories.
Allison Wiseman joins to talk US Senate
This week Allison Wiseman joins Robert to talk about Dale Romans’ entry into the US Senate race and her take on the state of the Democratic Primary, plus a few quick hits.
UPS plane crash, plus some Quick Hits
This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the horrific plane crash in Louisville as well as several smaller news items from this week.
Spooky SNAP cuts and spooky data center updates
This week Jazmin spoke to us about the impact of SNAP benefits disappearing for many Kentuckians during the government shutdown, and Robert talked about the approval of 2 new power generation projects LG&E/KU has proposed.
Ricardo Santiago on Americana Community Center's Future
Plus, a look at the latest FEC reports
Quick Hits Solo Show
Robert is flying solo this week! He talks about four smaller stories that mostly update issues MOKP has been tracking this year.
Joel Willett interview, Louisville appointments, and a new US Senate candidate
This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Joel Willett, one of the Democratic candidates for US Senate in 2026. In addition, they talked about Mayor Greenberg's appointments to the County Clerk and Sheriff positions, plus Amy McGrath's entry into the US Senate race.
Louisville Republicans have a crime plan
Jazmin and Robert dig into the plan put forth by Louisville Metro Council Republicans and whether or not it actually addresses "crime," and update several stories the show has been following.
Kentucky’s revenue issues, charter schools before SCOKY, and more
Lots of political news to cover!
Blue Oval SK union election, more Fayette County school drama, and a crime outrage in Louisville
A shock probation that has Repubs in Louisville talking
Fayette County Public Schools update, and gun violence in Louisville
This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the ongoing issues regarding the Fayette County School System's budget, as well as criminal justice issues related to gun violence plaguing Louisville during the first week of school.
Kim Davis’s lawsuit & nuclear power in Paducah
This week Jazmin explains Kim Davis' lawsuit which she hopes to argue before the Supreme Court, and Robert talks about multiple nuclear power projects coming to Paducah.
Robert reacts – plus Ralph Alvarado profile
Robert is back this week, and Jazmin asked him about the news of the day – plus, Robert does a profile on Ralph Alvarado and his career in Kentucky (and Tennessee) politics as he launches his campaign for the 6th District US Congress seat.
