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.)
Jazmin's back in this one as she and Robert discuss the filing deadline and who is running for which office, the legislative session, which is now underway, and the state of the commonwealth. Plus more!
The session kicks off today (1/2) and the filing deadline is a few days away. While there are still lots of news to be made on both fronts, Robert talked about both issues on this episode.
Robert goes solo today to discuss stories about charter schools in the courts, JCPS busing, and an abortion lawsuit that might be getting underway.
Matt Erwin joins Robert to talk about items that made news last week, including some moves in local government, a study into the legislature by the League of Women Voters, and a change to the crime bill framework that was proposed by Louisville House Republicans.
This week Robert and Matt Erwin a train derailment in Rockcastle County, new insights into the Old National Bank mass shooter, Josie Raymond deciding to run for Metro Council, Hunter Biden offering to testify publicly beforemComer's committee, and Mac Brown leaving the RPK.
This week is our last with guest host Allison Wiseman, who talked to us this week about an ethics committee’s conviction of Anthony Piagentini, and what might result from it. Robert talked about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s state budget request, and there are some quick hits.
Adrielle Camuel joined Robert and Allison Wiseman talking about why she decided to run, the process of her selection and the fallout, and what she hopes to be able to accomplish in Frankfort. Also, Allison recapped last week’s debates, and Robert talked about the UAW strike coming to Kentucky.
Kim Reeder is the Democratic candidate for Auditor of Public Accounts and she spoke to us about why she is running, her incredible story, and her background (which may make her the most qualified person to ever run for the office).
No guest this week, but Robert and Jazmin talked about an update in the 8-year saga of the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, which just saw it's first arrest. Then, the pair discussed some drama in the special election in House District 93.
This week we welcomed Sebastian Kitchen, the executive director of the KDP, to the show. He told us about the efforts the party is undertaking to reelect Beshear and elect other Democrats this year, about next year's election, and about the next party reorganization. It was a great conversation!
Dr. Tina Bojanowski is a JCPS teacher and member of the KY House, so we asked her to talk to us about JCPS’s recent busing issues. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discussed Louisville’s recent homeless encampment clearings and the ethics trial of Louisville Metro Councilmember Anthony Piagintini.
This week, most of the show focused on the troubled start to the school year for JCPS. Robert dug into what happened, why it happened, and what might happen in the future. And, Jazmin shared her insights into the UPS contract situation.
This week we interviewed Michael Bowman, the Dem candidate for Treasurer. Also, we talked about Jason Glass's departure from Kentucky, JCPS's final policy about SB 150, and a letter written in March to Rep. Tipton from UK healthcare about trans healthcare.
Robert brings us a show about Daniel Cameron’s selection of Robby Mills as running mate, and Craig Greenberg’s selection of Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel as the LMPD chief. Then, he talks to Cherlynn Stevenson about her elevation to leadership, close elections, and the political situation in Lexington.
This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Cassie Chambers Armstrong, the Kentucky Senator for District 19. She spoke about her decision to run for Senate, her experience in her first session, and her hopes for future sessions of the legislature. Before interviewing her, there were a few news items.
This week Jazmin and Robert discussed four stories: a federal court's decision to block implementation of parts of SB 150, Donald Trump's (and Daniel Cameron's) appearance at Freedom Fest this fall, the dismissal of an abortion lawsuit, and the match up for the special election in HD 93.
