On the mayor and LMPD losing their most valuable asset
It's time to talk about Mayor Greenberg, the Louisville police department, and the loss of their most valuable asset.
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Primary election reactions & Matt Lehman interview
The primary election was Tuesday and Robert and Jazmin have all the takes you can handle. Plus, an interview with Democratic candidate for State House in Northern Kentucky, Matt Lehman.
Unions busting out all over w/Dustin Reinstedler, KY AFL-CIO
This week’s episode brings you a breakdown of the just-wrapped primary. From Thomas Jefferson to Randy Cravens, we’ll let you know the big winners and the big losers. Then we get a labor update from new Kentucky AFL-CIO president, Dustin Reinstedler.
Crossing your Ts when running for office
A note to candidates: Running for office requires a detailed, professional approach. Be sure you're ready to do it that way.
On political parties putting their thumbs on the scales
Should voters choose the person they want to represent their party in the general election? Or should the party?
Attica Scott interview, bad vibes at JCPS, and a congressional preview
This week we welcomed back Attica Scott to the show. She’s running for KY Senate, and we talked to her about that and about her legacy. Before the interview, Robert gave an update about the bad vibes invading JCPS’s leadership and Jazmin previewed the Congressional primaries across the state.
On Trump, Trump voters, and hating America
There is a difference between “The United States” and “America.” And that difference is critical for this fall’s election. If you vote for Trump, what are you voting for?
Morgan Eaves, the new KDP executive director
We talk with Morgan Eaves, the sorta-new executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party. She talks about the shape of the party, about her goals and plans to hit those goals, and about the upcoming special KDP dinner. At the end, we give her three wishes, and ask how she would use them.
The money primary w/Tom Loftus
This week, we do an update on political spending for the primary, have a conversation about education spending, then take a look at the big donors with reporter and Journalism Hall of Fame member, Tom Loftus. We finish by urging EVERYONE to vote on Frankfort's worst law of the 2024 session.
The problem with vouchers and charter schools
We talk with Dr. Josh Cowen, author of the upcoming book "The Privateers," about what he has learned in his extensive research into school voucher programs and charter schools.
Anne Gay Donworth interview and Dem primary preview
We welcome Anne Gay Donworth to talk about her run in the Dem primary for House District 76 – how she decided to run, what issues animate her, and why she's qualified for the seat. Also, Jazmin does a preview of all the Dem and LFUCG council races, and Robert joins in with some quick hits.
Who should take on Banker Barr?
Aaron, Kimberly & Chris moderate a conversation with four of the Democratic candidates campaigning to take on Andy Barr in November. Watch and VOTE MAY 21!
Rick Adams interview, KREF filings, and Republican primaries
This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Rick Adams, a Democratic candidate for District 41 in the Highlands. He spoke about why he wants to serve in Frankfort, what he believes he can get done, and what it’s been like campaigning this year.
The 10 WORST BILLS of the KY General Assembly
We’ve got the deep dive into our list of the very worst bills of the legislature, which we’re going to let YOU VOTE to pick the actual worst legislation of the session, then we close with our Earth Week call to action.
Medical cannabis during the session – and Louisville policing update
This week Jazmin explains several developments having to do with Louisville's policing, and Robert talks about changes to the medical cannabis system that passed during the legislative session.
Will you care about climate change if it cuts your paycheck by 11%?
Guess what – climate change is going to have economic impacts. On you. Directly.
