Four good bills, four bad bills
Robert and Jazmin dive into 8 bills making their way through the Kentucky legislature -- four of them are good, four of them are bad.
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The KY GOP’s Dr. MLK Hypocrisy
We break down two horrible bills being advanced by the GOP supermajority - criminalizing homelessness and rejecting anti-racism efforts - and then reality check some GOP hypocrisy on MLK day. Then, an interview with Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson, who shares her priorities and looming fights in Frankfort.
Jazmin’s return, the session is underway, and the filing deadline has passed
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!
KY GOP: The Party of NO
oug, Kimberly and Chris share the news of the weak coming out of #KYGA24 as it moves to end diversity and inclusion education, while recasting Jan. 6th insurrectionists as innocent bystanders. Then we check in with Kesley Coots about the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Campaign.
Previews for Filing Deadline and Legislative Session
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.
Aaaand They’re Off!
Aaron, Kimberly and Doug share a few new year's resolutions, and dive into a legislative advocacy preview, including the Kentucky Together effort for a compassionate state budget, a few state house races that still deserve candidates and a political news roundup from Ms. Kimberly.
Today’s swearing-in ceremony – a photo gallery
A collection of photos from today’s swearing-in ceremony of the remaining constitutional officers.
Inauguration Day updates
Robert goes solo today to discuss stories about charter schools in the courts, JCPS busing, and an abortion lawsuit that might be getting underway.
We’re rid of Damon Thayer!
Kimberly, Chris, and Nate cover BIG SHIFTS in the legislature, Andy’s second inauguration, and an important court ruling on a key issue. We then welcome the leaders of Trans Parent Lex to hear about their important advocacy for their kids - at the school district and the state house.
A smorgasbord of inauguration photos
If you couldn’t attend the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, we’ve got you covered. Here is a collection of pix from the opening to the final helicopter flyover.
Local govt moves, a League of Women Voters study, and a change to the Crime Bill Framework
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.
It’s almost like they don’t WANT us to know
Doug, Kimberly, and Willie discuss political opportunities and obfuscation in Frankfort, and the need for increased transparency from the state legislature with guest, Janie Lindle with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.
Jason Bailey on stuffing money in a mattress
Jason Bailey of the KY Center for Economic Policy explains why our legislators putting even MORE money in the rainy-day fund is a really bad idea – especially when you consider where the money COULD be used.
MOKP w/ guest host Matt Erwin
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.
What’s the lesson from Andy’s victory?
The Colonels are honored to be joined by election attorney Anna Whites, who will help think through some best practices for better electoral outcomes in our commonwealth.
An interview with Rep. Rachel Roberts
We talk with Rachel Roberts of Northern Kentucky about issues and politics in that part of the state, about her relationships with other electeds from both parties, and about the upcoming legislative session, including both the budget and abortion.
