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We got to talk with first-term Congressman Morgan McGarvey – about being in Washington instead of Frankfort, how he gets along with folks on both sides of the aisle, and what he thinks about some of the dysfunction.
Defending Bluegrass Value, the PAC supporting Beshear, has released a new anti-Cameron ad featuring comments that are supposedly from various Kentucky voters. Watch it here.
The election of MAGA Mike Johnson to the House Speakership means many things, but Beau of the Fifth Column points out one specific conclusion from that vote.
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.
Kimberly, Doug, & Nate cover the breaking political news from Kentucky as the Governor’s race enters the home stretch.
The first of a new video series by Bruce Maples, with this one talking about ethical issues in Louisville.
One of the most impressive candidates we have ever interviewed, Sierra Enlow is perfect for the Ag Commissioner role. Watch and listen to find out why!
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.
This week Doug brings us a debate recap, we discuss the UAW strike against Ford, THEN we’ve got an interview with Rep. Col. Pam Stevenson, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General.
We interview Chris Otts, a reporter with WDRB, who has been covering the UAW strike at Ford’s truck plant in Louisville. We talk with Chris not only about the strike itself, but also about what the UAW is looking for in their negotiations, and about the overall growth in union activism in the state.
The Colonels cover a surprising new poll, upcoming debates, and the GOP’s judicial setback. Then they check in with Sierra Enlow, their preferred candidate for Ag Commissioner.
The Beshear campaign has released an ad that never mentions Andy Beshear at all. Instead, it is a straightforward declaration by a young woman who was raped by her step-father when she was 12. Watch and share.
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.
We cover a couple of big money political stories: one about the election & one about roads, bridges, & broadband. Then, we bring you a conversation with Mason Kalinsky, organizing director for Hood to the Holler, to see what HttH has been up to.
We talk with Adam Edelen about his exciting project of building out solar arrays on the tops of mountains in Kentucky. He tells us about the jobs this is creating, who is buying the power, and the difference this can make for both the climate and the economy. Watch or listen to learn more!
We interview Kim Reeder, a native Kentuckian running for state Auditor this fall. She has both an impressive resume and an impressive backstory, and is by far the best qualified candidate for the job. Watch or listen to learn more!
