What does ‘woke’ mean when the Right says it?
My latest “State of Kentucky” video and podcast, on the word “woke.”
Media
Articles linked to podcasts and videos, either produced by Forward Kentucky or from other sources.
An interview with CivicLex
Robert and Jazmin interview CivicLex, a very unique civic education group in Lexington. Also - the anti-trans bills in KYGA23, and Jamie Comer’s very interesting 2023.
Descending upon the Dome, or a row under the Rotunda
With the legislative session going full-tilt, Kimberly, Aaron and Chris discuss the state of the legislature and check in on key bills before launching another installment of Doug Price Is Right to hear from the front lines of the General Assembly.
Tornado relief in the news
Robert and Jazmin dig into funds for tornado relief and what happened to them.
They’re Baaaack! – with Rep. Lamin Swann
Aaron, Kimberly and Martina cover the return of the supermajority and hear what kind of policies we can anticipate being discussed and voted on in this session with Representative Lamin Swann (D-93).
Beshear and Booker! w/Jamie Lucke of the Kentucky Lantern
Aaron, Kimberly, and new co-host Chris Preece dig in on the KY political news of the week, and then are joined by the editor of the Kentucky Lantern, Jamie Lucke, to discuss this new news initiative.
Nueva Fuerza interview – plus, what’s going on in the juvenile justice system
An interview with David Lopez and Diana Duran of Nueva Fuerza. Plus, a deep dive into the problems of our state’s juvenile justice system.
Filing Day 2023
Robert and Jazmin cover who’s in, who’s NOT in, and what the matchups look like.
The inside scoop on KYGA23 w/ Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson
Plus, the State of the Commonwealth speech, and an ironic contribution the RPK building fund.
Why we need Ranked Choice Voting
In this video and podcast, we interview Mathew Ruberg of Rank the Vote KY. He explains what RCV is, how it works, and the problems it solves. Best of all, RCV makes our elections better for everyone, no matter their party. Watch or listen to learn more!
More analysis of the 2022 midterms with Dr. Trent Garrison
Trent Garrison has done extensive analysis of Kentucky voters and voting over the years, and this time his question was: How much did the redistricting affect the outcome of the midterms? Join us for geeking out on data and graphs, and even some points of good news for Dems!
Yarmuth delivers final address on House floor
Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville delivered his final floor speech in the United States House before retiring at the end of this year. Here is a transcript and video.
More statewide elections w/ Prof. Joshua Douglas
News in the Trump v McConnell power struggle; developments around the 2023 statewide elections; and a big win by Andy Barr; Then, UK law professor and democracy expert, Joshua Douglas, for a discussion about the state of Kentucky’s democracy. And, we wrap up with an important call to action.
Jonathan Shell is running for Ag Commissioner, and a difficult weekend in Bowling Green
Robert gives us the background on Repub candidate Jonathan Shell, running for Ag Commissioner. Then, Jazmin covers about last weekend in Bowling Green, where folks showed up asking that Emmitt Till's accuser be arrested, leading to threats against them.
Buddy Wheatley on what happened in his election
One of the most popular and respected representatives in the KY House nevertheless lost his reelection bid a few weeks ago. Why did this happen? We talk with Buddy Wheatley to get his take on his loss, what caused it, and what comes next for him.
Jewish women’s abortion case – plus introducing Pam Stevenson for AG and Alan Keck for Governor
This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Lisa Sobel, one of three Jewish women suing the state over abortion laws using a case based on Kentucky's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
