Articles linked to podcasts and videos, either produced by Forward Kentucky or from other sources.
Rep. Buddy Wheatley joins us to talk about his Northern Kentucky district, the bills he’s sponsoring, and his campaign. Also – the Greenberg shooting, various KYGA bills, and Beshear’s tax plan.
We talked with Sen. Morgan McGarvey about his campaign for KY’s 3rd District, about reaching voters across the city, about his work in Frankfort, and what he wants to be known for if elected to Congress. It was an insightful and wide-ranging interview; give it a listen to learn more.
Running for office is pretty much a full-time job. Being a teacher is definitely a full-time job. And yet Chris Preece is doing both as he takes on Andy Barr for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. Why is Preece doing this? And how is it going?
A discussion the liber-hair-i-twins latest defense of freedumb in DC; recent moves by the legislature; Lane Boldman, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, Frankfort's environmental watch dog.
Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson on running in a new district; the new CRT bill and the “parent’s rights” bill; the jail crisis in Louisville; and Election 2022.
We interviewed state Rep. Joni Jenkins and looked back over her time in Frankfort, including her best and worst memories, how things have changed, and what KY Dems need to do going forward.
A look at the lege’s latest efforts to take Andy’s power; some horrible moments from our DC delgation, and a Lafayette HS senior who is leading the opposition to the teacher gag bills.
An interview with Keturah Herron, who is running for two offices at the same time. (!) Also, the “porch pirate” bill, and the lege calling itself into special session.
A look at KYGA22 , w/ bills to keep track of, and the latest on the GOP redistricting maps saga. Then, Mitch’s view of American voters, and Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson. We close with a critical call to action.
Lawyer and political analyst Teri Kanefield says that Republicans have a choice: democracy or anti-democracy. Listen as she lays out the history of the Republican party that got us here, and if they choose against democracy, what we can do.
Bruce Maples, publisher of Forward Kentucky, appeared on the “Colonels of Truth” live stream sponsored by Progress Kentucky.
This week, Jazmin and Robert interviewed Derek Penwell, who announced a run for KY House last year. Also, they discuss the candidacy of Adrian Wallace, who is running for Lexington Mayor, and updated the news about the session so far. And, a COVID update.
We talk with Christina Trosper of KY 120 United AFT, to see what the group is up to now, AND to discuss Senate Bill 1 and what is wrong with it. If you care about education, this is an important podcast.
Here is a video excerpt from the AMA session that Jason Bailey did this week with some Members of Forward Kentucky. Some of these facts may surprise you! Please view, and then share widely.
The Repubs in the General Assembly have released and passed their redistricting maps, all in one week. There is already talk of suing over the maps – but, is there actually anything to sue over? Professor Josh Douglas walks us through the legal issues surrounding the new maps.
Did you know your poop can talk? Well, it can – at least when it comes to detecting COVID. We talk with Dr. Ted Smith, the director of the Wastewater-Based Epidemiology study at UofL. What is it, how does it work – and most importantly, what are they seeing? Listen in to learn more!
