Blue Oval SK union election, more Fayette County school drama, and a crime outrage in Louisville
A shock probation that has Repubs in Louisville talking
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Lou Mayor Greenberg’s comms situation, & the union election in Hardin County
This week Jazmin discussed a story making the rounds about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's communication department, and Robert talked about the union election at the Blue Oval SK plant in Glendale.
Why are Trump & Kentucky such Friends of Coal!? w/Bill McKibben
We cover KY political news, including the Gov’s last shot at Pre-K, then dig into Kentucky and Trump’s fascination with coal and oil with preeminent climate author and activist Bill McKibben, in a conversation inspired and informed by his new book, “Here Comes the Sun,” out NOW!
Fayette County Public Schools update, and gun violence in Louisville
This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the ongoing issues regarding the Fayette County School System's budget, as well as criminal justice issues related to gun violence plaguing Louisville during the first week of school.
2025 is rhyming with 1938 – and that’s bad
Once again, we've got some rhyming history between 2025 and 1938. Except this time, it’s Putin playing the part of Hitler, and Trump being an even weaker Chamberlain. Look at the maps with us, and let’s lay out why this is so, so bad.
This weekend’s shameful episode
This weekend, one of the most shameful episodes in the history of the United States took place. I feel the shame – do you?
Silas House is back! Who’s on YOUR Bitin’ List?
Aaron, Chris and Annabel cover the breaking political news out of Kentucky, then ask KY Poet Laureate Silas House what it means to love rural Kentucky while adamantly opposing their preferred President and his agenda.
Kim Davis’s lawsuit & nuclear power in Paducah
This week Jazmin explains Kim Davis' lawsuit which she hopes to argue before the Supreme Court, and Robert talks about multiple nuclear power projects coming to Paducah.
Robert reacts – plus Ralph Alvarado profile
Robert is back this week, and Jazmin asked him about the news of the day – plus, Robert does a profile on Ralph Alvarado and his career in Kentucky (and Tennessee) politics as he launches his campaign for the 6th District US Congress seat.
Colonels of Truth episode
Kimberly & Co-Host Betsy cover the breaking KY news of the week, then talk w/ Advocate April Vernon
Courts and campaign quick hits
Jazmin is solo this week and comes bearing Courts Quick Hits and Campaign Quick Hits, including what’s going on with Brett Hankison and Kim Davis, new challengers in the KY-6 Congressional race, and more!
Study finds right-wing media operates more like a religion
“Many Americans are now getting their beliefs, identity, and sense of belonging from this media system.”
