Annabel Nagel and the Henry Project
We talk with Annabel Nagel of Woodford County about her new super-PAC, the Henry Project, and about her own plans to run for office. And, she gives a unique answer to the "magic wand" question.
Media
Articles linked to podcasts and videos, either produced by Forward Kentucky or from other sources.
Craig Blair of Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance
We talk with Dr. Craig Blair, founder of the Lexington protest group Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance. We learn how the group got started, how big it has already gotten (3,000 members!), and what the future may hold. Plus, we hear from one of Dr. Blair's dogs. 😊
Data center debacles and Department of Education audits
This week, Jazmin talked to us about an audit of the Department of Education and Robert talked to us about issues surrounding a data center in Oldham County.
Grossberg update, plus interview w/ Ned Pillersdorf
Aaron & Chris cover the breaking Kentucky political news of the week (including the Grossberg update), then interview Ned Pillersdorf, the eastern Kentucky animal advocate and attorney who just announced his campaign to take on Hal Rogers in the KY-5 congressional district.
Crystal Rodgers’ case verdict & ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ impacts on Kentucky
This week Jazmin discussed the news related to the verdict in the case of Crystal Rodgers' murder and Robert talked in depth about the impacts of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on Kentucky, and how the bill works.
MAGA Murder Bill? Or GOP Budget? Whatever, it SUCKS for KY
Including an interview with Bruce Maples of Forward Kentucky
Nate Morris is running
This week Sarah Ritter joins Robert to talk about Nate Morris running for US Senate and about what's going on in Lexington.
Schemers, Bullies, & Cowards in the Republican Party
Many of our elected Republicans fall into one or more of these categories. It's time to call them out for it.
A short show with a few Quick Hits
Robert and Jazmin both are busy this week, so the show is just 10 minutes of quick hits from Robert -- two involved Kentucky's US Congressional delegation, and an update to a story from last week.
A conversation with the author of ‘Enshittification’
“The consolidation of power into unaccountable corporate hands is an existential risk.”
Sooo Gross ... berg w/former Congressman Mike Ward
Kimberly, Aaron, & Annabel(!) share ethics updates on the Grossberg affair, some cool KY news for Juneteenth, and we get an update on how Dems should be thinking about the midterms with former Louisville Congressman Mike Ward.
John Whipple on Running in Rural Kentucky
John Whipple ran for KY House District 10 in 2024, getting over 30% of the vote. (More than any other Dem in his area.) We talk with him about what he learned from that race, how the Dem party is doing in his area, and what his magic-wand wish is.
Incompetent, mean, powerful, and dangerous
Four words to describe the situation we are facing right now
Cherlynn Stevenson interview, Daniel Grossberg hearing, and more
The KDP convention, “No Kings” protests, and the “People’s Consent Decree”
