Election analysis and early session preview
This week Jazmin and Robert took a deeper dive into the election results, and also previewed what might happen during the next legislative session.
Jazmin Smith
Jazmin holds a J.D. from the UK College of Law and is now a public defender in Louisville. She is also a member of the Louisville Bar Association. (Read the rest on the Contributors page.)
2024 Election Preview
In this episode, Robert and Jazmin preview all the major elections facing the Kentucky House, the Louisville Metro Council, the LFUCG Council, the State Senate, the Judiciary, the constitutional amendments, and, if you can believe it, even more.
Emma Curtis interview and Amendment Two campaign update
This week our guest was Emma Curtis, a candidate for Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in District 4. She would be the first trans person elected in Lexington, and spoke to us about her passion for government and especially local issues.
Daniel Grossberg’s bad behavior and a Letcher County courthouse shooting
This week Robert and Jazmin discuss updates to the Daniel Grossberg situation, which saw several prominent Democrats calling for his resignation, as well as a shooting at the Letcher County courthouse in which the Sheriff killed a Judge.
Josie Raymond interview, LMPD hires a chief, and shootings along I-75
This week we welcomed Josie Raymond back to My Old Kentucky Podcast. Before speaking with Josie, Robert and Jazmin spoke about LMPD hiring a new chief and about the shootings that occurred along I-75 last week.
Double interview: Deb Ison Flowers and Matt Golden
This week we featured two guests: Deb Ison Flowers who is running for Kentucky House in Distrcit 60 in Boone County, and Matt Golden, who is running for Louisville Metro Council in District 16 in Northeast Jefferson County.
Jennifer Sierra interview, DEI at Kentucky universities, and a juvenile justice update
Sierra spoke about how important the issue of abortion rights were to her as well as all the other issues that motivated her to run for office.
Erin Marshall, Andy at DNC, Grossberg should resign, Kulkarni’s issues, & more!
A completely over-the-top packed episode!
Home of the Innocents, plus Adam Moore
This week we had two guests! First up was Lydia Bell of Home of the Innocents, a Louisville non-profit serving children and young adults. Then, we talked with Adam Moore, the candidate for House District 45 in Lexington.
Andy Beshear apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew, plus Chris Kolb's resignation
This week, Jazmin is joined by Allison Wiseman, president of KY Young Dems
Andy Beshear in the Veepstakes and an interview w/ Taylor Jolly
What’s the chance of Beshear getting the VP slot?
‘Laws In Limbo’ & long-form articles to read
This week we talked through more bills the executive branch cannot implement due to a lack of funding and looked at four longer form articles in different outlets which you should read.
Kate Farrow interview & Andy Beshear’s big week
We talk with Kate Farrow, the Dem candidate for House in District 48, about her district, her campaign, and the issues she hopes to impact in Frankfort. Before that, we talked about Andy Beshear’s big week, which saw him become a major player in the Presidential election this year.
Colleen Davis interview, SB 151 implementation drama, and two lawsuits
This week Colleen Davis joined Robert and Jazmin to discuss her run for House District 31 in Louisville. Before that, Robert discussed the stalled implementation of SB 151, and Jazmin discussed two lawsuits: Jewish women suing over Kentucky's abortion laws, and KFTC suing about the voter rolls.
Heather Crabbe interview, LMPD chief suspended, & more
This week Jazmin and Robert spoke to Heather Crabbe, the Dem candidate in House District 64. She's a former public defender, law school administrator, and is running hard for this seat. Also, two really bad stories about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault within LMPD.
Kiana Fields and Aaron Currin interviews
This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed two candidates: Kiana Fields, who is running in Senate District 17, and Aaron Currin, who is running in House District 65.
