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.)
The vetoes so far
This week, both Jazmin and Robert are sick, but still managed to do a show about Andy Beshear's vetoes this session so far.
The session is basically over
The last legislative day before the veto period has happened, so Robert and Jazmin recapped everything that passed which can survive Andy Beshear’s veto, and everything that didn’t pass. Plus, a deep dive into this biennium’s budget.
Bad bills and James Comer
Jazmin and Robert break down 3 bad bill this week: child labor, “religious freedom,” and guns in school. Then Robert brings an update about James Comer and his embarrassing attempts to impeach Joe Biden.
Sarah Cole McIntosh on JCPS
This week Robert and Jazmin welcomed Sarah Cole McIntosh to the show to discuss JCPS and several of the legislative session's bills regarding the school district. Before that, Jazmin and Robert updated a few bills making their way through the legislature.
The budget has passed the House and other stories
The budget bills (HB 1 and HB 6) have passed the house. Robert talked about last second changes to the house bills, and Jazmin went through several other bills making their way through the legislature this week.
Kaylee Raymer on HB 5
This week we invited Kaylee Raymer of KY Policy to talk about HB 5 and how it is moving along in the legislature. She provided insights into changes the bill experienced this week and also efforts to make the bill less bad.
Four good bills, four bad bills
Robert and Jazmin dive into 8 bills making their way through the Kentucky legislature -- four of them are good, four of them are bad.
Jazmin’s return, the session is underway, and the filing deadline has passed
Jazmin's back in this one as she and Robert discuss the filing deadline and who is running for which office, the legislative session, which is now underway, and the state of the commonwealth. Plus more!
Adrielle Camuel for State Representative
Adrielle Camuel joined Robert and Allison Wiseman talking about why she decided to run, the process of her selection and the fallout, and what she hopes to be able to accomplish in Frankfort. Also, Allison recapped last week’s debates, and Robert talked about the UAW strike coming to Kentucky.
A break in the Crystal Rogers case
No guest this week, but Robert and Jazmin talked about an update in the 8-year saga of the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, which just saw it's first arrest. Then, the pair discussed some drama in the special election in House District 93.
Sebastian Kitchen talks about the campaign
This week we welcomed Sebastian Kitchen, the executive director of the KDP, to the show. He told us about the efforts the party is undertaking to reelect Beshear and elect other Democrats this year, about next year's election, and about the next party reorganization. It was a great conversation!
Rep. Tina Bojanowski on JCPS
Dr. Tina Bojanowski is a JCPS teacher and member of the KY House, so we asked her to talk to us about JCPS’s recent busing issues. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discussed Louisville’s recent homeless encampment clearings and the ethics trial of Louisville Metro Councilmember Anthony Piagintini.
JCPS transportation catastrophe
This week, most of the show focused on the troubled start to the school year for JCPS. Robert dug into what happened, why it happened, and what might happen in the future. And, Jazmin shared her insights into the UPS contract situation.
Michael Bowman interview, education issues, and a letter from UK
This week we interviewed Michael Bowman, the Dem candidate for Treasurer. Also, we talked about Jason Glass's departure from Kentucky, JCPS's final policy about SB 150, and a letter written in March to Rep. Tipton from UK healthcare about trans healthcare.
An interview with Cassie Chambers Armstrong
This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Cassie Chambers Armstrong, the Kentucky Senator for District 19. She spoke about her decision to run for Senate, her experience in her first session, and her hopes for future sessions of the legislature. Before interviewing her, there were a few news items.
