Andy acts solo on racially-charged issues
Plus, an interview with Lexington’s own, Rep. Chad Aull.
Unions busting out all over w/Dustin Reinstedler, KY AFL-CIO
This week’s episode brings you a breakdown of the just-wrapped primary. From Thomas Jefferson to Randy Cravens, we’ll let you know the big winners and the big losers. Then we get a labor update from new Kentucky AFL-CIO president, Dustin Reinstedler.
The money primary w/Tom Loftus
This week, we do an update on political spending for the primary, have a conversation about education spending, then take a look at the big donors with reporter and Journalism Hall of Fame member, Tom Loftus. We finish by urging EVERYONE to vote on Frankfort's worst law of the 2024 session.
Who should take on Banker Barr?
Aaron, Kimberly & Chris moderate a conversation with four of the Democratic candidates campaigning to take on Andy Barr in November. Watch and VOTE MAY 21!
The 10 WORST BILLS of the KY General Assembly
We’ve got the deep dive into our list of the very worst bills of the legislature, which we’re going to let YOU VOTE to pick the actual worst legislation of the session, then we close with our Earth Week call to action.
Vetos, bills left behind, and abortion exemptions w/ Erin Marshall
Aaron and Chris share legislative updates as #KYGA24 gears up for its final two days of law makin’ and veto overridin’. Then, they check in with Erin Marshall, the single mom who has launched an exciting campaign taking on Jamie Comer in Kentucky’s first congressional district.
‘Who else needs a break from the GA?’
Dr. Brian Clardy, Doug Price, and Nate Orshan discuss the breaking political news of our commonwealth. Special guest: Adam Moore, candidate for State House in District 45!
Andy makes it rain as KYGA24 brings more pain
With our special guest, Chris Hartman of the Fairness Campaign
Uncivil Unrest at the Ethics Commission
We cover The Lege, with a dramatic reenactment of some uncivil treatment of a civil servant by the “my way or the highway” GOP supermajority. Also, a new effort to ban drag shows; a baseless effort to force a Dem off the ballot – then we close with a double-duty call to action!
Andy says VETO, General Assembly says HELL NO
This week we start the episode with some (un)surprising news out of DC. Then, the Kentucky legislature, where they just wrapped up day 45 of the 60-day session. Finally, a great returning guest, Jamie Lucke, the editor of the Kentucky Lantern,
49th in oral health, Kentucky considers bill to get to 50th
Doug and Nate offer up the hot takes on a few Frankfort political mistakes: pro-child labor, pro-hunger and anti-flouride. Then they are joined by civil rights organizer, Savvy Shabazz to hear about his campaign to remove the slavery clause from the KY constitution.
The KY GOP wants to give kids a job, and not child care
This weak, Aaron, Chris and Kimberly bring you a few key stories out of Frankfort (with special connections to Lexington and Louisville), and then catch up with the always-inspiring Sen. Reggie Thomas, before finishing up with a Moms Demand Call-to-Action!
Why is the KY GOP afraid of diversity, equity, & inclusion?
This week, Aaron and Doug mark the start of black history month by connecting with Murray State professor of history, Dr. Brian Clardy to discuss anti-DEI efforts in Frankfort and why the GOP is so opposed to diversity, equity, & inclusion.
Will KYGA24 get some “gunsense”?
Kimberly, Doug, & Nate break down the news of the worthless and weak in Frankfort, then chat with Cathy Hobart Spicer to discuss the prospects for any sensible gun measures in this session.
The KY GOP’s Dr. MLK Hypocrisy
We break down two horrible bills being advanced by the GOP supermajority - criminalizing homelessness and rejecting anti-racism efforts - and then reality check some GOP hypocrisy on MLK day. Then, an interview with Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson, who shares her priorities and looming fights in Frankfort.
KY GOP: The Party of NO
oug, Kimberly and Chris share the news of the weak coming out of #KYGA24 as it moves to end diversity and inclusion education, while recasting Jan. 6th insurrectionists as innocent bystanders. Then we check in with Kesley Coots about the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Campaign.
