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.
Robert Kahne
Robert is a graduate of UK's Martin School for Public Policy. He works as a data scientist in Louisville, where he lives w/ wife Kelsey and their daughter. (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.
Tyler Chapman interview, plus protective order issued against Brenda Monarrez
And, the Park Ranger program in Louisville.
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.
Lauren Hines interview
This week Robert spoke with Lauren Hines, a candidate for Kentucky House in Western Kentucky. She talked about what makes her district special, why she'd been a good state rep, and what it will take to win back Western Kentucky for Democrats.
Zack Hall interview, Marty Pollio retires, and more!
This week Robert and Allison Wiseman sat down to discuss several issues throughout the state. In addition, Robert interviewed Zack Hall, the Democratic candidate in District 84, which includes Perry, Breathitt, and Owsley Counties.
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!
Wilanne Stangel interview, and Allison fills in again
Robert and Allison were the hosts this week, discussing a major fundraising call in Kentucky, scandals in both Louisville and Lexington, and more. During the second part of the show, Robert interviewed Wilanne Stangel, the Democratic candidate in District 69 in Northern Kentucky.
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 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.
