Robert Kahne looks at the GOP governor field
Three well-known GOP electeds are running for governor in 2023. In this post, Robert goes in-depth on each of them.
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.)
Chad Aull interview + Savannah Maddox and Friends
This week, Chad Aull visited Robert and Jazmin to talk about his run for Kentucky House in the 79th District in Lexington. Also, Robert talked about Savannah Maddox, who will begin a gubernatorial campaign any day now.
2022 primary result reactions
Jazmin and Robert react to primary elections across the state including several incumbent legislators losing their seats on both sides of the aisle, major victories for candidates favored in races for mayor in Kentucky's largest cities, and a few other important races.
Interview with Emily Bingham, a primary preview, and Louisville’s budget
Author and historian Emily Bingham talks about her new book on the song “My Old Kentucky Home.” Plus, coverage of primary races, and a look at Louisville’s budget.
Rep. Pamela Stevenson interview, checking in w/ Bruce Maples, KREF update, and more
An interview w/ Col. Pam Stevenson, the state rep for H-43, about serving in the lege. Also, Bruce Maples on new stuff at ForwardKY, the recent KREF report, and more.
Robert LeVertis Bell interview + legislature Sine Die
An interview with Bell, a Democratic Socialist running in House 43. And, with the lege finally done, Robert and Jazmin spoke about the inevitable barrage of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the new laws.
All the session’s vetoes
Robert flies solo today and explains all of the Governor's vetoes since last Wednesday. There were a lot! Plus, a quick hit about a big battery project in Warren County.
Sarah Stalker interview, vetoes, public defenders win at SCOKY, and a session wrap-up
This week, Sarah Stalker joined us to talk about her run for the Democratic nomination in the 34th House District in East Central Louisville. She told us why she was running, about her experience with the foster care system, and how she hopes to advocate for her priorities in Frankfort.
Rep. Tina Bojanowski on HB9 & more
This week, Rep. Tina Bojanowski joined us to talk about HB 9, the bill which would fund charter schools. It's a bill with *a lot* of problems, and she laid them bare in this extensive conversation.
A new tax structure, charter school funding, and is sports betting coming to Kentucky?
This show is all about bills: a bill which would make significant changes to Kentucky's tax system, a bill to fund charter schools, several sports betting bills, bills about bail, and lots more.
Quintez Brown’s bail is paid, a redistricting ruling, and a new marijuana proposal
Robert is by himself this week, and covered three stories: the bail being paid for Quintez Brown; the court ruling on the redistricting maps; and a marijuana legalization framework.
Rep. Buddy Wheatley; Craig Greenberg survives a shooting; and a legislative update
Rep. Buddy Wheatley joins us to talk about his Northern Kentucky district, the bills he’s sponsoring, and his campaign. Also – the Greenberg shooting, various KYGA bills, and Beshear’s tax plan.
Interview with Cherlynn Stevenson, CRT bill, and Louisville’s jail crisis
Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson on running in a new district; the new CRT bill and the “parent’s rights” bill; the jail crisis in Louisville; and Election 2022.
Keturah Herron interview, ”Porch Pirate” bill, & the future of special sessions
An interview with Keturah Herron, who is running for two offices at the same time. (!) Also, the “porch pirate” bill, and the lege calling itself into special session.
Derek Penwell, the Lexington mayor’s race, and KYGA22
This week, Jazmin and Robert interviewed Derek Penwell, who announced a run for KY House last year. Also, they discuss the candidacy of Adrian Wallace, who is running for Lexington Mayor, and updated the news about the session so far. And, a COVID update.
MOKP – Tornados, policing issues, COVID update
The 12/17 newsletter from My Old Kentucky Podcast, covering the news of the past week.
