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The Beshear campaign has released an ad that never mentions Andy Beshear at all. Instead, it is a straightforward declaration by a young woman who was raped by her step-father when she was 12. Watch and share.
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.
We cover a couple of big money political stories: one about the election & one about roads, bridges, & broadband. Then, we bring you a conversation with Mason Kalinsky, organizing director for Hood to the Holler, to see what HttH has been up to.
We talk with Adam Edelen about his exciting project of building out solar arrays on the tops of mountains in Kentucky. He tells us about the jobs this is creating, who is buying the power, and the difference this can make for both the climate and the economy. Watch or listen to learn more!
We interview Kim Reeder, a native Kentuckian running for state Auditor this fall. She has both an impressive resume and an impressive backstory, and is by far the best qualified candidate for the job. Watch or listen to learn more!
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!
In this show, we cover Mitch’s doctor’s note, a Labor Day roundup, and crypto mining. Then we chat with Amber Hoffman and Destiny Kelley of the Revolution KY & hear what the Revolution is all about and why they’re prioritizing sending Andy Beshear back to the Governor’s mansion on Nov. 7th.
Beau of the Fifth Column talks about Canada warning its citizens to be careful if traveling to red states in the U.S. (Note: That includes Kentucky.)
We interview Dr. Jeremy Porter, who specializes in climate risk by location. We used his data in our recent series on climate risk in Kentucky.
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.
First, we weigh in on a fairly frightening confrontation in Eastern Kentucky. Then we chat with Alex Flood with Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) to hear what SURJ is all about, and why they’re prioritizing sending Andy Beshear back to the Governor’s mansion on Nov. 7th.
Michael Bowman is running for Kentucky Treasurer this fall, and in this interview, we learn why he is the obvious choice for the role.
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.
We cover the political news of the week, including whether teachers will buy what the liar Cameron is selling. Then, we are glad to reconnect with former state auditor, now solar energy entrepreneur, Adam Edelen, who talks about the Inflation Reduction Act and what the bill means for Kentucky.
Buddy Wheatley is the Democratic candidate for KY Secretary of State in this fall's election. In this interview, we talk about why he's running, what he hopes to accomplish, and what sets him apart from his opponent, the current SOS Michael Adams. Watch or listen and learn more about Buddy Wheatley!
Kentucky Journalism Hall-of-Famer Al Cross weighs in on the police raid on the weekly newspaper in Kansas, why all Kentuckians should pay attention to it, and the reason we need a free press.
