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Kimberly, Chris, and Nate cover BIG SHIFTS in the legislature, Andy’s second inauguration, and an important court ruling on a key issue. We then welcome the leaders of Trans Parent Lex to hear about their important advocacy for their kids - at the school district and the state house.
If you couldn’t attend the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, we’ve got you covered. Here is a collection of pix from the opening to the final helicopter flyover.
Matt Erwin joins Robert to talk about items that made news last week, including some moves in local government, a study into the legislature by the League of Women Voters, and a change to the crime bill framework that was proposed by Louisville House Republicans.
Doug, Kimberly, and Willie discuss political opportunities and obfuscation in Frankfort, and the need for increased transparency from the state legislature with guest, Janie Lindle with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.
Jason Bailey of the KY Center for Economic Policy explains why our legislators putting even MORE money in the rainy-day fund is a really bad idea – especially when you consider where the money COULD be used.
This week Robert and Matt Erwin a train derailment in Rockcastle County, new insights into the Old National Bank mass shooter, Josie Raymond deciding to run for Metro Council, Hunter Biden offering to testify publicly beforemComer's committee, and Mac Brown leaving the RPK.
The Colonels are honored to be joined by election attorney Anna Whites, who will help think through some best practices for better electoral outcomes in our commonwealth.
We talk with Rachel Roberts of Northern Kentucky about issues and politics in that part of the state, about her relationships with other electeds from both parties, and about the upcoming legislative session, including both the budget and abortion.
We got to talk with first-term Congressman Morgan McGarvey – about being in Washington instead of Frankfort, how he gets along with folks on both sides of the aisle, and what he thinks about some of the dysfunction.
Defending Bluegrass Value, the PAC supporting Beshear, has released a new anti-Cameron ad featuring comments that are supposedly from various Kentucky voters. Watch it here.
The election of MAGA Mike Johnson to the House Speakership means many things, but Beau of the Fifth Column points out one specific conclusion from that vote.
This week is our last with guest host Allison Wiseman, who talked to us this week about an ethics committee’s conviction of Anthony Piagentini, and what might result from it. Robert talked about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s state budget request, and there are some quick hits.
Kimberly, Doug, & Nate cover the breaking political news from Kentucky as the Governor’s race enters the home stretch.
The first of a new video series by Bruce Maples, with this one talking about ethical issues in Louisville.
One of the most impressive candidates we have ever interviewed, Sierra Enlow is perfect for the Ag Commissioner role. Watch and listen to find out why!
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.
