Sweet Jesus, Christian Nationalism?!?
The Colonels discuss the growing threat of Xian Nationalism with Rev. Dr. Leah Schade, and what we can do to combat it.
Media
Articles linked to podcasts and videos, either produced by Forward Kentucky or from other sources.
We don’t know what to think about the Louisville Urban League
This week Jazmin digs into a lawsuit filed by Dr. Kish Kumi Price against her former employer, the Louisville Urban League. From what we know now, it's hard to say what to think! In addition, Robert talked about Lexington's budget, and there were plenty of quick hits to talk about.
Juneteenth and the Feds
This week’s show features the new chair of the KY High School Dems, then a federal official to talk about expanding opportunity and equality.
An interview with Emma Curtis
We talk with Emma Curtis, who is running for the House seat left vacant by the death of Lamin Swann. Emma is a well-known activist who is passionate about representing the people in her district. You can also learn about her “day job” as well as her lifelong interest in music.
They messed up SB 150
This week Jazmin explains to us new guidance around SB 150, where the Kentucky Department of Education uncovered that legislators used the word "or" when they probably meant to use "and." In addition, Robert brings a lot of quick hits.
LGBTQ+ Pride in Kentucky
This week Jazmin took us on a journey to learn the often joyful history of LGBTQ+ folks here in Kentucky. LGBTQ+ people have always been with us and have had a significant impact on our state through the years, and Jazmin showed us when and how.
Two new ads from the Beshear campaign
Two contrasting ads, hitting two of the campaign’s themes
Let’s talk about polling on why people are leaving religion
It has to do with the relationship between some religious establishments and a certain group of people.
Election predictions AND reactions
This week Jazmin and Robert talked about the end of the primary campaign, and predicted what would happen when results started coming in – then later, once the results were clear, they recorded their reaction to the results.
Election re-cap and kick-off w/ Rep. Col Pam Stevenson
Aaron, Kimberly, and Martina cover the results from Tuesday’s elections and then welcome Rep. Col. Pam Stevenson to the show. We’ll check in on how her state-wide campaign is shaping up, what her constitutional role means for our commonwealth, and how folks can help her effort.
Will a big bag of coal cash buy the gov’s race?
The Colonels take a look at the Craft bucket o’ cash, then talk with Michael Bowman, the Dem candidate for state treasurer.
Olivia Krauth talks about the GOP debate
This week Robert invited Olivia Krauth of the Courier-Journal to the show to talk about the GOP Gubernatorial debate that happened on May 1. Robert and Olivia talked about winners and losers, as well as why we hold debates like these in the first place. It was a good discussion!
Will Mitch, Massie and Comer crash the economy? w/former GOP Rep. Bob Heleringer
This week, Aaron, Kimberly and Willie are doing what people said couldn’t be done - asking a Kentucky Republican to answer for their party’s horrendous anti-LGBTQ horror show. Log in for our conversation with former state representative Bob Heleringer.
On Texas, and training, and teaching 3rd-graders to apply chest seals
I just watched this, and I’m almost at a loss for words. Every parent, every school person, and especially every politician needs to watch it – all the way to the end.
