Maria Sorolis interview, Emerge KY, and partisanship in judicial races
This week: Maria Sorolis, the once and (hopefully!) future rep from House District 48; Blair Haydon on Emerge Kentucky; partisanship in judicial races; and standardized testing.
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GOTV Week & the Sad Saga of SD 12 w/ Bill O'Brien, Paula Setser-Kissick
First, the two constitutional amendments voters will be deciding on Nov 8. Then we hear from the former and current Dem candidates for SD 12, and look at the partisan gerrymandering that created chaos.
Climate change comes to the Mississippi
The Mighty Mississippi isn’t looking so mighty these days. Why? Climate change.
Daniel Grossberg interview, Racing Louisville scandals, UK football open records Requests, and more!
Jazmin covers the Racing Louisville scandal; Robert talks about UK football getting ORRed about comms w/ Kelly Craft; and an interview w/ Daniel Grossberg, the first Jewish person elected to Frankfort in half a century.
Weed, debt, and Democrats – w/ Colmon Elridge, Buddy Wheatley, and Kelly Jones
The Governor dangling weed pardons, the AG warning you about consumer scams, and Doug Price is Right on judge races. Plus, interviews with Colmon Elridge, Buddy Wheatley, and Kelly Jones.
New Booker ad has a veteran take on Rand Paul
The Booker campaign just released a new ad featuring a veteran, John Kasey, who now has leukemia from the water at Camp Lejeune. Take a look.
KY House Dems release abortion-rights ads against 10 Republicans
The House Democratic Caucus, led by Rep. Joni Jenkins, has released two ads targeting ten Republicans across the state. The ads feature pictures and names of all ten, calling them “extremists” and pointing out the dangers they pose to women.
Interviews with Kate Turner and Rachel Roarx
This week Robert interviewed two candidates for State House from Louisville: Kate Turner in East Louisville and Rachel Roarx, from South Louisville. They talked about why they are running, the issues they are passionate about, and how they plan to advocate for their communities.
ONE MONTH TO GO!
Willie, Kimberly and Aaron cover Trump's death threat to Mitch & Booker's solo debate on KET. Plus, interviews w/ Pam Dossett, Bianca Crockram, and Barbara Hadley Smith of Together Frankfort.
Interview with Tommy Adams
This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Tommy Adams, candidate for State House in District 73. Tommy is running in Winchester and southeast Lexington. He's an avid outdoorsman and educator. We were excited to bring him to our show!
Who’s got Andy’s back?
Aaron, Doug and Kimberly discuss another big week for Kentucky thanks to Governor Andy Beshear & what that means for November 8. Then, the Colonels meet up with two more great candidates for the KY legislature, Martina Jackson and Brittney Hernandez-Stevenson.
What you need to know about Kelly Craft, an LMPD court case update, and Katherine Leonard interview
Kelly Craft is running for Governor, and Robert told us who she is, what she's done, how she's running, and who is supporting her. Jazmin gave an update about the federal case against former LMPD officers. The interview is with Katherine Leonard, the Dem candidate for KY House in E-town.
Will KY protect abortion access? w/ Tamarra Weider
Doug and Aaron discuss KY’s big threats to democracy and reproductive freedom with Tamarra Weider, who talks about the danger of Amendment 2 and what Planned Parenthood is doing to stop it. And,we meet up with KY State Senate District 34 Candidate Susan Cintra in the Campaign Corner.
Susan Cintra & Teresa Barton
This week Robert spoke with two women running for Kentucky Senate in Central and Northern Kentucky Susan Cintra and Teresa Barton. They both spoke about their reasons for running, their experiences before running for office, and lots other items.
Comer will impeach Biden, Guthrie's a debt hypocrite – w/guest Jimmy Ausbrooks
Aaron and Kimberly discuss the recent outrages from KY's Congressional Republicans, how Andy can show he's a true man of the people, and welcome Jimmy Ausbrooks, running against Jamie Comer for the expansive (and gerrymandered) 1st Congressional district.
Grayson Vandegrift interview, abortion ruling at SCOKY, and a special session
This week we welcome Grayson Vandegrift, the Democratic candidate in House District 56 in Woodford, Franklin, and Jessamine Counties. He spoke to us about running in this area with deep Democratic roots but which has been trending towards Republicans.
