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It was a mixed bag in 2022! Two (bad) constitutional amendments went down, several good judges won, and local elections in Louisville and Lexington went pretty well! But the State House is going to become even more Republican. We talked about it all!
Aaron, Doug and special guest Bruce Maples from Forward Kentucky dig in on Kentucky’s mid-term results - the failed constitutional amendments, the failed effort to take down Rand Paul, and the successes of the GOP to draw maps that help them build on their electoral domination in Frankfort.
Kimberly, Doug and special co-host Willie join forces to give you the information and inspiration we all need to put in the final efforts between now and Tuesday, Nov. 8th.
Lexington-Fayette County Mayor Linda Gorton joined us this week to talk about her run for re-election and the things she's most proud of during her previous term as mayor. And, Jazmin and Robert did a long election preview this week.
President Biden is doing his best to call out the dangers facing our democracy, and the threat of a minority who want to do away with it. A strong and timely speech.
We're baaaaack!! Yes, “Moving Kentucky Forward” is back after a too-long hiatus. And for our first show back, we interview Kate Turner, who is running against Jason Nemes for KY House district 33. This was a great interview, and Kate is a great candidate!
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.
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.
The Mighty Mississippi isn’t looking so mighty these days. Why? Climate change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
