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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The elections are just 75 days away - who's got the best take, Mitch McConnell or Andy Barr? Then it’s Grayson Vandegrift and his race to go from Midway’s mayor to the rep for the 56th district. Finally, we interview KY author Farrah Alexander about her book, “Resistance in the Bluegrass.”
This week we have two interviews: Debby Lucas Angel, who is running in the 61st District against Savannah Maddox, and Meagan Brannon, who is running in central and northeast Kentucky. In addition, we had a few quick hits.
With guest host Teacher of the Year Willie Carver, we cover Rand Paul's week of "leadership," and learn how teachers are holding up during the war on public education. Then, we welcome KY-2 candidate Hank Linderman, and learn why he thinks could help unite rural and urban voters.
We talked w/ Chris Brown, the Dem candidate in Boone and Kenton Counties. She told of her experience organizing for social and racial justice, and her desire to bring the 69th's concerns to Frankfort. And, Jazmin talked about the DOJ case against four LMPD officers, and Robert wrapped up Fancy Farm.
The Colonels discuss the big news from DC, including big Biden wins and horrible votes from Kentucky's Senators, then welcome KY House District 73 candidate Tommy Adams to our campaign corner, before talking youth voting with KY Young Democrats President, Stephon Moore.
This week we discuss the EKY floods, the response, and how you can help. Jazmin updates on the abortion lawsuit. And we talk w/ Kelly Jones, the Dem candidate in H-68 in Northern Kentucky.
Aaron and Kimberly discuss the horrible flooding throughout Eastern KY w/ Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson and KY 120 member Christina Trosper. Then, we interview Matt Lehman, who is running for Congress in NKY, lining up against Libertarian/twitter troll Thomas Massie.
Senate candidate Charles Booker has released a new ad called “Shared Dreams.” In it, he talks about the challenges all of us are facing, and promises to fight for all — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — when he gets to Washington.
Matt Lehman is running for KY-04 against Massie. Lehman lays out clearly why Massie is dangerous. Also, the injunction in the abortion lawsuit, and the end of the Braidy/Unity plant.
A great episode this week: Nema updates on Frankfort shenanigans, Aaron digs in on the Democratic malaise, Doug covers some election scuttlebutt; and then, state senator and candidate Morgan McGarvey!
