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Amelia Martens, a writer based in Paducah, was Robert's guest this week. She spoke about Western Kentucky identity, including her perspective on the evolving political identity of the region, and what parts of the region inspire her writing. Plus the story of Chad Meredith, and a few Quick Hits.
Aaron, Doug & Kimberly discuss the terrible laws going into effect across our commonwealth, a rare judicial loss by McConnell, and then welcome Conor Halbleib, who is running against Hal Rogers in KY-05.
Kimberly, Doug and special guest host Nema discuss the Kentucky political fallout from this week's Roe decision by SCOTUS, and then welcome Tina Ward-Pugh, a candidate for Jefferson County Clerk.
An interview w/ Bianca Crockam, the Dem candidate for the 9th District: running for office as a Black woman who is a teacher, bringing the Democratic message to Hopkinsville. Also, the Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade, and the fallout that resulted in Kentucky.
Doug looks at KY’s school safety efforts (are they really a model?). Then, an ACTUAL Colonel, Pam Stevenson, joins the show for a Q&A. And, Megan Brannon is in the Campaign Corner.
Robert and Jazmin welcome Pam Dossett, candidate for KY House, to the show. And, they discuss Trump’s endorsement of Daniel Cameron, incl who is the most upset about it, and whether it’s going to matter.
Aaron & Kimberly discuss KY politics as seen through a progressive lens, including the news of a bipartisan gun safety deal, and just HOW BAD Rand Paul is on Jan. 6th issues. Then we're joined by kick-ass civil rights organizer, Savvy Shabazz.
An interview w/ TWO guests from KY’s labor movement. Plus, a report that Rocky Adkins may be running for Ag Secretary, and some policing stories.
The Colonels bring you a quick Kentucky news rundown, then welcome a new installment of Doug Price is Right – tackling the issue of school district police departments, which are popping up in some Kentucky counties.
An interview w/ Lindsey Burke, Dem candidate in the 75th District (Lexington). And, a big JCPS update, incl info about the new student assignment plan, the new contract with teachers, and a lawsuit in Jefferson Circuit Court.
We kick off Pride Month with KY Teacher of the Year and LGBTQ advocate Willie Carver. Also, a check-in with gun violence survivor and Moms Demand Action member Deana Mullins, on what Moms are working on in the wake of Uvalde.
This week, Chad Aull visited Robert and Jazmin to talk about his run for Kentucky House in the 79th District in Lexington. Also, Robert talked about Savannah Maddox, who will begin a gubernatorial campaign any day now.
The Booker campaign is out with a new ad, and it is both painful and powerful. Watch, and then share.
Jazmin and Robert react to primary elections across the state including several incumbent legislators losing their seats on both sides of the aisle, major victories for candidates favored in races for mayor in Kentucky's largest cities, and a few other important races.
Aaron, Kimberly & special guest Nema break down the primary with some surprising and flat-out shocking results. They also discuss the response to the leaked SCOTUS Roe draft opinion, and other very real threats to reproductive justice in Kentucky.
The latest episode features updates on the primaries, a story about crypto-mining, and a forum of Lexington City Council candidates.
