Articles linked to podcasts and videos, either produced by Forward Kentucky or from other sources.
How the KY General Assembly is jeopardizing utility ratepayers; an effort to RANK the worst of the KYGA, and then long-time friend of the show, State Senator Reggie Thomas for his breakdown of the GA.
An interview with Bell, a Democratic Socialist running in House 43. And, with the lege finally done, Robert and Jazmin spoke about the inevitable barrage of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the new laws.
Col. Pam Stevenson, running for her second term in the state House, talked about why she ran the first time, what she has learned, and why she is running again. Her passion for democracy and her commitment to serving all people are truly inspiring.
A group of multi-millionaires has written a book, and are you ready for the title? “TAX THE RICH!” Yep, and we’ve got the interview to prove it.
Sometimes, the actions of politicians are so partisan and so MEAN that you just shake your head. We interview attorney Anna Whites about just such a situation.
Aaron, Kimberly and Doug anoint a new worst politico of the moment; we've got Jason Bailey from the KY Center for Economic Policy in the Campaign Corner; and then we close with an interview with Fayette County Attorney candidate, Angela Evans.
Robert flies solo today and explains all of the Governor's vetoes since last Wednesday. There were a lot! Plus, a quick hit about a big battery project in Warren County.
There are iconic people in public service, and one such person is Tom Fitzgerald, the long-time leader of the Kentucky Resources Council. In this interview, we asked how KRC came to be, what were the best and worst bills he saw in his time ... and about the shoes!
Aaron and Nate point out a couple of bills sitting on the Governor’s desk that we’re hoping to see him use his veto pen on; then, we’re very excited to share Aaron's interview with Amy McGrath.
This week, Sarah Stalker joined us to talk about her run for the Democratic nomination in the 34th House District in East Central Louisville. She told us why she was running, about her experience with the foster care system, and how she hopes to advocate for her priorities in Frankfort.
State Sen. Morgan McGarvey, running to take John Yarmuth’s place in Congress, has released his first television & social media ad. You can see it here.
Dr. Karen Berg delivers the truth about an anti-abortion bill in the legislature to the men on the committee. Powerful words that went viral.
On this week’s show: the “Worst Politico of the Moment.” Then, an interview with Virginia Woodward, chair of the Louisville Democratic Party.
This week, Rep. Tina Bojanowski joined us to talk about HB 9, the bill which would fund charter schools. It's a bill with *a lot* of problems, and she laid them bare in this extensive conversation.
In this week's Moving Kentucky Forward, we talk with Hank Linderman, Congressional candidate in KY's 2nd district. It was a wide-ranging conversation, and one I think you will really enjoy.
A look at Kentucky political news of the day, including horrible bills the GOP are forcing through Frankfort: an omnibus anti-abortion bill and an effort to end the state income tax.
