Vaccine mandates blocked, redistricting unfairness, and more
In this week's MOKP, Jazmin and Robert discuss several topics in state government.
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Want to know what's REALLY driving up prices? Let's go to The Classroom.
Republicans and right-wing pundits like to blame inflation on higher wages for workers and increased spending to invest in our people. But could there be another set of factors that are the REAL reasons for what's happening? Let's go to The Classroom to learn more.
Do you have electile dysfunction?
If so, watch this informative video. It explains what YOU can do about electile dysfunction: use FTVA!
MKF: An interview with Attica Scott
We interview state Rep. Attica Scott about her campaign for Congress: why she decided to run, how her campaign is going, and what key issues she wants to address if elected. Give a listen to this progressive champion as she speaks with passion and vigor about what her campaign is about.
Mr. Rogers is running for the House. Will you be his neighbor?
In this episode of Moving Kentucky Forward, we talk with Judge Eddie Rogers, who is running for the open state House seat in District 51. He has come out of retirement to run for office again because he cares about his community and wants to see it better represented in Frankfort.
Mae Suramek, an impressive candidate for House 89
In this "Moving Kentucky Forward" episode, we interview Mae Suramek, a very impressive candidate for KY House. Listen to learn just WHY she is so impressive.
Senate 22 – HERE is your best candidate for Nov. 2
Rarely have I been as impressed as I was with Helen Bukelmez in this episode of Moving Kentucky Forward. Her backstory, her mix of careers, and her passion for Kentucky and for Kentuckians make her the perfect person to represent her part of Kentucky in the state Senate.
Should we get rid of cash bail?
On this podcast, we talk with Alex Flood about the project to eliminate cash bail in Louisville: why it is ultimately both unconstitutional and morally bankrupt, and what we could do instead.
Mae Suramek, Candidate for State Rep
This week – Mae Suramek, Dem candidate for the 89th district in the upcoming special election; COVID numbers; and Beshear's commutations. Plus, a healthy amount of Quick Hits.
Louisville Women's Day Abortion Rights Rally – a photo gallery
Like hundreds of other cities across the country, there was a Women's Day Rally in Louisville on Saturday focused on abortion rights. Our own Del Ramey was there and shared these pics of the event.
Moving KY Forward w/ Josie Raymond
In this episode of Moving Kentucky Forward, we're joined by state Rep. Josie Raymond. She has always been a passionate advocate for early childhood education, and after seeing no movement in Frankfort to fund universal pre-K, she has started an organization to get it to happen in Louisville.
A minister talks about abortion
This week on Moving Kentucky Forward, we are joined by Rev. Lauren Jones Mayfield, who recently attended a meeting at the White House about the new anti-abortion bill in Texas.
Reflecting on the special session with Morgan McGarvey and Joni Jenkins
In this week's podcast, we talk with Senator Morgan McGarvey and Representative Joni Jenkins about the just-completed special session – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and what the ban on state-instituted masks is going to mean for local school districts and the health of our state.
MOKP: Stephon Moore of KY Young Democrats
This week we welcomed Stephon Moore, President of KYD. Also this week, we checked in on COVID, as well as criminal justice, and Louisville Mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg's idea for a Louisville Department of Education.
Fair redistricting maps – a lost cause?
This week on Moving Kentucky Forward, we talk with Michael Li of the Brennan Center, and Dee Pregliaso of the KY League of Women Voters. Not only did we get lots of good info, we also got an answer to our question "Is there any hope?" Listen to learn what they said.
Code Red for ... Kentucky?
We've all heard about the recent climate report, and how it is the most alarming report so far. Bluntly, if we don't do something NOW, the whole earth is in trouble. OK, we got that. But, what exactly does that mean for Kentucky? We spoke with one of the co-authors of the report to find out.
