Who should take on Banker Barr?
Aaron, Kimberly & Chris moderate a conversation with four of the Democratic candidates campaigning to take on Andy Barr in November. Watch and VOTE MAY 21!
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Rick Adams interview, KREF filings, and Republican primaries
This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Rick Adams, a Democratic candidate for District 41 in the Highlands. He spoke about why he wants to serve in Frankfort, what he believes he can get done, and what it’s been like campaigning this year.
The 10 WORST BILLS of the KY General Assembly
We’ve got the deep dive into our list of the very worst bills of the legislature, which we’re going to let YOU VOTE to pick the actual worst legislation of the session, then we close with our Earth Week call to action.
Medical cannabis during the session – and Louisville policing update
This week Jazmin explains several developments having to do with Louisville's policing, and Robert talks about changes to the medical cannabis system that passed during the legislative session.
Will you care about climate change if it cuts your paycheck by 11%?
Guess what – climate change is going to have economic impacts. On you. Directly.
An interview with Erin Marshall, Comer’s opponent
A wonderful interview with Erin Marshall, who is challenging Jamie Comer in Kentucky's 1st District. We talk about why she got into the race, how people have responded, and whether she is ready to really go after Comer.
An interview with Josh Buckman
We talk with Josh Buckman, one of three Dems running for the seat currently held by Ruth Ann Palumbo. Josh shares about being a medical social worker, about being on the front lines and seeing people's needs up close, and about why he is running.
Notice anything in common about the books the Right wants to ban?
Beau of the Fifth Column certainly has. And he lays it out.
Vetos, bills left behind, and abortion exemptions w/ Erin Marshall
Aaron and Chris share legislative updates as #KYGA24 gears up for its final two days of law makin’ and veto overridin’. Then, they check in with Erin Marshall, the single mom who has launched an exciting campaign taking on Jamie Comer in Kentucky’s first congressional district.
The vetoes so far
This week, both Jazmin and Robert are sick, but still managed to do a show about Andy Beshear's vetoes this session so far.
The session is basically over
The last legislative day before the veto period has happened, so Robert and Jazmin recapped everything that passed which can survive Andy Beshear’s veto, and everything that didn’t pass. Plus, a deep dive into this biennium’s budget.
‘Who else needs a break from the GA?’
Dr. Brian Clardy, Doug Price, and Nate Orshan discuss the breaking political news of our commonwealth. Special guest: Adam Moore, candidate for State House in District 45!
An interview with Jamie Palumbo
We talk with Jamie Palumbo, who is running for District 76 in the KY House, the seat currently held by his mother (who is retiring). We dig into why he's running, and what issues are top of mind for him.
JCPS busing changes and legislative update
Robert goes solo this week to discuss potential changes to the JCPS busing scheme and gives a few legislative updates in the waning days before the veto period.
