My Old Kentucky Podcast

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Sinopsis

A podcast about policy and politics in Kentucky

Episodios

  • 2023 Election Preview

    01/11/2023 Duración: 48min

    This week Kate Turner joined Robert to discuss the 2023 Election, which will be in the books the next time the podcast is published. In addition to the election, Kate and Robert discussed the UAW's tentative agreement with Ford and a ruling at the Supreme Court of Kentucky.   If you are looking to volunteer for the coordinated Democratic campaign, they need door knockers for Get Out The Vote between Nov. 4 and Nov 7. Find opportunities here: https://www.mobilize.us/kydems/

  • Anthony Piagentini Found Guilty By Ethics Commission

    24/10/2023 Duración: 44min

    This week is our last with guest host Allison Wiseman, who talked to us this week about an ethics committee's conviction of Anthony Piagentini, and what might result from it. Robert talked about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's state budget request, and there are some quick hits.

  • Adrielle Camuel for State Representative

    18/10/2023 Duración: 01h11min

    Adrielle Camuel joined Robert and Allison Wiseman this week. They spoke about why she decided to run for this office, the process of her selection and the fallout, and what she hopes to be able to accomplish in Frankfort. Prior to the interview, Allison recapped the two debates that happened last week, and Robert talked about the UAW strike coming to Kentucky.

  • Sierra Enlow for Agriculture Commissioner

    13/10/2023 Duración: 29min

    Sierra Enlow was kind enough to call Robert and discuss her run for Commissioner of Agriculture. She had a lot to say about why she was running, who she's been meeting, and why she's the most qualified candidate for the job.

  • Kim Reeder for Auditor

    11/10/2023 Duración: 01h11min

    Kim Reeder is the Democratic candidate for Auditor of Public Accounts and she spoke to us about why she is running, her incredible story, and her background (which may make her the most qualified person to ever run for the office). Before the interview, Allison Wiseman and Robert spoke about the recent Kentucky Family Foundation policy conference and the different anti-trans mailers making their way to mailboxes across the state.

  • A Major Crime Bill Introduced

    03/10/2023 Duración: 34min

    This week Robert and Jazmin discussed a massive proposal to make Kentucky's criminal justice system more punitive, as well as multiple quick hits.

  • Governor’s Race Ad Wars and Louisville Merger Analysis

    26/09/2023 Duración: 46min

    This week Robert and Jazmin break down the different ads that have been released by the two gubernatorial campaigns, and look into a report recommending changes to Louisville and Jefferson County's merger.

  • Col. Pam Stevenson for Attorney General

    20/09/2023 Duración: 57min

    This week MOKP interviewed Col. Pam Stevenson, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General. She talked to us about why she's running, what she hopes to accomplish in the seat, and how different parts of her life experiences inform how she will govern. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discussed the latest KREF campaign finance reporting, and addressed several quick hits.

  • A Break in the Crystal Rogers Case

    13/09/2023 Duración: 37min

    No guest this week, but Robert and Jazmin talked about an update in the 8-year saga of the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, which just saw it's first arrest. Then, the pair discussed some drama in the special election in House District 93.

  • Sebastian Kitchen Talks About the Campaign

    05/09/2023 Duración: 38min

    This week we welcomed Sebastian Kitchen, the executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party, to the show. He told us about all the efforts the party is undertaking to reelected Andy Beshear and elect other Democrats this year, about next year's election, and about the next party reorganization. It was a great conversation! Before that, we talked about the upcoming potential UAW strike and how it might impact Kentucky and talked about several other small stories.

  • Rep. Tina Bojanowski on JCPS

    30/08/2023 Duración: 01h08min

    Dr. Tina Bojanowski is a JCPS teacher and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, so we asked her on to talk to us about JCPS's recent issues with bussing. She shared with us about her experience this year as a legislator and teacher as well as her history with the district and how Frankfort is likely to intervene in JCPS in the coming session. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discussed Louisville's recent homeless encampment clearings and the ethics trial of Louisville Metro Councilmember Anthony Piagintini.

  • Special Episode: Buddy Wheatley

    24/08/2023 Duración: 23min

    It's a special Thursday edition! Robert interviews Buddy Wheatley about his run for Secretary of State: why he's running, what he hopes to accomplish, and what he's learned about the state during his run.

  • Cameron and Beshear Education Plans with Kate Turner

    23/08/2023 Duración: 52min

    Robert and Kate Turner talk this week about dueling education plans published by Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron, as well as an explosive harassment scandal in the Attorney General's office.

  • JCPS Transportation Catastrophe

    15/08/2023 Duración: 44min

    This week, most of the show focused on the troubled start to the school year for JCPS. Robert dug into what happened, why it happened, and what might happen in the future. Jazmin shared her insights into the UPS contract situation, where workers are in the midst of deciding whether to approve a historic contract.

  • Michael Bowman Interview, Education Issues, and a Letter from UK

    09/08/2023 Duración: 01h39s

    This week we interviewed Michael Bowman, the Democratic candidate for Treasurer. He talked to us about what he's learned since his run for Treasurer in 2019, how he's approaching this year's campaign, and his sense of the energy on the campaign trail. Before that, Robert and Jazmin talked about Jason Glass's departure from Kentucky, JCPS's final policy about SB 150, and a letter written in March to Rep. James Tipton from UK healthcare about trans healthcare.

  • Cherlynn Stevenson Interview & Daniel Cameron Picks Robby Mills

    02/08/2023 Duración: 47min

    Robert flies solo today and brings us a show about Daniel Cameron's selection of Robby Mills as Daniel Cameron's running mate and Craig Greenberg's selection of Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel as the LMPD chief. Afterwards, he talks to House Democratic Caucus Chair Cherlynn Stevenson about her elevation to leadership, her multiple close elections, and the political situation in Lexington.

  • Cassie Chambers Armstrong

    19/07/2023 Duración: 46min

    This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Cassie Chambers Armstrong, the Kentucky Senator for District 19. She spoke about her decision to run for Senate, her experience in her first session, and her hopes for future sessions of the legislature. Before interviewing her, there were a few news items.   No show next week! We are going on vacation!

  • What’s Daniel Cameron Been Up To?

    12/07/2023 Duración: 40min

    Jazmin takes a look at several small stories about Daniel Cameron and Robert and she put together the story he is trying to tell voters as the campaign moves forward. Robert recaps a big series on hemp by the Herald-Leader, and there are several quick hits.

  • SB 150 Blocked, Donald Trump Coming to Kentucky, and More

    04/07/2023 Duración: 51min

    This week Jazmin and Robert discussed four stories: a federal court's decision to block implementation of parts of SB 150, Donald Trump's (and Daniel Cameron's) appearance at Eric Deters' Freedom Fest this fall, the dismissal of an abortion lawsuit, and the match up for the special election in HD 93.

  • Campaign Finance Drama, Louisville Metro Budget, an an embarassment from Kentucky Today (with Emilie McKiernan)

    28/06/2023 Duración: 50min

    This week Emilie McKiernan joined Robert to talk through drama about campaign finance from both the Beshear and the Cameron campaigns this week. Then, we talk about Louisville Metro's budget, which passed unanimously this week, and then we end the show by talking about an embarrassing article from Kentucky Today.

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