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2024 Election Preview
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In this episode, Robert and Jazmin preview all the major elections facing the Kentucky House, the Louisville Metro Council, the LFUCG Council, the State Senate, the Judiciary, the constitutional amendments, and, if you can believe it, even more.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Tyler Chapman Interview, Protective Order Issued against Brenda Monarrez, and Park Rangers in Louisville
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This week Allison Wiseman joined Robert to talk to Tyler Chapman, the Democratic candidate in District 27. He spoke about running in his hometown and running while looking forward instead of backwards. Before speaking with him, Allison and Robert talked about the protective order issued against Brenda Monarrez, and the Park Ranger program in Louisv…
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Emma Curtis Interview and Amendment Two Campaign Update
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This week our guest was Emma Curtis, a candidate for Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in District 4. She would be the first trans person elected in Lexington, and spoke to us about her passion for government and especially local issues. Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert caught up by talking about the Amendment Two campaign (which…
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This week Robert spoke with Lauren Hines, a candidate for Kentucky House in Western Kentucky. She talked about what makes her district special, why she'd been a good state rep, and what it will take to win back Western Kentucky for Democrats. Before that, Robert went over a few quick hits.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Zack Hall Interview, Marty Pollio Retires, and More!
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This week Robert and Allison Wiseman sat down to discuss several issues throughout the state, including Marty Pollio's retirement, a US Department of Education report about JCPS's discipline of Black children, and Craig Greenberg's decision to enforce an old ordinance about face masks. In addition, Robert interviewed Zack Hall, the Democratic candi…
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Daniel Grossberg's Bad Behavior and a Letcher County Courthouse Shooting
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This week Robert and Jazmin discuss updates to the Daniel Grossberg situation, which saw several prominent Democrats calling for his resignation as well as a shooting at the Letcher County courthouse in which the Sheriff killed a Judge.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Josie Raymond Interview, LMPD Hires a Chief, and Shootings Along I-75
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This week we welcomed Josie Raymond back to My Old Kentucky Podcast. She talked to us about her decision to forgo reelection to the House of Representatives in order to run for Metro Council, and what she hopes to accomplish at City Hall in her next term. Before speaking with Josie, Robert and Jazmin spoke about LMPD hiring a new chief and about th…
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Double Interview: Deb Ison Flowers and Matt Golden
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This week we featured two guests: Deb Ison Flowers who is running for Kentucky House in Distrcit 60 in Boone County, and Matt Golden, who is running for Louisville Metro Council in District 16 in Northeast Jefferson County.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Jennifer Sierra Interview, DEI at Kentucky Universities, and a Juvenile Justice Update
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This week Jennifer Sierra joined us on the show to discuss her run for State Senate in Kenton County. She spoke about how important the issue of abortion rights were to her as well as all the other issues that motivated her to run for office. Before speaking to her, Robert and Jazmin discussed changes to DEI organizations at the University of Kentu…
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Erin Marshall Interview, Andy at DNC, Daniel Grossberg Should Resign, Nima Kulkarni's Issues, Plus More
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What a packed episode! Erin Marshall is our guest this week. She's running for U.S. Congress in the 1st District, which stretches from Western Kentucky to (hilariously) Frankfort. She talked to us about her experience in politics so far, why she chose to run for U.S. Congress, and much more. During the first half of the show, Robert and Jazmin disc…
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Wilanne Stangel Interview + Allison Fills In Again
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Robert and Allison were the hosts this week and they ran down several pieces of news about a major fundraising call in Kentucky, scandals in both Louisville and Lexington, and more. During the second part of the show, Robert interviewed Wilanne Stangel, the Democratic candidate in District 69 in Northern Kentucky.…
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Home of the Innocents and Adam Moore Interviews
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This week we had two guests! First up was Lydia Bell of Home of the Innocents, a Louisville non-profit serving children and young adults who received a line item in the Kentucky budget. We also had Adam Moore, the candidate for House District 45 in Lexington. He talked to us about his race and how he plans to flip the district this year. Before the…
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Andy Beshear Apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew and Chris Kolb's Resignation with Guest Host Allison Wiseman
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Jazmin and guest co-host (and Andy Beshear stan) Allison Wiseman talk about what's going on with Kentucky Young Dems, Governor Beshear's name continuing to be mentioned in the VP conversation, and Chris Kolb's resignation from the JCPS School Board.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Andy Beshear in the Veepstakes and Interview With Taylor Jolly
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Our guest this week is Taylor Jolly, the Democratic candidate in House District 33 in Louisville. He talked to us about why he's running, what he's passionate about, and what he's hearing at the doors of voters. During the first half of the show, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's chances to become Kamala Harris' VP candidate and also di…
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"Laws In Limbo" & Long Form Articles to Read
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This week we talked through more bills the executive branch cannot implement due to a lack of funding and looked at four longer form articles in different outlets which you should read.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Kate Farrow Interview & Andy Beshear's Big Week
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Our guest this week was Kate Farrow, the Democratic candidate for House in District 48. She told us about her district, her campaign, and the issues she hopes to impact in Frankfort. Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's big week, which saw him become a major player in the Presidential election this year.…
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Colleen Davis Interview, SB 151 Implementation Drama, and Two Lawsuits
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This week Colleen Davis joined Robert and Jazmin to discuss her run for House District 31 in Louisville. She talked about deciding to run for office, what she hopes to accomplish, and why she thinks she was recruited for the job. Before speaking to her, Robert discussed the stalled implementation of SB 151 and the fallout from that, and Jazmin disc…
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Interview with Joshua Watkins, LMPD "Sexual Harassment Web" and a Certificate of Need Explainer
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This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Joshua Watkins, the person who will certainly be elected to the House of Representatives in District 42 this fall. We talked to him about what he hopes to accomplish, how he will bring his experience to Frankfort, and why he's running for this office in the first place. During the first half of the show, Jazm…
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Heather Crabbe Interview, LMPD Chief Suspended, & More
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This week Jazmin and Robert spoke to Heather Crabbe, the Democratic candidate in House District 64. She's a former public defender, law school administrator, and is running hard for this seat. Before that, Robert and Jazmin spoke about two really bad stories about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault within LMPD, plus several other smaller stories…
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Kiana Fields and Aaron Currin Interviews
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This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed two candidates: Kiana Fields, who is running in Senate District 17, and Aaron Currin, who is running in House District 65.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Brandon Long Interview, Scottie Scheffler's case dismissed, and KY Republicans React to Trump
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This week, Kentucky House candidate Brandon Long talked to us about his candidacy in Northern Kentucky, then Robert and Jazmin discuss Scottie Scheffler's case and talk about Kentucky Republicans' reaction to Donald Trump's conviction.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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LMPD arrests Scottie Scheffler, Nima Kulkarni's ballot access saga, and more
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This week Robert and Jazmin catch everybody up on a few news stories from the past two weeks, including LMPD arresting the #1 golfer in the world and the court case about Nima Kulkarni's ballot access.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Primary Election Reactions & Matt Lehman Interview
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The primary election was Tuesday and Robert and Jazmin have all the takes you can handle. Plus, an interview with Democratic candidate for State House in Northern Kentucky, Matt Lehman.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Attica Scott Interview, Bad Vibes at JCPS, and a Congressional Preview
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This week we welcomed back Attica Scott to the show. She's running for Kentucky Senate this year, and we talked to her about that as well as about her legacy and how she would serve if elected. Before the interview, Robert gave an update about the bad vibes invading JCPS's leadership and Jazmin previewed the Congressional primaries across the state…
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Anne Gay Donworth Interview and Democratic Primary Preview
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This week we welcome Anne Gay Donworth to the show to talk about her run in the Democratic primary for District 76 in the Kentucky House. She spoke about how she decided to run, what issues animate her, and why she's qualified for the seat. Also in this show, Jazmin does a preview of all the Democratic (and LFUCG council) races, and Robert joins in…
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Rick Adams Interview, KREF Filings, and Republican Primaries
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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. Also discussed on this episode are interesting findings from this quarter's KREF report, a rundown of GOP pri…
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Medical Cannabis During the Session & Louisville Policing Update
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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.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Molly Gene Crain Interview + Session Ending & JCPS Busing Resolution
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This week we kicked off our interviews with 2024 candidates by interviewing Molly Gene Crain, the candidate for Kentucky Senate in District 27. She spoke about her passion for public service, her reasons for running, and what she hopes to accomplish in Frankfort. Robert and Jazmin also discussed the end of the legislative session and the JCPS Schoo…
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This week, both Jazmin and Robert are sick, but still managed to do a show about Andy Beshear's vetoes this session so far.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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The Session is Basically Over
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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.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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JCPS Bussing Changes and Legislative Update
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Robert goes solo this week to discuss potential changes to the JCPS bussing scheme and gives a few legislative updates in the waning days before the veto period.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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This week Robert talks through the progress HB 5 ("Safer Kentucky"), HB 2 (vouchers and charter schools), and SB 6 (anti-DEI) have made towards passage in the legislature, plus a few quick hits.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Session Catch Up with Allison Wiseman
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This week Allison and Robert talk about 9 different bills making their way through the session.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Mitch McConnell, Anthony Piagentini, and IVF with Allison Wiseman
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Allison Wiseman joins Robert to talk about Mitch McConnell's exit from Senate Leadership, Anthony Piagentini's trial, and IVF bills moving in the Kentucky legislature.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Bad Bills and James Comer
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Jazmin and Robert break down 3 bad bill this week: child labor, "religious freedom," and guns in school. Then Robert brings an update about James Comer and his embarrassing attempts to impeach Joe Biden.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Sarah Cole McIntosh on JCPS
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This week Robert and Jazmin welcomed Sarah Cole McIntosh to the show to discuss JCPS and several of the legislative session's bills regarding the school district. Before that, Jazmin and Robert updated a few bills making their way through the legislature.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Rep. Lindsey Burke Shares Her Abortion Story
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This week Allison Wiseman and Robert welcome Rep. Lindsey Burke who shared her abortion and birth stories, as well as told us about all her efforts to expand abortion access in Kentucky. Before speaking to her, Allison and Robert talked about some good bills being pushed by Republicans as well as a few that aren't so great.…
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The Budget Has Passed The House and other stories
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The budget bills (HB 1 and HB 6) have passed the house. Robert talked about last second changes to the house bills, and Jazmin went through several other bills making their way through the legislature this week.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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This week we invited Kaylee Raymer of KY Policy to talk about HB 5 and how it is moving along in the legislature. She provided insights into changes the bill experienced this week and also efforts to make the bill less bad. Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about other bills in the legislature, plus a few updates about KDP and the …
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Cassie Chambers Armstrong Talks about the Diaper Tax, plus Budget Analysis
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Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong joins us this week to talk about her bill to remove the sales tax on diapers. We talked about how she built a bipartisan coalition to support the bill and her hope to get it passed this session. During the first part of the show Robert and Jazmin talked about the House Republican budget which was released last week, a…
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Four Good Bills, Four Bad Bills
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Robert and Jazmin dive into 8 bills making their way through the Kentucky legislature -- four of them are good, four of them are bad.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Jazmin’s Return, The Session is Underway, and The Filing Deadline has Passed
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Jazmin's back in this one as she and Robert discuss the filing deadline and who is running for which office, the legislative session, which is now underway, and the state of the commonwealth. Plus more!Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Previews for Filing Deadline and Legislative Session
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The session kicks off today (1/2) and the filing deadline is a few days away. While there are still lots of news to be made on both fronts, Robert talked about both issues on this episode.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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How the Legislature Works
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This week Robert is on his own -- he spends a bit of time talking about the turnover in the Kentucky legislature, and then refreshes for listeners how the Kentucky legislature works. The session begins in just over a week!Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Inauguration Day Updates
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Robert goes solo today to discuss stories about charter schools in the courts, JCPS bussing, and an abortion lawsuit that might be getting underway.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Local Government Moves, a League of Women Voters Study, and a change to the Crime Bill Framework
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This week Matt Erwin joins Robert to talk about several items that made news last week, including some moves in local government in Louisville and Covington, a study into the legislature of Kentucky by the League of Women Voters, and a change to the crime bill framework that was proposed by Louisville House Republicans.…
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Guest Host Matt Erwin
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This week Robert and Matt Erwin discuss this week's news including a train derailment in Rockcastle County, new insights into the Old National Bank mass shooter, Josie Raymond deciding to run for Metro Council, Hunter Biden offering to testify publicly before Jamie Comer's committee, and Mac Brown leaving the Republican Party of Kentucky. Plus, at …
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Our special guest this week is Jazmin Smith! While she's still in the midst of rehearsals for her play, she checked in with us this holiday week to talk about the election and other news items which have popped up during her absence.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Anti-Displacement Ordinance, Piagentini Committee, and Bus Driver Sickout
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Robert and Kate Turner discuss three different Louisville-centric stories this week: the anti-displacement ordinance that passed Metro Council 25-0, the charging committee which will look into the issues surrounding Anthony Piagentini, and the sickout of JCPS bus drivers.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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Andy Beshear Has Been Reelected
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Andy Beshear won reelection, but Republicans won the races otherwise. Kate Turner and Robert Kahne unpack what it all means, and what the future might hold for lots of the folks on the ballot this election season.Door Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne
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