April 18, 2018
What a week! On this episode, Robert and Jazmin speak with Morgan Eaves, a candidate for Kentucky House in the 81st district (Richmond). She talks about why she's running, what she hopes to accomplish, and what it's like running against one of the more ...unique characters in the House of Representatives.
Before that, Robert and Jazmin talk through the insane amount of news from the last week: first, Jazmin explains the arguments in Andy Beshear's lawsuit challenging the pension law. Then, Robert goes through the end of the session--what happened with the budget and revenue bills, and which laws got passed and didn't get passed in the final days. Next, Robert and Jazmin discuss Matt Bevin's incredibly offensive comments about teachers demonstrating in Frankfort on Friday. Finally, they talk about the machinations in the Board of Education leading to the replacement of the Education commissioner (who was replaced in the middle of recording the show!). There's even a quick hit! It's a bunch of news and a longer episode, but a lot happened this week!
April 12, 2018
This week, Jazmin and Robert speak with Josh Hicks, the Democrat running in the 45th district in Fayette County against Rep. Stan Lee. He spoke with us about the importance of transparency in government and building a government of which citizens can be proud.
Before that, Jazmin and Robert talk through all the bills they'd mentioned in shows during the session, and update us about their status ahead of the final two days of the session. Then, Robert talks through the Governor's vetoes of the budget, revenue, and pension phase-in plan bills, and what happens next. Plus, this week there are Quick Hits!
April 4, 2018
What a week! First up on the podcast, Erik Jarboe of the New Kentucky Project joins Robert and Jazmin to talk about the pension bill, which was attached to a sewage bill last week and passed through the legislature; and the budget, which also made it out of conference and passed both chambers.
Then, Cassie Chamberes Armstrong, the Kentucky Democratic Vice Chair joins Robert and Jazmin to talk about what KDP does and doesn't do, her role, and how she thinks about her future.
March 29, 2018
In this week's episode, Jazmin and Robert speak with Dr. Carolyn Dupont, a candidate for Kentucky Senate in the 22nd District, covering part of Fayette County and all of Garrard, Jessamine, and Washington Counties. We spoke about her passion for education and criminal justice reform.
Before speaking with Dr. Dupont, Jazmin talks to us about an open records sneak attack that almost made it's way into law last week, and Robert tells us about two different bills about tax reforms -- one good and one bad.
March 22, 2018
No guest this week! Even though we didn't speak with anybody, we had plenty to talk about. Jazmin explains HB 169 -- the gangs bill -- and why it has the potential to cause a lot of problems for our judicial system. Robert then talks about the Senate passing their version of the budget, including what is in their bill and what happens next in the process. Finally, Jazmin explains the judicial restructuring plan of Justice Minton, and the pared down version working it's way through the legislature. We wrap up with QUICK HITS!
March 15, 2018
This week, Jazmin and Robert interview Jeff Grammer, a candidate for the Kentucky House of Representatives for the 36th District (covering much of Middletown in Jefferson County) about why he's running, and how to win as a Democrat in the suburbs.
Then, Robert and Jazmin talk about the fading prospects of Senate Bill 1 (pension reform) and House Bill 166 (Medical Marijuana). Finally, Jazmin updates us about Matt Bevin's trip to West Louisville were he spoke with Trump advisors and activists, Rebecca Johnson dropping out of her House race, and the fate of Rand Paul's attacker.
March 8, 2018
This week, Jazmin and Robert speak with Rob Weiderstein, a former judge in Henderson County running for the 11th district's house seat. Rob spoke with us about politics in small cities, and issues he hopes to tackle if he makes it to Frankfort next year. Before that, Robert talks us through the progress being made on the pension bill and budget, and Jazmin explains two major bills also making their way through the legislature about child marriage and adoption.
March 1, 2018
This week, Jazmin and Robert speak with Rep. Chris Harris, who spoke out on the House floor two weeks ago in favor of common sense gun reform. We spoke to him about the reaction in his eastern Kentucky district, and what it's been like working with urban legislators on this issue.
Then, Robert talks with Jeanie Smith, who is running for State Senate in the 32nd district, which covers all of Warren County. She's a middle school teacher, and we talked to her about why she's running, and what she thinks about the GOP pension bill making its way through the legislature.
February 22, 2018
On this show, Jazmin and Robert speak with Tina Bojanowski, a Democratic candidate for Kentucky House in District 32, in eastern Jefferson County. She spoke about her passion for special education how she is approaching this very interseting district.
To start the show, Jazmin and Robert speak about the Special Election results in the 49th house district, where Linda Belcher defeated Rebecca Johnson. They also discuss the new pension bill which was filed on February 20, and Gov. Bevin's lawsuit countersuit against Medicaid recipients.
February 15, 2018
Today on the show we feature an interview with Kelly Smith, a Democrat running for House District 89 in Madison, Laurel, and Jackson counties. She talked really passionately about her progressive campaign that is taking on a tough district!
Before that, Jazmin updates us about Sen. Alvarado's new tort reform bills, and how they compliment his efforts from last year, which were thrown out in district court (but are still under appeal). Then, Robert updates us about two bills that are making their way through the legislature.
