My Old Kentucky Podcast

Guest Host Matt Erwin

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 Matt's request, a little bit of college football talk.
Warning: Matt uses some language that's a bit saltier than a typical MOKP episode.

Happy Thanksgiving

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.

Anti-Displacement Ordinance, Piagentini Committee, and Bus Driver Sickout

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.

Andy Beshear Has Been Reelected

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.

2023 Election Preview

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.
 
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Anthony Piagentini Found Guilty By Ethics Commission

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

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

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

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

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