My Old Kentucky Podcast

Big Louisville News: No Consent Decree & New JCPS Superintendent

This week Jazmin and Robert talked about two major Louisville stories: the Trump administration's decision to seek a dismissal of the consent decree with LMPD and JCPS hiring a new superintendent.

Another Terrible Storm in Kentucky & A Medicaid Discussion with Dustin Pugel

This week, Robert and Jazmin discussed the deadly storm that ripped through Kentucky over the weekend and the government's response to it. In addition, Robert discussed the major Medicaid cuts being discussed in Washington D.C. right now.

Cherlynn Stevenson in running in District 6

This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the entrance of Cherlynn Stevenson in Congressional District 6, as well as two Louisville stories which form a parable about openness in government.

Andy's Nascent Run for President and University Updates

This week Robert and Jazmin talked about Andy's not-yet-declared-but-probably-existant campaign for US President, as well as updates to multiple stories about UofL and UK.

Louisville Budget Request and More Andy Barr Talk

This week Robert and Jazmin talked about Mayor Craig Greenberg's budget request for Louisville Metro Government and also discussed more about the fallout of Andy Barr deciding to run for U.S. Senate.

Morgan Eaves

Jazmin is out this week so Robert was joined by KDP Executive Director Morgan Eaves. She talked about her job and ways to grow the Kentucky Democratic Party, and then discussed the Republicans who might run in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District as well as a final recap of the Kentucky legislative session.

Tariffs Update & University Controversies

This week Robert provided an update about tariffs on Kentucky bourbon and Jazmin walked us through major controversies at both the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky.

Floods, A Senate Campaign Ad, and Andy Beshear Starts a Podcast

This week Robert and Jazmin talked through several news items from this week including tragic flooding throughout Kentucky, a new ad from Pamela Stevenson, and Andy Beshear's new podcast.

Rep. Joshua Watkins on the Session, Explaining the Vetoes, and KDP Reorganization

We welcomed Rep. Joshua Watkins of Louisville to talk to us about his first legislative session this week. He explained his process of trying to improve bad legislation, how the session met his expectations, and his hopes for the future.
Before the interview, Robert and Jazmin talked through the rest of Governor Beshear's vetoes, as well as the Kentucky Democratic Party's reorganization.

Vetoes and Other Stuff

Jazmin discusses the bills vetoed by Andy Beshear, and Robert talks through a few other items involved former elected executive branch officials in Kentucky.