My Old Kentucky Podcast

Bill Analysis + Cassie Blausey Interview

This week Robert and Jazmin took at look at 6 different bills that are at various points in the legislative process which you should keep at eye on as we move through the session. In addition, the pair interviewed Cassie Blausey, the Democratic candidate in District 29

HB 1 Has Passed (So Have A Few Other Bills)

This week Robert dug into HB 1 -- what the new charter school legislation means for Kentuckians and how the federal program it supports functions. Jazmin looked into the two other bills that the legislature has passed.

The Supreme Court Rules Against Charter Schools and Electric Bills in Eastern Kentucky

This week Jazmin explained the ruling by the Supreme Court of Kentucky, which struck down the legislature's attempts to fund charter schools in the state. It was a unanimous ruling, which is unusual! Then, Robert talks about a major rate increase in front of the Public Service Commission and the discussion that has surrounded that.

Jason Bailey Interview + Beshear Clashes with Republicans

This week we welcomed Jason Bailey to the show! He's the executive director of Kentucky Center for Economic Policy/KY Policy, and he joined us to talk about this year's budget, including significant cuts to healthcare for state workers. Before the interview, Robert and Jazmin talked about Andy Beshear's differences with Auditor Allison Ball and Attorney General Russell Coleman.

Education Bills In The Legislature & Republicans Gone Wild

This week Jazmin discussed several education bills making their way through the legislature, and Robert talked about developments in the US Senate and US House 5 races on the Republican side (with some Democratic news as well)

Rep. Joshua Watkins on the Session so far + Interview with Iva Markicevic Daley

This week Democratic House Whip Joshua Watkins joined Robert and Jazmin to discuss the session so far, including conversations about the budget, education, Medicaid, and more. Then, Robert and Jazmin interview Iva Markicevic Daley, the Democratic candidate in the 99th District.

Session Catchup and Explaining the JCPS cuts

This week Robert and Jazmin talk about Kentuckians reactions to the ICE killings in Minnesota as well as catch up on some of the priority bills in the session so far, and Robert goes in depth on the cuts to JCPS voted on by the school board.

Adrian Paul Bryant on the Lexington Filing Deadline + Robert's Quick Hits

This week, Adrian Paul Bryant of the Herald-Leader joined us to talk about Lexington -- major issue facing the city, as well as the significant turnover the LFUCG council is experiencing. Robert also presented a few quick hits about Craig Greenberg's campaign, JCPS, and Elon Musk backing a US Senate candidate.

Week One of General Assembly and Filing Deadline Reaction

This week Robert and Jazmin talked about the first week of the general assembly and reacted to all the filings that will make up the 2026 elections.

Analyzing the JCPS School Board Supreme Court Case

This week, Jazmin dove deep into the Kentucky Supreme Court ruling which overturned 2022's SB 1, which impacted the way JCPS could govern the school district. Also, Robert looked at some quick hits.