My Old Kentucky Podcast

Louisville‘s Jail Crisis

This week, Jazmin discusses the crisis at Louisville's jail, which saw three deaths in the span of a week. She discusses their issues with staffing, record keeping, and lots else. She also suggests ways the jail could improve operations and reduce its population responsibly.
Robert talked about four smaller stories that didn't quite rise to full segment length, but together made for some interesting discussion. And, also a COVID update.

Vaccine Mandates Blocked, Redistricting Unfairness, and More

Jazmin and Robert join forces again this week to talk about several topics in Kentucky state government. Jazmin talks about a preliminary injunction Daniel Cameron's office won in federal court, blocking vaccine mandates in three states. Robert updates the redistricting saga, which we learned a bit more about this week. Also addressed are Louisville's west end TIF, an expansion to Louisville's Waterfront Park, and a COVID update.

Interview with Tim Findley, Guest Co-Host McKenzie Cantrell

This week Robert interview Tim Findley, a Democratic candidate for mayor of Louisville. They talked about Pastor Findley's experience as a pastor and how it relates to being a mayor, his stance on several major issues, and how he would approach the job.
Jazmin is out this week, so McKenzie Cantrell joined as co-host! She is the vice chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party and a State Representative from Louisville. Robert and she talked about a couple of different state government stories: the potential merger of the Labor and Education/Workforce cabinets and the rollout of Everybody Counts, an educational initiative in Louisville. Plus, a COVID update.

Carla Dearing Interview + Lexington Mayoral Race and Louisville Policing Update

This week, Democratic Louisville Mayoral candidate Carla Dearing joined Robert and Jazmin to talk about her vision for Louisville and what she would do as mayor. She spoke about her leadership style, how her experiences prepare her for this job, and her stances on several important political issues. She gave very in depth answers to every question, and this interview is worth your time!
During the news segments, Robert talked about the emerging race for Lexington mayor, which gained a candidate about a week ago. Jazmin talked about several policing updates in Louisville, and Robert did a COVID update.

Shameka Parrish-Wright & The Infrastructure Bill‘s Impact on Kentucky

Shameka Parrish-Wright joins Robert and Jazmin this week to talk about her run for mayor of Louisville. She's the first candidate for this office we've spoken to this cycle, and she talked about her experience, public safety, development, and much more!
Also this week, Robert looked into the impact of the infrastructure bill's passage on Kentucky's roads, bridges, internet, and more. Jazmin brings news about Charles Booker's "Kentucky New Deal" and about the future of the juvenile jail in Louisville, plus a COVID update and Quick Hits.

Special Election Recap, Protestor Trial, and More

Robert is flying solo this week! He recaps the special elections which took place on Tuesday, talks about a protestor trial in Louisville stemming from last year's protest in NuLu, talks about redistricting, and does a COVID update.

Heaven Hill Strike & ”Omnibus” Abortion Bill

Today Jazmin and Robert talk about the future of Jacqueline Coleman, the end of the strike at Heaven Hill, Nancy Tate's new abortion restrictions, and COVID.

School Boards and Conflict Plus West End Opportunity Partnership Board Turnover

This week, Jazmin and Robert discuss different levels of school boards and their approach to the increasing violence and unrest at school board meetings. The Kentucky School Board Association and National School Board Association are on different sides of this issue, and JCPS's school board membership weighed in as well. Also, Jazmin talked to us about the West End Opportunity Partnership, which had some board turnover this week. Plus, COVID and Quick Hits.

John Yarmuth Retires, A New Louisville Mayoral Candidate, Daniel Cameron‘s Office at SCOTUS, and More

It was a big week in Kentucky politics, especially in Louisville. Veteran Congressman John Yarmuth decided that this would be his last term, opening up one of the biggest prizes in Kentucky politics. Robert and Jazmin talked about what Congressman Yarmuth has meant to them, and talked about what's next for KY-3. In addition, Carla Dearing joined the field of Democratic candidates vying for the mayor's office. Robert and Jazmin did an introduction to her record and looked at the lane she's trying to fill in this race. In addition, Jazmin discussed Daniel Cameron's trip to the US Supreme Court and his office's case regarding a civil procedure question facing their office, and Robert talked about a Franklin Circuit Court ruling regarding 2021's voucher law. Plus, a COVID update.

Mae Suramek, Candidate for State Rep

This week we welcomed Mae Suramek, Democratic candidate for the 89th district in Madison, Jackson, and Laurel counties to the show. This district has a special election in a few weeks, and we spoke to her about her campaign and why she wants to serve in Frankfort.
In addition, Robert and Jazmin discuss COVID and a report about Andy Beshear's commutations for some Kentuckians at the beginning of the COVID crisis. Plus, a healthy amount of Quick Hits.