My Old Kentucky Podcast

Maddie Shepard on State Education Funding and JCPS Budget + More

This week Maddie Shepard joins Robert and Jazmin to talk about the Protect Our Schools KY effort to increase education spending in Frankfort by $718 million, as well as the recent news about the JCPS budget. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discuss the evolving Democratic side of the 2026 US Senate race and a recent controversy involving a vote by Morgan McGarvey.

Louisville Republicans Have a Crime Plan

Jazmin and Robert dig into the plan put forth by Louisville Metro Council Republicans and whether or not it actually addresses "crime," and update several stories the show has been following.

Kentucky's Revenue Issues, Charter Schools Before the Supreme Court, and More

Jazmin and Robert took on five topics this week:
Kentucky's revenue did not meet the criteria set by Republicans for a tax cut, and may even be in a shortfall
The Charter School funding mechanism created by Republicans will go before the Supreme Court of Kentucky
Mayor of London Randall Weddle was ousted from his position last week
LG&E/KU may be shirking their climate pledges
There is a new candidate for Congress on the Democratic side in Kentucky 6.

Blue Oval SK Union Election, More Fayette County School Drama, and a Crime Outrage in Louisville

This week we catch up on two stories we've discussed before: the union election in Hardin County at the Blue Oval SK plant and Fayette County Public Schools' ongoing budget disaster. In addition, Jazmin talks about a crime story involving shock probation that has many Republicans in Louisville talking.

Louiville Mayor Greenberg's Communication Situation & A Union Election in Hardin County

This week Jazmin talked about a story making the rounds about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's communication department and Robert talked about the union election at the Blue Oval SK plant in Glendale.

Fayette County Public Schools Update & Gun Violence in Louisville

This week Robert and Jazmin discussed the ongoing issues regarding the Fayette County School System's budget as well as discuss criminal justice issue related to gun violence plaguing Louisville during the first week of school.

Kim Davis' Lawsuit & Nuclear Power in Paducah

This week Jazmin explains Kim Davis' lawsuit which she hopes to argue before the Supreme Court, and Robert talks about multiple nuclear power projects coming to Paducah.

Robert Reacts and Ralph Alvarado Profile

Robert is back this week, and Jazmin asked him about the news of the day, plus Robert does a profile on Ralph Alvarado and his career in Kentucky (and Tennessee) politics as he launches his campaign for the 6th District US Congress seat.

Courts and Campaign Quick Hits

Jazmin is solo this week and comes bearing Courts Quick Hits and Campaign Quick Hits, including what’s going on with Brett Hankison and Kim Davis, new challengers in the KY-6 Congressional race, and more!

Data Center Debacles and Department of Education Audits

This week, Jazmin talked to us about an audit of the Department of Education and Robert talked to us about issues surrounding a data center in Oldham County.