My Old Kentucky Podcast

Allison Wiseman joins to talk US Senate

This week Allison Wiseman joins Robert to talk about Dale Romans' entry into the US Senate race and her take on the state of the Democratic Primary, plus a few quick hits.

UPS Plane Crash & Quick Hits

This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the horrific plane crash in Louisville as well as several smaller news items from this week.

Spooky SNAP Cuts and Spooky Data Center Updates

This week Jazmin spoke to us about the impact of SNAP benefits disappearing for many Kentuckians during the Government Shutdown and Robert talked about the approval of 2 new power generation projects LG&E/KU has proposed.

Ricardo Santiago on Americana Community Center's Future + FEC Reports

This week Ricardo Santiago joined us to speak about his new job at the Executive Director at the Americana Community Center. We had spoken about the center's uncertain future in the wake of it's federal funding being cut, and Ricky talked to us about how Americana was approaching it's future--including ways for everyone to get involved.
During the first part of the show Robert and Jazmin discussed the federal election commission fundraising reports and spoke about a JCPS task force.

Quick Hits Solo Show

Robert is flying solo this week! He talks about four smaller stories that mostly update issues MOKP has been tracking this year.

Joel Willett Interview, Louisville Appointments, and a new US Senate candidate

This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Joel Willett, one of the Democratic candidates for US Senate in 2026. In addition, they talked about Mayor Greenberg's appointments to the County Clerk and Sheriff positions, plus Amy McGrath's entry into the US Senate race.

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.