My Old Kentucky Podcast

Rep. Pamela Stevenson, North Fork Evictions, and Derby Day Protests

Our guest this week is Pamela Stevenson, the State Representative for the 43rd in Louisville.  She talked to us about serving in her first legislative session, getting a bill passed, and how she's working to build relationships with all her colleagues.
Jazmin and Robert spoke about a movement related to a development which would result from the eviction of a trailer park in Rowan County, the protests on Derby Day, and a COVID update.

Derby Week, Louisville Focus

This week Robert and Jazmin take a look at a few issues in Louisville, including an update on police and protesting, a potential strike by valets at Churchill Downs, and a discussion about the role of LMPD within Mayor Fischer's 2021 budget.  Plus, as always, a COVID update.

Mayor Ben Baker Interview, Policing Update, and Legislative Session Fallout

Policing Update, Unemployment Pause, and New Candidates for Office

This week Robert and Jazmin talked about several topics in Kentucky government including the hiring of a new Kentucky State Police commissioner, the status of the officers who killed Breonna Taylor, a pause in the unemployment insurance system, and a check in on new candidates for office in 2022.

U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth

This episode features an interview with Congressman John Yarmuth, who serves the people of Jefferson County in Washington D.C.  He spoke to us about the American Rescue Plan Act and how it will be used in Kentucky, his experiences during the insurrection on January 6, Kentucky's response to COVID-19, and how he feels about serving in this Congress versus the previous years he's served in the federal legislature.  Congressman Yarmuth was very generous with his time and opinions, and we were very impressed with how frank many of his answers were -- we hope you enjoy the interview!
In addition, Jazmin and Robert dove deeper into the plan for the ARPA passed by the legislature last week, updated the protest movement in Louisville, and talked about COVID.

The 2021 Kentucky General Assembly Is Over

Jazmin and Robert discuss the end of the legislative session this week, focusing on Governor Beshear's overridden vetoes and the slew of last second bill passed by the legislature.  In addition, a COVID update and a short discussion on KY 120 United becoming an AFT union.

Chuck Corra and Big John Isner of Appodlachia, Plus Andy Beshear's Vetoes

This week we were excited to welcome Chuck Corra and Big John Isner, the hosts of Appodlachia.  They spoke to us about the role of Kentucky in the wider Appalachian context, as well as lots more about politics, culture, and whether or not Robert is allowed to by their "Unapologetically Appalachian" t-shirt.
Ahead of the interview, Robert and Jazmin discussed the veto period, where Andy Beshear has issued several vetoes already and is sure to issue several more.  The pair also discussed the bills left unpassed by the legislature currently, and did a COVID-19 update.

Jameson Cable of the Kentucky History Podcast & The Deluge of Crap at the End of the Session

Jameson Cable of the Kentucky History Podcast joined Robert this week to talk about his show and the importance of history education.  Kentucky History Podcast is great, and if you like MOKP, you should definitely check them out as well!
Everything in the legislative session except the two days after the veto session has now concluded.  LuTisha Buckner joined Robert to talk through more than a dozen bad bills (as well as a few good ones).

Ivy Brashear on Appalchian Identity + Legislative Update

This week, we welcomed Ivy Brashear to our show.  She works for the Mountain Association and writes essays about Appalachian identity.  She talked to us about Appalachian identity in Kentucky, and how it impacts our entire state.  It's a thoughtful conversation that you'll definitely want to hear!
Jazmin and Robert also did a legislative update, discussed the impeachment committee, and discussed the current state of COVID-19 in Kentucky.

Open Records Shenanegans, Abortion Amendments, and JCPS Reopens

Jazmin and Robert discuss the ongoing Kentucky General Assembly and several of the bills making their way through the process, including a bill allowing the Attorney General to prosecute protestors, major changes to the open records law, changes to voting rights, and a constitutional amendment to end abortion in Kentucky.  Also discussed are the reopening of JCPS and a COVID-19 update.