My Old Kentucky Podcast

Chris Preece Interview, COVID Update, and Rand Paul's Bad Week

This week Chris Preece joins Robert and Jazmin to talk about his run for US Congress. He told us about why he's running, how he will approach running against Andy Barr, and what kind of Congressperson he would be.
Prior to the interview, Robert brings a big COVID update about the state of the pandemic and the beginning of school, and Jazmin tells us about a few rough stories for Rand Paul over the past few weeks.

The Eviction Moratorium in Kentucky

This week Robert and Jazmin talk about the situation with the CDC's eviction moratorium in Kentucky, the increased spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky, and several quick hits.

Rep. Rachel Roberts On Her Plan to Legalize Marijuana

This week, Rep. Rachel Roberts joined us to talk about her new plan to legalize marijuana and expunge the criminal records for the people who have been convicted of marijuana crimes in the past. She told us about how she became a leader on this issue and talked to us about how she hopes this legislation can make a big impact -- even if it cannot pass the legislature as it's being written right now.
Before the interview, Robert and Jazmin talked about a big scandal at Kentucky State University and their plan to get back on the right track, a big hullabaloo at the most recent JCPS School Board meeting, and Kentucky's rising COVID case count.

A New Candidate in the Louisville Mayor's Race

This week on MOKP, Jazmin and Robert discussed the entrance of David Nicholson into the Louisville mayor's race, as well as other developments including a big endorsement for Craig Greenberg. Then, Jazmin updated several issues about policing in Louisville, and the two discussed COVID in more detail than usual as the delta variant sweeps through the state.

Josie Raymond Talks About Get UP Louisville

Josie Raymond joined Robert and Jazmin in the second half of the show to talk about a new effort called Get UP Louisville, which is working to ensure universal pre-k for all 3 and 4 year olds in Kentucky's largest county. It's a big effort and a lot of work has been done already!
Earlier in the show, Jazmin and Robert talked about Mike Harmon's new campaign for Governor, Michael Adams' big week (testifying in front of a US House committee and getting a subpoena), Kentucky's $1.1 billion surplus, and the worst COVID week in a long time.

Charles Booker and Attica Scott are Running For Federal Office

This week, three Kentuckians announced their candidacies for federal office in Kentucky, including Charles Booker (running for U.S. Senate) and Attica Scott (running for Congress against John Yarmuth). We discussed these announcements, as well as a huge hearing on "Critical Race Theory" in Frankfort during an interim committee, fundraising reports in the Louisville Mayor's race, and several lawsuit updates.

Interview with Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman

This week, Jazmin is solo as she talks about two important announcements from Governor Beshear. She discusses the name, image, and likeness executive order and the $1,500 work incentive, as well as a few COVID statistics and quick hits. Then Robert joins Jazmin from the beach to interview Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman. We talked about her dual role as Lieutenant Governor and Education Secretary, education policy, and more. 

Lawsuit Roundup & Louisville Budget

This week, Jazmin brought a lawsuit roundup -- catching us up on lawsuits we've talked about on the show before and introducing a few news ones.  Robert talked about Metro Council passing their budget amendment, and how their budget differs from Mayor Fischer's, which he announced in April.

Checking In with Josh Mers, Fayette County Democratic Party Chair, plus Louisville Mayor Talk

This week MOKP welcomed our friend Josh Mers, the new chair of the Fayette County Democratic Party. He talked about his current role and the future of the Democratic Party in Lexington. He's got some great plans!
Jazmin and Robert also discussed the current state of the contract between the state and Sunrise Family Services (a foster care provider who objects to LGBTQ parents), as well a talk about the changes to the race for Louisville Mayor, among other updates.

Checking In With Kentucky Fairness, Plus Critical Race Theory in Kentucky

This week, Robert and Jazmin interviewed Chris Hartman, the Director of Kentucky Fairness. It's been two years since we last checked in with him, and a lot has changed in the fight for LGBTQ equality and liberation in Kentucky over that time! He talked to us about what Fairness is doing now, and talked a little about how things have changed over the past 12 years.
In the earlier part of the show, Robert analyzes BR 60 and 69, bill requests that seek to eliminate the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Kentucky and how that national movement has made it's way to Kentucky. Jazmin tells us about two lawsuits Daniel Cameron is involved in, including suing the EPA and trying to mandate fees for people who want their felonies expunged. Finally, we have a COVID update and some quick hits.