My Old Kentucky Podcast

Dr. Karen Berg, JCPS Settlement, Alison Lundergan Grimes & Board of Elections, Legislator Travel, LRC Takeover & MORE!

What a jam packed show we have for you guys this week!  Dr. Karen Berg, Democratic candidate for the 26th Senate district in Oldham and NE Jefferson Counties visits with us and talks strategy and why she's running.  We've been watching this district pretty closely!  She talked at length about the issues she's passionate about and bringing her message to the voters in Oldham County.
Before that, Jazmin and Robert talked about the settlement between JCPS & the KY Board of Education (removing the need for a takeover).  We also talked about Alison Lundergan Grimes being accused of several things by the Executive Director of the board of elections and the fallout there.  Jazmin did a story about legislator's travel loopholes, Robert talked about the LRC Director's contract not being renewed, and there was an update in the Governor's race.  It's a full show!  Thanks for listening.

LaToya Drake, Rae Hodge on Journalism, Fundraising Update, Medicaid Update, & JCPS Takeover

This week we welcomed LaToya Drake, candidate in Kentucky's 23rd house district, to the show.  She spoke about her reasons for running, her love for south central Kentucky, and what it's like on the ground in Glasgow.  She's a welcome voice in Kentucky!
Jazmin is gone this week, so Robert welcomed Rae Hodge to the show!  They talked a bit about the state of journalism in Kentucky in 2018, Rae gave us a fundraising update, and Robert gave an updated on one of the Medicaid lawsuits (which was dismissed) plus an update on the JCPS takeover (witness lists have been released).

Dustin Burley, JCPS & SROs, Real ID, Bevin's latest offensive statement, plus more!

This week, we were happy to welcome Dustin Burley, candidate for Kentucky's 53rd house district in Anderson, Spencer, and Bullitt Counties.  He spoke about running for office in a rural area as a gay African American man.  He had some great insights about what's truly important to win votes!
Before that, Jazmin and Robert talked about the use of School Resource officers in JCPS, update the implementation of the Real ID act in Kentucky, discuss which of Gov. Bevin's recent offensive statements are truly the MOST offensive, and several other topics!

Sen. Reginald Thomas, Fancy Farm Recap, Adoption Advisors, & Kentucky Board of Education Chair

This week we were honored to welcome Senator Reginald Thomas of Lexington, who spoke to us about his service in Frankfort and about his run for the 6th US Congressional District.  It was great to hear his perspective on running for higher office and what he found valuable about the experience.  He also had great insight about serving in Frankfort.
 
Before out visit with Sen. Thomas, Jazmin and Robert spoke about Fancy Farm, which happened last weekend, the hiring of two new adoption advisors and about the elevation of Hal Heiner to the chair of the State Board of Education.  Plus, this week we have Quick Hits!

Nima Kulkarni, AOC Audit Update, Potential JCPS Settlement, & More

This week, Jazmin and Robert speak with Nima Kulkarni, the Democratic candidate for the 40th House district in Louisville.  Ms. Kulkarni spoke about winning against an 11 term incumbent, her vision for immigration reform on the state level, and how she intends to improve the connection between the people in the 40th District and their government.
Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about the Budget Review Subcommittee meeting about the AOC audit, Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis' offer of a settlement to JCPS, the arrest of nine Occupy ICE protestors at the Heyburn Building in Louisville, and the Supreme Court's docket (which includes three cases related to topics discussed at length on MOKP).

Kelsey Hayes Coots on #OurJCPS, Gov. Bevin's House, Medicaid Update, & More

This week's show includes a conversation between Jazmin, Robert, and Kelsey Hayes Coots, a middle school teacher who also works with Kentucky 120 United and #OurJCPS, groups that oppose the state takeover of Jefferson County Public Schools.  They talked about the takeover and the case against it.
Before that, Jazmin and Robert talk through new updates on Gov. Bevin's house, the restoration of dental and vision benefits for Medicaid Expansion beneficiaries, more shenanegans between Gov. Bevin and the state's boards, and the end of Camp Compasion, which the Occupy ICE movement maintained for 17 days.

AOC Audit, KY Electeds Respond to Trump/Putin, & Papa's Left The House

This week, Robert is on vacation, but criminal defense attorney Clay Kennedy fills in to discuss this week’s news with Jazmin. Jazmin talks about a rough AOC audit. Clay tells us about the Kentucky delegation’s responses to Trump’s meeting with Putin, including comments from John Yarmuth, Mitch McConnell, and others. Finally, they discuss some offensive comments made by Papa John and Matt Bevin and the fallout that resulted.

Rachel Roberts, Occupy ICE, and Gubernatorial Race Kickoff

On this week's show, Jazmin and Robert speak with Rachel Roberts, the Democratic candidate for the 24th Senate district in Northern Kentucky (Campbell, Bracken, and Pendleton counties).  She's a business owner whose won awards for entrepreneurship.  We talked to her about why she's running, how Northern Kentucky is changing, and what she's been able to apply from her business experience to her political career.
Before speaking to her, Jazmin and Robert talked about the Occupy ICE protests that have been ongoing in Louisville since July 3rd, and the start of the 2019 gubernatorial race: Andy Beshear has officially announced, and an article about Attica Scott thinking about running was published this week.

Congressman John Yarmuth, Medicaid Waiver Overturned, Confederate Statues Update, and Capitol Access Policy

This week on the show we were honored to welcome Congressman John Yarmuth!  Congressman Yarmuth has represented the third district of Kentucky (most of Metro Louisville) for six terms.  We spoke about the difference between serving now and when he was first elected, his current race against Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, his thoughts on the upset of Joe Crowley by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the current immigration debate, and what he would do as the chair of the House Budget Committee.  We even took some time to talk about legislative races in Kentucky.  It was a wide ranging conversation that we are excited to share with you!
Before speaking with the Congressman, Jazmin and Robert talk about a federal judge overturning Kentucky's Medicaid Waiver, the city of Louisville's new principles for public art (especially with respect to confederate statues), and an Attorney General opnion about access to the capitol building.  It's a good show!  Thanks for listening!

Gubernatorial Draft featuring Rae Hodge and Josh Mers

This week on the show, Jazmin and Robert invited their friends Josh Mers (former candidate for the 88th House District and co-chair of Lexington Fairness) and Rae Hodge (a journalist most recently with The Daily Line in Springfield, IL, but back in Louisville now) to do a Gubernatorial Draft!  The group takes turns picking Democrats running for office, and there is a bonus round picking Republicans.  We all had a blast making this episode, and we certainly hope you have fun listening.