My Old Kentucky Podcast

Stefanie Kingsley

This week, we have an interview with Stefanie Kingsley, the only Democratic candidate for the House seat in District 82, which encompasses all of Whitley County and part of Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky.  We discussed why Ms. Kingsley decided to get into the race, and what she hopes to accomplish if she gets elected.  Plus, we talk about the long-term Republican history of this part of the state, and what Ms. Kinglsey will do to try to get this area to elect a Democrat.  Jazmin and Robert were both busy this week, so they recorded this interview last week.  The content train must remain on track! 

Josie Raymond, Beshear Sues Opioid Distributors & A Medicaid Lawsuit

On today's pod, Jazmin and Robert speak with Josie Raymond, a candidate for Kentucky's 31st House District (in Metro Louisville).  She spoke to us about why she's running, what running for office is like as a mother of young children, and the importance of legislators to organize their communities.
Before that, Jazmin and Robert talk about Andy Beshear's new lawsuit suing opioid distributors for flooding Kentucky with pills, a different lawsuit against the Trump administration about Kentucky's Medicaid waiver, and the school shooting tragedy in Marshall County.

Josh Mers & Marsy's Law

This podcast features an interview with Josh Mers, a candidate for Kentucky House District 88.  Our conversation with him begins around 24:30.  Before that, Jazmin and Robert talk through the Trump administration's approval of the Medicaid waiver, the Governor's budget address and request, and then Jazmin talks us through "Marsy's Law" and her issues with the legislation.

The "Do Nothing Week", Jeff Hoover Drama, and Democratic House Retirements

This week, Jazmin and Robert attempt to do an update of the bills that are making their way through the legislature (there aren't very many), and update us all regarding the ongoing saga of Jeff Hoover, who resigned his Speakership fully this week.  Then, the duo talks about the nine (!) Democratic House members retiring this year.

Cherlynn Stevenson

The General Assembly has started!  The first ten minutes of this show recap the start to the session, and Jeff Hoover playing House of Cards.  The rest of the episode is an interview with Cherlynn Stevenson, one of the Democrats running for the 88th District House seat in Southeast Fayette County.  She talked to us about her motivations for running, how she would represent the district, and the issues about which she cares the most.  It was a nice discussion!

RERUN: How the Legislature Works

Jazmin and Robert are celebrating the holidays this week, but we have a relevant rerun for you this week: our episode from last December about how the Kentucky legislature works. 
 
ALSO: we would love it if our listeners would take our short survey at tinyurl.com/mokp-survey.  We're plotting where we want the show to go in the next year and your input is appreciated!

Rep. Dan Johnson, Bevin's Blocks, Who's Speaker?, and the Shortfall Blues

We've got four topics for you today: first, the fallout from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting's story on Dan Johnson and his subsequent suicide, then an update on the status of the ACLU's lawsuit regarding Governor Bevin's blocking habits on social media, followed by some confusion as to whether or not Jeff Hoover is actually still the Speaker of the House, and then finally, we discuss the current year's budget shortfall, the fallout from that, and it's implications for next year's budget.  Plus, as always, Quick Hits!

The Budget Process in Kentucky

With the session coming quickly, this week we bring you a short episode about how the Budget Process works in Kentucky!  We originally recorded a longer episode with a section about Rep. Dan Johnson, but in light of his apparent suicide, we cut that section.

Updates on Sexual Harassment in KY Legislature, Eric C Conn, & the 6th US Congressional Race

This week, Robert brings us an update on the developments in the story about the sexual harassment scandal engulfing the Kentucky legislature.  Then, Jazmin tells us about the capture of Eric C. Conn in Honduras.  Lastly, Robert gives us an update about the Democratic primary for the 6th US Congressional District, which has a new challenger in Lexington Mayor Jim Gray.  And, as always, QUICK HITS.

Movies and Roads

This week, Jazmin talks about Kentucky's film incentive, which has been in the news several times recently due to an investigation by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.  Robert talks about the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet -- how it's funded and how decisions are made there, plus how policies have changed over the past few years.  Then, as always, QUICK HITS.