My Old Kentucky Podcast

Quick Hits Extravaganza!

We had to scramble a little to come up with a show this week, but we're pretty proud of the result!  We hit eight pieces of news that happened this week, but no deep dive into policy.  Discussed on this week's show are:
Governor Bevin's Vetoes
The Legislature's Veto Overrides
Final Passage of SB1 (Education Bill)
Governor Bevin Signs HB 410 (Real ID Law)
Mayor Greg Fischer Running For Third Term
Mayor of Bardstown May Be Removed From Office
Court Case Between ACLU and Kentucky Over HB2 (Ultrasound Abortion Law) Heating Up, &
Kentucky Operating As Though Medicaid Waiver Will Be Implemented

Trump's Visit (featuring Michael Powell) and Foster Care

Swiss Army Man Michael Powell joins Robert and Jazmin to discuss President Donald Trump's visit to Louisville (Michael attended and wrote about the visit for LEO).  Then, Jazmin explains Kentucky's foster care system and Governor Matt Bevin's attempts to reform it.

Wrapping Up The Session

Jazmin and Robert wrap up the session's main voting period by catching up on all the bills they've discussed so far, including:
HB 520 & HB 471 - Charter Schools
SB 1 - Education Reform
SB 222 - “War on Louisville”
HB 14 - “Blue Lives Matter”
SB 120 - Criminal Justice Reform
SB 153 - Funding for Higher Education
HB 330 - Yum Center Financing
HB 151 - “Neighborhood Schools”
HB 315 - The Gang Bill
HB 410 - REAL ID

Charter Schools Wild Week, Constitutional Convention, & Bills Becoming Law

This week's topics:
The wild week for the Charter Schools bill, it might be in some trouble!
A potential constitutional convention to make changes to the US constitution
A summary of several bills that are now awaiting the Governor's signature.
There's a slight audio issue between the 4' mark and the 5' mark.  Our apologies.

Attorney General's Responsibilities, Neighborhood Schools, & Gangs

Jazmin and Robert are feeling healthier this week and return with a new show! Topics:
A new bill which would require the Attorney General to defend laws passed by the legislature
The "Neighborhood Schools" bill, including a discussion about the history of integration in Louisville
The "Gangs" bill, which would increase penalties and expand the definition of a "gang" in Kentucky

Criminal Justice Reform, Education catch up, and more War on Louisville

Jazmin and Robert discuss:
The criminal justice reforms making their way through the legislature
The various education reforms also making their way through the legislature
Two bills targeted at changing Louisville Metro.

Sanctuary Cities, Blue Lives Matter, & Frankfort remaking Louisville's Government

This episode Jazmin and Robert discuss:
What does it mean to be a sanctuary city?  What would it mean if Louisville became one?
The passage of the Blue Live Matter bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives and some political fallout
A bill filed in the Kentucky House which would significantly alter Louisville Metro's government.

Ban the Box & Education Reform

Jazmin is back on this week's episode!  The duo discusses:
Banning the box requiring felons to identify themselves in the executive branch job listings
Senate Bill 1, an education reform bill under consideration
The New Kentucky Project conference
Plus, QUICK HITS.

Matt Bevin's Facebook Live Video & Other Updates

Robert is all alone this week, but he is still bringing you all the KY government updates you need during this wild week.
Matt Bevin goes directly to the people in a Facebook Live video excoriating Andy Beshear.  But, his video had some...truth problems.
And update into the Tim Longmeyer scandal
The committee investigating the party switching allegations is mercifully over, and
Robert recaps the KCEP conference

Attica Scott

Jazmin and Robert welcome Attica Scott to the show!  She's our first ever guest!
We discussed
Why and how she got into politics
The difference between serving in Metro Council and the Kentucky House
The current legislative session
What it's like being the only woman of color in a legislature of 138 people
How she uses social media