My Old Kentucky Podcast

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

Tort Reform

Jazmin explains to us what a tort is, and we discuss how some tort reform bills are progressing through the legislature.
We discuss the report on ethics during the Beshear Administration
We catch up on the UofL Board of Trustees.

Kentucky General Assembly: One Week, Seven New Laws

Jazmin and Robert discuss the seven new laws passed by the Kentucky legislature this week: two abortion restrictions, three labor laws, a law about legislator pensions, and a law about the UofL board of trustees.  Then, we discuss what might happen when the legislature comes back in February.

KY General Assembly Day 1 + KY Media To Watch

We recorded this episode on January 3 -- the first day of the legislative session.  We went over some of the big news coming out of Frankfort, plus let you know some good sources to check to see what's going on during the days we don't publish a podcast.

How The Legislature Works

Robert explains how the Kentucky legislature operates: how is it structured, who leads it, when does it meet, and what exact does a committee do?  Jazmin updates the ongoing saga of the UofL Foundation and Matt Bevin's impacts on UofL's accreditation.

Yum! Center and UofL Accreditation

Robert brings us the history of the Yum Center and the current status of the arena's finances, and Jazmin tells us what's in store for UofL with it's accreditation issues.  Also discussed: the Kentucky Board of Education's Charter School guidelines, and the end(?) of the committee investigating Matt Bevin's alleged attempts to get Democrats to switch parties.  This episode also includes the first ever bleeping of a curse word on MOKP.

Episode 15 - Social Issues

Jazmin brings us information about how three major social issues might be addressed in future legislative sessions: "religious freedom restoration" laws, "bathrooom bills", and abortion restrictions.  Robert talks to us about news related to Andy Beshear's office being sued for sex discrimination, and Jeff Hoover's new House GOP leadership team.

Episode 14 - Taxes

Jazmin and Robert discuss taxes in Kentucky -- what they are, who pays them, how much gets paid, and how that compares to other states.  Then, they look to Kansas for clues as to what the GOP-led government might do when they are inaugurated.  Finally, some news: charter schools at the board of education, bond ratings at UofL, and a pension update.
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Episode 13 - Charter Schools

Jazmin brings us all kinds of information about Charter Schools -- what they are, how they work, and who they involve.  Robert tells us about news related to President Trump and a non-existant Lincoln plant, as well as incoming Speaker Jeff Hoover.