My Old Kentucky Podcast

JCPS Transportation Catastrophe

This week, most of the show focused on the troubled start to the school year for JCPS. Robert dug into what happened, why it happened, and what might happen in the future. Jazmin shared her insights into the UPS contract situation, where workers are in the midst of deciding whether to approve a historic contract.

Michael Bowman Interview, Education Issues, and a Letter from UK

This week we interviewed Michael Bowman, the Democratic candidate for Treasurer. He talked to us about what he's learned since his run for Treasurer in 2019, how he's approaching this year's campaign, and his sense of the energy on the campaign trail.
Before that, Robert and Jazmin talked about Jason Glass's departure from Kentucky, JCPS's final policy about SB 150, and a letter written in March to Rep. James Tipton from UK healthcare about trans healthcare.

Cherlynn Stevenson Interview & Daniel Cameron Picks Robby Mills

Robert flies solo today and brings us a show about Daniel Cameron's selection of Robby Mills as Daniel Cameron's running mate and Craig Greenberg's selection of Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel as the LMPD chief. Afterwards, he talks to House Democratic Caucus Chair Cherlynn Stevenson about her elevation to leadership, her multiple close elections, and the political situation in Lexington.

Cassie Chambers Armstrong

This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Cassie Chambers Armstrong, the Kentucky Senator for District 19. She spoke about her decision to run for Senate, her experience in her first session, and her hopes for future sessions of the legislature. Before interviewing her, there were a few news items.
 
No show next week! We are going on vacation!

What’s Daniel Cameron Been Up To?

Jazmin takes a look at several small stories about Daniel Cameron and Robert and she put together the story he is trying to tell voters as the campaign moves forward. Robert recaps a big series on hemp by the Herald-Leader, and there are several quick hits.

SB 150 Blocked, Donald Trump Coming to Kentucky, and More

This week Jazmin and Robert discussed four stories: a federal court's decision to block implementation of parts of SB 150, Donald Trump's (and Daniel Cameron's) appearance at Eric Deters' Freedom Fest this fall, the dismissal of an abortion lawsuit, and the match up for the special election in HD 93.

Campaign Finance Drama, Louisville Metro Budget, an an embarassment from Kentucky Today (with Emilie McKiernan)

This week Emilie McKiernan joined Robert to talk through drama about campaign finance from both the Beshear and the Cameron campaigns this week. Then, we talk about Louisville Metro's budget, which passed unanimously this week, and then we end the show by talking about an embarrassing article from Kentucky Today.

We Don’t Know What To Think about the Louisville Urban League

This week Jazmin digs into a lawsuit filed by Dr. Kish Kumi Price against her former employer, the Louisville Urban League. From what we know now, it's hard to say what to think! In addition, Robert talked about Lexington's budget, which passed this week. Finally, there were plenty of quick hits to talk about.

They Messed Up SB 150

This week Jazmin explains to us new guidance around SB 150, where the Kentucky Department of Education uncovered that legislators used the word "or" when they probably meant to use "and." In addition, Robert brings a lot of quick hits.

LGBTQ+ Pride in Kentucky

This week Jazmin took us on a journey to learn the often joyful history of LGBTQ+ folks here in Kentucky. LGBTQ+ people have always been with us and have had a significant impact on our state through the years, and Jazmin showed us when and how.
Robert talked this week about the Lexington growth boundary changes and a few quick hits.