In this week’s episode of The Blue Dot, Brian and Natalie recap a busy stretch of candidate interviews ahead of Kentucky’s May 19th Primary and outline the show’s upcoming episodes
They cover several major stories from around Kentucky, including Senator Mitch McConnell’s recent hospitalization, growing local opposition to county jail agreements with ICE, and the dramatic expansion of ICE’s federal budget amid state-level cuts impacting healthcare and rural hospitals.
The hosts also break down Kentucky’s competing policy agendas: Democrats’ “Common Vision for the Commonwealth”—
Finally, they highlight Democratic‑backed bills unlikely to move forward in the Republican‑controlled legislature, including efforts to repeal right‑to‑work laws, require insurance to cover medically necessary infant formula, reduce taxes on essential health items, and ensure menstrual products are available in schools.
