Shows
My Old Kentucky PodcastData Center Debacles and Department of Education AuditsThis week, Jazmin talked to us about an audit of the Department of Education and Robert talked to us about issues surrounding a data center in Oldham County.
2025-07-1643 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastCrystal Rodgers' Case Verdict & "Big Beautiful Bill" Act's impacts on KentuckyThis week Jazmin discussed the news related to the verdict in the case of Crystal Rodgers' murder and Robert talked in depth about the impacts of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on Kentucky, and how the bill works.
2025-07-0953 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastNate Morris Is Running, Sarah Ritter Guest HostsThis week Sarah Ritter joins Robert to talk about Nate Morris running for US Senate and about what's going on in Lexington.
2025-07-0253 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastA Short Show With A Few Quick HitsRobert and Jazmin both are busy this week, so the show is just 10 minutes of quick hits from Robert -- two involved Kentucky's US Congressional delegation, and an update to a story from last week.
2025-06-2411 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastCherlynn Stevenson Interview, Daniel Grossberg hearing, and moreThis week Robert and Jazmin were joined by US Congressional District 6 Democratic candidate Cherlynn Stevenson, who spoke to us from the road about her race for Congress. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discussed a hearing on a lawsuit filed by Daniel Grossberg, the KDP Convention, the "No Kings" Protests, and the "People's Consent Decree" resolution passed by the Louisville Metro Council.
2025-06-1847 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastNicholas Hazelett Interview + CD 6 Candidates and School UpdatesRobert and Jazmin are joined by Nicholas Hazelett this week to talk about Democratic organizing in Eastern Kentucky. Before that, they discuss two new candidates in the 6th Congressional District as well as updates about Kentucky's two largest school districts.
2025-06-1148 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastCrystal Rogers Update and Lexington Schools Tax Increase DramaThis week Robert and Jazmin discuss the first criminal trial involving the Crystal Rogers killing and talk about the wild path Fayette County Public Schools is taking to try and fill its deficit hole.
2025-06-0529 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastBig Louisville News: No Consent Decree & New JCPS SuperintendentThis week Jazmin and Robert talked about two major Louisville stories: the Trump administration's decision to seek a dismissal of the consent decree with LMPD and JCPS hiring a new superintendent.
2025-05-2828 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAnother Terrible Storm in Kentucky & A Medicaid Discussion with Dustin PugelThis week, Robert and Jazmin discussed the deadly storm that ripped through Kentucky over the weekend and the government's response to it. In addition, Robert discussed the major Medicaid cuts being discussed in Washington D.C. right now.
2025-05-2152 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastCherlynn Stevenson in running in District 6This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the entrance of Cherlynn Stevenson in Congressional District 6, as well as two Louisville stories which form a parable about openness in government.
2025-05-1436 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAndy's Nascent Run for President and University UpdatesThis week Robert and Jazmin talked about Andy's not-yet-declared-but-probably-existant campaign for US President, as well as updates to multiple stories about UofL and UK.
2025-05-0736 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastLouisville Budget Request and More Andy Barr TalkThis week Robert and Jazmin talked about Mayor Craig Greenberg's budget request for Louisville Metro Government and also discussed more about the fallout of Andy Barr deciding to run for U.S. Senate.
2025-04-3042 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastMorgan EavesJazmin is out this week so Robert was joined by KDP Executive Director Morgan Eaves. She talked about her job and ways to grow the Kentucky Democratic Party, and then discussed the Republicans who might run in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District as well as a final recap of the Kentucky legislative session.
2025-04-231h 06My Old Kentucky PodcastTariffs Update & University ControversiesThis week Robert provided an update about tariffs on Kentucky bourbon and Jazmin walked us through major controversies at both the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky.
2025-04-1637 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastFloods, A Senate Campaign Ad, and Andy Beshear Starts a PodcastThis week Robert and Jazmin talked through several news items from this week including tragic flooding throughout Kentucky, a new ad from Pamela Stevenson, and Andy Beshear's new podcast.
2025-04-0937 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastRep. Joshua Watkins on the Session, Explaining the Vetoes, and KDP ReorganizationWe welcomed Rep. Joshua Watkins of Louisville to talk to us about his first legislative session this week. He explained his process of trying to improve bad legislation, how the session met his expectations, and his hopes for the future.
Before the interview, Robert and Jazmin talked through the rest of Governor Beshear's vetoes, as well as the Kentucky Democratic Party's reorganization.
2025-04-021h 05My Old Kentucky PodcastVetoes and Other StuffJazmin discusses the bills vetoed by Andy Beshear, and Robert talks through a few other items involved former elected executive branch officials in Kentucky.
2025-03-2648 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastThe Veto Period Has BegunAs of Friday, all the bills that won't be able to survive a veto by Governor Beshear had to be passed -- so Republicans came out big with a lot of secret priorities that were passed at the last second. We went through all of those and meanwhile Jazmin updated the status of all the bills we've been tracking so far this legislative session.
2025-03-1940 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastA Major Session UpdateThis week Robert and Jazmin run down the priority bills in the House and Senate, as well as a few other bills making their way through the legislature.
2025-03-1239 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastSenate Priority Bills + Other UpdatesJazmin is back this week and she walked us through the ten bills the Senate is prioritizing.
2025-03-0542 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastMitch McConnell RetiresThis week Deric Senecal joined Robert to talk about what's next for Kentucky's US Senate seat now that Mitch McConnell has decided to retire, as well as a session update. Deric also spoke about Louisville Young Democrats.
2025-02-2644 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastLots of Bad Bills and A Couple of Good OnesThis week Robert and Allison Wiseman talked about the JCPS superintendent search as well as several bills making their way through the legislature.
2025-02-1948 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastSession Catch-UpThis week Robert and Jazmin went over several updates about the 2025 legislative session, and a few more quick hits.
2025-02-1246 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastPam Stevenson Running For US Senate, Mitch McConnell on 60 Minutes, and Bourbon TariffsThis week Jazmin explained a plethora of news stories and Robert went in depth about the impact of potential tariffs on the bourbon industry.
2025-02-0437 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastDustin Reinstedler Interview, Trump Administration Impacts, and Understanding Mitch McConnellThis week on the show Robert and Jazmin interviewed Kentucky AFL-CIO President Dustin Reinstedler about his role, the role of AFL-CIO in Kentucky, and about the labor movement in Kentucky.
Before that, Jazmin went over how the new Trump administration is already impacting Kentuckians, and Robert did a deep dive into Mitch McConnell and his role in the modern day Republican Party.
2025-01-291h 04My Old Kentucky PodcastLeader Pamela Stevenson Interview, Students Suing the Legislature, and Metro Council ShenanegansThis week Robert and Jazmin talked about two major issues: the student voice team suing the legislature about the adequacy of the education system, and the surprising election of a Metro Council President. Afterwards, Robert sits down with Pamela Stevenson to talk about her first term as Democratic leader in the Kentucky House.
2025-01-2255 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastThe First Week of Session / FOP and the Consent DecreeThis week Robert and Jazmin discussed the first week of the session, which included a vote on one bill and the introduction of both HB 1 and 2, as well as the Louisville Police Union's opposition to the consent decree involving the DOJ and LMPD
2025-01-1438 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastMajor Supreme Court Decision About Louisville, and the Start of the SessionThe legislative session began today, but the big news discussed on this show happened over the break, when the Supreme Court of Kentucky made a significant decision about how the legislature could make rules specifically for Louisville.
2025-01-0841 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastLMPD Consent DecreeThis week, Jazmin brings us the news about the LMPD consent decree and Robert talks about the rest of the news.
There will be no show for the next two weeks -- enjoy the holiday!
2024-12-1841 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastJazmin and Allison discuss the JCPS Task Force and Other ThingsThis week Jazmin and Allison Wiseman got together to discuss several items including the task force which may some day break up JCPS.
2024-12-1133 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastLogan Gatti Co-hosts, Medical Marijuana Starts, Cops & JCPS, plus moreThis week Logan Gatti joined Robert to talk about the Louisville Democratic Party, and the pair talked about the news of the week.
2024-12-041h 02My Old Kentucky PodcastNew Democratic Leaders and a Final Word on the ElectionThis week Robert and Jazmin talked about the Democrats electing three new leaders in the House and delivered a final word of analysis on the 2024 election.
2024-11-2632 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAndy Beshear, Jacqueline Coleman, the ACLU, and BatteriesThis week Jazmin and Robert talked about the future political careers of Andy Beshear and Jacqueline Coleman as well as a lawsuit being brought by the ACLU, plus news about multiple battery plants across Kentucky.
2024-11-2031 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastElection Analysis and Early Session PreviewThis week Jazmin and Robert took a deeper dive into the election results, and also previewed what might happen during the next legislative session.
Also, subscribe on Patreon to hear our special episode with Kelsey Hayes Coots, the campaign manager of Better Schools Kentucky.
2024-11-1351 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastElection Night 2024It wasn't fun but we're here to talk about it.
2024-11-0654 minMy Old Kentucky Podcast2024 Election PreviewIn this episode, Robert and Jazmin preview all the major elections facing the Kentucky House, the Louisville Metro Council, the LFUCG Council, the State Senate, the Judiciary, the constitutional amendments, and, if you can believe it, even more.
2024-10-291h 30My Old Kentucky PodcastTyler Chapman Interview, Protective Order Issued against Brenda Monarrez, and Park Rangers in LouisvilleThis week Allison Wiseman joined Robert to talk to Tyler Chapman, the Democratic candidate in District 27. He spoke about running in his hometown and running while looking forward instead of backwards. Before speaking with him, Allison and Robert talked about the protective order issued against Brenda Monarrez, and the Park Ranger program in Louisville.
2024-10-2350 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastEmma Curtis Interview and Amendment Two Campaign UpdateThis week our guest was Emma Curtis, a candidate for Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in District 4. She would be the first trans person elected in Lexington, and spoke to us about her passion for government and especially local issues.
Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert caught up by talking about the Amendment Two campaign (which would legalize tax money for vouchers if it passed) as well as a few other items.
2024-10-1659 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastLauren Hines InterviewThis week Robert spoke with Lauren Hines, a candidate for Kentucky House in Western Kentucky. She talked about what makes her district special, why she'd been a good state rep, and what it will take to win back Western Kentucky for Democrats.
Before that, Robert went over a few quick hits.
2024-10-0927 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastZack Hall Interview, Marty Pollio Retires, and More!This week Robert and Allison Wiseman sat down to discuss several issues throughout the state, including Marty Pollio's retirement, a US Department of Education report about JCPS's discipline of Black children, and Craig Greenberg's decision to enforce an old ordinance about face masks.
In addition, Robert interviewed Zack Hall, the Democratic candidate in District 84, which includes Perry, Breathitt, and Owsley Counties. He spoke about running as a Democrat in a southeastern Kentucky district, and what issues he hopes to impact in Frankfort.
2024-10-021h 12My Old Kentucky PodcastDaniel Grossberg's Bad Behavior and a Letcher County Courthouse ShootingThis week Robert and Jazmin discuss updates to the Daniel Grossberg situation, which saw several prominent Democrats calling for his resignation as well as a shooting at the Letcher County courthouse in which the Sheriff killed a Judge.
2024-09-2543 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastJosie Raymond Interview, LMPD Hires a Chief, and Shootings Along I-75This week we welcomed Josie Raymond back to My Old Kentucky Podcast. She talked to us about her decision to forgo reelection to the House of Representatives in order to run for Metro Council, and what she hopes to accomplish at City Hall in her next term.
Before speaking with Josie, Robert and Jazmin spoke about LMPD hiring a new chief and about the shootings that occurred along I-75 last week.
2024-09-1841 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastDouble Interview: Deb Ison Flowers and Matt GoldenThis week we featured two guests: Deb Ison Flowers who is running for Kentucky House in Distrcit 60 in Boone County, and Matt Golden, who is running for Louisville Metro Council in District 16 in Northeast Jefferson County.
2024-09-1155 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastJennifer Sierra Interview, DEI at Kentucky Universities, and a Juvenile Justice UpdateThis week Jennifer Sierra joined us on the show to discuss her run for State Senate in Kenton County. She spoke about how important the issue of abortion rights were to her as well as all the other issues that motivated her to run for office.
Before speaking to her, Robert and Jazmin discussed changes to DEI organizations at the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University, and talked about an update to the juvenile justice stories we've been following for a few years.
2024-09-0455 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastErin Marshall Interview, Andy at DNC, Daniel Grossberg Should Resign, Nima Kulkarni's Issues, Plus MoreWhat a packed episode! Erin Marshall is our guest this week. She's running for U.S. Congress in the 1st District, which stretches from Western Kentucky to (hilariously) Frankfort. She talked to us about her experience in politics so far, why she chose to run for U.S. Congress, and much more.
During the first half of the show, Robert and Jazmin discussed the Daniel Grossberg scandal, the Nima Kulkarni Supreme Court ruling, a sex scandal in the LFUCG council, and some quick hits.
2024-08-281h 02My Old Kentucky PodcastWilanne Stangel Interview + Allison Fills In AgainRobert and Allison were the hosts this week and they ran down several pieces of news about a major fundraising call in Kentucky, scandals in both Louisville and Lexington, and more.
During the second part of the show, Robert interviewed Wilanne Stangel, the Democratic candidate in District 69 in Northern Kentucky.
2024-08-141h 00My Old Kentucky PodcastHome of the Innocents and Adam Moore InterviewsThis week we had two guests! First up was Lydia Bell of Home of the Innocents, a Louisville non-profit serving children and young adults who received a line item in the Kentucky budget. We also had Adam Moore, the candidate for House District 45 in Lexington. He talked to us about his race and how he plans to flip the district this year.
Before the interviews, Robert and Jazmin addressed a few issues in a quick hits segment.
2024-08-071h 03My Old Kentucky PodcastAndy Beshear Apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew and Chris Kolb's Resignation with Guest Host Allison WisemanJazmin and guest co-host (and Andy Beshear stan) Allison Wiseman talk about what's going on with Kentucky Young Dems, Governor Beshear's name continuing to be mentioned in the VP conversation, and Chris Kolb's resignation from the JCPS School Board.
2024-07-3136 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAndy Beshear in the Veepstakes and Interview With Taylor JollyOur guest this week is Taylor Jolly, the Democratic candidate in House District 33 in Louisville. He talked to us about why he's running, what he's passionate about, and what he's hearing at the doors of voters.
During the first half of the show, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's chances to become Kamala Harris' VP candidate and also did a roundup of quick hits.
2024-07-2443 minMy Old Kentucky Podcast"Laws In Limbo" & Long Form Articles to ReadThis week we talked through more bills the executive branch cannot implement due to a lack of funding and looked at four longer form articles in different outlets which you should read.
2024-07-1736 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastKate Farrow Interview & Andy Beshear's Big WeekOur guest this week was Kate Farrow, the Democratic candidate for House in District 48. She told us about her district, her campaign, and the issues she hopes to impact in Frankfort.
Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's big week, which saw him become a major player in the Presidential election this year.
2024-07-1039 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastColleen Davis Interview, SB 151 Implementation Drama, and Two LawsuitsThis week Colleen Davis joined Robert and Jazmin to discuss her run for House District 31 in Louisville. She talked about deciding to run for office, what she hopes to accomplish, and why she thinks she was recruited for the job.
Before speaking to her, Robert discussed the stalled implementation of SB 151 and the fallout from that, and Jazmin discussed two lawsuits: one about three Jewish women suing over Kentucky's abortion laws, and another involving KFTC suing about the voter rolls.
2024-07-0349 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastInterview with Joshua Watkins, LMPD "Sexual Harassment Web" and a Certificate of Need ExplainerThis week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Joshua Watkins, the person who will certainly be elected to the House of Representatives in District 42 this fall. We talked to him about what he hopes to accomplish, how he will bring his experience to Frankfort, and why he's running for this office in the first place.
During the first half of the show, Jazmin walks us through the tangled web of sexual harassment claims made against LMPD officers, and Robert explains what the heck Certificate of Need is.
2024-06-2655 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastHeather Crabbe Interview, LMPD Chief Suspended, & MoreThis week Jazmin and Robert spoke to Heather Crabbe, the Democratic candidate in House District 64. She's a former public defender, law school administrator, and is running hard for this seat. Before that, Robert and Jazmin spoke about two really bad stories about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault within LMPD, plus several other smaller stories.
2024-06-1952 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastKiana Fields and Aaron Currin InterviewsThis week Jazmin and Robert interviewed two candidates: Kiana Fields, who is running in Senate District 17, and Aaron Currin, who is running in House District 65.
2024-06-1242 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastBrandon Long Interview, Scottie Scheffler's case dismissed, and KY Republicans React to TrumpThis week, Kentucky House candidate Brandon Long talked to us about his candidacy in Northern Kentucky, then Robert and Jazmin discuss Scottie Scheffler's case and talk about Kentucky Republicans' reaction to Donald Trump's conviction.
2024-06-0555 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastLMPD arrests Scottie Scheffler, Nima Kulkarni's ballot access saga, and moreThis week Robert and Jazmin catch everybody up on a few news stories from the past two weeks, including LMPD arresting the #1 golfer in the world and the court case about Nima Kulkarni's ballot access.
2024-05-2957 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastPrimary Election Reactions & Matt Lehman InterviewThe primary election was Tuesday and Robert and Jazmin have all the takes you can handle. Plus, an interview with Democratic candidate for State House in Northern Kentucky, Matt Lehman.
2024-05-231h 25My Old Kentucky PodcastAttica Scott Interview, Bad Vibes at JCPS, and a Congressional PreviewThis week we welcomed back Attica Scott to the show. She's running for Kentucky Senate this year, and we talked to her about that as well as about her legacy and how she would serve if elected.
Before the interview, Robert gave an update about the bad vibes invading JCPS's leadership and Jazmin previewed the Congressional primaries across the state.
2024-05-1554 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAnne Gay Donworth Interview and Democratic Primary PreviewThis week we welcome Anne Gay Donworth to the show to talk about her run in the Democratic primary for District 76 in the Kentucky House. She spoke about how she decided to run, what issues animate her, and why she's qualified for the seat.
Also in this show, Jazmin does a preview of all the Democratic (and LFUCG council) races, and Robert joins in with some quick hits.
2024-05-081h 03My Old Kentucky PodcastRick Adams Interview, KREF Filings, and Republican PrimariesThis week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Rick Adams, a Democratic candidate for District 41 in the Highlands. He spoke about why he wants to serve in Frankfort, what he believes he can get done, and what it's been like campaigning this year.
Also discussed on this episode are interesting findings from this quarter's KREF report, a rundown of GOP primaries, and an overview of Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's budget address.
2024-05-011h 02My Old Kentucky PodcastMedical Cannabis During the Session & Louisville Policing UpdateThis week Jazmin explains several developments having to do with Louisville's policing, and Robert talks about changes to the medical cannabis system that passed during the legislative session.
2024-04-2432 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastMolly Gene Crain Interview + Session Ending & JCPS Busing ResolutionThis week we kicked off our interviews with 2024 candidates by interviewing Molly Gene Crain, the candidate for Kentucky Senate in District 27. She spoke about her passion for public service, her reasons for running, and what she hopes to accomplish in Frankfort.
Robert and Jazmin also discussed the end of the legislative session and the JCPS School Board coming to a conclusion on the issue of busing to magnet schools.
2024-04-171h 00My Old Kentucky PodcastThe Vetoes So FarThis week, both Jazmin and Robert are sick, but still managed to do a show about Andy Beshear's vetoes this session so far.
2024-04-1029 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastThe Session is Basically OverThe last legislative day before the veto period has happened, so Robert and Jazmin recapped everything that passed which can survive Andy Beshear's veto, and everything that didn't pass. Plus, a deep dive into this biennium's budget.
2024-04-041h 01My Old Kentucky PodcastJCPS Bussing Changes and Legislative UpdateRobert goes solo this week to discuss potential changes to the JCPS bussing scheme and gives a few legislative updates in the waning days before the veto period.
2024-03-2621 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastThree Big BillsThis week Robert talks through the progress HB 5 ("Safer Kentucky"), HB 2 (vouchers and charter schools), and SB 6 (anti-DEI) have made towards passage in the legislature, plus a few quick hits.
2024-03-1920 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastSession Catch Up with Allison WisemanThis week Allison and Robert talk about 9 different bills making their way through the session.
2024-03-1355 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastMitch McConnell, Anthony Piagentini, and IVF with Allison WisemanAllison Wiseman joins Robert to talk about Mitch McConnell's exit from Senate Leadership, Anthony Piagentini's trial, and IVF bills moving in the Kentucky legislature.
2024-03-0648 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastBad Bills and James ComerJazmin and Robert break down 3 bad bill this week: child labor, "religious freedom," and guns in school. Then Robert brings an update about James Comer and his embarrassing attempts to impeach Joe Biden.
2024-02-2841 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastSarah Cole McIntosh on JCPSThis week Robert and Jazmin welcomed Sarah Cole McIntosh to the show to discuss JCPS and several of the legislative session's bills regarding the school district. Before that, Jazmin and Robert updated a few bills making their way through the legislature.
2024-02-2147 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastRep. Lindsey Burke Shares Her Abortion StoryThis week Allison Wiseman and Robert welcome Rep. Lindsey Burke who shared her abortion and birth stories, as well as told us about all her efforts to expand abortion access in Kentucky. Before speaking to her, Allison and Robert talked about some good bills being pushed by Republicans as well as a few that aren't so great.
2024-02-141h 15My Old Kentucky PodcastThe Budget Has Passed The House and other storiesThe budget bills (HB 1 and HB 6) have passed the house. Robert talked about last second changes to the house bills, and Jazmin went through several other bills making their way through the legislature this week.
2024-02-0742 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastKaylee Raymer on HB 5This week we invited Kaylee Raymer of KY Policy to talk about HB 5 and how it is moving along in the legislature. She provided insights into changes the bill experienced this week and also efforts to make the bill less bad.
Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about other bills in the legislature, plus a few updates about KDP and the Louisville Metro Council.
2024-01-3148 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastCassie Chambers Armstrong Talks about the Diaper Tax, plus Budget AnalysisSen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong joins us this week to talk about her bill to remove the sales tax on diapers. We talked about how she built a bipartisan coalition to support the bill and her hope to get it passed this session. During the first part of the show Robert and Jazmin talked about the House Republican budget which was released last week, as well as several other items making their way through the Kentucky legislature.
2024-01-241h 05My Old Kentucky PodcastFour Good Bills, Four Bad BillsRobert and Jazmin dive into 8 bills making their way through the Kentucky legislature -- four of them are good, four of them are bad.
2024-01-1750 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastJazmin’s Return, The Session is Underway, and The Filing Deadline has PassedJazmin's back in this one as she and Robert discuss the filing deadline and who is running for which office, the legislative session, which is now underway, and the state of the commonwealth. Plus more!
2024-01-1055 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastPreviews for Filing Deadline and Legislative SessionThe session kicks off today (1/2) and the filing deadline is a few days away. While there are still lots of news to be made on both fronts, Robert talked about both issues on this episode.
2024-01-0226 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastHow the Legislature WorksThis week Robert is on his own -- he spends a bit of time talking about the turnover in the Kentucky legislature, and then refreshes for listeners how the Kentucky legislature works. The session begins in just over a week!
2023-12-2636 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastInauguration Day UpdatesRobert goes solo today to discuss stories about charter schools in the courts, JCPS bussing, and an abortion lawsuit that might be getting underway.
2023-12-1316 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastLocal Government Moves, a League of Women Voters Study, and a change to the Crime Bill FrameworkThis week Matt Erwin joins Robert to talk about several items that made news last week, including some moves in local government in Louisville and Covington, a study into the legislature of Kentucky by the League of Women Voters, and a change to the crime bill framework that was proposed by Louisville House Republicans.
2023-12-0649 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastGuest Host Matt ErwinThis week Robert and Matt Erwin discuss this week's news including a train derailment in Rockcastle County, new insights into the Old National Bank mass shooter, Josie Raymond deciding to run for Metro Council, Hunter Biden offering to testify publicly before Jamie Comer's committee, and Mac Brown leaving the Republican Party of Kentucky. Plus, at Matt's request, a little bit of college football talk.
Warning: Matt uses some language that's a bit saltier than a typical MOKP episode.
2023-11-291h 00My Old Kentucky PodcastHappy ThanksgivingOur special guest this week is Jazmin Smith! While she's still in the midst of rehearsals for her play, she checked in with us this holiday week to talk about the election and other news items which have popped up during her absence.
2023-11-2224 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAnti-Displacement Ordinance, Piagentini Committee, and Bus Driver SickoutRobert and Kate Turner discuss three different Louisville-centric stories this week: the anti-displacement ordinance that passed Metro Council 25-0, the charging committee which will look into the issues surrounding Anthony Piagentini, and the sickout of JCPS bus drivers.
2023-11-1546 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAndy Beshear Has Been ReelectedAndy Beshear won reelection, but Republicans won the races otherwise. Kate Turner and Robert Kahne unpack what it all means, and what the future might hold for lots of the folks on the ballot this election season.
2023-11-0950 minMy Old Kentucky Podcast2023 Election PreviewThis week Kate Turner joined Robert to discuss the 2023 Election, which will be in the books the next time the podcast is published. In addition to the election, Kate and Robert discussed the UAW's tentative agreement with Ford and a ruling at the Supreme Court of Kentucky.
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2023-11-0148 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAnthony Piagentini Found Guilty By Ethics CommissionThis week is our last with guest host Allison Wiseman, who talked to us this week about an ethics committee's conviction of Anthony Piagentini, and what might result from it. Robert talked about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's state budget request, and there are some quick hits.
2023-10-2444 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastAdrielle Camuel for State RepresentativeAdrielle Camuel joined Robert and Allison Wiseman this week. They spoke about why she decided to run for this office, the process of her selection and the fallout, and what she hopes to be able to accomplish in Frankfort.
Prior to the interview, Allison recapped the two debates that happened last week, and Robert talked about the UAW strike coming to Kentucky.
2023-10-181h 11My Old Kentucky PodcastSierra Enlow for Agriculture CommissionerSierra Enlow was kind enough to call Robert and discuss her run for Commissioner of Agriculture. She had a lot to say about why she was running, who she's been meeting, and why she's the most qualified candidate for the job.
2023-10-1329 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastKim Reeder for AuditorKim Reeder is the Democratic candidate for Auditor of Public Accounts and she spoke to us about why she is running, her incredible story, and her background (which may make her the most qualified person to ever run for the office). Before the interview, Allison Wiseman and Robert spoke about the recent Kentucky Family Foundation policy conference and the different anti-trans mailers making their way to mailboxes across the state.
2023-10-111h 11My Old Kentucky PodcastA Major Crime Bill IntroducedThis week Robert and Jazmin discussed a massive proposal to make Kentucky's criminal justice system more punitive, as well as multiple quick hits.
2023-10-0434 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastGovernor’s Race Ad Wars and Louisville Merger AnalysisThis week Robert and Jazmin break down the different ads that have been released by the two gubernatorial campaigns, and look into a report recommending changes to Louisville and Jefferson County's merger.
2023-09-2746 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastCol. Pam Stevenson for Attorney GeneralThis week MOKP interviewed Col. Pam Stevenson, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General. She talked to us about why she's running, what she hopes to accomplish in the seat, and how different parts of her life experiences inform how she will govern.
Before that, Robert and Jazmin discussed the latest KREF campaign finance reporting, and addressed several quick hits.
2023-09-2057 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastA Break in the Crystal Rogers CaseNo guest this week, but Robert and Jazmin talked about an update in the 8-year saga of the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, which just saw it's first arrest. Then, the pair discussed some drama in the special election in House District 93.
2023-09-1337 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastSebastian Kitchen Talks About the CampaignThis week we welcomed Sebastian Kitchen, the executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party, to the show. He told us about all the efforts the party is undertaking to reelected Andy Beshear and elect other Democrats this year, about next year's election, and about the next party reorganization. It was a great conversation!
Before that, we talked about the upcoming potential UAW strike and how it might impact Kentucky and talked about several other small stories.
2023-09-0638 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastRep. Tina Bojanowski on JCPSDr. Tina Bojanowski is a JCPS teacher and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, so we asked her on to talk to us about JCPS's recent issues with bussing. She shared with us about her experience this year as a legislator and teacher as well as her history with the district and how Frankfort is likely to intervene in JCPS in the coming session.
Before that, Robert and Jazmin discussed Louisville's recent homeless encampment clearings and the ethics trial of Louisville Metro Councilmember Anthony Piagintini.
2023-08-301h 08My Old Kentucky PodcastSpecial Episode: Buddy WheatleyIt's a special Thursday edition! Robert interviews Buddy Wheatley about his run for Secretary of State: why he's running, what he hopes to accomplish, and what he's learned about the state during his run.
2023-08-2523 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastCameron and Beshear Education Plans with Kate TurnerRobert and Kate Turner talk this week about dueling education plans published by Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron, as well as an explosive harassment scandal in the Attorney General's office.
2023-08-2352 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastJCPS Transportation CatastropheThis 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.
2023-08-1644 minMy Old Kentucky PodcastMichael Bowman Interview, Education Issues, and a Letter from UKThis 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.
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