Send us a text đ¨ Big announcement time! đ¨ The Andy Beshear Podcast has officially joined the SiriusXM family â and we couldnât be more excited! This means millions more Americans can join in as we turn down the temperature, bring people together, and have some honest, real conversations about the challenges we all face. Then we dive right into a powerhouse interview with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (aka âMLGâ) â a governor, former congresswoman, health secretary, local o...
Send us a text This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy hosts a down-to-earth conversation with one of Kentuckyâs most beloved transplants â Steve Zahn. đŹ Andy sits down with acclaimed actor and comedian Steve Zahn, who has made Kentucky his home. They talk about rural life, Hollywood versus homegrown humor, and why he chose to raise his family outside of the hustle and bustle of LA in the Bluegrass State. Zahn shares stories from early acting days, reflects on his eclectic film career, a...
Send us a text On the 20th episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast (can you believe it!), Andy sits down with Harry Sisson â a national political voice and a member of Gen Z whoâs using social media to help more young people get informed and involved. đą Weâll talk about what drives him, what Gen Z cares about most, reaching young men, leveraging new platforms and how we can all do a better job bridging the generational gap. Next, Andy and the Jo(h)ns talk about some big developments â both...
Send us a text On todayâs brand-new episode, Governor Andy Beshear sits down with Kevin Nolan, President & CEO of GE Appliances, for a powerful conversation about some of Kentuckyâs biggest economic development news of the year and how we can make sure more things are made in the USA â plus some much-needed laundry tips from a real expert! 𧺠We hope it's a breath of fresh air. From job creation to community impact, this episode dives deep into how GE Appliances is investing in the Americ...
Send us a text In the 18th episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy sits down with University of Louisville Menâs Basketball Head Coach Pat Kelsey and Athletic Director Josh Heird (and fellow dads to teenage daughters) for a wide-ranging, candid and personal conversation about: đ Building character and culture on and off the court đ The blueprint for reinvigorating Louisville basketball đ The impact of social media on college athletes đ Balancing a stressful job (whether it's as a head coac...
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast! Itâs Episode 17 and weâve got not just one â but two â southern Democratic governors on the mic. We discuss the tariff troubles, bipartisanship vs. nonpartisanship, and welcome back our very special guest, First Lady Britainy Beshear (and Winnie! đž) Our guest this week is former two-term Louisiana governor, John Bel Edwards. Governor Edwards answers Andyâs most frequently asked question: how did you win as a Democrat in ...
Send us a text Itâs Episode 16 â and weâre welcoming Senator Angela Alsobrooks, talking about the dangers of anger politics and diving head first into this weekâs headlines. (Spoiler alert: Someoneâs wearing Gap jeans in Vogue... đ) This weekâs special guest is Senator Angela Alsobrooks â Marylandâs new junior Senator and a rising star in the Upper House. Senator Alsobrooks shares how her familyâs history in the Jim Crow south led to her staunch commitment to justice for all. After a sc...
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 15 â Andy is talking all things labor unions with the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, the devastating impacts of the âBig Ugly Billâ on rural communities, and switching it up by âkicking it old schoolâ with Will and John. This weekâs guest is AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler! The AFL-CIO represents nearly 15 million working people from 63 national and international unions. Shuler is the first woman president of the organization, and as a visionary lea...
Send us a text Itâs Episode 14âand weâre diving into big headlines, bigger heart, and a whole lot of laughs. This weekâs guest is New Orleans Saints quarterback and former Louisville Cardinal Tyler Shough, who opens up about his winding road to the NFL. From major injuries to major comebacks, Tyler shares how he found resilience, purpose, and even love (shoutout to that dining hall meet-cute) along the way. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the NFL Combine, the surprise of beating ...
Send us a text Itâs Episode 13âand weâre dropping it a day early to kick off your Fourth of July with some red, white, and real talk. đşđ¸ This special holiday episode features a conversation with social media influencer turned entrepreneur Griffin Johnson, who opens up about his journey from a small town in Illinois to building a career across platforms, brands, and venture capital. From nursing school TikToks to his most viral moments, Griffin shares how authenticity, adaptability, and stayin...
Send us a text Itâs Episode 12âand weâre not holding back. This week, weâre joined by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, a longtime friend and former fellow Attorney General. From flipping red seats blue to leading recovery efforts after natural disasters, Governor Stein breaks down what it really means to make government work for the peopleâand why common-sense leadership still matters. We talk clean energy jobs, Medicaid expansion, and how the so-called âBig Beautiful Billâ could derail cr...
Send us a text Itâs Episode 11âand weâre digging deep. This week, weâre sitting down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, a bestselling author, Army veteran, and self-described âimprobable governorâ who went from childhood adversity to national leadership. Wes gets real about what shaped himâlosing his father at three, getting arrested at 11, and finding purpose in serviceâand how it prepared him to lead through crisis, including the recent collapse of Baltimoreâs Key Bridge. From the economy...
Send us a text Itâs Episode 10, yâallâand we went big. To mark this milestone, we brought in two major guests who know a thing or two about leadership, policy, and staying grounded in unpredictable times. First up, itâs VP Candidate & Minnesota Governor Tim Walzâa teacher, veteran, and former congressman who gets real about everything from balancing budgets to raising teenagers. He talks about his time in the National Guard, losing his father at 19, and why public service isnât about popu...
Send us a text Two guest governors. One podcast. Zero teleprompters. Episode 9 of The Andy Beshear Podcast hits the road to Portland, Oregon for a special on-location edition at the Democratic Governors Associationâand youâre invited behind the scenes! First up, meet Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware: a former middle school teacher, Teach for America alum, and passionate public servant who once volunteered on Joe Bidenâs campaign. His goal as governor? Deliver more for working families than h...
Send us a text Self-made billionaire, chronic entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 8âand youâll want to hear this one from start to finish. From his unconventional start in business (which includes disco dancing and sororities in college) to his take on todayâs political landscape, Mark brings insight, energy, and authenticity. He shares a heartfelt moment with his son when they found out the Mavericks landed the top s...
Send us a text A former math teacher turned Attorney General joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 7âand trust us, this conversation does not stay in the classroom. Nevada AG Aaron Ford shares his incredible journey from first-gen college grad to becoming one of the countryâs leading voices for justice. He also opens up about how heâand other AGs and governorsâare pushing back when the rule of law is on the line. Then, itâs time to catch up with the Johns in another round of Conversation...
Send us a text A legendary basketball coach joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 6âand this conversation goes way beyond the court. From unexpected life lessons to personal stories you wonât hear anywhere else, this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and a few laughs along the way. Then, itâs time for the debut of our newest segment: Big Deal or No Dealâwhere Jon and John break down the biggest headlines in the news and ask the question that matters most: does this actually impact yo...
Send us a text Derby Day may be in the rearview, but the stories (and the laughs) are still fresh. In Episode 5, The Andy Beshear Podcast takes you on location at Churchill Downs for our biggest and boldest episode yet. Trainer Kenny McPeek joins us to reflect on his unforgettable 2024 Oaks-Derby double and the history-making moments that made headlines. Then, Charlie O'Connor of Coolmore America gives us a peek behind the curtain into the world of breeding, sales, and how champions are made ...
Send us a text Senator Chris Coons of Delaware joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation to kick off Episode 4. From his work on bipartisan ethics to founding the Chicken Caucus (yes, really), Senator Coons shares what drives him, how his faith and values shape his approach to politics, and why service still matters in a fractured political world. Then, itâs time for a check-in with Jon and John, where the group breaks down the ripple effects of Trumpâs first ...
Send us a text This weekâs episode brings big names, real talk, and a few unexpected laughs. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Andy for a candid conversation about her Minnesota upbringing, how her familyâs values shaped her career, and the real impact of tariffs on farmers across the country. Plusâdonât miss her hilarious story about a turkey that refused to be pardoned. Later, Louisville Commonwealth Attorney Gerina Whethers shares powerful insights on public safety, attacks on diversity, an...