My Old Kentucky Podcast

A podcast about politics and policy in the commonwealth of Kentucky

Blue Oval SK Union Election, More Fayette County School Drama, and a Crime Outrage in Louisville

This week we catch up on two stories we've discussed before: the union election in Hardin County at the Blue Oval SK plant and Fayette County Public Schools' ongoing budget disaster. In addition, Jazmin talks about a crime story involving shock probation that has many Republicans in Louisville talking.

09-03
49:22

Louiville Mayor Greenberg's Communication Situation & A Union Election in Hardin County

This week Jazmin talked about a story making the rounds about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's communication department and Robert talked about the union election at the Blue Oval SK plant in Glendale.

08-26
33:38

Fayette County Public Schools Update & Gun Violence in Louisville

This week Robert and Jazmin discussed the ongoing issues regarding the Fayette County School System's budget as well as discuss criminal justice issue related to gun violence plaguing Louisville during the first week of school.

08-20
30:54

Kim Davis' Lawsuit & Nuclear Power in Paducah

This week Jazmin explains Kim Davis' lawsuit which she hopes to argue before the Supreme Court, and Robert talks about multiple nuclear power projects coming to Paducah.

08-12
44:11

Robert Reacts and Ralph Alvarado Profile

Robert is back this week, and Jazmin asked him about the news of the day, plus Robert does a profile on Ralph Alvarado and his career in Kentucky (and Tennessee) politics as he launches his campaign for the 6th District US Congress seat.

08-05
45:45

Courts and Campaign Quick Hits

Jazmin is solo this week and comes bearing Courts Quick Hits and Campaign Quick Hits, including what’s going on with Brett Hankison and Kim Davis, new challengers in the KY-6 Congressional race, and more!

07-29
18:39

Data Center Debacles and Department of Education Audits

This 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.

07-15
43:16

Crystal Rodgers' Case Verdict & "Big Beautiful Bill" Act's impacts on Kentucky

This 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.

07-09
53:04

Nate Morris Is Running, Sarah Ritter Guest Hosts

This week Sarah Ritter joins Robert to talk about Nate Morris running for US Senate and about what's going on in Lexington.

07-01
53:24

A Short Show With A Few Quick Hits

Robert 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.

06-24
11:48

Cherlynn Stevenson Interview, Daniel Grossberg hearing, and more

This 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.

06-18
47:48

Nicholas Hazelett Interview + CD 6 Candidates and School Updates

Robert 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.

06-11
52:42

Crystal Rogers Update and Lexington Schools Tax Increase Drama

This 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.

06-04
33:56

Big Louisville News: No Consent Decree & New JCPS Superintendent

This 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.

05-27
31:42

Another Terrible Storm in Kentucky & A Medicaid Discussion with Dustin Pugel

This 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.

05-21
57:41

Cherlynn Stevenson in running in District 6

This 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.

05-14
38:49

Andy's Nascent Run for President and University Updates

This 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.

05-06
40:26

Louisville Budget Request and More Andy Barr Talk

This 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.

04-29
42:55

Morgan Eaves

Jazmin 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.

04-23
01:09:53

Tariffs Update & University Controversies

This 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.

04-15
40:05

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