Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!

This week, Aaron and Kim bring you some developments in key federal races we’re watching right now, and an exciting update on union organizing here in KY.  THEN, very excited to be joined by Dee Davis, the Director of the Center for Rural Strategies, perhaps best known st the organization who publishes the Daily Yonder - a great, rural-focused news website - as Democrats realize they have been largely shut out by rural voters, and start putting time into connecting with these communities, we’ll hear from Dee if he thinks they’re barking up the wrong tree, of if there are some approaches they should consider to be successful. NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/03/kentucky-gov-andy-beshear-senate-president-christina-lee-brown-democrats/85885900007/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article311947872.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article311883057.htmlINTERVIEW: Dee Davis, Center for Rural Strategies, publisher of the Daily Yonder and proud KY nativehttps://www.ruralstrategies.org/https://dailyyonder.com/CALL TO ACTION: We're excited to be sponsoring Forward Kentucky Summit 2025 - bringing together the grassroots campaign experts (like Annabel!!) to help YOU level up your impact on Kentucky's politics - whether citizen activist, candidate or campaign professional.Pay what you can and join us online Sept. 27th.Forward Kentucky Summit ‘25#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 226 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron, Kim (from S. Korea!) and a returning Nato cover bipartisan signs of hope in Frankfort, a legal defense of one of KY’s few progressive policies, and how constituents are pressuring one of KY’s highest profile House GOP members - then we check in with Dustin Reinstedler, the president of Kentucky’s AFL-CIO, in advance of a seeming momentous Labor Day - we’ll hear about the state of labor, workers, and how we can fight against the billionaire takeover, of, well everything.NEWS OF THE WEAK https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/bipartisan-effort-to-restore-voting-rights-for-kentuckians-with-felonies-expected-in-2026/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/latino-civil-rights-group-moves-to-protect-in-state-tuition-for-immigrants-in-kentucky/https://forwardky.com/four-rivers-indivisible-calls-out-comer-again-tag-news/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17Q9enPgQM/https://www.facebook.com/marylynn.collins/posts/pfbid035BJRQoosN6UFBXEWm17dcFzjfNog3Q4RpxxQg8E2T8VLvSEDUW7h7rtN89LmfiPnlINTERVIEW: Dustin Reinstedler, KY AFL-CIOKentucky State AFL-CIOCALL TO ACTION: Join us on Labor Day!Workers Over Billionaires · Mobilize#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 225 was produced by Nate, Aaron, & ParkerTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron, Nema and Kim cover KY political news, including the Gov's last shot at Pre-K, then dig into Kentucky and Trump's fascination with coal and oil with preeminent climate author and activist Bill McKibben, in a conversation inspired and informed by his new book, "Here Comes the Sun," out NOW! #ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/08/13/pre-k-sets-kids-on-life-trajectory-kentuckians-hear-as-beshear-keeps-pushing-for-early-learning/https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article311755144.htmlhttps://insideevs.com/news/769573/ford-sk-on-kentucky-ev-battery-plant/https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article311759748.htmlINTERVIEW: Bill McKibbenhttps://billmckibben.com/https://bit.ly/HereComesTheSunBillMcKibbenhttps://www.sunday.earth/CALL TO ACTION: Labor Day Stand with Workers, Not Billionaires!Lexington Action, Monday, Sept. 1 5-8, Courthouse Plazahttps://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/826076/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 224 was produced(ish) by Aaron with some graphics help from Parker Williams, Co-Chair, ProKY Coms CommitteeTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron, Chris and Annabel cover the breaking political news out of Kentucky, then ask KY Poet Laureate Silas House what it means to love rural Kentucky while adamantly opposing their preferred President and his agenda. #ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyBITIN' LIST: https://youtu.be/vkeP-swMgZ8NEWS OF THE WEAK:Ugh, Kim Davis is back https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/08/will-the-supreme-court-revisit-its-ruling-on-same-sex-marriage/KY GOP Nazi, Janette Smith (Nelson County GOP), accompanied by Nicholas A. Cipparone, President of Bardstown Rotary Club. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16g34N9Gpi/Good Economic News from Ford and GE Applianceshttps://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/13/ford-ev-truck-investment-in-kentucky-as-federal-support-dwindles/85607427007/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/ge-appliances-to-invest-more-than-3-billion-in-us-operations-including-kentucky/https://www.wkyt.com/2025/08/06/apple-corning-manufacture-100-percent-iphone-apple-watch-cover-glass-kentucky/INTERVIEW: Silas Househttps://www.silas-house.com/ New Poetry collection, “All These Ghosts” Book giveaway for All These Ghosts by Silas House Aug 08-Aug 22, 2025https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/418762-all-these-ghostsFirst Mystery Novel - Dead Man Blues - by S.D. Househttps://lexingtonky.news/2025/07/25/kentuckys-own-silas-house-turns-sleuth-with-dead-man-blues/Bitter Southerner - Letter from Home: https://bittersoutherner.com/issue-no-11/silas-house-letter-from-homeCALL TO ACTION: Join us on Labor Day, September 1st - Stand with workers over billionaires!! https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/826076/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 223 was produced by Annabel!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron, Kim and Dr. Clardy cover the political news from the commonwealth, including updates to the race to succeed Mitch, who's backing an anti-Massie PAC, and Gov. Beshear's legal action against the Trump Administration. Then, Elisa Owen from the Kentucky Sierra Club joins the team in the Campaign Corner for an important update on a looming Public Service Commission decision on new, expensive, gas-fired power plants sought by KU and Louisville Gas & Electric.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article311595964.html https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2025/08/06/electric-vehicle-lawsuithttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/08/05/kentuckians-tell-state-utility-regulator-to-oppose-new-gas-fired-power-for-prospective-data-centers/ CALL TO ACTION:You heard it from Elisa - Take action and send your comments to the PSC!!!LGE-KU #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 222 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Kimberly, + Betsy cover the breaking Kentucky political news of the week, then interview Medicaid advocate, April Vernon#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:Is Fancy Farm still relevant?? KDP Exec Director says no…(annabel says yes, IMHO)https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/27/kentucky-fancy-farm-picnic-2025-relevant-changing-political-climate/84008066007/ https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article311490388.html woohoo… rep grossberg…https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-democrat-wants-his-ethics-commission-case-heard-in-federal-court/ https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/30/daniel-grossberg-kentucky-legislative-ethics-commission-federal-lawsuit/85437234007/ GUEST: Medicaid expert April Vernon! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ji3agkLu1/?mibextid=wwXIfr 07 - CALL TO ACTION: -  back on the streets!!! https://www.facebook.com/share/19g7V9wSAV/?mibextid=wwXIfr #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 221 was produced by Parker!!!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comPlease join us next week for our 222nd episode!

Kimberly, and Nema cover the breaking Kentucky political news of the week, then interview two kick-ass auto workers/organizers, Greg Williams (Toyota) and Hadlee Hadfield (Ford's Blue Oval/SK On).#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article309875005.html https://www.wtvq.com/urban-county-councilmembers-restraining-order-hearing-tuesday/ https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article310942055.html https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article310942055.html INTERVIEW:Halee Hadfield- Halee is 26 years old and a Hardin County native. She comes from a manufacturing background and is a former union member. Now she's fighting for better working conditions, accountability, and transparency from the company. She's been at BlueOval SK since February of 2024. Greg Williams is 30, yankee born, but Kentucky raised. He's been family-oriented his entire life and focused on building, joining or connecting with communities of all kinds and walks of life, and in the last 6 years that has turned into heavy advocacy for organizing the South.  #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 220 was produced by Parker!!!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comPlease join us next week for our 221th episode - We’ll be joined by April Vernon, a medicaid advocate

Aaron & Chris cover the breaking Kentucky political news of the week, including an update on the Grossberg affair and breaking news from the race for the 6th Congressional district, then interview Ned Pillersdorf, the E.KY animal advocate and attorney who just announced his campaign to take on Hal Rogers in the KY-5 congressional district. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/commission-finds-probable-cause-democratic-lawmaker-from-louisville-violated-ethics-code/https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article310284095.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article310237140.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/another-republican-enters-race-to-succeed-andy-barr-in-u-s-house/INTERVIEW: Ned Pillersdorfhttps://nedforcongress.com/CALL TO ACTION: Good Trouble Lives ON!! Thursday, July 17https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/804523/or check the map to find an event near you! https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 218 was not very produced by AaronTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comPlease join us next week for our 219th episode - We’ll be joined by Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, from Lexington’s State House District 76

Aaron, Nema and Kim cover the Kentucky news of the weak, then welcome State Senator, and Democratic Floor Leader, Senator Gerald Neal to share his views on Frankfort, and how he's viewing opportunities for thoughtful legislation, and when it's time to "elevate" the conversation, a la his Tik Tok confrontation with Sen. Max Wise over DEI policies in Kentucky. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/republican-thomas-massie-of-kentucky-says-iraq-attack-violates-constitution-trump-campaign-promises/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/massie-cracks-joke-about-trump-nearly-getting-pence-hanged-in-exchange-with-vance/ar-AA1Hmz03https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/23/trump-administration-moves-to-rescind-500-million-for-federal-prison-in-letcher-county/https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/08/27/economic_justice/INTERVIEW: Sen. Gerald Neal - Louisville’s 33rd Senate District and Minority Floor Leaderhttps://www.tiktok.com/@politicalwiz/video/7483502067189861674?_t=ZP-8xVXArTX8Fq&_r=1CALL TO ACTION: No, Mitch, we won't "get over it" - reject deadly medicaid cuts!Send your message here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/defend-medicaid-reject-health-coverage-cuts-in-the-big-horrible-billhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/24/theyll-get-over-it-mcconnell-reportedly-assures-gop-colleagues-about-medicaid-cuts/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 216 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Kimberly, Aaron, & Annabel(!) share ethics updates on the Grossberg affair, some cool KY news for Juneteenth, and we get an update on how Dems should be thinking about the midterms with former Louisville Congressman Mike Ward. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/judge-denies-louisville-democrats-plea-to-end-ethics-investigation-into-his-conduct/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/17/ethics-complaint-heard-against-kentucky-lawmaker-grossberg-in-day-long-closed-hearing/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/16/new-kentucky-tourism-trail-showcases-black-history-and-heritage/https://www.lexfreedomtrain.org/projectINTERVIEW: Former Louisville Congressman Mike Wardhttps://www.bluewaveamerica.com/CALL TO ACTION:35 rural hospitals in Kentucky are in jeopardy due to Medicaid cuts supported by Garland, Hal, Jamie & Brett - tell our Senators to REJECT these cuts and defend healthcare for Kentuckians!https://actionnetwork.org/letters/defend-medicaid-reject-health-coverage-cuts-in-the-big-horrible-bill/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - @progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 214 was produced by Parker Williams, Co-Chair, ProKY Coms Committee Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron, Chris and Dr. Clardy focus on the need for mass mobilizations and widespread protests to stand against the Trump MAGA regime's efforts to degrade our democracy and replace it with.... something else? Rep. Adam Moore joins to give an update on the Kentucky Make America Healthy Again task force he's been appointed to in Frankfort. Then they check in with Craig Blair with Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance, to learn how PBR is helping build Lexington's grassroots opposition to Trump. All on this week's #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEEK:https://www.npr.org/2025/04/22/nx-s1-5340753/trump-democracy-authoritarianism-competive-survey-political-scientistINTERVIEW: Rep. Adam KY Deserves Moorehttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/04/kentucky-make-america-healthy-again-task-force-meets/https://www.kydeservesmoore.com/INTERVIEW: Craig Blair, Peaceful Bluegrass Resistancehttps://www.peacefulbluegrassresistance.com/CALL TO ACTION: Join the Lexington No Kings protest! Sat. June 14, noon-3pm, Courthouse Plazahttps://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/785247/or find the event closest to you:https://www.nokings.org/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 214 was produced by Parker Williams, and supported by Ellen MuellerTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Nema and Aaron cover how Trump's DOGE cuts are contributing to unsafe conditions for constituents across our commonwealth as severe weather continues to plague Kentucky. Then, they interview the youngest LGBTQ+ elected official in the country, Midway's city councilor, Ian VanSteenbergh.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAKhttps://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-nws-staff-cuts-before-deadly-tornado-hit-reports-2073733https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article307294126.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article301636439.htmlINTERVIEW: Ian VanSteenberghhttps://www.ianvansteenbergh.com/CALL TO ACTION:Join Nema as a monthly donor to ProKY!https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyCALL TO ACTION (deux)Join us at NO KINGS LEX - June 14https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/785247/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 212 was produced by Nate OrshanTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and Chris cover a legal fight over Kentucky school funding, the launch of a new Kentucky political PAC with a unique mission, and check in with our newest candidate for CONGRESS, Cherlynn Stevenson!BIG Episode this week on #ColonelsOfTruth by Progress KentuckyINTERVIEWS:Annabel Nagel, The Henry Project https://thehenryproject.org/ Peter Jefferson, Kentucky Student Voice Teamhttps://www.weku.org/the-commonwealth/2025-05-13/kentucky-students-spar-with-state-over-ability-to-sue-for-an-adequate-educationhttps://www.ksvt.org/updates/kentucky-students-defend-their-right-to-be-heard-in-groundbreaking-education-lawsuitCherlynn Stevenson, KY-6 Candidate for Congress https://www.cherlynnstevenson.com/https://www.facebook.com/share/16agJY2sqD/CALL TO ACTION: Join us THIS SATURDAY, at the Farm!ProKY's social and strategy, noon - 1:30https://calendar.app.google/cnDGmZ9J7wKZ6jpRA#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 210 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Kimberly and Dr. Clardy cover our commonwealth's breaking political news, with a focus on how Trump's policies will make us less healthy. They then check in on how to beat Trump's MAGA agenda, with former Louisville Congressman John Yarmuth.NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/07/louisville-eating-disorder-clinic-loses-300000-to-trumps-anti-diversity-push/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article305821831.htmlINTERVIEW: John YarmuthCALL TO ACTION:Stop the SAVE Act!https://bit.ly/save-voting #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 209 was produced by Nate OrshanTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and NEMA cover breaking Kentucky education news and discuss the May Day protests' efforts to highlight the intersection of labor and a fair economy for workers in the face of Trump/Musk's efforts to reshape our economy for billionaires - w/returning union thug guest, Matt Alley - Blue Collar WriterNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentuckys-average-public-school-teacher-pay-ranks-42nd-in-the-nation-education-group-says/https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article305309931.htmlhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/chicago-teachers-union-contract-solar-jobsJoin KY 120 United-AFT: https://connect.aft.org/app/memberforms/KYAMP/JoinINTERVIEW:Matt Alley - Blue Collar Writerhttps://www.patreon.com/c/Bluecollarwriter/homeCALL TO ACTION: Join us at YOUR MayDayStrong event: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/AND ALSO - Reject the SAVE Act - bit.ly/save-voting #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 208 was produced by Annabel Nagel's amazing new haircutTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and Dr. Clardy cover breaking political news from Kentucky, including an important protest at Murray State, and a new official candidate running for Mitch's senate seat - then we check in with Carma Bell Marshall, the trans activist at the center of THE Frankfort bathroom brewhaha, then get a quick update from friend of the show, Cherlynn Stevenson, about her possible next political move. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/campus-rally-shows-support-for-international-students-at-murray-state-university/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/04/22/u-s-rep-andy-barr-makes-it-official-lexington-republican-seeks-mcconells-senate-seat/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article304803131.htmlINTERVIEW: Carma Bell Marshallhttps://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/trans-woman-shares-account-of-confrontation-with-lawmaker-outside-capitol-restroomhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/11/we-will-not-be-erased-lgbtq-kentuckians-rally-for-fairness-in-capitol/https://www.facebook.com/TransWellnessCoalitionhttps://transwellnesscoalition.com/INTERVIEW: Cherlynn StevensonCALL TO ACTION: Reject the SAVE Act! Send your messages to Mitch and Rand NOW to reject this dangerous effort to limit voting access: http://bit.ly/save-voting #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 207 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron & Chris cover the big Kentucky political news of the week, then get an LGBTQ+ recap of the General Assembly's treatment of our gay friends, family and kids across our commonwealth, with independent journalist, Olivia Krauth.#ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.facebook.com/indivisibleguide/videos/705475615238687https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-doge-protests-hands-off-472c574303260cbac315367cc808960dhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/04/09/under-new-law-kentucky-universities-have-an-easier-path-to-offer-new-doctoral-programs/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/visas-revoked-for-small-group-of-international-students-at-university-of-kentucky/INTERVIEW: Olivia Krauth, Independent KY Political Journalisthttps://queerkentucky.com/gop-state-representative-denies-trans-woman-bathroom-access-sparking-controversy-at-kentucky-capitol/https://thegallerypass.substack.com/CALL TO ACTION: Join us in the streets!Join ProKY’s Indivisible Taskforce - be ready for the next big rally! https://bit.ly/PK-IND#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 205 was produced by Nate Orshan - WELCOME BACK, NATE! Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron & Kimberly chat about the final results of the session, and how many bad bills were passed into law over the Governor's vetoes. #KYGA25 AND a CRITICAL Hands OFF! call to action! Plus, Rand Paul is right?!?! All that and some technical difficulties on this week's #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEEK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article303240136.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/ky-education-commissioner-sounds-alarm-about-sudden-halt-to-federal-covid-payments-to-schools/https://x.com/RandPaul/status/1885717289040855099https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/27/ky-republicans-override-beshear-vetoes-show-who-makes-the-laws-around-here/https://bit.ly/ProKYBillshttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/15y8GW7SxY/?mibextid=D5vuizCALL TO ACTION:Join us SATURDAY IN THE STREETS!!Tell Trump/Musk Hands Off!!!!LEX: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/766519/EVERYWHERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 204 was produced by Parker Williams, Co-Chair, ProKY Coms CommitteeTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and Kimberly forecast the final two days of Kentucky's General Assembly with longtime friend of the show Tamarra Wieder, Kentucky State Director of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates. The Colonels also break down the growing pushback against the Trump/Musk march towards authoritarianism - and how Kentucky's federal delegation is failing in its response.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/22/more-than-900-turn-out-to-send-a-message-to-u-s-rep-andy-barr-who-wasnt-there/https://forwardky.com/the-jamie-comer-chicken-suit-protest-tag-news/https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-03-24/hundreds-gather-in-bowling-green-to-speak-out-against-trump-policiesINTERVIEW: Tamarra Wieder, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocateshttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/25/life-and-death-beshear-vetoes-gop-clarification-of-kentuckys-abortion-ban/CALL TO ACTION:Urge the Legislature to uphold the Governor's vetoes1-800-372-7181https://bit.ly/ProKYBillshttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/26/beshear-vetoes-medicaid-changes-as-health-advocates-urge-lawmakers-to-hold-off-on-new-mandates/https://www.wkyufm.org/2025-03-26/kentucky-governor-vetoes-bill-gutting-waterway-protections#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyFind all our links here: https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 203 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comOld logo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron & Nate cover breaking political news from the commonwealth, including this week's protest of Rep. Andy Barr, as well as big cuts in education spending, and how they would impact our state. We urge Andy to VETO some bad bills, then check in with Lexington's state senator, Reggie Thomas, before closing out with some important opportunities to JOIN THE RESISTANCE! Thanks for checking out #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:OUR PROTEST! https://www.wtvq.com/crowd-gathers-outside-hotel-to-protest-against-congressman-andy-barr/https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/protesters-gather-downtown-outside-andy-barr-policy-talkhttps://www.wkyt.com/2025/03/19/groups-protest-range-topics-including-trumps-policies-elon-musk-ky-lawmakers/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/19/barr-says-dont-worry-about-trump-or-musk-but-declines-chance-to-reassure-town-hall-in-lexington/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article302238669.htmlEDUCATON CUTS!https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/19/kentucky-educators-push-back-on-trump-administrations-threats-to-cut-education-funding/https://kypolicy.org/how-federal-funding-helps-your-school-district/VETO THESE BILLS, ANDY!https://bit.ly/ProKYBillsCall his office! (502) 564-2611INTERVIEW: Sen. Reggie Thomas (KY SD-13)https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=113CALL TO ACTION!IN addition to calling Andy (see above)You should join us and our friends Gathering for Democracy at their Lexington People's Town Hall on Saturday morning! 10am at the Kentucky Theaterhttps://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/764648/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialAll our stuff - https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 202 was produced by our communications chair, Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media