Kentucky Politics Weekly

After an 8 day layoff, KPW is back and there's a ton of news. Impeachment, Snow Storms, Senor Cruz Cancun Vacation, we hit it all!

University of Louisville Assistant Professor Adam Enders joins the show to talk about a recent research paper he's authored titled "Who Supports QAnon? A Case Study in Political Extremism” and discuss the facts about the QAnon movement. Also, Steph is back from her undisclosed island podcasting location and, newsflash: IT'S COLD!

Newly elected Corbin City Councilwoman Allison Moore joins the show to talk about her experiences on the campaign trail last year and how to get more women into office. Also, lots of news including an injunction in Frankfort, a win for Liz Cheney in DC, and Tres gives a few Super Bowl prop bets he would bet if gambling were legal in Kentucky.

The Kentucky General Assembly is back and KPW is talking legislative priorities with Keturah Herron from the ACLU. Also, veto overrides, the Democrats begin their civil war in earnest, and Tres reports on the results of the Royal Rumble, making Stephenie question her life choices.

Gary Houchens joins the show to talk about National School Choice Week and what that broad term means for students and the State. Also, Tres and Stephenie talk lots about grifters, both on Wall Street and in Kentucky (specifically in Nelson County).

Dave "Buzz" Baker joins the show to talk all things Wildcat as well as the affect NCAA and Congressional action on name, image and likeness legislation could have on college sports. Also, lots of inauguration talk and we find out about Stephenie's secret past as a sports mascot.

Former Editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal Rick Green joins the show to talk about the media, it's role in the broader political landscape, and the future of journalism. And, keeping up with KPW's reputation for high-minded debate, talk of the Paris Hilton sex tape makes an appearance.

Impeachments efforts abound at the state and federal levels and the KPW crew has you covered for all of it. Also, it's never wise to cross a Cheney and happy trails to Siegfried.

Noted lawyer and long-time liberal rabble rouser Scott White joins the show for a quick primer on the 1st Amendment and what is and isn't protected. Scott also lends his years of experience in KY politics to discussions about the bills moving in the General Assembly and the current COVID numbers.

In a break from our usual format, Tres and Stephanie share their thoughts on yesterday's invasion of the United States Capitol.

Tres and new co-host Stephenie Steitzer Hoelscher tackle a busy news slate with the GA run-offs, Trump's phone call, and the start of the 2021 KY General Assembly all on the slate

KPW After Dark makes a return for Tom's last show. Topics include Congress COVID bailout, who gets the vaccine, and Tony Rice

University of Kentucky Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise Director Chuck Courtemanche is back to talk about what the Federal and State Governments can do to juice the economy and stave off a bagel (West Wing reference, if you get it, you get it). In addition, breaking news interrupts the programs and, will the Cleveland baseball team be renamed the Naps?

State Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey joins the pod to give the Democratic perspective on the upcoming session. The crew hits on all the hot buttons, including the budget, executive powers and infrastructure. Also, how do you keep kids entertained at home on a cold winters day? Stair Slide.

Restaurants in KY are re-opening but does the data back it up? Tres and Tom discuss. Also, Tom rants about the KY Bar exam debacle while Tres rambles on about the MLB vs MiLB feud and how the Lexington Legends ended up stuck in the middle.

State Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer joins the show for the first of this week's 2021 Legislative Preview shows. But KPW doesn't just give you politics, they also give you a deep dive on the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.

Former Herald-Leader and CN2 Political Reporter Ryan Alessi joins the podcast to talk about the state of political media and take a look back at his time in Kentucky. Also, do bingo halls have a legit gripe?

John Cox from the KY Chamber joins the show to talk about the Chamber's 2021 legislative priorities, both on COVID and in general. Also, lots of talk about the religious school closing court fight and Gov. Beshear's snitch line not being anonymous.

Friend of the show Gary McCullom joins KPW for that old, tired talk show trope: talking about things they're thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Also, the whole crew is a little frustrated with $170 million destined for KY schools that doesn't appear to have been spent yet.

Jim Musser from the Kentucky Hospital Association joins the show for the next of our legislative preview series. Just so happens, he also joins the day after new COVID restrictions and Tres is HOT over gyms being open but schools being closed.

Rep. Jason Nemes joins the show to talk about winning his House race in a suburban Louisville District as well as how the House Caucus went about recruiting candidates. Also, an update on the Brent Spence Bridge and KDP has a new Chairman.

The Kentucky State Supreme Court has spoken and the Brent Spence Bridge is on fire in a jam packed edition of KPW with Stephenie Steitzer Hoeslcher joining in on the fun. The crew also discusses LMPD's latest issues, Amy McGrath sitting on a pot of cash, and Tres' bizarre knack for random trivia.

The KPW crew kicks off the post-election/pre-General Assembly season with a conversation with JC Young from the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association to preview the current state of and 2021 legislative priorities for Kentucky’s County Fiscal Courts. Also, the guys talk about Biden's win, the importance of the process and laugh at some bad advance work.

Tres and Tom are in a pretty chipper mood as they look back on the results of Tuesday's election. While at the time of taping, the presidency is still in the air, nothing is uncertain in Kentucky where, from Paducah to Pikeville, Republicans dealt a massive blow to Democratic hopes. Also, Tom asks Tres to put on his thinking cap and try to figure out what comes next for KDP, Republican legislative...

With less than a week to go, Democratic strategist Matt Erwin is back to help KPW run through all 119 General Assembly seats up for grabs on Tuesday. Also, sad clowns shouldn't deliver COVID numbers.