Kentucky Politics Weekly

Tres and Tom gear up for the homestretch by talking about Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation and elections lawsuits before the SCOTUS. The guys also talk about early voting numbers, KY's COVID rate increase and KY Dem's tendency to waste money on the campaign trail. Also, it's KY Proud Beer week!

Tres is fired up over the cancellation of planning for hybrid schools in Fayette County. The guys also talk about new polling numbers, a bad proposal to fix surprise medical billing, and more! Also, for the haters, no theme music this week because Tres forgot to bring the file on vacation with him.

The Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism, Al Cross, spent some time with KPW to talk about last night's US Senate Debate, the SCOTUS hearings and other news of the day as well as take a deep dive on the current state of print journalism and where it's headed. Al also gives some thoughts on the passing of Terry McBrayer and the crew takes a 50,000 ft view of Kentucky politics past, presen...

KPW has run it's first ever poll and is the only media outlet in KY who has asked the question: Should Greg Fischer resign as Mayor of Louisville. Also, there was a fly at the VP Debate.

Former Republican Party of Kentucky Political Director Josh Thomas joins the show to give an insiders look at life inside a campaign for the final 30 days. Oh yeah, also, the President has COVID and UK is terrible at football (again.)

It's the day after the first Presidential debate and the crew broke down the absolute debacle in Cleveland. Also, Tres rages against the Fayette County School Board and they guys discuss the future of historic gaming in the Commonwealth.

Tres and Tom discuss three major items of politics news: the decision of the Breonna Taylor grand jury, the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the overturning of historical gaming machines in Kentucky. Also: Why is Amy McGrath going from Paducah to Pikeville?

Former Secretary of Labor and Education and Workforce (and UK and NFL great) Derrick Ramsey joined the podcast to talk about vocational training and the need to a more skilled workforce in the Commonwealth. Sorry in advance for the occasionally choppy audio but that's podcasting in the COVID era sometimes.

Sean Southard joins the pod for a busy news day. The State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Gov's emergency powers, the Louisville Metro Council put Greg Fischer on warning, and a gentleman in Frankfort goes full possum. You never go full possum. Also, Tres and Sean geek out with hot takes on grammar and Star Wars.

Enjoy our longest podcast ever for our 50th episode anniversary!

Time to preview Kentucky's federal elections! Does Josh Hicks have a chance? How much per vote will McGrath spend? Who's even running in these other Congressional districts? Adam Edelen joins the show as we answer some of these questions and more!

Former Chief of Staff for the KY Education and Workforce Cabinet Andy Hightower joins the pod for a deep dive on the Unemployment Insurance system, how it got to where it is today and what can be done to fix it and help those still waiting for help. Also, a derby weekend recap and well wishes for COVID infected legislators.

Tres and Tom have a lot to say about Nancy Pelosi's hair and Andy Beshear's not-at-all COVID related '4 for 4'. Also, an update on KY unemployment insurance (still bad), Greg Fischer (gotta go) and a Derby and Oaks preview (Oaks is gonna be great).

State Representative Adam Bowling joins the pod to talk about new news articles regarding Breonna Taylor's death, the (still going) unemployment scandal, high school sports and protesters at the RNC

The RNC, the BOE meeting about KHSAA's decision on high school sports, NBA protests and Hurricane Laura are all on the docket today as Stephenie Steitzer Hoelscher is back on the KPW Zoom line.

Tres and Tom are back for another KPW After Dark! In typical rambling fashion, the guys talk about whether or not KY Democrats have declared war on farmers, the Governor's executive orders on evictions, the on-going RNC and more violence at Fayette Mall in Lexington.

Fresh off his national TV appearance in the Democratic National Convention Roll Call, Colmon Elridge joins KPW to talk about his experience with the nomination roll call as well as his thoughts on the DNC's 'virtual' convention. The crew also gets into COVID numbers, an additional $400 a month for Kentucky's unemployed, KHSAA's voted to reopen school and Thom Brennaman's hot mic moment.

KPW goes global with former Young Republican National Federation Chairman and International Law profession Jason Emert. The crew also breaks down UK and Tennessee's SEC schedules, discuss the first night of the DNC and talk about Kentucky's plans for voting in the General Election.

This podcast has everything. Kamala Harris, school closures, dumb decisions at KEMI, and that thing, when some Swedes want to meet Hank Jr but he's too busy doing cocaine.

Stephenie Steitzer Hoelscher joins the guys to talk about COVID on college campuses, the cancelling of Kindergarten Cop and whether or not we'll see any Presidential debates.

State Senator Max Wise joins the pod to talk about his experience having COVID, the debacle at unemployment, a host of education issues and some talk about concerts and concert venues.

Tres and Tom catch up on the week's news, with scandals at uninsurance, the Ohio Speaker's arrest, and the sentencing of Jerry Lundergan and Dale Emmons on the agenda. Also, in case you were in aware, Tres has strong feelings on the Designated Hitter.

Tres and Tom fly as a duo today and talk about a very lengthy State Contract Review Committee meeting, the mask mandate, Gov. Beshear's bad week in court and skywriting. They also kick around the idea of starting their own fencing company to get in on the no-bid state contract action.

Democratic Political Operative Will Carle joins the podcast to talk about the weeks news including a possible mask mandate, police retirements, campaign workers unionizing, the possibility of no college football in the fall and the legalization of alcohol shipments in the mail.

Jonathan Shell joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from who got PPP money to Kentucky's primary election results. Tres and Jonathan also take strong positions on fireworks and competitive youth dance.