Kentucky Politics Weekly

Political commentator and consultant Scott Jennings joins KPW to talk through the 2020 KY Senate Primary, how we got here and where we’re going.

Tres and Tom log the longest KPW ever while going over recent issues with the Beshear Administration along with a run down of every race in the 2020 Primary. Also, Tom gets attacked by wildlife. It actually happened and you can hear it all in real time.

Matt Erwin join KPW to preview Tuesday's Primary Election. They also talk about the tragic death of Carol Barr and Andy Beshear's Unemployment Issues

Carrie Glenn of the Justice Action Network joins KPW to talk about criminal justice and police reform in the short and long run. The crew also talks about the victory for LGBT rights in the Supreme Court, Charles Booker’s Senate momentum vs McGrath’s flailing, the end of the SATs and ACTs and Tres rants about baseball.

Tres and Tom are back with a guest-less edition of KPW. In today’s episode, the guys discuss Tom’s Herald-Leader op-ed in support of removing the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol rotunda, whether or not the twitter outcry against Paw Patrol is a joke, Greg Fisher’s general ineptitude and a whole host of other topics.

State Senator Ralph Alvarado joins KPW for a spirited discussion about his experiences providing health care in a nursing home setting during the COVID-19 crisis as well as his thoughts on Governor Andy Beshear's handling of the crisis.

OJ Oleka joins KPW for a conversation about his new initiative, AntiRacismKY as well as future of Kentucky’s Independent Colleges in a post-COVID world. Also discussed are civil war-era pensions, the coming two space vs one space war and what it’s like to have a newborn in quarantine.

Restaurant owner and State Representative John Sims joins the KPW Zoom line to talk about the protests at the Capitol, problems processing the flood of unemployment claims, State Parks not being open heading into the summer and running his Dairy Queen franchise in the COVID era.

(Former) politician Jonathan Miller is today’s guest to talk the state and future of the hemp industry. Among the other topics discussed are Tiger King, romance novels, cheerleading, NASCAR, food delivery services, poker, and, oh yeah, they do talk a little about politics.

KY Secretary of State Michael Adams joins the podcast to talk about what is and what’s not true about the changes Kentuckians will see when they go to vote in the June Primary election. After a talk with the Secretary, Tres and Tom talk about restaurants reopening, some nursing homes not getting the Medicaid funding they expected, Tom’s fantasy NASCAR team and the UK Cheerleading scandal.

Stephenie Steitzer Hoelscher makes her return to the podcast to talk about Lexington’s COVID rate, rumors about schools reopening, problems for Louisville Metro PD and Title IX issues in Fayette County Public Schools.

Radio host and podcaster Leland Conway stops by the podcast to talk wild game meat, the death of Little Richard and the state of music radio, and Kentucky leading the nation in percent of workforce unemployed during the COVID crisis.

After a lengthy discussion about children’s books, The Last Dance and Americana Music, Morgan McGarvey and the guys eventually get around to talking politics and hit on extra security measures at the Capitol, Phase I reopening and the future of the Democratic Party in Kentucky.

Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles takes a break from riding his big orange tractor and joins the podcast to talk about where you can find a book that details every Farm Bill since the 40's (a real page-turner), reassures Tres and Tom that there will be plenty of meat in the grocery stores and declares his love for the movie Con Air.

Tres and Tom are joined by Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosely for a conversation about his experiences dealing with the COVID crisis in a small, rural county with no confirmed cases. His thoughts on the Phase 1 reopening plan and how rural health care facilities are set up to handle a potential increase in cases.

State Senate Majority Leader and horse racing enthusiast Damon Thayer joins the podcast to talk about how he's been dealing with the quarantine, what's next for the General Assembly, Governor Beshear injecting himself into a decades old rap feud and when Kentucky's signature industry will get back on the track.

Christian Motley joins the podcast to talk about expanded COVID testing, threats against the Governor, Second Chance lending in the CARES Act, budget short falls for cities and Kentucky’s Democratic Senate Primary.

Dave "Buzz" Baker joins Tres and Tom to talk about how a sports guy deals with the COVID crisis. Dave gives his thoughts on the future of NCAA sports, the potential effects of decisions made on eligibility for athletes by the NCAA, and some talk about how the newsroom looks under social distancing. Dave also regales the guys with some stories of the Macho Man Randy Savage.

Tres and Tom check in with former KY State Auditor and noted extrovert Adam Edelen to see how he's holding up during the quarantine. Adam gives some book and TV recommendations before the guys talk about the end of the 2020 General Assembly, protests at the Capitol, COVID response thus far, the future of the economy and what needs to be done as we progress through the crisis.

Tres and Tom talk about the controversial decision made by KY Governor Andy Beshear to take down license plates of church goers, along with other COVID related issues. Then, the guys are joined by State Rep. Adam Koenig, sponsor of the bill that legalized the direct shipment of alcohol, to go over some recommendations of what to buy once the bill becomes law on July 1.

Tres and Tom talk about the latest in coronavirus news, including a new relief package being delayed in the Senate, numbers flattening in NYC and NJ, and potential changes to Kentucky’s elections this spring and fall. Then the guys are joined by Pike County Judge Executive Ray Jones to talk about how the virus is impacting Eastern Kentucky, how the region is coping with it and what the future look...

Tres and Tom are joined by Chuck Courtemanche from the University of Kentucky Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise to talk about an economist's view of the Coronavirus, the Government's reaction to it and the long-term implications on the economy. They also talk about some of the news of the day including Kroger limiting shoppers, Ryan Quarles' doing good work during the crisis and an idiot...

Tres and Tom discuss Thomas Massie's primary after the President's tweets, the KY State Budget, social distancing extended to April 30 and Andy Beshear memes. Then, the guys talk about the passing of Tres' father and honor him by letting you know where you can stream some of his favorite comedies while you're on lockdown.

Tres and Tom talk more COVID, because it's the only game in town. The legislature is still in, the Governor hasn't sent home state employees, but everything else is shut down. The guys offer their thoughts on the virus and where we're headed and hand out some tips on some social media feeds with fun content for kids and adults alike.

Tres and Tom break cabin fever with some extensive COVID talk, including Governor Beshear's hypocrisy on virus policy and the funniest memes. Tom also unleashes on the Horse Park violating meeting rules to install a new director.