Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

My Old Kentucky Podcast

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A podcast about politics and policy in the commonwealth of Kentucky

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Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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News

Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

Charles Booker Is Running 09.12.2025

This week Robert and Brook Benningfield discuss Charles Booker's entrance into the US Senate race and Daniel Grossberg's ongoing troubles.

Gov. Beshear Joins a Housing Lawsuit 02.12.2025

This week Jazmin tells us about a lawsuit against the Trump administration's approach to HUD, and Robert brings us several other stories.

JCPS & FCPS Updates for Thanksgiving Week 25.11.2025

This week Robert and Jazmin talked about ongoing transitions, changes, and issues happening in the two largest public school districts in Kentucky.

Allison Wiseman joins to talk US Senate 19.11.2025

This week Allison Wiseman joins Robert to talk about Dale Romans' entry into the US Senate race and her take on the state of the Democratic Primary, plus a few quick hits.

UPS Plane Crash & Quick Hits 11.11.2025

This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the horrific plane crash in Louisville as well as several smaller news items from this week.

Spooky SNAP Cuts and Spooky Data Center Updates 31.10.2025

This week Jazmin spoke to us about the impact of SNAP benefits disappearing for many Kentuckians during the Government Shutdown and Robert talked about the approval of 2 new power generation projects LG&E/KU has proposed.

Ricardo Santiago on Americana Community Center's Future + FEC Reports 22.10.2025

This week Ricardo Santiago joined us to speak about his new job at the Executive Director at the Americana Community Center. We had spoken about the center's uncertain future in the wake of it's federal funding being cut, and Ricky talked to us about how Americana was approaching it's future--including ways for everyone to get involved. During the first part of the show Robert and Jazmin discussed...

Quick Hits Solo Show 14.10.2025

Robert is flying solo this week! He talks about four smaller stories that mostly update issues MOKP has been tracking this year.

Joel Willett Interview, Louisville Appointments, and a new US Senate candidate 08.10.2025

This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Joel Willett, one of the Democratic candidates for US Senate in 2026. In addition, they talked about Mayor Greenberg's appointments to the County Clerk and Sheriff positions, plus Amy McGrath's entry into the US Senate race.

Maddie Shepard on State Education Funding and JCPS Budget + More 01.10.2025

This week Maddie Shepard joins Robert and Jazmin to talk about the Protect Our Schools KY effort to increase education spending in Frankfort by $718 million, as well as the recent news about the JCPS budget. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discuss the evolving Democratic side of the 2026 US Senate race and a recent controversy involving a vote by Morgan McGarvey.

Louisville Republicans Have a Crime Plan 17.09.2025

Jazmin and Robert dig into the plan put forth by Louisville Metro Council Republicans and whether or not it actually addresses "crime," and update several stories the show has been following.

Kentucky's Revenue Issues, Charter Schools Before the Supreme Court, and More 09.09.2025

Jazmin and Robert took on five topics this week: Kentucky's revenue did not meet the criteria set by Republicans for a tax cut, and may even be in a shortfall The Charter School funding mechanism created by Republicans will go before the Supreme Court of Kentucky Mayor of London Randall Weddle was ousted from his position last week LG&E/KU may be shirking their climate pledges There is a new c...

Blue Oval SK Union Election, More Fayette County School Drama, and a Crime Outrage in Louisville 03.09.2025

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.

Louiville Mayor Greenberg's Communication Situation & A Union Election in Hardin County 26.08.2025

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.

Fayette County Public Schools Update & Gun Violence in Louisville 20.08.2025

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.

Kim Davis' Lawsuit & Nuclear Power in Paducah 12.08.2025

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.

Robert Reacts and Ralph Alvarado Profile 05.08.2025

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.

Courts and Campaign Quick Hits 29.07.2025

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!

Data Center Debacles and Department of Education Audits 15.07.2025

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.

Crystal Rodgers' Case Verdict & "Big Beautiful Bill" Act's impacts on Kentucky 09.07.2025

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.

Nate Morris Is Running, Sarah Ritter Guest Hosts 01.07.2025

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

A Short Show With A Few Quick Hits 24.06.2025

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.

Cherlynn Stevenson Interview, Daniel Grossberg hearing, and more 18.06.2025

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.

Nicholas Hazelett Interview + CD 6 Candidates and School Updates 11.06.2025

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.

Crystal Rogers Update and Lexington Schools Tax Increase Drama 04.06.2025

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.

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