Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!

Aaron, Chris & Kim discuss the breaking political news out of Kentucky ( MITCH ), then check in with More Perfect Union 's award-winning Appalachian correspondent John Russell to hear his take on all this socialism we're hearing about these days. We've got a GREAT #ColonelsOfTruth for you this week! BITIN' LIST Aaron: Graham Platner Kimberly: Medicare Fraudsters Chris: Also had...

Aaron and Dr. Clardy deep-dive into data centers across our commonwealth with two informative guests, Hellbender Newsroom 's Olivia Krauth, and Demanding Data Center Accountability's Erin Petrey ... after Aaron gets something off his chest. #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST: Dr. Clardy: Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito Aaron: David Yates!! Jefferson County Clerk - on behalf of 8 vo...

Aaron and Kimberly connect with Dustin Reinstedler (AFL-CIO), Amy Beasley (President of the Bluegrass Central Labor Council) and check in with the folks who brought you the weekend, the minimum wage, and paid time off. #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST: Kimberly: Gen X and President Donald J. Trump Aaron: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig GET INVOLVED: We've got...

Nate and Aaron t ouch on Gov. Beshear' s Juneteenth actions, how the GOP are using race to divide their voters, and then welcome Alisha D. Chaffin to the show to discuss the crazy twists and turns in her campaign for the most flipable state house seat in the Bluegrass! Join us on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth JOIN THE FIGHT TO FLIP THE 6TH! Tuesday, June 23rd at Wise Bird Cider https://prog...

Aaron, Chris and Kim cover Lexington's data center deliberations, what's up with medical weed, and WHEN WILL BEVIN GET LOCKED UP, then check in on the civics crisis facing Kentucky with online educator and good troublemaker, Attica Scott . Great week on #ColonelsOfTruth! BITIN' LIST Aaron: Jason Nemes Chris: Demetrius Liggins Kimberly: Baron Trump GET INVOLVED: NO KINGS, NO CAGE MATCHE...

Aaron welcomes Denise Gray back to Colonels of Truth to spill some Alvarado Tea! #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky BITIN' LIST: Aaron: Matt Bevin Denise: Ralph Alvarado GET INVOLVED: In Mad County Saturday: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/888815/ In Lex on Monday, June 8: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/870258/ NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/29/former-gov-...

Aaron, Kim and Chris cover the KY news of the weak, including TWO mostly positive stories about MITCH , then talk with TN State Rep. Aftyn Behn about her fight for democracy across our southern border. #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST: Aaron: Lee Zeldin , US EPA Administrator https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/22/kentucky-has-numerous-coal-ash-sites-the-u-s-epa-is-weakening-pollution-protections-...

Kimberly & Nate dig in on what happened electorally this week, then connect with badass community organizer and new aurhor, Beth Howard, to discuss her work and memoir, "Song for a Hard-Hit People" about growing up and growing into her Appalachian heritage. watch/listen/like/share/download/buildpower #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST: KCJ - KY Voters! ND - Boooo Barr NEWS OF THE WEAK:...

Aaron & Dr. Clardy cover Trump's picks for Kentucky, the 6th district decision and more GROSSberg behavior as they break down the GOP's assault on democracy and black political power in our LAST SHOW (before next week's primary), then welcome Sen. Reggie Thomas back on the program. #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN’ LIST: Aaron - MAHA (Elder Abuse?) Dr. Ralph Alvarado Dr. Clardy - TN Speaker...

Aaron, Kimberly and Nate finish our Kentucky Senate Superfecta and interview Dale Romans about his dark horse race for the Senate and who he's betting on in this weekend's Run for the Roses! (oh, and we cover a few stories, share our bitin' lists, and give you some fantastic opportunities for action!) Join us on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LISTS: Aaron - Samuel Alito ht...

Aaron and Kimberly check in with Senate candidate number four in our series - former state rep and Andy Beshear official, Charles Booker. But FIRST, Aaron brings us an Earth Day roundup of Kentucky news (good and bad) for our planet. #ColonelsOfTruth TAKE ACTION - Help us #FlipThe6th We're ONE MONTH from the primary - check out the four candidates who've all pledged to run positive campaig...

Aaron & Nate check in on the final moments of #KYGA26 and then connect with State Representative, Col. Pamela Stevenson & hear her take on this year's session, and why SHE thinks Trump fired all her JAG colleagues before starting his illegal regime-change war of choice in Iran, as she runs for Mitch's open Senate seat. #ColonelsOfTruth! NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.kentucky.com/ne...

Aaron, Chris and Kim get an update on the inadequate Kentucky budget from Rep. Chad Aull , then connect with Amy McGrath on her run for the Dem nomination for Kentucky's open senate seat and her plans to make it competitive. CALL TO ACTION: Join our campaign to FLIP THE 6TH! http://www.progressky.org/donate-flip-6th http://www.progressky.org/monday Pass the Eviction Expungement Bill in the fin...

Aaron, Dr. Clardy and Kimberly recap NoKYngs & catch up with Logan Forsythe , and hear about his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Kentucky's 2026 Senate race. #ColonelsOfTruth #Progress Kentucky NO KYNGS! Lex: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dvwx9iCh2/ Whit Whitaker, speaking for veterans: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16Q5oLN2BF/ Lex March: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/...

Aaron and Kim catch up with Willie Edward Taylor Carver, Jr. about his AMAZING new book, " Tore All to Pieces ," and check in with Rep. Adam Moore on what's up in the final days of #KYGA26 in Frankfort. The Colonels also hear from Cameron Anderson , with the Welcome Home Kentucky campaign and their efforts to pass HB 338 and help more people get housing across our commonwealth. Busy...

Aaron, Kim and Nate cover news from #KYGA26 and then check in with Russell Allen , from the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty about SB251, an effort to reestablish the death penalty in Kentucky. #ColonelsOfTruth @ProgressKentucky No Kings! March 28th - Find the most convenient event for you here: http://www.progressky.org/no-kings BITIN' LIST: Aaron - Markwayne Mullin (for forcin...

Aaron and Chris share the KY political news of the weak, including Trump in NKY , and then get #KYGA26 updates from our friends with Kentucky Center for Economic Policy and the Kentucky Conservation Committee - it's a great week to tune in to #ColonelsOfTruth CALL TO ACTION: http://www.progressky.org/no-kings https://www.progressky.org/monday Buy us some stamps!! https://secure.actblue.com/don...

Aaron and Dr. Clardy dig in on the current war on progress with professor and author of the new book, " The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea ," David Oppenheimer, then get an update on #KYGA26 from Rep. Adrielle Camuel . #ColonelsOfTruth NO KINGS! www.progressky.org/no-kings Flip the 6th! https://www.progressky.org/monday Donate to the cause! https://secure.actblue...

Kim and Aaron connect with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky regarding the restoration of voting rights and other legislation they're watching in #KYGA26 and then hear from State Representative Adam Moore on the budget, food stamps and independent voters. #ColonelsOfTruth FLIP THE 6TH - Join the campaign: Lexington Postcarding Night, Mon. March 2nd https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/even...

Aaron, Kim and Nate connect with two HS public education advocates about the ...interesting... approach to KY schools from the General Assembly... and their NEW BOOK. Also, we get a GA update from Fairness Campaign's Chris Hartman ! #ColonelsOfTruth #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/02/18/ky-senate-committee-backs-bill-to-restore-voting-right...

Aaron, Kim & Chris cover more Massie-Epstein political news out of our Commonwealth, as well as an update on the KY Senate race polls and then check in with writer and gun safety advocate Teri Carter . #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LISTS: https://tchilders.lnk.to/bitinlistlive Chris: Pam Bondi Kim: KY State Senator, Dr. Donald Douglas https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-02-11/medical-conscience-...

Aaron and Dr. Clardy share new developments in the Grossberg affair, AG Colman's broken clock moment for EKY ratepayers, then we talk with one of Louisville’s state representatives, and an important immigration leader in our commonwealth, State Representative Nima Kulkarni. Big week on #ColonelsOfTruth Deep Breath on Election Theft - ICYMI - Interview with UK Law Prof & Election Law Expert...

Aaron and Nema tackle the heavy news of the week, and how KY's delegation responded, then we check in on #KYGA26 with one of Frankfort's most committed abortion advocates, Lexington State Representative Lindsey Burke . #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky #FlipThe6th CALL TO ACTION: Join our campaign to Flip the 6th: ⁠ https://www.progressky.org/monday ⁠ DONATE to Flip the 6th: ⁠ https://sec...

Aaron and Kim cover breaking political news from our commonwealth, including our Gov calling the President's Greenland play "Dumb as hell" & a race-changing political contribution from the world's richest man. The Colonels then check in with independent Capitol correspondent, Olivia Krauth, to get a breakdown of the first few weeks of the General Assembly, and hear what bills...

Aaron, Kim and Nate break down the KY week in politics - including Jamie Comer vs. the Clintons - we meet up with KY Conservation Committee's Lane Boldman in the Campaign Corner , and then we check in with Lexington State Representative Anne Gay Donworth about how the session is starting off in Frankfort. #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky #FlipThe6th CALL TO ACTION - FLIP THE SIXTH - Join us...