Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!

Aaron, Nema and Kim cover the Kentucky news of the weak, then welcome State Senator, and Democratic Floor Leader, Senator Gerald Neal to share his views on Frankfort, and how he's viewing opportunities for thoughtful legislation, and when it's time to "elevate" the conversation, a la his Tik Tok confrontation with Sen. Max Wise over DEI policies in Kentucky. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS...

Kimberly, Aaron , & Annabel (!) share ethics updates on the Grossberg affair, some cool KY news for Juneteenth, and we get an update on how Dems should be thinking about the midterms with former Louisville Congressman Mike Ward. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/judge-denies-louisville-democrats-plea-to-end-ethics-investigation-into-his-conduct/ https://kent...

Aaron, Chris and Dr. Clardy focus on the need for mass mobilizations and widespread protests to stand against the Trump MAGA regime's efforts to degrade our democracy and replace it with.... something else? Rep. Adam Moore joins to give an update on the Kentucky Make America Healthy Again task force he's been appointed to in Frankfort. Then they check in with Craig Blair with Peaceful Blue...

Kimberly and Aaron (amidst some connectivity issues) cover party-switching news in Frankfort then get an update on the impact of the House GOP's proposed Medicaid cuts from the KY Center for Economic Policy 's Dustin Pugel . Progress Kentucky's #ColonelsOfTruth Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Here's what Kimberly Cecil-Jones was up to this week: https://sta...

Nema and Aaron cover how Trump's DOGE cuts are contributing to unsafe conditions for constituents across our commonwealth as severe weather continues to plague Kentucky. Then, they interview the youngest LGBTQ+ elected official in the country, Midway's city councilor, Ian VanSteenbergh . #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK https://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-nws-staff-cuts-before-deadly-tornad...

Kim and Nate share the Kentucky political news of the week, covering Louisville's police oversight, and Dan Cameron's fundraising scam, then check in with Betsy Foster, of "The Betsy Brief" - PLUS, NATO teases his new political tune, "So Bonkers." Check out this week's #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/21/u-s-justice-department-m...

Aaron and Chris cover a legal fight over Kentucky school funding, the launch of a new Kentucky political PAC with a unique mission, and check in with our newest candidate for CONGRESS, Cherlynn Stevenson! BIG Episode this week on #ColonelsOfTruth by Progress Kentucky INTERVIEWS: Annabel Nagel , The Henry Project https://thehenryproject.org/ Peter Jefferson , Kentucky Student Voice Team https://www...

Kimberly and Dr. Clardy cover our commonwealth's breaking political news, with a focus on how Trump's policies will make us less healthy. They then check in on how to beat Trump's MAGA agenda, with former Louisville Congressman John Yarmuth. NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/07/louisville-eating-disorder-clinic-loses-300000-to-trumps-anti-diversity-push/ https://www...

Aaron and NEMA cover breaking Kentucky education news and discuss the May Day protests' efforts to highlight the intersection of labor and a fair economy for workers in the face of Trump/Musk's efforts to reshape our economy for billionaires - w/returning union thug guest, Matt Alley - Blue Collar Writer NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentuckys-average-public-school-t...

Aaron and Dr. Clardy cover breaking political news from Kentucky, including an important protest at Murray State, and a new official candidate running for Mitch's senate seat - then we check in with Carma Bell Marshall , the trans activist at the center of THE Frankfort bathroom brewhaha, then get a quick update from friend of the show, Cherlynn Stevenson , about her possible next political mo...

Aaron and Kim discuss breaking political news out of Kentucky, including Lexington's congressional district making an important target list, whether or not ICE is deporting kids in Louisville, and when the left's rainbow coalition might fully come together. Then, the Colonels interview one of the organizers behind key Kentucky efforts to mobilize massive resistance to the Trump agenda. #Co...

Aaron & Chris cover the big Kentucky political news of the week, then get an LGBTQ+ recap of the General Assembly's treatment of our gay friends, family and kids across our commonwealth, with independent journalist, Olivia Krauth. #ColonelsOfTruth Progress Kentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.facebook.com/indivisibleguide/videos/705475615238687 https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-doge-...

Aaron & Kimberly chat about the final results of the session, and how many bad bills were passed into law over the Governor's vetoes. #KYGA25 AND a CRITICAL Hands OFF! call to action! Plus, Rand Paul is right?!?! All that and some technical difficulties on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEEK: https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article303240136.html https://kent...

Aaron and Kimberly forecast the final two days of Kentucky's General Assembly with longtime friend of the show Tamarra Wieder, Kentucky State Director of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates. The Colonels also break down the growing pushback against the Trump/Musk march towards authoritarianism - and how Kentucky's federal delegation is failing in its response. #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressK...

Aaron & Nate cover breaking political news from the commonwealth, including this week's protest of Rep. Andy Barr, as well as big cuts in education spending, and how they would impact our state. We urge Andy to VETO some bad bills, then check in with Lexington's state senator, Reggie Thomas, before closing out with some important opportunities to JOIN THE RESISTANCE! Thanks for checkin...

Aaron, Chris and Kim cover Trump's biggest problems: KY members of the GOP caucus, do a little 2026(!) election candidate chat, then discuss one of the worst bills from KYGA25 - SB89, the Coal Industry's Dirty Water Act, which cleared the House today. We also hear from Jason Bailey, ED with the KY Center for Economic Policy, about the impact of Trump's tax cut, spending slashing, reckl...

Aaron and Kim pop the champagne and celebrate the big two oh oh! Then they get into just how DOGEd KY is getting - 19 federal offices shuttered and a whole new DOGE in Frankfort - then we’ve got a couple of amazing guests joining us. We start with an update on the general assembly, currently underway in Frankfort from friend of the show Rep. Adam Moore. Then, we’re very excited to be joined by the...

Aaron, Nema and Kim discuss the mood for good trouble spreading across the commonwealth, then check in with Rep. Adrielle Camuel for the news from Frankfort, then - for the second week in a row, head back to KY's biggest blue dot and an interview with the SUPER-INSPIRING Louisville city council member, and head of VOCAL-KY, Shameka Parrish-Wright. Watch this week's #ColonelsOfTruth! SUPPOR...

Kimberly and Aaron share the Kentucky political news of the weak, then check in with Katie Mueller on the situation on the ground in EKY as communities deal with another round of devastating floods. Speaking of crappy water situations, Lane Boldman joins to share views from Frankfort as the General Assembly keeps rolling. Finally, the Colonels hear from Roz Welch , candidate for Jefferson County C...

Aaron and Chris cover the Kentucky political news of the week - including a somewhat surprising vote from Mitch, and the political FALLout of his likely retirement, then we'll send you off with a CALL TO ACTION about a bad bill in the KY General Assembly - on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth Progress Kentucky #ColonelsOfTruth https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky NEWS OF THE WEAK: https...

Aaron, Dr. Clardy & Kimberly are joined by Indivisible leaders from DC and across our commonwealth to discuss what's going in and how we can best respond. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article299637984.html https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/04/another-income-tax-rate-cut-is-headed-to-the-kentucky-governors-desk/ INDIVISIBLE ROUNDTABLE: ht...

Aaron and Kimberly chat & chew on a couple of Kentucky political stories, then welcome back the League of Women Voters of KY to discuss the opaque nature of the General Assembly in Frankfort, and what we can do about it! #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/01/28/supporters-of-ending-slavery-in-kentucky-line-up-behind-lexington-lawmakers-bill/ https://www.kentuck...

Aaron and Nate cover breaking Kentucky political news out of the Attorney General's office, and then discuss the rise of Christian nationalism in Kentucky politics (and how to fight it!) with Rev. Dr. Leah Schade. #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article298845218.html https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-...

Kimberly and WILLIE discuss the Kentucky political news of the week before checking in with Belle Townsend, the creator of the "Discarded" rural poetry collection, which includes some of Willie's work! #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/01/08/beshear-touts-ky-economy-urges-end-to-attacks-on-public-schools/ https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/whiskey-ma...

It’s a big week - Aaron, Kimberly & Dr. Clardy kick off #ColonelsOfTruth's coverage of the General Assembly, and we hear what the GOP supermajority have their sights set on in Frankfort. Then, we re-connect with founding ProKY member Kit O’Connor , who works with the ground-breaking refugee resettlement program, Welcome Corps . They are joined by Bluegrass Rainbow Allies , one of 500 community...