Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!

Doug, Kimberly and Willie discuss political opportunities and obfuscation in Frankfort, and the need for increased transparency from the state legislature with guest, Janie Lindle with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. NEWS OF THE WEAK: ⁠https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/louisvilles-bratcher-to-not-seek-reelection-to-kentucky-house-will-run-for-metro-council/⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/rkahne/st...

Aaron and Kimberly cover big news out of Kentucky, including Michael Adams revisionist history, a shakeup in the Louisville delegation to Frankfort, and some outside money poised to support D gains next November. Then, the Colonels are honored to be joined by election attorney Anna Whites, who will help think through some best practices for better electoral outcomes in our commonwealth. Finally, w...

Aaron, Doug & Chris cover important political stories from the commonwealth: shady campaign contributions, GOP constitutional amendments in the pipeline, a smurfy exchange in DC, and a GOP retirement in Frankfort. The Colonels then interview the Mountain Association's Chris Woolery about smart energy solutions for Appalachia, then close with a caffeinated call to action. #ColonelsOfTruth N...

Aaron, Doug, Kimberly and Nema hash out Kentucky's election results - we consider whether Kentucky has turned purple, we discuss the election night winners and Doug Price is Right about the big losers - folks who helped bring about a dangerously low voter turnout for these critical races for our commonwealth. #ColonelsOfTruth https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/liveresults/ https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-...

Aaron & Doug discuss the Lt. Gov debate and the Craft's coal campaign cash, then check in with key players in the upcoming election, KFTC members Kenneth Williamson & Kenny Jenkins, then meet 93rd HD candidate Adrielle Camuel in the campaign corner, before closing out with a call to action! #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: ⁠https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/10/30/coleman-and-mills-def...

Aaron, Doug and Nema join forces to remind you that there are 19 DAYS UNTIL Nov. 7th - This week Doug brings us a debate recap, we discuss the UAW strike against Ford, THEN we’ve got an interview with Rep. Col. Pam Stevenson - Democratic candidate for Attorney General --  we meet her over in the Campaign Corner to hear how the campaign is going.  FINALLY, we close out with a call to action and a p...

Aaron, Chris and a late-arriving Kimberly cover Kentucky's political news of the week, including a surprising new poll, some upcoming debate opportunities as well as KY GOP's judicial setback on Jefferson County schools, and a distressing source of their horrible rhetoric and political agenda came to Lexington. Then, we're excited to share our check-in with Sierra Enlow, Progress Kentu...

Aaron, Kimberly, and Nema call out the KY GOP for forcing themselves into doctors' offices across our commonwealth, while bullying trans kids and kids who have suffered through sexual abuse, but have found their voice in response. The liar Daniel Cameron continues to face abuse about his commitment to blocking reproductive healthcare in our commonwealth. Then, we're joined by candidate for...

Aaron, Willie and Doug bring you Kentucky news from DC, a bit of just deserts for EKY's infamous county clerk, and Gov. Beshear announces a new tourist venue in NKY. Then, we’ve got a Campaign Corner interview with friend of the show, Chris Hartman w/the KY Fairness Campaign. Finally, we’re thrilled to be sharing the WORLD premier of the video for Nato’s new political jam, “It’s Andy (For KY)....

Doug and Kimberly dig in on the week's Kentucky political stories and connect with Planned Parenthood's state director, Tamarra Wieder about their significant election efforts and whether Dan Cameron is the worst candidate ever on reproductive healthcare. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK https://kypolicy.org/kentucky-cannabis-criminilization-report/ https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-09-12/new-...

There are 54 days until Nov. 7th - This week we cover a couple of big money political stories - one about the election & one about roads, bridges & broadband - we return to a story we’ve covered a couple times - Glitch McConnell! (as now DOCTOR Rand Paul is weighing in). Then, we bring you a conversation with Mason Kalinsky - Organizing Director for Hood to the Holler -  we meet him in the...

There are 61 days until Nov. 7th - This Aaron, Doug and Nema check in on the Kentucky political news of the weak, including Mitch’s doctor’s note, a Labor Day roundup and then Doug Price is Right About crypto mining -  then we chat with Amber Hoffman and Destiny Kelley of the Revolution KY & hear what the Revolution is all about and why they’re prioritizing sending Andy Beshear back to the Gov...

There are 68 days until Nov. 7th - This week Kimberly and Doug weigh in on a fairly frightening confrontation in Eastern Kentucky as well as updates on Kentucky cannabis news. Then we chat with Alex Flood with Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) in the Campaign Corner to hear what SURJ is all about, and why they’re prioritizing sending Andy Beshear back to the Governor’s mansion on Nov. 7th. Fina...

There are 75 days until Nov. 7th - This week Aaron, Willie & Nate check in on the education-heavy Kentucky political news of the weak, then chat with Adrielle Camuel, the Democratic candidate for the 93rd House District. Finally, Nato calls us all to action with the #ColonelsOfTruth premier of his new song, "It's Andy (for Kentucky)" This is an episode you DON'T want to miss!...

Doug and Aaron cover the KY political news of the week, looking at the political pawns in the Governor's race, and whether teachers will buy what the liar Dan Cameron is selling. Then we’ve got Doug Price is Right with a deep dive into the coal-coddling politicos in our capitol, then we are glad to reconnect with the former state auditor, now solar energy entrepreneur, Adam Edelen, who talks about...

This week, Aaron, Nate and Kimberly bring you a recap of Fancy Farm, along with a cringe-worthy national news moment that it generated. Then, we have a VERY important interview in the campaign corner, with Courtney Rhoades Mullins, the black lung organizer with the Appalachian Citizens Law Clinic, who tells us about a newly proposed federal regulation on silica dust, and whether it will actually p...

Aaron, Nema and Kimberly cover a couple of breaking Kentucky political stories - both related to the horrible, hateful SB 150. Then, the Colonels are delighted to be joined by candidate for Kentucky Secretary of State, former KY State Representative Buddy Wheatley. We hear about his vision for voting in our commonwealth and why current SOS Michael Adams doesn't deserve the bipartisan kudos he&...

Willie, Chris and Doug cover the week's breaking political news, including new revelations about the KY GOP's HQ, brought to you by Mitch and Pfizer and the big, potential Teamsters/UPS settlement. Then, we're glad to be joined by Bill Londrigan, the head of the KY AFL-CIO to share what Labor's thinking about the upcoming election. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuck...

This week Aaron, Kimberly and Martina bring you a Dan Cameron news roundup, including his just-announced, and completely uninspired running mate. We then interview Kentucky State House Representative Daniel Grossberg, from Louisville’s 30th House District. We then close out with a critical (if slightly familiar) call to action. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/07...

Kimberly, Doug and Chris dig into the week's political news, with a focus on the significant increase in Dem RSVPs to this year's political hootenany, the Fancy Farm BBQ. Chris brings us an update on important federal investments in programs to decrease agricultural climate emissions, and piques the crews interests in cow farts, while Kimberly sends us all to the post office for some good...

This week Aaron, Willie and Kimberly cover Kentucky's breaking political news -we’ve got a candidate for the special election for district 93, we’ve got terrible, but not surprising SCOTUS decisions that make life harder for gen z, and limit affirmative action in college admissions. We’ve got a really special #CampaignCorner spotlighting the Kentucky Democratic Auxiliary and its leader, attorn...

This week Willie, Nema and Aaron cover Kentucky's breaking political news - a BIG WIN for the gays, big news about shady campaign contributions in the Gov’s race and big news about broadband…., then, we’re very excited to interview the Rev. Dr. Leah Schade - a Lexington-based theologian and pastor who has been educating the public about the growing threat of Christian Nationalism  - this movem...

Aaron, Kimberly and Chris cover breaking Kentucky political news, connect with the new chair of the Kentucky High School Democrats in the Campaign Corner, then interview the Rev. Shirley Harrington, long-time federal official from the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Department of Agriculture to discuss the federal role in expanding opportunity and equality in the nation. #ColonelsOfTr...

Aaron, Kimberly, and Doug cover KKKentucky's breaking political news, and then hear from Janet Quigg and Mike Van Winkle - both members of the Cherokee Nation who tell us about the Richmond Pow Wow and Kentucky's native communities - and how this low-profile perspective is organizing to change that. NEWS OF THE WEAK https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/mt-sterling-police-investigating-kkk-fl...

Aaron, Martina, and the Queen of Calling IT OUT, Kimberly, discuss what's going to matter more in the Gov's race, Andy's big checks, or Andy's pics with big drag queens. We share the alarming news about a historic Pride proclamation from HRC, and then Lane Boldman (of the KY Conservation Committee) joins us in the Campaign Corner for an important update on the Kentuckians for Energ...