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The Commonwealth Matters

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The Commonwealth Matters is a weekly long-form program on issues and events that affect Kentuckians.

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Commonwealth Policy Foundation

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

10/30/18 Processing Troubling News 30.10.2018

In this edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by pastor Ron Hicks and are processing troubling news stories.

10/23/18 The Church's Role in Society 23.10.2018

In this edition of the Commonwealth Matters we are joined by pastor Josh Hershberger of the Bold Church Initiative and are discussing church's role in society.

10/16/18 Special Election Edition 16.10.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters I am joined by pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the upcoming election.

10/09/18 Controversial Census Questions 09.10.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by pastor Ron Hicks and are discussing controversial census questions about sexual orientation and gender identity.

10/02/18 Principles of Justice 02.10.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by pastor Ron Hicks and are discussing upholding principles of American justice.

09/11/18 Tolerance 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss what tolerance means.

09/04/18 In God We Trust 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the national motto, "In God We Trust", and the bill introduced that would require it to be posted in all of our public schools in Kentucky.

08/27/18 Responding to the Alt Right 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss political rallies and the appropriate engagement in the public realm.

08/20/18 Fairness Ordinances 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss fairness ordinances, laws that protect homosexuality and gender identity as civil rights.

08/07/18 The Rise of Transgenderism 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss transgenderism in our nation.

08/01/18 Gambling 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss gambling expansion.

07/30/18 Interview with Wayne Lewis 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Wayne Lewis, the interim commissioner of education for Kentcuky, to discuss issues relating to charter schools, graduation rates and the Jefferson County public schools.

07/23/18 Immigration Policy 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss immigration policy.

07/16/18 Supreme Court Nomination 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

07/11/18 The Importance of Life 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we discuss the importance of life.

07/04/18 The Importance of Marriage 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we discuss the importance of marriage.

06/27/18 The Importance of Religious Liberty 27.09.2018

In this episode of the Commonwealth Matters we discuss the importance of religious liberty and what it means.

06/20/18 Examining the Most Important Pillars of Society 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we examine the most important pillars of society - life, marriage and fiscal responsibility.

06/13/18 Teenagers are Impacting Kentucky for Good 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are discussing how a group of Kentucky teenagers took part in an event called Love Loud. Love Loud is a summer, local missions event that creates an opportunity for teenagers to serve together and share Christs' love.

06/06/18 The Supreme Court Protects Religious Liberty 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Josh Hershberger to discuss a Supreme Court case ruling that protects religious liberty.

05/30/18 All About Freedom 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we discuss the freedoms we enjoy, how we can protect them and how others have sacrificed so much so that we can have them.

05/23/18 A Conversation with Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton 27.09.2018

In this special edition of The Commonwealth Matters we share an interview with Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton.

05/16/18 Understanding Gender Identity with Dr. Glenn Stanton 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family to discuss gender identity.

05/09/18 Kentucky's Upcoming Primary Election 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we discuss the upcoming primary election in Kentucky and why is it so important.

04/25/18 What are Public Charter Schools? 27.09.2018

In this episode of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Gary Houchens to discuss what charter schools are, what they are not and if they come to be in Kentucky.

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