Kentucky Politics Weekly
News & Politics Podcasts
KY Political News, notes and random thoughts from Tres Watson, the former Spokesman of the Republican Party of Kentucky, Democratic consultant and movie producer Jared Smith, and PR professional Abby Piper along with a rotating cast of Republican and...
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
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KY Political News, notes and random thoughts from Tres Watson, the former Spokesman of the Republican Party of Kentucky, Democratic consultant and movie producer Jared Smith, and PR professional Abby Piper along with a rotating cast of Republican and Democratic political operatives, former elected officials and and reporters.
Twitter:
@kypolweekly
Language:
English
Episodes
Jared Smith: Primate War Correspondent
4/17/2026
KYGA26 is in the books and KPW has a look at what passed, what didn't and who is mad at who. Also, are we on the verge on an excommunication? And Jared debuts in his new role as a war reporter.
Duración:01:16:25
Let's Get It Started
4/2/2026
The General Assembly is officially in veto recess and KPW has an update on what passed in the final hours of the first part of the 2026 KY General Assembly session. Also, new polling in the US Senate race and candy theft.
Duración:01:22:40
Cocaine and Vapes
3/27/2026
With a few days left in the 2026 KY General Assembly, what bills are on the move? The KPW crew highlights a few of the ones they are watching. Also, cocaine sharks, vaping squirrels, woman who marry rivers.....we've got a lot for you.
Duración:01:21:29
Trophy Catfish
3/21/2026
KPW hands out the First Annual Best Act Relating To Title to Rep. DJ Johnson for his Act Relation to Trophy Catfish and the crew talks to Rep Johnson about some of his election reform legislation. Also, the budget is moving, Iran is burning, and Afroman is America.
Duración:01:25:25
Rights for Rice
3/14/2026
War in Iran, General Assembly updates, issues in KY prisons and foster care, and is there a positive side to shoplifting? All things the KPW crew discusses this week.
Duración:01:14:28
Ranch What?
3/6/2026
The General Assembly bill filing deadline has passed the the KPW crew takes a look at some of what's out there. Also, KPW Foreign Correspondent Jason Emert stops in to talk Iran.
Duración:01:31:16
Making Kentucky Proud
2/28/2026
We have a budget (kinda, sorta)! The General Assembly moves on and KPW has an update on the important pieces moving in Frankfort. Also, the US launches strikes against Iran, the State of the Union is a thing that happened, and one man puts the Commonwealth in the national headlines.
Duración:01:19:22
Go and Do Likewise? Challenge Accepted
2/20/2026
The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly has hit the halfway point! KPW covers a few of this week's highlights, including bills dealing with housing issues, felon voting rights, education, and tort reform. Also, Andy Beshear has a book and Tres has thoughts.....
Duración:01:17:57
Why is it Always France?
2/13/2026
The Kentucky General Assembly rolls on and KPW has a look at some of the bills they've found interesting that were on the move this week. Also, the KY Auditor takes on the Governor, the Epstein files roil Washington, and the French Olympics team is all kinds of sketchy.
Duración:01:16:03
New Polls are Here! New Polls are Here!
2/6/2026
It's a political double-whammy! FEC reports and new polling! KPW has a breakdown of what to make of it all. Also, State Rep. Peyton Griffee is with us and he answers the question: Why is Bullitt County how it is?
Duración:01:37:18
Abby Loves Education Policy
1/30/2026
The beat rolls on in Frankfort and it was a big week for education bills and Abby is very excited! Also, the budget bill was filed but the crew has a primer on why you shouldn't get too worked up about anything in it just yet. Finally, there's praise for LMPD, pork chops as projectiles, and violent kangaroos!
Duración:01:08:09
Snowpocalypse and Murder Elephants
1/23/2026
Snowmaggedon is here but the legislature marches on, so the KPW crew has your new covered. Education bills lead the week in Frankfort while we are beginning to get campaign news for KY's federal offices
Duración:01:28:31
Good John Edwards, Not Bad John Edwards
1/16/2026
Former State Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer joins the pod to talk politics, bourbon, and gambling laws. Also, #kyga26 marches on, Minnesota is in conflict, and dudes are stealing donuts in Louisville.
Duración:01:46:44
Filing Day 2026
1/10/2026
The 2026 filing deadline has passed and KPW looks at every Federal and General Assembly race! While there weren't a ton of surprises, there are some crowded fields and the crew gives you their early thoughts and highlights some races to watch for the spring primary.
Duración:01:21:22
2026 Legislative Preview with Senate Majority Leader Max Wise
12/22/2025
KPW heads into the holiday break with our annual conversation with the KY State Senate Majority Leader Max Wise as we look to the 2026 General Assembly. This weeks podcast is sponsored by LegibleAI, a new AI powered legislative tracking platform. Check it out at legiblepolicy.com
Duración:01:15:18
Magic Cocaine Truck
12/19/2025
Our legislative previews carry on, this time with State House Majority Whip Jason Nemes. We talk 2026 budget, housing, AI policy, Medicaid, and more. Also, we take advantage of Rep. Nemes' history working in the court system to talk KY State Supreme Court.
Duración:01:40:26
Bears on Parade
12/13/2025
The annual KPW legislative previews have begun! Union County Judge and new KACo President Adam Onan joins the show to talk about KACo's priorities in the 2026 legislative session. Also, candidate filings continue, a State Rep draw's Elon's ire, and there's a mess in Ann Arbor.
Duración:01:32:56
The Death of Cinema
12/5/2025
A new week of legislative candidate filings leads the show, followed by continuing discord in London, KY, a shake-up for the Cameron campaign, and Jared talks about the Netflix-WB merger.
Duración:01:29:44
Shamwow!
11/26/2025
It's a short Thanksgiving week but KPW has you covered for updated legislative filings, idiocy in Fayette County, dive bombing monkeys, and a huge entry into a Congressional race in Texas.
Duración:01:24:40
Chainsaw Bears
11/14/2025
The shutdown is over, candidate filings are marching on, Abby made the news, and bears are mauling and chainsawing(?) people. Things are getting wild.
Duración:01:22:08