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My Old Kentucky Podcast

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A podcast about policy and politics in Kentucky

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United States

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A podcast about policy and politics in Kentucky

Twitter:

@MyOldKYPod

Language:

English

Contact:

502-608-1324


Episodes
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Session Catch-Up

2/11/2025
This week Robert and Jazmin went over several updates about the 2025 legislative session, and a few more quick hits.

Duration:00:46:13

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Pam Stevenson Running For US Senate, Mitch McConnell on 60 Minutes, and Bourbon Tariffs

2/4/2025
This week Jazmin explained a plethora of news stories and Robert went in depth about the impact of potential tariffs on the bourbon industry.

Duration:00:37:49

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Dustin Reinstedler Interview, Trump Administration Impacts, and Understanding Mitch McConnell

1/28/2025
This week on the show Robert and Jazmin interviewed Kentucky AFL-CIO President Dustin Reinstedler about his role, the role of AFL-CIO in Kentucky, and about the labor movement in Kentucky. Before that, Jazmin went over how the new Trump administration is already impacting Kentuckians, and Robert did a deep dive into Mitch McConnell and his role in the modern day Republican Party.

Duration:01:04:56

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Leader Pamela Stevenson Interview, Students Suing the Legislature, and Metro Council Shenanegans

1/21/2025
This week Robert and Jazmin talked about two major issues: the student voice team suing the legislature about the adequacy of the education system, and the surprising election of a Metro Council President. Afterwards, Robert sits down with Pamela Stevenson to talk about her first term as Democratic leader in the Kentucky House.

Duration:00:55:50

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The First Week of Session / FOP and the Consent Decree

1/13/2025
This week Robert and Jazmin discussed the first week of the session, which included a vote on one bill and the introduction of both HB 1 and 2, as well as the Louisville Police Union's opposition to the consent decree involving the DOJ and LMPD

Duration:00:38:31

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Major Supreme Court Decision About Louisville, and the Start of the Session

1/7/2025
The legislative session began today, but the big news discussed on this show happened over the break, when the Supreme Court of Kentucky made a significant decision about how the legislature could make rules specifically for Louisville.

Duration:00:41:32

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LMPD Consent Decree

12/17/2024
This week, Jazmin brings us the news about the LMPD consent decree and Robert talks about the rest of the news. There will be no show for the next two weeks -- enjoy the holiday!

Duration:00:41:10

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Jazmin and Allison discuss the JCPS Task Force and Other Things

12/10/2024
This week Jazmin and Allison Wiseman got together to discuss several items including the task force which may some day break up JCPS.

Duration:00:33:38

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Logan Gatti Co-hosts, Medical Marijuana Starts, Cops & JCPS, plus more

12/3/2024
This week Logan Gatti joined Robert to talk about the Louisville Democratic Party, and the pair talked about the news of the week.

Duration:01:02:44

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New Democratic Leaders and a Final Word on the Election

11/26/2024
This week Robert and Jazmin talked about the Democrats electing three new leaders in the House and delivered a final word of analysis on the 2024 election.

Duration:00:32:28

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Andy Beshear, Jacqueline Coleman, the ACLU, and Batteries

11/19/2024
This week Jazmin and Robert talked about the future political careers of Andy Beshear and Jacqueline Coleman as well as a lawsuit being brought by the ACLU, plus news about multiple battery plants across Kentucky.

Duration:00:31:30

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Election Analysis and Early Session Preview

11/12/2024
This week Jazmin and Robert took a deeper dive into the election results, and also previewed what might happen during the next legislative session. Also, subscribe on Patreon to hear our special episode with Kelsey Hayes Coots, the campaign manager of Better Schools Kentucky.

Duration:00:51:29

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Election Night 2024

11/6/2024
It wasn't fun but we're here to talk about it.

Duration:00:54:27

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2024 Election Preview

10/28/2024
In this episode, Robert and Jazmin preview all the major elections facing the Kentucky House, the Louisville Metro Council, the LFUCG Council, the State Senate, the Judiciary, the constitutional amendments, and, if you can believe it, even more.

Duration:01:30:41

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Tyler Chapman Interview, Protective Order Issued against Brenda Monarrez, and Park Rangers in Louisville

10/22/2024
This week Allison Wiseman joined Robert to talk to Tyler Chapman, the Democratic candidate in District 27. He spoke about running in his hometown and running while looking forward instead of backwards. Before speaking with him, Allison and Robert talked about the protective order issued against Brenda Monarrez, and the Park Ranger program in Louisville.

Duration:00:50:42

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Emma Curtis Interview and Amendment Two Campaign Update

10/15/2024
This week our guest was Emma Curtis, a candidate for Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in District 4. She would be the first trans person elected in Lexington, and spoke to us about her passion for government and especially local issues. Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert caught up by talking about the Amendment Two campaign (which would legalize tax money for vouchers if it passed) as well as a few other items.

Duration:00:59:12

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Lauren Hines Interview

10/8/2024
This week Robert spoke with Lauren Hines, a candidate for Kentucky House in Western Kentucky. She talked about what makes her district special, why she'd been a good state rep, and what it will take to win back Western Kentucky for Democrats. Before that, Robert went over a few quick hits.

Duration:00:27:14

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Zack Hall Interview, Marty Pollio Retires, and More!

10/1/2024
This week Robert and Allison Wiseman sat down to discuss several issues throughout the state, including Marty Pollio's retirement, a US Department of Education report about JCPS's discipline of Black children, and Craig Greenberg's decision to enforce an old ordinance about face masks. In addition, Robert interviewed Zack Hall, the Democratic candidate in District 84, which includes Perry, Breathitt, and Owsley Counties. He spoke about running as a Democrat in a southeastern Kentucky district, and what issues he hopes to impact in Frankfort.

Duration:01:12:11

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Daniel Grossberg's Bad Behavior and a Letcher County Courthouse Shooting

9/24/2024
This week Robert and Jazmin discuss updates to the Daniel Grossberg situation, which saw several prominent Democrats calling for his resignation as well as a shooting at the Letcher County courthouse in which the Sheriff killed a Judge.

Duration:00:43:12

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Josie Raymond Interview, LMPD Hires a Chief, and Shootings Along I-75

9/17/2024
This week we welcomed Josie Raymond back to My Old Kentucky Podcast. She talked to us about her decision to forgo reelection to the House of Representatives in order to run for Metro Council, and what she hopes to accomplish at City Hall in her next term. Before speaking with Josie, Robert and Jazmin spoke about LMPD hiring a new chief and about the shootings that occurred along I-75 last week.

Duration:00:41:35