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A podcast about politics and policy in the commonwealth of Kentucky

Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 352 EPISODES

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    Big Louisville News: No Consent Decree & New JCPS Superintendent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 28:41


    This week Jazmin and Robert talked about two major Louisville stories: the Trump administration's decision to seek a dismissal of the consent decree with LMPD and JCPS hiring a new superintendent.

    Another Terrible Storm in Kentucky & A Medicaid Discussion with Dustin Pugel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 52:11


    This week, Robert and Jazmin discussed the deadly storm that ripped through Kentucky over the weekend and the government's response to it. In addition, Robert discussed the major Medicaid cuts being discussed in Washington D.C. right now.

    Cherlynn Stevenson in running in District 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 36:05


    This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the entrance of Cherlynn Stevenson in Congressional District 6, as well as two Louisville stories which form a parable about openness in government.

    Andy's Nascent Run for President and University Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 36:25


    This week Robert and Jazmin talked about Andy's not-yet-declared-but-probably-existant campaign for US President, as well as updates to multiple stories about UofL and UK.

    Louisville Budget Request and More Andy Barr Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 42:55


    This week Robert and Jazmin talked about Mayor Craig Greenberg's budget request for Louisville Metro Government and also discussed more about the fallout of Andy Barr deciding to run for U.S. Senate.

    Morgan Eaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 66:11


    Jazmin is out this week so Robert was joined by KDP Executive Director Morgan Eaves. She talked about her job and ways to grow the Kentucky Democratic Party, and then discussed the Republicans who might run in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District as well as a final recap of the Kentucky legislative session.

    Tariffs Update & University Controversies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 37:27


    This week Robert provided an update about tariffs on Kentucky bourbon and Jazmin walked us through major controversies at both the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky.

    Floods, A Senate Campaign Ad, and Andy Beshear Starts a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 37:59


    This week Robert and Jazmin talked through several news items from this week including tragic flooding throughout Kentucky, a new ad from Pamela Stevenson, and Andy Beshear's new podcast.

    Rep. Joshua Watkins on the Session, Explaining the Vetoes, and KDP Reorganization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 65:30


    We welcomed Rep. Joshua Watkins of Louisville to talk to us about his first legislative session this week. He explained his process of trying to improve bad legislation, how the session met his expectations, and his hopes for the future. Before the interview, Robert and Jazmin talked through the rest of Governor Beshear's vetoes, as well as the Kentucky Democratic Party's reorganization.

    Vetoes and Other Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 48:17


    Jazmin discusses the bills vetoed by Andy Beshear, and Robert talks through a few other items involved former elected executive branch officials in Kentucky.

    The Veto Period Has Begun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 40:06


    As of Friday, all the bills that won't be able to survive a veto by Governor Beshear had to be passed -- so Republicans came out big with a lot of secret priorities that were passed at the last second. We went through all of those and meanwhile Jazmin updated the status of all the bills we've been tracking so far this legislative session.

    A Major Session Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 39:01


    This week Robert and Jazmin run down the priority bills in the House and Senate, as well as a few other bills making their way through the legislature.

    Senate Priority Bills + Other Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 42:12


    Jazmin is back this week and she walked us through the ten bills the Senate is prioritizing.

    Mitch McConnell Retires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 44:19


    This week Deric Senecal joined Robert to talk about what's next for Kentucky's US Senate seat now that Mitch McConnell has decided to retire, as well as a session update. Deric also spoke about Louisville Young Democrats.

    Lots of Bad Bills and A Couple of Good Ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 48:57


    This week Robert and Allison Wiseman talked about the JCPS superintendent search as well as several bills making their way through the legislature.

    Session Catch-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 46:13


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 37:49


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 64:56


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 55:50


    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.

    The First Week of Session / FOP and the Consent Decree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 38:31


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 41:32


    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.

    LMPD Consent Decree

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 41:10


    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!

    Jazmin and Allison discuss the JCPS Task Force and Other Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 33:38


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 62:44


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

    New Democratic Leaders and a Final Word on the Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 32:28


    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.

    Andy Beshear, Jacqueline Coleman, the ACLU, and Batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 31:30


    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.

    Election Analysis and Early Session Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 51:29


    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.

    Election Night 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 54:27


    It wasn't fun but we're here to talk about it.

    2024 Election Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 90:41


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 50:42


    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.

    Emma Curtis Interview and Amendment Two Campaign Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 59:12


    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.

    Lauren Hines Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 27:14


    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.

    Zack Hall Interview, Marty Pollio Retires, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 72:11


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 43:12


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 41:35


    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.

    Double Interview: Deb Ison Flowers and Matt Golden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 55:53


    This week we featured two guests: Deb Ison Flowers who is running for Kentucky House in Distrcit 60 in Boone County, and Matt Golden, who is running for Louisville Metro Council in District 16 in Northeast Jefferson County.

    Jennifer Sierra Interview, DEI at Kentucky Universities, and a Juvenile Justice Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 55:46


    This week Jennifer Sierra joined us on the show to discuss her run for State Senate in Kenton County. She spoke about how important the issue of abortion rights were to her as well as all the other issues that motivated her to run for office.   Before speaking to her, Robert and Jazmin discussed changes to DEI organizations at the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University, and talked about an update to the juvenile justice stories we've been following for a few years.

    Erin Marshall Interview, Andy at DNC, Daniel Grossberg Should Resign, Nima Kulkarni's Issues, Plus More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 62:33


    What a packed episode! Erin Marshall is our guest this week. She's running for U.S. Congress in the 1st District, which stretches from Western Kentucky to (hilariously) Frankfort. She talked to us about her experience in politics so far, why she chose to run for U.S. Congress, and much more. During the first half of the show, Robert and Jazmin discussed the Daniel Grossberg scandal, the Nima Kulkarni Supreme Court ruling, a sex scandal in the LFUCG council, and some quick hits.

    Wilanne Stangel Interview + Allison Fills In Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 60:27


    Robert and Allison were the hosts this week and they ran down several pieces of news about a major fundraising call in Kentucky, scandals in both Louisville and Lexington, and more. During the second part of the show, Robert interviewed Wilanne Stangel, the Democratic candidate in District 69 in Northern Kentucky.

    Home of the Innocents and Adam Moore Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 63:00


    This week we had two guests! First up was Lydia Bell of Home of the Innocents, a Louisville non-profit serving children and young adults who received a line item in the Kentucky budget. We also had Adam Moore, the candidate for House District 45 in Lexington. He talked to us about his race and how he plans to flip the district this year. Before the interviews, Robert and Jazmin addressed a few issues in a quick hits segment.

    Andy Beshear Apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew and Chris Kolb's Resignation with Guest Host Allison Wiseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 36:56


    Jazmin and guest co-host (and Andy Beshear stan) Allison Wiseman talk about what's going on with Kentucky Young Dems, Governor Beshear's name continuing to be mentioned in the VP conversation, and Chris Kolb's resignation from the JCPS School Board. 

    Andy Beshear in the Veepstakes and Interview With Taylor Jolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 43:50


    Our guest this week is Taylor Jolly, the Democratic candidate in House District 33 in Louisville. He talked to us about why he's running, what he's passionate about, and what he's hearing at the doors of voters. During the first half of the show, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's chances to become Kamala Harris' VP candidate and also did a roundup of quick hits.

    "Laws In Limbo" & Long Form Articles to Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 36:41


    This week we talked through more bills the executive branch cannot implement due to a lack of funding and looked at four longer form articles in different outlets which you should read.

    Kate Farrow Interview & Andy Beshear's Big Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 39:47


    Our guest this week was Kate Farrow, the Democratic candidate for House in District 48. She told us about her district, her campaign, and the issues she hopes to impact in Frankfort. Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's big week, which saw him become a major player in the Presidential election this year.

    Colleen Davis Interview, SB 151 Implementation Drama, and Two Lawsuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 49:26


    This week Colleen Davis joined Robert and Jazmin to discuss her run for House District 31 in Louisville. She talked about deciding to run for office, what she hopes to accomplish, and why she thinks she was recruited for the job. Before speaking to her, Robert discussed the stalled implementation of SB 151 and the fallout from that, and Jazmin discussed two lawsuits: one about three Jewish women suing over Kentucky's abortion laws, and another involving KFTC suing about the voter rolls.

    Interview with Joshua Watkins, LMPD "Sexual Harassment Web" and a Certificate of Need Explainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 55:35


    This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Joshua Watkins, the person who will certainly be elected to the House of Representatives in District 42 this fall. We talked to him about what he hopes to accomplish, how he will bring his experience to Frankfort, and why he's running for this office in the first place. During the first half of the show, Jazmin walks us through the tangled web of sexual harassment claims made against LMPD officers, and Robert explains what the heck Certificate of Need is.

    Heather Crabbe Interview, LMPD Chief Suspended, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 52:25


    This week Jazmin and Robert spoke to Heather Crabbe, the Democratic candidate in House District 64. She's a former public defender, law school administrator, and is running hard for this seat. Before that, Robert and Jazmin spoke about two really bad stories about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault within LMPD, plus several other smaller stories.

    Kiana Fields and Aaron Currin Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 42:26


    This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed two candidates: Kiana Fields, who is running in Senate District 17, and Aaron Currin, who is running in House District 65.

    Brandon Long Interview, Scottie Scheffler's case dismissed, and KY Republicans React to Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 55:27


    This week, Kentucky House candidate Brandon Long talked to us about his candidacy in Northern Kentucky, then Robert and Jazmin discuss Scottie Scheffler's case and talk about Kentucky Republicans' reaction to Donald Trump's conviction.

    LMPD arrests Scottie Scheffler, Nima Kulkarni's ballot access saga, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 57:28


    This week Robert and Jazmin catch everybody up on a few news stories from the past two weeks, including LMPD arresting the #1 golfer in the world and the court case about Nima Kulkarni's ballot access.

    Primary Election Reactions & Matt Lehman Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 85:42


    The primary election was Tuesday and Robert and Jazmin have all the takes you can handle. Plus, an interview with Democratic candidate for State House in Northern Kentucky, Matt Lehman.

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