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Nema and Aaron cover how Trump's DOGE cuts are contributing to unsafe conditions for constituents across our commonwealth as severe weather continues to plague Kentucky. Then, they interview the youngest LGBTQ+ elected official in the country, Midway's city councilor, Ian VanSteenbergh.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAKhttps://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-nws-staff-cuts-before-deadly-tornado-hit-reports-2073733https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article307294126.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article301636439.htmlINTERVIEW: Ian VanSteenberghhttps://www.ianvansteenbergh.com/CALL TO ACTION:Join Nema as a monthly donor to ProKY!https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyCALL TO ACTION (deux)Join us at NO KINGS LEX - June 14https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/785247/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 212 was produced by Nate OrshanTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Kim and Nate share the Kentucky political news of the week, covering Louisville's police oversight, and Dan Cameron's fundraising scam, then check in with Betsy Foster, of "The Betsy Brief" - PLUS, NATO teases his new political tune, "So Bonkers." Check out this week's #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/21/u-s-justice-department-moves-to-end-consent-decree-aimed-at-reforming-policing-in-louisville/ https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article306894861.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/daniel-cameron-says-democrat-controlled-ethics-commission-charged-him-with-violation-over-donations/ INTERVIEW: Betsy Foster, "The Betsy Brief"CALL TO ACTION: Support Progress Kentucky and "Colonels of Truth" as a monthly donor!https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 211 was produced by Annabel Nagel Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and Chris cover a legal fight over Kentucky school funding, the launch of a new Kentucky political PAC with a unique mission, and check in with our newest candidate for CONGRESS, Cherlynn Stevenson!BIG Episode this week on #ColonelsOfTruth by Progress KentuckyINTERVIEWS:Annabel Nagel, The Henry Project https://thehenryproject.org/ Peter Jefferson, Kentucky Student Voice Teamhttps://www.weku.org/the-commonwealth/2025-05-13/kentucky-students-spar-with-state-over-ability-to-sue-for-an-adequate-educationhttps://www.ksvt.org/updates/kentucky-students-defend-their-right-to-be-heard-in-groundbreaking-education-lawsuitCherlynn Stevenson, KY-6 Candidate for Congress https://www.cherlynnstevenson.com/https://www.facebook.com/share/16agJY2sqD/CALL TO ACTION: Join us THIS SATURDAY, at the Farm!ProKY's social and strategy, noon - 1:30https://calendar.app.google/cnDGmZ9J7wKZ6jpRA#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 210 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Kimberly and Dr. Clardy cover our commonwealth's breaking political news, with a focus on how Trump's policies will make us less healthy. They then check in on how to beat Trump's MAGA agenda, with former Louisville Congressman John Yarmuth.NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/07/louisville-eating-disorder-clinic-loses-300000-to-trumps-anti-diversity-push/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article305821831.htmlINTERVIEW: John YarmuthCALL TO ACTION:Stop the SAVE Act!https://bit.ly/save-voting #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 209 was produced by Nate OrshanTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and NEMA cover breaking Kentucky education news and discuss the May Day protests' efforts to highlight the intersection of labor and a fair economy for workers in the face of Trump/Musk's efforts to reshape our economy for billionaires - w/returning union thug guest, Matt Alley - Blue Collar WriterNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentuckys-average-public-school-teacher-pay-ranks-42nd-in-the-nation-education-group-says/https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article305309931.htmlhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/chicago-teachers-union-contract-solar-jobsJoin KY 120 United-AFT: https://connect.aft.org/app/memberforms/KYAMP/JoinINTERVIEW:Matt Alley - Blue Collar Writerhttps://www.patreon.com/c/Bluecollarwriter/homeCALL TO ACTION: Join us at YOUR MayDayStrong event: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/AND ALSO - Reject the SAVE Act - bit.ly/save-voting #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 208 was produced by Annabel Nagel's amazing new haircutTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and Dr. Clardy cover breaking political news from Kentucky, including an important protest at Murray State, and a new official candidate running for Mitch's senate seat - then we check in with Carma Bell Marshall, the trans activist at the center of THE Frankfort bathroom brewhaha, then get a quick update from friend of the show, Cherlynn Stevenson, about her possible next political move. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/campus-rally-shows-support-for-international-students-at-murray-state-university/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/04/22/u-s-rep-andy-barr-makes-it-official-lexington-republican-seeks-mcconells-senate-seat/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article304803131.htmlINTERVIEW: Carma Bell Marshallhttps://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/trans-woman-shares-account-of-confrontation-with-lawmaker-outside-capitol-restroomhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/11/we-will-not-be-erased-lgbtq-kentuckians-rally-for-fairness-in-capitol/https://www.facebook.com/TransWellnessCoalitionhttps://transwellnesscoalition.com/INTERVIEW: Cherlynn StevensonCALL TO ACTION: Reject the SAVE Act! Send your messages to Mitch and Rand NOW to reject this dangerous effort to limit voting access: http://bit.ly/save-voting #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 207 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and Kim discuss breaking political news out of Kentucky, including Lexington's congressional district making an important target list, whether or not ICE is deporting kids in Louisville, and when the left's rainbow coalition might fully come together. Then, the Colonels interview one of the organizers behind key Kentucky efforts to mobilize massive resistance to the Trump agenda. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/15/house-democrats-seek-to-flip-andy-barrs-seat-in-2026-midterm-elections/83010493007/https://www.facebook.com/Suzyhawkfire/posts/pfbid0VMAAGRLhah4H9xUDdvR97XyLa4YaBHXAf5m9Mmuf6uvR1cCcbgkYfjVEjiDDupNglhttps://www.axios.com/2025/04/12/missing-black-lives-matter-anti-trump-protestsINTERVIEW: Louis Knupp, Organizer with 50501 KYhttps://www.50501ky.com/CALL TO ACTION: No Kings: Then or NOW - Lexington March & Rally: 2pm, Sat. April 19, Courthouse Plaza https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/775957/JOIN US SATURDAY!#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 206 was produced by Nate Orsan! Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron & Chris cover the big Kentucky political news of the week, then get an LGBTQ+ recap of the General Assembly's treatment of our gay friends, family and kids across our commonwealth, with independent journalist, Olivia Krauth.#ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.facebook.com/indivisibleguide/videos/705475615238687https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-doge-protests-hands-off-472c574303260cbac315367cc808960dhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/04/09/under-new-law-kentucky-universities-have-an-easier-path-to-offer-new-doctoral-programs/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/visas-revoked-for-small-group-of-international-students-at-university-of-kentucky/INTERVIEW: Olivia Krauth, Independent KY Political Journalisthttps://queerkentucky.com/gop-state-representative-denies-trans-woman-bathroom-access-sparking-controversy-at-kentucky-capitol/https://thegallerypass.substack.com/CALL TO ACTION: Join us in the streets!Join ProKY's Indivisible Taskforce - be ready for the next big rally! https://bit.ly/PK-IND#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 205 was produced by Nate Orshan - WELCOME BACK, NATE! Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron & Kimberly chat about the final results of the session, and how many bad bills were passed into law over the Governor's vetoes. #KYGA25 AND a CRITICAL Hands OFF! call to action! Plus, Rand Paul is right?!?! All that and some technical difficulties on this week's #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEEK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article303240136.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/ky-education-commissioner-sounds-alarm-about-sudden-halt-to-federal-covid-payments-to-schools/https://x.com/RandPaul/status/1885717289040855099https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/27/ky-republicans-override-beshear-vetoes-show-who-makes-the-laws-around-here/https://bit.ly/ProKYBillshttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/15y8GW7SxY/?mibextid=D5vuizCALL TO ACTION:Join us SATURDAY IN THE STREETS!!Tell Trump/Musk Hands Off!!!!LEX: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/766519/EVERYWHERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 204 was produced by Parker Williams, Co-Chair, ProKY Coms CommitteeTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron and Kimberly forecast the final two days of Kentucky's General Assembly with longtime friend of the show Tamarra Wieder, Kentucky State Director of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates. The Colonels also break down the growing pushback against the Trump/Musk march towards authoritarianism - and how Kentucky's federal delegation is failing in its response.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/22/more-than-900-turn-out-to-send-a-message-to-u-s-rep-andy-barr-who-wasnt-there/https://forwardky.com/the-jamie-comer-chicken-suit-protest-tag-news/https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-03-24/hundreds-gather-in-bowling-green-to-speak-out-against-trump-policiesINTERVIEW: Tamarra Wieder, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocateshttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/25/life-and-death-beshear-vetoes-gop-clarification-of-kentuckys-abortion-ban/CALL TO ACTION:Urge the Legislature to uphold the Governor's vetoes1-800-372-7181https://bit.ly/ProKYBillshttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/26/beshear-vetoes-medicaid-changes-as-health-advocates-urge-lawmakers-to-hold-off-on-new-mandates/https://www.wkyufm.org/2025-03-26/kentucky-governor-vetoes-bill-gutting-waterway-protections#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyFind all our links here: https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 203 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comOld logo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron & Nate cover breaking political news from the commonwealth, including this week's protest of Rep. Andy Barr, as well as big cuts in education spending, and how they would impact our state. We urge Andy to VETO some bad bills, then check in with Lexington's state senator, Reggie Thomas, before closing out with some important opportunities to JOIN THE RESISTANCE! Thanks for checking out #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:OUR PROTEST! https://www.wtvq.com/crowd-gathers-outside-hotel-to-protest-against-congressman-andy-barr/https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/protesters-gather-downtown-outside-andy-barr-policy-talkhttps://www.wkyt.com/2025/03/19/groups-protest-range-topics-including-trumps-policies-elon-musk-ky-lawmakers/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/19/barr-says-dont-worry-about-trump-or-musk-but-declines-chance-to-reassure-town-hall-in-lexington/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article302238669.htmlEDUCATON CUTS!https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/19/kentucky-educators-push-back-on-trump-administrations-threats-to-cut-education-funding/https://kypolicy.org/how-federal-funding-helps-your-school-district/VETO THESE BILLS, ANDY!https://bit.ly/ProKYBillsCall his office! (502) 564-2611INTERVIEW: Sen. Reggie Thomas (KY SD-13)https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=113CALL TO ACTION!IN addition to calling Andy (see above)You should join us and our friends Gathering for Democracy at their Lexington People's Town Hall on Saturday morning! 10am at the Kentucky Theaterhttps://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/764648/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialAll our stuff - https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 202 was produced by our communications chair, Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Chris and Kim cover Trump's biggest problems: KY members of the GOP caucus, do a little 2026(!) election candidate chat, then discuss one of the worst bills from KYGA25 - SB89, the Coal Industry's Dirty Water Act, which cleared the House today. We also hear from Jason Bailey, ED with the KY Center for Economic Policy, about the impact of Trump's tax cut, spending slashing, reckless tarrifs and the DOGE chaos. Finally, we close out with a BIG BARR CALL TO ACTION - Make sure to join us next week as we demand Andy Barr tell us who he's with, Musk or US!#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/trump-kentucky-massie-paul-mcconnellhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article301857739.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article301533429.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/12/public-water-supplies-gain-protection-but-opponents-say-bill-still-puts-wells-groundwater-at-risk/INTERVIEW: Jason Bailey, KY Center for Economic Policyhttps://kypolicy.org/CALL(S) TO ACTION:Call the Legislative Comment Line! 1-800-372-7181 Here are the bills ProKY is opposing and supporting: https://bit.ly/ProKYBillsJoin us at a Peaceful Protest Outside Andy Barr's Policy Talk - Whose side are you on, Andy Barr??? Musk or US!?!?!Wed. March 19th, 10-11:30am, Hyatt Regency next to Rupp Arena - all details and RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762478/ Join ProKY's Indivisible Taskforce: Keep the pressure on Trump, Musk and KY's MOC: https://bit.ly/PK-IND#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook   - @progresskyInstagram  - @progress_kyBluesky  - @progressky.bsky.socialEpisode 201 was produced by Annabel... Until it wasn'tTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron and Kim pop the champagne and celebrate the big two oh oh! Then they get into just how DOGEd KY is getting - 19 federal offices shuttered and a whole new DOGE in Frankfort - then we've got a couple of amazing guests joining us. We start with an update on the general assembly, currently underway in Frankfort from friend of the show Rep. Adam Moore. Then, we're very excited to be joined by the KY director of Moms Demand Action for Gunsense in America - Cathy Hobart - she was ALSO in Frankfort today and brings us her update. Finally, we close out the show with a bad/good bill rundown, and encourage you to GET INVOLVED to block/back these SBs & HBs.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://mountain-topmedia.com/doge-cuts-to-see-office-closures-in-ky-w-va/#google_vignettehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/doge-identifies-more-federal-offices-224643178.htmlhttps://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/kentucky-doge-bill-passes-in-senate-heads-to-house/417-bb0564cc-019c-450e-b02c-258075fc3cadhttps://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/https://momsdemandaction.org/events/CALL TO ACTION: Literally, call! Here's our legislative upate -- it's updated DAILY to give you the info you need. Take a look and then call 1-800-372-7181https://bit.ly/ProKYBills#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook   - @progresskyInstagram  - @progress_kyTwitter    - @progress_kyEpisode 200! was produced by amazing, adored, Annabel Nagel!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Nema and Kim discuss the mood for good trouble spreading across the commonwealth, then check in with Rep. Adrielle Camuel for the news from Frankfort, then - for the second week in a row, head back to KY's biggest blue dot and an interview with the SUPER-INSPIRING Louisville city council member, and head of VOCAL-KY, Shameka Parrish-Wright. Watch this week's #ColonelsOfTruth!SUPPORT PROKY HERE:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.yahoo.com/news/nkys-thomas-massie-stands-alone-165513220.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122095077728788168&set=a.122095079120788168INTERVIEW: Rep. Adrielle Camuel - Lexington's dist. 93https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=93INTERVIEW: Lou Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-3https://vocal-ky.org/CALL TO ACTION: CALL THE LEGISLATIVE COMMENT LINE!1-800-372-7181SB60-Would undermine local Fairness Laws that protect the LGBTQ+ community. This bill has cleared committee and could be voted on today. Contact your legislators and tell them to vote no on SB60. HB398-Would undermine workplace safety standards, guts whistleblower protections, and makes employers less accountable. This bill has passed the House. Contact your SENATORS and tell them to vote no on HB398. SB89-Rollback water protections. This bill has passed the Senate. Please contact your House members and members of the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee and tell them you oppose SB89. Good BillsHB405-Allow caregivers to vote absentee. This bill has been assigned to the House Elections, Constitutional Affairs, and Intergovernmental Committee. Contact your legislators and members of the House Elections Committee and tell them you support HB405.#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialAll the links: https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 199 was kinda produced by AaronTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Kimberly and Aaron share the Kentucky political news of the weak, then check in with Katie Mueller on the situation on the ground in EKY as communities deal with another round of devastating floods. Speaking of crappy water situations, Lane Boldman joins to share views from Frankfort as the General Assembly keeps rolling. Finally, the Colonels hear from Roz Welch, candidate for Jefferson County Clerk, and the first African American vice chair of the Louisville Democratic Party.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKY NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/no-kings-on-presidents-day-anti-trump-protestors-rally-at-kentucky-capitol/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article300271914.htmlhttps://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/gov-beshear-confirms-8-deaths-caused-by-torrential-southern-eastern-ky-storm/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/weather-claims-two-additional-lives-in-kentucky-with-more-cold-and-snow-on-the-the-way/Interview: Katie Mueller, EKY flooding and disaster responseDonate if you can help: Venmo/Paypal @EKYmutualaid Roscoes Daughter - Kate Clemons Hazard/Perry County PayPal: RoscoesDaughterIncStray Hearts Animal Rescue -Laura McCoy Martin/Lawrence?Johnson/Floyd Counties PayPal: strayheartsanimalrescue@yahoo.comInterview:Lane Boldman, Kentucky Conservation Committeehttps://kyconservation.org/House KCC Bill lists: https://kyconservation.org/house-bills-2025Senate KCC Bill list: https://kyconservation.org/senate-bills-2025Legislative message line: 1-800-372-7181https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/18/senate-bill-89-sounds-retreat-on-75-year-commitment-to-protecting-kentuckys-waterways/Interview:Roz Welch, Louisville Dems Vice Chairhttp://louisvilledems.comalso, candidate for Jefferson County Clerkhttp://rozwelch.comProduction of episode 198 was by Parker Williams#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyLinktree: https://linktr.ee/progresskyTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron and Chris cover the Kentucky political news of the week - including a somewhat surprising vote from Mitch, and the political FALLout of his likely retirement, then we'll send you off with a CALL TO ACTION about a bad bill in the KY General Assembly - on this week's #ColonelsOfTruthProgress Kentucky #ColonelsOfTruthhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article300193274.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article300068749.htmlhttps://www.westkyjournal.com/article/3690/four-rivers-indivisible-begins-mondays-with-mitchhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article300083289.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article299604554.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article300099259.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article300099229.htmlCALL TO ACTION:From our friends at Kentucky Conservation Committee -Call the Legislative Comment Line tomorrow when they open - Thursday morning at 7am - Oppose Rep. Gooch's HB 137 1-800-372-7181For more information about HB 137:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mSDcR7POFmljAwfQWSXTEUpYUvD5n4wn/edit#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us!http://progressky.org/Support us!https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTubehttp://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods:https://tr.ee/1_oG5OmgqqFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky -https://bit.ly/BluSkyProKYEpisode 197 was produced by the phenomenal Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more athttp://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Dr. Clardy & Kimberly are joined by Indivisible leaders from DC and across our commonwealth to discuss what's going in and how we can best respond.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article299637984.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/04/another-income-tax-rate-cut-is-headed-to-the-kentucky-governors-desk/INDIVISIBLE ROUNDTABLE:https://indivisible.org/https://www.facebook.com/FourRiversIndivisble/https://www.bluegrassactivistalliance.org/CALL TO ACTION:https://bit.ly/WTF-Four Tell Mith to REJECT the WTF Four!#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialEpisode 196 was produced by Parker Williams! Thanks, Parker!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron and Kimberly chat & chew on a couple of Kentucky political stories, then welcome back the League of Women Voters of KY to discuss the opaque nature of the General Assembly in Frankfort, and what we can do about it!#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/01/28/supporters-of-ending-slavery-in-kentucky-line-up-behind-lexington-lawmakers-bill/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article299261274.htmlINTERVIEW: Janie Lindle and Patty Kannapel, League of Women Voters of Kentucky https://www.lwvky.org/how-can-they-do-thatCALL TO ACTION:Let Caregivers Vote Earyhttps://bit.ly/ProKY-EVC#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialEpisode 195 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron and Nate cover breaking Kentucky political news out of the Attorney General's office, and then discuss the rise of Christian nationalism in Kentucky politics (and how to fight it!) with Rev. Dr. Leah Schade. #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article298845218.htmlhttps://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-lgbtq-youth-suicide/https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/10/30/hundreds-of-foster-children-sleeping-in-state-offices-triggers-investigationhttps://www.lpm.org/news/2025-01-14/kentucky-students-demand-the-state-provide-adequate-public-education-in-lawsuithttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/19jeayCetN/INTERVIEW: Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schadehttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/CALL TO ACTION:Let Caregivers Vote Early!https://bit.ly/ProKY-EVC#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 194 was produced Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Kimberly and WILLIE discuss the Kentucky political news of the week before checking in with Belle Townsend, the creator of the "Discarded" rural poetry collection, which includes some of Willie's work!#ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/01/08/beshear-touts-ky-economy-urges-end-to-attacks-on-public-schools/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/whiskey-maker-brown-foreman-to-close-louisville-site-layoff-about-650-workers-globally/INTERVIEW: Belle Townsend, writer, organizer, bakerhttps://belletownsend.com/"Discarded: A Rural Anthology" https://www.backwoodsliterarypress.com/store-1/p/discarded-buy-1-give-1CALL TO ACTION:Expand early voting for caregivers!https://actionnetwork.org/letters/early-voting-for-caregivers#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 193 was produced by Emerge class of 1995 member, Annabel Nagel!!!!!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

It's a big week - Aaron, Kimberly & Dr. Clardy kick off #ColonelsOfTruth's coverage of the General Assembly, and we hear what the GOP supermajority have their sights set on in Frankfort. Then, we re-connect with founding ProKY member Kit O'Connor, who works with the ground-breaking refugee resettlement program, Welcome Corps. They are joined by Bluegrass Rainbow Allies, one of 500 community partners here in Kentucky, and their client, Luis.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAKhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article297401367.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article298134108.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article297719413.html?https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/01/07/ky-legislature-opens-with-democrats-decrying-gop-rule-changes-they-say-will-stifle-debate/https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/01/08/louisville-uofl-progress-race-dei-baldwin-jimmy-carter/77510445007/ INTERVIEW: Welcome Corps and Bluegrass Rainbow AlliesKit O'Connor, Kevin Ramsey, Charles Kyazze, and Luis with translation by Allie Clergethttps://welcomecorps.org/CALL TO ACTION: Join Progress Kentucky's Legislative Committee!! Contact ProKY to learn more!! info@progressky.org #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 192 was kinda produced AaronTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Kimberly and Nate cover a couple of important news stories for Kentucky, then re-connect with Ethan Branscum, fresh off his team's victory for rescue pets in Frankfort (the city, not the general assembly). He's helping make sure any pets showing up under the tree AREN'T from a puppy mill this Christmas. Finally, we close out with a voting access call to action.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://wapo.st/3ZDPemThttps://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/wireStory/prepares-leave-leadership-mcconnell-challenges-trump-foreign-policy-116836799https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/12/12/louisville-police-department-enters-consent-decree-with-the-u-s-department-of-justice/INTERVIEW: Ethan Branscumhttps://www.facebook.com/EthansrescuepetprojectCALL TO ACTION: Let caregivers vote early!https://actionnetwork.org/letters/early-voting-for-caregivers#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 191 was produced NateTheme music from the amazing Nato - Listen and share his new track right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18L73yQqCq/hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron and Dr. Clardy bring you a few ups and upsie daisies from Kentucky politicos on the national stage… then we chat with Jimmy Earley, the program director of Glean Kentucky, a nonprofit focused on tackling the twin challenges of food waste and food insecurity in the bluegrass –- then we close out with a call to action in support of our campaign for a caregiver voting fix for Kentucky. Also, WELCOME TO THE WORLD, GAIA PREECE!!! #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK:Governor Andy Beshear elected chair of DGA https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/democratic-governors-pick-beshear-as-2026-chair-elect/ Rep. Brett Gutherie to Chair Energy & Commercehttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article296850719.html https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/12/10/dc/mcconnell-falls-while-at-u-s-capitol-but-is-reported-to-be-fine/ INTERVIEW: Jimmy Earley, Glean Kentuckyhttps://gleanky.org/https://www.facebook.com/gleanKY CALL TO ACTION: Increase early voting for KY caregivers!https://actionnetwork.org/letters/early-voting-for-caregivers #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_ky Episode 190 was kinda produced by Aaron Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Kim and Dr. Clardy cover breaking political news from our commonwealth, then learn a bit about bluegrass LGBTQ+ history with Dr. Jonathan Coleman of the Faulkner Morgan Archive.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:Man of the people - Sen. Rand Paul living large:https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/12/03/u-s-sen-rand-paul-still-travels-large-courtesy-of-his-political-donors/Suffer Kentucky Act is Doing EXACTLY what advocates feared - making life harder for the homeless, with no new support or increased efforts to get folks off the streets:https://www.weku.org/the-commonwealth/2024-12-03/houseless-kentuckians-facing-arrest-after-failing-to-appear-for-unlawful-camping-citationsINTERVIEW: Dr. Jonathan Coleman, Faulkner Morgan Archivehttps://www.faulknermorgan.org/CALL TO ACTION: Expand Early Voting for Caregivers!https://actionnetwork.org/letters/early-voting-for-caregivers#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 189 was produced by the multi-talented, certain-to-be--missed, Nate Orshan - who ALSO created and performed our theme music - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Aaron and Kimberly figure out what they're grateful for... then learn about a wonderful, non-partisan voting expansion effort from Betty Pendergrass, a local government expert.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-fish-and-wildlife-swaps-land-to-boost-prospective-nuclear-fuel-enrichment-project/https://governor.ky.gov/accomplishmentsINTERVIEW: Betty PendergrassCALL TO ACTION: Expand Early Voting for Caregivershttps://actionnetwork.org/letters/early-voting-for-caregivers#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 188 was produced by the fantastic fellow, Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Kim, Chris and Aaron check in on Kentucky kids and some explosive economic growth across the state, then welcome Todd Blevins, the state director of The Humane Society of the United States - Kentucky to discuss our commonwealth's treatment of our furry friends and family. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kyyouth.org/2024-kentucky-kids-count-data-book/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article295605229.htmlhttps://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/11/11/tnt-plant-to-be-built-in-ky-after-435-million-awarded-to-company/76193672007/INTERVIEW: Todd Blevins, Kentucky State Director, HSUShttps://www.humanesociety.org/https://www.facebook.com/HSUSKentucky#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 187 was produced by the fantastic Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

This week Aaron, Chris and Kim TRY to take a step back from the political campaigns and outcomes Progress Kentucky has been consumed by since April. Instead, we've got a few developing stories from the commonwealth, then we're thrilled to be joined by Eric Scott Sutherland, a holler poet, the author of 5 collections of poetry, and he bring us some selections from his most recent work, “Earth is My Church” NEWS OF THE WEAK:  Andy has ideas: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/opinion/democratic-party-future-kentucky.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Zk4.2Yr8.y5PiEhud1oxt&smid=url-share   So does this… former lobbyist? https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/11/12/kentucky-needs-two-viable-political-parties-heres-how-democrats-should-resurrect-themselves/ Pregnant Kentucky woman sues state over near-total abortion ban https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article295446014.html INTERVIEW: Eric Scott Sutherland, reading from "Earth Is My Church" http://www.ericscottsutherland.com/ #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 186 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel Nagel Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couch Fire Media

Aaron, Kimberly, and guest co-host, Bruce Maples of Forward Kentucky, discuss the highs and lows of election day in Kentucky. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK:Voters Reject Amd. 2 and a school voucher scheme - thanks Protect Our Schools KY! See all of Kentucky's election results:https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/liveresults/Statewide #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_ky Episode 185 was kind of produced by Aaron Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

The election is SO CLOSE! Aaron, Nate and Kimberly cover a couple of great stories out of Frankfort on medical marijuana and solar energy, then check in with Randy Cravens about his effort to shock the bluegrass and take down Andy Barr on Tuesday. THEN, we'll hear from Kentucky Student Voice Team's Ellen Mueller about why she's concerned about Amd. 2. Finally, we close out with a critically important, final weekend call to action! #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/28/kentucky-awards-first-26-medical-cannabis-licenses-after-lottery-drawing/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/28/defining-moment-east-kentucky-power-expanding-solar-with-up-to-1-4-billion-from-feds/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Hb4nCHb5ZAGEXepL/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1245875246558162 CAMPAIGN CORNER: Randy Cravenshttps://www.randycravens.com/ INTERVIEW: Ellen Mueller, KY Student Voice Team https://www.mobilize.us/protectourschoolsky/ CALL TO ACTION:Canvass with ProKY this weekend in the MOST IMPORTANT House districts: https://forms.gle/YbLmamJKTitp3UUm9 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_ky Episode 184 was produced by Nate! Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

13 DAYS!!! Nate and Nema cover the breaking political news out of Kentucky before a conversation with the NAACP Lexington-Fayette Branch President Whit Whitaker. We then close with an urgent call to action!#ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article294386939.html https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article294055214.html https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/democratic-vp-nominee-tim-walz-coming-to-louisville-for-to-raise-money-for-harris-campaign/https://forwardky.com/herald-leader-releases-three-endorsements-tag-news/https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/16/billionaire-gives-5-million-to-pac-trying-to-sway-kentuckians-to-vote-for-school-amendment/ https://linknky.com/news/2024/09/12/nky-developers-teachers-unions-fuel-amendment-2-money-race/ INTERVIEW: Whit Whitaker - President, Lexington Fayette Branch of the NAACPhttps://www.lexnaacp.net/voting-informationCALL TO ACTION: Sign up to come canvass with Progress KY in the final push!!!! https://forms.gle/YbLmamJKTitp3UUm9#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 183 was produced by the amazing, and multi-talented Nate Orshan!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

This week, Aaron, Kim and Nate cover two big issues facing voters next month (IN UNDER 20 DAYS!!!) then bring you two big interviews from the campaign corner, Erika Hancock, running to replace the retiring Derrick Graham in Frankfort, and Dr. Almaria Baker, running to flip Louisville's 28th district. Finally, we close out with a critical call to action! #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK; https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/14/fewer-kentucky-republicans-seek-right-to-lifes-endorsement/ https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article293990879.html https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/beshear-joins-teacher-union-president-to-stump-against-kentucky-school-amendment/amp/ CAMPAIGN CORNER INTERVIEWS: Erika Hancock https://erika4ky.com/ Almaria Baker https://www.bakerforhouse28.com/ CALL TO ACTION: Join our direct voter contact effort to knock doors in Lexington - we're holding the 88th and flipping the 45th while rallying voters to reject Amd. 2. We'll be out every weekend between now and Nov. 5th. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YbLmamJKTitp3UUm9 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 182 was produced by the amazing Parker Williams Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Kim and Chris give flowers to our shero, celebrate a bipartisan gun safety effort, check in with Aaron Currin (running for NKY's 65th house district), then hear from State Representative Lindsey Burke about how abortion is on the ballot in 27 days in Kentucky.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyNEWS OF THE WEEK:https://www.glamour.com/story/abortion-rights-hadley-duvall-kaitlyn-joshua-glamour-women-of-the-year-2024https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/09/parents-in-kentucky-could-be-liable-for-kids-misuse-of-guns-under-republican-lawmakers-plan/CAMPAIGN CORNER:Aaron Currin, Candidate HD 65http://currinforky.comINTERVIEW: State Representative Lindsey Burke CALL TO ACTION:Commit to a shift a week to help turn KY purple!Join ProKY's campaign to flip 45, hold 88 and reject Amd. 2https://forms.gle/YbLmamJKTitp3UUm9#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 181 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Kimberly and Dr. Clardy bring you the Kentucky news of the weak - Featuring the revelation that Dan Cameron was up to some shady efforts to prosecute legal abortion providers as the AG, as well as an update on domestic violence awareness month. Then, we check in with Zack Hall, candidate for the 84th KY House District. Finally, we're thrilled to be bringing you an interview with Josh Cowen, author of "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers," critical information to consider in the fight against Amd. 2. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/01/kentucky-must-strengthen-protections-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence-says-governor/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/02/how-kentuckys-former-top-prosecutor-used-his-powers-to-go-after-abortion-providers-in-secret/ CAMPAIGN CORNER: Zack Hall D-candidate for 84th district against Chris Fugate https://www.zackforky.com/  The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers” https://www.josephbeth.com/book/9781682539101 CALL TO ACTION: Join Progress Kentucky's efforts to fight Amd 2 and support our endorsed candidates in Lexington's 45th and 88th house districts. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YbLmamJKTitp3UUm9 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 180 was produced by the multi-talented Nate Orshan! Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couch Fire Media.

Aaron and Nema serve up some voting stats, check in on the GROSSberg scandal, then bring listeners an interview with Kiana Fields, running for the KY 17th Senate District, an open (and very vertical) seat centered on Scott County, then check in with friend of the show Erin Marshall, to hear about her campaign to take down Jamie Comer in Kentucky's first congressional district. NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/VIC/ https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2023G%20Turnout%20Age%20Gender%20Party.pdf https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-senate-democrats-join-call-for-grossberg-to-resign-amid-inappropriate-behavior-allegations/ INTERVIEW: Kiana Fields - 17th State Senate District candidate https://www.kianafields.com/ https://www.erinforky.com/ https://www.facebook.com/share/Fr8x9k45jgTaQAQd/ Join ProKY's campaign to reject Amd. 2 and school vouchers in Kentucky once and for all! https://forms.gle/8mzP4ibuM54FwW3x5 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 179 was produced by the multi-talented Nate Orshan! Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couch Fire Media

Aaron and Kimberly cover the BREAKING KY political news including the Governor's honorable (if not especially durable) Executive Order to end anti-LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Kentucky. Then, we're THRILLED to introduce you to Jamie Skudlarek, bringing the grassroots challenge to Steve Meredith in KY SD 5. Then we discuss the I-75 shooter, the importance of red flag laws, and what it means to be a Gunsafe Candidate of Distinction come November 5. #ColonelsOfTruth @ProgressKentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK: Hadley Duvall has TRUMP in her sights (don't laugh, she took down Cameron) https://youtu.be/XHYeqeWl5-Q?si=oH1zoY3N5QEAU5rT https://www.wlky.com/article/gov-beshear-sign-executive-order-ban-conversion-therapy-kentucky/62250277 https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/09/17/growth-in-clean-energy-jobs-spurred-by-incentives-congressional-gop-opposes-says-advocacy-group/ INTERVIEW: Candidate Corner Jamie Skudlarek, SD 5 - Breckinridge, Butler, Grayson, Meade, & Ohio counties https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555141721894 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jamie-skudlarek-ky-state-senate-5-1 INTERVIEW: Cathy Hobart, KY Lead for Moms Demand Action https://gunsensevoter.org/states/ky/ CALL TO ACTION: Join us Thursday, 9/19/24 in Nicholasville to kick off our election campaign to stop Amd 2 and send great candidates to Frankfort! https://www.facebook.com/share/5wLJ8My8kKag13Yd/ https://calendar.app.google/aWHnp2d52MnbkVct9 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 178 was produced by great kid, Parker Williams Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Kimberly and Chris cover the breaking political news out of Kentucky, with TWO, 2, TWO interviews: Rep. Nema Kulkarni (New Americans Initiative) and Democratic House leadership member Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson. #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/ricky-jones/2024/09/11/university-louisville-abandons-dei-anti-black-racism/75149766007/ INTERVIEW: Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson (D-KY 88)https://www.cherlynnstevenson.com/https://kyhousedems.com/ INTERVIEW: Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-KY 40)https://newamericansinitiative.org/https://www.votenima.com/ CALL TO ACTION: Join Progress Kentucky's CKY election campaign!! Do SOMETHING for a Better Commonwealth!Thursday, Sept. 19th, 6-8pmShamrock Bar & Grill, Brannon Crossing, 285 Lancer Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/a73Mugb8ECJ31cvr/Add to your Google calendar: https://calendar.app.google/sdF2vkKRijgHJ2tk8 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_ky Episode 177 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel Nagel Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couch Fire Media

Yup, it's another episode of #ColonelsOfTruth - this week, Aaron, Dr. Clardy and Kimberly discuss the loss of diversity offices in Kentucky higher ed, Kimberly Cecil-Jones SPILLS THE TEA on what is going on with the Louisville delegation, and other breaking political news from the commonwealth. Then, we're THRILLED to bring back Adam Moore, candidate for the 45th State House district - listen in to hear how he's going to flip the 45th, and take down non-founding father, Thomas Jefferson!#ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/08/30/a-second-public-university-in-kentucky-closes-its-diversity-office-under-gop-lawmakers-pressure/https://forwardky.com/its-on-us-ky-republican-slams-fellow-lawmakers-for-not-funding-juvenile-justice-improvements/?ref=the-weekly-update-newsletterhttps://www.wlky.com/article/new-lawsuit-challenges-nima-kulkarnis-candidacy-renominated/62047890https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/09/04/men-behaving-badly-the-kentucky-legislature-edition/https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/kentucky-state-rep-beverly-chester-burton-arrested-charged-dui-reckless-driving/417-33e55fda-9b5e-442e-bd0d-14cdb5b508f3INTERVIEW: Adam Moorehttps://www.kydeservesmoore.com/CALL TO ACTION: Join ProKY's Campaign Team https://progressky.org/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 176 was produced by the adored, Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couch Fire Media

This week, Aaron and BRAND NEW CO-HOST MICHE BRANSCUM cover new reports about the KY GOP limiting public information about the cost of bills they are passing, some work they're doing to further cut the amount of revenue the state takes in - primarily from the wealthy, and a reminder about the cost of Amd. 2 - the voucher vote we'll be confronted with on Nov. 5th - Then, we have an interview with Shaela Worsley the youngest Kentucky delegate who represented our fair commonwealth at last week's DNC. Finally, we close out with a November call to DO SOMETHING #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK:⁠https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-08-01/confidential-hiding-the-cost-of-legislation-from-kentuckians⁠ ⁠https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/08/21/fiscal-path-clear-for-another-cut-in-kentuckys-income-tax-cut-lawmakers-hear/⁠ ⁠https://kypolicy.org/the-impact-of-diverting-public-money-to-private-school-vouchers-in-kentucky/⁠ ⁠https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article291559020.html⁠ INTERVIEW: Shaela Worsley, KY's youngest female delegate to the DNCContact her to coordinate voter registration efforts!⁠https://www.facebook.com/shaela.worsley⁠ instagram: shae_wors TikTok: shae_shae85 CALL TO ACTION (you know, DO SOMETHING)Join ProKY's election campaign!⁠http://progressky.org⁠ #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us!⁠ http://progressky.org/⁠ Support us!⁠ https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky⁠ Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook⁠ https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/⁠and on YouTube ⁠ http://bit.ly/progress_ky⁠ Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods:⁠ ⁠https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook -⁠ @progressky⁠Instagram -⁠ @progress_ky⁠Twitter -⁠ @progress_ky⁠ Episode 175 was not very produced by Aaron Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at⁠ http://www.NatoSongs.com⁠Logo and some graphic design provided by Couch Fire Media

The Colonels cover breaking political news from Kentucky, then welcome back Hadley Duvall, fresh from her big appearance introducing Governor Andy Beshear at the DNC this week. Then the team hears from Edelen Renewables' Brad Clark about how Kentucky has benefitted from the Biden administration's historic clean energy investments as the landmark Inflation Reduction Act marks its second anniversary.NEWS OF THE WEAK:Hadley and Andy at the DNC in PRIME TIME:https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/08/19/beshear-highlights-abortion-rights-unity-in-democratic-convention-speech/Can you smell the desperation? https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/republicans-blast-beshear-for-national-tv-interview-attacking-vance-on-abortion/Eyes Wide Open on the Ugly in KY Democratic Circles:Daniel Grossberghttps://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-democrat-booted-from-interim-committees-amid-allegations-of-inappropriate-actions/Brenda Monarez and founding co-host Denise Gray's harassment & assault allegationshttps://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article291119730.htmlCAMPAIGN CORNER: Hadley Duvall! Reproductive Justice Surrogate for Kamala HarrisINTERVIEW:Brad Clark, VP of social impact with Edelen Renewableshttps://www.newsweek.com/white-house-climate-adviser-sees-fragile-inflection-point-energy-us-1938761CALL TO ACTION: Join our election team: Sign up here: http://progressky.org #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 174 was produced by the amazing, Nate OrshanTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron, Kimberly and Chris welcome back Willie Carver, Jr. to this week's roundup of breaking Kentucky political news, including Jamie Comer's NEW investigation, AG Coleman vs. Pulaski County School District over Amd. 2 - we've got some good news out of Frankfort??? Crazy - right? And most importantly, we're serving up some harsh criticism of JD Vance!!#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/jd-vance-hillbilly-elegy-trump-vp-appalachia-rcna162105https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article291020845.htmlhttps://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2024/08/12/comer-plans-house-probe-into-harris--work-on-borderhttps://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/bipartisan-bill-aims-to-expand-free-school-meals-with-more-kentucky-sourced-food/CALL TO ACTION: Join ProKY's campaign to fight Amd 2 and elect great state lawmakers up and down the ballot - join our election campaign TODAY! sign up at http://progressky.org#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 172 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Aaron and Dr. Clardy cover the breaking Kentucky political news of the week, leading off with the sad news about Gov. Beshear not quite making it on the 2024 Democratic Presidential ticket. They also cover the less positive news story featuring a Kentucky Governor, the horrible story of Matt Bevin's adopted son's abuse and abandonment in a Jamaican troubled youth facility. The crew also touches on Fancy Farm, and whether the event has much validity and value in today's political climate, before bringing on their guest, writer, historian and labor activist Berry Craig, to discuss Democratic organizing in rural, ruby-red Kentucky counties. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.thetimes.com/world/us-world/article/american-teenagers-jamaica-atlantis-academy-j25rgm0p5 https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/former-gov-bevins-adopted-son-allegedly-became-ward-of-jamaica-after-troubled-teen-program-disbands/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/08/03/gop-bashes-beshear-harris-at-fancy-farm-as-crowd-is-energized-by-school-funding-amendment/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11M-3XhM8s https://x.com/colmonelridge/status/1819919591218282729 https://x.com/jimsichko/status/1820770553436762199?s=46&t=vUHbQ-mJ7i9U7cVZZFDtVg CALL TO ACTION: Urge the PSC to Protect Consumers https://www.k4ed.org/kpc.html #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 172 was produced by the amazing, Nate Orshan! Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

Nate learns who is a soror of Vice President Harris while he and Kimberly update us about some breaking Kentucky political news, including the former county clerk we had all hoped we'd heard the last of. Then, the crew catches up with damned good trouble-maker, writer Teri Carter. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAKhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2024/07/23/kim-davis-legal-counsel-moves-to-make-her-appeal-a-springboard-for-overturning-marriage-rights/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/former-kentucky-ag-daniel-cameron-to-speak-at-fancy-farm-for-trump-campaign/INTERVIEW: Teri Carterhttps://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/andy-beshear-kamala-harris-vp-rcna163228CALL TO ACTION: Join Progress Kentucky's election campaign!Sign up: https://progressky.org/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 171 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couch Fire Media

Nema and Aaron dig in on the big news of the day - Kentucky finding itself smack-dab in the biggest political story of the... decade? Then bring in Kentucky Democratic Party chair, Colmon Elridge to discuss whether Andy's being vetted for Veep yet. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/07/22/beshear-on-national-tv-endorses-harris-deflects-questions-about-joining-her-ticket/ https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/at-request-of-beshear-kentucky-convention-delegates-overwhelmingly-endorse-harris-for-president/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/07/23/shes-ready-to-lead-kentucky-democrats-line-up-behind-kamala-harris/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/07/17/on-the-trail-of-j-d-vances-kentucky-mountain-roots/ https://x.com/ShelleyBendall/status/1815897182760775754 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 170 was produced by the amazing, adored, abbreviated, Annabel Nagel Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by couchfire media

Kimberly and Dr. Clardy share the breaking Kentucky political news of the weak, including a couple of stories that expose the Kentucky GOP as having zero fiscal responsibility, then we have a great interview for you - we're speaking with Molly Gene Crain,- the democratic candidate for Kentucky's 27th Senate District. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://x.com/progress_ky/status/1813556127751352751 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4773366-mcconnell-rnc-2024-kentucky-trump-jd-vance/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/07/15/some-new-kentucky-laws-are-in-limbo-as-governor-says-lawmakers-failed-to-fund-them/ https://www.datawrapper.de/_/DkPDo/ https://kypolicy.org/the-impact-of-diverting-public-money-to-private-school-vouchers-in-kentucky/ INTERVIEW: Molly Gene Crain Candidate for KY Senate District 27 https://www.mollygenecrain.com/ #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 169 was produced by the amazing, Nate Orshan Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

This week, Aaron, Kimberly and Chris battle political corruption, technical difficulties and Project 2025 (and expose KY connections to the nefarious plot), then discuss the KY connections to the Biden Presidential fitness debate before bringing on Randy Cravens - the official democratic candidate for Kentucky's 6th congressional district. Download it and check out this week's #ColonelsOfTruth! NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://democracyforward.org/the-peoples-guide-to-project-2025/ https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-president-project-2025-33d3fc2999a74f4aa424f1128dca2d16 https://bookshop.org/p/books/secret-empires-how-the-american-political-class-hides-corruption-and-enriches-family-and-friends-peter-schweizer/6438801? https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article289712814.html https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/we-are-not-going-to-win-in-november-with-this-president-george-clooney-calls-on-gov-andy-beshear-other-democrats-to-enter-2024-nominee-race/ INTERVIEW: Randy Cravens, Dem Candidate, KY-6 https://www.randycravens.com/ CALL TO ACTION: Join a Project 2025 Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/9vK37kXuvB4DMAo3/ #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 168 was produced by the amazing, adored, if slightly inattentive, Annabel Nagel Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Nate, Nema and Chris discuss the breaking Kentucky political news of the weak - with a special message to MSNBC's bookers, then we've got an exciting interview for you - we speak with Kentucky's Poet Laureate, author of “Lark Ascending” and Appalachian Ambassador, Silas House - Finally, we close out with an important call to action. #ColonelsOfTruth @ProgressKentuckyDONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/vp-harris-in-state-after-state-we-are-seeing-trump-abortion-bans-213542469584https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article289474480.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article289489352.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2024/06/24/nonprofits-team-with-state-federal-governments-to-tackle-housing-shortage-in-eastern-kentucky/https://www.britannica.com/event/Stone-v-Graham INTERVIEW: Silas HouseCALL TO ACTION: Interested in getting involved? Nominate yourself for our Board of Directors: https://forms.gle/okw51ouLxwuzirDYA#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 167 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Aaron, Kimberly & Doug discuss the breaking Kentucky political news of the weak, marked by a very significant, and quite sad milestone for Progress Kentucky, our final installment of #DougPriceIsRight - then we've got an exciting interview with Ira Shapiro, the author of “The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America.” Finally, we close out with a truly important call to action. Check out this week's #ColonelsOfTruth  NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/.../kentucky-elections.../ https://www.wkyt.com/.../union-major-general-granger-who.../ https://www.cnn.com/.../juneteenth-flag.../index.html DOUG PRICE IS RIGHT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Boptrot https://kyopengov.org/.../time-article-what-was-biggest... https://klec.ky.gov/.../Annual.../AnnualReport20222023.pdf https://www.pewresearch.org/.../money-power-and-the.../ INTERVIEW: Ira Shapiro, author of "The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans Abandoned America" Buy it here: https://bit.ly/betraysenate CALL TO ACTION: Consider joining Progress Kentucky's board!! Interest form is here: https://forms.gle/QEaLTnB8jQN6tVMD6 #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook - @progressky Instagram - @progress_ky Twitter - @progress_ky Episode 166 was produced by the amazing, multitalented multitasker, Nate Orshan Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Kimberly, Doug and Martina cover the breaking political news from Kentucky, and then interview Hadley Duvall, the heroic sexual abuse survivor who reclaimed her story and helped swing last year's elections. Finally, we close out with a critical call to action to protect public education. #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/05/10/unopposed-stivers-dips-into-stuffed-war-chest-to-boost-republicans-entertain-supporters/ https://www.lex18.com/news/state-of-the-commonwealth/kentucky-senate-president-robert-stivers-to-seek-reelection-in-2024 https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-06-07/kentucky-supreme-court-rules-rep-kulkarnis-primary-candidacy-disqualified https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/06/09/profile-in-courage-kentuckian-michael-adams-honored-for-protecting-election-integrity/ https://archive.kftc.org/election/secretary-of-state/michael-g-adams INTERVIEW: Hadley Duvall CALL TO ACTION: Defend KY Public Education! Defeat Amd. 2! Join the launch event in Louisville: https://www.mobilize.us/protectourschoolsky/event/629502/ Watch/share KY Policy Center's video why Amd 2 is such a problem for our commonwealth. #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 165 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel Nagel Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Aaron, Kimberly and Dr. Clardy review the Kentucky political establishment's responses to the historic jury decision last week, then talk with Blair Haydon, the executive director of Emerge Kentucky, an important group changing the electoral landscape of our commonwealth. #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://x.com/KYGOP/status/1796351966915994016 https://x.com/RepJamesComer/status/1796298465837809831 https://x.com/RepMcGarvey/status/1796306439721587171 https://x.com/LeaderMcConnell/status/1796343412914004233 https://x.com/RandPaul/status/1796288983841779779 https://x.com/barrforcongress/status/1796288134231286184 https://x.com/randycravens/status/1796320554028581121 https://x.com/KyWhitney/status/1796293356613517812 INTERVIEW: Blair Haydon, Emerge Kentucky https://ky.emergeamerica.org/ CALL TO ACTION: Join a Protect Our Schools KY launch event to reject Amd. 2 and keep public dollars for public schools! Tuesday, June 11th:  5:30 at the Eastside Public Library https://www.mobilize.us/protectourschoolsky/event/629237/ Louisville Launch - June 18th: 6pm TBD https://www.mobilize.us/protectourschoolsky/event/629502/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 164 was produced by nATE oRSHAN Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

This week, Nema, Dr. Clardy and Aaron get a legislative update from Lexington's own, Rep. Chad Aull, from LD 79 here in Fayette County - we quiz him on what was the SINGLE WORST piece of legislation that the GOP super majority foisted on the commonwealth, and what the prospects are for breaking that super-majority in the next General Assembly. Then in the news of the week, our hosts update you on Governor Beshear's new executive actions on a couple of racially-charged issues that the legislature failed to address, and then we close out with our call to action! #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky GUEST: Representative Chad Aull (LD 79) NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-05-24/kentucky-gov-andy-beshear-declares-juneteenth-a-state-holiday https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-05-25/ky-gov-beshear-signs-order-banning-race-based-hair-discrimination CALL TO ACTION: Do you agree with Rep. Aull about the worst bill of the GA? Vote in our poll and help us tell the story of KYGA24! https://bit.ly/bad-ky-bills #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 163 was not very produced by Aaron (sorry) Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Aaron, Nate and Martina are back after an unintentional week long hiatus - This week's episode brings you a breakdown of the just-wrapped Kentucky primary (including Martina's personal story of being dragged into a GOP race). From Thomas Jefferson to Randy Cravens, we'll let you know about Tuesday's big winners, as well as big losers (bye bye Sen. Southworth). Then we get a labor update from new Kentucky AFL-CIO president, Dustin Reinstedler, before we wrap up with our Call to Action. NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/05/22/field-is-set-for-open-seats-in-the-kentucky-general-assembly/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/05/21/few-upsets-as-kentuckians-nominate-candidates-for-november-election/ https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-05-21/three-gop-incumbents-in-kentucky-legislature-defeated-in-primary https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/liveresults/ INTERVIEW: Dustin Reinstedler, KY AFL-CIO https://ky.aflcio.org/ CALL TO ACTION: Postcards to Swing States! https://www.turnoutpac.org/postcards/ #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 162 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel Nagel Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com