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Your source for news and analysis about Kentucky campaigns, elections, state and local government and the Commonwealth’s federal delegation. Pure Politics airs on Spectrum News weeknights at 7pm and 11:30pm EST.

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    Pure Politics 01 - 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 22:45


    Pure Politics 01 - 19 by Spectrum News

    Pure Politics 12/06

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 22:47


    Lexington mayor Jim Gray continues to tour the 6th district announcing his run for Congress. Pure Politics talks with Gray about President Trump, the polling and attacks from the left.

    Kincaid State Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 4:34


    Pendleton County is home to Kincaid Lake State Park, and artificial lake created in 1961. Spectrum News' Don Weber takes a look at what the park offers visitors

    The Future of Democrats in Kentucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 9:49


    Democratic consultant Matt Wyatt discusses the state of Frankfort and areas where the Democratic Party is experiencing renewed support.

    Rep. Jim Wayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 5:11


    Kevin Wheatley talks with State Representative Jim Wayne about the questions currently surrounding a secret sexual harassment settlement involving former House Speaker Jeff Hoover and three other lawmakers.

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    The Grind 11/17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 5:44


    Spectrum News' Kevin Wheatley and Richard Essex discuss the week's biggest headlines out of Frankfort.

    Tom Shelton, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 7:41


    The head of a superintendent association is advocating for a different type of pension plan for educators.

    Who is "Save Our Pensions?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 2:24


    A secretive group is backing Governor Bevin on radio and TV. Who are they? We're peeling back the layers.

    Kentucky Education Association President Stephanie Winkler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 5:48


    What policymakers hope to accomplish in pension reform.

    State Senator Jimmy Higdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 5:47


    Spectrum News' Kevin Wheatley sits down with State Senator Jimmy Higdon, who has served as the Republican caucus' whip since 2015 and is now preparing for a new role in the upcoming legislative session as Senate President pro tem.

    Disability Growth Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 6:23


    Bryan Hubbard, CHFS Commissioner, discusses a recent report which indicates a 250% increase in disability enrollment over the past 35 years.

    Kentucky’s growing film industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 6:10


    Lawmakers go to Asbury University hoping to find out how effective film tax credits have been

    The Grind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 6:22


    An analysis after Governor Bevin and legislative leaders reveal their pension proposal.

    Rep. Joni Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2017 9:18


    Changing adoption in Kentucky - Representative Joni Jenkins gives us an update on what priorities the state's adoption task force has set moving into the 2018 general session.

    Pension Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 8:48


    The incoming director of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association discusses potential pension reforms.

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