Podcasts about Beshear

Auditor Allison Ball launches an investigation into the state's medical cannabis program, Gov. Beshear talks about the flood response, an increase in calls to the state's gambling hotline, helping low-income Kentuckians go on to college, and Kentucky has a new poet laureate. 

Louisville's mayor says flooding cleanup is on track ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival, Buffalo Trace Distillery reopens to visitors on a limited basis, Kentucky's Senate President praises Trump's executive orders related to coal, a ceremonial swearing-in for Kentucky first woman to lead to the state supreme court, and some young Kentuckians are bucking the trend by choosing to stay on the farm.

I endured tens of minutes of Andy Beshear's first podcast episode, and it is pretty clear he has made a show that no one will actually find entertaining.A four year old was handing out dollar bills to drag dancers at a publicly funded drag show in Kentucky.Nate Morris, Andy Barr, and Daniel Cameron all have senate race news surrounding Trump as the question of who (if anyone) will Trump support in the upcoming senate election.

A child dies after being swept away by floodwaters on his way to the bus stop in Franklin County, state leaders urge everyone to use caution as more rounds of rain are on the way, a state lawmaker criticizes the governor's latest veto relating to school safety officers, and Mark Green with The Lane Report talks about some of the economic trends in the state.

Tornadoes cause damage across Kentucky with more severe weather expected, a longtime member of state government is retiring, Kentucky's U.S. Senators are at odd with President Trump over his latest tariff plan, Beshear sues stop a new law from being implemented, and UofL's new president discusses a new law banning DEI on college campuses.

Severe weather is once again moving into the Commonwealth, a new app to help people stay on top of severe weather, a southern Kentucky school district announces a big expansion, KDE stands to lose millions of dollars in federal funding, and a newly designed bat that's taking MLB by storm is made in Kentucky.

Governor Beshear signs a flood relief bill into law, a Kentucky professor leads an in-depth study into water contaminants, marking Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky, Kentucky joins more than two dozen states suing the Trump administration, and an Eastern Kentucky school district takes a unique approach to protecting its students.

Beshear has decided that the Legislature must give the Beshear Admin a made up amount of money per new bill passed or else Beshear possibly won't follow the new laws. It's like a second veto that takes a bribe to overcome.Pamela Stevenson says there won't be a competitive Democrat Primary for the Senate. If she's right, and Stevenson is the best Dems in KY have, then the real race for the next Senator will be in the Republican Primary.

Lawmakers work to overturn many of Gov. Beshear's vetoes, why 15-year-olds will need to wait before applying for a driver's permit, a Democratic politician holds a town hall in Congressman Barr's district, a shake-up in leadership at UofL, two major Kentucky universities are joining forces, and a behind-the-scenes look Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Planned Parenthood hands out explicit coloring books to kids. Is UK asking what animal someone is? Beshear Vetoes some bills. This episode was recorded this morning. Planned Parenthood has since come out and admitted to giving out the books, despite prior statement to the contrary.

Former Gov. Bevin and his adopted son reach a settlement in a protective order case, Gov. Beshear signs bill allowing Kentucky teens to apply for driver permits at 15, Congressman Barr hosts a telephone town hall after declining to attend a town hall in Lexington, Congressman McGarvey says Pres. Trump's tariffs hurt Americans, crews discuss cleanup still underway after deadly flooding in Pike Co.

Gov. Beshear vetoes more than a dozen bills before lawmakers reconvene for the final days of the legislative session, Congressman James Comer says he's lost confidence in public radio, Kentucky's public libraries are reacting to an executive order dismantling funding, and NASA is giving $3 million to a KY-based foundation to fund space-based research on brain cells.

Beshear Vetoes a bill that stops taxpayers funding the gender transition services, hormones, and surgeries for 10,000 - 15,000 Kentuckians that the Beshear Admin says is currently receiving those services and using Medicaid to pay for them. The Media has been heavily pushing a narrative on Matt Bevin when it comes to the treatment of his son Jonah Bevin, but there is more going on with that story. They are hoping you don't read the full articles and ask questions like "What should a parent do in this situation?"

Larry talks with Austin Horn from the Herald Leader about his thoughts on the State General Assembly and takes your calls on Gov. Beshear's decision to to extend the tax filing date for victims of the severe flooding here in Kentucky in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds show up to a town hall event that Congressman Barr declined to attend, Congressman McGarvey discusses where the national Democratic party goes from here, Gov. Beshear vetoes legislation that would overturn his ban on conversion therapy, and a worker at Mammoth Cave National Park is let go and then rehired.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the upcoming resumption of the General Assembly for legislators to consider Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes. Guests: Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.

Kentucky's Lt. Gov. joins educators and parents to speak against eliminating the Department of Education, Sen. McConnell also discusses education cuts, Congressman Barr defends DOGE, Gov. Beshear vetoes an anti-DEI bill, and why one library is offering a Little Free Shuttle.

Beshear vetoes legislation relating to the state's agriculture department, Sen. Stivers looks ahead to the remaining two days of the session, UK distances itself from a program that sparked a federal investigation, meet a freshman lawmaker representing Northeastern Kentucky, and a summit focused on the mental health of Kentucky's young adults.

Larry talks about the confusion surrounding the newfound disdain for Elon Musk, Gov. Beshear's political future, and asks which team would you rather UK face in the second round all in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawmakers pass a bill aimed at transgender inmates, schools that have missed lots of days stand to gain some relief, an amendment is added to a bill requiring a moment of silence in school, Gov. Beshear discusses tariffs on CNN, UK is named in a federal Dept. of Education investigation, and a big weekend for sports in the Commonwealth. 

U.S. Rep. James Comer discusses his political future, Daniel Cameron criticizes Sen. McConnell, the death toll rises following flooding and freezing temperatures, students react to a bill that would eliminate DEI programs at Kentucky's public universities, and visiting the Northern Kentucky town of Bellevue. 

The State of Kentucky is in urgent need of blood following this month's winter storms. Governor and Mrs. Beshear are hosting a blood drive ... Hopkins County deputies are looking for a man wanted for shooting another man in the hip... Henderson utility customers who are getting their bills late in the mail won't have to worry about late charges... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Beshear says damage damage from recent flooding will surpass $1 billion, lawmakers seem willing to give school district more flexibility for making up missed days, a third DUI offense could soon become a felony, a priority bill banning tax-payer funded hormone therapy for inmates generates a lot of debate, and more of Renee Shaw's conversation with Congressman Andy Barr.

At least 11 dead and more than 1,000 people rescued after widespread flooding in Kentucky, Congressman Andy Barr responds to President Trump's argument to eliminate the department that responds to natural disasters as the state deals with more destruction, and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee and celebrated artist, Elmer Lucille Allen, talks about growing up in segregated Louisville.

A bill to ban hormone treatment and elective gender reassignment surgery for inmates clears a Senate committee, looking at ways of improving the state's youth detention centers, a Democratic leader in the House introduces two bills to expand abortion access in Kentucky, Gov. Beshear releases additional money to fund SEEK, and a Western Kentucky school district is removing barriers to healthcare. 

The Beshear Administration is asked some pretty pointed questions from legislators regarding the spending of over $6 million dollars in order to turn an existing building into 18 apartments in Jackson, KY. I also dig into how localities buying up property development rights while also spending tax funds to drive up the population in their towns creates an endless cycle of increased home costs in Kentucky.

A bill to limit a governor's pardon powers is a step closer to being on a future ballot, Gov. Beshear makes website showing the cost of proposed legislation, what an education group wants to see in Kentucky, and a program that's teaching young girls to code.

Gov. Beshear signs the income tax cut bill into law, a bill to protect the custody rights of parents with disabilities gains traction, lawmakers introduce a bill to ban funding certain gender-affirming care for state inmate, the loophole in campaign law a lawmaker hopes to close, and the pitch Murray State University is making to lawmakers this year.

The Scott County Attorney proves I was right while trying to say I was wrong. Beshear spending big money on an extravagant trip. TI-82 calculator training raises a few questions. Communists groups in KY are becoming more vocal.

Beshear was on a call with Chuck Schumer when he said that Americans needed to suffer in order to learn not to vote for someone like Trump again. What did Beshear mean by that? I'll take a look at his track record during that last Trump Administration when it came to issues that Democrats blamed Trump for. Scott County Jail is changing it's policy in regards to illegal immigrants. Their old policy is a perfect example of how Leftist within professional organizations and government can shape policy even when not holding an elected office. Finally, I dig through a few more bills that are being considered this legislative session in Frankfort.

Sixty seven people were killed when an American Airlines jet and a Blackhawk helicopter crashed near D.C., Gov. Beshear responds to questions about whether he would allow state resources to help with immigration raids, meet one of the newest members of the Kentucky General Assembly, and a lawmaker from Bowling Green discusses some of his proposed legislation.

Kentucky politicians react to news that the White House has rescinded a memo about freezing federal grants and loans, a preliminary report examines the extent to which foster children are sleeping in state office buildings, and an investigation is underway following an act of vandalism at a national park in Kentucky. 

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including reaction in Kentucky to the inauguration of President Donald Trump and how his early policy decisions could affect the state. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; and Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville.

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about Donald Trumps many executive orders and his increasing approval rating, and Gov. Beshear's rise in popularity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why a deal between LMPD and the DOJ could be in jeopardy now that President Trump is in office, Gov. Beshear touts Kentucky's economic success on a world stage, Sec. Adams launches a campaign to combat human trafficking, and a new state senator discusses how she's spending her time during the legislative interim.

Trump is taking swift action to purge DEI from the Federal Government. I'll go over why he is, and why the KY GOP is failing to do so in Kentucky. Beshear attends the WEF. Spending on lobbying in KY reaches new record levels.

A group of students have decided to sue Kentucky over their lack of quality education, and they do have some points. Rep. Josh Calloway proposes a bill to undo Beshear's EO on "Conversion Therapy", and to put the 10 Commandments in the classroom. Democrat's propose bills on hate crimes, minimum wage, and free tampons.

KY's Attorney General releases a new manual aimed at strengthening enforcement of Kentucky's strangulation law, Gov. Beshear says the recent winter storm is to blame for six deaths, new legislation helps attract a major data center to the Derby City, meet one of the newest members of the KY State Senate, and learn about a program that's handing out free gun locks.

Blue Oval is facing a union vote, and Beshear has broken his silence on the matter. FCPS says "it's not me it's you" on why they just now were able to get students back to school. Republicans put forward a bill to grant exemptions on the abortion ban.

Dr. Voss joins Larry to talk about the start of the new Trump administration's transitions and Gov. Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bill to further lower Kentucky's income tax clears the full House with some bipartisan support, recapping and reaction to Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address, protecting yourself from the bitter cold, and a world-class art gallery on the campus of a Kentucky high school.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a preview of the 2025 General Assembly and a look back at former President Jimmy Carter's visits to Kentucky. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the licensing of medical marijuana dispensaries in the commonwealth. Guests: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.

Gov. Beshear says he agrees with the state's attorney general that taxpayers shouldn't fund reassignment surgeries for inmates, Sen. Paul suggests Elon Musk for House Speaker, what's next for a legislative task force focused on JCPS, and an interview with the state's incoming Senate Majority Floor Leader. 

Gov.  Beshear announces the results of the state's final medical cannabis dispensary lottery, Sen. McConnell says efforts to discredit the polio vaccine are "dangerous," a leadership role for Rep. McGarvey, and how inmates are improving their communities through education.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the announcement of two Kentucky Republican Congressmen to assume influential positions in the House of Representatives. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Kentucky Public Radio.

Remembrance ceremony and dedication of eight new homes help mark three-year anniversary of deadly tornado outbreak in Western Kentucky, President-elect Donald Trump backs Kentuckian K.C. Crosbie to become co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and Olympic champion and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School graduate Lee Keifer receives the Andy Beshear Distinguished Alumni Award. 

The Carnegie Center in Lexington has a drag story hour. I'll go over why they keep doing this. Beshear goes on Face The Nation and tells dems what they need to do in order to win. I'll go over what he is right and wrong on. A study on coyotes that makes no sense. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-cooperrider/support

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It's an EmMajority Report Thursday! Emma speaks with Noah Kulwin and Brendan James to discuss the most recent season of the Blowback podcast. Then, she speaks with Ross Barkan, contributing writer at New York Magazine and columnist at Crain's New York, to discuss his recent piece published in The Nation entitled "Is Eric Adams's Luck About to Run Out?" First, Emma runs through updates on Israel's attacks on civilians in Lebanon, the UN General Assembly's overwhelming vote to end Israel's military presence in Gaza and the West Bank, reporting on Biden's weapons transfers, the uncommitted movement, the teamsters' lack of a presidential endorsement, swing state polling, New York State's Democratic Party problem, the Fed, Russian offensives in Ukraine, Beshear's conversion therapy ban, and dropping overdose rates in the US, before parsing a little more thoroughly through the developing story of Israel's en-masse attack of Lebanese citizens (Hezbollah or not) via the use of rigged communications technologies. Emma is then joined by Noah Kulwin and Brendan James as they outline why they chose Cambodia for the focus of the fifth season of Blowback, unpacking its role as a central (and emblematic) node in the constellation of US intervention in Southeast Asia during the Cold War. Expanding on this, Kulwin and James dive into the complex cast of characters that dominate this season, first tackling the Nixon-Kissinger paring that set the blueprint for the entire thing, first sabotaging Vietnam peace negotiations in 1968 to help ensure a GOP victory, before centering a strategy of “Peace with Honor,” by which Nixon meant a shift to more expansive bombing campaigns, and immediately expanding said campaign by pushing Cambodian Royal Norodom Sihanouk to embrace a US carpet bombing campaign on his country (not war, totally not war), all while hiding the entire campaign behind a dual reporting system, separate books, and direct, behind-the-scenes communications between the White House and relevant parties. Shifting focus to Cambodia, Noah and Brendan parse through the Khmer Rouge's origins as an auxiliary, socialist-aligned force with the North Vietnamese (the basis for Nixon's carpet bombing), only to help launch a full-scale Civil War in the wake of the US-backed deposition of Sihanouk by South Vietnam in 1970, resulting in years of bloodshed (increased by ongoing US bombings) that saw the Khmer Rouge gain more and more territory and power, until the formerly-small-guerilla movement successfully sacked the capital city of Phnom Penh, launching five years of forced labor, full-scale genocide and the extermination of ethnic minorities, refugee crises, mass executions and more under the rule of Pol Pot. Continuing, James and Kulwin move into the breakdown of Cambodian society under the brutal regime of Pol Pot and expanding conflict as the Khmer Rouge turned against the North Vietnamese government that had supported them (in part due to the Khmer Rouge's budding relationship with the US and the West), resulting in said government launching a full-scale invasion of Cambodia, getting rid of Pol Pot and establishing a friendly regime, all to the condemnation of the West that had been peacefully watching Cambodians die for nearly a decade. 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