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This week Matt Lehman joined us for an interview. He is running as a Democrat in the 4th U.S. Congressional District, which stretches from the area east of Jefferson County to Greenup County in Eastern Kentucky, along the Ohio river. He talked about what it takes to run for an office like this, the issues that motivate him, and talked earnestly about the danger of continuously electing Thomas Massie to the U.S. House. Jazmin also explained the Temporary Injunction in the abortion ban lawsuit, which keeps the medical procedure legal in Kentucky while the lawsuit is ongoing. Robert talked about the end of Unity Aluminum's (Braidy Industries') attempts to build an aluminum plant in Ashland, and we brought back the COVID update.
Kentucky breaks high marks for COVID-19 cases and positivity rate, the General Assembly passes a bill that will create a disaster relief fund for those impacted by the December tornadoes and the state asks for its money back from Braidy Industries.
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This week Jazmin and Robert welcomed Kentucky Senate Democratic Leader Morgan McGarvey to the show. He's been on the show many times before, but this is his first appearance since becoming a certified TikTok star. The Kentucky Senate Democrats account has multiple millions of likes and more than 100K followers on the platform. We talked to him about that, as well as the recent special session and the upcoming general assembly. It was a huge week for Kentucky economic development news -- in both good and bad ways. Ford announced that they would invest more than $5 Billion into a battery plant near Elizabethtown, by far the largest economic development project in Kentucky's history. Meanwhile, the interim Appropriations and Revenue committee meeting took leaders of Unity Aluminum (nee Braidy Industries) to task. Plus, a COVID update.
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This week, in addition to our segment about Kentucky's response to COVID-19, Jazmin and Robert discuss the new rules about the primary election which the Governor and Secretary of State have agreed to use, and discuss a bombshell report about Braidy Industries reported by the Ashland Daily Independent. The guest on the show this week is Mike Broihier, a candidate for U.S. Senate. This is Mr. Broihier's second appearance on the show. He spoke with us about why Universal Basic Income is an important part of his campaign, why he's been on the offensive against Amy McGrath, and what he thinks of his chances in the primary.
Senate Republicans introduce their version of a new state budget. Lawmakers consider measures to encourage more transparency from Braidy Industries, tighten performance bonding requirements for mining companies, promote drug treatment, overhaul school accountability, change how driver’s licenses are issued, and give county employees their own pension board.
Senate Republicans introduce their version of a new state budget. Lawmakers consider measures to encourage more transparency from Braidy Industries, tighten performance bonding requirements for mining companies, promote drug treatment, overhaul school accountability, change how driver’s licenses are issued, and give county employees their own pension board.
This bonus episode features the entire interview WDRB's Travis Ragsdale conducted Tuesday with Braidy Industries founder Craig Bouchard. Bouchard spoke out shortly after news broke that he had filed a lawsuit seeking to replace the board of directors who fired him as the company's CEO on Jan. 28. The battle for control of the company comes as its ambitious vision to "rebuild Appalachia" by constructing a $1.8 billion aluminum plant remains just that -- a vision. Bouchard claims his ouster disrupts the progress he was making to secure funding for the mill. The board claims he wasn't making progress. Craig Bouchard sues to remove Braidy Industries board members Braidy Industries CEO Craig Bouchard says Kentucky's most-anticipated aluminum plant will be built
This week in Kentucky politics, a medical marijuana bill passed out of a legislative committee, raising hopes for advocates that this will be the year the measure passes. Executives for the controversial Braidy Industries aluminum mill testified in the state capitol after the removal of its CEO. And advocates rallied to try and build support of gun safety measures.
Senators hear from the CEO of Braidy Industries. A House committee approves a vaping tax and hospital acquisition funding for the University of Louisville. A House bill aims to help foster children navigate new schools. Lawmakers commemorate Black History Month.
Senators hear from the CEO of Braidy Industries. A House committee approves a vaping tax and hospital acquisition funding for the University of Louisville. A House bill aims to help foster children navigate new schools. Lawmakers commemorate Black History Month.
Robert was joined by Elizabeth Ann Duncan this week to talk about House Bill 1, which has been revealed. It's about public assistance, and it's very complicated! The pair also discussed Craig Bouchard's ouster at Braidy Industries and a Herald-Leader article about pension relief for quasi-governmental agencies. Margaret Plattner joined Robert for the interview portion. She is running in House District 33 in northeastern Louisville and Oldham County. She talked to us about why she's running, how she's running, and what she hopes to do if she's elected to serve in Frankfort.
Kentucky spends a lot, compared to border states, on 'incentives' for businesses to create jobs in the state. Is the money worth it? WDRB.com business reporter Chris Otts discusses his recent Sunday story examining the corporate giveaways. Then (14:00), the conversation turns to Kentucky's best-known economic development deal: Braidy Industries. The company has devolved into a power struggle as it still lacks the $1.7 billion needed to construct its much-heralded aluminum plant in eastern Kentucky. Background: SUNDAY EDITION | Cash-strapped Kentucky spends more on job subsidies than border states Bevin relaxed clawback terms for Kentucky's investment in Braidy Industries, records show Bouchard says his firing by Braidy Industries is 'without basis'
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We were delighted this week to welcome Rep. Reginald Meeks to the show. He has spent more than 30 years in public service as a Louisville Alderman and, since 2000, as a Kentucky Representative. We spoke to him about the most recent legislative session, how the Democratic caucus has changed since 2016, and lots of other topics. Before speaking with him, Jazmin and Robert talked about the argument between Andy Barr and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the announcement that Braidy Industries will partner with a sanctioned Russian firm to build and supply their plant, and a Supreme Court battle between Attorney General Andy Beshear and the Bevin administration about the state school board. Plus, Quick Hits!
This week, we welcomed Terri Branham Clark, Democratic candidate for the 100th House district, to the podcast. We talked about why she's running, the importance of teachers to Ashland, how she thinks about Braidy Industries while she runs for office in Boyd County, and plenty more! Before the interview, we spoke about a victory for Criminal Defense Lawyers on Marsy's Law, two of Gov. Bevin's tweets which could appear before the ethics commission, Josie's Raymond's request for guidance to KREF, Christian Motley's appeal, and the dueling rallies of VP Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.
This week, Jazmin talks to us about Attorney General Andy Beshear and Governor Bevin's general counsel Steve Pitt's arguments before the Supreme Court of Kentucky. Robert also updates us about Braidy Industries, who is attempting to build an aluminum plant in Ashland with $15 million of Kentucky taxpayer dollars. And, there are Quick Hits! Robert also attempted to do an interview with Paula Setser-Kissick this week, but he failed miserably at technology. We hope to reschedule with her soon!
Mitchell Krebs, president of The Silver Institute and president/CEO of Coeur Mining, Inc., discusses the state of silver and the global ramification of the annual World Silver Survey. John Butler, senior telecom services and equipment analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about Verizon beating out AT&T to buy Straight Path for $3.1 billion and what it means for the telecommunications landscape. Craig Bouchard, CEO of Braidy Industries, discusses his company's $1.3 billion investment to build an aluminum rolling mill in Kentucky. Finally, Keith Naughton, Bloomberg's auto editor at large, says Ford is turning up the heat on CEO Mark Fields.