Podcasts about Fancy Farm

Go Inside Kentucky Politics on the eve of Fancy Farm 2026, Lexington's city council takes a step toward limiting data centers, how an education model is equipping students with career-ready skills, and a look back at Renee Shaw's nearly 30-year career at KET as she signs off for the final time.

Fancy Farm 2026 is a wrap! The KPW crew has post-game coverage with Craig Richardson, Michael Meredith, Jason Howell, Kim Moser, and Dave 'Buzz' Baker!

It's Fancy Farm week! KPW has a preview, along with a very bad week for Andy Beshear, a rookie mistake by Zack Dembo, and one Lexington resident REALLY wants their KFC.

Larry opens up the floor inviting listeners to weigh in on Mitch McConnell's continued convalescence and the history and traditions of Fancy Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Beshear asks Sen. McConnell to provide more information or resign. Another name joins the Fancy Farm roster. Former Gov. Matt Bevin again misses a mandatory court hearing. The PSC holds a public hearing in Hancock County on a proposed data center. I-65 reopens in Louisville ahead of schedule. Young golfers are learning from female golf legends in Central Kentucky.

The DOE unveils plans for a massive AI data center and energy project in Paducah, Congressman McGarvey's push to have a woman detained by ICE released from jail for medical treatment, and a look at the history of Fancy Farm.

Dr. Clardy, Kim and Aaron cover the breaking political news from the commonwealth, including Andy getting tough with Mitch, and a judge staying (kinda) tough with Bevin. We then check in with former state rep and Congressional candidate Cherlynn Stevenson. Join us for this week's #ColonelsOfTruth!BITIN' LIST:AARON: Matt BevinKIMBERLY: NetanyahuDR. CLARDY: Rand PaulTAKE ACTION:We're 96 days out from Nov. 3rd - join our postcarding and deep canvassing efforts to FLIP THE 6th!https://progressky.org/postcardhttps://progressky.org/storyNEWS OF THE WEAK:Matt Bevin again misses court in Kentucky child support casehttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316690136.htmlAndy sent his "Mitch Please" letter to Senate Leadership https://hellbendernewsroom.com/news/politics/beshear-mcconnell-proof-resign/Beshear reverses 4% Kentucky Medicaid provider cuts https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/22/beshear-reverses-4-kentucky-medicaid-provider-cuts/Adkins to join politicians speaking at Fancy Farm after launching Kentucky governor bid https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/adkins-to-join-politicians-speaking-at-fancy-farm-after-launching-kentucky-governor-bid/Data Center Tax Cuts Could COST us BILLIONS!https://kypolicy.org/kentucky-data-center-tax-breaks/INTERVIEW: Cherlynn Stevenson #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 - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 269 was produced by Annabel, who apparently disagreed about the newsworthiness of this week's guest appearance....Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Larry talks with Tres Watson from Kentucky Politics Weekly about the upcoming Fancy Farm political summit and takes your calls on what exactly is the problem with the voting system here in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tres Watson joins Larry to preview this year's Fancy Farm festivities and to talk about Governor Beshear's powerplay over Mitch McConnell's weird behavior concerning his health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fancy Farm is Kentucky's biggest political tradition and one of the state's most influential political events. Richard Nelson and Mike Harmon discuss what to expect this year, the races and candidates to watch, and what the 2026 midterms could mean for Kentucky's future.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠richard@commonwealthpolicy.org⁠⁠⁠⁠.The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the new site to access the program.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyLinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy CenterE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/

After weeks of near-total silence following his fall and hospital stay, the 84-year-old Kentucky senator posed for the camera looking cheerful. He's missing Fancy Farm and a colleague's memorial, and he's still sidelined as the Senate heads toward recess. His office and the Capitol physician say he's grinding through intense physical therapy every day, with his childhood polio still a major factor in his mobility. This is the first real update in 15 days, and the timing has a lot of people wondering what's actually going on behind the smile. Regular Americans watching this career politician enter the final months of a 42-year run deserve straight talk instead of carefully staged photo ops. Pat also covered: John Thune continues to get pressure from Trump and the White House New grocery stores to open in NYC thanks to comrade Mamdani Ken Paxton is the answer for Texas, not James Talarico Does Ariana Grande have Karen Carpenter disease? Is Jon Ossoff the future of the Democrat Party? Do you buy the recovery narrative, or does this feel like more of the same? What does it tell you when a longtime power player suddenly surfaces with a big grin after radio silence? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:20 Trump on John Thune & the SAVE Act 03:47 Trump Asked a Stupid Question 09:18 Trump with the Latest Update on Iran 12:04 Trump on Netanyahu's Opposition to F-35s in Türkiye 13:43 Mitch McConnell is Home & Safe (is he, though?) 25:44 Anthony Fauci Diary Entries 30:18 Fat Five (Pat Says Chewing the Fat) 49:53 Anthony Fauci is a Dirty Liar! 1:04:07 Zohran Mamdani Asked about 9/11 1:05:43 Zohran Mamdani's City-Run Grocery Stores 1:07:29 Zohran Mamdani Doxxes the Rich 1:09:38 Ariana Grande Suing Music Hackers 1:12:20 Cracker Barrel CEO Fired! 1:18:36 Boeing Replacing Airplane Seats 1:20:34 Ken Paxton VS. James Talarico 1:29:07 Jon Ossoff Talks with TMZ Reporter 1:32:40 FLASHBACK: Jon Ossoff's Careful Answers to Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. McConnell says he'll miss Fancy Farm as his recovery continues, a rumored GOP candidate for KY governor says he's not running, Congressman Massie is proposing anti-Flock legislation, and a trip to the bourbon capital of the world.

Sen. McConnell explains the reason for his lengthy hospital stay and comments on the death of his colleague from South Carolina, Rocky Adkins steps down from his role in the Beshear administration, a look at the lineup for this year's Fancy Farm picnic, and a Kentucky soft drink celebrates its centennial birthday. 

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about how much lobbying actually goes on at socio-political fundraisers like Fancy Farm and the Lincoln Dinner, and looks at the money being thrown at the New Jersey Governor's race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two, Larry talks to Dr. Stephen Voss, Kentucky-based political scientist, consultant, former journalist, about the effect technology has had on kids in recent years and how grading and curricula have changed in higher education. Dr. Voss reviews the impact of this year's Fancy Farm as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks to Dr. Stephen Voss, about the effect technology has had on kids in recent years and how grading and curricula have changed in higher education and reviews the impact of this year's Fancy Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about his coverage of Fancy Farm, to recap the field running for the KY Senate seat, and which candidates could be in line to continue the MAGA republican faction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tres Watson from Capitol Reins PR joins Larry to tell his best tales from the past weekend's Fancy Farm political rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry speaks with Austin Horn, political reporter for the Herald Leader giving analysis on Fancy Farm zingers and flops and the floating of James Comer a possible candidate for the next governor of Kentucky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour two, Larry speaks with Austin Horn, political reporter for the Herald Leader giving analysis on Fancy Farm zingers and flops and the floating of James Comer a possible candidate for the next governor of Kentucky. In the second half of hour two discusses various celebrities who some feel may be good candidates for public office also unpacks his thoughts on Newsweek's reporting that some republicans are calling for Democratic Representative Delia Ramirez to be deported after affirming her Guatemalan loyalty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans dominate Fancy Farm with three candidates for U.S. Senate taking the stage, Kentucky's Attorney General issues an opinion about a new controversial law, and a state lawmaker looks to beef up ABC to regulate non-alcoholic substances.

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about his coverage of Fancy Farm and to talk about the gerrymandering vote down in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser gets a recap of the Fancy Farm political event with WVLK political analyst Bob Babbage and we in the radio business take a moment to mourn the loss of actress Loni Anderson who was famous for her role in WKRP in Cincinnati in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one, Larry gives the countdown and rundown for UK football and the upcoming schedule.offers his review of Fancy Farm "performances" and decorumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previewing the 145th Fancy Farm picnic, legislators discuss housing and workforce development, Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary is approved, Sen. McConnell explains why he's tabling his fight to close a loophole that legalized hemp, and the superintendent for the state's largest public school district hosts a listening session. 

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political doings in advance of the Fancy Farm picnic in Graves Co. on Aug. 2. Panelists: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Derek Operle, WKMS in Murray; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville.

And that's a wrap on Fancy Farm 145! The KPW crew, fresh off our stint on Fox 56, recorded live from behind the big stage to break down the speeches, jabs, and crowd. As a special bonus, we were joined by Fancy Farm MC Ashli Watts, Fox 56 political reporter Bode Brooks, and Congressman and US Senate candidate Andy Barr to get their thoughts on the proceedings.

In hour two Larry discusses the future of Fancy Farm and the democrats lack of attendance at the event in recent years with Dr. Voss of the University of Kentucky department of political science and diplomacy. Voss' take on the Smithsonian removing references to the impeachments during Trumps two termsand shifts in policy making and party affiliation in response to Trumps policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry discusses the future of Fancy Farm and the democrats lack of attendance at the event in recent years with Dr. Voss of the University of Kentucky department of political science and diplomacy. Voss' take on the Smithsonian removing references to the impeachments during Trumps two termsand shifts in policy making and party affiliation in response to Trumps policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the 6th District Congressional Candidates say they are anti-DEI and against the BLM movement, but are they really?There is a big problem with their voting records on this issue. They all had a hand in creating the Kentucky Commission on Race. A committee that just this past month approvingly heard testimony regarding special government backed 0% apr loans only for minorities.I also dig into what the senate candidates are doing leading up to Fancy Farm.

Larry talks with Tres Watson from Kentucky Politics Weekly about the KY Democrat party conceding this years Fancy Farm and takes your calls about Lexington's own legendary jazzman Tee Dee Young in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tres Watson with Capitol Reins PR talks with Larry about this year's Fancy Farm political event and the statements made by Director of the KY Democrat party Morgan Eaves in a Kentucky Lantern article. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textDavid Bergstein, Communications Director for Senator Cory Booker, is one of the most accomplished communications professionals working in Democratic politics - working tough campaigns across the country and stints at the DNC, DCCC, and DSCC. In this conversation, we talk his path to politics out of a political family in Portland, OR, why he gravitated to comms, lessons learned on early races, some of his favorite press gimmicks, the difference in working campaigns vs. committees, some of the saviest pols he's worked with, the changing face of political communications & much more.IN THIS EPISODEDavid grows up in a political household in Portland, OR...Oregon's history as a competitive two-party state throughout the 90s and 00s...The Iraq War and a couple of DC internships pull David into the political profession...Why David was a good fit for political comms work...Lessons from David's early campaign work from California US House races to Midwest mayorals...David's 2 rules on what makes for a good political comms staffer...How comms has changed over the 15+ years David has been in the field...Two of David's favorite costume-related comms gimmicks...Is the media run by liberals?The differences in working for a political campaign committee vs. a campaign...Some of the most politically savvy elected officials David has worked around...Inside the DNC comms operation heading into the 2020 presidential election...How David thinks about candidates balancing preparation vs. authenticity...Lessons David learned from multiple bouts of brain cancer and brain surgery...AND aviator sunglasses, Mark Barabak, Ami Bera, big mouths, Marc Caputo, Jimmy Carter, Edward Chapman, Dick Cheney, consumate liars, Jack Conway, Jim Crounse, dancing Bevin-ochios, Fancy Farm, Neil Goldschmidt, Gwen Graham, The Green Frog, Lucinda Guinn, Haliburton, happy warriors, Tom Henry, Xochitl Hinojosa, Paula Hughes, Doug Jones, Vera Katz, Ted Kulongoski, Dawn Laguens, Alex Leary, Little Beirut, Maryland Matt, Patty Mazzei, Mitch McConnell, Jeff Merkley, methane gas, Roy Moore, Mindy Myers, nesting rats, Tom Perez, Rabinowitz/Dorf, Chuck Schumer, Justin Shaw, Gordon Smith, Steve Southerland, Andy Stone, Pat Stranix, Ron Wyden, Fred Yang...& more!

Larry talks with Austin Horn, politics reporter for The Herald Leader about Fancy Farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Reilly joins Larry to talk about who will be stumping for their candidates at Fancy Farm this weekend and if Sydney Sweeny's American Eagle ad alludes to the use of eugenics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two Larry talks with Austin Horn, politics reporter for The Herald Leader about Fancy Farm. Next Larry talks to Kevin Cook, a navy veteran and historian ahead of his book launch on August 11th. “Memorial Coliseum: 75 Years as Monument, Stage, and Arena,” The book chronicles the dual legacy of Memorial Coliseum, which opened in 1950 as both a memorial to Kentuckians who lost their lives in military service and as the home court for Kentucky basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one, open topic, Larry discusses the curiosity of a very conspicuous absence of democrats scheduled to appear at Fancy Farm this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 145th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic is almost upon us and the KPW crew has some thoughts for those who choose to skip the state's premier political event (and the nation's premier Catholic Church picnic).

Kruser talks with Bob Babbage ahead of his coverage of the Fancy Farm political summit and reads more of your text messages in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Babbage talks with Kruser about some of the big name politicians that will not be attending the Fancy Farm event and a possible run for the Governor seat by Jamie Comer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political happenings with the Fancy Farm event just over a week away. Panelists: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

Dr. Voss talks with Larry about his thoughts on the 2016 Russia collusion investigation, Donald Trumps letter to Epstein, and the upcoming Fancy Farm political summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about Gov. Beshear putting himself in the political spotlight, independent voters souring on Donald Trump, and KET will be covering the Fancy Farm events this year after receiving some private funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the interesting friendship between Ozzy Osbourne and singer Pat Boone, and this year's Fancy Farm will have tv coverage after KET had to pull out due to lack of funding in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Kruser talk about the chaotic campaigns for both the 6th District House seat and the Senate seat, and due to the cuts to PBS there will be no coverage of this year's Fancy Farm political summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin Horn from the Herald Leader joins Larry to talk about who could be next in line to run for the soon-to-be-open 6th District House seat now that Amanda Mays Bledsoe has officially dropped out and the upcoming Fancy Farm political summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LG&E and KU asks Kentuckians to conserve energy amid heat wave, state lawmakers discuss a new anti-DEI law that goes into effect this week, a look at who has been invited to the annual Fancy Farm political picnic, and how some of Kentucky's regional universities are adjusting to a new way of compensating student athletes.

What air travelers without a REAL ID can expect, Kentucky celebrates a decline in overdose deaths, a new hospital focused on cancer care for rural Kentucky, a Kentuckian in need of a kidney finds a living donor in his neighborhood, the emcee for Fancy Farm is announced, and why there won't be a Triple Crown winner this year.

Larry gives his honest opinion on the Fancy Farm political rally and ask which celebrity you think would be so famous and that they would be recognizable to 3 different generations in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.