Podcasts about governor bevin

This week, Cara Stewart -- long time champion of healthcare and justice in Kentucky -- joins us for our month of talking to Badass Kentucky Women. We talk about her career as an attorney, including the successful fight against then Governor Bevin’s Medicaid waiver, which would have removed large numbers of folks from the rolls. We take a semi-deep dive into the Kentucky legislature, exploring the history of bills that are introduced by women legislators and eventually taken up in watered down form by other legislators and passed. Don’t think it’s all serious though - we have an especially animated discussion about how teenagers get around adults’ restrictions. If you still have a landline, you may find some useful tips, or you may just regret that you didn’t have Cara’s skills with phone wire and splitter back in 1990. Or maybe you can get some tips from an 8 year old about how to successfully skip zoom class. TL;DR - there is some power to being a cute little girl. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

Matt Jones and “his buddy” Chris Tomlin spent a little time talking about Daniel Cameron and Governor Bevin’s pardons, but this is really about their new book “Mitch, Please! How Mitch McConnell Sold Out Kentucky (and America Too)” that comes out on the 31st. Matt also got to break down the U of L/UK game on Saturday and the bowl games.Listen to their visit here…

Matt Jones and “his buddy” Chris Tomlin spent a little time talking about Daniel Cameron and Governor Bevin's pardons, but this is really about their new book “Mitch, Please! How Mitch McConnell Sold Out Kentucky (and America Too)” that comes out on the 31st. Matt also got to break down the U of L/UK game on Saturday and the bowl games.Listen to their visit here…

This week we interviewed two JCPS teachers -- Emilie Blanton and Don Bacon.  They talked to us about why teachers stayed so engaged in this year's election, what they expect in the next session, and what JCPS teachers need from their leaders.  It's a revealing conversation that touches on many important topics. Jazmin and Robert talked about Gov. Bevin's pardons, which have consumed the news media this week.  Jazmin explained how and why the pardon power is important, and what Governor Bevin's final pardons mean.  Also discussed are Wayne Lewis leaving Kentucky, Governor Beshear rescinding the Medicaid work requirement, and school systems suits against JUUL.

Former Governor Bevin tweeted responses to the pardon criticism…

Former Governor Bevin tweeted responses to the pardon criticism…

Congressman John Yarmuth talked about the team Andy Beshear assembled to help him as Governor, the upcoming challenges working with the Republican super majority, and former Governor Bevin's “petty move.” He also discussed the two articles of impeachment that were unveiled today, why they are important, why he will vote for them, and how the articles could affect the upcoming election for Democrats. Lastly, Congressman Yarmuth discussed the importance and execution of the USMCA trade agreement. Listen to the Congressman's call here…

Congressman John Yarmuth talked about the team Andy Beshear assembled to help him as Governor, the upcoming challenges working with the Republican super majority, and former Governor Bevin’s “petty move.” He also discussed the two articles of impeachment that were unveiled today, why they are important, why he will vote for them, and how the articles could affect the upcoming election for Democrats. Lastly, Congressman Yarmuth discussed the importance and execution of the USMCA trade agreement. Listen to the Congressman’s call here…

We’re taking a break from our series on the internet to talk about a topic that is on everyone’s mind: the Kentucky gubernatorial election between Governor Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear. Robert looks at why Governor Bevin lost the election, and the lesson we should all learn about the importance of love above all other virtues.

Cody Patterson of On Message talked about travelling with Vice President Pence through Kentucky and Republican strategy going into Tuesday’s election. Find out if the polls are legit, is it too late for Andy Beshear, what does the President’s visit mean to Governor Bevin, and more.Listen to Cody’s call here…

Senator Todd Young on Indiana called in to talk about the impact of President Trump coming to Lexington to campaign for Governor Bevin the night before the election. He also talked about the temporary blockage of the abortion ban in Alabama and the future of Roe vs. Wade, and whether or not the benefit of expanded gaming in Indiana predicts its possible legality in Kentucky. Listen to the Senator’s call here…

Congressman John Yarmuth began our conversation on a very important subject, Game 6 of the World Series. Listen to him talk about the nervousness of Nats' fans. He also got into the upcoming vote to establish rules and guidelines for the Trump impeachment process moving forward, the effort to provide transparency, and testimony that could be damning for President Trump. Congressman Yarmuth also talked about the President coming to campaign for Governor Bevin the night before the election.Listen to the Congressman’s call here…

Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear is in a tight race for governor against Republican incumbent Matt Bevin, according to a recent Mason-Dixon poll. That poll also shows Bevin has shored up support within his party, and that Beshear has more support among women and younger voters in metropolitan areas. This week on In Conversation, we ask Beshear about his agenda if he is elected governor, and then talk with WFPL Political Reporter Ryland Barton about the race. Note: We asked Governor Bevin to join our show, but his staff said he had a scheduling conflict.

Governor Bevin dropped by to brag on UPS and talk about access to Work Ready Scholarships and “poaching” workers from other states. He also gave his first reaction to this afternoon’s gubernatorial debate and the newly-released education numbers and his ideas on how to improve education in the Commonwealth. Listen to the Governor’s visit here…

White House Deputy Communications Director for the President, Jessica Ditto called-in to talk about the new trade deal with Japan. She discussed the positives for farmers in the Commonwealth, how more positives could come down the line with the passage of USMCA, immigration, and a possible visit from President Trump to campaign for Governor Bevin.Listen to Jessica’s call here…

Cody Patterson started off discussing his Atlanta Falcons, but he got around the politics too. He talked about the state FOP endorsing Andy Beshear, Governor Bevin’s new ad, the money it will take to be the next Governor, Daniel Cameron’s run for Attorney general, Matt Jones vs. Mitch McConnell, and more.

Remember last week when Governor Bevin went viral wearing a jacket with Donald Trump’s picture all over it? Well, we got to have a conversation with that jacket’s creator, Jimbo Simmons. Find out how he got the idea, how Governor Bevin got his jacket, and what he plans to do if Donald Trump doesn’t win re-election here…

Kentucky Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo came by the studio to talk about his campaign for Attorney General. He discussed why he wants to be Attorney General for a second time (the drug epidemic in the Commonwealth), his relationship with Governor Bevin and AG Beshear’s litigation against the Governor, Nasty (Fancy) Farm, the “over the line” protests outside of Senator McConnell’s house, diversity in the Democrat Party, “children in office” and Daniel Cameron’s qualifications to run for Attorney General, how to help eastern Kentucky, coal, and more.Listen to Speaker Stumbo’s visit here…

Tony and Dwight discuss Governor Bevin’s comments about Casinos and talk about the upcoming St. Joe’s Picnic.

Tony and Dwight discuss Governor Bevin’s comments about Casinos and talk about the upcoming St. Joe’s Picnic.

Tony and Dwight discuss Governor Bevin’s comments about Casinos and talk about the upcoming St. Joe’s Picnic.

Need an update on what is going on with the Special Session in Kentucky? Senator Will Schroder, who's committee will hear the bill, joins us to update us on everything that has happened in the last few months with this bill, and what to expect in the next week. Our youngest guest ever, Alex Young, joins us to discuss is initiative to end corporal punishment in Kentucky schools. Should KY schools still be paddling and spanking students? What does the research say about the mental health effects on these kids? We discuss all this and more. Governor Bevin has thrown his support behind a bill to end sanctuary cities in Kentucky. Josh takes us through why this is not just good policy, but a strong preventative step to support law enforcement in the commonwealth. I do not own the rights to any music used in this show.

Governor Bevin started the conversation discussing his love of golf, but they got on to other subjects as well. The Governor talked about the upcoming special session and any possible response from AG Beshear, Kentucky being hurt by the AG’s family and former AG Conway in the Purdue Pharma lawsuit, why he has no desire to release his tax returns, the President’s tweets and why AG Beshear won’t call them racist, racism, his goals should he win a second term, and whether or not he has been vetted for a position in the Trump administration. Listen to his entire call here…

Congressman Yarmuth began our discussion on the subject of climate change, the cost to taxpayers in the future, and whether or not changes in this country would even be noticed on the global scale. He also talked about Secretary Cho’s efforts to get Senator McConnell re-elected and the importance of Kentucky holding on to power positions, the President visiting the Commonwealth to stump for Republican candidates, including Governor Bevin, and way that Andy Beshear could beat the Governor in November.Listen to the Congressman’s call here…

Senate Majority Leader McConnell called in to talk about the Tobacco Free Youth Act. He discussed the desire to keep tobacco products (both cigarettes and vaping products) out of the hands of kids, a possible military exemption, and the push for hemp-based products in the Commonwealth. He also talked about brokering peace between Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi, the impact of an impeachment push on the 2020 election, and the support of Governor Bevin after a tight primary race.Listen to the Senator’s call here…

Tony & Dwight Show 3-19-19 - Tony and Dwight talk about Governor Bevin, Adults who can’t swim, Astronauts and Herpes, and talk to Carl Lanore from Super Human Radio.

Tony & Dwight Show 3-19-19 - Tony and Dwight talk about Governor Bevin, Adults who can’t swim, Astronauts and Herpes, and talk to Carl Lanore from Super Human Radio.

Tony & Dwight Show 3-19-19 - Tony and Dwight talk about Governor Bevin, Adults who can’t swim, Astronauts and Herpes, and talk to Carl Lanore from Super Human Radio.

Passport CEO Mark Carter reacts to Governor Bevin’s comments about their business practices. He also discussed how the rate change negatively impacted them more than other providers and how they could affect the level of care they can provide, how the rates are set, and how the problems can be fixed through communication between all parties involved. He also talked about Passport’s proposed facility at 18th and Broadway and the future of the project.Listen to his call here…

Tony and Dwight talk about AC/DC. Smell of Single guys, Laim Neeson, and Dwight debuts a new song about Governor Bevin.

Tony and Dwight talk about AC/DC. Smell of Single guys, Laim Neeson, and Dwight debuts a new song about Governor Bevin.

Tony and Dwight talk about AC/DC. Smell of Single guys, Laim Neeson, and Dwight debuts a new song about Governor Bevin.

Oversight Committee an Investigative Arm? Wall Compromise? - Congressman Andy Barr. Global Warming News! Governor Bevin wants to freeze your children. Legalizing Pot & Expanded Gaming.

Governor Bevin spent most of his visit discussing the pension crisis, the issues with Senate Bill 151, and the high moral standard that politicians should be held too, but he also talked about the message that canceling school for cold temps is sending to the youth of America, James Comer’s allegation that he is arrogant, why Jenean Hampton is not on his 2019 ticket, and issues that will define the next election (including marijuana and gambling). Listen to the Governor’s visit here…

Folks- In this episode interview Advisor to Governor Bevin on Communications and Energy, Chris Skates, to discuss climate change. In news we hit free speech, congress’s slush fund, and flip-flop politicians. Thanks to our club members, and our corporate sponsors–Classical Conversations, Learnly (Discount code: LearnlyCross get 50% the first 3 months on a monthly subscription […]

We were elated this week to speak with Shameka Parrish-Wright of The Bail Project.  The Bail Project uses a revolving fund to bail people out of jail.  She spoke with us about what her work entails, why she does it, and some powerful stories of lives that have been changed by the group.  it's a very powerful interview, and we are glad to share it. Before that, Jazmin brings us stories about Sen. McConnell holding up a vote on a criminal justice reform bill and about a win Governor Bevin had in court in his attempt to investigate the Beshear administration.  Robert talks about the Trump administration's reapproval of Kentucky's Medicaid waiver.  Plus this week sees the return of QUICK HITS.

Governor Bevin on Zombies.The predictable mission of the Courier-Journal. Surviving the CA Wildfires - Author Elle Russ.

Kentucky Kingdom co-owner Ed Hart came by the studio to talk about their new coaster Kentucky Flyer. He credited Governor Bevin with cutting the red tape and getting the job done. He did not have many nice things to say about the Kentucky State Fair Board and how they do things.Listen to his visit here…

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!

Congressman John Yarmuth came by the studio to discuss his level of concern about the Kavanaugh allegations and his desire for the Senate to delay hearings to acquire more information. He also talked about any comparison to the Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill case and the timing of the allegations. The Congressman also addressed allegations by congressional candidate Vickie Glisson on this show a few weeks ago about the negative effects of Medicaid expansion in Kentucky and how other states are looking to follow the Commonwealth’s blueprint. He also discussed the possibility that he may be Speaker of the House in the future and Governor Bevin’s reaction to that possibility. Congressman Yarmuth also talked about government supplied healthcare and socialized medicine. Lastly, he discussed his opinion to not move forward in impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

Governor Matt Bevin talked about a lot of topics: The shooting of Officer Jaime Morales in Scott County, Kentuckians heading to the Carolinas to help with Hurricane Florence, companies investing in the Commonwealth and the reasons they are coming to Kentucky, unemployment, and the lack of arrests in Lexington after Matt O’Hara’s car was overturned in Lexington following the UK/Florida game. But what you really want to hear is his take on the Lundergans (both Jerry and Allison), Andy Beshear, John Yarmuth, and the Democratic Party in Kentucky. That comes near the end of our conversation (8:55 in).

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political buzz after Gov. Matt Bevin announced that he would run for re-election and a settlement between Jefferson Co. Public Schools and the Kentucky Dept. of Education to oversee public schools in Louisville. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam, Associated Press; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political buzz after Gov. Matt Bevin announced that he would run for re-election and a settlement between Jefferson Co. Public Schools and the Kentucky Dept. of Education to oversee public schools in Louisville. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam, Associated Press; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Congressman John Yarmuth talked about the Bevin Administration’s desire to change Medicaid in the Commonwealth and why the Governor won’t talk about his plans for 2019. He also talked about the President revoking former intelligence officials’ security clearance and the probable approval of Brett Kavanaugh.

Governor Bevin started the conversation by clarifying his drowning victims analogy for the pension crisis. He also discussed the lack of outrage against former administrations for under-funding the pension, where the pension will be in the next few years if the system isn’t reformed, and what he would do if the pension changes are ruling illegal by the Kentucky Supreme Court. He also talked about the Commonwealth’s ongoing negotiations with JCPS and his timeline for announcing his plans for 2019.

Growing up in Louisville, in a not-particularly-politically-engaged family, I had never heard of Fancy Farm until I started working in a newsroom.  When I did, I almost thought the reporters were kidding me. It's a church picnic, in Western Kentucky, where some of the most important people in Kentucky politics go every year and make funny, trash-talking speeches about each other? Sure. I've still never been (I have to fix that one of these years), but now I'm a believer: Fancy Farm might be one of the Kentuckiest things in Kentucky.  This year, the big stories were that Governor Bevin didn't show up, and that Allison Lundergran Grimes apparently has jokes for days: "Mitch had to leave because he is very busy rushing a Supreme Court vote. It is so sad. Like many men, he suffers from premature confirmation. And like a man, he claims it never happens to him."  Capital reporter Ryland Barton has been covering Fancy Farm for the past four years. He joins us on today's show to give us the highlights of this year's picnic, and wax philosophical about the event as a whole.

In this episode we bring you two stories about families in crisis. The first from right here in KY focuses on Governor Bevin’s cuts to Medicaid Vision and Dental Benefits which has left nearly 500,000 Kentuckians without coverage. The second features audio from a recent rally in Big Stone Gap VA, where nearly 60 community members came out in protest of the Trump Administration’s separation of immigrant children from their parents at the border.

Congressman Yarmuth began the conversation discussing yelling at politicians in public and the limits of good behavior. He also touched on an inquiry into Governor Bevin’s authority to limit Medicaid benefits in the Commonwealth, President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, the suit by former U of L players against the NCAA, and more.

This week we’re joined by Kentucky’s attorney general, Andy Beshear. We discuss the judge’s decision in the pension case and where the Attorney General thinks the case will wind up. We look at the work of his office, including how the AG’s office works with the rest of state government. And, we get his thoughts on his relationship with Governor Bevin, and what that might mean for the future. Finally, of course, we ask him whether he is going to run for Governor in 2019, and what might motivate him to do that. It’s Sunday, June 24th, and time to move Kentucky forward. Let’s get started!

America’s child welfare system is overburdened. The opioid crisis is putting thousands more children at risk. In response, some states are recruiting new families to foster and, in some cases, to adopt through partnerships with faith-based agencies and faith communities. Other states are suspending cooperation with child welfare agencies because of their religious beliefs. These disagreements have led to litigation in multiple states and the displacement of thousands of children.As the need for the number of foster and adoptive families increases, America needs solutions that work best for children. Please join us for an address by Governor Bevin followed by a panel discussion on this pressing issue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Congressman John Yarmuth gives his opinion on the state takeover of JCPS and the Governor’s “bias against public education”. He also talked about the challenges faced by public educators, the success of Dr. Marty Pollio, and ironies in the audit by the state. Lastly, he touched on the situation with North and South Korea.

Congressman Yarmuth talked about the lawsuit over the Pension Bill and the “war” between Governor Bevin and Attorney General Beshear. He also addressed the Governor’s comments about what happens to children when they are left home alone instead of going to school and the following apology. Lastly, he talked about the bombing of Syria and what happens next.

Michael Raus of Kentucky Bluegrass Cannabis came in to promote medical marijuana in the Commonwealth. How the legalization of hemp could help medical marijuana, how medical marijuana could help the state’s opioid crisis and issues with the bottom line, and Governor Bevin’s openness to medical marijuana.

Governor Matthew Griswold Bevin is an American businessman and politician serving as the 62nd and current Governor of Kentucky since 2015. He is the third Republican elected Governor of Kentucky since World War II. Gov Bevin challenges Evan Davies on Gun Control vs Cultural Issues 00-00 hi my name is Evan Davies and I'm just 00-02 an independent consultant I'm not 00-03 affiliated with a organization 00-06 I really admire the work that you're 00-08 doing to help foster children and you've 00-10 said a number of times that you know the 00-13 children's lives is most important we 00-16 had a murder a little while ago where 00-19 seventeen people including eight kids 00-21 were murdered in their schools and how 00-23 do you reconcile the children's lives 00-26 are most important with the comments 00-28 you've made to the media about it's 00-29 naive and premature to talk about gun 00-32 control and that it's culture and not 00-35 guns that is causing these these 00-36 horrible things I'll tell you exactly 00-40 how I reconcile that first of all month 00-43 ago in Kentucky we had this very similar 00-46 situation made a very concerted effort 00-49 to make sure that we removed the media 00-52 circus from the healing process so 00-55 within 24 to 48 hours you've probably 00-57 not even aware of most people aren't 00-58 that I had a 15 year old come into a 01-00 school in Kentucky last month and shoot 01-03 16 children at point-blank range two of 01-07 whom died a set of twins were both shot 01-10 and taken to a level 1 trauma center 01-12 they lived this is very real to me I've 01-15 sat with these families you also 01-17 probably are not aware of the fact that 01-19 I've buried my oldest child died under 01-21 different circumstances but went to 01-23 school and didn't come home she was 17 01-24 years old I know exactly not exactly 01-28 it's not possible to know exactly what 01-30 another person's going through but I 01-32 know exactly what it feels like to bury 01-33 your oldest child I know what the impact 01-36 is on a family I don't come at this with 01-39 a sense of sympathy but empathy the 01-41 point that I've made that's been largely 01-42 misconstrued 01-43 I'll reaffirm with you and tell you 01-46 exactly why it comes from where it comes 01-48 from this idea just as solving this 01-52 issue is able to be solved with a single 01-55 law or rule or change is naive and 01-58 delusional and so we shouldn't allow 02-01 ourselves to entertain naive and 02-03 delusional thoughts it is part of a 02-05 broader construct just as this issue is 02-08 and the point that I made that I'll 02-11 reiterate is that if we think that 02-13 part of what we are seeing is not a 02-15 cultural problem we're kidding ourselves 02-18 and the point that I've made is this 02-21 what has shifted in the last 10 20 30 40 02-25 50 years it's not the percentage of guns 02-29 that we find in homes and you can give 02-31 me a statistic at that there's now more 02-33 guns fair enough I'll submit that that 02-35 may be true I'm not gonna argue with you 02-36 but the reality is there's fewer homes 02-39 that have guns in them than there were 02-41 50 years ago when children didn't walk 02-43 into schools and shoot themselves and 02-45 shoot each other that's a fact you can 02-48 confirm that but I'll tell you this when 02-51 I was a kid kids brought guns to school 02-53 kids brought guns on the school bus kids 02-55 brought guns to school in their own 02-57 vehicles it didn't shoot each other with 03-01 so some things have not changed what has 03-04 changed we as a culture as a society and 03-07 it's very germane to this topic as well 03-10 we don't value human life like we did we 03-15 remove increasingly respect for the 03-18 dignity of other people you look at how 03-21 rampant pornography is the degradation 03-24 and disrespect for women and for human 03-26 life in general it is so systemic people 03-30 of our age have not been exposed like 03-32 our children have been there's not a 03-35 child in America that hasn't been 03-36 exposed to pornography I guarantee you 03-39 if they're above the age of 12 that's a 03-41 fact 03-41 it is so systemic it's horrific and it 03-44 desensitizes us at every turn 03-46 and so we're desensitized to the value 03-49 and dignity of human life we're 03-51 desensitized through and this is to the 03-53 heart of what I said that you seem to 03-54 take exception with is that through 03-57 violent video games where literally you 03-59 are encouraged you can roll your eyes 04-01 all you want man but I will say this 04-03 you've explained to me the value of a 04-06 game that encourages somebody to go back 04-09 and finish him off where you get points 04-12 for four kill counts and you slaughter 04-14 people 04-15 we're desensitizing people to the value 04-18 of life and we see it through the lyrics 04-20 and music and we see it through 04-22 television shows we see it through 04-24 movies we see it in the fact that the 04-26 mores of this nation 04-27 have changed we see it through the fact 04-30 that we increasingly want to remove any 04-31 sense of moral authority from everything 04-35 here's I'll tell you again this we could 04-38 have a thousand sidebars and you could 04-40 agree or disagree as it relates to what 04-42 I'm about to say but in a nation where 04-44 over the last 40 years we've aborted 04-48 50-something million children and we 04-51 have multiple states with medically 04-53 assisted suicide being provided by 04-55 doctors at both ends of a life spectrum 04-57 we're losing the value for life that we 05-00 once historically had you can say that's 05-02 good you could say it's bad but it's a 05-03 reality you couple that with the fact 05-06 that all these other things are changing 05-08 that we're removing any sense of 05-10 authority it used to be that you had 05-12 different levels of authority starting 05-14 in the home itself only a third of 05-16 children in a recent Pew study say that 05-19 they have no interaction for all intents 05-21 and purposes with their own parents when 05-23 their parents live in the home they say 05-25 their parents have no clue what they're 05-26 even learning in school there was a 05-28 study recently in an article that was 05-31 derived from that and other studies it 05-32 was in the Atlantic encourage you to 05-34 look it up about the impact and you can 05-37 smart and you can smile but if somebody 05-39 who's an independent consultant I find 05-40 it remarkable that you're so smug and 05-43 you're so disregarding of my opinion 05-46 when in fact I'm just trying to have an 05-48 honest dialogue with you based on a fair 05-50 question but but I will say this look at 05-54 this article in the Atlantic this 05-56 article in the Atlantic talks about how 05-58 young people are increasingly becoming 06-00 suicidal and depressed because of the 06-03 use of social media in the use of these 06-06 personal devices in on screen time all 06-10 these are part of a cultural issue in 06-14 this cultural issue if we're not 06-16 addressing it we are kidding ourselves 06-19 because it also affects this issue we 06-21 came here to talk about today which is 06-24 why these homes are broken why so many 06-26 children are finding themselves in 06-28 government care which is not the best 06-30 solution the government should not be 06-33 raising our children period it just 06-36 shouldn't the fact of the matter is we 06-39 need people in the position like I am 06-41 and I had the same conversation less 06-43 than an hour ago with the President of 06-44 the United States and I said to him he 06-46 should I should this whole room was full 06-48 of cabinet secretaries and governors of 06-51 other states those of us who that are in 06-53 a position of influence and the ability 06-55 to say something shame on us if we don't 06-57 step up and call people to a higher 06-59 authority and there will always be those 07-01 including many in the media whoever the 07-03 messengerís they're gonna find the 07-05 imperfection in that messenger so if the 07-07 messenger says we should do XYZ as it 07-09 relates to this issue or adoption of 07-11 foster care 07-12 people will say well who is this person 07-13 they're an imperfect person well so is 07-15 every one of us there's not a perfect 07-17 person in America but that doesn't mean 07-19 we don't strive for perfection there's 07-21 not a perfectly morally upright person 07-23 in America that doesn't mean we don't 07-24 espouse in a spire to reach for moral 07-27 higher authority and expect more and 07-31 demand more of our children shame on us 07-34 if we don't sound the alarm you want to 07-38 take any kind of morality and change the 07-40 mores of a nation remove any sense of 07-43 higher responsibility try to pin it on 07-46 any one thing and assume the government 07-48 and a piece of regulation the rule is 07-49 the solution and then we're shocked when 07-51 these things happen we're kidding 07-54 ourselves 07-54 yes sir  

Governor Bevin talked about signing the Pension Bill, the frauds at the KEA, and the possibility of firing teachers if a “Sick Out” happens on Friday. He also talked about the vetoes of the Budget Bill and Tax Reform Bill, the legislative process behind them, and the lack of discourse in politics/society today.

Hank Linderman talks about running for Congress in the 2nd District. He discussed his differences from the incumbent Brett Guthrie, addressed Governor Bevin’s refusal to approve the budget, and assorted other issues. Hank’s friend Timothy B. Schmit from the Eagles also called-in. They talked about what it is like to hear yourself on the radio for the first time, how he keeps playing live “fresh,” and, of course, his buddy Hank.

As our #WomensHistoryMonth series comes to a close we celebrate organizing women in Appalachia. In this episode, we bring you voices of women on strike today, and voices of women from strikes past. We’ll hear from West Virginia teachers who walked out earlier this month demanding a pay raise and affordable healthcare for all public employees, and we’ll hear from teachers in Letcher County, KY who protested Governor Bevin’s proposed pension reform bill just last week. And finally, from the Appalshop archives we bring you audio of women in Brookside KY who supported miners on strike in Harlan County in 1973.

On this episode we’re exploring issues in education. First, we’ll hear from Letcher County Teachers who rallied in support of public education and in opposition to Governor Bevin’s proposed pension reforms on Monday, March 19th. This episode ends with a piece about students organizing against gun violence in the wake of the Parkland School Shooting in Florida last month.

Governor Bevin talked about tariffs and what they could mean for products produced in Kentucky. He also discussed his recent conversation with President Trump, the re-structuring of Medicaid, the House’s budget proposal, the funding of the teachers’ pension system, the President at U of L, and more.

In this week's State of Kentucky show, we start with a look at the drastic change to Medicaid that Governor Bevin has proposed. Then, we talk with Al Cross about the Medicaid waiver lawsuit filed against ... President Trump? Why not Governor Bevin? We also look at immigrants in Kentucky and the recent shutdown drama around DACA, and we talk with Congressman Yarmuth about why the Republicans are so reluctant to do something about Dreamers. Finally, there's an update to the number of candidates who have filed to run for the General Assembly, and we ask: Where are the Democrats?

Congressman John Yarmuth began the conversation talking about DACA and the Democrats’ desires for “The Dreamers” to stay in the country. He also discussed immigration policy, the reasons behind the government shutdown, Governor Bevin’s Medicaid waiver, and more.

In this week's State of Kentucky, we talk over Governor Bevin's budget with Rocky Adkins, the House Democratic leader, and with Matt Wyatt, the chair of the Elizabethtown school board. We then discuss the Medicaid waiver with Emily Beauregard of Kentucky Voice for Health. And in the closing SOK editorial, Bruce uses words etched in stone as a starting point for his thoughts about the budget and the waiver.

Governor Bevin stopped-by to talk about his State of the Commonwealth Address. He started with some programs cut from the budget, some programs that will benefit, the societal costs of opioids, marijuana in the Commonwealth, expanded gaming, and much more.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Jeff Hoover's official resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives and speculation on Gov. Matt Bevin's budget proposal next week. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier Journal.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Jeff Hoover's official resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives and speculation on Gov. Matt Bevin's budget proposal next week. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier Journal.

Congressman John Yarmuth started the conversation discussing the President’s open meeting on immigration and how it relates to the “Fire and Fury” book. He also talked about boarder security, the wall, libel and slander laws, and Governor Bevin’s Medicaid waiver proposal.

Attorney General Andy Beshear discussed the possible legalization of marijuana/medical marijuana, Jeff Hoover’s “loser pays” movement, Judge Shepherd’s ruling allowing Governor Bevin to reorganize boards, and possible budget cuts hindering his office in the future.

Governor Bevin came by the studio and started the conversation discussing the allegations against Dan Johnson and the “hypocrisy” in the treatment of sexual harassment allegations. He also talked about the possibility of a special session on the pension and the impact on Kentuckians if the pension issues are not cleared-up. He also touched on whether or not he may run for re-election and the Braidy investment.

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about the presence of resource officers in Jefferson County and other public schools, what needs to be done to lessen the murder rate in the Louisville Metro, the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth, underage criminals receiving anonymity, the sexual harassment demands of government employees made by Governor Bevin, and the Governor’s involvement in the firing of Tom Jurich from the University of Louisville.

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

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

Governor Bevin’s comments on Bring your Bible to School, and Guest Councilwomen Angela Lett

Governor Bevin’s comments on Bring your Bible to School, and Guest Councilwomen Angela Lett

Long-time state rep Jim Wayne joins us, and tells us the best and worst bills of the past General Assembly, and what he thinks is going to happen on pensions and tax reforms. He also is direct in his thoughts on Governor Bevin and the Republican majority. And finally, he shares the two things he would do if we gave him a magic wand to wave over the state!

In this months episode we talk about faith-based initiatives in Louisville, Governor Bevin's painted-rock-based opioid awareness plan, an Ark Encounter update, and more.  Also, at the end after the regular podcast session, stay tuned to hear FFRF Student of Color Essay Scholarship Winner Lydia Mason present her story and her essay "Breaking the Chain" to the Louisville Atheists & Freethinkers.

On this week's Mountain News & World Report: Painting and hiding rocks is hugely popular new pastime in Letcher County, the idea of giving a prescription for fresh produce from the farmer's market is spreading, and leaders like Coach Calipari, Governor Bevin, and Congressman Rogers share the ideas they want to spread at this year's SOAR Summit.

Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, talks about Governor Bevin's plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid program, how the cabinet is responding to the opioid addiction crisis, and recruiting and retaining social workers.

Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, talks about Governor Bevin's plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid program, how the cabinet is responding to the opioid addiction crisis, and recruiting and retaining social workers.

Republicans in Congress waited 7 years to repeal and replace Obamacare. Now that they have the chance, we'll take a look at what exactly they've come up with. But one major piece of the AHCA - the GOP's alternative to Obamacare - involves repealing medicaid expansion for states like Kentucky. In this episode, find out how the AHCA would impact Kentucky, why Governor Bevin wants to skirt the rules on Medicaid, and what Kentuckians are doing to push back in resistance.

Lawmakers returned to Frankfort this week after a month-long break in the legislative session. Governor Bevin announced that the state might have to raise taxes to fix the state’s ailing pension system. Plus, a sweeping criminal justice reform proposal was proposed and a bill making it a hate crime to attack police officers is making its way through the legislative process. Capitol reporter Ryland Barton has this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on court proceedings involving the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin. Guests: John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts from WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from cn|2.

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on court proceedings involving the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin. Guests: John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts from WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from cn|2.

Bill and his guests discuss Gov. Matt Bevin's proposed revision of the state's Medicaid program that will be submitted to the federal government this month. The guests include State Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Shively, chair of the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, State Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, vice chair of the House Health and Welfare Committee Cara Stewart, health law fellow for the Kentucky Equal Justice Center and Jim Waters, president of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions.

Jason Bailey, Director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, at the July 6 Hazard, KY Public Hearing stated that Governor Bevin's proposed changes to Kentucky's Medicaid expansion would move Kentucky backwards instead of building on the health and economic gains the state has experienced. For more on KCEP's analysis of the plan -http://kypolicy.org/summary-governors-proposed-medicaid-changes/ Send your comments on the Medicaid waiver by Friday 7/22 to kyhealth@ky.gov

Ronnie Ellis, Frankfort reporter for CNHI, Adam Bean, Kentucky statehouse reporter for The Associated Press and Deborah Yetter of The Courier Journal join host Bill Bryant to discuss the news of the week. Topics include Gov. Matt Bevin calling for an investigation of his predecessor's administration, a former personnel cabinet secretary pleading guilty to accepting bribes and the millions of dollars being set aside as a judge decides if the governor can cut higher education in the current fiscal year.

Ronnie Ellis, Frankfort reporter for CNHI, Adam Bean, Kentucky statehouse reporter for The Associated Press and Deborah Yetter of The Courier Journal join host Bill Bryant to discuss the news of the week. Topics include Gov. Matt Bevin calling for an investigation of his predecessor's administration, a former personnel cabinet secretary pleading guilty to accepting bribes and the millions of dollars being set aside as a judge decides if the governor can cut higher education in the current fiscal year.