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Notice anything in common about the books the Right wants to ban?
Beau of the Fifth Column certainly has. And he lays it out.
Vetos, bills left behind, and abortion exemptions w/ Erin Marshall
Aaron and Chris share legislative updates as #KYGA24 gears up for its final two days of law makin’ and veto overridin’. Then, they check in with Erin Marshall, the single mom who has launched an exciting campaign taking on Jamie Comer in Kentucky’s first congressional district.
The vetoes so far
This week, both Jazmin and Robert are sick, but still managed to do a show about Andy Beshear's vetoes this session so far.
The session is basically over
The last legislative day before the veto period has happened, so Robert and Jazmin recapped everything that passed which can survive Andy Beshear’s veto, and everything that didn’t pass. Plus, a deep dive into this biennium’s budget.
‘Who else needs a break from the GA?’
Dr. Brian Clardy, Doug Price, and Nate Orshan discuss the breaking political news of our commonwealth. Special guest: Adam Moore, candidate for State House in District 45!
An interview with Jamie Palumbo
We talk with Jamie Palumbo, who is running for District 76 in the KY House, the seat currently held by his mother (who is retiring). We dig into why he's running, and what issues are top of mind for him.
JCPS busing changes and legislative update
Robert goes solo this week to discuss potential changes to the JCPS busing scheme and gives a few legislative updates in the waning days before the veto period.
Andy makes it rain as KYGA24 brings more pain
With our special guest, Chris Hartman of the Fairness Campaign
Watch Meredith excoriate the anti-vaxxers
It was good to see some righteous anger at the damage anti-vaxxers can do.
Uncivil Unrest at the Ethics Commission
We cover The Lege, with a dramatic reenactment of some uncivil treatment of a civil servant by the “my way or the highway” GOP supermajority. Also, a new effort to ban drag shows; a baseless effort to force a Dem off the ballot – then we close with a double-duty call to action!
An interview with Anne Donworth
We talk with Anne Donworth, one of the Democratic candidates for House District 76. She shares why she is running, the extensive experience she brings to the table, and her passion for the lives of the people in her district.
Three big bills
This week Robert talks through the progress HB 5 (“Safer Kentucky”), HB 2 (vouchers and charter schools), and SB 6 (anti-DEI) have made towards passage in the legislature, plus a few quick hits.
Trump voters – here’s your candidate
Just in case you’ve forgotten exactly who and what you’re voting for, Seth Myers has the bullet list.
Andy says VETO, General Assembly says HELL NO
This week we start the episode with some (un)surprising news out of DC. Then, the Kentucky legislature, where they just wrapped up day 45 of the 60-day session. Finally, a great returning guest, Jamie Lucke, the editor of the Kentucky Lantern,
