Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!
#ColonelsOfTruth - Weekly episodes covering breaking political news from Kentucky, and bringing you the informed voices from our commonwealth you want to hear. Progress Kentucky is an all-volunteer group of Central Kentucky activists working to turn our commonwealth purple by educating and engaging voters across the state.
Episodes
Aaron, Chris & Kim cover whether Bevin's in jail & Mitch is ☠️ (for one last time?), then we meet a great Clark/Fayette House candidate, Chelsea Kirk, and finally get Professor Joshua Douglas' take on the USPS SCOTUS decision. Join us on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LIST:
A: Joe Craft - another rich guy wants your community to welcome data centers
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article317297738.html
K: Joe...
Aaron, Kim & Chris are covering the KY political news you NEED! The Bevin jail watch is OVER!! It HAPPENED! We’ll break it down, THEN, we’re excited to be joined again by Ned Pillersdorf, the Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s 5th district - taking on HAL ROGERS super-old, super-against his poor district and constituents.
BITIN' LIST:
Aaron: Sen. Robby Mills
Kim: Racist POS Mike Davis
Chris: MITCH! Is he dead???
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Aaron, Dr. Clardy and Kim share which Andy B they believe about these rural hospital closures. Then the Colonels remember the Mad Farmer, Kentucky's beloved literary giant, Wendell Berry, who passed this week. Then, we're joined by Our People, Our Vote's Kathleen Campisano to demystify deep canvassing, oh and then Aaron puts on his old man readers and shares a favorite Mad Farmer poem. We swear, it's a GREAT #ColonelsOfTuth this we...
Aaron and Annabel cover Dolly, Dembo's Anti-Corruption Agenda & the Red River Roadless Rule Rollback on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LIST:
Aaron: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins
Annabel: KY State Senator Michael Nemes (Bullitt Co.)
GET INVOLVED:
Come Canvass! Saturday, 10am Shillito Park Shelter 5
http://www.progressky.org/doors
Postcarding Campaign! Mon. Sept. 14, West Sixth Brewing
http://www.progressky.org/postcards
NEWS OF THE ...
Aaron, Kimberly & Nate cover a few key KY political news stories, then check in with Lane Boldman from the Kentucky Conservation Committee on data center developments as well as a new proposal for solar development in Kentucky's second largest city. THEN, the Colonels are joined by truth-teller and civil rights organizer Sadiqa Reynolds to learn about the effort to #BringArmelleHome and her contribution to "We The People" Hanna...
Aaron & Kimberly bring you the news you need and the opinions you probably don't, THEN we connect with Mizari Suárez, with Lexington's Neighbors Immigration Clinic to learn how Kentucky's immigrant community is responding to the ICE crack down. #ColonelsOfTruthBITIN' LIST:Aaron: Jeff Niklaus, the founder of Compliant Technologies, in NicholasvilleKimberly: Trump administration - 2,000 Gamers to Air Traffic ControllersGET INVOLV...
Kim, Dr. Clardy and Aaron cover Fancy Farm Fallout and Data Centers before checking in with KY State Rep. Adam Moore (KSHD45) and Dustin Pugel with the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy! #ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LIST: AARON: Rand PaulKIMBERLY: Danielle Moodie (criticizing Beshear)DR. CLARDY: Pete HegsethTAKE ACTION:Defend Democracy and Engage KY-6 Voters!Deep Canvassing this weekendhttps://progressky.org/storyPostcards on Monday at...
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 Bevin
KIMBERLY: Netanyahu
DR. CLARDY: Rand Paul
TAKE ACTION:
We're 96 days out from Nov. 3rd - join our postcarding a...
Aaron and NEW CO-HOST Shana cover the breaking kentucky political news of the week including Andy vs Mitch vs Reality & Rocky vs Jacqueline vs Unity! Join us #ColonelsOfTruth
Bitin' List!
Aaron: The Other 98%
Shana: Rocky Adkins
Take Action!
Write Postcards NEXT Tuesday to Flip the 6th - Wise Bird Cider at 6pm: FLIP THE 6TH! Write postcards to high potential voters! · Mobilize
Aaron, Nate and Kim cover the breaking bluegrass political news, from a new candidate for next year's governor's race, to the conspiracy theories fueling the Mitch conversation We have a couple of KY Governor updates: One's helping kids, one's losing his legal fights to keep from helping his kid. Join us for the weekly commonwealth conversation! #ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LIST:
Aaron - Sen. Thom Tillis
Kimberly - Corrupt, sel...
Aaron, Chris & Kim discuss the breaking political news out of Kentucky (MITCH), then check in with More Perfect Union's award-winning Appalachian correspondent John Russell to hear his take on all this socialism we're hearing about these days. We've got a GREAT #ColonelsOfTruth for you this week!
BITIN' LIST
Aaron: Graham Platner
Kimberly: Medicare Fraudsters
Chris: Also had suggestions
GET INVOLVED!
Aaron and Dr. Clardy deep-dive into data centers across our commonwealth with two informative guests, Hellbender Newsroom's Olivia Krauth, and Demanding Data Center Accountability's Erin Petrey... after Aaron gets something off his chest.
BITIN' LIST:
Dr. Clardy: Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito
Aaron: David Yates!! Jefferson County Clerk - on behalf of 8 voters
TAKE ACTION: Join our Flip the 6th Campaign!
Tue...
Aaron and Kimberly connect with Dustin Reinstedler (AFL-CIO), Amy Beasley (President of the Bluegrass Central Labor Council) and check in with the folks who brought you the weekend, the minimum wage, and paid time off.
#ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LIST:
Kimberly: Gen X and President Donald J. Trump
Aaron: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig
GET INVOLVED:
We've got 131 days to #FlipThe6th...
Nate and Aaron touch on Gov. Beshear's Juneteenth actions, how the GOP are using race to divide their voters, and then welcome Alisha D. Chaffin to the show to discuss the crazy twists and turns in her campaign for the most flipable state house seat in the Bluegrass! Join us on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth
JOIN THE FIGHT TO FLIP THE 6TH!
Tuesday, June 23rd at Wise Bird Cider
https://progressky.org/postcard
NEWS OF THE W...
Aaron, Chris and Kim cover Lexington's data center deliberations, what's up with medical weed, and WHEN WILL BEVIN GET LOCKED UP, then check in on the civics crisis facing Kentucky with online educator and good troublemaker, Attica Scott. Great week on #ColonelsOfTruth!
BITIN' LIST
Aaron: Jason Nemes
Chris: Demetrius Liggins
Kimberly: Baron Trump
GET INVOLVED:
NO KINGS, NO CAGE MATCHES - Just singing, and a lives...
Aaron welcomes Denise Gray back to Colonels of Truth to spill some Alvarado Tea!
#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky
BITIN' LIST:
Aaron: Matt Bevin
Denise: Ralph Alvarado
GET INVOLVED:
In Mad County Saturday: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/888815/
In Lex on Monday, June 8:
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/870258/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/29/former-gov-bevin...
Aaron, Kim and Chris cover the KY news of the weak, including TWO mostly positive stories about MITCH, then talk with TN State Rep. Aftyn Behn about her fight for democracy across our southern border. #ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LIST:
Aaron: Lee Zeldin, US EPA Administrator https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/22/kentucky-has-numerous-coal-ash-sites-the-u-s-epa-is-weakening-pollution-protections-for-them/
Kimberly: Ken Paxt...
Kimberly & Nate dig in on what happened electorally this week, then connect with badass community organizer and new aurhor, Beth Howard, to discuss her work and memoir, "Song for a Hard-Hit People" about growing up and growing into her Appalachian heritage. watch/listen/like/share/download/buildpower
#ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LIST:
KCJ - KY Voters!
ND - Boooo Barr
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2...
Aaron & Dr. Clardy cover Trump's picks for Kentucky, the 6th district decision and more GROSSberg behavior as they break down the GOP's assault on democracy and black political power in our LAST SHOW (before next week's primary), then welcome Sen. Reggie Thomas back on the program.
#ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN’ LIST:
Aaron - MAHA (Elder Abuse?) Dr. Ralph Alvarado
Dr. Clardy - TN Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton
Aaron, Kimberly and Nate finish our Kentucky Senate Superfecta and interview Dale Romans about his dark horse race for the Senate and who he's betting on in this weekend's Run for the Roses! (oh, and we cover a few stories, share our bitin' lists, and give you some fantastic opportunities for action!) Join us on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LISTS:
Aaron - Samuel Alito
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/29/repub/us-...
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