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
Kimberly and Willie discuss the WORST Kentucky politico of the moment, the week, the month, and quite possibly the year, as our dynamic duo digs in on the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, and where possibly you might find some topical poetry to stiffen your spine for the fight to come.
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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://www.wave3.com/2023/05/24/anti-trans-comments-by-state-legislator-spark-criticism/
Aaron, Doug and Nate tackle a couple of key hot button issues and how the KY GOP supermajority is responding: mass shootings and abortion. Then, the crew are thrilled to be joined by Kim Reeder, the Democratic candidate for KY Auditor, who shares with us what the auditor role does, and why she’s the person for the job. Finally, we close out with a brand new call to action, kicking off Progress Kentucky’s campaign for four more year...
This week, Aaron, Kimberly and Doug discuss the results from Tuesday’s elections, we remember a true friend of progressive Kentuckians everywhere - then we interview Rep. Col Pam Stevenson, we check in on how her state-wide campaign is shaping up, what her constitutional role means for our commonwealth - and how folks can help her effort.
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NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Pages/Registration-Sta...
This week Kimberly, Doug and Chris cover the Kentucky political news you need, with Doug bringing us a deep dive on the Kraft’s campaign cash as the GOP Governors race heads into its final days, then, we are VERY excited to bring on Michael Bowman, the Democratic candidate for state treasurer, we check in on how his state-wide campaign is shaping up, and whether or not folks will be able to vote for him on May 16th. We close with a...
This week Aaron, Willie and Kimberly check in on the debt ceiling crisis (and whether we can depend on Mitch to help or hurt efforts to avert global economic chaos), then we use the final Governor primary debate to compare and contrast the GOP’s field to our man Andy - Willie shares some thoughts about effective LGBTQ+ advocacy in Appalachia. The Colonels then bring on former state representative, Bob Heleringer - a Republican who ...
Aaron, Doug and Nema discuss the war on woke and its chief warrior, GOP gubernatorial candidate, Kelly Craft. It’s still Earth Month, so Aaron tells us about a few federal programs Kentucky is and isn’t pursuing… The Colonels also interview Agriculture Commissioner candidate, Sierra Enlow to find out what in the heck even is ag tech?
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Aaron, Kimberly and Chris check in on the Kentucky political news of the weak, with an eye on the races happening in one month (and how much money the Krafts seem to be flushing down the toilet), what's happening with gun safety, and how we could do better for our planet.
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
Aaron, Kimberly and Chris discuss the tragedy in Louisville, and WTAF concerned folks can do about gun violence in Kentucky. We'll be speaking with Cathy Hobart, Frankfort lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, who will share her organization's take on the 2023 General Assembly's actions on gun laws. The episode closes with a returning guest in the campaign corner, Robert Sainte - who is in the heat of hi...
Aaron, Doug and Kimberly discuss Kentucky political news - with Doug running down the final bills passed in the final days of the #KYGA23, and Aaron pointing out the harsh responses of GOP majorities in KY and TN when their totalitarianism is challenged. Then we are excited to bring on Representative Lindsey Burke and Representative Lamin Swann, who share their views of their first session in Frankfort, the highs and lows, and Rep....
Kimberly, Doug and Willie discuss the second to last day of the 2023 General Assembly, during which Kentucky became a shameful leader in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation due to the homophobic, transphobic GOP supermajority. Truly a disgraceful day in the history of our commonwealth as Governor Andy Beshear's compassionate veto of the harmful, hateful SB 150, and its anti-gender affirming healthcare, don't say gay, bathroom bill was ...
Doug, Chris and Aaron cover another legislative rundown, with a special focus on the especially heinous, anti-trans treatment/don't say gay/bathroom bill, SB 150. We also touch on King Coal's anti-arrow darter, anti-climate action legislative agenda and Chris brings us a rare bipartisan rural healthcare victory. We then head to the campaign corner to meet trans activist Mason Chernosky, who has been all over the capitol fig...
As we record this week the KY General Assembly is still wrapping up day 27 of the 30-day short session - it’s a blitzkrieg of bad bills flying around committees and chambers. But maybe, just maybe, some horrible bills might not survive! We get an update on some of the highs and lows from our man on the scene, Doug Price - and then we have a great interview with Chris Hartman, the executive director of the Kentucky Fairness Campaign...
All eyes on Frankfort this week - they’ve just wrapped up day 22 of the 30 day short session - the Kentucky GOP’s sprint to win the war on woke, pronouns and people they don’t like. Kimberly, Doug and Nate return to the Campaign Corner with the new candidate for state senate, seeking to represent the 28th Senate District which is Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Clark and some of Fayette Counties, Robert Sainte. Then we bring you an info...
This week Aaron, Martina and Willie bring you a few important Kentucky political stories from the legislature - book banning, slow walking the CROWN Act, Ryan Quarles performative "support" for medical marijuana - then we take a quick look at how Kentucky is being represented in DC (spoiler - horribly), and we have a great interview with Keith Elston, the founder of the Kentucky Youth Law Project about his important work on behalf ...
Doug & Nema bring you up to speed on the current state of play in the Kentucky General Assembly, Nema spits fire about the lack of support for EKY flood victims and then bring on Rep. Lisa Willner & Dr. Jennifer Price to discuss Rep. Willner's efforts to protect KY's LGBTQ+ community from the horrors of conversion "therapy." As always, we close out with a critical call to action.
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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
EKY Flooding R...
With the legislative session going full-tilt, Kimberly, Aaron and Chris discuss the state of the legislature and consider why they're determined to ignore Kentucky voters before getting a Kentucky black history lesson, and then bring you another installment of Doug Price Is Right to hear from the front lines of the General Assembly. The crew close out with an important Call to Action.
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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckyl...
Aaron, Martina and a late-arriving Kimberly break down a few key Kentucky political news items from the weak that was. For Black History Month ProKY highlights another amazing Kentuckian, civil rights activist Dr. William Turner. Then the team is joined by State Senator Reggie Thomas who fills them in on the events of the day in the Senate (between aisles at Meijier). Unfortunately, it's not great news for those who want to fu...
Aaron, Kimberly & Doug cover a couple intriguing stories of questionable behavior by Kentucky's statewide electeds, Stacie Fugate will join us from Appalachians for Appalachia - we’ll discuss the organization’s work for EKY and how flood recovery is happening in the region, then we’ll head to the campaign corner and hear from Natalie Cunningham, the outreach director for the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy who will introduc...
Aaron, Kimberly & Willie cover a few key Kentucky political stories, with an eye on Louisville. Then, we've got a fantastic and energetic guest, Mat Ruberg, who heads up Rank the Vote Kentucky - we discuss this strategy for greater direct democracy and its prospects for Kentucky - and of course, after the interview, we close with a call to action.
News of the Weak:
https://forwardky.com/union-membership-continues-to-grow-in-...
Aaron, Kimberly & new co-host Chris Preece discuss GOP MLK hypocrisy, and the newest addition to Governor Beshear's cabinet, former candidate Charles Booker. Then, the Colonels are joined by long-time Kentucky journalist Jamie Lucke, the editor of the new news source covering our commonwealth, the Kentucky Lantern, before closing with a call to action - so make sure you've got your cell phone close at hand!
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