Andy Beshear Podcast

Welcome back for Episode 24! In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you a special interview with legendary journalist Katie Couric. Andy asks Katie about the most defining moments of her career – from Colombine to 9/11, Katie has covered some important and painful moments in American history. And she's done it with humanity. We talk about the future of journalism in a polarized era, lessons she’s learned from personal loss, and w...

We took the Andy Beshear Podcast to the heart of New York City 🏙️ – 36 floors up at NY Studio 1 – to sit down with a history-maker: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He’s the first Black leader of a party in Congress, a Brooklyn guy through and through, and a master of fighting hard while keeping the door open for consensus.

This conversation has everything: why Jeffries still gets out of bed ready to throw punches (political ...

🚨 Big announcement time! 🚨 The Andy Beshear Podcast has officially joined the SiriusXM family — and we couldn’t be more excited! This means millions more Americans can join in as we turn down the temperature, bring people together, and have some honest, real conversations about the challenges we all face.

Then we dive right into a powerhouse interview with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (aka “MLG”) — a governor, former...

This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy hosts a down-to-earth conversation with one of Kentucky’s most beloved transplants – Steve Zahn. 🎬

Andy sits down with acclaimed actor and comedian Steve Zahn, who has made Kentucky his home. They talk about rural life, Hollywood versus homegrown humor, and why he chose to raise his family outside of the hustle and bustle of LA in the Bluegrass State. Zahn shares stories from early acting...

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On the 20th episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast (can you believe it!), Andy sits down with Harry Sisson – a national political voice and a member of Gen Z who’s using social media to help more young people get informed and involved. 📱 We’ll talk about what drives him, what Gen Z cares about most, reaching young men, leveraging new platforms and how we can all do a better job bridging the generational gap. 

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On today’s brand-new episode, Governor Andy Beshear sits down with Kevin Nolan, President & CEO of GE Appliances, for a powerful conversation about some of Kentucky’s biggest economic development news of the year and how we can make sure more things are made in the USA – plus some much-needed laundry tips from a real expert! 🧺

We hope it's a breath of fresh air. From job creation to community impact, this episode dive...

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In the 18th episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy sits down with University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Kelsey and Athletic Director Josh Heird (and fellow dads to teenage daughters) for a wide-ranging, candid and personal conversation about:

🏀 Building character and culture on and off the court
🏀 The blueprint for reinvigorating Louisville basketball
🏀 The impact of social media on college athle...

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Welcome to another episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast! It’s Episode 17 and we’ve got not just one – but two – southern Democratic governors on the mic. We discuss the tariff troubles, bipartisanship vs. nonpartisanship, and welcome back our very special guest, First Lady Britainy Beshear (and Winnie! 🐾)

Our guest this week is former two-term Louisiana governor, John Bel Edwards. Governor Edwards answers Andy’s most ...

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It’s Episode 16 – and we’re welcoming Senator Angela Alsobrooks, talking about the dangers of anger politics and diving head first into this week’s headlines. (Spoiler alert: Someone’s wearing Gap jeans in Vogue...  👀)

This week’s special guest is Senator Angela Alsobrooks – Maryland’s new junior Senator and a rising star in the Upper House. Senator Alsobrooks shares how her family’s history in the Jim Crow south led ...

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Welcome to Episode 15 – Andy is talking all things labor unions with the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, the devastating impacts of the “Big Ugly Bill” on rural communities, and switching it up by “kicking it old school” with Will and John. 

This week’s guest is AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler! The AFL-CIO represents nearly 15 million working people from 63 national and international unions. Shuler is the first woma...

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It’s Episode 14—and we’re diving into big headlines, bigger heart, and a whole lot of laughs.

This week’s guest is New Orleans Saints quarterback and former Louisville Cardinal Tyler Shough, who opens up about his winding road to the NFL. From major injuries to major comebacks, Tyler shares how he found resilience, purpose, and even love (shoutout to that dining hall meet-cute) along the way. He also gives us a behind-...

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It’s Episode 13—and we’re dropping it a day early to kick off your Fourth of July with some red, white, and real talk. 🇺🇸

This special holiday episode features a conversation with social media influencer turned entrepreneur Griffin Johnson, who opens up about his journey from a small town in Illinois to building a career across platforms, brands, and venture capital. From nursing school TikToks to his most viral mome...

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It’s Episode 12—and we’re not holding back.

This week, we’re joined by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, a longtime friend and former fellow Attorney General. From flipping red seats blue to leading recovery efforts after natural disasters, Governor Stein breaks down what it really means to make government work for the people—and why common-sense leadership still matters.

We talk clean energy jobs, Medicaid expansion,...

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It’s Episode 11—and we’re digging deep.

This week, we’re sitting down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, a bestselling author, Army veteran, and self-described “improbable governor” who went from childhood adversity to national leadership. Wes gets real about what shaped him—losing his father at three, getting arrested at 11, and finding purpose in service—and how it prepared him to lead through crisis, including the...

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It’s Episode 10, y’all—and we went big.

To mark this milestone, we brought in two major guests who know a thing or two about leadership, policy, and staying grounded in unpredictable times.

First up, it’s VP Candidate & Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—a teacher, veteran, and former congressman who gets real about everything from balancing budgets to raising teenagers. He talks about his time in the National Guard, losing hi...

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Two guest governors. One podcast. Zero teleprompters.

Episode 9 of The Andy Beshear Podcast hits the road to Portland, Oregon for a special on-location edition at the Democratic Governors Association—and you’re invited behind the scenes!

First up, meet Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware: a former middle school teacher, Teach for America alum, and passionate public servant who once volunteered on Joe Biden’s campaign. His g...

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Self-made billionaire, chronic entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 8—and you’ll want to hear this one from start to finish. From his unconventional start in business (which includes disco dancing and sororities in college) to his take on today’s political landscape, Mark brings insight, energy, and authenticity.

He shares a heartfelt moment wit...

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A former math teacher turned Attorney General joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 7—and trust us, this conversation does not stay in the classroom. Nevada AG Aaron Ford shares his incredible journey from first-gen college grad to becoming one of the country’s leading voices for justice. He also opens up about how he—and other AGs and governors—are pushing back when the rule of law is on the line.

Then, it’s time...

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A legendary basketball coach joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 6—and this conversation goes way beyond the court. From unexpected life lessons to personal stories you won’t hear anywhere else, this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and a few laughs along the way.

Then, it’s time for the debut of our newest segment: Big Deal or No Deal—where Jon and John break down the biggest headlines in the news and ask ...