Pegasus Podcast

It has filled your social media. You can't get away from the memes. So, on today's podcast we make sure we don't let you get away from it. It's the most talked about documentary in a long time. It's the Tiger King.

Over the last month we have discussed incredibly important topics regarding COVID-19 and its impact on food supply, the economy, the stock market, and more. So, for today's episode we try to bring you guys just 45 minutes of fun. We hope this documentary, and our podcast can provide people with a quick break from some of the tough things going on. If we can do that for just a little while, then I hoped we have helped.

On today's episode of the Pegasus Podcast we return for Part II of the Policies of a Pandemic. Since our last take on this, the United States has passed phase 3 of COVID19 relief package, unemployment claims have spiked past 3.3 million, and the cases and deaths from COVID19 continue to rise. So what should we make of all this? On today's podcast Jonathan, Josh and Jordan join us to discuss the most important news from the last week.

Is America running out of food?

There is no denying that the COVID19 pandemic has led to some scary images coming from grocery stores. Empty shelves. Low supplies. But should we be concerned about the supply of food? On today's Pegasus Podcast we chat with Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles about the supply of food in Kentucky, and what farmers are doing to make sure they keep that supply chain is not diminishing.

With entire sectors of the economy, and even states and counties shutting down, how might that impact Kentucky's farmers? How might it effect your own shelves? Tune in to today's episode to find out!

Just what is Louisville preparing for with the coronavirus? Should we expect to run out of hospital beds or ventilators?

On today's podcast Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joins us to update our listeners on the steps Louisville is taking to ensure our hospitals, workers, and citizens are prepared for what may come. With large factories closing temporarily, and economic uncertainty, Mayor Fischer details some of the steps his office and others in Louisville are taking to aid or most vulnerable.

In the last few weeks the stock market has had some of its worst days...ever. Large sell-offs, coupled with economic uncertainty from the coronavirus, have lead many people to become uncertain about their own finances. So, on today's podcast Quint Tatro, Managing Director of Joule Financial, joins us to put all of this news in perspective, and layout what to expect as we move through these uncertain times. LISTEN NOW!

As the world adapts to deal with a growing pandemic, lawmakers have lobbied up plenty of policies to help deal with the healthcare and economic issue popping up. Is a payroll tax cut the answer? Maybe a $1,000 for every resident? What regulations do we need to cut to expand healthcare access and free up the market to respond to demands? On today's podcast Josh and Jonathan join us to discuss the many policies that have been floated around, or implemented during the spread of COVID-19. Check out our conversation NOW!

Jason Shepherd, owner of J. Shepherd Cigars in Louisville, fears what might happen if cigar taxes are raised this year. He knows he might have to cut staff, or hours, but what if customers move across state lines to buy? Or choose to go online? The cigar industry in Kentucky is already outtaxed compared to most other industries, so an increase could be devastating.

HB1 in the 2020 Kentucky Legislative Session is a multi-faceted welfare reform bill. As has been the goal for many years now, legislators are looking for ways to reform Kentucky's many government services to help provide not just a hand out, but a hand up. HB1 looks to provide a pathway to self-suffiency for more Kentuckians - while still making sure we are protecting our most vulnerable. Anne-Tyler Morgan, a Pegasus Senior Fellow, has spent many years working in and out of government on a variety of government benefit programs. She was involved in last years interim task force, and has played a critical role in the drafting of HB1 this year. So, we decided to chat with about what is in HB1, and why Kentucky could benefit from it.

Earlier this year Pegasus Institute released its newest report "The Economic Impacts of School Choice in Kentucky." This report, authored by today's podcast guest Corey DeAngelis, aims to quantitive the economic impacts of school choice. How much would the city of Louisville benefit from charter schools? Tune into our conversation and check out our newest research TODAY!

Jason Pye, VP of Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks, took an interesting road to get into the policy world. He didn't always work in politics, but in the last few years has become one of the most important voices in Washington when it comes to passing (or stopping) policy. On today's podcast we chat with Jason about the issues he cares about, how it influences his work, and what he hopes to in the states, and even Kentucky, in the next few years.

In the second half of the podcast we discuss some new survey results that show the struggles of dating in the Trump Era. How many people care about their partners political views? Is your view on climate change hurting your ability to find a relationship? Some new survey results may hold the answer.