Pegasus Podcast

On today's episode Louisville Councilman Anthony Piagentini joins us to discuss some new changes in Louisville including increased oversight on spending, golf courses and what they need to do with a $4.5 million surplus.

We discuss new research from Pegasus Institute that examines the failure rates of Kentucky's probation and parole systems. In Kentucky, the number one alternative to incarceration, probation and parole, appears to be a direct line back to incarceration.

And we finish up with our favorite Christmas movies! Tune in to hear our debate!

On this episode of the Pegasus Podcast Jonathan Shell and Josh Crawford join us to discuss some new research on victims and the trauma they experience. We dive into some new work from our organization, along with some local and national studies on how violence can impact victims lives, from learning to working.

All of that shows just how important it is for local government to investment in proven public safety measures. With a little more than $4 million in a surplus, we argue Louisville must invest in public safety first to help keep our communities safe.

A new piece from AEI sheds light on how to remove the polarization from our communities. In some ways, its as easy as stepping outside to talk with your neighbors.

Reforming Kentucky's education system is no easy battle and Andy Vandiver knows this. For years now he has battled with the status quo, battled misinformation and just plain lies. For those of us who support school choice, and charter schools or vouchers, or like Andy, Scholarship Tax Credits, we know this battle is worth fighting.

On today's episode here from Andy Vandiver, Associate Director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky and Board Member of EdChoice KY, on what it's like working in the education reform movement and why he fights so hard for change.

With some new faces in new offices how much might policy change in Kentucky? On this episode Jonathan and Josh join the show to breakdown what might be some areas of compromise, and tension, with policy in 2020 and going forward.

Might our new Governor look to work with the legislator? Or will they be able to pass plenty of bills with a simple majority veto override? How will the new dynamics affect the 2020 budget session? Tune in to find out!

We've got a quick episode for you today!

Our team was out traveling for a business last week, so this week's podcast features just a conversation with State Rep. Josie Raymond about early childhood education. We dive into the policy and research around things like daycare, preschool and full day kindergarten. Might 2020 be the year that we start to expand these programs? Tune in to find out what Rep. Raymond has to say!

Kentucky Chamber's Next President Ashli Watts talks Policy and Business by Pegasus Institute

How well are Kentucky kids doing? On this episode of the Pegasus Podcast we sit down with Terry Brooks, executive director of the KY Youth Advocates to discuss the state of KY youth, and some of the changes he feels need to be made.

In the second half of this episode, Josh and Jordan join to discuss a new report we released last week on the Benefits of Work. How does being employed help improve your health, family and safety? Tune in to hear some of the findings.

Other topics on this episode include: Beto O'Rourke's attack on churches

LeBron James is a hypocrite on China

MNF - Patriots at Jets

We've got a packed episode today! Our guest this week is Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distillers' Association. We talk with Eric about the booming bourbon industry and some of the biggest threats to its growth, including tariffs.

The NBA and China are fighting, and now American consumers are starting to become aware of all companies bending to the communist regime of China. Is this the tipping point for consumers? We will have to see.

Asa Coleman is a teacher, educator and a woman determined to bring educational choice to all of Kentucky's kids. She's worked in traditional public schools and charter schools and know exactly the benefits charter schools can provide to students. She worked in some of DC's charter schools and the freedom allowed her to help some of the urban schools most underserved students.

To her, it's not about the politics, it's about the kids. It's about giving poor, minority students the education they deserve.

Why is Kentucky such an outlier when it comes to disability insurance? With nearly 10% of the population receiving disability insurance, twice the national average, and with only 5% ever leaving, what is going wrong?

We sat down with Bryan Hubbard, who commissioned a report to find out exactly why Kentucky is such an outlier, and what must be done to get this program back on track. Listen to our conversation to hear some jaw dropping statistics.