Pegasus Podcast

Wondering what all the talk is about a special session and quasi-governmental agencies?

Check out our newest episode of the Pegasus Podcast with Kentucky State Rep. Jerry Miller where we break down exactly what is going on with these quasi groups, and the relief they need to stay afloat.

From Louisville to Lexington - Mayor Gorton and Derby Recap by Pegasus Institute

Tax increase or no tax increase, all of Metro council has the same budget to deal with now. But how will members find the money needed to cover pension obligations? Check out our newest episode to hear from two different council members on their plans.

We talked with Councilman Bill Hollander, chair of the budget committee, a Democrat and Councilwoman Marilyn Parker, a member on that committee, and a Republican.

Hollander voted for the tax increase, Parker against it. Now they have to find the money to get a budget. Wondering what their ideas are? Tune into the interviews to find out.

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Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis and Community Activist Christopher 2X join us to discuss the work they are doing both together, and separately to help Kentucky's undeserved school children.

Get ready for a packed episode of the Pegasus Podcast.

In this week's episode we talk Louisville, Kentucky, current events and the turtle man.

Our first conversation is with former state Rep. Ken Fleming and Pegasus' Jordan Harris about the future of Louisville. We dive into the need for strong leadership and solutions to make Louisville competitive.

Next up we interview State Rep. Michael Meredith as we wrap up the 2019 legislative session. We recap some of the legislation that passed this year and what look for in the next few years as the legislator tries to bring Kentucky into the 21st Century.

Finally, we hit on some current events including PETA's "warning" to the horse industry of Kentucky, proposals to regulate some of the internet, and things get a little wacky as we start talking the turtle man.

Tune in and enjoy!

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"Like A Gerbil Stuck on a Wheel" by Pegasus Institute

Hemp is booming in Kentucky so Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles joins us to discuss the newest data and what's to come for the crop.

Why was Kentucky so primed to grow the crop? Tune in to find.

Conversation topics range from the Green New Deal, to exports in Kentucky and we try to figure out if Gene Simmons ever trademarked "OJ". What's the best stadium in Kentucky? Things get a little heated when it comes to Kentucky v. Louisville.

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Back with a new format, this episode of the Pegasus Podcast brings in some great guests for interviews and a conversation about some of today's trending topics.

We start out discussing the Democrat presidential candidates, and why it seems announcement keep getting sooner and sooner.

Should 16 year olds be able to vote? We breakdown the implications of a policy that seems to have become an objective for many elected officials.

Tax hikes are not coming to Louisville. (For now). Before we jump into our interview with Councilman Piagentini about the tax hike defeat in Louisville, we give our thoughts on the situation, and what must happen next.

Finally, we wrap up with our two interviews. First Councilman Anthony Piagentini joins us to recap a wild Thursday night, where a tax increase was defeated by Metro Council, 15-11.

Our second interview is with Blake Willoughby, Chairman of 1st Breckinridge Bank Shares and Meade Bancorp. Blake talks about the recent changes to the bank franchise tax in Kentucky, and what it all means.

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Jonathan Shell, former House Floor Majority Leader, joins us to give some insight into the inner workings of Frankfort and what goes on during legislative sessions. We talk about expectations during a 30 day session, the learning curve of Frankfort, and the urgency to pass strong legislative every session. Enjoy!

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Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum was in Kentucky to help promote healthcare reform in the states and so we thought it would only be fitting to bring him on the podcast to talk about just that.

We breakdown some of the reforms Kentucky can lead on, and what needs to happen to ensure that. Reforms to both the government and private sector of healthcare are options, and we talk about what both could look like. Enjoy!