Aaron, Dr. Clardy and Kim share which Andy B they believe about these rural hospital closures. Then the Colonels remember the Mad Farmer, Kentucky's beloved literary giant, Wendell Berry, who passed this week. Then, we're joined by Our People, Our Vote's Kathleen Campisano to demystify deep canvassing, oh and then Aaron puts on his old man readers and shares a favorite Mad Farmer poem. We swear, it's a GREAT #ColonelsOfTuth this week!BITIN' LIST:Aaron: AG Russell Coleman needs to take WB's name out his mouthKimberly: C'mon Kentucky Dr. Clardy: Pete Kegsbreath61 DAY TO GO - GET ACTIVE:Join us Sept. 14 at W 6!! Rep. Adam Moore will join us (and we've invited Zach Dembo) for our next postcard party! http://www.progressky.org/postcardsWe are CANVASSING on Saturday!!! Shillito Park, Shelter 5 at 10am! We're hitting the 45th (& the 6th, ofc)!! http://www.progressky.org/doorsNEWS OF THE WEAK:RIP Wendell Berry https://hellbendernewsroom.com/local/people/kentucky-wendell-berry-dies/Bill McKibben tells a WB story on CoT last year: https://www.youtube.com/live/GtbtxhFyb7w?t=2336sAndyB vs AndyB - which do YOU believe on rural hospitals?https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article317033356.htmlINTERVIEW: Kathleen Campisano - Our People Our Vote. OG Deep Canvassing organizer.https://progressky.org/storyhttps://ourpeopleourvote.org/election-protectionProgress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Commonground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Progress Kentucky's goal is to educate, organize, increase voter turnout, and advance a progressive agenda through civic engagement. We’ll be back next week, and we’ll be joined again by Ned Pillersdorf - the candidate running against Hal Rogers in the KY 5th district. Production of episode 274 was by Annabel!Nate Orshan wrote and performed our theme song! You can find more information and music @ NatoSongs.com - If you miss our weekly livestream on Facebook or YouTube, audio podcasts and our show notes are available on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. If you DO listen to the pod, please leave us a 5 star review wherever you are listening right now!

Aaron and Annabel cover Dolly, Dembo's Anti-Corruption Agenda & the Red River Roadless Rule Rollback on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth

BITIN' LIST:

Aaron: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins

Annabel: KY State Senator Michael Nemes (Bullitt Co.)

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

We recognize Saint Dolly, and remind you about the time that the KY GOP super majority tried to defund her Imagination Library in our commonwealth. Another example in how they don’t want kids to succeed in their educational pursuits:

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/05/kentucky-amendment-would-strip-state-funding-dolly-partons-imagination-library/

We’ve got KY - 6 Corruption update: Ralph “Elder Care Abuse” Alvarado would like you to maybe NOT associate him with his pal and endorser, Donald Trump. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6050662-alvarado-scrubs-trump-website/

Meanwhile, just across the ballot, former federal prosecutor Zach Dembo has a new anti-corruption agenda that lines up nicely with Alvarado’s self-dealing history.

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article317004633.html?giftCode=757367638d8f67d6626dc2b7d953690669dd799351e803dd893eb4484604e178

THEN, Aaron goes deep on a big federal environmental rollback efffort of the Trump administration that threatens one of this region’s most important natural treasures - we’ll look at the Red River Roadless Rule Rollback...

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/science/environment/2026/08/21/roadless-rule-repeal-could-threaten-protected-kentucky-forest/91370519007/

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Aaron, Kimberly & Nate cover a few key KY political news stories, then check in with Lane Boldman from the Kentucky Conservation Committee on data center developments as well as a new proposal for solar development in Kentucky's second largest city. THEN, the Colonels are joined by truth-teller and civil rights organizer Sadiqa Reynolds to learn about the effort to #BringArmelleHome and her contribution to "We The People" Hannah L. Drake's anthology for U.S. 250. PHEW, all that on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth!BITIN' LIST:Aaron - Scott JenningsKimberly - Bill MahrNate - RFK, Jr.TAKE ACTION WITH PRO KY:We're CANVASSING Saturday in Lexington! Join us at Shillito Park Shelter 5 at 10am!https://progressky.org/doorsNEWS OF THE WEAK:Hassan Piker Taking on Scott Jennings for Defamationhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/17/kentuckian-scott-jennings-may-face-defamation-action-from-hasan-piker-over-edited-clips/KY Legislature MIGHT Reduce Data Center Tax Breaks. MAYBEhttps://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2026/08/19/kentucky-may-reduce-tax-breaks-for-data-centers/91356438007/CAMPAIGN CORNER: Lane Boldman, KCChttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/17/data-centers-are-not-the-answer-to-kentuckys-industrial-and-economic-woes/https://secure.ngpvan.com/MtM-HGBKykG8KsVyCaNWIA2?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVlshmxmXMINTERVIEW: Sadiqa Reynolds, Civil Rights leader, CEO of Louisville's Norton Center https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593117643945https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/254028812-we-the-people?---------Progress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Common Ground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Progress Kentucky's goal is to educate, organize, increase voter turnout, and advance a progressive agenda through civic engagement. We’ll be back next week, and we’ll be joined by another GREAT GUEST!Production of episode 272 was by Annabel!Nate Orshan wrote and performed our theme song! You can find more at NATO SONGS DOT COMIf you miss our weekly livestream on Facebook or YouTube, audio podcasts and our show notes are available on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. If you DO listen to the pod, please leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen!Thanks for joining Colonels of Truth!

Aaron & Kimberly bring you the news you need and the opinions you probably don't, THEN we connect with Mizari Suárez, with Lexington's Neighbors Immigration Clinic to learn how Kentucky's immigrant community is responding to the ICE crack down. #ColonelsOfTruthBITIN' LIST:Aaron: Jeff Niklaus, the founder of Compliant Technologies, in NicholasvilleKimberly: Trump administration - 2,000 Gamers to Air Traffic ControllersGET INVOLVED - 83 DAYS UNTIL NOV. 3rd:ProKY is postcarding, we're deep canvassing & we're DEFENDING DEMOCRACY in KY-6Postcards!!! http://www.progressky.org/postcardsDeep Canvassing training!!! https://progressky.org/storyCome Canvass!! https://progressky.org/doorsDonate!!! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flipkentucky6/NEWS OF THE WEAK:WTAF - Shock Gloves?! For ICE?! From Lexington?!?!https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/12/ice-to-outfit-agents-with-electric-shock-gloves-from-ky-company-in-20-million-no-bid-contract/Louisville Says NO to (additional) Data Centers, while Andy Says Heck NO (to destructive) Data Centers https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/louisville/2026/08/12/louisville-new-data-center-proposal-on-hold/91272150007/https://hellbendernewsroom.com/news/environment/beshear-data-centers-kentucky/It's a Jump Ball for the 6th!https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316781408.html?giftCode=70dfe8812e4f6956e13ef5481bbd1b675f6fa561f6b24219380799df3c048a9cWill home rehab put the MItchspiracy to rest?https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/06/mcconnell-says-he-has-been-discharged-from-rehab/INTERVIEW: Mizari Suárez, Neighbors Immigration Clinichttps://www.kyneighborsclinic.org/https://secure.qgiv.com/for/neighborsimmigrationclinicProgress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Commonground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Progress Kentucky's goal is to educate, organize, increase voter turnout, and advance a progressive agenda through civic engagement. Production of episode 271 was by Parker, whom we will miss very much while he's away at college.Our theme music is by Nate Orshan aka NATO. And it rocks. As does he. Hear more at https://natosongs.com/Join us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://www.progressky.org/links

Kim, Dr. Clardy and Aaron cover Fancy Farm Fallout and Data Centers before checking in with KY State Rep. Adam Moore (KSHD45) and Dustin Pugel with the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy! #ColonelsOfTruth

BITIN' LIST: AARON: Rand PaulKIMBERLY: Danielle Moodie (criticizing Beshear)DR. CLARDY: Pete HegsethTAKE ACTION:Defend Democracy and Engage KY-6 Voters!Deep Canvassing this weekendhttps://progressky.org/storyPostcards on Monday at West Sixth Brewinghttps://progressky.org/postcardDonate to defend democracyhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/flipkentucky6

NEWS OF THE WEAK:Fancy Farm Recaphttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/01/adams-ends-governor-run-speculation-at-kentuckys-annual-fancy-farm-picnic/https://www.wowktv.com/news/kentucky/gov-beshear-responds-to-republican-jabs-after-2026-fancy-farm-picnic/?nxsparam=2Data Center News from Louisville and Lexington - seriously, what is a Dainty Festival?!?!?https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-07-28/in-protests-and-public-hearings-louisvilles-push-against-data-centers-mountshttps://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/data-centershttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316748584.htmlhttps://kypolicy.org/kentucky-data-center-tax-breaks/https://kypolicy.org/how-kentucky-data-centers-could-skirt-local-taxes/

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Dr. Clardy, Kim and Aaron cover the breaking political news from the commonwealth, including Andy getting tough with Mitch, and a judge staying (kinda) tough with Bevin. We then check in with former state rep and Congressional candidate Cherlynn Stevenson. Join us for this week's #ColonelsOfTruth!

BITIN' LIST:

AARON: Matt Bevin

KIMBERLY: Netanyahu

DR. CLARDY: Rand Paul

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

Matt Bevin again misses court in Kentucky child support case

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316690136.html

Andy sent his "Mitch Please" letter to Senate Leadership https://hellbendernewsroom.com/news/politics/beshear-mcconnell-proof-resign/

Beshear reverses 4% Kentucky Medicaid provider cuts https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/22/beshear-reverses-4-kentucky-medicaid-provider-cuts/

Adkins to join politicians speaking at Fancy Farm after launching Kentucky governor bid https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/adkins-to-join-politicians-speaking-at-fancy-farm-after-launching-kentucky-governor-bid/

Data Center Tax Cuts Could COST us BILLIONS!

https://kypolicy.org/kentucky-data-center-tax-breaks/

INTERVIEW: Cherlynn Stevenson

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Aaron and NEW CO-HOST Shana cover the breaking kentucky political news of the week including Andy vs Mitch vs Reality & Rocky vs Jacqueline vs Unity! Join us #ColonelsOfTruth

Bitin' List!
Aaron: The Other 98%
Shana: Rocky Adkins

Take Action!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
What Can Andy do about Mitch? Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple • Kentucky Lantern

Rocky Adkins vs Jacqueline Coleman Democrat Rocky Adkins running for Kentucky governor in 2027 | Lexington Herald Leader

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Aaron, Nate and Kim cover the breaking bluegrass political news, from a new candidate for next year's governor's race, to the conspiracy theories fueling the Mitch conversation We have a couple of KY Governor updates: One's helping kids, one's losing his legal fights to keep from helping his kid. Join us for the weekly commonwealth conversation! #ColonelsOfTruth

BITIN' LIST:
Aaron - Sen. Thom Tillis
Kimberly - Corrupt, sell-out politicians
HANDSHAKE LIST:
Nate - Thomas Massie

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Postcarding is happening Tuesday, July 21st at Wise Bird Cider! 6-8pm! Join us! https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
What's up with Mitch??? https://www.wlky.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-photo-proof-of-life-statement-questions/71917629

Al Cross: https://nkytribune.com/2026/07/opinion-al-cross-mcconnell-created-information-vacuum-badly-filled/

Rocky is RUNNING!Adkins, senior adviser to Beshear, leaving Kentucky governor’s administration • Kentucky Lantern

Pre-K for... a fewhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/14/kentucky-governor-expands-pre-k-pilot-programs-for-two-more-school-systems/

Bevin's Appeal is REJECTEDKy. appeals court rejects Bevin bid to block arrest order

CALL TO ACTION:
Stand up against ICE's lawless attacks on immigrant communities!
Attend tomorrow (Thursday's) KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Training, 6-8pm with State Representative Nima Kulkarni's New Americans Initiative at Mirror Twin's Annex, 7/16/26

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/982050/

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Aaron, Chris & Kim discuss the breaking political news out of Kentucky (MITCH), then check in with More Perfect Union's award-winning Appalachian correspondent John Russell to hear his take on all this socialism we're hearing about these days. We've got a GREAT #ColonelsOfTruth for you this week!

BITIN' LIST

Aaron: Graham Platner

Kimberly: Medicare Fraudsters

Chris: Also had suggestions

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NEWS OF THE WEAK (& INFIRM)

AG Coleman investigating a deadly nursing home (trigger warning on this article - HORRIBLE pic)

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316398621.html?giftCode=6583480d52d88da3febb719b99e5aa922d5f3b3d8ce495088b2e26aa8624a4b3

Current Carpetbagger, Former KY State Senator, MAHA Doc Ralph "Eldercare Abuse" Alvarado has something to say about deadly nursing homes https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/watchdog/article217593015.html?giftCode=6235d863891e763ad0ed870b64a121f2aac8711b7e9e5f80b1318d6ca3881cd9

Is Bevin (Ralph Alvarado's former running mate) in jail yet???

No, damnit

THE BIG STORY:

Is Mitch still alive?!?! Who benefits from keeping him alive longer???

https://hellbendernewsroom.com/news/politics/ky-gov-andy-beshear-demands--update-from-mitch-mcconnell/

https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/08/mcconnells-hospitalization-continues-as-kentucky-officials-constituents-demand-transparency/

INTERVIEW: More Perfect Union's John Russell

Elliot County story: https://youtu.be/yfxvHqTCy2w?si=dtbOocCUd7M7DwRb

Bernie Goes to WV: https://youtu.be/RP8Oxe6OxJc?si=vcUvUoEsxwOMA02k

What Happened in Springfield? https://youtu.be/MI66d8e74nM?si=zFUNDG8gaQw-G5u5

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Aaron and Dr. Clardy deep-dive into data centers across our commonwealth with two informative guests, Hellbender Newsroom's Olivia Krauth, and Demanding Data Center Accountability's Erin Petrey... after Aaron gets something off his chest.

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BITIN' LIST:

Dr. Clardy: Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito

Aaron: David Yates!! Jefferson County Clerk - on behalf of 8 voters

TAKE ACTION: Join our Flip the 6th Campaign!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

Hunger in Kentucky - new report from Feeding Kentucky shows huge needs to help address hunger across our commonwealth: Kentucky Hunger Study - Feeding KentuckyNew rules mean 40,000 people in KY have lost SNAP benefits | Lexington Herald Leader

https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/25/kentucky-iowa-among-nine-states-that-wont-have-to-match-portion-of-federal-snap-benefits/

Is Matt Bevin in jail yet?

Is Senator Mitch McConnell still around?

INTERVIEW 1: Olivia Krauth, Hellbender NewsroomHellbender Newsroom - Hellbender NewsroomINTERVIEW 2: Erin Petrey, Demanding Data Center Accountability

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