Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!

Kim, Chris and Aaron check in on Kentucky kids and some explosive economic growth across the state, then welcome Todd Blevins, the state director of The Humane Society of the United States - Kentucky to discuss our commonwealth's treatment of our furry friends and family.
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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kyyouth.org/2024-kentucky-kids-count-data-book/
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article295605229.html
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/11/11/tnt-plant-to-be-built-in-ky-after-435-million-awarded-to-company/76193672007/
INTERVIEW: Todd Blevins, Kentucky State Director, HSUS
https://www.humanesociety.org/
https://www.facebook.com/HSUSKentucky
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This week Aaron, Chris and Kim TRY to take a step back from the political campaigns and outcomes Progress Kentucky has been consumed by since April. Instead, we've got a few developing stories from the commonwealth, then we’re thrilled to be joined by Eric Scott Sutherland, a holler poet, the author of 5 collections of poetry, and he bring us some selections from his most recent work, “Earth is My Church”

NEWS OF THE WEAK:

 Andy has ideas:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/opinion/democratic-party-future-kentucky.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Zk4.2Yr8.y5PiEhud1oxt&smid=url-share

So does this… former lobbyist? https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/11/12/kentucky-needs-two-viable-political-parties-heres-how-democrats-should-resurrect-themselves/

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article295446014.html

INTERVIEW: Eric Scott Sutherland, reading from "Earth Is My Church"

http://www.ericscottsutherland.com/

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Episode 186 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel Nagel

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Aaron, Kimberly, and guest co-host, Bruce Maples of Forward Kentucky, discuss the highs and lows of election day in Kentucky.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
Voters Reject Amd. 2 and a school voucher scheme - thanks Protect Our Schools KY!

See all of Kentucky's election results:
https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/liveresults/Statewide

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The election is SO CLOSE! Aaron, Nate and Kimberly cover a couple of great stories out of Frankfort on medical marijuana and solar energy, then check in with Randy Cravens about his effort to shock the bluegrass and take down Andy Barr on Tuesday. THEN, we'll hear from Kentucky Student Voice Team's Ellen Mueller about why she's concerned about Amd. 2. Finally, we close out with a critically important, final weekend call to action!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/28/kentucky-awards-first-26-medical-cannabis-licenses-after-lottery-drawing/

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/28/defining-moment-east-kentucky-power-expanding-solar-with-up-to-1-4-billion-from-feds/

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Hb4nCHb5ZAGEXepL/

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1245875246558162

CAMPAIGN CORNER: Randy Cravens
https://www.randycravens.com/

INTERVIEW: Ellen Mueller, KY Student Voice Team
https://www.mobilize.us/protectourschoolsky/

CALL TO ACTION:
Canvass with ProKY this weekend in the MOST IMPORTANT House districts: https://forms.gle/YbLmamJKTitp3UUm9

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13 DAYS!!! Nate and Nema cover the breaking political news out of Kentucky before a conversation with the NAACP Lexington-Fayette Branch President Whit Whitaker. We then close with an urgent call to action!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article294386939.html

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article294055214.html

https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/democratic-vp-nominee-tim-walz-coming-to-louisville-for-to-raise-money-for-harris-campaign/

https://forwardky.com/herald-leader-releases-three-endorsements-tag-news/

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/16/billionaire-gives-5-million-to-pac-trying-to-sway-kentuckians-to-vote-for-school-amendment/

https://linknky.com/news/2024/09/12/nky-developers-teachers-unions-fuel-amendment-2-money-race/

INTERVIEW: Whit Whitaker - President, Lexington Fayette Branch of the NAACP
https://www.lexnaacp.net/voting-information

CALL TO ACTION: Sign up to come canvass with Progress KY in the final push!!!! https://forms.gle/YbLmamJKTitp3UUm9

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Episode 183 was produced by the amazing, and multi-talented Nate Orshan!

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This week, Aaron, Kim and Nate cover two big issues facing voters next month (IN UNDER 20 DAYS!!!) then bring you two big interviews from the campaign corner, Erika Hancock, running to replace the retiring Derrick Graham in Frankfort, and Dr. Almaria Baker, running to flip Louisville's 28th district. Finally, we close out with a critical call to action!

https://erika4ky.com/

Almaria Baker

https://www.bakerforhouse28.com/

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Aaron, Kimberly and Dr. Clardy bring you the Kentucky news of the weak - Featuring the revelation that Dan Cameron was up to some shady efforts to prosecute legal abortion providers as the AG, as well as an update on domestic violence awareness month. Then, we

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/01/kentucky-must-strengthen-protections-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence-says-governor/

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/10/02/how-kentuckys-former-top-prosecutor-used-his-powers-to-go-after-abortion-providers-in-secret/

CAMPAIGN CORNER: Zack Hall D-candidate for 84th district against Chris Fugate

https://www.zackforky.com/ 

The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers”

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Episode 180 was produced by the multi-talented Nate Orshan!

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Aaron and Nema serve up some voting stats, check in on the GROSSberg scandal, then bring listeners an interview with Kiana Fields, running for the KY 17th Senate District, an open (and very vertical) seat centered on Scott County, then check in with friend of the show Erin Marshall, to hear about her campaign to take down Jamie Comer in Kentucky's first congressional district.

NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2023G%20Turnout%20Age%20Gender%20Party.pdf

https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-senate-democrats-join-call-for-grossberg-to-resign-amid-inappropriate-behavior-allegations/

https://www.kianafields.com/

Join ProKY's campaign to reject Amd. 2 and school vouchers in Kentucky once and for all!

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Episode 179 was produced by the multi-talented Nate Orshan!

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Aaron and Kimberly cover the BREAKING KY political news including the Governor's honorable (if not especially durable) Executive Order to end anti-LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Kentucky. Then, we're THRILLED to introduce you to Jamie Skudlarek, bringing the grassroots challenge to Steve Meredith in KY SD 5. Then we discuss the I-75 shooter, the importance of red flag laws, and what it means to be a Gunsafe Candidate of Distinction come November 5.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

Hadley Duvall has TRUMP in her sights (don't laugh, she took down Cameron)

https://youtu.be/XHYeqeWl5-Q?si=oH1zoY3N5QEAU5rT

Jamie Skudlarek, SD 5 - Breckinridge, Butler, Grayson, Meade, & Ohio counties

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555141721894

INTERVIEW:

https://gunsensevoter.org/states/ky/

CALL TO ACTION: Join us Thursday, 9/19/24 in Nicholasville to kick off our election campaign to stop Amd 2 and send great candidates to Frankfort!

https://www.facebook.com/share/5wLJ8My8kKag13Yd/

https://calendar.app.google/aWHnp2d52MnbkVct9

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