Aaron, Chris and Kim cover Lexington's data center deliberations, what's up with medical weed, and WHEN WILL BEVIN GET LOCKED UP, then check in on the civics crisis facing Kentucky with online educator and good troublemaker, Attica Scott. Great week on #ColonelsOfTruth!
BITIN' LIST
Aaron: Jason Nemes
Chris: Demetrius Liggins
Kimberly: Baron Trump
GET INVOLVED:
NO KINGS, NO CAGE MATCHES - Just singing, and a livestream and community at the The Historic Lyric on Sunday evening: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/965165/
We’ve got 145 Days to FLIP THE 6th!!! Join the campaign to turn out more unlikely voters!!! Wise Bird on the 23rd and W6 on the 6th -
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://www.weku.org/the-commonwealth/2026-06-05/kentucky-ohio-valley-coal-plants-receive-more-than-100-million-in-trump-funds
https://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article316064052.html
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/09/gop-leader-says-ky-agencies-that-go-along-with-medical-cannabis-order-should-be-prosecuted/
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/05/judge-orders-jail-time-for-former-gov-matt-bevin-over-failure-to-produce-financial-information/
INTERVIEW: Attica Scott - Ask Attica and Civics in 60!
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CALL TO ACTION - Kentucky Conservation Committee & Kentuckians For The Commonwealth are coming together to demand more from our General Assembly on the issue of data centers:
https://secure.ngpvan.com/MtM-HGBKykG8KsVyCaNWIA2
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Episode 262 was produced by Aaron & supported by Parker
Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Aaron welcomes Denise Gray back to Colonels of Truth to spill some Alvarado Tea!
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BITIN' LIST:
Aaron: Matt Bevin
Denise: Ralph Alvarado

GET INVOLVED:
In Mad County Saturday: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/888815/
In Lex on Monday, June 8:
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/870258/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/29/former-gov-bevin-again-faces-jail-or-fines-for-failure-to-show-up-in-court/
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/01/with-legislature-on-board-at-last-kentuckians-will-vote-on-pardon-limits-amid-elections/
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/trump-appoints-former-kentucky-gop-senate-candidate-to-become-ambassador-to-columbia/
CALL TO ACTION:
Support Appalachian Voices campaign to stop the EPA from rolling back coal ash pollution protections: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/dont-let-toxic-coal-ash-pollute-our-communities
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Episode 261 was produced by Parker (training Zoe)
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Aaron, Kim and Chris cover the KY news of the weak, including TWO mostly positive stories about MITCH, then talk with TN State Rep. Aftyn Behn about her fight for democracy across our southern border. #ColonelsOfTruth

BITIN' LIST:
Aaron: Lee Zeldin, US EPA Administrator https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/22/kentucky-has-numerous-coal-ash-sites-the-u-s-epa-is-weakening-pollution-protections-for-them/
Kimberly: Ken Paxton https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/26/politics/ken-paxton-controversies-james-talarico-texas-senate
Chris: Union Busters!
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/05/22/third-street-stuff-lays-off-employees-demonstration-be-held-barista-says/
TAKE ACTION:
Help us Grow our Voter Base! In Madison County on Saturday, June 6:
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/888815/
Help us Grow our Voter Base! In Fayette County on Monday, June 8:
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/
NEWS OF THE WEAK!
https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/restaurants/article315893295.html
https://www.wlky.com/article/government-spending-congress-state-projects/71360804
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5890532-senate-republicans-trump-fund-blanche/
INTERVIEW: TN State Rep. Aftyn Behn
https://www.instagram.com/aftynbehn4tn
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Episode 260 was kinda produced by Aaron
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Kimberly & Nate dig in on what happened electorally this week, then connect with badass community organizer and new aurhor, Beth Howard, to discuss her work and memoir, "Song for a Hard-Hit People" about growing up and growing into her Appalachian heritage. watch/listen/like/share/download/buildpower
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BITIN' LIST:
KCJ - KY Voters!
ND - Boooo Barr
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/19/u-s-rep-andy-barr-wins-republican-primary-for-mitch-mcconnells-senate-seat/
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/19/alvarado-dembo-to-square-off-in-congressional-6th-district-race-in-november/
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/19/trump-endorsed-gallrein-wins-heated-northern-kentucky-republican-primary-against-incumbent-massie/
https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-05-19/kentucky-rep-daniel-grossberg-among-three-state-lawmakers-to-lose-primary
GET ACTIVE - LET'S FLIP THE 6TH:
Join us in Madison County! https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/888815/
Join us in Lexington!
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/
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Episode 259 was produced by Nate & supported by Parker
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Aaron & Dr. Clardy cover Trump's picks for Kentucky, the 6th district decision and more GROSSberg behavior as they break down the GOP's assault on democracy and black political power in our LAST SHOW (before next week's primary), then welcome Sen. Reggie Thomas back on the program.
#ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN’ LIST:
Aaron - MAHA (Elder Abuse?) Dr. Ralph Alvarado
Dr. Clardy - TN Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton
TAKE ACTION:
VOTE - Primaries are on Tuesday (with early voting Thursday, Friday and Saturday!!) deets here: https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky/
Catch up on your Senate choices: https://www.progressky.org/senate
And your KY-6 choices: https://www.progressky.org/candidates
Election Night Results Watching (& postcards) Party! 5/19 - 6pm Wise Bird Cider - deets and RSVP: http://progressky.org/monday
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/13/trump-allies-back-barr-as-cameron-makes-a-play-for-liberty-gop-in-kentucky-senate-primary/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/05/13/6th-congressional-district-candidate-drops-out-endorses-alvarado/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/contributors/2026/05/13/kentucky-trump-primary-election-thomas-massie-ed-gallrein-republicans-democrats/90034697007/
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/28/trump-and-kentucky-republicans-are-uniting-against-massie-he-could-still-win-00894312
https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-13/the-last-democrat-to-win-the-sixth-district-favors-zach-dembo-heres-a-snapshot-of-the-endorsement-leaderboard
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10236162832465873&set=a.4112800973189
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/12/embattled-louisville-democrat-faces-new-calls-to-resign-amid-primary-challenges/
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article315728887.html
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122167182272650199&set=a.122109659294650199
INTERVIEW: Sen. Reggie Thomas
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Aaron, Kimberly and Nate finish our Kentucky Senate Superfecta and interview Dale Romans about his dark horse race for the Senate and who he's betting on in this weekend's Run for the Roses! (oh, and we cover a few stories, share our bitin' lists, and give you some fantastic opportunities for action!) Join us on this week's #ColonelsOfTruth
BITIN' LISTS:
Aaron - Samuel Alito
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/29/repub/us-supreme-court-limits-use-of-race-in-congressional-district-remaps-diluting-voting-rights-act/
Kimberly - Erika Kirk
https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/29/erika-kirk-calls-out-druski-doing-whiteface-impersonation-of-her/
NATO - The other 5 SCOTUS jerks
GET INVOLVED!
Come out to FLIP THE 6TH with Progress Kentucky & Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance! PLUS Willie Edward Taylor Carver on reaching rural voters and lessons from his powerful book, "Tore All to Pieces" Monday, May 4th - Deets and RSVP here: http://progressky.org/monday
Donate to the campaign here: http://www.progressky.org/donate-flip-6th
MAY DAY STRONG! This Friday! Join us in Lexington: https://www.mobilize.us/aft/event/944342/?f
Or Louisville: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/934217/
Or one of the other thousand events: https://maydaystrong.org/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
Louisville's Most Wanted (House Seat)
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/News/politics/elections/2026/04/27/kentucky-house-district-44-candidates-primary-election-2026/88958530007/
Governor Andy Beshear signs Ethan's BILL FOR RESCUE PETS!
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/29/a-victory-for-the-voiceless-as-beshears-pen-makes-shelter-dogs-cats-official-ky-pets/
INTERVIEW: Dale Romans, Horse Trainer, Senate Candidate
https://daleromans.com/
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Episode 257 was produced by Nate
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Aaron and Kimberly check in with Senate candidate number four in our series - former state rep and Andy Beshear official, Charles Booker. But FIRST, Aaron brings us an Earth Day roundup of Kentucky news (good and bad) for our planet. #ColonelsOfTruth

TAKE ACTION - Help us #FlipThe6th
We're ONE MONTH from the primary - check out the four candidates who've all pledged to run positive campaigns and come together to support the ultimate nominee:
https://www.progressky.org/candidates

We've got Willie Carver, Jr. joining us May 4th for our First Monday Volunteer night, sharing what we should know about rural voters - http://progressky.org/monday

Donate! http://www.progressky.org/donate-flip-6th

NEWS OF THE WEEK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/20/democrat-jacqueline-coleman-announces-2027-run-for-kentucky-governor/

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article315486346.html

AARON'S ENVIRO ROUNDUP:
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/urban-forestry/reforest-bluegrass

https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/16/a-bright-spot-for-conservation-funding-in-kentucky/

https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/15/repub/forest-service-shake-up-will-boost-states-role-but-even-supporters-have-concerns/

https://kyheartwood.org/forest-blog/general-update/u-s-forest-service-withdraws-controversial-jellico-vegetation-management-project/

https://www.weku.org/the-commonwealth/2026-04-21/beshear-releases-funding-to-address-water-issues-in-martin-county

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/05/lexington-council-advances-solar-project-decommissioned-landfill-eastern-fayette-county/

INTERVIEW: Charles Booker
https://charlesbooker.org/

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Episode 250 was kinda produced by Aaron & kinda produced by Parker

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Aaron & Nate check in on the final moments of #KYGA26 and then connect with State Representative, Col. Pamela Stevenson & hear her take on this year's session, and why SHE thinks Trump fired all her JAG colleagues before starting his illegal regime-change war of choice in Iran, as she runs for Mitch's open Senate seat. #ColonelsOfTruth!
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article315423979.html
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/13/ethics-complaint-against-ky-lawmaker-alleges-improper-payments-from-lobbying-interests/
INTERVIEW: KY State Representative, Col. Pam Stevenson
https://www.stevensonforsenate.com/
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Episode 255 was produced by Parker Williams
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Aaron, Chris and Kim get an update on the inadequate Kentucky budget from Rep. Chad Aull, then connect with Amy McGrath on her run for the Dem nomination for Kentucky's open senate seat and her plans to make it competitive.
CALL TO ACTION:
Join our campaign to FLIP THE 6TH!
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Pass the Eviction Expungement Bill in the final days of #KYGA26
Call 1-800-372-7181 (Spanish: 1-866-840-6574), Monday - Friday, 7 am to 6 pm ET. Tell them: “I would like to leave a message for all Senators: The House passed the eviction expungement bill 95-0, but the senate ignored it as part of omnibus bill SB 9. Urgently advocate Senate Leadership to pass HB 338 on April 14.”
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/beshear-vetoes-bill-blocking-kentuckians-from-suing-pesticide-makers/
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/SB199.html#actions
https://www.theedgebereaky.com/ekpc-cannot-build-big-hill-line-through-berea-college-forest-judge-rules/
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-republican-calls-for-mcconnells-statue-to-be-added-to-state-capitol-rotunda/
INTERVIEW: Rep. Chad Aull
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B3nuCSmgM/
INTERVIEW: Amy McGrath
https://amymcgrath.com/
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Episode 254 was produced by Parker Williams
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Aaron, Dr. Clardy and Kimberly recap NoKYngs & catch up with Logan Forsythe, and hear about his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Kentucky's 2026 Senate race.
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NO KYNGS!
Lex: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dvwx9iCh2/
Whit Whitaker, speaking for veterans: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16Q5oLN2BF/
Lex March: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17JKcRfDra/
Lou: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GC8etQe9Y/
Murray: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CLUFPWY3o/
NKY: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CV9ub4K5M/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/01/kentucky-state-university-makeover-clears-legislature-after-house-oks-changes-to-bill/
INTERVIEW: Logan Forsythe, Candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate from KY
https://loganforsythe.com/
https://youtu.be/pdIOz6a4y34?si=BdSrBrKotdMwEflz
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