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WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith discusses Amy McGrath's survival in the June 23 Kentucky Democratic primary and the 'tightrope' she'll have to walk this fall against Republican Sen. Maj. Leader Mitch McConnell. Plus, Smith touches on a special election in northeast Louisville and Oldham County that may portend problems for the GOP with suburban voters.

WDRB anchor and reporter Gilbert Corsey joins the show to discuss his extensive coverage of Kentucky's problems with unemployment insurance. Last week's scene in Frankfort, with hundreds waiting in line for help, made national news. Host Chris Otts looks back on decisions he covered at the time in 2017 that are playing a role in what we're seeing today. 

Do students need masks? Smaller class sizes? Social distancing on buses? What happens if a second viral wave hits? Kentucky public schools face a lot of uncertainty about the next academic year and what changes they'll need to make. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley joins the podcast to discuss.

WDRB reporter Chad Mills worked nine-straight nights covering the protests over police violence and racial injustice on the streets of Louisville, and he's garnered a huge audience for his Facebook live streams of the events. Despite encountering gun shots and tear gas, Mills says the demonstrations have been largely peaceful. 

Louisville's outbreak of violent protests has roots that are much deeper than the Breonna Taylor tragedy, the death of George Floyd or Monday's fatal shooting of David McAtee. WDRB anchor and reporter Gilbert Corsey explains what's happened over the last five days and how to place it context.

The Jefferson County Board of Education on May 21, 2021 approved a 9.5% increase in local property taxes, the largest annual hike in at least 22 years. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley explains why the elected board members supported the dramatic increase amid the coronavirus pandemic and why voters might have the final word in November. 

WDRB's Travis Ragsdale joins the show to recap the tragic Louisville police killing of Breonna Taylor, 26, at her apartment in March. Ragsdale discusses evidence recently uncovered by WDRB that challenges the official police narrative justifying the 'no-knock' search warrant. 

Louisville postal inspector: No ‘packages of interest’ at slain EMT Breonna Taylor’s home

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joined WDRB in the Morning anchors Candyce Clifft and Sterling Riggs on May 15, 2020 to discuss the controversial police shooting of former Metro EMT Breonna Taylor at her apartment on March 13. This bonus episode features the full interview. 

Mayor Fischer deflects questions of confidence in LMPD chief amid Breonna Taylor investigation

WDRB reporter Travis Ragsdale joins the podcast to discuss the collective effort to clear out Louisville's often-crowded jail during the coronavirus pandemic. Has it gone too far?

Background:

LMPD Chief Steve Conrad calls release of some dangerous inmates by judges 'shocking'

By July 4, amusement parks and festivals could be open for business in Indiana, while pools in Kentucky would remain closed. WDRB.com reporters Chris Otts and Marcus Green explain why Kentucky and Indiana's governors have taken different approaches to reopening, and whether their lack of coordination complicates efforts to contain the new coronavirus.