My Old Kentucky Podcast
@myoldkypod.bsky.social
Two life long Kentuckians discussing Kentucky government and politics from a progressive perspective.
ICYMI: the pod may be on hiatus but we’re still writing here and there. Here’s one from earlier this month from @robertkahne.com myoldkypod.substack.com/p/the-lee-sp...
The Lee Specialty Clinic Situation
I miss you guys already
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We got a second place award from the Society of Professional Journalists!
ICYMI: after ten years of getting together weekly, @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social are taking a break. myoldkypod.substack.com/p/were-on-a-...
We're on a break...
Robert and I met in the fall of 2008 at a campus ministry at the University of Kentucky.
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No episode this week due to technical difficulties. We will return next week and @robertkahne.com will have some explaining to do!!
Jazmin interviewed her own co-host, @robertkahne.com, on the show this week! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/robert-kah...
Robert Kahne for JCPS School Board | My Old Kentucky Podcast
In this episode, Jazmin interviews Robert about his candidacy for JCPS School Board District 2.
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This week we talked about Trump’s endorsements, big quick hits, and we talked to Tarah Combs LeBlanc. Tarah is running in the Democratic primary in District 33 to have a chance to run against Jason Nemes: myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/an-intervi...
An Interview with Tarah Combs LeBlanc, Plus Trump Endorses in Kentucky | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week we interviewed Tarah Combs LeBlanc, a Democratic candidate in District 33. She spoke to us about running for office as a working mother and what she would bring to Frankfort as a person who ...
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New episode with a decent amount of stuff to cover! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/more-2027-...
More 2027 Governor Talk, plus Andy Beshear Speaks Out Against University Decisions | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Jazmin returns to talk about Jacqueline Coleman and her run for Governor. In addition, Robert and Jazmin talk about Andy Beshear's recent statements criticizing UK and UofL as well as a disa...
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Robert goes solo this week and discusses Jacqueline Coleman’s big announcement: myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/jacqueline...
Jacqueline Coleman is Running | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Robert goes solo as he brings news about Jacqueline Coleman's declaration that she is running for Governor. Also, Robert walks through his analysis of W-NOMINATE over the 2026 legislative se...
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ICYMI: @robertkahne.com’s W-NOMINATE analysis for 2026. See where you legislator landed: myoldkypod.substack.com/p/w-nominate...
W-NOMINATE Analysis for 2026
Who are the most conservative and progressive legislators from the 2026 General Assembly?
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Double candidate interviews *and they’re primary opponents* myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/jefferson-...
Jefferson County Clerk Candidates (Roz Welch & David Yates) Plus Pre-Veto Period Session Wrap Up | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Robert and Jazmin discussed the major bills that made it through the legislature ahead of the veto period. Anything else that passes during the session can be vetoed by Governor Beshear. Included in this discussion is plenty of talk about the budget and earmarks which passed. In addition to that discussion, Robert and Jazmin interviewed Roz Welch and David Yates, the two Democratic candidates for Jefferson County Clerk. Each offered their vision for why they would fit the office best.
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Lots of updates on bills and recent stories and an interview! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/rebekah-sk...
Rebekah Skaggs Interivew + The Session is Almost Over | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Rebekah Skaggs, the Democratic candidate in District 97 in Eastern Kentucky. She talked about the process of deciding to run for office, plus what she hopes to ...
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We rant A LOT on this week’s episode! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/sb-4-is-sh...
SB 4 is Shameful and Judicial Impeachments Set a Scary Precedent | My Old Kentucky Podcast
Jazmin describes this show as a "rant" at the end. In it, Robert and Jazmin talk about SB 4, which has warped into a bill completely changing the structure of the JCPS school board. Additionally, Jazm...
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We’re a two-person operation around here with multiple jobs so we’re a little late posting some great candidate interviews! First, Cassie Blausey, candidate for HD 29 in Louisville: myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-analy...
Bill Analysis + Cassie Blausey Interview | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Robert and Jazmin took at look at 6 different bills that are at various points in the legislative process which you should keep at eye on as we move through the session. In addition, the pai...
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Big charter school ruling from SCOKY, let’s talk about it (and also about electric bills in EKY): myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/the-suprem...
The Supreme Court Rules Against Charter Schools and Electric Bills in Eastern Kentucky | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Jazmin explained the ruling by the Supreme Court of Kentucky, which struck down the legislature's attempts to fund charter schools in the state. It was a unanimous ruling, which is unusual! ...
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Our episode this week is a good one! Want to know what’s in the draft of the budget? @jbaileyky.bsky.social is here to explain it! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/jason-bail...
Jason Bailey Interview + Beshear Clashes with Republicans | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week we welcomed Jason Bailey to the show! He's the executive director of Kentucky Center for Economic Policy/KY Policy, and he joined us to talk about this year's budget, including significant c...
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Great to be on @myoldkypod.bsky.social last night to talk about the public employee health insurance debacle and the harm of state income tax cuts. Thanks @robertkahne.com and Jazmin myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/jason-bail...
Jason Bailey Interview + Beshear Clashes with Republicans | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week we welcomed Jason Bailey to the show! He's the executive director of Kentucky Center for Economic Policy/KY Policy, and he joined us to talk about this year's budget, including significant c...
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Great interview with @adrianpbryant.bsky.social on the pod this week!
Adrian Paul Bryant@adrianpbryant.bsky.social · 8mo agoI hopped onto this week's episode of @myoldkypod.bsky.social to talk about - you guessed it - Lexington! We chat elections, big local issues, and the structure of the city's council. Thanks to @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social for having me! pca.st/episode/acd0...
Is the field set for the US Senate race? We’re giving the full preview on what we *think* might be the field on this week’s show: myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/us-senate-...
US Senate Handicapping and Blue Oval SK Updates | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Robert and Jazmin took a look at the full slate of candidates running for US Senate and decided what they thought of the group. In addition, they analyzed the news about the former battery p...
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License plate reader cameras are growing in popularity among police nationwide. Departments in Lexington, Jeffersontown, Paducah, Georgetown and Owensboro share their locations with the public, but Louisville refuses to. From @morganwatkins.lpm.org & @byrobertor.lpm.org
Nearly 200 license plate readers keep watch on Louisville drivers. LMPD won’t say where they are
License plate reader cameras are growing in popularity among police nationwide. But some local agencies refuse to disclose device locations.
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A little holiday cheer from some of your state legislators! A special shoutout to the Lexington legislators who were the most responsive! open.substack.com/pub/myoldkyp...
Some positivity from your Democratic legislators this holiday season
Happy holidays, fellow Kentuckians and other friends.
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ICYMI: In our newsletter, Robert looked at opportunities for Democrats in 2026 myoldkypod.substack.com/p/how-well-c...
How Well Can Democrats Do in 2026?
Kentucky House Seats that Might Flip Next Year
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We’re busy bees this week but we recorded a Halloween show for you on Friday ICMYI! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/spooky-sna...
Spooky SNAP Cuts and Spooky Data Center Updates | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Jazmin spoke to us about the impact of SNAP benefits disappearing for many Kentuckians during the Government Shutdown and Robert talked about the approval of 2 new power generation projects ...
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Jazmin has a scheduling issue today and Robert has one next week so instead, we’re going to do one podcast in between the two weeks so look for that this weekend!
New substack post with some extras we didn’t get to on the show and photos from the No Kings rally in Louisville from @hughestopher.bsky.social: myoldkypod.substack.com/p/overflow-f...
Overflow from the Show
including photos!
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Americana’s new Executive Director, Ricardo Santiago, joined us on the show this week after his second day on the job! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/ricardo-sa...
Ricardo Santiago on Americana Community Center's Future + FEC Reports | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Ricardo Santiago joined us to speak about his new job at the Executive Director at the Americana Community Center. We had spoken about the center's uncertain future in the wake of it's feder...
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I’ve been bad about sharing the show so ICYMI, last week we brought on JCTA President Maddie Shepard to talk education issues! myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/e/maddie-she...
Maddie Shepard on State Education Funding and JCPS Budget + More | My Old Kentucky Podcast
This week Maddie Shepard joins Robert and Jazmin to talk about the Protect Our Schools KY effort to increase education spending in Frankfort by $718 million, as well as the recent news about the JCPS ...
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