100 episodes

A podcast about politics and policy in the commonwealth of Kentucky

My Old Kentucky Podcast Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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    • 4.4 • 60 Ratings

A podcast about politics and policy in the commonwealth of Kentucky

    Rick Adams Interview, KREF Filings, and Republican Primaries

    Rick Adams Interview, KREF Filings, and Republican Primaries

    This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Rick Adams, a Democratic candidate for District 41 in the Highlands. He spoke about why he wants to serve in Frankfort, what he believes he can get done, and what it's been like campaigning this year.
    Also discussed on this episode are interesting findings from this quarter's KREF report, a rundown of GOP primaries, and an overview of Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's budget address.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Medical Cannabis During the Session & Louisville Policing Update

    Medical Cannabis During the Session & Louisville Policing Update

    This week Jazmin explains several developments having to do with Louisville's policing, and Robert talks about changes to the medical cannabis system that passed during the legislative session.

    • 32 min
    Molly Gene Crain Interview + Session Ending & JCPS Busing Resolution

    Molly Gene Crain Interview + Session Ending & JCPS Busing Resolution

    This week we kicked off our interviews with 2024 candidates by interviewing Molly Gene Crain, the candidate for Kentucky Senate in District 27. She spoke about her passion for public service, her reasons for running, and what she hopes to accomplish in Frankfort.
    Robert and Jazmin also discussed the end of the legislative session and the JCPS School Board coming to a conclusion on the issue of busing to magnet schools.

    • 1 hr
    The Vetoes So Far

    The Vetoes So Far

    This week, both Jazmin and Robert are sick, but still managed to do a show about Andy Beshear's vetoes this session so far.

    • 29 min
    The Session is Basically Over

    The Session is Basically Over

    The last legislative day before the veto period has happened, so Robert and Jazmin recapped everything that passed which can survive Andy Beshear's veto, and everything that didn't pass. Plus, a deep dive into this biennium's budget.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    JCPS Bussing Changes and Legislative Update

    JCPS Bussing Changes and Legislative Update

    Robert goes solo this week to discuss potential changes to the JCPS bussing scheme and gives a few legislative updates in the waning days before the veto period.

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
60 Ratings

60 Ratings

DJRoboDot ,

Outstanding Analysis

My Old Kentucky podcast does an excellent job analyzing Kentucky politics and issues. The hosts are able to offer knowledgeable and nuanced takes.

Catattack55 ,

Super informative and lovely KY politics podcast

An incredibly thoughtful podcast and it’s so amazing to have an hour a week where smart folks dive into the most complicated political issues. Or just update you on the million things happening in Kentucky. Also they get so many great people on! Highly recommend!!

CoreyNichols ,

Great political podcast

Jazmin and Robert are excellent hosts, and scratch the itch of the Kentucky political junkie needing more informative podcasts to listen to. Recommended.

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