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Progress Kentucky
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#ColonelsOfTruth - Weekly episodes covering breaking political news from Kentucky, and bringing you the informed voices from our commonwealth you want to hear. Progress Kentucky is an all-volunteer group of Central Kentucky activists working to turn our commonwealth purple by educating and engaging voters across the state.

  1. Denise's Back (spilling Alvarado tea)! #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 261

    2d ago

    Denise's Back (spilling Alvarado tea)! #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 261

    Aaron welcomes Denise Gray back to Colonels of Truth to spill some Alvarado Tea!#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyBITIN' LIST:Aaron: Matt BevinDenise: Ralph AlvaradoGET 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#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 261 was produced by Parker (training Zoe)Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 4m
  2. Give it to Mitch, He Brought Home the Bacon w/TN State Rep. Aftyn Behn #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 260

    May 28

    Give it to Mitch, He Brought Home the Bacon w/TN State Rep. Aftyn Behn #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 260

    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. #ColonelsOfTruthBITIN' 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-senateChris: 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.htmlhttps://www.wlky.com/article/government-spending-congress-state-projects/71360804https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5890532-senate-republicans-trump-fund-blanche/INTERVIEW: TN State Rep. Aftyn Behnhttps://www.instagram.com/aftynbehn4tn#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 260 was kinda produced by AaronTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 12m
  3. So, What Happened? w/organizer and author Beth Howard "Song for a Hard-Hit People" #ColonelsOfTruth

    May 21

    So, What Happened? w/organizer and author Beth Howard "Song for a Hard-Hit People" #ColonelsOfTruth

    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#ColonelsOfTruthBITIN' 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-primaryGET 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/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 259 was produced by Nate & supported by ParkerTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 14m
  4. Primary Election Updates & GOP’s War on Democracy w/Sen. Reggie Thomas

    May 14

    Primary Election Updates & GOP’s War on Democracy w/Sen. Reggie Thomas

    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.#ColonelsOfTruthBITIN’ LIST:Aaron - MAHA (Elder Abuse?) Dr. Ralph AlvaradoDr. Clardy - TN Speaker of the House Cameron SextonTAKE 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/senateAnd your KY-6 choices: https://www.progressky.org/candidatesElection Night Results Watching (& postcards) Party! 5/19 - 6pm Wise Bird Cider - deets and RSVP: http://progressky.org/mondayNEWS 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-00894312https://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-leaderboardhttps://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10236162832465873&set=a.4112800973189https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/12/embattled-louisville-democrat-faces-new-calls-to-resign-amid-primary-challenges/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article315728887.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122167182272650199&set=a.122109659294650199INTERVIEW: Sen. Reggie Thomas#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 258 was produced by Parker Williams - great job, Parker!!!Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 11m
  5. It's Derby Week & We've Got a Derby Expert! w/Dale Romans #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 257

    Apr 30

    It's Derby Week & We've Got a Derby Expert! w/Dale Romans #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 257

    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 #ColonelsOfTruthBITIN' LISTS:Aaron - Samuel Alitohttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/29/repub/us-supreme-court-limits-use-of-race-in-congressional-district-remaps-diluting-voting-rights-act/Kimberly - Erika Kirkhttps://www.tmz.com/2026/04/29/erika-kirk-calls-out-druski-doing-whiteface-impersonation-of-her/NATO - The other 5 SCOTUS jerksGET 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/mondayDonate to the campaign here: http://www.progressky.org/donate-flip-6thMAY DAY STRONG! This Friday! Join us in Lexington: https://www.mobilize.us/aft/event/944342/?fOr 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 Candidatehttps://daleromans.com/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.orghttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 257 was produced by NateTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    58 min
  6. Mother Earth's Hurting! Can a Woman EVER Win in Kentucky?!? w/Charles Booker #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 256

    Apr 23

    Mother Earth's Hurting! Can a Woman EVER Win in Kentucky?!? w/Charles Booker #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 256

    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 #FlipThe6thWe'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 Bookerhttps://charlesbooker.org/ #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progressky Episode 250 was kinda produced by Aaron & kinda produced by Parker Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    57 min
  7. Did Sine Done Die, Yet? w/Rep. Col. Pam Stevenson #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 255

    Apr 16

    Did Sine Done Die, Yet? w/Rep. Col. Pam Stevenson #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 255

    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.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/13/ethics-complaint-against-ky-lawmaker-alleges-improper-payments-from-lobbying-interests/INTERVIEW: KY State Representative, Col. Pam Stevensonhttps://www.stevensonforsenate.com/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 255 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1 hr
  8. We've Got the Mom & Marine #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 254

    Apr 9

    We've Got the Mom & Marine #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 254

    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!http://www.progressky.org/donate-flip-6thhttp://www.progressky.org/mondayPass 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#actionshttps://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 Aullhttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B3nuCSmgM/INTERVIEW: Amy McGrathhttps://amymcgrath.com/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 254 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 21m
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