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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. 5d ago

    Rocky’s IN and Mitch is….? #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 267

    Aaron, Nate and Kim cover the breaking bluegrass political news, from a new candidate for next year's governor's race, to the conspiracy theories fueling the Mitch conversation We have a couple of KY Governor updates: One's helping kids, one's losing his legal fights to keep from helping his kid. Join us for the weekly commonwealth conversation! #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST:Aaron - Sen. Thom TillisKimberly - Corrupt, sell-out politiciansHANDSHAKE LIST:Nate - Thomas Massie GET INVOLVED!Postcarding is happening Tuesday, July 21st at Wise Bird Cider! 6-8pm! Join us! https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/NEWS OF THE WEAK:What's up with Mitch??? https://www.wlky.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-photo-proof-of-life-statement-questions/71917629 Al Cross: https://nkytribune.com/2026/07/opinion-al-cross-mcconnell-created-information-vacuum-badly-filled/ Rocky is RUNNING!Adkins, senior adviser to Beshear, leaving Kentucky governor’s administration • Kentucky Lantern Pre-K for... a fewhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/14/kentucky-governor-expands-pre-k-pilot-programs-for-two-more-school-systems/ Bevin's Appeal is REJECTEDKy. appeals court rejects Bevin bid to block arrest order CALL TO ACTION: Stand up against ICE's lawless attacks on immigrant communities! Attend tomorrow (Thursday's) KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Training, 6-8pm with State Representative Nima Kulkarni's New Americans Initiative at Mirror Twin's Annex, 7/16/26 https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/982050/ Progress Kentucky is a proud member of the Indivisible network, Common Ground Kentucky Action, and the Forward Kentucky media network! Episode 267 was produced by Parker, and our theme song is by NATO!!! #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

    Rocky’s IN and Mitch is….? #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 267

  2. Jul 9

    Is Mitch Headed to the Retirement in the Sky? w/John Russell #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 266

    Aaron, Chris & Kim discuss the breaking political news out of Kentucky (MITCH), then check in with More Perfect Union's award-winning Appalachian correspondent John Russell to hear his take on all this socialism we're hearing about these days. We've got a GREAT #ColonelsOfTruth for you this week! BITIN' LIST Aaron: Graham Platner Kimberly: Medicare Fraudsters Chris: Also had suggestions GET INVOLVED! Join the next POSTCARD PARTY! We'll be at West Sixth Brewing Monday, July 13th at 6pm - show up!!! Deets & RSVP here: https://progressky.org/postcard NEWS OF THE WEAK (& INFIRM) AG Coleman investigating a deadly nursing home (trigger warning on this article - HORRIBLE pic) https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316398621.html?giftCode=6583480d52d88da3febb719b99e5aa922d5f3b3d8ce495088b2e26aa8624a4b3 Current Carpetbagger, Former KY State Senator, MAHA Doc Ralph "Eldercare Abuse" Alvarado has something to say about deadly nursing homes https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/watchdog/article217593015.html?giftCode=6235d863891e763ad0ed870b64a121f2aac8711b7e9e5f80b1318d6ca3881cd9 Is Bevin (Ralph Alvarado's former running mate) in jail yet??? No, damnit THE BIG STORY: Is Mitch still alive?!?! Who benefits from keeping him alive longer??? https://hellbendernewsroom.com/news/politics/ky-gov-andy-beshear-demands--update-from-mitch-mcconnell/ https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/08/mcconnells-hospitalization-continues-as-kentucky-officials-constituents-demand-transparency/ INTERVIEW: More Perfect Union's John Russell Elliot County story: https://youtu.be/yfxvHqTCy2w?si=dtbOocCUd7M7DwRb Bernie Goes to WV: https://youtu.be/RP8Oxe6OxJc?si=vcUvUoEsxwOMA02k What Happened in Springfield? https://youtu.be/MI66d8e74nM?si=zFUNDG8gaQw-G5u5 Episode 266 was produced by Zola! Theme music from the amazing Nato https://www.youtube.com/@NateOrshan #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

    Is Mitch Headed to the Retirement in the Sky? w/John Russell #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 266

  3. Jul 2

    Data Centers of the Political Universe w/Olivia Krauth & Erin Petrey #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 265

    Aaron and Dr. Clardy deep-dive into data centers across our commonwealth with two informative guests, Hellbender Newsroom's Olivia Krauth, and Demanding Data Center Accountability's Erin Petrey... after Aaron gets something off his chest. #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST: Dr. Clardy: Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito Aaron: David Yates!! Jefferson County Clerk - on behalf of 8 voters TAKE ACTION: Join our Flip the 6th Campaign! Tuesday, July 7th, 6-8pm at Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe! Monday, July 13th, 6-8pm at West Sixth Brewing's Barrel Room! https://progressky.org/postcards Tuesday, July 21st, 6-8pm at Wise Bird Cider! https://progressky.org/postcards NEWS OF THE WEAK: Hunger in Kentucky - new report from Feeding Kentucky shows huge needs to help address hunger across our commonwealth: Kentucky Hunger Study - Feeding KentuckyNew rules mean 40,000 people in KY have lost SNAP benefits | Lexington Herald Leader https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/25/kentucky-iowa-among-nine-states-that-wont-have-to-match-portion-of-federal-snap-benefits/ Is Matt Bevin in jail yet? Is Senator Mitch McConnell still around? INTERVIEW 1: Olivia Krauth, Hellbender NewsroomHellbender Newsroom - Hellbender NewsroomINTERVIEW 2: Erin Petrey, Demanding Data Center Accountability Episode 265 was produced by Parker! #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 Theme music by Nato! Progress Kentucky is an Indivisible group in CKY and a proud member of the Forward Kentucky Network

    Data Centers of the Political Universe w/Olivia Krauth & Erin Petrey #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 265

  4. Jun 25

    Working Hard for the Working Class w/Lexington and State Labor Leaders #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 264

    Aaron and Kimberly connect with Dustin Reinstedler (AFL-CIO), Amy Beasley (President of the Bluegrass Central Labor Council) and check in with the folks who brought you the weekend, the minimum wage, and paid time off.#ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST:Kimberly: Gen X and President Donald J. TrumpAaron: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig GET INVOLVED:We've got 131 days to #FlipThe6th - make plans to join us to write postcards to key voters on Monday, July 13th at West Sixth Brewing in Lexington! 6-8pm! https://progressky.org/postcard NEWS OF THE WEAK:Polymarket/Kalshi legal wrangling update https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/24/trump-administration-sues-kentucky-to-block-challenges-to-prediction-market-regulations/ Governor Andy Beshear is fighting against cuts to critical services https://www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2776 Quick updates: Is Bevin in Jail? Sadly, nohttps://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/former-gov-matt-bevin-required-to-attend-upcoming-court-hearing-in-person/ Is Mitch still with us? Apparently so https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/mcconnell-to-not-vote-in-senate-this-week-after-hospitalization/ INTERVIEW:Dustin Reinstedler (Kentucky State AFL-CIO), Amy Beasley (President of the Bluegrass Central Labor Council) Bluegrass Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO: Owen, Franklin, Scott, Harrison, Nicholas, Bourbon, Bath, Montgomery, Powell, Clark, Madison, Garrard, Lincoln, Boyle, Mercer, Jessamine, Woodford, and Fayette #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 264 was produced by Parker Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    Working Hard for the Working Class w/Lexington and State Labor Leaders #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 264

  5. Jun 18

    Gov. Beshear vs Racebaiting GOP w/Alisha Chaffin #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 263

    Nate and Aaron touch on Gov. Beshear's Juneteenth actions, how the GOP are using race to divide their voters, and then welcome Alisha D. Chaffin to the show to discuss the crazy twists and turns in her campaign for the most flipable state house seat in the Bluegrass! Join us on this week's #ColonelsOfTruthJOIN THE FIGHT TO FLIP THE 6TH!Tuesday, June 23rd at Wise Bird Ciderhttps://progressky.org/postcardNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/17/coalition-sues-over-kentuckys-14-25-prediction-market-tax/https://www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2774https://www.facebook.com/reel/958093793899133https://www.forwardky.com/the-gop-race-baiters-in-this-years-election/QUICK HITS:https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/15/email-from-bevins-account-accuses-estranged-son-of-trying-to-shake-parents-down-for-money/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/mcconnell-is-fully-engaged-on-senate-ky-matters-amid-hospitalization-spokesperson-says/INTERVIEW: Alisha Chaffin, KY HD 88 Candidatehttps://www.chaffin4ky.com/CALL TO ACTION:Join us at Gatton Park on Saturday - RCO Benjamin Historical Marker: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1413927424097643&set=a.356386063185123#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 263 was produced by NateTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    Gov. Beshear vs Racebaiting GOP w/Alisha Chaffin #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 263

  6. Jun 11

    When's Bevin Headed to Lock Up? w/Attica Scott #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 262

    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' LISTAaron: Jason NemesChris: Demetrius LigginsKimberly: 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-fundshttps://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article316064052.htmlhttps://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!she's on FB: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atticascottkyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atticascottkyIG: https://www.instagram.com/atticascottky/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#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 262 was produced by Aaron & supported by ParkerTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    When's Bevin Headed to Lock Up? w/Attica Scott #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 262

  7. Jun 4

    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

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

  8. 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

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