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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. 6d ago

    Shocking ICE News out of CKY and a Less-Shocking KY-6 Poll w/Mizari Suárez, Neighbors Immigration Clinic #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 271

    Aaron & Kimberly bring you the news you need and the opinions you probably don't, THEN we connect with Mizari Suárez, with Lexington's Neighbors Immigration Clinic to learn how Kentucky's immigrant community is responding to the ICE crack down. #ColonelsOfTruthBITIN' LIST:Aaron: Jeff Niklaus, the founder of Compliant Technologies, in NicholasvilleKimberly: Trump administration - 2,000 Gamers to Air Traffic ControllersGET INVOLVED - 83 DAYS UNTIL NOV. 3rd:ProKY is postcarding, we're deep canvassing & we're DEFENDING DEMOCRACY in KY-6Postcards!!! http://www.progressky.org/postcardsDeep Canvassing training!!! https://progressky.org/storyCome Canvass!! https://progressky.org/doorsDonate!!! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flipkentucky6/NEWS OF THE WEAK:WTAF - Shock Gloves?! For ICE?! From Lexington?!?!https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/12/ice-to-outfit-agents-with-electric-shock-gloves-from-ky-company-in-20-million-no-bid-contract/Louisville Says NO to (additional) Data Centers, while Andy Says Heck NO (to destructive) Data Centers https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/louisville/2026/08/12/louisville-new-data-center-proposal-on-hold/91272150007/https://hellbendernewsroom.com/news/environment/beshear-data-centers-kentucky/It's a Jump Ball for the 6th!https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316781408.html?giftCode=70dfe8812e4f6956e13ef5481bbd1b675f6fa561f6b24219380799df3c048a9cWill home rehab put the MItchspiracy to rest?https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/06/mcconnell-says-he-has-been-discharged-from-rehab/INTERVIEW: Mizari Suárez, Neighbors Immigration Clinichttps://www.kyneighborsclinic.org/https://secure.qgiv.com/for/neighborsimmigrationclinicProgress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Commonground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Progress Kentucky's goal is to educate, organize, increase voter turnout, and advance a progressive agenda through civic engagement. Production of episode 271 was by Parker, whom we will miss very much while he's away at college.Our theme music is by Nate Orshan aka NATO. And it rocks. As does he. Hear more at https://natosongs.com/Join 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://www.progressky.org/links

    Shocking ICE News out of CKY and a Less-Shocking KY-6 Poll w/Mizari Suárez, Neighbors Immigration Clinic #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 271

  2. Aug 6

    Fancy Farm Recap, Data Centers & Our Favorite Data Geeks w/Rep. Adam Moore & KY Policy Center #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 270

    Kim, Dr. Clardy and Aaron cover Fancy Farm Fallout and Data Centers before checking in with KY State Rep. Adam Moore (KSHD45) and Dustin Pugel with the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy! #ColonelsOfTruth BITIN' LIST: AARON: Rand PaulKIMBERLY: Danielle Moodie (criticizing Beshear)DR. CLARDY: Pete HegsethTAKE ACTION:Defend Democracy and Engage KY-6 Voters!Deep Canvassing this weekendhttps://progressky.org/storyPostcards on Monday at West Sixth Brewinghttps://progressky.org/postcardDonate to defend democracyhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/flipkentucky6 NEWS OF THE WEAK:Fancy Farm Recaphttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/01/adams-ends-governor-run-speculation-at-kentuckys-annual-fancy-farm-picnic/https://www.wowktv.com/news/kentucky/gov-beshear-responds-to-republican-jabs-after-2026-fancy-farm-picnic/?nxsparam=2Data Center News from Louisville and Lexington - seriously, what is a Dainty Festival?!?!?https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-07-28/in-protests-and-public-hearings-louisvilles-push-against-data-centers-mountshttps://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/data-centershttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316748584.htmlhttps://kypolicy.org/kentucky-data-center-tax-breaks/https://kypolicy.org/how-kentucky-data-centers-could-skirt-local-taxes/ INTERVIEWS:KY State Representative Adam Moorehttps://www.kydeservesmoore.com/Dustin Pugel, KY Policy Centerhttps://kypolicy.org/medicaid-cuts-will-return-next-year-unless-the-general-assembly-acts/Progress Kentucky is a partner organization to the Indivisible Project, and Commonground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Episode 270 was produced by PARKER (who someday, some way, will share our merch store with YOU!)Our catchy theme song was written and performed by Nato! find more of his music at http://www.NatoSongs.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/progressky

    Fancy Farm Recap, Data Centers & Our Favorite Data Geeks w/Rep. Adam Moore & KY Policy Center #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 270

  3. Jul 30

    Andy in Action and Bad-Boy Bevin w/Cherlynn Stevenson #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 269

    Dr. Clardy, Kim and Aaron cover the breaking political news from the commonwealth, including Andy getting tough with Mitch, and a judge staying (kinda) tough with Bevin. We then check in with former state rep and Congressional candidate Cherlynn Stevenson. Join us for this week's #ColonelsOfTruth! BITIN' LIST: AARON: Matt Bevin KIMBERLY: Netanyahu DR. CLARDY: Rand Paul TAKE ACTION: We're 96 days out from Nov. 3rd - join our postcarding and deep canvassing efforts to FLIP THE 6th! https://progressky.org/postcardhttps://progressky.org/story NEWS OF THE WEAK: Matt Bevin again misses court in Kentucky child support case https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316690136.html Andy sent his "Mitch Please" letter to Senate Leadership https://hellbendernewsroom.com/news/politics/beshear-mcconnell-proof-resign/ Beshear reverses 4% Kentucky Medicaid provider cuts https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/22/beshear-reverses-4-kentucky-medicaid-provider-cuts/ Adkins to join politicians speaking at Fancy Farm after launching Kentucky governor bid https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/adkins-to-join-politicians-speaking-at-fancy-farm-after-launching-kentucky-governor-bid/ Data Center Tax Cuts Could COST us BILLIONS! https://kypolicy.org/kentucky-data-center-tax-breaks/ INTERVIEW: Cherlynn Stevenson #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 269 was produced by Annabel, who apparently disagreed about the newsworthiness of this week's guest appearance.... Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    Andy in Action and Bad-Boy Bevin w/Cherlynn Stevenson #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 269

  4. Jul 23

    Andy vs. Mitch and Jacqueline vs. Rocky #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 268

    Aaron and NEW CO-HOST Shana cover the breaking kentucky political news of the week including Andy vs Mitch vs Reality & Rocky vs Jacqueline vs Unity! Join us #ColonelsOfTruth Bitin' List!Aaron: The Other 98%Shana: Rocky Adkins Take Action! Write Postcards NEXT Tuesday to Flip the 6th - Wise Bird Cider at 6pm: FLIP THE 6TH! Write postcards to high potential voters! · Mobilize Join Our Justice for All Vigil with the Lexington NO KINGS coalition - Friday night at 8:30pm at Lexington's Triangle Park Lexington, KY - Vigil to Demand Justice for Lorenzo. Justice for Johan. Justice for All. ICE Out. · Mobilize NEWS OF THE WEAK:What Can Andy do about Mitch? Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple • Kentucky Lantern Rocky Adkins vs Jacqueline Coleman Democrat Rocky Adkins running for Kentucky governor in 2027 | Lexington Herald Leader We're members of the Indivisible network, the Kentucky Common Ground Action network and the Forward Kentucky media network See you next Wednesday with former KY State Rep and KY-6 candidate Cherlynn Stevenson #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 268 was produced by Aaron(ish) & supported by Parker Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    Andy vs. Mitch and Jacqueline vs. Rocky #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 268

  5. Jul 16

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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