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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

    What's $10M between Billionaires? w/Olivia Krauth, Gallery Pass #KYGA26 #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 243

    Aaron and Kim cover breaking political news from our commonwealth, including our Gov calling the President's Greenland play "Dumb as hell" & a race-changing political contribution from the world's richest man. The Colonels then check in with independent Capitol correspondent, Olivia Krauth, to get a breakdown of the first few weeks of the General Assembly, and hear what bills she's watching with interest. Watch this week's #ColonelsOfTruth!NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-01-20/musk-delivers-eye-popping-contribution-in-kentucky-senate-racehttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314403876.htmlINTERVIEW: Olivia Krauth, Indy Capitol Journalisthttps://thegallerypass.substack.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 243 was kinda produced by AaronTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    54 min

  2. JAN 15

    Comer v Clintons w/Rep. Anne Gay Donworth #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 242

    Aaron, Kim and Nate break down the KY week in politics - including Jamie Comer vs. the Clintons - we meet up with KY Conservation Committee's Lane Boldman in the Campaign Corner, and then we check in with Lexington State Representative Anne Gay Donworth about how the session is starting off in Frankfort.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky #FlipThe6th CALL TO ACTION - FLIP THE SIXTH - Join us in Lexington on the first Monday of the month: https://www.progressky.org/mondayDonate today: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flipkentucky6/NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentuckys-comer-signals-contempt-of-congress-proceedings-for-president-bill-clinton/https://hoptownchronicle.org/immigrant-citizens-would-be-barred-from-local-state-offices-in-kentucky-under-proposed-bills/https://www.wkyufm.org/news/2026-01-13/labor-board-certifies-union-victory-for-blueoval-sk-employeesCAMPAIGN CORNER: Lane Boldman, Kentucky Conservation Committee - Join their legislative summit on Jan. 25th https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2026INTERVIEW: Anne Gay Donworth - Kentucky State Representative, 76th Districthttps://www.annegaydonworth.com/https://secure.actblue.com/donate/agdwebsite#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 242 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 8

    Governor Beshear's Big Night #ColonelsOfTruth

    Aaron, Kim & Dr. Clardy respond to Gov. Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address, and the start of #KYGA26 The Bitin' List:Aaron: Sen. President Robert Stivershttps://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/02/kentucky-newsmakers-14-ky-senate-president-robert-stivers/ Kim: Nicki Minaj https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/nicki-minaj-petition-deport-rapper-signed-thousands-1236148807/ Dr. Clardy: ICEhttps://apnews.com/live/minneapolis-ice-shooting-updates The Governor's State of the Commonwealth and Budget Addresshttps://www.c-span.org/event/state-legislature/governor-andy-beshear-d-ky-gives-state-of-the-commonwealth-address/439204 #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 - ⁠@progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progressky Episode 241 was produced by Parker Williams Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    49 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Bad news for Blue Oval - Thanks, BRETT w/Vanessa Williamson “The Price of Democracy” #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 240

    After covering breaking political news from across the commonwealth, including good news for Democrats in Louisville and bad news for workers in Hardin County, (including a check-in with Hadlee Hadfield w/BlueOval) Aaron and Nate then welcome Vanessa Williamson to the show to discuss her new book, "The Price of Democracy." #ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyCALL TO ACTION:Join us for our next Flip the 6th Volunteer Night - Monday, Jan. 5th: https://www.progressky.org/mondayNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/louisville-union-leader-keeps-kentucky-senate-seat-democratic-after-special-election/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1288554533311056&set=a.484225600410624https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1285522003614309https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/15/ford-to-convert-ky-battery-plant-for-energy-storage-business-reportedly-laying-off-1500-workers/CAMPAIGN CORNER: Halee Hadfield, BlueOval SK INTERVIEW: Vanessa Williamson, "The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History"https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-price-of-democracy-the-revolutionary-power-of-taxation-in-american-history-vanessa-s-williamson/1ad7830c97b7b486#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 240 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1 hr

  5. 12/11/2025

    Andy it's COLD Outside w/Hannah Drake #ColonelsOfTruth Episode 239

    Kimberly, Chris and Aaron cover Kentucky political news of the weak, including a coalition call to ask Governor Andy Beshear to end winter-weather utility shut-offs in our commonwealth. The crew then chat with Kentucky poet, activist and political strategist, Hannah L. Drake. This week's #ColonelsOfTruth worth a listen!!Who's on your Bitin' List?https://tchilders.lnk.to/bitinlistliveCALL TO ACTION: Join our FLIP THE 6TH campaign - First Monday of the month - Jan. 5:https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/advocacy-groups-call-for-a-utility-disconnection-moratorium-through-the-winter/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/09/even-as-kentucky-families-grieve-kennedy-undermines-vaccine-protections-for-children/https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/republican-gordon-ends-congressional-campaign-to-run-again-for-kentucky-house/https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/billboard-with-blunt-political-message-in-richmond-sparks-backlash?INTERVIEW: Hannah L. Drakehttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbqUTdfSk/https://unknownprojecttrail.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 239 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 8m

  6. 12/04/2025

    WHAT Kind of Intelligence Will We See in Frankfort?! w/State Senator Reggie Thomas, ColonelsOfTruth

    Aaron, Kim & Dr. Clardy share and rate a few new political videos that dropped this week, then check in with State Senator Reggie Thomas about his work on AI, and the challenges presented by the state budget. #colonelsoftruth CALL TO ACTION:Join our FLIP THE 6TH Campaign: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/DONATE to our FLIP THE 6TH Stamp Fund!: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flipkentucky6/NEWS OF THE WEAK:Massie's being THREATENED by Kash?!?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzXK0q2s_iABooker is IN!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l20cxrPX_iwhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/us/politics/charles-booker-senate-kentucky.htmlCher's got a solid new video (and a winning narrative) https://youtu.be/8fuYeRRwcPA?si=qbL0nwAwmya2zXoZINTERVIEW: State Senator Reggie Thomashttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/13/protecting-kids-planning-for-data-centers-among-ai-issues-ky-legislature-urged-to-tackle/https://kypolicy.org/kentucky-tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy/#ProgressKentucky - #colonelsoftruth 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://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 238 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 2m

  7. 11/20/2025

    MAGA Famous & Mastery from Massie w/Lex Vice Mayor Dan Wu, ColonelsOfTruth ep. 237

    Aaron, Nate and Kimberly cover the Kentucky political news of the weak, then bring you Aaron's interview with Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wu, who is excited to share our commonwealth's biggest effort to retire medical debt (oh, and we discuss city council's efforts for a new city hall & his thoughts on NO KINGS). #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:MAGA Famous - https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article312922805.htmlAmd. 2 Sour Grapes - https://www.weku.org/the-commonwealth/2025-11-18/kentucky-bill-could-turn-advocates-into-felons-for-using-public-resources-on-ballot-questionsProtect Our Schools KY - https://secure.ngpvan.com/7r3wb3SmsU2MEo1NWUtmpA2Faux News Finds Fault - https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-voters-say-white-house-doing-more-harm-than-good-economyMassie Got it Done - https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article312966193.htmlINTERVIEW: Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wuhttps://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/initiatives/medical-debt-reliefCALL TO ACTION (no. 3)We're ALL IN FOR AFTYN! https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/868936/?utm_source=progresskentucky#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 237 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com OR - check him out Sunday at the Frankfort Coffeetree Cafe! 5:30pm!

    1h 6m

  8. 11/13/2025

    Hemp and the Horsetrainer w/Prof. Josh Douglas #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 236

    Aaron and Chris cover KY political news, then have a fairly hopeful & highly informative interview with UK Law Professor and voting rights expert, Josh Douglas. #ColonelsOfTruthJoin the fight to Turn KY Purple - Flip the 6th Volunteer night - First Monday of the Month, Dec. 1st, in Lexington: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-derby-trainer-joins-race-for-u-s-senate-as-an-independent-democrat/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article312855208.htmlhttps://www.lpm.org/news/2025-11-11/mcconnell-paul-clash-over-senate-provision-that-critics-say-will-destroy-us-hemp-industryINTERVIEW: Prof. Josh DouglasAssociate Dean for Research& J. David Rosenberg Professor of Lawhttps://www.weku.org/podcast/democracy-optimistCALL TO ACTION:Keep helping folks get food!http://bit.ly/lex-food-hubJoin 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 - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/progressky/ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/progress_kyBluesky - ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 236 was produced by Annable NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    57 min
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