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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Post No Kings Glow w/Logan Forsythe #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 253

    APR 2

    Post No Kings Glow w/Logan Forsythe #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 253

    Aaron, Dr. Clardy and Kimberly recap NoKYngs & catch up with Logan Forsythe, and hear about his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Kentucky's 2026 Senate race.#ColonelsOfTruth #Progress KentuckyNO KYNGS!Lex: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dvwx9iCh2/Whit Whitaker, speaking for veterans: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16Q5oLN2BF/Lex March: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17JKcRfDra/Lou: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GC8etQe9Y/Murray: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CLUFPWY3o/NKY: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CV9ub4K5M/NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/01/kentucky-state-university-makeover-clears-legislature-after-house-oks-changes-to-bill/INTERVIEW: Logan Forsythe, Candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate from KYhttps://loganforsythe.com/https://youtu.be/pdIOz6a4y34?si=BdSrBrKotdMwEflz#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 253 was kinda produced by AaronTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 6m
  6. All Tore Up about #KYGA26 w/Willie Carver, Jr #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 252

    MAR 26

    All Tore Up about #KYGA26 w/Willie Carver, Jr #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 252

    Aaron and Kim catch up with Willie Edward Taylor Carver, Jr. about his AMAZING new book, "Tore All to Pieces," and check in with Rep. Adam Moore on what's up in the final days of #KYGA26 in Frankfort. The Colonels also hear from Cameron Anderson, with the Welcome Home Kentucky campaign and their efforts to pass HB 338 and help more people get housing across our commonwealth. Busy #ColonelsOfTruth this week! CALL TO ACTION:Get to NO KINGS on Saturday - Lexington details here:https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/901016/?utm_source=ProKYSee the full map and find the closest protest (of 38 KY events!) near YOU http://www.progressky.org/no-kings CAMPAIGN CORNER:Cameron Anderson, WHK Campaign https://welcomehomekentucky.org/Call 1-800-372-7181 (1-866-840-6574 for Spanish) immediately!! 7 am - 6 pm ET. Ask your Senator and the Senate Judiciary to vote YES on HB 338, the eviction expungement bill CAPITAL CORNER: Rep. Adam Moorehttps://www.kydeservesmoore.com/ INTERVIEW: Willie Carver, JrAuthor of "Tore All to Pieces"See Willlie at Carmichael's in Louisville - 4/7/26https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/willie-edward-taylor-carver-jr-presents-tore-all-piecesBUY IT! https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781985903708 #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/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 252 was produced by Parker Williams Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 12m
  7. Corporate Defenders & Sneaky Vouchers #KYGA26 w/Russell Allen #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 251

    MAR 19

    Corporate Defenders & Sneaky Vouchers #KYGA26 w/Russell Allen #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 251

    Aaron, Kim and Nate cover news from #KYGA26 and then check in with Russell Allen, from the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty about SB251, an effort to reestablish the death penalty in Kentucky.#ColonelsOfTruth @ProgressKentucky No Kings! March 28th - Find the most convenient event for you here: http://www.progressky.org/no-kings BITIN' LIST:Aaron - Markwayne Mullin (for forcing us to acknowledge Senator Rand Paul was fairly on point during today's hearing)https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5789478-rand-paul-markwayne-mullin-dhs/Nate - Not Jamie Comer? Or maybe Jamie Comer - what happened with Pam Bondi's subpoena? https://www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-2676308907/Kim - Anyone directing this danger, ill-planned war of choice NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/03/17/bill-blocking-kentuckians-from-suing-pesticide-makers-splits-house-gop-but-still-advances/https://www.facebook.com/reel/1275628507830075https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/03/17/kentucky-house-advances-bill-protecting-gun-industry-from-lawsuits/https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/03/17/ky-gop-supermajority-overrides-beshear-veto-of-education-grants-fueled-by-us-tax-credit/https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article315072648.htmlhttps://thegallerypass.substack.com/p/sneaky-backdoor-charters INTERVIEW: Russell Allen, KY Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Call the legislative comment line at1-800-372-7181 Ask the HOUSE to OPPOSE SB 251https://www.instagram.com/officialkcadp/ #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 251 was produced by Parker Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 4m
  8. TRUMP was HERE (& other disappointing news) w/Lane Boldman and Jason Bailey #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 250(!!)

    MAR 12

    TRUMP was HERE (& other disappointing news) w/Lane Boldman and Jason Bailey #ColonelsOfTruth ep. 250(!!)

    Aaron and Chris share the KY political news of the weak, including Trump in NKY, and then get #KYGA26 updates from our friends with Kentucky Center for Economic Policy and the Kentucky Conservation Committee - it's a great week to tune in to #ColonelsOfTruthCALL TO ACTION:http://www.progressky.org/no-kingshttps://www.progressky.org/mondayBuy us some stamps!!https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ft6stampsNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/03/09/pentagon-identifies-seventh-soldier-to-have-died-in-iran-war-from-kentucky/https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314967543.htmlhttps://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314997002.htmlhttps://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/ky-elections-board-moves-for-dismissal-of-us-justice-department-suit-seeking-voter-data/INTERVIEW 1: Lane Boldman, KY Conservation Committee https://kyconservation.org/upcoming-eventsINTERVIEW 2: Jason Bailey, KY Center for Economic Policy https://kypolicy.org/hb-500-house-budget-affect-on-seek-payments-to-schools/#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 250 was kinda produced by Aaron & kinda produced by ParkerTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

    1h 1m
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