The State of Kentucky

Bruce Maples
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Interviews with persons and organizations having a positive effect on the Bluegrass state.

  1. Mar 25

    Aaron Viles of Progress Kentucky

    We talk with Aaron Viles of Progress Kentucky about the upcoming No Kings events and ProgressKY's involvement in it. We also look at all the other things ProgressKY is doing, and how people can get involved. Web site: https://ProgressKY.org ============================== Theme music written specifically for Forward Kentucky by Fred Bogert. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredbogert/)

    15 min

  2. 07/23/2025

    Craig Blair of Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance

    We talk with Dr. Craig Blair, founder of the Lexington protest group Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance. We learn how the group got started, how big it has already gotten (3,000 members!), and what the future may hold. Plus, we hear from one of Dr. Blair's dogs.

    25 min

  3. 07/22/2025

    The Henry Project and Kentucky

    We talk with Annabel Nagel of Woodford County about her new super-PAC, the Henry Project, and about her own plans to run for office. And, she gives a unique answer to the "magic wand" question.

    18 min

  4. 06/23/2025

    A talk with the author of “Enshittification”

    We talk with Cory Doctorow, who came up with the term “enshittification” to describe what happens when power is consolidated into unaccountable corporate hands. We go from social media, to climate change, to captured regulators, to anti-trust laws and the lack of enforcement of them. An insightful and thought-provoking interview. ================================================== Website: https://pluralistic.net Latest book: “Picks and Shovels” Newsletter: https://mail.flarn.com/mailman/listinfo/plura-list/ Forward Kentucky theme written by Fred Bogert

    38 min

  5. 06/10/2025

    John Peace on How to Win in Rural Districts

    We talk with John Peace, a farmer, sales person, and now a political consultant, on how to win in rural areas. John and his partner are helping candiates all across the country, and he shared some valuable insights into what it takes to connect with and win over rural voters. The UR Topix website: https://www.urtopixllc.com/ John Peace on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CPCB7YK6?ccs_id=8f2e1138-a612-47b3-8138-cf4fb604d5a7 Theme written specifically for Forward Kentucky by Fred Bogert. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredbogert/)

    29 min

  6. 06/02/2025

    Put the Blame Where It Belongs

    We interview Toby Buckle, the author of "Why the Democratic Tea Party Failed (and How It Could Succeed)." He spoke with us about political "agency" and putting it where it belonged when it comes to Trump and the Right. He also outlined how Democrats could win both in a primary and in a general. Good stuff! His podcast: https://www.politicalphilosophypodcas... The episode he mentions: Mapping the Anti-Trump Coalition The New Republic article: https://newrepublic.com/article/19530... His BlueSky account: https://bsky.app/profile/polphilpod.b... His book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Freedom-C...

    24 min

  7. 03/06/2025

    Joanie Prentice on This Year’s General Assembly

    We're joined by bill-tracker-extraordinaire Joannie Prentice, to get her take on the good, the bad, and the ugly in this year's session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Which bills are moving, and are they good or bad? And WHY are those particular bills moving? Join us to find out!

    36 min

  8. 02/19/2025

    Logan Gatti from Louisville Dems

    An interview with Logan Gatti, chair of the Louisville Democratic Party. We talk about what he and the party have accomplished in the eight months he's been the chair, and what his goals and dreams are for the future.

    43 min
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Interviews with persons and organizations having a positive effect on the Bluegrass state.

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  • Creator
    Bruce Maples
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The State of Kentucky