The State of Kentucky
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HB 470: Performative hatred in Frankfort
The State of Kentucky
02/23/23 • 4 min
HB 470, the "let's cause more teen suicides" bill, is an example of performative hatred by the 36 Republican sponsors. It must be called out.
What does “woke” mean when the Right says it?
The State of Kentucky
02/20/23 • 4 min
Politicians on the Right from Ron DeSantis to Kelly Craft (and her running make, Max Wise) are constantly using the word “woke,” as in “I am running against the Woke agenda!”
So when they use that word, what do they mean? And, what do their followers actually hear? Bruce Maples has some thoughts about the word and its use by the Right.
The Republicans won because they drew the maps
The State of Kentucky
11/13/22 • 3 min
The Repubs drew our state House districts to rig them for Republicans and to get rid of as many Dems as possible. And it worked.
“I’m not extremist!” Yes, you are.
The State of Kentucky
10/19/22 • 1 min
Are those Republicans who want a total abortion ban “extremists”? Bruce Maples weighs in.
An interview w/ reporter Chris Otts about the UAW strike at the Ford plant
The State of Kentucky
10/15/23 • 26 min
We're joined by Chris Otts, whom Payday Report has called "the best labor reporter in Louisville, to talk with him about the expanding UAW strike, including now at the Kentucky Truck Plan in Louisville.
If you are a paying member of Forward Kentucky, you can read the transcript of the interview on the site.
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Jason Bailey on Stuffing Money in a Mattress
The State of Kentucky
12/07/23 • 28 min
Jason Bailey of the KY Center for Economic Policy explains why our legislators putting even MORE money in the rainy-day fund is a really bad idea – especially when you consider where the money COULD be used. “It’s like putting money in your mattress when your roof is leaking.”
The Problem with Vouchers and Charter Schools
The State of Kentucky
05/08/24 • 28 min
We talk with Dr. Josh Cowen, author of the upcoming book "The Privateers," about what he has learned in his extensive research into school voucher programs and charter schools.
To pre-order his book, go here.
The 13 Keys to Election ‘24
The State of Kentucky
08/04/24 • 24 min
We interview Dr. Allan Lichtman, professor of history at American University and author of the 13 Keys – a model for predicting who will win the presidential election. Dr. Lichtman's model has correctly predicted the winner of the presidency since 1984. What is he saying about this year’s race?
The 13 Keys
- Party mandate: After the midterm elections, the incumbent party holds more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives than after the previous midterm elections.
- No primary contest: There is no serious contest for the incumbent party nomination.
- Incumbent seeking re-election: The incumbent party candidate is the sitting president.
- No third party: There is no significant third party or independent campaign.
- Strong short-term economy: The economy is not in recession during the election campaign.
- Strong long-term economy: Real per capita economic growth during the term equals or exceeds mean growth during the previous two terms.
- Major policy change: The incumbent administration effects major changes in national policy.
- No social unrest: There is no sustained social unrest during the term.
- No scandal: The incumbent administration is untainted by major scandal.
- No foreign or military failure: The incumbent administration suffers no major failure in foreign or military affairs.
- Major foreign or military success: The incumbent administration achieves a major success in foreign or military affairs.
- Charismatic incumbent: The incumbent party candidate is charismatic or a national hero.
- Uncharismatic challenger: The challenging party candidate is not charismatic or a national hero.
Dr. Lichtman’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ
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Group works to make Boyle County more resilient
The State of Kentucky
06/24/24 • 17 min
A group has formed in Danville with the specific goal of making their county more resilient in the face of the climate crisis and all the changes it will bring. We speak with Kathy Miles and Dan Nolet about the impressive start this group has made.
Related article: “Are we ready for climate change?”
Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts
The State of Kentucky
07/01/24 • 27 min
What do Dems need to do to win this fall? We talk with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer, author and strategist, on why Dems have to change their strategy in order to save democracy.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The State of Kentucky have?
The State of Kentucky currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does The State of Kentucky cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on The State of Kentucky?
The episode title 'HB 470: Performative hatred in Frankfort' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The State of Kentucky?
The average episode length on The State of Kentucky is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of The State of Kentucky released?
Episodes of The State of Kentucky are typically released every 25 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The State of Kentucky?
The first episode of The State of Kentucky was released on Oct 19, 2022.
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