-
A sad day for Ky. journalism
A hedge fund is gutting the Herald-Leader in Lexington. I’m reprinting the full story from Louisville Public Media (link here) because this is a great example of tough and honest reporting. Things to note: They specify that the action has been taken by a hedge fund. History shows hedge funds don’t take over companies to…
-
The BS meter at its peak with this WDRB/WAVE release
This appeared in my social media feed today: WDRB News and WAVE News are excited to join their digital products, combining two powerful newsrooms into one news website, app and streaming platform. Our two newsrooms have come together to provide the best news, weather and sports content to Kentucky and southern Indiana viewers. “By bringing…
-
Wow! Network news broadcasts really suck!
I hate network news. The reporting is shallow. The “alleged journalists” focus on the trite instead of the important. And it’s amazing that anchors make a fortune being so bad at what they do. Look up the most popular program, and Fox News has the highest rating of all the shows. Watch the cable news…
-
-
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 2
Look who’s running for U.S. Senate. And who is threatening healthcare in Kentucky?
-
Selling out to the highest bidder in District 6
From the Lexington Herald Leader: Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr on Wednesday defended cuts made by President Donald Trump, asked for patience on possible tariffs on bourbon and other Kentucky products, and said the spiraling national debt meant the country had to tamp down on spending. The Lexington Republican, in office since 2013, also told attendees…
-
Kentucky GOP rep protects billionaire instead of his constituents
So Republican James (Never met a conspiracy theory I didn’t like) Comer has decided it’s more important to protect Elon Musk, the world richest man (with a net worth of $486 BILLION!!!), over his constituents, who, last I checked, had a median household income of $54,615. From the Herald Leader in Lexington: Rep. James Comer…
-
McConnell falls down stairs at Capitol
This is becoming a regular occurrence: From WLKY: Sen. Mitch McConnell fell down some stairs while leaving the Senate Wednesday, according to CNN. The incident happened after he participated in the vote to confirm Scott Turner as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The office sent a statement after the former GOP leader, who…
