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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 29
The richest get richer, legislators don’t legislate, and representatives don’t represent. But at least there are diversions! The Richest People In The World A week after announcing budget cuts, Kentucky gov moves millions to offset them 37 municipalities request Beshear’s gas tax reduction after KY lawmakers question the move KY gov blasts GOP leader over…
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Let’s put billionaire donations in perspective: the Ballmers
One genre of news coverage I hate is the “generous billionaire” story. This one’s from Forbes: After an exceptionally tough year for public media, Connie Ballmer, billionaire philanthropist and wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, donated $80 million to support NPR’s future. I don’t have to read any more than this, which is cool, because I don’t have…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 28
Our primary election “autopsy” (GOP is evil, Dems are incompetent); a medical emergency portends sad future for Kentucky; get out and visit the state, and Shakespeare is back in Louisville (to like or not to like, with a dramatic reading from a galaxy far, far away). Attica Scott: Kentucky democrats need to reckon with a…
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Charts on political reality
Sad to say, but most people don’t read full newspaper stories. They might look at the headline. They might even read the first few paragraphs until they get bored. As a result, charts are important. So here are a few (some already used in past posts) to give people who won’t read in depth something…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 25
Self-care in trying times, the villainy of the ultrarich, Kentucky elections, national politics and why developers shouldn’t hold public office. In the podcast, we refer to: 1: Pete Hegseth, a moron, reads from the book of Samuel L. Jackson: The King James version of Ezekiel 25:17: And I will execute great vengeance upon them with…
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Ripping Trump’s budget lackey
My local congressman Morgan McGarvey, who I am constantly criticizing for showing a lack of spine, tore apart the Orange Menace’s budget director/Project 2025 stooge Russ Vought in a House hearing yesterday: I’m hoping McGarvey is sincere in his outrage and not trying to change his image because he disappointed so many constituents with his…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 24
Who attended the No Kings Rally? Why are more people showing up at protests? ICE continues to terrorize locals. What’s with the homosocial atmosphere in the White House (since women are being kicked out)? And our take on recent documentaries and the NCAA Fan Fest in Indianapolis. President Trump’s approval rating by state entering April…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 23
“No Kings” rallies coming as Iran War continues; higher oil prices in the Bluegrass state; MAGA muddies state legislature; Chumps for Trump debate; why are we so unhealthy; disrespect for women’s sports on the local level and a new bridge from Kentucky to Ohio. Some of the things we discuss: Find your nearest March 28…
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The ‘patriotic’ invasion through the Fox (Fake) News spectrum
So, the president of the United States is a corrupt, racist grifter who, as the Epstein Files emphasizes, is also a serial pedophile. The logical step in dealing with this on the White House level is to create a distraction. And what’s his best outlet for distraction? Fox News. Remember, how we went through this…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 22
WAR! What is it good for? Kentucky legislators and candidates react to Iran bombing. Republican budget actions hurt the Bluegrass State (as usual). The women of Black History Month. Our neighborhood is featured in an HBO documentary and fine dining in NuLu. Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie says he will push for congressional vote on Iran…
