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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 Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 21
Black History Month and the history of American oppression; Kentucky Republicans continue to act against constituents’ interests; municipal legislators fall short (again); dealing with ICE; another failure in journalism, and honorably mentioning local sports. Our discussion includes: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84…
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Let’s put billionaire donations in perspective: Part 3
Honestly, this doesn’t appear to be a billionaire donation. But this is how huge financial gifts should be revealed in the news media: For the past few months, a petition has garnered hundreds of signatures in favor of updating the aging sprayground at Chickasaw Park. But thanks to an anonymous $5 million donation, the beloved park is getting so much more than that. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced on Nov. 15 to…
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UPS plane crash at SDF has us sheltered in place
A UPS cargo jet destined for Honolulu has crashed on takeoff at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Airport. Police and fire crews are responded just after 5 p.m. to a reported plane crash near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Video … shows a plane attempting to take off southbound from the airport with a fire burning…
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Ky.’s only woman governor, Martha Layne Collins, dies at 88
This happened over the weekend (from Kentucky Lantern): Martha Layne Collins, who as the only woman to serve as governor of Kentucky revolutionized the state’s economy by landing Toyota Motor Manufacturing, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in Lexington. She was 88. Her husband, Dr. Bill Collins, said his wife died in her sleep…
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Data center power plants: If they build it, we are screwed
We recently posted an item on how Meade County rejected a rezoning application that would have paved the way for a data center. The concerns included the cost of the operation as well as the impact on the local environment. So imagine what we thought when we saw this (from Kentucky Lantern): Kentucky’s utility regulator…
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Water you talking about?
Data centers are in the news in Kentucky. Here’s one that didn’t go through, from WLKY: The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission voted not to recommend a rezoning application that would pave the way for a potential data center. Hundreds of residents attended a special Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at the Meade County…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 12
Rapture aftermath and shortcomings (instead of second comings); why our congressman fails us; entertaining in the past, and artistic expectations for the future. Some of the things we discuss: Bourbon & Beyond Louder Than Life St. James Court Art Show And let’s talk about a true martyr!
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Ky. farmers get what they didn’t know they were voting for
The Orange TACO has pissed off trading partners throughout the world. American farmers overwhelmingly voted for him this past presidential election. Here’s the result in Kentucky: In the spring, Kentucky farmers planted millions of acres with soybeans, corn and other crops, and hoped a heated trade war with the top importers of American agricultural goods would not…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 11
The impact of Sept. 11, 2001; political violence; the Epstein files; political loyalty; a day in the country and four days of music. Some of the things we discuss in this episode: A very Massie Christmas: Click here for some things Charlie Kirk said during his lifetime. From the Guardian. Click here for a brief…
