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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 17
A month-by-month look at the year in review (and it was a bad one for Kentucky). Among the topics discussed: WalletHub lists the best states for retirement. Kentucky is the worst. Looking back at the No Kings demonstrations across America. The Democrats who backed Republican shutdown deal – and why How the White House and…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 16
Our Thanksgiving holiday tempered by ICE appeasement (the reason we can’t trust our elected officials), political candidates don’t understand what offices they should seek, dealing with wealth and affordability, a pitch for college sports and how to show support for mutual aid. Information sources for this week’s podcast include: Paul Krugman explains the affordability crisis…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 15
Traveling abroad and domestically, the effect of the UPS plane crash on the Derby City, the political impact of Mamdani and MTG, shortcomings of the Louisville education system and making a difference in the Bluegrass State. Full List of Democrats Voting to Condemn Socialism as Mamdani Comes to Town Roll Call 305 | Bill Number: H.…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 14
No Kings rallies across America, media shortcomings, government shutdown continues, while food prices rise and health access falls. White House demolition meets Argentine payoff. And finding good cheesecake. Podcast includes references to: Scenes from the No Kings rally in Denver. 200,000 Kentuckians may lose health insurance by 2027 There goes that last tooth in your head
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 13
Dealing with the government shutdown: Is it safe to fly and what’s happening at national parks? Kentucky Democrats on the campaign trail. Reflections on the art fair (show) and a slowdown at the Speed. Links to our discussion: Why the U.S. government has shut down and what happens now (BBC) A couple of quick notes…
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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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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…
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Follow the money if you want to win an election
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair once said: “The first rule in politics is that there are no rules, at least not in the sense of inevitable defeats or inevitable victories.” We tend to disagree. The first rule of politics, if you want to understand why politicians do what they do, is “follow the money.” Policy…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 10
Are you ready for the country? Entertained in the city. Political activity (or lack thereof) in the state. And worried for the nation. Some of the things we discuss in this podcast. Cicada brood XIV: CBS News White House correspondent freaks out over Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement. Things to see at our new neighbor, Bernheim…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 9
A look at life in the surveillance state, left vs. right politics and how we can all make a difference: Some of the things we discussed: And some of the videos we referred to. Josh Turek’s U.S. Senate campaign in Iowa: While Mike Flood pisses off Nebraska constituents: And a scene, in which AI highlights…
