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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…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 7
A recent hospital stay, the attack on Medicaid and a list of our favorite podcasts. And here are our recommended podcasts and Substacks: PODCASTS: Professional Left Podcast: https://professionalleft.blogspot.com/ Acquired: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes In Defense of Plants: https://www.indefenseofplants.com/ Bugs Need Heroes: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/ Just the Zoo of Us: https://www.justthezooofus.com/ SUBSTACKS: Paul Krugman: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/ Robert Reich: https://robertreich.substack.com/ Mark Jacobs: https://www.stopthepresses.news/…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 6
Let’s talk about the importance of community, how Kentucky is affected by the bombing of Iran and finding solace in the arts.
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 5
A wide-ranging discussion on the Big Beautiful Batch of Bulls— Bill, the billionaire catfight (i.e. Republicans in disarray), University of Louisville sports and Kentuckiana’s ties to the Underground Railroad (through song). Contains a few swear words, so hide the kiddies!
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Whiplash: Derby winning jockey fined for beating horse
We made this point about the cruelty of horse racing in our most recent podcast. Didn’t realize it actually happened to the Kentucky Derby winner until we saw this today. From the Courier Journal: Jockey Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 and suspended two days as the result of excessive crop use during his winning ride on Sovereignty in…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 3
Let’s talk about the arts and history: Focusing on the Kentucky Derby, the Underground Railroad, 20th century women in Paris and the Pulitzer Prize.
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Run Andy, Run! Not that way!
Here’s something from the Lexington Herald Leader that we discussed in our most recent podcast: If Andy Beshear truly wants to serve his country, if he really wants to help people, if his actual dedication is to the cause of freedom and equality for all – then absolutely none of us need him in the…
