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Giving props where they’re due
No one is going to point to the representative for Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, Thomas Massie, and say he’s a liberal. The guy was MAGA before “Chumps for Trump” decided to take on that banner themselves. But he is the only brave congressman in the state and has led the charge to bring the “child…
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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…
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Citizen Bezos
Since one of the richest men in the world recently decided to gut the Washington Post, firing a third of its journalists not long after it instituted buyouts that had already slashed jobs, it’s time to compare the current newspaper owner to the greatest newspaper mogul in cinema history. Here’s a clip from “Citizen Kane”:…
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This is Mayor Greenberg’s fault
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has welcomed Homeland Security and ICE agents into the city, because he wants to appease the administration of the Orange Menace. What could possibly go wrong? A Louisville attorney and owners of a Germantown restaurant are speaking out after a man was taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody while…
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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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Andy’s New York adventure
Turns out Andy Beshear’s appearance on “The View” wasn’t his only New York stop: According to “The Daily Show” promo: Democratic Governor of Kentucky and host of Sirius XM’s “Andy Beshear Podcast,” Andy Beshear, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the consequences of Trump’s presidency on Kentuckians, including how tariffs have halted jobs while…
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A tale of two Andys
Our governor, Andy Beshear, appeared on “The View” today in continuation of his unannounced by totally expected run for the Democratic presidential nomination. A quick look at the interview: He hits all the talking points. He is right on being clear in language and not relying on the buzzwords of the day. But the appeal…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 20
Ice makes roads dangerous while ICE threatens lives. The Kentucky Legislature at its worst. National videoconferencing, and Bluegrass state musicians win awards. Some of the topics we discuss: Got thoughts about letting 18 year olds conceal carry? KY Legislature doesn’t want to hear them. Kentucky GOP senators make public education a cornerstone of their priority…
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Apology to Trump-supporting family and friends
Jim Sterba, my former colleague at The Wall Street Journal, posted this on Facebook: I owe my Trump-supporting family and friends an apology. I’ve been critical of the Trump presidency and am still exhausted from the experience. But to be fair, President Trump wasn’t that bad, other than when: He incited an insurrection against the…
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Kentucky GOP push laws to have police help Gestapo
Here’s an important warning from Attica Scott: Of course, we should expect nothing better from the MAGAt tools whom people in this state elected to office. It’s a bad law, sponsored by bad politicians who were voted in by bad people. Until Kentuckians wake up and realize the terror the Orange Menace has inflicted on…
