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He said he likes them young
We’ve made references to the above chart numerous times in our podcast. It’s derived from data already released in the Epstein Files (click here to go to the database). Given that this is what’s been released so far, and the White House is doing all it can to slow walk (or completely ignore) the vast…
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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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Billionaires on ‘Rape Island’
At least one Kentucky congressman is focusing on the true threat to our national security. From Occupy Democrats on Facebook: Thomas Massie goes nuclear on Congress – “I am sorry if one of your billionaire donors is going to get embarrassed because he went to Rape Island … Some of them need to go to…
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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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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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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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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 19
A discussion on the health, education and human-services failures we’re seeing in Kentucky. How our Democratic politicians are failing us, and a little sports talk at the end! Some of the topics we discuss: Lexington neighborhood littered with KKK fliers ahead of MLK Jr. downtown march Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums…
