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Kentucky Politics Weekly

Kentucky Politics Weekly

KY Political News, notes and random thoughts from Tres Watson, the former Spokesman of the Republican Party of Kentucky, Democratic consultant and movie producer Jared Smith, and PR professional Abby Piper along with a rotating cast of Republican and Democratic political operatives, former elected officials and and reporters.

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01:16:17

Love You Children and Anything Is Possible

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2025/01/24

We're 4 days clear of inauguration and the news simply won't stop. This week, we've got pardons, executive orders, convenience store joints, and makeup tips for Matt Gaetz from George Santos!

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01:05:34

And They Said It Wouldn't Last

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2025/01/17

It's KPW's 6th Birthday and to celebrate, we add the original co-host, Tom Stephens and first guest, Adam Edelen, to the show. We've got ethical issues in State Government, education lawsuits, the tick tock for TikTok, and Tres has thoughts on snow removal and related issues in Lexington.

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01:26:33

Cajun is Comforting

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2025/01/10

New year, same podcast! KPW is back in 2025 with a look at the news we've missed. The NOLA and Las Vegas terror attacks, the speaker vote, Carter's funeral, the first week of the KY General Assembly, and the case for taking over Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal! Also, a kudos to the fine folks at Pop Tarts.

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01:04:39

2025 General Assembly Preview with Senator Cassie...

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/12/20

We're back with part 2 of our 2025 General Assembly preview. We're joined by Democratic State Senator Cassie Chamber Armstrong for a discussion about tax policy, education policy, and how to shape the agenda from the minority.

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00:58:11

2025 General Assembly Preview with Senate Majority...

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/12/17

Our 2025 General Assembly preview kicks off with a wide-ranging discussion with new State Senate Majority Leader Max Wise. Fresh off the State Senate Caucus retreat, Leader Wise has thoughts on where we may see the 2025 session will lead and what some of the priorities may be. Also, an in-depth discussion of Yacht Rock and Leader Wise takes a position on whether or not Poco is indeed Yacht Rock.

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01:12:56

Helps When the Mics are On

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/12/13

Consent Decrees in Louisville, a regime change in Syria, and KDP's financial woes lead the week. Also, on a very special KPW, the crew learns an important lesson to make sure everyone's mics are on, so please forgive Jared's quiet voice the first 15 minutes.

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01:23:28

Rate That Coup

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/12/06

KPW is back after a Thanksgiving break and we've got Andy Beshear making moves in New Hampshire, thoughts on the assassination of a Health Insurance CEO, a recap of Jared and Abby's trip to Vegas, and the debut of a new podcast feature: Rate That Coup. This week: South Korea.

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00:55:07

What is a Bearcat?

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/11/23

Jared and Abby are reporting to us live from the F1 race in Las Vegas, so it's an unusual, Saturday morning recording for KPW! We've got new KY Democratic House Leadership, Bearcat on Bearcat legal attacks, the departure of Matt Gaetz, and we ask the question, "Can an emu really escape if it's already feral?"

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01:19:43

Are Wallabys Real?

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/11/16

There's good news and bad news but KPW has it all. We've for JCPS issues, leadership elections, Trump appointments, and a fugitive wallaby.

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01:29:57

43 Free Monkeys

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/11/09

The 2024 elections are over, DJT is back, and KPW have thoughts. Lots of lessons learned, unlearned, and relearned. So listen up for politics, asteroids, and William Wallace monkeys on the post-election KPW

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01:05:00

Appropriate for Garbage Collection or a Tennessee Game

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/11/01

The United States isn't the only country holding elections this time of year. KPW's official foreign correspondent Jason Emert joins the show to talk about his work as an election observer in Georgia (the Tbilisi one, not the Atlanta one). The crew also rounds out the election and talk about Andy Beshear's proposal to eliminate the electoral college.

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01:37:49

Election 2024: Dear Lord, It's Almost Over

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/10/29

It's that time again! KPW is here with your full, 19 Senate race and 100 State House race-by-race breakdown of the election. There's not as many competitive races as there were in the primary but that doesn't mean there aren't some interesting ones. Also a positive, we kept is under 2 hours!

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01:07:46

Arnold Palmer and Nazis

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/10/25

We're a little over a week before the Presidential election and things are only getting crazier. KPW's got Arnold Palmer's manhood, Nazis, questionable science, and Tres and Jared are aggrieved by NFL refereeing.

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01:02:05

There Are No Coincidences

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/10/18

Jared and Abby are on set, so we're remote this week but that doesn't stop the news. An organ donation scandal, a clan endorsement, a new McConnell book, and chili ice cream lead the headlines.

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01:15:12

Died of Shame

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/10/11

KPW is back from a week's hiatus and there's lots to get to. The scandal list long this week with LMPD, the Metro Council. and Juvenile Justice leading the way. Also, there's the aftermath of hurricanes and a discussion of the Kentucky Right to Life endorsement list.

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01:07:59

Now Hiring: Cleaners

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/09/27

Need your carpet cleaned? We've got a recommendation. Can't afford airfare to Turkey? We'll tell you how to get there. Want to make sense of dumb things politicians say? We'll try to help, but no promises.

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01:13:57

Live at Bespoken Bourbon

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/09/20

KPW come to you this week from Bespoken Bourbon at Greyline Station in Lexington. We have a megacast of politicians behaving badly, including posing the question "How do you get banned from a strip club?" Also, praise for Rand Paul, the animal coalition of the willing, and a discussion with Bespoken CEO Scott Savage about their bourbon and the legal paperwork involved in building a distillery from the ground up.

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01:05:13

Otters Ain't Going Down Like A Punk Ass Cat

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/09/13

It was debate week this week, and Nazi propaganda about people eating pets made it onto stage, so we've got that going for us. Also, Tres and Jared are not impressed with this week's football slate, Abby sticks her hands in other people's water (literally), and more.

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01:01:09

Do You Know This Porch Pooper?

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/09/06

Jared is out of town, which means it’s just Tres and Abby (and briefly, Linus the dog). They cover all the important news, like media errors, cinnamon bacon, and the Louisville porch pooper.

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01:06:26

Unkillable

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/08/30

We've got a full card for KPW Night at the Political fights! Beshear v the DOJ! Beshear v Ball! Vance v Firefighters! Trump v Arlington! Boeing and SpaceX v Gravity! Sheriff (managed by Booze) V Tractor!

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