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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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All Episodes

01:09:26

The Dolphins have Joined the Orca War

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/08/22

The Democrats are convening in Chicago and dolphins are attacking in Japan. We've got these stories and everything in between along with Tres and Jared's pre-season NFL and College Football bets.

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01:22:01

New Recording Equipment, Who Dis?

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/08/15

After a massive and disappointing technical failure on the last show, KPW is back and better than ever with new recording equipment and better sound, but still with the same snark and 8-bit theme music! We've got Amendment 2 troubles in Pulaski Co, Russian restaurant yelp reviews, and the biggest politicians behaving badly segment in KPW history!

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01:27:59

Fancy Farm 144

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/08/03

Another Fancy Farm is in the books and the KPW has a breakdown for you. Recording live from directly behind the stage, the crew is joined by State Representatives Michael Meredith, Wade Williams, and Suzanne Miles, State Senator Jason Howell, Fancy Farm Political Chair Steven Elder, and Mario Anderson of Spectrum News.

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01:18:31

Persistance is a Virtue

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/07/26

Biden out, Harris in, mems aplenty, Beshear for VP, the Olympics, and one persistent Louisville physician, this KPW hits it all and more!

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01:19:42

Noem vs. Babydog

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/07/19

It's another huge week in American politics. An assassination attempt, the RNC, and Biden potentially stepping aside. KPW has you covered as we march closer to election day.

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01:22:09

Sorry, Russell!

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/07/12

Things keep getting worse for Joe Biden and Jake Cox loves it. KPW's got all your Democratic Despair news! Also, while Andy Beshear is running for VP, he seems to believe it’s a good idea to pick a fight nitpicking rules that could endanger children. Good idea or bad idea?

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01:17:42

So, Everything is Awesome, Right? Right????

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/07/01

The KPW crew is back from vacation and breaks down the Presidential Debate and a week or huge SCOTUS rulings.

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01:05:36

LMPD Keeps on Winning

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/06/17

Former co-host Stephenie Steitzer Hoelscher is back to fill in for Abby and Jared while they sail the Mediterranean. In this week's news, we've got the LMPD doing LMPD stuff, a win for the AG in court, and the dissolution of the UK Faculty Senate.

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01:06:39

Why Would You Come After Dolly?!?

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/06/07

Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe drops into the podcast studio to talk her first term in the State Senate, AI, and more. Also, there's talk about Dolly Parton, submarines, and Tres lays down a firm ban on cricket talk.

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01:04:38

Baseball Statistics

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/05/31

Donald Trump is convicted and the North Koreans are attacking South Korea with poop, so it's just another, normal, everyday week on KPW. Also, Tres and Abby have their biggest argument ever about the importance of statistics to baseball vis-à-vis every other sport.

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00:53:37

Election Wrap-Up Live at the KY Rural Broadband...

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/05/23

The primaries have ended, turnout was low, there weren't many upsets, time marches on. The KPW crew looks at it all in front of a live audience at the KY Rural Broadband Association. Also, killer Iranian Mountains and a Utah family competes for a Darwin Award but they'll have to beat out the Colorado GOP to win it!

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01:24:20

#FreeScottie and Primary Preview

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/05/17

It's almost Primary Election week in Kentucky! KPW has a full breakdown of the State House and Senate races that will be on the ballot this Tuesday. Also, the Louisville Metro Police continue to answer the question "can we make things worse?" with a resounding YES WE CAN!

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01:15:40

God, Freedom, and Pakistani Graphics

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/05/10

We're two weeks out from the election and the Super PAC's have started spending. We've got a summary of what the KPW crew is seeing so far in advance of next week's primary day preview show. Also, Chris Kolb, dead brain worms, dog murderers, and cock fighting! It's a packed show!

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01:29:49

Derby 150

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/04/30

Derby 150 week is upon us and, for the 5th consecutive year, Gene McLean from thepressboxlts.com is joining the show to give us his insights into the field. Also, Tres is worked up about Allison Grimes and Phil Shepherd, Jared is worked up about campus protesters, and everyone has lots of thoughts on Kristi Noem.

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01:18:14

Go Back to Class

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/04/24

It’s that unique Kentucky lull between the General Assembly and Derby, so there's not much state news but there’s plenty of national and world events to get to including big votes in Congress, protests on college campuses, and more politicians behaving badly!

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01:09:04

Sine Die Has Come At Last

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/04/16

The 2024 KY General Assembly is over! We've got a look back at what was a fairly uncontroversial session, as sessions go. Also, politicians behaving badly, Iran on the attack, and UK coaching news.

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01:12:02

Sweet, Merciful Veto Recess

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/03/29

Thank god almighty, the 2024 veto recess is here! KPW has you covered with all your news on what bills passed, what bills didn't, and what's left to come. Also, Tres has his 2024 MLB picks and Jared is excited about the Reds.

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00:53:59

The Only Acceptable Emotion is Embarassment

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/03/22

The Commonwealth is in a combined state of mourning and outrage following Kentucky's NCAA Tourney loss but never fear, Tres and Jared inject a political angle into it! Tune in for Fire Cal talk, a General Assembly Update, and more US House Speaker drama!

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01:10:54

Jared's Royal Update, Episode 1

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/03/15

The KY General Assembly is finally picking up the pace, moving multiple major pieces of legislation and rolling out the Senate version of the state budget. Also, there's talk of Rudy sex tapes, Ohio pranks, what not to do at that AT&T store, and Jared kicks off a new segment: his British Royal Family update.

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00:46:33

KPW Live @ the KMCA Conference

Kentucky Politics Weekly ·

2024/03/07

KPW takes the show on the road to the KY Magistrates and Commissioners Conference! Abby, Jared and Tres talk the week in politics, including Super Tuesday, a SOTU preview, and new conflict over an 80 year old picture. Then, JC Young and Michael Logsdon from KMCA join to talk all things County Government.

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