Aaron, Kim & Dr. Clardy respond to Gov. Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address, and the start of #KYGA26
The Bitin' List:
Aaron: Sen. President Robert Stivers
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/02/kentucky-newsmakers-14-ky-senate-president-robert-stivers/
Kim: Nicki Minaj
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/nicki-minaj-petition-deport-rapper-signed-thousands-1236148807/
Dr. Clardy: ICE
https://apnews.com/live/minneapolis-ice-shooting-updates
The Governor's State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address
https://www.c-span.org/event/state-legislature/governor-andy-beshear-d-ky-gives-state-of-the-commonwealth-address/439204
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Episode 241 was produced by Parker Williams
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After covering breaking political news from across the commonwealth, including good news for Democrats in Louisville and bad news for workers in Hardin County, (including a check-in with Hadlee Hadfield w/BlueOval) Aaron and Nate then welcome Vanessa Williamson to the show to discuss her new book, "The Price of Democracy."
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CALL TO ACTION:
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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/louisville-union-leader-keeps-kentucky-senate-seat-democratic-after-special-election/
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1288554533311056&set=a.484225600410624
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1285522003614309
https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/15/ford-to-convert-ky-battery-plant-for-energy-storage-business-reportedly-laying-off-1500-workers/
CAMPAIGN CORNER: Halee Hadfield, BlueOval SK
INTERVIEW: Vanessa Williamson, "The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History"
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-price-of-democracy-the-revolutionary-power-of-taxation-in-american-history-vanessa-s-williamson/1ad7830c97b7b486
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Episode 240 was produced by Parker Williams
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Kimberly, Chris and Aaron cover Kentucky political news of the weak, including a coalition call to ask Governor Andy Beshear to end winter-weather utility shut-offs in our commonwealth. The crew then chat with Kentucky poet, activist and political strategist, Hannah L. Drake. This week's #ColonelsOfTruth worth a listen!!
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https://tchilders.lnk.to/bitinlistlive
CALL TO ACTION: Join our FLIP THE 6TH campaign - First Monday of the month - Jan. 5:
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/advocacy-groups-call-for-a-utility-disconnection-moratorium-through-the-winter/
https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/09/even-as-kentucky-families-grieve-kennedy-undermines-vaccine-protections-for-children/
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/republican-gordon-ends-congressional-campaign-to-run-again-for-kentucky-house/
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/billboard-with-blunt-political-message-in-richmond-sparks-backlash?
INTERVIEW: Hannah L. Drake
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbqUTdfSk/
https://unknownprojecttrail.com/
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Episode 239 was produced by Annabel Nagel
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