Kentucky Politics Distilled is our weekly rundown of the big news — and sometimes the odd news — happening in the state Capitol. With Kentucky’s elected leaders all in one place for a limited time, the developments can break in a rapid-fire fashion. Kentucky Politics Distilled helps ensure you don’t miss all the highs and lows coming out of Frankfort. We’ll discuss the important issues facing Kentucky and add context to the headlines that flew by over the week. New episodes post on Fridays. From Louisville Public Media.
Latest episodes
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Kentucky Public Radio's February legislative update
The Kentucky General Assembly is about two-thirds of the way through its legislative session. Kentucky Public Radio Capitol Reporter Sylvia Goodman sat down with Statehouse Enterpr…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Democrats appeal redistricting ruling
This week in Kentucky Politics…Democrats are hoping the state Supreme Court will strike down Republican-drawn redistricting maps. And next year’s political races continue to take s…
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Abortion bans head to the Supreme Court
This week in Kentucky politics… The Supreme Court heard a challenge to Kentucky’s abortion ban. Gov. Andy Beshear announced an executive order legalizing medical cannabis. And Mitc…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortion amendment fails, Rand Paul sails to reelection
This week in Kentucky politics… A win for abortion rights advocates as Kentucky voters defeat Amendment 2, the closely watched anti-abortion amendment on the ballot. U.S Senator Ra…
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It's Almost Election Day (Finally)
We’re in the home stretch ahead of this year’s General Election. Candidates are making their pitches across the state and voters are starting to cast their ballots. Kentucky Public…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Lawmakers spar over abortion "misinformation"
This week in Kentucky politics… Lawmakers from the pro-life caucus hold a presser to dispel ‘misinformation’ around the abortion amendment… Governor Beshear announces an ambitious…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul and Charles Booker hit final campaign trail
This week in Kentucky politics… US Senate candidates Rand Paul and Charles Booker hit the road in the final leg of their campaigns. And there was a last-minute disqualification for…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortion rights group outraises opponents, big PAC money in KY judicial races
This week in Kentucky politics…Abortion rights supporters continue to outraise opponents in the fight over Kentucky’s anti-abortion consitutional amendment. A conservative super PA…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul releases ad on Charles Booker, Gov. Beshear leads in fundraising fight
This week in Kentucky politics…Senator Rand Paul released a controversial ad accusing his Democratic opponent Charles Booker of endorsing violent behavior… Democratic Gov. Andy Bes…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul declines to debate Charles Booker, Amendment 1 on the ballot
This week in Kentucky politics...Republican Senator Rand Paul declined to debate Democratic challenger Charles Booker. Voters will have to make a choice on an amendment to give the…
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Officials try to recruit younger poll workers
This week in Kentucky politics…election officials are trying to get younger people to sign up to be poll workers. A Republican candidate for governor announced their running mate.…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Kelly Craft holds her first gubernatorial rally, campaigns ahead of abortion amen…
This week in Kentucky Politics Distilled…..Former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft held a rally for her gubernatorial bid. Campaigns on both sides ahead of the constitutional amendment…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Kelly Craft shakes up governor's race
This week in Kentucky politics….another high profile candidate has joined the Republican race for Kentucky governor. But Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear says he’s not worried. Pl…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: US Senate Candidate Charles Booker gets Beshear endorsement, gubernatorial candid…
This week in Kentucky politics, US Senate Democratic candidate Charles Booker clinches a campaign endorsement from Governor Andy Beshear. And for many GOP gubernatorial candidates,…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Eastern KY flood relief package passes in special legislative session
This week in Kentucky Politics…a massive relief package for eastern Kentucky passed during a three-day special legislative session. While both parties are in agreement over the mea…
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Abortion ban heads to Ky. Supreme Court
This week in Kentucky politics…locals and officials urge FEMA to speed up aid for eastern Kentucky flood victims. And abortion is still illegal in Kentucky. The state Supreme Court…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Fancy Farm recap, Biden visits Eastern Kentucky, and a special session on the hor…
This week in Kentucky Politics…the 2022 Fancy Farm political picnic was dominated by Republican politicians and voters. But Attorney General and GOP gubernatorial candidate Daniel…
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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Flooding devastates eastern Kentucky
This week in Kentucky politics, a massive flood continues to devastate the eastern part of the state. The Department of Justice brought charges against officers involved in the Bre…
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A Supreme Court justice race to watch, Beshear to endorse Booker
This week in Kentucky politics, a Supreme Court judicial race may have far-reaching implications for abortion rights and robust judiciary.Governor Andy Beshear plans to endorse Dem…
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Kentucky Republicans outnumber Democrats for the first time
This week in Kentucky politics…the number of Republicans finally surpassed Democrats for the first time in state history. Hundreds of new laws took effect. And it looks like Kentuc…