Episodes

  • Kentucky Politics Distilled: Democrats appeal redistricting ruling

    Kentucky Politics Distilled: Democrats appeal redistricting ruling
    Dec 2 2022
    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 shape as candidates file to run for governor, attorney general, and more. Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton have this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    6 mins
  • Abortion bans head to the Supreme Court

    Abortion bans head to the Supreme Court
    Nov 18 2022
    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 Mitch McConnell fended off a challenge to his leadership position. Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton have this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    5 mins
  • Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortion amendment fails, Rand Paul sails to reelection

    Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortion amendment fails, Rand Paul sails to reelection
    Nov 11 2022
    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 Rand Paul scores a third term, defeating his Democratic opponent Charles Booker.. And Republicans rack up state house and senate seats, increasing their supermajorities in both branches. Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton take one last pre-election look during this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    5 mins
  • It's Almost Election Day (Finally)

    It's Almost Election Day (Finally)
    Nov 4 2022
    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 Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton take one last pre-election look during this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    5 mins
  • Kentucky Politics Distilled: Lawmakers spar over abortion "misinformation"

    Kentucky Politics Distilled: Lawmakers spar over abortion "misinformation"
    Oct 28 2022
    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 education plan… And a look at early voting options ahead of Election day.. Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan and WFPL’s Bec Feldhaus Adams have this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    6 mins
  • Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul and Charles Booker hit final campaign trail

    Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul and Charles Booker hit final campaign trail
    Oct 21 2022
    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 a state legislative seat. Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan (CAR-thih-CAY-un) and Ryland Barton have this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    5 mins
  • Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortion rights group outraises opponents, big PAC money in KY judicial races

    Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortion rights group outraises opponents, big PAC money in KY judicial races
    Oct 14 2022
    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 PAC is pouring money into Kentucky judicial races. And the state Supreme Court heard arguments over a school choice law. Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton have this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    5 mins
  • Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul releases ad on Charles Booker, Gov. Beshear leads in fundraising fight

    Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul releases ad on Charles Booker, Gov. Beshear leads in fundraising fight
    Oct 7 2022
    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 Beshear continues to outraise his Republican opponents…. And a Republican state Supreme Court candidate sued a state ethics commission. Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton have this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.
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    4 mins