John Whipple ran for KY House District 10 in 2024, getting over 30% of the vote. (More than any other Dem in his area.) We talk with him about what he learned from that race, how the Dem party is doing in his area, and what his magic-wand wish is.
We talk with Senators Gerald Neal and Reggie Thomas about the recently-concluded KY General Assembly, and what they saw as the best and worst of it. (Sen. David Yates had a conflict and wasn't available.) We looked at various bills, and we talked about working relationships and how some of the actions of the majority came across during the session.
We talk with Col. Pam Stevenson about her filing to run for Senate in 2026 to fill Mitch McConnell's seat. She is one of our favorite guests on the show, and we bet she'll be one of your favorites as well.
A card-carrying member of Democratic Socialists of America won a seat on Louisville's Metro Council. How did he do it, and what was his message that propelled him to a decisive victory?
We talk with Morgan Eaves, the sorta-new executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party. She talks about the shape of the party, about her goals and plans to hit those goals, and about the upcoming special KDP dinner. At the end, we give her three wishes, and ask how she would use them.
A wonderful interview with Erin Marshall, who is challenging Jamie Comer in Kentucky's 1st District. We talk about why she got into the race, how people have responded, and whether she is ready to really go after Comer.
We talk with Josh Buckman, who is running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House District 76. He shares his "front line" experience, which he thinks makes him the best person to serve in Frankfort. And, we get into his top issues if elected.
We talk with Cherlyn Smith, running against Steve Bratcher for House District 25. We talk about her background working for the military, about her campaign, and about "executing the plan."
We talk with Jamie Palumbo, who is running for the KY House seat currently held by his mother (who is retiring). We dig into why he's running, and what issues are top of mind for him.
We talk with Anne Donworth, one of the Democratic candidates for House District 76. She shares why she is running, the extensive experience she brings to the table, and her passion for the lives of the people in her district. Her website: https://www.annegaydonworth.com/
An interview with Democrat Adam Moore, running for the Kentucky House in District 45 Website: https://www.kydeservesmoore.com
We interview the just-reelected Lt. Governor of Kentucky, Jacqueline Coleman. We talked about her accomplishments in her first term, what she wants to get done in her second term, and what, if she had a magic wand, she would stop.
We talk with Rachel Roberts of Northern Kentucky about issues and politics in that part of the state, about her relationships with other electeds from both parties, and about the upcoming legislative session, including both the budget and abortion. Her comments were insightful, direct, and definitely worth listening to.
We talk with first-term Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Louisville, and discuss his work, his colleagues, and how DC is both different from, and similar to, his work in Frankfort.
One of the most impressive candidates we have ever interviewed, Sierra Enlow is perfect for the Ag Commissioner role. Listen to find out why!
We talk with Adam Edelen about his exciting project of building out solar arrays on the tops of mountains that had been flattened by mountain-top removal. He tells us about the jobs this is creating, who is buying the power, and the difference this can make for both the climate and the economy. Listen to learn more!
We interview Kim Reeder, a native Kentuckian running for state Auditor this fall. She has both an impressive resume and an impressive backstory, and is by far the best qualified candidate for the job. Listen to learn more! Remember, if you are a paying member of Forward Kentucky, you can read the transcript on the site . And check out all our other media publications as well!
We interview Dr. Jeremy Porter, who specializes in climate risk by location. We used his data in our recent series on climate risk in Kentucky . Climate risk series: https://ForwardKY.com/kentucky-climat... The Risk Factor site: https://riskfactor.com First Street Foundation: https://firststreet.org...
Michael Bowman is running for Kentucky Treasurer this fall, and in this interview, we learn why he is the obvious choice for the role.
Buddy Wheatley is the Democratic candidate for KY Secretary of State in this fall's election. He's fairly well-known in the northern part of the state, but not as well elsewhere. So in this interview, we talk about why he's running, what he hopes to accomplish, and what sets him apart from his opponent, the current SOS Michael Adams. Listen and learn more about Buddy Wheatley!
As you may know, a small weekly newspaper in Kansas was raided last week by their local police department. You may be thinking, “I live in Kentucky. Why should I care about this?” To answer that question, I interview Al Cross, long-time journalist in the state, and the director emeritus of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. Al goes into not only why we should care about what happened in Kansas, but why we should all care deeply about our own local journalism.
Stevenson is a retired colonel, a state rep, an ordained minister, and one of the most inspiring and passionate persons we’ve ever interviewed. Enjoy the interview, then plan to vote for her!
This week we talk with Emma Curtis, who is running for the seat in the state House left vacant by the sudden death of Lamin Swann. Emma is a well-known activist who is smart, well-spoken, and passionate about both the issues she cares about and about representing the people in the 93rd district. In addition, though, she has an interesting "day job," as well as a lifelong hobby that we learn about. Come learn more about Emma Curtis!
The KY GOP has a problem – with all the people running for governor in 2023, it’s possible they will nominate someone that most Republicans won’t support. The solution is simple: Ranked Choice Voting. In this podcast, we interview Mathew Ruberg of Rank the Vote KY. He explains what RCV is, how it works, and the problems it solves. Best of all, RCV makes our elections better for everyone, no matter their party. It is a non-partisan way to improve our elections. Listen to learn more!
Trent Garrison has done extensive analysis of Kentucky voters and voting over the years, and this time his question was: How much did the redistricting affect the outcome of the midterms? Join us for geeking out on data and graphs, and even some points of good news for Dems!
One of the most popular and respected representatives in the KY House nevertheless lost his reelection bid a few weeks ago. Why did this happen? We talk with Buddy Wheatley to get his take on his loss, what caused it, and what comes next for him.
It's a Robert Kahne Redux Show! We've got Robert on for a second episode to talk about the mayor's races in Louisville and Lexington, as well as the various judicial elections across the state. Dig in for more insights from Robert!
Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson talks about her campaign and how she won her new district, as well as the issues facing the KY General Assembly when they gather again in January.
Elections analysis guru Robert Kahne lays out what he saw in Tuesday's election in Kentucky.
We're baaaaack!! Yes, “Moving Kentucky Forward” is back after a too-long hiatus. And for our first show back, we interview Kate Turner, who is running against Jason Nemes for KY House district 33. This was a great interview, and Kate is a great candidate! You can check out her campaign at KateForKentucky.com . Enjoy!
