The State of Kentucky

Aaron Viles of Progress Kentucky

We talk with Aaron Viles of Progress Kentucky about the upcoming No Kings events and ProgressKY's involvement in it. We also look at all the other things ProgressKY is doing, and how people can get involved. Web site: https://ProgressKY.org [https://ProgressKY.org] ============================== Theme music written specifically for Forward Kentucky by Fred Bogert. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredbogert/)

Craig Blair of Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance

We talk with Dr. Craig Blair, founder of the Lexington protest group Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance. We learn how the group got started, how big it has already gotten (3,000 members!), and what the future may hold. Plus, we hear from one of Dr. Blair's dogs.

The Henry Project and Kentucky

We talk with Annabel Nagel of Woodford County about her new super-PAC, the Henry Project, and about her own plans to run for office. And, she gives a unique answer to the "magic wand" question.

A talk with the author of “Enshittification”

We talk with Cory Doctorow, who came up with the term “enshittification” to describe what happens when power is consolidated into unaccountable corporate hands. We go from social media, to climate change, to captured regulators, to anti-trust laws and the lack of enforcement of them. An insightful and thought-provoking interview. ================================================== Website: https://pluralistic.net [https://pluralistic.net] Latest book: “Picks and Shovels [https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781250865908]” Newsletter: https://mail.flarn.com/mailman/listinfo/plura-list/ [https://mail.flarn.com/mailman/listinfo/plura-list/] Forward Kentucky theme written by Fred Bogert [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredbogert/]

John Peace on How to Win in Rural Districts

We talk with John Peace, a farmer, sales person, and now a political consultant, on how to win in rural areas. John and his partner are helping candiates all across the country, and he shared some valuable insights into what it takes to connect with and win over rural voters. The UR Topix website: https://www.urtopixllc.com/ [https://www.urtopixllc.com/] John Peace on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CPCB7YK6?ccs_id=8f2e1138-a612-47b3-8138-cf4fb604d5a7 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CPCB7YK6?ccs_id=8f2e1138-a612-47b3-8138-cf4fb604d5a7] Theme written specifically for Forward Kentucky by Fred Bogert. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredbogert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredbogert/])