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It's been a traumatic and historic time in our history. We talk with Congressman John Yarmuth and Professor Josh Douglas about the attack on the Capitol, the vote to impeach, the strains on our democracy, and what comes next. Serious talk with serious people on serious subjects.

On this week's show, we talk with the journalists from the Courier-Journal who created the series "Beyond Breonna," which looks at systemic racism in Louisville. This is a critical topic, not only for Louisville but for our state.

The Electoral College has voted, and it's over, right? Then what's up with Congress counting votes on January 6? Could Trump still steal it then? Join us as we talk with lawyer and analyst Teri Kanefield about that date, as well as why Republicans are still supporting Trump.

Do you feel like we are swimming in conspiracy theories, on both sides of the aisle? Why are they happening? And, what impact can they have on the polarization in our country? Join Dr. Jan Hillard as we discuss his insights on conspiracy theories, the election, and our society.

The KY Democratic Party has a new chair! On this week's The State of Kentucky, we got to interview Colmon Elridge, and learn more about his goals and plans for the KDP.

Election 2020 was not a good cycle for Kentucky Democrats, to say the least. On this week's The State of Kentucky, we talk with Robert Kahne, Representative Joni Jenkins, and Senator Morgan McGarvey about WHY this happened, and what Dems in Kentucky need to do going forward, both for elections and for the General Assembly. (Note: Senator McGarvey had a last-minute conflict, so he was not able to join us.)

The election wraps up in a few days, with some expected winners and some upsets. Which seats will flip? What will be the biggest surprise? Join us on The State of Kentucky as we break down the election with Trent Garrison, and see if you agree with our predictions!

Here we are, less than two weeks till Election Day, and in Louisville there is a ballot initiative to stop a school tax increase. Or is there? And how does the KY Republican Party tie into the story? Join us for a discussion with Gay Adelmann and Denita Wright about all things JCPS Tax Increase.

Mitch McConnell has been our senator as long as some of us have been alive. Is this the year we can FINALLY help him retire? Join us on The State of Kentucky for a conversation with Amy McGrath, as we talk about her campaign, her strategy, and what she is seeing as she flies (literally) around the state.

For four years, Sarah Kendzior and Andrea Chalupa have been sounding the alarm about Donald Trump, first in their writing and then in their podcast "Gaslit Nation." Join as we talk with them on The State of Kentucky about the threat Trump poses to our democracy, how they know, and what we can do about it.

There's a new online comedy show, with Mitch McConnell as the host! It's "The Mitch Show," and it's written and produced right here in Kentucky. Join us as we talk with Mandee McKelvey, an acress on the show who plays both Kayleigh McEnany and Amy McGrath on the show. McKelvey is not only an actress; she also does stand-up comedy, so this TSOK should be large fun. 😊 Join us!

Gretchen Hunt has had a varied and distinguished career in public service. Now she takes the reins of the premier political training for women. What are her goals? What does she see for 2020 and beyond? We asked her about this, and much more, on The State of Kentucky.

State Rep. Charles Booker ran a strong campaign against Amy McGrath for the Democratic Senate nomination, and almost won, closing strong in the final weeks. Now that the campaign is over, what's next for this rising star? We talk with Rep. Booker about the campaign, about "From the Hood to the Holler," the organization he has formed, and if he's going to run for office again.

What's it like to work for a social justice organization? Is the advocacy world different from the corporate world, and if so, how? And what was it like to work in the state legislature? We interview Cara Stewart about all these questions, and more.

On The State of Kentucky, we're joined this week by Josh Hicks and Hank Lindermann, both of whom are taking on incumbent Republicans for seats in Congress. We'll discuss why they are running, how their campaigns are going, and what their strategy is for winning.

This week we're joined by Mike Broihier, former Dem candidate for U.S. Senate, and his campaign manager, Liam deClive-Lowe, to talk about the campaign AND what is next for each of them. Lots of good questions and open discussion – join us!

One of the keys to winning an election is to get trained on how to do it. Running for office is overwhelming even if you know what you are doing, and impossible if you don't. This week we talk with Anthony Robinson, political director the National Democratic Training Committee, about their work. Then we're joined by two candidate who worked with NDTC – and won!

Many young people, from high school to young adults, are increasingly active in both politics and protests. On this week's The State of Kentucky, we interview some high school students and their teacher about their involvement, including making a documentary about their activism. Then, we talk with two citizen journalists who are doing live-streaming of protests and have gathered large followings.

In this week's The State of Kentucky, a CEO gives us updates from nurses and doctors, hospital managers, and his own high-tech firm, as they all deal with COVID-19 and its effects.

Join us on The State of Kentucky as we analyze the primary with Al Cross, long-time political observer of Kentucky politics, and Robert Kahne, data scientist and one of the hosts of "My Old Kentucky Podcast." What do the results mean for Mike Broihier, Charles Booker, and Amy McGrath?