Blue Dot

About Blue Dot

The podcast making sense of Kentucky politics for working families. Get past the political soundbites and dive into the kitchen table issues shaping the Commonwealth—from protecting public education and expanding healthcare to economic growth and good-paying jobs. We bring you straightforward Democratic commentary, local candidate insights, and raw analysis on the decisions that actually impact your daily life. Brought to you by the Kenton County Democratic Executive Committee. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and join the conversation shaping Kentucky’s future.

Publisher

Kenton County Democrats

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

120 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Changemaker Conversation: Wilanne Stangel KY House Dist 69

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's Change Maker Candidate Conversation Series, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Wilann Stangel, Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 69. A retired educator and library media specialist, Stangle discusses what motivated her to run for office, sharing concerns about the direction of government, the impact of political decisions on everyday Kentuckians, and the importance of restoring responsive leadership. ...

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Candidate Interview - Brant Owens, Campbell County Commissioner District 3

   Send us Fan Mail Brant Owens is the Democratic candidate running for Campbell County Commissioner District 3. He joins Brian to make his case for the County Commissioner office in the final weeks before the midterms. Brant is a lifelong Campbell County resident who currently and a certified financial planner with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. From his time on the campaign trail, Brant has determined that most people don't know what a county commissioner...

3. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Changemaker Conversation: Stephen Hoffman Magistrate Dist. 1

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's 2026 Changemakers Candidate Conversation Series, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Stephen Hoffman, Democratic candidate for Kenton County Magistrate/Justice of the Peace in District 1. Known by many in Northern Kentucky as "The Love Doctor," Hoffman shares stories from his decades of service officiating more than 20,000 weddings since his appointment in 1989. He explains the unique role of a magistrate in Kenton County,...

Who has been a guest on Blue Dot

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michelle Stump-Kerry
• Mamaw
• William Compton
• Dr Chris Bolling
• John Whipple

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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