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Trump's in NKY? Why? w/Zach Dembo & Rep. Adam Moore #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 279
Aaron, Kim and Nate bring you interviews with State Rep. Adam Moore, and KY-6 candidate Zach Dembo, as the election is just 3 weeks away! #ColonelsOfTruthGET INVOLVED!We're canvassing! Join us Thursday and/or Saturday https://www.progressky.org/doors (https://www.progressky.org/doors)
We're NO KINGSing on Saturday! https://www.progressky.org/doors (https://www.progressky.org/doors)
We're postcarding on Tuesday in Lex and Wednesday in Frankfort! Lex: https://www.progressky.org/postcard (https://www.progressky.org/postcard)Frank: https://bit.ly/FrankFlip6 (https://bit.ly/FrankFlip6)BITIN' LIST:Nate: Matt BevinKim: Trump (again!)Aaron: Brook Rollins (Ag Secretary)NEWS OF THE WEAK:Aaron: Trump in NKY, why?https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2026/10/13/trump-rally-kentucky (https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2026/10/13/trump-rally-kentucky)He's underwater... even in KY! (in fact, his BIGGEST drop is in KY).https://www.newsweek.com/map-donald-trump-approval-rating-state-20-months-12460256 (https://www.newsweek.com/map-donald-trump-approval-rating-state-20-months-12460256)Nate: Andy sends a strongly worded letter on SNAP cuts.https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/10/14/about-80000-kentuckians-have-lost-access-to-food-aid-under-federal-rule-changes/ (https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/10/14/about-80000-kentuckians-have-lost-access-to-food-aid-under-federal-rule-changes/)Kim: Also that story?!?!CAMPAIGN CORNER: Rep. Adam Moore https://kydeservesmoore.com/ (https://kydeservesmoore.com/)CAMPAIGN CORNER: Zach Dembo for Congresshttps://zachdembo.com/ (https://zachdembo.com/)BIG MUSICAL CLOSE BY Nate! "Zach's Got Your Back!"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lon_G_qMIB4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lon_G_qMIB4)Progress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Commonground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Progress Kentucky's goal is to educate, organize, increase voter turnout, and advance a progressive agenda through civic engagement. We’ll be back next week, and we’ll be joined by another two great guests - State Rep Lindsey Burke, and KY Senate Candidate Charles BookerProduction of episode 279 was by Aaron (sorry)Nate Orshan wrote and performed our theme song! You can find more information and music @ NatoSongs.com - Speaking on Nato - thanks so much for joining us this week, and your great new song! Go like/share that toe-tapper!
8 Oct 2026
What's Bootlicker Barr Afraid Of?!?!? w/David Graves & Ryan Stanford
Aaron and Dr. Clardy cover the KY political news of the weak, and check in with two coach candidates for Kentucky State House. #ColonesOfTruth
27 DAYS Y'ALL!!!Join us to #FlipThe6th - Monday, Oct. 12th 5:30pm at West Sixth Brewing - we'll have music from Nate Orshan, words from Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance, KY State Rep. Adrielle, KY State Rep. Anne Gay Donworth and others! Deets and RSVP: www.progressky.org/postcards (http://www.progressky.org/postcards)
OH, and it's all about the doors! Come canvass! We've got a side hustle for you! $20/hour! www.progressky.org/doors
BITIN' LIST:
Dr. Clardy - T to the RUMP - SoCal would like a word. Time for the 25th Amendment, folks.
Aaron - Bootlicker Barr
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
What's Bootlicker Barr Afraid Of?!?! Why did he leave Charles Booker alone on the KET set?
https://ket.org/program/kentucky-tonight/candidate-conversations-the-u-s-senate-v4t52x/ (https://ket.org/program/kentucky-tonight/candidate-conversations-the-u-s-senate-v4t52x/)
FACT CHECK: Ralph Alvarado is LYING About Zach Dembo's position on taxes, courtesy of the Lexington Herald-Leader
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/election/article317382520.html? (https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/election/article317382520.html?giftCode=d051555d35a21c997df54ea9a1b4711a1647665410dea16b982da6f2e00c4fc0&fbclid=IwY2xjawUzn3tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7KQvH9tKRRn5joBrf9SdKvqvRNXXGiOi9ktHA1VQHACHaV_Oyrx_OHe4NTfQ_aem_zWzdITHrl3CI3YE2rHNGxA)
CAMPAIGN CORNER: David Graves for KY State House District 56
https://www.gravesforky.com/ (https://www.gravesforky.com/)
CAMPAIGN CORNER 2: Ryan Stanford for KY State House District 39
https://www.facebook.com/Stanford4KY39 (https://www.facebook.com/Stanford4KY39)
the #colonelsoftruth fine print:
Progress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Common Ground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network.
Progress Kentucky's goal is to educate, organize, increase voter turnout, and advance a progressive agenda through civic engagement.
We’ll be back next week, and we’ll be joined by another two great guests - KY State Rep. Adam Moore and Zach Dembo candidate for KY-6!!
Production of episode 278 was by Aaron
Nate Orshan wrote and performed our theme song! You can find more information and music @ NatoSongs.com (https://natosongs.com)
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1 Oct 2026
Why did the GOP Super Majority Give Our Tax Dollars to Date Centers & Not School Bus Drivers? w/Anthony Looney and Rep. Anne Gay Donworth #ColonelsOfTruth Ep. 277
Aaron and Shana chat and chew over some of the biggest Kentucky political news stories of the week, then meet up with Anthony Looney, running for Madison County's 81st district, and Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, from Lexington's 76th district. We're closing in on one month to E-Day, so check out #ColonelsOfTruth for your take on the races and issues that matter!BITIN' LIST:Shana: DOE Secretary Linda McMahonAaron: McClatchy "News" and its Hedge Fund ownersGET ACTIVE! With 34 days until Nov. 3 who's ready to follow ProKY's 5 point plan to #FlipThe6th??1) Text your less politically obsessed friends https://naacp.org/articles/how-be-relational-organizer (https://naacp.org/articles/how-be-relational-organizer)2) Come CANVASS - we've even got a side hustle for youhttps://www.progressky.org/doors (https://www.progressky.org/doors)3) Postcards to less-likely voters - See you Oct. 12th at W6https://www.progressky.org/postcard (https://www.progressky.org/postcard)4) Donate!! Those postcard stamps ain't cheap, y'allhttps://www.progressky.org/ky6 (https://www.progressky.org/ky6)5) Come to NO KINGS - Vote Early - 10/17!!!https://www.nokingslex.org/ (https://www.nokingslex.org/)NEWS OF THE WEAK:Corruption Corner: Did the HL get its fact check right on Zach's ad accusing Ralph Alvarado of standing by his pal Matt Bevin? https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/election/article317367763.html (https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/election/article317367763.html)Data Center Update - Mercer County Withstands the Shaker Village Shakedownhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/09/29/mercer-county-officials-reject-regulations-to-allow-data-centers-next-to-coal-fired-power-plant/ (https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/09/29/mercer-county-officials-reject-regulations-to-allow-data-centers-next-to-coal-fired-power-plant/)Don't forget the GOP super majority who delivered the tax cuts https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3660801934075583 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3660801934075583)INTERVIEW1: Anthony Looney for KY District 81, House of Representativeshttps://www.looneyforky81.com/ (https://www.looneyforky81.com/ )INTERVIEW2: Anne Gay Donworth - Kentucky State Representative, 76th Districthttps://www.facebook.com/KYHouseDemocrats/ (https://www.facebook.com/KYHouseDemocrats/)The fine print: Progress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Common Ground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Production of episode 277 was by AnnabelNate Orshan wrote and performed our theme song! You can find more information and music @ NatoSongs.com - Speaking on Nato - here’s his NEW SONG - a very informative and toe-tapping pro-Zach ditty!"Zach's Got Your Back" [Zach Dembo for Congress, KY-6] https://youtu.be/lon_G_qMIB4?si=jmNTJOGbpralihOs (https://youtu.be/lon_G_qMIB4?si=jmNTJOGbpralihOs)
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