We were so excited to get some time with Representative Attica Scott. We had a great conversation, learning more about her long history as a public servant and what drives her to do the work she does for the Commonwealth. We also get to discuss her run for US Congress! And the best part is learning that this State Representative even out nerds Crimson, with a passion for Star Trek Discovery.

Best episode ever! We get to talk to the author, poet and activist, Hannah L. Drake, about everything from her approach to her art, to how white folks need to come to terms with the realities of America’s systematic oppression towards people of color. It requires an open heart and may be uncomfortable for some, but it is productive conversation that focuses on how we move forward and push ourselves to be our best selves.

What a fun episode to record! We get to chat with Representative Colonel Joni Jenkins, who serves as our House Minority Leader. We talk a little bit about policy and this past session, but in true Rebuilding fashion, we spend most of our time getting to know Rep Jenkins and her perspective on the current state of our politics given her 26 years of service.

This week we just catch up on the current events of today. From the updates in Covid mitigation plans, to horse doping, to who will be running against Governor Beshear, we just gossip about Kentucky’s unique situation in so many different realms of life.

We keep it short and sweet this week by celebrating the conviction of George Floyd’s murderer and Kentucky’s number one crop, marijuana! We envision what Kentucky could look like if we legalize recreational marijuana. Who knows, maybe next year on 4/20, we can celebrate formally!

Charles Booker Jr. announced his exploratory committee for the US Senate 2022 race against Senator Paul this week, and we are glowing with excitement. Both admit bias, but there is a reason he inspires us all and makes you feel so warm about the future. So we chat about our obsession, why, and how we are excited with the potential of other candidates who would help unify our party post-primary, then see the divisiveness of 2020. DONATE NOW!

For this to be a short session year in Kentucky, the Republicans really did a lot of damage in record time. We discuss what was and what could have been had we not had a General Assembly that preferred to play politics instead of doing work for the people, in a dire time of need. You can quickly visualize the utopia that could have been had our hyper-minority been a majority.

You’ve gotta hand it to Governor Cuomo. How does he still have a social media army supporting him? There is so much to unpack but we just focus on the allegations, his overall history and his future as Governor. It is a very divisive issue for some reason, and we can’t profess unbiased opinions. We have pretty strong thoughts about why we must do better. But how doing better helps us in the long game.

Imagine a world where the most amazing and powerful activist you know was the person that actually represented you? Maybe they are just representing on a county Executive Committee for the state Democratic Party, or they are an actual representative or leader of some sort? Doesn’t that sound like a progressive utopia? But the question is how do we merge the power and strengths of the party structure with the energy and passion of activists on the ground? We don’t really figure that out, but we have some thoughts on the issue.

Want a chicken coop in your yard? Look to your city ordinance. Want to get a stop sign put in in front of your house due to traffic? Look to your City Council. Local politicians have a more direct impact on your day-to-day life than you may know, yet most of us spend our political time talking about what is happening in Washington DC. Don’t get us wrong, it all matters, but what impacts you the most is what is closest to you. So this week we bring on a special guest, Councilwoman Connie Grubbs, and talk about why she ran for a local office and why it is so vital not just to the citizens of the community but also how it ladders up to our state and national politics.