Capybaras at the Capitol
Aug 7, 20261h 13m
Sen. McConnell gives a health update, RFK, Jr. does some good in KY, a debate over hemp is ongoing in Washington, and KPW searches for signs of life in the Red's front office.
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KY Political News, notes and random thoughts from Tres Watson, the former Spokesman of the Republican Party of Kentucky, Democratic consultant and movie producer Jared Smith, and PR professional Abby Piper along with a rotating cast of Republican and Democratic political operatives, former elected officials and and reporters.
Unknown Host hosts Kentucky Politics Weekly, a news show with 315 episodes published.
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