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S02E10 - Interview with Mike Broihier, Candidate for US Senate

Original publish date April 14, 2020
This week we talk with Mike Broihier who is running in the Kentucky Democratic primary for US Senate.  The winner of the primary will face Mitch McConnell in the fall. You can find more information about Mike and his campaign at https://mikeforky.com/ Hosted by Roberto Henriquez, Amy Ferguson, and Ann Dickerson.

S02E08 - Shannon Fabert, Democratic candidate for US Congress Ky District 4

Original publish date March 31, 2020
This week we interview Shannon Fabert who is running in the Democratic primary for US Congress in Kentucky's district 4. This seat is currently held by Thomas Massie. Hosted by Roberto Henriquez, Amy Ferguson, and Ann Dickerson. You can find out more information by going to https://fabert2020.org/

S02E07 - Cow Patties and Bull Horns in the Time of Covid-19

 
We have an abbreviated episode this week after a brief break to update our technology in response to social distancing. On the plus side, we have added a Bull Horn award to recognize those doing good things in politics AND we announce that our podcast will now be weekly. Hosted by Roberto Henriquez, Ann Dickerson, and Amy Ferguson.

S02E06 - Candidate for Congress Dr. Alexandra Owensby

Original publish date March 3, 2020
This week we interview one of the Democratic candidates to represent District 4 in Congress, Dr. Alexandra Owensby. Alexandra Owensby's website: https://www.amowensby.com/ Indivisible Northern Kentucky District 4 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxm6vzUt57FSfX440DAybA Hosted by Roberto Henriquez, Ann Dickerson, and Amy Ferguson

S02E09 - Interview with Jason Stroude Candidate for KY Senate District 17

Original publish date April 7, 2020
This week we interview Jason Stroude who is running for Kentucky State Senate in District 17. We also finally have a sound effect for our Bullhorn award! https://www.strouded17.com/ https://www.facebook.com/StroudeD17/ Hosted by: Roberto Henriquez, Amy Ferguson, and Ann Dickerson.

S02E05 - Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 1 in the KY General Assembly

Original publish date February 18, 2020
We talk about SB8 regarding mandating armed officers in schools (UNFUNDED) and HB1 regarding tighter restrictions on food stamps. Hosted by Roberto Henriquez, Ann Dickerson, and Amy Ferguson.

S02E04 - LGBTQ Issues in the 2020 General Assembly

Original publish date February 2020
Our guest this week is Nisia Thornton who is discussing bills that particularly impact our LGBTQ community. Hosted by: Roberto Henriquez, Ann Dickerson, and Amy Ferguson.
Resources
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ - Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386. Go to TrevorChat➜ online instant messaging TrevorText is a confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678678.
https://www.translifeline.org/ - a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. 877-565-8860
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline : (888) 843-4564
The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resources National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) (advocacy) Transgender Law Center (TLC) (legal services and advocacy) Gender Proud (advocacy) Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) (legal services) Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) (legal services) Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) (advocacy) Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC) (advocacy) Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) (advocacy) Black Trans Advocacy (advocacy) Trans Latina Coalition (advocacy) Gender Spectrum (support for families, trans youth, and educators) Gender Diversity (support for families, trans youth, and educators) Trans Youth Equality Federation (support for families and trans youth) Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) (support for families and trans youth) TransTech Social Enterprises (economic empowerment) SPART*A (advocacy for trans military service members) Transgender American Veterans Association (advocacy for trans veterans) TransAthlete.com (info about trans athletes) TransLife Center at Chicago House (support services) Transgender Programs at LGBT Organizations GLAAD's Transgender Media Program (media advocacy) Freedom for All Americans (policy and legislative advocacy) PFLAG Our Trans Loved Ones (support for families of people who are trans) PFLAG Transgender Resources (resources for trans people and their families) PFLAG's Transgender Ally campaign (advocacy) COLAGE Kids of Trans Community (support for kids of trans parents) The Task Force's Transgender Civil Rights Project (advocacy) HRC's transgender resources (advocacy) Gender Identity Project at the NYC LGBT Center (support services) American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) (legal services) Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) Transgender Rights Project (legal services) National Center for Lesbian Rights - Transgender Law (legal services) L.A. LGBT Center's Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (economic empowerment) SF Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (economic empowerment)

S02E03 - Bills with Two Readings and Budget Discussion with Chris Tobe

Original publish date February 2020
We discuss bills in the Kentucky General Assembly that have had two readings. We then interview Chris Tobe (author of Kentucky Fried Pensions) about the 2020 state budget and why the lack of pension discussion is very troublesome. Hosted by Roberto Henriquez and Amy Ferguson. You can follow bills and happenings in the General Assembly at https://legislature.ky.gov/