Aaron, Nema and Kim cover the Kentucky news of the weak, then welcome State Senator, and Democratic Floor Leader, Senator Gerald Neal to share his views on Frankfort, and how he's viewing opportunities for thoughtful legislation, and when it's time to "elevate" the conversation, a la his Tik Tok confrontation with Sen. Max Wise over DEI policies in Kentucky.
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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/republican-thomas-massie-of-kentucky-says-iraq-attack-violates-constitution-trump-campaign-promises/
https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/08/27/economic_justice/
INTERVIEW: Sen. Gerald Neal - Louisville’s 33rd Senate District and Minority Floor Leader
https://www.tiktok.com/@politicalwiz/video/7483502067189861674?_t=ZP-8xVXArTX8Fq&_r=1
CALL TO ACTION: No, Mitch, we won't "get over it" - reject deadly medicaid cuts!
Send your message here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/defend-medicaid-reject-health-coverage-cuts-in-the-big-horrible-bill
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Episode 216 was produced by Annabel Nagel
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