Aaron and Dr. Clardy dig in on the current war on progress with professor and author of the new book, "The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea," David Oppenheimer, then get an update on #KYGA26 from Rep. Adrielle Camuel. #ColonelsOfTruth

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BITIN' LIST:
Dr. Clardy - Sect of "War" Pete Hegseth
Aaron - KY Sen. Gex Williams and his most recent anti LGBTQ+ legislation
https://queerkentucky.com/kentucky-sb-351-gex-williams-transgender-teacher-ban/
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314855923.html
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/03/03/proposed-makeover-of-utility-regulator-met-with-warnings-consumers-would-lose-their-voice/
INTERVIEW: Prof. David B. Oppenheimer, author of "The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea"
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-diversity-principle-the-story-of-a-transformative-idea-david-b-oppenheimer/917e152ccf168887
CAPITAL CORNER: Rep. Adrielle Camuel
CALL TO ACTION:
Call the switchboard!!! 1-800-372-7181
Oppose SB 8 - Urge full Senate to oppose
Support HB755 - Help form unions in private employers!
Support HB346 - Help our workforce
Support HB 380 - Create important crypto protections!! Call full house!
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Episode 249 was produced by Parker Williams
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Kim and Aaron connect with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky regarding the restoration of voting rights and other legislation they're watching in #KYGA26 and then hear from State Representative Adam Moore on the budget, food stamps and independent voters. #ColonelsOfTruth
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Lexington Postcarding Night, Mon. March 2nd https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/
Richmond Postcarding Event, Sat. March 7th https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/888815/
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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314759611.html
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/02/24/kentucky-would-opt-into-federal-plan-for-private-school-tuition-aid-under-gop-bill/
https://theinteriorjournal.com/2026/02/22/bill-requiring-dna-sample-passes-house/
CAMPAIGN CORNER: Margie Charasika, LWVKY
Restoration of Voting Rights, Chair
https://www.lwvky.org/legislativeadvocacy
INTERVIEW: Rep. Adam Moore
https://www.kydeservesmoore.com/home
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Episode 248 was ably produced by Nate Orshan
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Aaron, Kim and Nate connect with two HS public education advocates about the ...interesting... approach to KY schools from the General Assembly... and their NEW BOOK. Also, we get a GA update from Fairness Campaign's Chris Hartman! #ColonelsOfTruth

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/02/18/ky-senate-committee-backs-bill-to-restore-voting-rights-to-some-with-felony-convictions/
Call 800-372-7181 and tell your lawmakers to SUPPORT SB 80 and Restoring Voter Rights!

https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/02/18/floridas-desantis-jabs-back-at-beshear-while-in-ky-to-push-balanced-budget-amendment/
Call 800-372-7181 and tell your lawmakers to OPPOSE a dangerous constitutional convention!

CAMPAIGN CORNER: Chris Hartman, KY Fairness Campaign
SB 72 - Healthcare Discrimination Bill! Call 800-372-7181 and tell your House Member to OPPOSE!
Join the Fairness Lobby Day and Rally - 2/25/26 Details and RSVP: https://fairness.org/Rally

INTERVIEW: Kentucky Student Voice Team - Lucy Carter and Maggie Donworth
SB114 - Ends School Board Democracy in Lou & Lex! Call 800-372-7181 and tell your lawmakers to OPPOSE!
Get the KSVT book ksvt.org/rose/book
Learn more at www.ksvt.org & RSVP for the event in Danville at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981552926144?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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Episode 247 was produced by Parker Williams

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