ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is a statewide grassroots organization working for a new balance of power and a just society. As we work together we build our strength, individually and as a group, and we find solutions to real life problems. We use direct action to challenge – and change – unfair political, economic and social systems. Our membership is open to all people who are committed to equality, democracy and non-violent change.
Average audio length:
55 minutes
English
United States
9 episodes
since May 12, 2017
episodic
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In this episode, we recap what exactly went down with GOP health bill in the Senate, and how Kentuckians organized for action against it. From a round-the-clock people's hearing to a surprise visit from Vice President Pence, it's clear we've had a busy summer in Kentucky. Because tax cuts for the w…
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Republicans in Congress waited 7 years to repeal and replace Obamacare. Now that they have the chance, we'll take a look at what exactly they've come up with. But one major piece of the AHCA - the GOP's alternative to Obamacare - involves repealing medicaid expansion for states like Kentucky. In th…
A few weeks ago, the Bluegrass Community Foundation here in Lexington organizing a city-wide conversation about our vision for our city. Over 100 gatherings across the city sprung up, asking one thing - what sort of Lexington do you want to see? KFTC members here in Central Kentucky hosted a potluc…
In the U.S., LGBT discrimination is still legal in 30 states. Kentucky is one of them. Since the 90's, grassroots activists have been fighting for the civil rights of LGBT individuals across the commonwealth. We'll look at the Fairness movement today on a state level; we'll also hear from residents…
What happens when the minority party catapults itself into supermajority power, for the first time in almost 100 years? On this month’s show, we’re taking a look at the new Frankfort - who’s calling the shots, and who is showing up in resistance. After a deep breath on the first day back at the cap…
What happens when one party sweeps an election? Where do we go from here? In this episode, PTTP producers reflect on a devastating loss in Kentucky and beyond. Also, we sit down with Sellus Wilder to discuss the future of progressive movement in Kentucky - from the city to the holler.
What's the deal with nonpartisan elections? How can we get more progressive candidates on the ballot? What's it like to vote for the first time as a US citizen?
With one week left until Election Day, we take a look at these questions and more. Tune in to hear what keeps some people from voting, wa…
In this episode of the Power to the People, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth explores the who, what, when, where and why of voting in Kentucky. As we dive into our pre-election voter empowerment work at KFTC this fall, we take a look at underrepresented populations in Kentucky, and think about how …
Hi! And welcome to our first episode! This segment of Power to the People highlights the work of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth: a state-wide social justice organization that has been building grassroots power for over 35 years.
In this episode, we invite you to come along with us to our annual …
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