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The podcast making sense of Kentucky politics for working families. Get past the political soundbites and dive into the kitchen table issues shaping the Commonwealth—from protecting public education and expanding healthcare to economic growth and good-paying jobs. We bring you straightforward Democratic commentary, local candidate insights, and raw analysis on the decisions that actually impact your daily life. Brought to you by the Kenton County Democratic Executive Committee. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and join the conversation shaping Kentucky’s future.

Recent Episodes

Weekly Round Up: Housing, High Stakes & the Midterm Countdown

Send us Fan Mail This week, Natalie and Brian break down the latest national political developments heading into the 2026 midterms, discuss what Kentucky voters need to know about early voting and absentee ballots, and examine a new Kenton County housing study that highlights growing affordability challenges. They also take a look at a local Park Hills zoning dispute that has reached the U.S. Supreme Court and could have broader implications for religious liberty and local land-use laws. Tune...

11 MIN

Changemaker Conversation: Aaron Curran for KY House District 65

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's Changemaker Candidate Conversation Series, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Aaron Curran, candidate for Kentucky House District 65. A lifelong resident of the district and longtime public defender, Curran shares how his experience in the courtroom shaped his belief that government works best when it listens to everyday people instead of focusing on partisan divides. Aaron discusses what he's hearing from voters across t...

14 MIN

Changemaker Conversations: Melissa Strange for KY's 4th Congressional District

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl kick off their 2026 Changemakers Candidate Conversation Series with Melissa Strange, Democratic candidate for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. Melissa shares the personal motivation behind her campaign, describing her frustration with political division, dysfunction, and a government that many younger Americans have never seen work effectively. She discusses what she's hearing from voters a...

15 MIN

The Future Is on the Ballot: Blue Dot's 2026 Candidate Endorsements

Send us Fan Mail With Election Day just 32 days away, the Blue Dot Podcast team shares its official candidate endorsements and previews upcoming candidate interviews that will air on TBNK public access channels. Hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss key federal, state, county, and local races, emphasizing the impact voters' choices will have on issues such as public education, healthcare, infrastructure, government transparency, economic development, and affordability. The episode h...

14 MIN

Weekly Round Up: The Politics of Showing Up

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Blue Dot Podcast, Natalie flies solo for a fast-paced roundup of political news, campaign momentum, and Democratic organizing across Kentucky. She previews two major upcoming initiatives: the release of official candidate endorsements and the launch of the 2026 Changemaker Series, featuring in-depth candidate conversations at the Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky (TBNK). Natalie highlights recent candidate forums where Democratic county comm...

8 MIN