The Bluegrass Blues Podcast

The Bluegrass Blues Podcast

Author: Jesse Lewis and Amy Singz Language: English Episodes: 28
There's a particular rhythm to life in Derby City, a beat that feels both timeless and urgently of the moment. The Bluegrass Blues Podcast taps directly into that rhythm, moving beyond the headlines to explore the real political and social currents shaping the community. Hosts Jesse Lewis and Amy Singz don't just report the news; they get into the how and the why, examining the government decisions and cultural shifts that affect daily life. Each conversation feels like pulling up a chair at a local diner for a frank, often surprising, talk about where we're from and where we might be headed. You'll hear nuanced discussions that grapple with fundamental questions of identity and purpose-what it means to be part of this place, the challenges it faces, and the collective responsibility of its citizens. This isn't a broadcast from a distant studio; it's a grounded dialogue born from the streets and neighborhoods, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the forces at play. Tune in to this podcast for a thoughtful, sometimes gritty, but always authentic take on the issues that matter, straight from the heart of the Bluegrass.
Episodes
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 28 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:28
Our primary election “autopsy” (GOP is evil, Dems are incompetent); a medical emergency portends sad future for Kentucky; get out and visit the state, and Shakespeare is back in Louisville (to like or not to like, with a…
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:04
Election Day in Kentucky and its implications, IVF in the courts and we're out of town at home and abroad.
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:40
The Kentucky Derby is at our throats, primary elections are just around the corner and finding relaxation in the countryside and the cityscape.
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:58
Self-care in trying times, the villainy of the ultrarich, Kentucky elections, national politics and why developers shouldn’t hold public office.
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:24
Who attended the No Kings Rally? Why are more people showing up at protests? ICE continues to terrorize locals. What’s with the homosocial atmosphere in the White House (since women are being kicked out)? And our take on…
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:45
"No Kings" rallies coming as Iran War continues; higher oil prices in the Bluegrass state; MAGA muddies state legislature; Chumps for Trump debate; why are we so unhealthy; disrespect for women's sports on the local leve…
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 22 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:49
WAR! What is it good for? Kentucky legislators and candidates react to Iran bombing. Republican budget actions hurt the Bluegrass State (as usual). The women of Black History Month. Our neighborhood is featured in an HBO…
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:50
Black History Month and the history of American oppression; Kentucky Republicans continue to act against constituents’ interests; municipal legislators fall short (again); dealing with ICE; another failure in journalism,…
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
Ice makes roads dangerous while ICE threatens lives. The Kentucky Legislature at its worst. National videoconferencing, and Bluegrass musicians win awards.
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:04
A discussion on the health, education and human-services failures we’re seeing in Kentucky. How our Democratic politicians are failing us, and a little sports talk at the end!