The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 22

The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 22

Author: Jesse Lewis and Amy Singz March 2, 2026 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 documentary and fine dining in NuLu.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 32

The Bluegrass Blues Podcast
Podcast Episodes
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!
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:41
Thoughts for the New Year, what we did for the holidays, how to join the resistance in the Bluegrass and how war, abortion and healthcare affect Kentuckians.
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:15
Our Thanksgiving holiday tempered by ICE appeasement (the reason we can't trust our elected officials), political candidates don't understand what offices they should seek, dealing with wealth and affordability, a pitch…
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:33
Traveling abroad and domestically, the effect of the UPS plane crash on the Derby City, the political impact of Mamdani and MTG, shortcomings of the Louisville education system and making a difference in the Bluegrass St…
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:35
No Kings rallies across America, media shortcomings, government shutdown continues, while food prices rise. White House demolition meets Argentine payoff. And finding good cheesecake.
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:13
Dealing with the government shutdown: Is it safe to fly and what's happening at national parks? Kentucky Democrats on the campaign trail. Reflections on the art fair (show) and a slowdown at the Speed.
The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:14
Rapture aftermath and shortcomings (instead of second comings); why our congressman fails us; entertaining past times, and artistic expectations for the future.