Blue Dot
Northern Kentucky’s premier Political Podcast.
This is your ultimate source for in-depth analysis, lively discussion, and comprehensive coverage of the political landscape in Northern Kentucky.
Brought to you by the Kenton County Democratic Executive Committee.
Episodes
53 episodes
Weekly Round Up: From Precincts to Protests
This week’s roundup dives into what’s happening locally and nationally—from grassroots organizing in Northern Kentucky to key legislative updates, upcoming protests, and the growing housing affordability crisis.We’re talking real ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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11:00
From Shortages to Solutions: Fixing The Housing Crisis
Affordable housing is a growing crisis across Kentucky, affecting communities in all 120 counties. In this episode of The Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl are joined by housing expert Gil Guthrie to break down ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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45:44
Weekly Round Up-Billions, Bills, Bourbon Tax and Ballots
In this week’s Weekly Roundup, Natalie and Brian look at the growing squeeze on working families: rising costs tied to global conflict, a proposed alcohol tax increase in Kentucky, and the ongoing push to tighten voting requirements nationwide....
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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11:17
Weekly Round Up: Strange Bills, Serious Consequences, and a Smart Plan for Kenton
In this week's episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl tackle the latest political absurdities emerging from Kentucky. With a focus on the attempts to cut vital programs and the introduction niche legislation th...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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10:47
Failure Factory: What Baltimore Schools Can Teach Us About Public Education Nationwide
In this episode of The Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl examine the state of public education through a national lens, reviewing systemic failures uncovered in Baltimore City Public Schools. Joined by Emmy‑winn...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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40:01
Weekly Round Up: Organizing at Home, Chaos Abroad
In this week's round up, the Blue Dot covers growing Democratic energy in Northern Kentucky, key Kentucky legislative bills as the session winds down, and Governor Beshear’s priorities for the region. The episode also tackles escalating nationa...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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10:53
Candidate Interview- People-Centered Politics with Sarah Froelich, for Kenton County Commissioner
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl interview Sarah Froelich, a candidate for Kenton County Commissioner. Sarah shares her background in local government, her vision for the role, and the importance of com...
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Candidate Interview- Lt. Col. Amy McGrath
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, Amy McGrath discusses her journey as a candidate for the United States Senate, focusing on her personal experiences with the healthcare system and her advocacy for reform. She highlights the challenges f...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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37:51
Weekly Round Up: The State of Delusion Speech, Loopholes in the Legislature and the Fight for Your Rights
In these 10 Minutes of Truth, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss significant political events, including Trump's State of the Delusion address, Kentucky's legislative actions regarding education and voter ID laws, and the implicati...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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10:31
The Power of the Local Voice: A Grassroots Guide with Missy Spears
In a world where community voices often go unheard, grassroots organizing stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Today’s episode of the Blue Dot Podcast features Missy Spears, an advocate, activist, and independent journalist, who has dedi...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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27:02
Weekly Round Up: Grocery affordability, Frankfort is impotent and Free Speech is Under Attack
On this episode, we dive into what’s happening in Frankfort, where the Republican‑led legislature has stalled bills that would help Kentuckians, while the impacts of last year’s so‑called “Big Beautiful Bill” are already being felt—most notably...
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10:42
Educators’ voices, advocacy, and the state of public education in KY
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Danielle Bell engage with veteran educator and union leader Kelly Reed to discuss the current state of education in Northern Kentucky. They explore the vital role of teacher u...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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Weekly Round Up: Beshear's approval, The Save America Scam and Epstein's Cover Up Continues
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss the latest developments in Kentucky politics, including the importance of volunteer recruitment for the Democratic Party, Governor Beshear's high approval ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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11:46
Candidate Interview-William Whalen KY House 64
In the latest episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl engage with William Whalen, a candidate for the Kentucky House of Representatives District 64. With a rich background in union work and a deep understanding ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:46
Weekly Round Up: KY Dems Plan, Right to Work Under Attack and McConnel is Hospitalized
In this week’s episode of The Blue Dot, Brian and Natalie recap a busy stretch of candidate interviews ahead of Kentucky’s May 19th Primary and outline the show’s upcoming episodes They cover several major stories from around...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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10:40
Candidate Interview-Erin Petrey US Congressional District 6 for KY
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, Erin Petrey, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Kentucky's sixth district, shares her journey from a rural upbringing to a career in diplomacy and infrastructure development. She discusses her motiva...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:15
Candidate Interview- Nicholas McHargue KY House District 64
In the latest episode of the Blue Dot podcast, host Natalie MacDonald and co-host Brian Koehl engage with Nicholas McHargue, a passionate candidate for Kentucky House District 64. As a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and Vice President o...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:10
Weekly Round Up: Budget Cuts, Real Consequences, and a Grassroots Response
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss the significant impact of grassroots activism on political change, particularly in response to recent events surrounding immigration and the Trump administ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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9:51
Candidate Interview-Bryan Snapp KY House District 69
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl engage with Brian Snapp, a candidate for Kentucky House District 69. The conversation covers Snapp's motivations for running, his key priorities including affordab...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:12
Blue Dot Weekly's Round Up 23JAN26
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss the latest political developments, focusing on Kentucky state budget issues, controversial education bills, national concerns regarding ICE, and Trump's re...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:43
Blue Dot's Weekly Round Up 16JAN26
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl explore the Kentucky Democrats’ newly released 2026 platform, “A Common Vision for the Commonwealth.” The plan focuses on five key priorities—food ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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11:42
People over politics-How policies like healthcare cuts affect real lives
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl put people over politics by exploring how policy decisions impact real lives; focusing on the critical impact of funding cuts on medical research. They are ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:43
Weekly Round Up: KY's 60-Day Sprint: Medicaid, Minimum Wage, and the State of the Commonwealth
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast's Weekly Round Up, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl provide a comprehensive roundup of the week's events in Kentucky. They discuss the start of the General Assembly's 60-day legislative session, hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:52
Candidate Interview-Logan Forsythe, US Senate Kentucky
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl interview Logan Forsythe, a candidate for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat. Logan shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to becoming an attorney and now a pol...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:32
Episode 18-Wrapping Up the Year with a Political Roast!
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl reflect and roast the tumultuous political landscape of 2025 with Mamaw from Mamaw’s Porch and Politics. They discuss the implications of executive orders, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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