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
38 episodes
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 30JAN2026
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
Episode 19- 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 09JAN2026
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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Candidate Interview-William Compton US House KY District 2
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl interview William Compton, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's second district. Compton shares his journey from being a pu...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:16
Weekly Round Up 18DEC25
Catch this week’s installment of The Blue Dot’s Weekly Round-Up! Where the news is fast, and the facts are free.🎙️ Every Friday, we bring you the biggest stories of the week—all in 10 minutes o...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:51
Episode 17: Healthcare: A Kitchen Table Conversation with Dr. Chris Bolling
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss pressing healthcare issues with Dr. Chris Bolling, a pediatrician with over 35 years of experience. They explore the challenges facing Kentucky's healthcar...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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44:11
Blue Dot's Weekly Round Up 12DEC2025
Catch this week's Installment of The Blue Dot’s Weekly Round-Up! Where the news is fast, and the facts are freeEvery Friday, we’ll bring you the biggest stories of the week—all in 10 minutes or less. This week focuses on&...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:10
Special Edition: What's Happenin' in Your Holler-Breckinridge Co
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl engage with Democratic leaders from Breckenridge County, John Whipple and Chance Peterson. They discuss their backgrounds, motivations for running for office, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:33
Blue Dot's Weekly Round Up 05DEC2025
Catch this week's Installment of The Blue Dot’s Weekly Round-Up! 🚨 Where the news is fast, and the facts are freeEvery Friday, we’ll bring you the biggest stories of the week—all in 10 minutes or less.This week’s h...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:06
Special Edition-Candidate Interview-Stella Pollard - KY Senate District 20
Candidate Interview Alert!~ Catch this energetic episode of the Blue Dot Podcast with the one and only Stella Pollard. Stella is a dynamic tech leader and educator running for Kentucky State Senate – District 20. Stella shared her vision for be...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:44
Episode 16-Inside U.S. Security: DEI, Modernization, and Global Credibility with Lt. General Don Campbell
Join us for an insightful conversation with Lieutenant General Don Campbell, U.S. Army retired, as he shares his decades of experience in military leadership and strategic planning. From NATO's critical role in global security to the importance...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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40:43
Special Edition-Candidate Interview-Joel Willet, US Senate, KY
The @BlueDotPodcastKy sits down with US Senate Candidate, Joel Willet. Joel running for the open Senate seat in Kentucky which is currently occupied by Senator Mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:30
Episode 15- Mamaw’s Porch Meets the Blue Dot: Truth from Rural America
Brian and Natalie delve into the political landscape, focusing on how the Republican party has seemingly abandoned the majority of the population in favor of the wealthy elite. It also discusses the troubling normalization of issues surrounding...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:49
Special Edition: What's Happenin' in Your Holler-Owen County
The Blue Dot welcomes Mikayla Roark and Rachelle Ketron, two Democratic leaders in Owen County, Kentucky. They discuss their backgrounds, the importance of community engagement, and the pressing issues facing their constituents, including cost ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:07
Episode 14- Defending Democracy: A Veteran’s Perspective with Lt. Col. George Wright
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl honor military service members and their families, focusing on their courage and sacrifices. They welcome George Wright, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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51:00
Special Edition: From Neighbors to Change-Makers: Precinct-Level Engagement
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl talk with Denise Fritch and Jason Worms from the Kenton County Democratic Executive Committee to discuss the critical role of precinct-level training and involveme...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:20
Episode 13: The Power of the People: How Protests Shape Democracy and Why Labor Matters
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss the recent mass demonstrations across the United States, and the impact of Trump's presidency on American politics and labor rights. They are joined ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:27
Special Edition: Beyond the Bluegrass featuring David Pepper: Gerrymandering, Autocracy and the User's Guide to Save Democracy
In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl engage with David Pepper, a prominent author, political activist and former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. The conversation explores David's journey in politi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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