The Blue Dot Podcast
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.
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Episodes
113 episodes
Changemaker Conversation: Sarah Froleich Kenton Co Commissioner District 1
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's 2026 Changemaker Candidate Conversation Series, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Sarah Froelich, candidate for Kenton County Commissioner, District 1. Drawing o...
Changemaker Conversation: Laurie Campbell KY House District 7
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's 2026 Changemaker Candidate Conversation Series, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Laurie Campbell, Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 7 in Daviess County. A former edu...
Weekly Round Up: Housing, High Stakes & the Midterm Countdown
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 ...
Changemaker Conversation: Aaron Curran for KY House District 65
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...
Changemaker Conversations: Melissa Strange for KY's 4th Congressional District
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.
The Future Is on the Ballot: Blue Dot's 2026 Candidate Endorsements
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 k...
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Weekly Round Up: The Politics of Showing Up
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...
Can Kentucky Flip the Senate? Charles Booker Thinks So
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Kentucky Senate candidate Charles Booker to discuss his journey from Louisville's West End to becoming one of the state's most recogn...
Get Out the Vote and Clean Up the Mess
With Election Day approaching, Natalie and Brian break down what voters need to know about registration, absentee ballots, and early voting in Kentucky. They discuss a major Supreme Court ruling protecting mail-in voting, the importance of gras...
Health Care Shouldn't Depend on Your ZIP Code- Conversation with Rick Wurst, CEO OneQuest Health
OneQuest Health CEO Rick Wurth joins the Blue Dot podcast to discuss the future of behavioral health care in Kentucky. From its origins as a Northern Kentucky orphanage nearly 150 years ago to its current role serving thousands of families, One...
9/11 Remembrance, Bevin's Arrest, and the Fight for November
In this week’s Blue Dot Podcast Weekly Roundup, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl begin with a heartfelt remembrance of September 11, reflecting on the courage, sacrifice, and national unity that emerged in the wake of tragedy. They discuss the...
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NKY Sierra Club, Protecting Farmland, Influencing Policy and Advocating for People
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl speak with Andrea Ankrum, Environmental Health Chair for the Northern Kentucky Sierra Club, about the power of local environmental action. Andrea shares how Sierra Cl...
Young Voices, Big Ideas: Chris Herrmann for Erlanger City Council
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Chris Herrmann, candidate for Erlanger City Council, to discuss his vision for the city's future and why local government matters more than ever.
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Winning Elections: The Playbook with Strategist Trey Hieneman
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with veteran Kentucky political strategist Trey Hieneman to discuss what it will take for Democrats to win elections in Kentucky—both in 2...
Mail-ins, Mid-terms and Data Center Tax Breaks-Who's Fighting for You
This week, Natalie and Brian remember the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, whose generosity transformed communities across Kentucky and beyond. They also break down Kentucky's controversial data center tax breaks, the latest developments...
Young Voices, Big Impact: Kentucky High School Democrats are Leading
Young people aren’t just the future of politics—they are leading right now.In this episode of The Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Ezra Anglin, Programs Director for the Ken...
From Flock Fights to Election Night Upsets -This Week in a Flash
Flock cameras face growing resistance in Northern Kentucky as Fort Mitchell votes to end its contract and residents continue pushing back in Independence. Plus, we break down surprising primary election results in Florida, South Carolina, an...
When Women Run, Communities Win- Spotlight on Emerge KY
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Blair Haydon, Executive Director of Emerge Kentucky, to discuss the organization’s mission of recruiting, training, and empowering Democratic wome...
Education, Emerging Tech & Accountability: This Week in Your Neighborhood
In this week’s Blue Dot Podcast Weekly Roundup, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl cover the biggest political and community stories shaping Kentucky. They discuss Governor Andy Beshear’s ongoing push for universal pre-K education, including the...
The Kentucky We Deserve: A Conversation with Rep. Ann Gay Donworth
Kentucky could move faster on pre-K, schools, housing, and reproductive freedom - if the legislature reflected the people demanding change. State Representative Ann Gay Donworth explains why the fights over education and health car...
90 Days to Go: Local Races, Big Issues, and the Road to November
With just 90 days until Election Day, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl break down the latest political developments in Northern Kentucky, across the Commonwealth, and on the national stage. They discuss volunteer opportunities, grassroots orga...
From Service to Flipping Seats in the Statehouse; A Conversation with Rep. Adam Moore
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl welcome Kentucky State Representative Adam Moore, who flipped House District 45 in 2024. Moore discusses his first term in Frankfort, including the c...
Bourbon, Ballots & Billion-Dollar Boondoggles
This week on the Blue Dot Podcast, Natalie and Brian tackle a whirlwind of political headlines, from Mitch McConnell's continued disappearance from the public eye and the drama surrounding Fancy Farm, to Governor Andy ...
Transparency, Healthcare, and Hope: Josh Baker's Vision for Kentucky
In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast, hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Josh Baker, Democratic candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 24. Baker discusses his background as a veteran and hospitality i...
Weekly Round Up: Rocky Launches, Beshear Delivers and The Vandal is Found!
In this week’s Blue Dot Podcast Weekly Roundup, Brian Koehl andguest co-host Nisia Thornton break down Kentucky’s biggest politicaldevelopments, along with the continuing laughable, yet also dangerous, foiblesof the Trump a...
