Pure Politics: Recent Episodes
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Your source for news and analysis about Kentucky campaigns, elections, state and local government and the Commonwealth’s federal delegation. Pure Politics airs on Spectrum News weeknights at 7pm and 11:30pm EST.
Lexington mayor Jim Gray continues to tour the 6th district announcing his run for Congress. Pure Politics talks with Gray about President Trump, the polling and attacks from the left.
Pendleton County is home to Kincaid Lake State Park, and artificial lake created in 1961. Spectrum News' Don Weber takes a look at what the park offers visitors
Democratic consultant Matt Wyatt discusses the state of Frankfort and areas where the Democratic Party is experiencing renewed support.
Kevin Wheatley talks with State Representative Jim Wayne about the questions currently surrounding a secret sexual harassment settlement involving former House Speaker Jeff Hoover and three other lawmakers.
Spectrum News' Kevin Wheatley and Richard Essex discuss the week's biggest headlines out of Frankfort.
The head of a superintendent association is advocating for a different type of pension plan for educators.
A secretive group is backing Governor Bevin on radio and TV. Who are they? We're peeling back the layers.
Spectrum News' Kevin Wheatley sits down with State Senator Jimmy Higdon, who has served as the Republican caucus' whip since 2015 and is now preparing for a new role in the upcoming legislative session as Senate President pro tem.
Bryan Hubbard, CHFS Commissioner, discusses a recent report which indicates a 250% increase in disability enrollment over the past 35 years.
Lawmakers go to Asbury University hoping to find out how effective film tax credits have been
An analysis after Governor Bevin and legislative leaders reveal their pension proposal.
Changing adoption in Kentucky - Representative Joni Jenkins gives us an update on what priorities the state's adoption task force has set moving into the 2018 general session.
The incoming director of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association discusses potential pension reforms.