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The Wrap for Thursday, 9/24
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Rural voters believe the economy is worse now than before Trump’s second term
And rural approval of Trump has dropped from 56% to 48%
How White Supremacy keeps the working class divided
America’s economic elites have repeatedly used racial hierarchy to prevent Black and white workers from building power together.

Once again: Revenue growth through tax cuts is a mirage
And it’s a dangerous bet with long-term damage to our commonwealth
‘Go and Do Likewise:’ Beshear’s book touts Christian values (except when it comes to Bevin)
An insightful review by Linda Blackford
Mitch is Back? Bevin’s Out – w/Prof. Josh Douglas and Chelsea Kirk
Aaron, Chris & Kim cover whether Bevin's in jail & Mitch is ☠️ (for one last time?), then we meet a great Clark/Fayette House candidate, Chelsea Kirk for KY House District 73 and finally get Professor Joshua Douglas' take on the USPS SCOTUS decision. Join us on this week's…
Most voters support impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, poll finds
Recent UN reports accusing the US of war crimes specifically called out the defense secretary as bearing responsibility.

The Wrap for Tuesday, 9/22

Medical groups, patients sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements
Including patients from Kentucky

Beshear says McConnell’s return shows why the Senate Is “broken”
“I still have concerns, and I think anybody who actually watches the video [of McConnell] has concerns,” Beshear said.

Dembo campaign says AI used in Trump-linked PAC attack ad
Will ask PAC to take down the ad, since it breaks the law.

Russian journalists sound the alarm on Trump’s media ban
It happened there. It’s happening here.