Blue Dot Podcast

10/21/2026

🎙️ New Changemaker Candidate Conversations!
From the controversial Site Readiness Initiative to housing affordability, rapid development, infrastructure challenges, and government transparency, the decisions being made today will shape our community for decades to come.

In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's 2026 Changemakers Candidate Conversation Series Ben Bach for Kenton County Commissioner, District 2 joins us. A lifelong Kenton County resident, cloud engineer, and first-time candidate, Ben shares why he decided it was time to step up and get involved.

Rather than politics as usual, Ben discusses building trust through transparency, listening to residents, and ensuring growth works for the people who already call Kenton County home.

In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's 2026 Changemakers Candida...

10/20/2026

Wilanne Stangel for KY State Representative is fighting for a better future for Kentuckians. You can catch our full Candidate Conversation with her now wherever you get your podcasts or on our YouTube Channel. Links in bio

10/20/2026

We believe every candidate deserves a platform to share their vision and connect with voters. That's why we're excited to announce that all of our Candidate Conversations will now be broadcast on both Altafiber and Spectrum, thanks to the Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky.

Democracy works best when every voice has the opportunity to be heard, not just those backed by billionaires and special interests. We're proud to help give candidates a wider platform and voters better access to the conversations that matter most.
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10/20/2026

🎙️ New Changemaker Candidate Conversations!
Today we have Wilanne Stangel for KY State Representative, Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 69, for an engaging conversation about the issues that matter most to Northern Kentucky families.

Drawing from her years as an educator and library media specialist, Wilann shares why she's running for office and her vision for a government that is more responsive, connected, and accountable to the people it serves.

From rising grocery and housing costs to public education, healthcare access, SNAP benefits, and economic development, this discussion tackles the real challenges facing Kentuckians today.
https://youtu.be/HjtsN55cins
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In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's Change Maker Candidate Co...

10/20/2026

Unfortunately KET - Kentucky Educational Television has banned Melissa Strange for Congress from their publicly scheduled debate with her opponent, Elitist funded Eddie because they feel she hasn’t raised enough money. We at the Blue Dot give everyone a platform because elections shouldn’t be bought by trillionaires.

Tonight, Kentucky Educational Television (KET) will give Ed Gallrein 30 minutes to speak directly to the voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.

This broadcast was originally intended to be a debate. Instead, you will only hear from 1 candidate in a three person race. I was not given the opportunity to participate due to KET’s arbitrary fundraising requirement. Mr. Gallrein met that threshold because his campaign is funded by Billionaires, Corporate PACs, Lobbyists, and millions of dollars from outside our district. He paid for an expected win in the primary and now KET is allowing him a platform where you will be denied access to all the different opinions available to you at the ballot box.

The same opportunity was extended to him during the primary against Thomas Massie, but he declined. Now he accepts when there will be no one there to challenge him on his unpopular policies, and unconditional support of the president.

That is not Democracy. There are multiple candidates on the ballot for the 4th Congressional District who have stronger campaigns and better messaging. Candidates who actually want to help the people of our district.

10/19/2026

Did you know there is a constitutional amendment on the ballot in KY?? Read below to understand what it all means..

Kentucky voters will see a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot November 3.

Amendment 1 would change Section 77 of the Kentucky Constitution to limit the Governor’s power to issue pardons or commute criminal sentences during the period surrounding a gubernatorial election.

Currently, Kentucky’s Governor has the authority to grant pardons and reduce criminal sentences throughout the term of office, including the final days before leaving office.

The amendment would prohibit the Governor from granting pardons or commuting sentences beginning 60 days before a gubernatorial election and continuing until the fifth Tuesday following that election, when the new term begins.

The Governor would retain those powers during the remainder of the term.

Voting YES means you support changing the Kentucky Constitution to restrict the Governor’s pardon and commutation powers during that period.

Voting NO means you oppose the proposed restriction and want to leave the Governor’s existing constitutional authority unchanged.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to establish a constitutional restriction on the use of these powers during the transition between gubernatorial terms.

View our 2026 Voter Guide and make a plan to cast your ballot by November 3: https://kentoncountydemocrats.org/2026-voter-guide

10/19/2026

🎙️ New Changemaker Candidate Conversations! Steven Hoffman
For decades, Northern Kentuckians have known Stephen Hoffman as the man who has officiated more than 20,000 weddings. Now, he's joining the Blue Dot Podcast to share the remarkable stories, challenges, and experiences that have defined his public service career.

From performing bedside weddings for terminally ill patients to officiating the region’s first legal same-sex marriage, Hoffman reflects on some of the most meaningful moments of his life and work. He also explains the important role of Kenton County Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, discusses why the position remains partisan in Kentucky, and shares why serving every resident, regardless of politics or background, remains his top priority.

🎧 Listen now and get to know the candidate seeking to represent District 1.

In this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's 2026 Changemakers Candida...

10/19/2026

Brant Owens for Campbell County Commissioner joins the Blue Dot to talk about a lot of things… one of which is why you should give a “hoot” about your County’s Commissioner races- Full pod to drop soon!

10/17/2026

Amazing!! Melissa Strange for Congress is coming in strong! This is the time to be loud, proud and excited to GOTV!!

10/16/2026

🎙️ New Changemaker Candidate Conversation!
What happens when a Campbell County native and Army veteran decides it's time for new leadership in Frankfort? Join us as Joshua Baker for Kentucky State Senate - District 24 shares why he's stepping into politics and why he believes we Kentucky deserve better.
Hear his vision for transparent, accessible leadership that stays connected to the people it serves.
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