Andy Beshear Podcast6 Nov 2025

Jim Messina, the SNAP Crisis and a Gen Z Lingo Pop Quiz

In this week’s episode, Andy sits down with Jim Messina, the strategist known as “the fixer” behind President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. From his days in the West Wing to managing one of the most data-driven campaigns in history, Messina shares what still matters most in politics today — trust, leadership, and connecting with working families. He reflects on lessons from President Obama’s steady hand, the future of political communication, and what gives him hope for American democracy. 🇺🇸

The Jo(h)ns round up the week’s biggest headlines, including new developments on SNAP benefits, tariff debates, healthcare costs, Ohio’s redistricting fight, and housing affordability. Plus, a quick recap from the world of sports including Tyler Shough's first start in the NFL, the end of the World Series, and special remembrance of former Governor Martha Layne Collins. And as a bonus, Andy's Halloween costume. Let's just say, it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. 🏘️

This week's In My Kentucky Accent is all about healthcare. Jesus said "A doctor is for the sick" and right now that human right is being stripped from rural communities and costs are increasing for Americans everywhere. We're better than this and Congress needs to act now.

And in a very special edition of Gen Z Lingo, Andy's daughter Lila challenges the team to a pop quiz and you may be surprised who emerges as the winner... we promise it wasn't rigged! 🏆

It’s a brand new episode about leadership, resilience, and restoring the chance at the American dream for all.

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Episoder(67)

250 Years In, Eyes on November: The Primed for 2026 Recap

This July marks 250 years since America declared its independence – and on this special America250 episode, Andy takes a step back to celebrate not just the country's birthday, but the people stepping...

2 Jul 1h 6min

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, Knowa De Baraso and Holding Nothing Back

With an alleged ceasefire in Iran, Andy Beshear sits down with former national security advisor Susan Rice, the only person in American history to serve as both National Security Advisor and Domestic ...

25 Jun 1h 10min

Adam Mockler, Mrs. Frazzled and Telling the Truth Online

This week, Andy Beshear sits down with two fearless voices in political media: YouTube star and political commentator Adam Mockler and former kindergarten teacher-turned-education-advocate Arielle Fod...

18 Jun 1h 15min

The Fight on Two Fronts: Iran and the Voting Rights Act with Rep.Gregory Meeks

The world is at an inflection point and so is American democracy. Gov. Andy Beshear sits down with Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, for a wide-r...

11 Jun 52min

Pride, Strength and Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson

Happy Pride Month! Today's guest, Kelley Robinson, is the President of the Human Rights Campaign, the largest civil rights organization in the United States. She made history as the first Black queer ...

4 Jun 58min

Kansas Democratic Governor Primary – Can We Keep Kansas Blue?

People have written Kansas off before. But Andy knows a little about that. This week we sit down with both Democrats running to be the next governor of Kansas – and they couldn't be more ready for thi...

28 Mai 50min

Gina Hinojosa, Isaiah Martin and Finally Flipping Texas Blue

It's a Texas-sized episode. People have been writing off Texas for 30 years, but 2026 may be really different. Our guests today are two people who refuse to believe the naysayers about Texas. Gina H...

21 Mai 56min

Ask Andy: Redistricting, Accountability, and The Big Question

This week's episode is all Andy. And SiriusXM co-host John Fugelsang! Every week on this podcast, Gov. Andy Beshear sits down with the people shaping American politics; governors, advocates, creators ...

14 Mai 50min