Andy Beshear Podcast

This week, Andy sits down with people fighting to protect our democracy on the frontlines. Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is on the ground running elections, protecting voter data from federal overreach, and keeping our systems secure even as resources dry up. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, has helped lead hundreds of legal actions to hold the Trump administration accountable, from voting rights to basic government transparency. They tell the truth about what's actually threatening our elections right now, what's happening in the courts to stop it, and what it's going to take to protect every American's right to vote heading into a critical midterm year. Plus, don't miss a special Ask Andy with some high school students with a lot of questions.

Democracy isn't self-executing – it only works when we do. It couldn't be a more timely or important conversation, tune in now.
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This week, Andy sits down with two leaders getting real results for real people. First, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, the first person of color and the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to lead America's eighth-largest city. Todd's spent his career in public service, from San Diego County's Health and Human Services Agency to the state legislature, and now as mayor, where he's tackling housing, homelessness and public safety head-on.

Then, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes calls in fresh off helping lead one of the biggest consumer protection settlements in years: a $17 billion deal with Meta over the harm social media has done to kids. It's a major win for families and a rare example of bipartisan cooperation, with more than 40 attorneys general from both parties coming together to get it done.

Andy and his guests dig into how government can actually work for people, and why progress doesn't require everyone to agree – it just requires people willing to show up and get something done anyway.

Plus, Andy shares an update on his upcoming book tour for "Go and Do Likewise." Tickets are moving fast, with several cities already sold out so don't forget to grab yours: AndyBeshear.com/Tour.

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This week, Andy sits down with two Southern Democrats fighting for their people: Proof that this fight isn't just happening on the coasts. First, Doug Jones, the former U.S. Senator from Alabama and now the Democratic nominee for governor. Before politics, Doug was the U.S. Attorney who reopened the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing case from 1963 decades later and secured convictions against the Klansmen responsible. Now he's running against Tommy Tuberville in a race that's tightened into a real dogfight, with data centers emerging as one of the defining issues – Doug's proposing a one-year moratorium to put real guardrails in place, while Tuberville's dismissed residents' concerns outright. They get into all of it, along with Medicaid expansion and what it actually takes for a Democrat to win statewide in the Deep South.

Then, Andy is joined by Congressman Morgan McGarvey, who represents Kentucky's 3rd District and is currently the only Democrat in Kentucky's entire congressional delegation. Morgan's spent his career in the trenches, from a decade in the Kentucky Senate to becoming the first freshman Democrat to pass a bill through the House. They talk about what it's actually like serving in Congress right now, what he's doing to push back on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, and what happens when we flip the House this November.

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This week, Andy sits down to talk about two of his favorite topics rolled into one episode: faith and basketball. He's joined by Father Peter Donohue, president of Villanova University since 2006, and Hall of Fame basketball coach Jay Wright, who led the Wildcats (not Kentucky, the other ones!) to two national championships and built Villanova into one of the most respected programs in the country. For nearly two decades, these two worked side by side – one running a university, one running a basketball team – and together built something that will outlast any single championship or strategic plan.

They get into leadership, faith, and what it actually takes to build a culture that holds up under mounting political pressure. Father Pete shares what it's been like leading a major Catholic university through nearly twenty years of change, what he's learned about calling and purpose along the way, and a prescription for a kinder, more just world. Jay opens up about the moment he knew it was time to step away from coaching, how college basketball has changed since he built his program, what he's learned since moving on, and some hot take Final Four predictions. And of course, a little Kentucky basketball talk along the way.

Plus, Andy and Jon sit down with Congressional baseball game MVP Rep. Morgan McGarvey (spoiler alert: next week's guest!) to discuss the hot topics of the week including Iran, gas prices, Trump as an asset or a threat on the campaign trail, the 2028 Democratic primary roadmap and a quick recap on what our former podcast guests are up to right now!

And don't forget, Andy's brand-new book, "Go and Do Likewise," on how we heal a broken country, is out September 22nd, and he's hitting the road on tour – find a stop near you: AndyBeshear.com/tour

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This week, Andy sits down with basketball legend, Hall of Famer and TV star Charles Barkley for a conversation that covers a lot of ground – because Charles never sticks to one lane. They talk early league memories, how modern day basketball differs from the old days, and where Charles sees the future of the sport going amidst all the recent controversy.

But this wouldn't be a real conversation with Charles Barkley without a little politics. He doesn't hold back on what he thinks Democrats still need to fix, on speaking out in support of immigrants, and on why he refuses to stay quiet just to protect his brand.

Basketball, politics, and zero filter. Welcome to the big league, let's get started.

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