Andy Beshear Podcast

• Governor Laura Kelly, Governor Katie Hobbs and a Big Announcement

  Two great governors, two great conversations and one big announcement. Our latest episode comes to us from on-site at the Democratic Governors Association conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Andy joins Governor Katie Hobbs as she runs for re-election in the Grand Canyon state. She shares more about her track record, her social work roots and what exactly it is that makes Arizona so special. It's one of the top races to watch in 2026, tune in now as the race heats up. 🔥Then Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas hops on the mic to share her insights with Andy as he takes on his new role as the DGA chair. Governor Kelly went two for two as chair this year, securing big wins in New Jersey and Virginia. Hear directly from two Democratic governors in red states about how Dem govs are uniquely poised to stay laser focused on their people and get things done. And you may even hear a little hint about what's next for these two...And finally, we heard you loud and clear: by popular demand, Andy Beshear Podcast merch is officially available for purchase. 👕 Tune in to hear Will Beshear describe the new merch drop in Gen Z lingo and don't forget, Christmas is right around the corner! We've got the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list. ☕Let's get to it.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• America's Kids, A Thanksgiving Crashout and a Deepdive into AI

  This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, our guests are some of America’s kids. Hear directly from teenagers about the issues they are worried about, where they get their news and how they view our crazy world. Their answers may surprise you. It’s their turn to talk and our turn to listen. And for everyone in our inbox, comments and DMs asking where Andy got his Andy Beshear Podcast hat, you're not going to want to miss the big announcement at the end. 👀👕And we're back with John McConnell and Jon Rabonowitz – the Jo(h)ns – to talk about the important news of the week covering everything from Trump's Thanksgiving Day rant to Black Friday shopping. We're take a special deep dive into AI; the good, bad and the ugly.This week's In My Kentucky Accent is all about what a president should – and shouldn't – post on a major holiday. Hint: it's not that complicated.And finally, Will Beshear is back with a brand-new Gen Z Lingo and a bonus Ask Andy. What's Andy get roasted for around the house? Tune in to find out...It's a classic Andy Beshear Podcast chock full of meaningful conversation, raw honesty and some (really) off-script moments. Let's get to it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• The Best Of: Top Moments, Best Guests and a Look Back at the Laughs

  Welcome to a special bonus episode! Looking for a quick recap of the best moments of the Andy Beshear Podcast so far? We've got you. From music to horses to politics, Season 1 had been a wild ride in trying new things, having real conversations and bringing people across the country together. 🎧A few moments you won't want to miss: Meet Kentucky Derby winning trainer Kenny McPeek on-site at Churchill Downs, Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about Trump's attacks on farmers, Coach Cal deep dives about his legendary time at the University of Kentucky, movie producer and author Nicole Avant share why her dad was known as "The Black Godfather" and much more. It's been an incredible ride so far, and we've got much more to come. 📈 Thank you to our listeners who make it all possible. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe – it means a lot.On this podcast we are authentic, we talk like real human beings, we don't debate reality, we tell our "why" and most importantly, we have fun. 🫂 Let's keep building meaningful connections through lasting conversations, together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Congressman Clyburn, Learning from the Past and an Upsidedown Week in Politics

  This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy sits down with one of the most influential voices in modern American politics — Congressman James E. Clyburn — to talk leadership, legacy, and his new book, The First Eight. It's a special Thanksgiving episode so Rep. Clyburn and Andy kick it off with a few things we are thankful for this season. This living legend shares his why, how politics has changed since he started out and his hopes for the future of this beautiful nation.From Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani to Margerie Taylor Green's shocking announcement, it's been a topsy-turvy week in American politics and the Jo(h)ns are back to unpack it all. It's a special Thanksgiving episode plus someone's 48th birthday... 🎂👀One of America’s most respected statesmen. A week of jaw-dropping headlines. And plenty of trademark Jo(h)ns chaos.This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎙️ Happy Thanksgiving, podcast fam! 🦃 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Rob Sand, Phil Weiser and Government That Actually Works

  Top race to watch in 2026? Don't sleep on Rob Sand running to flip Iowa blue. He's a no-nonsense guy with a passion for getting things done.Andy welcomes Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand running for governor of the Hawkeye state. Sand’s story stretches from small-town Decorah to leading major corruption prosecutions, uncovering tens of millions in misspent taxpayer dollars, and creating the popular PIE program to boost government efficiency. They explore how Sand approaches accountability, why Iowa isn't what outsiders might expect, and how transparency in government matters now more than ever. He opens up about family life, growing up rural, his busy 100-townhalls-a-year schedule, and how he takes a little break from it all. Trust us, this is a race to watch next year. 👀Then, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joins the podcast to talk about a whirlwind week in American politics. A first-generation American whose family survived the Holocaust, Weiser has built a career at the intersection of justice, democracy, technology, and public service. ⚖️ Andy and AG Weiser dig into the Trump administration’s decision to restrict SNAP benefits, his fight to protect AmeriCorps and why he believes justice must always be personal.You don't want to miss this very special Ask Andy. 🤫 The Jo(h)ns interrogate Andy on his teenage fashion, his walkup song, alternate career paths and exclusive never-before-heard stories.Three conversations, two very different states, one theme: leaders who believe government can and should work for people.Tune in for brand new insights, raw honesty, and a few personal moments you won't hear anywhere else. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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