Jerry Abramson was the mayor of Louisville. Jerry is outspoken about his city that has had racial disharmony. He talks about those early struggles.
Bob Babbage is the state auditor. He talks of the legacy of his grandfather, Keen Johnson, and the responsibility to citizens.
Scottie Baesler is the much-heralded Mayor of Lexington and candidate for governor. Baesler explains how to run a city in a time of change.
Walter Baker is a former advisor to Reagan and state senator from Glassco. Baker is an independent in the tradition of John S. Cooper. This tape reflects that maverick idea.
Robert Bell was an NFL referee and attorney in Lexington. Mr. Bell is deceased.
Russell Below is the former superintendent of schools here in Henderson County. He talks in great detail about that period of time.
Don Blanford was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Kentucky. He is very lucid in his discussions of his efforts to unseat the Speaker Bobby Richardson.
David Boswell was a state representative and the state agricultural commissioner. Boswell speaks to the effort to utilize industrial revenue bonds to develop new industries instead of robbing the downtown merchants. His discussion of marketing of Kentucky's products was well drawn. His discussion of money and the race for political office is outstanding.
Fred Bradley was a State Senator and son of the last of an old time printing family from Providence. He speaks to the future of our state.
John Brock has been Superintendent of Schools during one of the greatest periods of change. Brock does not dodge the questions in this tape.
John Y. Brown, Jr. is the former Governor of Kentucky and former owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
John Y. Brown, Sr. was a life long opponent of Happy Chandler. Brown was a gentle man who was not fully utilized politically.
Jim Buley was former Judge of Henderson County. Buley spent over a decade as a magistrate. Buley has a world of knowledge about the working of fiscal court.
Frank Burke was a congressman during the era of John F. Kennedy. He speaks of the different campaigns in the city of Louisville.
Ward Burnette was agricultural commissioner at the time of the interview. Burnette was considered to be one of the brightest lights in the history of the department. Within months his career would collapse.
James Carter is the brother of Tim Lee Carter and long time commonwealth judge. His tape tells of his service to the state and of his brother's service.
Fred Cowan was the Attorney General of the state of Kentucky. He was a candidate for Lt. Governor. Cowan has started a program to protect the ballot.
Bill Cox is former candidate for Lt. Governor. He speaks of that election and how much more that an insider would know.
Fran Curci, Parks Commissioner and former University of Kentucky football coach.
Drexell Davis is a long time state government official. He speaks of the annual shift of office every four years.
Brenner Ehler was Secretary of State. He talks of being an outsider and finding his way into state government after a long career of post-master.
Jo Ferguson is a historian and former attorney general. Ferguson's tape is a course in state government.
Larry Forgy is one of the leaders of the state republican party. Forgy was campaign director in Kentucky for Ronald Reagan.
Ed Francis is a lobbyist and former advisor to various governors. His tape is a course in state government.
Dick Frymire’s tape is a good tape. It takes into consideration all of the folk arts. He tells of his unusual way of predicting events and of his inventions. It is a joy to see.
Bill Gooch is a former state trooper. He talks about great unsolved crimes in Henderson County.
John Hall was a senator in the Kentucky Senate. He speaks of the law that he proposed that led to protection of the dead. He speaks of some things that the government should and should not do.
John Harper is a state representative and former candidate for governor on the Republican label. His ideas are crisp and new.
Paul Herron was the Henderson County Judge. He tells about his duties and about his auction business.
John Stanley Hoffman was the judge, state representative, and organizer of many services in Kentucky. His insight is fresh due to his association with many insiders.
Hoppy Hopkins was a long time political figure in McLean County. Hopkins talks about his style of government and politics.
Larry Hopkins is the United State Representative and candidate for governor of the Republican Party. Hopkins explains why he became a representative.
John Hull was very active in support of the contras. He speaks candidly of time in prison of Costa Rica and of efforts of communists there.
Mae Street Kidd is a former member of the Kentucky Legislature. She was the first agent for Mammoth life. She was on the board of the Lincoln Institute. She was in the Red Cross in Europe.
Henry Lackey was state senator and a son of the Henderson Mayor, Hecht Lackey. Lackey is the owner of a pioneering area radio station, WSON. His tape is excellent. Also, another tape includes his discussion with his mother, Becky, about his father.
Joe Leery is an attorney in Frankfort who advised Combs and Chandler. He is credited with managing several state campaigns and writing a host of laws. Few have the insight of Joe Leery.
Gross Clay Lindsay is a former member of the State House of Representatives. He was active in the court reforms that have given us our current court system.
Mike Maloney is a state senator and long time advocate for fiscal responsibility. It is said he knows more about finance than people who plan the budget do.
Robert Martin was the President of Eastern State University, and an employee of the State Department of Education, and the State Legislator. Martin was the author of the Minimum Foundation Law.
Bob Matthews was the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Matthews was a friend of Combs and an insider during the time that many decisions were made that affect the state today.
Terry McBrayer was a candidate for Governor. He is extremely active on board and groups that work for a better Kentucky.
Alice McDonald was the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Her tape is very good because of her ability to face the issues and to speak directly and honestly.
Sam McElroy speaks of his era in the House of Representatives and of his efforts to design the license plate. He speaks of the lottery and how he feels the people should decide.
Carl Melton was the Circuit Court Judge for Henderson County. He was also a State Representative for Henderson. He discusses court problems in the modern era.
J.R. Miller is a former chairman of the Democratic Party, Mayor of Owensboro and close friend of Wendell Ford.
Delbert Murphy retired from the State Senate after a long career. Murphy is a Ford supporter and friend.
Henry Neal is a former Representative. He speaks clearly about the issue of time.
Tom Owen is the Research Librarian at the University of Louisville. Owen is an authority on the City of Louisville, as well as a leading political official on the city council.
Paul Patton is a unique politician. His rewards to employees of his Pike County that get GED degrees have made him a model state judge. His efforts to develop industry are a model to other states. He was elected Governor.
Dr. Floyd Poore has been said to be the man who packaged Wallace Wilkerson unto the successful candidate he became. Poore speaks of his effort to change Kentucky.
Georgia Powers was the first black state senator. She was a friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. She was one of the organizers of the march on Frankfort and the march on the Selma. She was with Martin Luther King, Jr., was killed.
Joe Prather was a candidate for governor and President Pro-Tempore of the Senate. He is very insightful.
A.G. Pritchett talks of his era as County Judge and a State Representative. He is detailed in his service to the state.
Kenny Rapier led the efforts to pass KERA in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defends the bill as a necessary and reasonable step.
Jody Richards is the representative from Bowling Green and Speaker of the House. He was one of the forces behind the KERA Act.
Bobby Richards is a retired member of the House. He was a former Speaker and Candidate for Governor.
Dorsey Ridley is one of the early supporters of KERA. His tape is excellent and easy to watch.
John Eck Rose is a former Senate President Pro-Tempore. Rose is an insider with an insider’s point of view.
Drura Scott was the first Republican Judge in decades. Scott talks about his years as a local businessman.
Judge Benjamin Shobe was a civil rights attorney and later a judge in the 15th Division of Jefferson County Circuit Court. Shobe was involved in the lawsuit to get the University of Kentucky to integrate.
Harvey Sloane has been the candidate for governor on two separate occasions. He has been the Mayor of Louisville and Jefferson County Judge. He talks of the struggle to cope with citizen demanded services with a swindling budget. He talks about the opportunities that Kentucky has in the 21st Century. This tape is suited for government classes.
Harry Sparks was President of Murray State University and state superintendent. Sparks is warm during his taping.
Robert Stevens was Chief Justice of Kentucky’s Supreme Court. Stevens speaks of the need for reform.
Kala Stroup was President of Murray State University. She looks at the University from the outside. Stroup was fired shortly after the interview.
Grady Stumbo is a mountain doctor and a candidate for governor twice. He made great changes in the public health care system that has riled state rest home owners.
William Sturgill was Secretary of Energy, a coal producer, public servant, and member of the Racing Commission.
David Thomason is a former state legislator who fought to get the House of Representatives some control in the budgeting process. He speaks about the struggle by Don Blandford to wrestle the state Speakership from Bobby Richardson.
Bedford Walker was a health educator. Mr. Walker talks about the great polio struggle of the 1950’s for hygiene.
Henry Ward was the Highway Commissioner for Kentucky. He built the great state parks and toll road system for Kentucky. He speaks as to how that was done.
Jim Ware was a former state senator. He was a mover and shaker in the state capitol during the tenure of several governors.
Charles West was a long time chief of police and sheriff of Henderson County. Mr. West shines a new light on the problems of law enforcing in Henderson.
Pete Worhington was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. He is an insider who gives a rare view in the operation of the legislature.
Joe Wright was the majority leader of the Senate and one of the men most responsible for KERA. He describes those meeting clearly.