Kentucky on Track? with Gov. Andy Beshear

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Comedy Central

Politics, News, News Commentary, Comedy

4.5 • 7.5K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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In a political landscape defined by polarization, Jon is joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss his success as a Democrat in a deeply conservative state. Together, they explore his approach to revitalizing Kentucky communities, examine his blueprint for winning in Trump country, and consider how he plans to lead his state through a second Trump administration while staying true to his values. Plus, hear from a surprise guest (woof!) Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more: > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu This podcast is brought to you by: Ground News Go to https://groundnews.com/stewart to see how any news story is being framed by news outlets around the world and across the political spectrum. Use this link to get 40% off unlimited access with the Vantage Subscription. Zbiotics Go to https://zbiotics.com/TWS and use TWS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:40.6	This is the weekly show podcast, taping it Wednesday, April 30th.
0:46.2	Year of Our Lord 2025.
0:48.2	It is, I'm still hung over from the 100-day celebrations that have been sweeping the country. Oh, oh, to celebrate the
1:00.0	first hundred days of this gloriously competent and patriotic B-12 shot in the ass to America.
1:11.8	That is, oh, wait, that's not what's happening at all.
1:16.3	We're a shit show.
1:18.1	The economy actually contracted, uh, which President Trump immediately blamed on the
1:25.4	Biden overhang.
1:26.8	Apparently, uh, Biden forcing Trump to levy
1:30.7	ridiculous and whimsical tariffs is, it was Biden's fault.
1:37.2	Damn him.
1:38.1	Damn him for doing that.
1:39.8	As part of the celebration, I don't know if you saw how the president was celebrating
1:43.9	the 100 days.
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