Aaron and Nate cover the News of the Weak, discussing some positives and a negative from our Governor's big week, as well as “Forever Pollution” issues plaguing the Ohio River and what can be done about it. Then we’re joined by the 2022 Teacher of the Year - from Mt. Sterling, Willie Carver, Jr - we hear from him about how things are in schools right now, and his work on campus, including supporting a Gay-Straight Alliance -- and finally we wrap up with our call to action & events calendar.
Show notes:
News of the Weak:
Governor's big week:

https://www.kentucky.com/news/health-and-medicine/article254678792.html
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article254677877.html
https://forwardky.com/ky-democratic-party-announces-new-executive-director/

Forever Chemicals in the Ohio (and in drinking water)

https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-06/documents/drinkingwaterhealthadvisories_pfoa_pfos_updated_5.31.16.pdf
https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-04-13/water/ky-advocates-say-forever-chemicals-pose-health-risk/a73895-1
https://www.wkyufm.org/post/concerning-levels-forever-chemicals-polluting-henderson#stream/0

MItch's efforts to use the Debt Ceiling to destroy Democrats, and more likely, the economy

https://www.newsweek.com/default-seemingly-averted-mitch-mcconnell-blinks-debt-ceiling-offers-deal-dems-1636174

Guest - Willie Carver, Jr.

https://www.wkyt.com/2021/09/09/central-ky-educator-chosen-2022-kentucky-teacher-year/

Call to Action and Events

Sign our petition to investigate Rand Paul's medical license: http://bit.ly/InvestigateDrPaul
Voting Rights Tabling at Goodwill Fall Festival, Thursday, October 7, 10am – 12pm EDT https://www.mobilize.us/kftc/event/418981/
Vote Forward! Write letters to help turn out Virginia voters in a critical race for Governor. Can you send 5 letters by Oct 16th? https://votefwd.org

Fair Maps! LWV is helping inform the redistricting process by a transparent electoral district mapping project and a series of virtual town halls:
Oct 14: Frankfort – 7:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - VIRTUAL
Oct 18: Louisville – VIRTUAL 6:00-7:30 p.m. EDT; For those IN PERSON 5:30-7:30 p.m. EDT, with Program beginning at 6:00. Lang House, 115 S. Ewing Ave., Louisville
Oct 21: Lexington – 7:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - VIRTUAL
Nov 2: Northern Kentucky – 6:30-8:00 p.m. EDT– VIRTUAL
For forum registration, information, and updates visit lwvky.org or email [email protected]

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