Podcast – Us & Them

Arts & Culture Trey Kay +, About 5 hours ago

Us & Them: What’s Next For Abortion?

New legislative agendas at the state level aim to chip away at reproductive rights, even in states that recently passed constitutional protections for abortion. On this episode of Us & Them, Host Trey Kay examines how conservative state supreme courts might limit voter-approved amendments — and how abortion-friendly states are pushing back. Meanwhile, President Trump’s new administration could override all state laws through certain executive actions, including one involving a 19th century anti-vice law. Now that the election’s over, what’s next for abortion?

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Arts & Culture Trey Kay +, Jan. 08, 2025

Us & Them: They’ve Been Here Before

As 2025 begins, some states are poised to pass tighter abortion restrictions, building on more than 40 bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned. On the next episode of “Us & Them,” host Trey Kay revisits the fight for reproductive care, talking with a retired Episcopal priest who recalls how liberal clergy helped women navigate the barriers of the pre-Roe era. Now, some of those same clergy are pulling that playbook off the shelf as anti-abortion supporters push for new federal limits.

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Arts & Culture Trey Kay +, Dec. 22, 2024

Us & Them: Listening So Hard That It Hurts

In this year end episode of “Us & Them,” Host Trey Kay dives into the complex challenges that have defined 2024. He sets out to understand those who celebrate recent victories and those who fear what lies ahead. In a world divided, listening becomes a bridge to clarity and connection.

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Arts & Culture Trey Kay +, Dec. 11, 2024

Us & Them: No Rest For The Homeless

What happens when sleeping in public becomes a crime? The Safer Kentucky Act bans public sleeping in some places, with repeat offenses potentially leading to prison time under a three-strikes rule. Critics argue the law unfairly targets the homeless, raising the question: Are we addressing the root of the issue or simply punishing the most vulnerable?

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Arts & Culture Trey Kay +, Nov. 26, 2024

Us & Them: Post-Election Politics Can Be A Bit Tough To Swallow

Tensions run high and emotions are raw as host Trey Kay gathers his Us & Them dinner party guests for a post-election potluck. Just days after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, the table becomes a space where relief and hope collide with frustration and fear — and Kay’s guests reveal their deep political and social divides as never before.

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Health & Science Trey Kay +, Nov. 14, 2024

Us & Them: Childhood Vaccines — Parental Rights vs. Public Health in West Virginia

A recent effort to loosen West Virginia’s 'gold standard' vaccination requirements for school children by exempting homeschoolers and private schools passed the legislature, but was vetoed by Gov. Jim Justice. In this episode, Trey Kay delves into this latest chapter of West Virginia's vaccine history.

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