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The City of Frankfort Podcast
From capital halls to bourbon balls, join us in 2026 for the City of Frankfort Podcast…For the Frankfortians!
We’ll swap city stories, spill the tea, and celebrate the quirks that make Kentucky’s capital the best hometown around.
So, if you have a preference in east side vs. west side, remember the governors Derby train, and love a good Frankfort fable, then this podcast is for you...for the Frankfortians!
Episodes
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Ep 44: Election day in Frankfort and Franklin County
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! In this special edition, we break down the City of Frankfort and Franklin County races on your ballot and cover everything…
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Ep 43: A day in Frankfort with Harvey Couch
In this episode, we’re joined by Harvey Couch, host of the Frankfort Plant Board’s Around 10. Harvey spends his days telling the stories of the people, places…
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Ep 42: Frankfort's Fleet
In today’s episode, Sara sits down with John, the City of Frankfort’s Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. From fire trucks to snowplows to garbage trucks, John and…
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Ep 41:Fall Events & The Leestown Witch with DFI
Host Ellie chats with Susie Hosley, Executive Director of Downtown Frankfort, Inc., about all the October happenings that bring the city to life, led by the…
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Ep 40: October Frankfort 15
It's officially Spooky Season in Frankfort- a time when our city truly comes alive! Join Blair for the Frankfort 15, a quick roundup of October happenings in…
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Ep 39: Behind the Scenes of Bourbon on the Banks
Host Alex sits down with Diane Strong, Executive Director of Bourbon on the Banks, to talk about how a Frankfort bourbon festival became one of the largest…
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Ep 38: Rediscovering Frankfort with Randy Newcomb
On this episode of the City of Frankfort Podcast, host Kenton sits down with Frankfort Tourism Director Randy Newcomb to view the city through the eyes of…
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Ep 37: Frankfort First Responders Remember 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, this special episode of the City of Frankfort podcast gathers firefighters, police officers, and emergency…
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Ep 36: September Frankfort 15
Catch up on Frankfort’s September highlights: city commission and board meeting dates, Labor Day closures, and the Community Development Code open for public…
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Ep 35: Cracking the Code- How Frankfort’s Ordinances Work
Host Alex sits down with City Clerk Chermie Maxwell to explain what city ordinances are, how they’re created and enforced, and how residents can access and use…
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Ep 34: Frankfort CARES: Supporting Community Agencies
Host Scott sits down with Matt Johnson and Rachel Moore of the Frankfort CARES Coalition to talk about the power of community collaboration—and how local…
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Ep 33: Live at the Farmer's Market
Host Sarah sits down with Eddie Fowler, executive director of the Franklin County Farmers Market, to explore how the market supports the community from…
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Ep 32: August Frankfort 15
Catch up on everything happening in Frankfort this August: back-to-school safety reminders, city commission and planning meetings, town hall at the Franklin…
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Ep 31: Back To School with FCPS Superintendent Mark Kopp
Alex sits down with Franklin County Schools Superintendent Mark Kopp to talk about his journey in education, the district's 2026-2027 focus on "focus," and a…
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Ep 30: Stormwater Mythbusters
Deputy Director of Public Works, Matt Noonan joins the City of Frankfort Podcast with host, Kenton Bottoms, to debunk common stormwater myths and explain how…
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Ep 29: They Found What? Parks Edition
Join Alex and Juniper Hills Golf Course Superintendent Adam Kirk as they go behind the scenes of Frankfort’s parks. Hear how crews maintain 800 acres- mowing…
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Ep 28: Liberty Haller- Frankfort’s America 250 Music & History Festival
Live from Frankfort, this episode captures the historical conversations of the Liberty Haller Music Festival, blending local music with reflections on…
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Ep 27: July Frankfort 15
Join Blair for the Frankfort 15 — a concise roundup of July in Kentucky's capital, featuring the Liberty Holler America 250 Music Festival, July 4th fireworks…
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Ep 26: Juneteenth Panel Discussion
This episode gathers a diverse panel of Frankfortians to reflect on Juneteenth, the June 19, 1865 moment in Galveston that symbolizes delayed freedom and the…
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Ep 25: Garbage Workers Appreciation- Talking Trash
Following National Garbage Workers Appreciation Day, hosts Sarah, Byron Roberts, and Ally Hall take listeners behind the scenes of Frankfort and Franklin…
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Ep 24: Fire Safety with Frankfort Fire Marshall
Fire Marshal Marshall Marshall sits down with host Kenton to walk through essential summer safety for Frankfort: home fire prevention, smoke alarm and CO…
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Ep 23: June Frankfort 15
In this episode, Blair delivers the Frankfort 15 for June, covering city commission and board meeting dates, Juneteenth observance, and public meeting access…
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Ep 22: River Tales with Canoe KY's Nathan
With river and creek season arriving in the region, this episode dives into everything that makes Kentucky's waterways worth exploring — from beginner-friendly…
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Ep 21: Serving Those Who Served — Frankfort’s Veteran Resources
Host Scott sits down with Frankfort veteran Daryl Casey to trace his 33-year military career and his work since retirement to support fellow veterans through…
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Ep 20: You Took My Money For What? Finance & Budget
Host Sara Anderson and Finance Director Amber Moreland walk listeners through Frankfort’s city budget: what a budget covers, how departments prioritize…
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Ep 19: May Frankfort 15
City Communications Manager, Blair Hecker presents the monthly Frankfort 15—your essential guide to the upcoming month in Kentucky's capital. This segment…
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Ep 18: Rapid Fire with our City Manager, Jason Monroe
Host Kenton sits down with Frankfort City Manager Jason Monroe for a fast-paced, conversation shaped entirely by questions from the community. From daily…
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Ep 17: Derby & Horses, a conversation with Coolmore America Ashford Stud
It's Derby season in Kentucky's capital city, and this week Dr. Ellie Hasken-Wagner sits down with Susan from the legendary Coolmore America Ashford Stud in…
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Ep 16: An episode with State Representative Erika Hancock
The Kentucky General Assembly has wrapped up for the year, and host Alex sits down with State Representative Erika Hancock to make sense of it all. They talk…
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Ep 15: You took down my tree! An interview with the City Arborist
Ever driven by a street and thought, “Why did they cut that tree down?” In this episode we’re digging into the rest of the story. Kenton flips the script and…
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Ep 14: April Frankfort 15
City Communications Manager, Blair Hecker presents the monthly Frankfort 15—your essential guide to the upcoming month in Kentucky's capital. This segment…
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EP 13: Round Table with Ray, an interview with the Emergency Management Director
Spring is on the way, and you know what that means in Kentucky—severe weather season is right around the corner. This week, host Scott sits down with Ray…
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Ep 12: Call City Hall: An interview with the Planning Director
Host Kenton Bottoms sits down with Planning Director Eric Cockley to break down the ins and outs of reaching the right city departments, understanding the…
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Ep 11: International Women's Day with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman
This week, we're celebrating International Women's Day with a very special guest—Kentucky's Lt. Governor AND fellow Frankfortian, Jacqueline Coleman! Hosts…
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Ep 10: March Frankfort 15
City Communications Manager, Blair Hecker presents the monthly Frankfort 15—your essential guide to the upcoming month in Kentucky's capital. This segment…
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Ep 9: Celebrating Black History Month
Host Sara Anderson sits down with Alexis Jones, a City of Frankfort employee and proud Kentucky State University alumna, to discuss what it means to have a…
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Ep 8: The Rest of the Story- Snow Removal
Host Alex sits down with Frankfort's snow removal crew to get the inside scoop on what really happens when those flakes start falling. Ever wondered why some…
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Ep 7: You Would Not Believe What They Found
This week, we're kicking off a brand new segment called "You Would Not Believe What They Found" where we talk to City of Frankfort staff about the strangest…
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Ep 6: February Frankfort 15
City Communications Manager, Blair Hecker presents the monthly Frankfort 15—your essential guide to the upcoming month in Kentucky's capital. This segment…
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Ep 5: Frankfort After 5 with Suzy Hosley
Just in time for Valentine's Day! Join host Sara Anderson for a conversation with Suzy Hosley, Executive Director of Downtown Frankfort, Inc., as they discuss…
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Ep 4: The Martin Luther King, Jr. March on Frankfort
In this powerful episode releasing just ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. Ellie Hasken-Wagner sits down to discuss the historical 1964 Freedom March on…
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Ep 3: Frankfort After Five
In this episode, we’re spotlighting Frankfort After Five, a look at what makes evenings in Kentucky’s capital so special. Host Alex Cunningham sits down with…
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Ep 2: From Hometown Roots to Local Government- Get To Know Your Mayor
Kick off the new year with the inaugural episode of the City of Frankfort Podcast! Host Scott Tracy sits down with Mayor Layne Wilkerson, a native Frankfortian…
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Ep 1: Get To Know Your Hosts
Welcome to the very first episode of the City of Frankfort Podcast! From capital halls to bourbon balls, we're here to share stories, spill the tea, and…