The Andrew Cooperrider Show

A 3 a.m. email throws a Kentucky school district into chaos as the FCPS superintendent quits — but doesn’t quit, but definitely quits. I’ll read what most would call his resignation letter and point out just how ridiculous this all is. Hopefully we can all learn the dangers of emailing your employer at 3 a.m. from this.JCPS is building some new schools despite losing students.UK is coming under fire for a Cayman Islands trip, and I’ll update you on how else the government is wasting your money.

Not surprising but shocking how brazen they are in admitting to what they are doing. In 2025, the Kentucky Legislature passed HB 4, a law that finally took aim at the divisive college DEI programs. It banned:- Providing differential treatment or benefits based on an individual's religion, race, sex, color, or national origin (e.g., in admissions, scholarships, employment, or housing assignments, with very limited exceptions). - Influencing the composition of the student body, scholarship recipients, or similar groups on those bases. - Spending any taxpayer dollars on DEI initiatives, the promotion of "discriminatory topics," or bias incident investigations. - Soliciting statements from applicants about their experiences with or views on religion, race, sex, color, or national origin (no more DEI loyalty tests in applications). - Requiring courses dedicated to "discriminatory concepts" (broadly defined as ideas that justify or promote differential treatment based on those protected categories; it outlaws courses whose primary purpose is to indoctrinate students with such concepts). - Requiring individuals to endorse or condemn specific ideologies or viewpoints. - Disseminating or profiting from materials that promote or justify discriminatory concepts.Specific examples of these practices priorly include the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education tying funding to racial quotas and spending taxpayer money on programs that discriminated against students based on skin color.These practices aren't just racist—they're also unconstitutional. The Kentucky Legislature wisely got ahead of the lawsuits, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against colleges for these exact discriminatory schemes.In response, universities scattered their DEI departments like roaches in the light—changing job titles, hiding staff in other departments, and pretending nothing changed. But Accuracy in Media (AIM) has done real undercover journalism and exposed that Kentucky universities rank among the worst in the nation for still enforcing these racist DEI policies while openly admitting they know they're breaking the law.Adam Guillette of AIM joined me to discuss his group's explosive recent video from the University of Kentucky. In it, staffers casually reveal they're keeping DEI alive under the radar—defying both state law and common sense. He also teased more undercover investigation videos from Kentucky campuses coming soon.

If Donald Trump makes an endorsement in the Kentucky Senate race, Nate Morris will get it.Elon Musk just dumped a RECORD $10 MILLION into a super PAC backing Nate Morris. With Nate's ties to Trump Jr., JD Vance, Charlie Kirk's endorsement, and now Elon Musk — how can Trump go against all his allies in this race?KY Senate passes a Property Tax Win for Seniors — but when will everyone get the property tax relief we need? How should we fund our government instead?Phone-Down Bill Drama: Senate OKs a new law banning handheld phones while driving... but does it go TOO FAR? Loopholes, safety concerns, and why it might make distracted driving WORSE in some cases. It now heads to the House. Overreach or common sense?Massie Primary Challenge Heating Up: Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein drops his first TV ad against Rep. Thomas Massie in KY-4.

Are these protests really organic? Is the outrage we're seeing truly grassroots—or is something else at play?I sat down for a candid interview with Adam Swart, the founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand — the company that literally hires crowds, activists, and protesters for events across the country.In this eye-opening episode, we dive into:Who actually funds so-called "grassroots" movements.How public opinion can be shaped — and sometimes manufactured — to influence politicians and media.How he recruits his protesters (and what kind of people sign up).The real costs involved — from a few hundred bucks per person to much bigger numbers for larger ops.The big question: Is this practice ethical?Think about it: Do Americans really wake up overnight with the exact same signs, slogans, and talking points? Or is someone coordinating the message?Ask yourself who's really pulling the strings behind the scenes.This conversation might change how you view the next big demonstration you see.

Kentucky politicians keep telling you they’re “investing in the future” — but who’s really cashing in and who’s left paying the bill.While regular Kentuckians are told to tighten their belts, the government keeps writing blank checks to the same insiders, consultants, and pet projects — all under the banner of economic development.At some point cuts need to be made, but there are defenders for every single pet project and initiative.

Abortion, healthcare as a human right, and political hypocrisy—Andrew Cooperrider debates Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party U.S. Senate candidate for 2026) in this intense segment!If healthcare is a “human right,” does that mean we force doctors to work at gunpoint—or admit it’s just someone else’s labor we’re entitled to?Why do pro-choice politicians scream “my body, my choice” for abortion but cheer forcing taxpayers to fund endless wars that kill born children abroad?Is “bodily autonomy” absolute only when it ends a life in the womb—but not when it comes to refusing experimental mandates?How can anyone claim to be pro-human rights while defending 625,000 abortions a year as “healthcare,” yet ignore that real child neglect is already illegal?Andrew argues: True rights don’t come from coercing others. The Kentucky Party calls itself anti-war and anti-corruption—but can a party that prioritizes “total bodily autonomy” over unborn life really claim the moral high ground?Watch this sharp discussion and see who holds the consistent ground on life and liberty.#KentuckyPolitics #USSenate2026 #ProLife #AbortionDebate #HumanRights #NoNewWarsWhere do YOU draw the line on when life—and rights—begin? Drop your take below!