Beyond Partisanship: Genuine Conversations for a United America

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People Mentioned

• Nicole Avant (Movie producer, author, former diplomat) - Featured guest who discussed her upbringing with politically active parents and her support for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
• Muhammad Ali - Referenced by Nicole Avant as the funniest person who visited her childhood home, known for his magic tricks.
• Hillary Clinton - Mentioned as the candidate Nicole Avant's parents supported during a particular election.
• Barack Obama (Then Senator) - Nicole Avant's preferred candidate in a past election, against her parents' choice.
• Amy Klobuchar (US Senator, former presidential candidate) - Featured guest who discussed the impact of tariffs on farmers and current legislative proposals in Washington D.C.
• Paul Wellstone (Former Minnesota Senator) - Quoted by Amy Klobuchar regarding the purpose of politics.
• Rick Barnes (Basketball Coach) - Mentioned by John Calipari as a friend he consulted for defensive strategies early in his coaching career.
• Ted Owens (Head Basketball Coach at University of Kansas) - Offered John Calipari his first coaching position as a volunteer assistant.
• Bob Hill - Invited John Calipari to work a basketball camp at the University of Kansas.
• Chris Coons (US Senator from Delaware) - Featured guest who discussed his political career, local government experiences, and following Joe Biden in the Senate.
• Joe Biden (Then Vice President) - Followed by Chris Coons in his Senate seat; also mentioned for his kindness during Kentucky floods and his advice on political principles.
• Beau Biden (Attorney General) - Chris Coons mentioned that he decided not to run for the Senate seat, which led to Chris Coons being asked to run.
• Kenny McPeek (Horse Trainer) - Featured guest who won the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, discussing his confidence in his horses.
• John Rabinowitz - Co-host for the segment featuring Charlie O'Connor.
• Charlie O'Connor (Director of Sales at Coolmore America) - Featured guest discussing the thoroughbred industry, horse breeding, and the role of trainers and jockeys.
• Aidan O'Brien (Horse Trainer at Coolmore) - Mentioned as the trainer for most of Coolmore's horses.
• John Morgan - Mentioned as an owner whose horse won a maiden race at Keeneland, which was a big thrill for Charlie O'Connor.
• Eric Wood (Former NFL Player, Buffalo Bills Color Commentator) - Featured guest who played for the Buffalo Bills and now works as their radio color commentator.
• Ian Rapoport - Connected Eric Wood with an agent to start his broadcasting career.
• Mike Silver - Connected Eric Wood with an agent to start his broadcasting career.
• Dave Lapham - Mentioned by Eric Wood as a long-time radio color commentator for the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Jim Kelly - Mentioned as a legendary Buffalo Bills player whose jerseys fans still wear.
• Thurman Thomas - Mentioned as a legendary Buffalo Bills player whose jerseys fans still wear.
• Josh Allen - Mentioned as the current Buffalo Bills quarterback whose jerseys fans now wear.
• John Calipari (Hall of Fame and NCAA Championship Coach) - Featured guest discussing his coaching career, leadership, and community involvement.

Organizations & Institutions

• SiriusXM Podcast Network - The platform that the Andy Beshear Podcast joined.
• Motown Records - Nicole Avant's father, Clarence, was the chairman of this record label.
• Coolmore America - One of the largest thoroughbred operations in the country, home to two Triple Crown winners.
• University of Louisville - Eric Wood's alma mater where he was a star athlete.
• Buffalo Bills - Eric Wood played nine seasons for this NFL team and is now their radio color commentator.
• FOX - One of the networks Eric Wood worked for after his NFL career.
• ESPN - One of the networks Eric Wood worked for after his NFL career.
• University of Massachusetts (UMass) - One of the universities where John Calipari built a basketball program.
• University of Memphis - One of the universities where John Calipari built a basketball program.
• University of Kentucky - One of the universities where John Calipari built a basketball program.
• University of Arkansas - The current university where John Calipari is coaching.
• University of Kansas - John Calipari worked a basketball camp and received his first volunteer assistant coaching position here.
• Nets - John Calipari mentioned being fired by this professional basketball team.
• AmeriCorps - A national service program mentioned for its impact on communities and the proposed cuts it faces.
• Wilmington Public Library - An institution where Senator Coons was planning an event to protest funding cuts.

Other Resources

• Kentucky Derby - A major horse racing event discussed with Kenny McPeek and Charlie O'Connor.
• Kentucky Oaks - Another major horse racing event discussed with Kenny McPeek.
• Triple Crown - Referenced as an achievement in horse racing, with American Pharoah and Justify being the only two living winners housed at Coolmore America.
• Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Mentioned as a treat to brighten one's day.