Wanna see Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer live in concert? Then you’ll want to win one of these pairs of tickets I’m giving away. [CLICK TO ENTER]

Mitch McConnell has received more than $500,000 since 2007 from 14 health care groups and their 127 lobbyists. Still wondering why it’s in his interest to block health care reform? [Jim Carroll]

Anatomy of a protest at Eastern Kentucky University. [KSN&C]

Kentucky Democratic Party supporting a public option? This is the same party that sent out anti-choice mailers for Kathy Groob. Let’s get real here. [Barefoot & Progressive]

Bill Sparkman’s body was released to his family for cremation. Hopefully the community will step up for the U.S. Census worker and his family. [AP via C-J]

Our price-gouging laws stand. [Bluegrass Politics]

The Fairness Campaign is trying to put Woody’s Tavern out of business over alleged incidents of racism and homophobia. [WHAS11]

Chris Thieneman says he’s running for Louisville mayor. When will he file appropriate legal work so he can raise money? [Gabe Bullard]

Creating a statewide database of domestic violence is one of the best ideas we’ve heard in a while. At least during the discussions after the Nunn-Ross incident. [H-L]

Anybody gonna watch Keith Olbermann tonight as he talks about health care for a full hour? [Wonkette]

An AP poll says Barack Obama’s approval rating has jumped 6%. 56% approval up from 50% in September. [HuffPo]

What will Mitch McConnell do when his “friends” jump ship to support the Democrats? [The Hill]