Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the progress of legislation early in the 2026 General Assembly. Panelists: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.
Jan 22, 2026•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including bills introduced during the early days of the 2026 General Assembly and Gov. Andy Beshear's State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address. Panelists: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.
Jan 12, 2026•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Panelists: McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and Todd Faulkner, WPSD Local 6 in Paducah. (pre-recorded on Dec. 23, 2025)
Jan 05, 2026•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including statements from Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican leaders in the legislature about a revised forecast for state revenues. Panelists: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville; and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern.
Dec 24, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Gov. Andy Beshear's first days as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association. Panelists: Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; and Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal.
Dec 16, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Charles Booker's announcement that he is running for an open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 and discussions among Republican leaders about the upcoming General Assembly. Guests: McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Dec 10, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including several proposals for legislation to be considered during the 2026 General Assembly. Guests: Phillip Bailey from USA Today; Jess Clark from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez from WHAS11 Louisville.
Dec 02, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the announcement of a new Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, horse trainer Dale Romans. Panelists: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern; and Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal.
Nov 17, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including government response to a devastating UPS jet airliner crash at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville and the passing of fomer Gov. Martha Layne Collins. Panelists: McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; and John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Nov 12, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the primary campaigns among Democrats and Republicans vying for an open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Panelists: Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal; Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern; and Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Nov 03, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Gov. Andy Beshear's allotment of money from the state budget to help fund a hunger relief program for seniors. Panelists: Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; and Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio.
Oct 28, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including internal polling and fundraising numbers for several candidates in the U.S. Senate race. Panelists: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal.
Oct 20, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the announcement of a new Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Panelists: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville.
Oct 13, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the possible impacts of a federal government shutdown on the commonwealth. Panelists: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting; and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern.
Oct 06, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the primary campaigns for an open U.S. Senate seat. Panelists: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; and Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal.
Sep 29, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including two new candidates joining the Democratic Party field competing for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Panelists: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Todd Faulkner, WPSD Local 6 in Paducah.
Sep 22, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including comments from Kentucky politicians after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in Utah. Panelists: Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern; Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal; and Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio.
Sep 15, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Gov. Andy Beshear's growing national profile as chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Panelists: Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville; and Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Sep 08, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including national attention directed toward the 2026 Republican primary campaign for U.S. Senate. Panelists: Ryland Barton, NPR; Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern; and Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Sep 08, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the Republican primary campaign for an open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Panelists: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Aug 25, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including economic development announcements and the latest political happenings in the Republican primary campaign for U.S. Senate. Panelists: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Aug 19, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including fundraising and ad campaigns from Republican candidates for U.S. Senate. Panelists: McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; and Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette.
Aug 11, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political doings in advance of the Fancy Farm picnic in Graves Co. on Aug. 2. Panelists: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Derek Operle, WKMS in Murray; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville.
Aug 04, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political happenings with the Fancy Farm event just over a week away. Panelists: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.
Jul 28, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including candidate campaign finance reports in the Republican U.S. Senate primary and a trip from Gov. Andy Beshear to South Carolina. Panelists: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville.
Jul 21, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a new Republican candidate announcing for the 6th Congressional District seat. Panelists: Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal; Jess Clark, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting; and Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Jul 17, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the announcemtn of another U.S. Senate candidate in the Republican primary. Panelists: Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1.
Jun 30, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including state lawmakers' reactions to the murder of a Minnesota state representative and her husband. Panelists: Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.
Jun 23, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including responses from Kentucky members of Congress to legislation affecting the federal budget. Panelists: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.
Jun 16, 2025•27 min
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including new candidates announcing to run for election to U.S. Congress representing the sixth district. Panelists: Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.
Jun 09, 2025•27 min