Comment on Kentucky - podcast cover

Comment on Kentucky

Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Bill Bryant. A KET production.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

September 25, 2020

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from Kentucky, including ongoing protests in Louisville following Attorney General Daniel Cameron's announcement of grand jury charges in a case involving the police shooting of Breonna Taylor. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Amina Elahi, WFPL in Louisville.

Sep 28, 202027 min

September 18, 2020

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including a settlement by the city of Louisville in the civil suit brought by the family of Breonna Taylor and political news as the general election campaigns pick up. Guests: Ryland Barton of Kentucky Public Radio; Tessa Duvall and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Janet Patton from the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Sep 21, 202027 min

September 11, 2020 - John Cheves, Darcy Costello & Lawrence Smith

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including an address by Gov. Andy Beshear to Kentuckians about a COVID-19 milestone and the latest on the Breonna Taylor police shooting in Louisville. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Darcy Costello, Louisville Courier Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Sep 14, 202027 min

September 4, 2020 - Phillip M. Bailey, Russ Cassady & Michon Lindstrom

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest developments in an investigation of the March 2020 police shooting of Breonna Taylor in Louisville and political news two months prior to the November 3 general election. Guests: Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today; Russ Cassady, Appalachian News Express; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1.

Sep 08, 202027 min

August 28, 2020 -Ryland Barton, Daniel Desrochers and Mandy McLaren

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest COVID-19 data as the fall school semester starts and political news following the conclusion of the Republican National Convention. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 31, 202027 min

August 21, 2020 - Alex Acquisto, Lawrence Smith & Deborah Yetter

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the decision to hold the Kentucky Derby without spectators and the latest on how COVID-19 positive cases are affecting plans to hold in-person attendance at Kentucky schools. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 24, 202027 min

August 14, 2020 - Michon Lindstrom, Chris Otts & Janet Patton

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the announcement of a voting plan for the fall general election, a reduction in attendance capacity for the Kentucky Derby, and the latest on schools reopening. Guests: Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Aug 17, 202027 min

July 31. 2020 - Alex Acquisto, Lawrence Smith & Morgan Watkins

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including efforts to reduce COVID-19 infection rates and problems with the state's unemployment insurance system. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 03, 202027 min

July 24, 2020 - Phillip Bailey, Ryland Barton and Beth Musgrave

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including a rise in COVID-19 cases and advisories from the Beshear administration to stop the spread of infections. Guests: Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Beth Musgrave, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Jul 27, 202027 min

July 17, 2020 - Bill Estep, Mark Vanderhoff and Deborah Yetter

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss news from around Kentucky, including legal challenges to Gov. Andy Beshear's executive orders on COVID-19. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jul 22, 202027 min

July 10, 2020 - Alex Acquisto, Tessa Duvall, Mandy McLaren & Chris Otts

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss a statewide mask mandate ordered by Gov. Andy Beshear to stop the spread of the coronavirus, plus other news from the commonwealth. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Tessa Duvall, Louisville Courier Journal; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Jul 14, 202027 min

July 3, 2020 - Daniel Desrochers, Laura Cullen Glasscock and Morgan Watkins

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the results of the 2020 primary election, Kentucky's re-opening of its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and other news. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal. (Program pre-recorded on July 2, 2020)

Jul 07, 202027 min

June 26, 2020 - Phillip Bailey, John Cheves and Michon Lindstrom

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including early returns from the June 23 primary election and the latest COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. Guests: Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1.

Jun 30, 202027 min

June 19, 2020 - Ryland Barton, Mandy McLaren & Lawrence Smith

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on COVID-19, Kentucky's unemployment numbers, and political news leading into the June 23 primary election. Scheduled guests: Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; and Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio.

Jun 22, 202027 min

June 12, 2020 - Daniel Desrochers, Stephon Dingle, Dawne Gee & Deborah Yetter

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the primary election campaign, protests around the state demanding racial equality, COVID-19, and other news. Guests: (in-studio) Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; (via video) Stephon Dingle, WLKY in Louisville; Dawne Gee, WAVE3 in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jun 22, 202027 min

June 5, 2020 - Alex Acquisto, Phillip Bailey & Lawrence Smith

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the week's news, including demonstrations around the state protesting racism in the criminal justice system and the latest information on COVID-19. Guests (all via video call): Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Jun 08, 202027 min

May 29, 2020 - Daniel Desrochers, Hannah Hageman, Michon Lindstrom & Marcus Green

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the week's news, including a COVID-19 update and protests in Frankfort and Louisville. Guests (all via video call): Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; Hannah Hageman, WHOP in Hopkinsville; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1.

Jun 01, 202027 min

May 22, 2020 - Phillip Bailey, Lisa Benson, Janet Patton & Wes Swietek

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the latest COVID-19 information, the buildup to the primary election, and other news. Guests (all via video call): Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Wes Swietek, Bowling Green Daily News.

May 26, 202027 min

May 15, 2020 - Keith Lawrence, Lawrence Smith, Will Wright & Deborah Yetter

Journalists from around the state discuss COVID-19 and other the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests: Keith Lawrence, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; Will Wright, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 18, 202027 min

May 8, 2020 - Alex Acquisto, Ryland Barton, Olivia Krauth and Chris Otts

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the latest COVID-19 information and other news around Kentucky. Guests (all via video call): Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

May 11, 202027 min

May 1, 2020 - Daniel Desrochers, Julia Fair, Mandy McLaren & Mark Vanderhoff

Journalists from around the state discuss the latest information about COVID-19 in Kentucky and other news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests (all via video call): Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Julia Fair, Cincinnati Enquirer; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

May 04, 202027 min

April 24, 2020 - Bill Estep, Michon Lindstrom, Lawrence Smith & John Wright

Journalists from around the state discuss COVID-19, a plan for absentee voting in the June election, and other news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests (all via video call): Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and John Wright, Murray Ledger & Times.

Apr 28, 202027 min

April 17, 2020 - Phillip Bailey, Russ Cassady, Marcus Green & Janet Patton

Journalists from around the state discuss COVID-19, the end of the 2020 General Assembly, and other news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests (all via video call): Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; Russ Cassady, Appalachian News-Express; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Apr 21, 202027 min

April 10, 2020 - Lisa Benson, John Cheves, Wes Swietek & Morgan Watkins

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and other news from around the state. Guests (all appearing via video call): John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Morgan Watkins from the Louisville Courier-Journal; Lisa Benson from Louisville Business First; and Wes Swietek from Bowling Green Daily News.

Apr 15, 202027 min

April 3, 2020 - Alex Acquisto, Ryland Barton & Lawrence Smith

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the latest news from Kentucky, including updates on COVID-19 and the legislature's passage of a one-year state budget. Guests: Lawrence Smith from WDRB-TV in Louisville; Ryland Barton from Kentucky Public Radio (via Skype); and Alex Acquisto from the Lexington Herald-Leader (in a taped Skype interview).

Apr 06, 202027 min

March 27, 2020 - Daniel Desrochers, Chris Otts & Deborah Yetter

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss Kentucky's efforts to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other news. Guests: Chris Otts from WDRB-TV in Louisville; Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal (by phone).

Apr 02, 202027 min

March 20, 2020 - Ryland Barton, John Cheves & Mandy McLaren

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the news of the week, including major actions by Gov. Andy Beshear to limit the spread of COVID-19 disease in Kentucky and the Kentucky Senate introducing their version of the state budget. Guests: Mandy McLaren from the Louisville Courier-Journal; Ryland Barton from Kentucky Public Radio; and John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Mar 23, 202027 min

March 13, 2020 - Janet Patton, Mark Vanderhoff & Deborah Yetter

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including Kentucky's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the viral disease on Kentucky's schools, medical care facilities, government services, and economy. Guests: Janet Patton of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff of WLKY-TV in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Mar 16, 202027 min

March 6, 2020 - Alex Acquisto, Lawrence Smith & Phillip Bailey

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Lexington and the House of Representatives passing their version of the state budget in Frankfort. Guests: Alex Acquisto of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith of WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Phillip Bailey of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Mar 09, 202027 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android