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Comment on Kentucky

Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Bill Bryant. A KET production.
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Episodes

April 16, 2021 - Vaccine Hesitancy and Kentucky Unemployment Fraud

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on COVID-19 cases, Gov. Beshear's goal to ease restrictions, and speculation about the 20200 U.S. Senate race. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Apr 19, 202127 min

April 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccinations and Kentucky's 2022 U.S. Senate Race and

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss news of the week, including a potential challenger to U.S. Sen. Rand Paul in the 2022 election and businesses planning to fully re-open this summer as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Apr 15, 202127 min

April 2, 2021 - The impact of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the conclusion of the 2021 General Assembly and the major legislation that was passed by Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Apr 05, 202127 min

March 26, 2021 - The state of COVID-19 in Kentucky , Education Issues and Governor Andy Beshear's vetoes

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes of several bills passed by the legislature. A montage of Comment on Kentucky clips through the years honors former host Al Smith, who died on March 19. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Mar 29, 202127 min

March 21, 2021 - The Kentucky General Assembly & one year after the death of Breonna Taylor

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss legislation passed during the final days of the General Assembly, developments in Louisville as the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death approaches, and other news. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Dawne Gee, WAVE 3 in Louisville.

Mar 15, 202127 min

March 5, 2021 - Floods, the State Budget & One Year of COVID-19

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss widespread flooding in Kentucky, reopening schools, several bills passed in the General Assembly, and other news of the week. Guests: Emily Bennett, WYMT in Hazard; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Mar 08, 202127 min

February 19, 2021 - Winter Weather, COVID-19 Vaccine Delays and Trump Impeachment

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including a series of winter storms that caused major problems across the state, announcements regarding COVID-19 vaccines, plans to reopen schools for in-person attendance, and more. Guests: Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier-Journal.

Feb 22, 202127 min

February 12, 2021 - Winter Weather, Historical Horse Racing and Reopening Schools

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the aftermath of an ice storm in many regions of the state, legislation passed in the General Assembly, education and COVID-19 news, and more. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Feb 19, 202127 min

February 5, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Teacher Pensions

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about historical horse racing legislation. Guests: State Sen. John Schickel (R-Union), sponsor of the legislation; State Sen. Whitney Westerfield (R-Crofton); Bill Lear, attorney for the Keeneland Association; and Martin Cothran, senior policy analyst and spokesperson for the Family Foundation of Kentucky.

Feb 12, 202127 min

January 29, 2021 - Kentucky's Vaccine distribution and School Reopening

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Kentucky, legislative news as the General Assembly prepares to resume, and other topics. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian News-Express; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.

Feb 01, 202127 min

January 15, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine & the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss legislation passed during the first week of the 2021 General Assembly, security measures taken in Frankfort after a mob breached the Capitol building in Washington DC, and other news. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jan 19, 202127 min

January 8, 2021 - U.S Capitol Riots and the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly

Bill Bryant and a virtual panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the response by Kentuckians in the U.S. Congress to the insurrection at the Capitol in Washington and the start of the 2021 General Assembly in Frankfort. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jan 11, 202127 min

January 1, 2021 - 2021 Kentucky General Assembly Preview

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss news from the last week of 2020 and look ahead to the 2021 General Assembly. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal. (Pre-recorded on Dec. 29, 2020)

Jan 04, 202127 min

December 25, 2020 - 2020 Year in Review

Bill Bryant and journalists review the year's top news stories in Kentucky, including the coronavirus pandemic, the protests against racism in Louisville and elsewhere, and the 2020 election. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal. (Pre-recorded on Dec. 22, 2020)

Dec 28, 202027 min

December 18, 2020 - The first COVID-19 vaccinations and the KY General Assembly's agenda

Bill Bryant and the round table of journalists discussed the first COVID-19 vaccinations in Kentucky, the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly's legislative agenda and Senator Mitch McConnell congratulating President-elect Joe Biden. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Dec 21, 202027 min

December 11, 2020 - COVID-19 Vaccines and Restaurant Reopening

Bill Bryant and a panel of Kentucky journalists discuss the week's news, including the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine, restaurants and bars reopening on Monday, and Republican priorities for the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mandy McLaren, Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY Louisville.

Dec 12, 202027 min

December 4, 2020 - Kentucky's COVID-19 Surge and Restrictions

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest COVID-19 statistics and preparations for the 2021 General Assembly. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Wes Swietek, Bowling Green Daily News; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Dec 09, 202027 min

November 27, 2020 - COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise in Kentucky

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including rising COVID-19 cases and fallout from Gov. Andy Beshear's announcement of several restrictions to businesses, schools, and the public. Guests: Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal. (Pre-recorded on Nov. 25, 2020)

Nov 30, 202027 min

November 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Restrictions and The Governor's Executive Power

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news in the commonwealth, including new restrictions on businesses, schools, and gatherings from Gov. Andy Beshear in response to rising COVID-19 rates. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Julia Fair, Cincinnati Enquirer; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Nov 23, 202027 min

November 6, 2020 - COVID-19 & the 2020 Election

Bill Bryant and a panel of Kentucky journalists discuss results from the 2020 general election, rising COVID-19 numbers and Kentucky State Police training materials. This week's guests are: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Nov 09, 202027 min

October 30. 2020

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss political happenings as campaigns wind down in advance of the Nov. 3 election, a continuing rise in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, and other news. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Nov 02, 202027 min

October 23, 2020

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including a surge in COVID-19 cases and the latest updates on campaigns for the Nov. 3 general election. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Tessa Duvall, Louisville Courier Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Oct 26, 202027 min

October 16, 2020

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the upcoming 2020 general election, Governor Andy Beshear's self-quarantine, updates in the Breonna Taylor case and other news from the commonwealth. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Oct 19, 202027 min

October 9, 2020

Bill Bryant and guest reporters discuss the fall 2020 election season, the latest COVID-19 numbers, and other news from the commonwealth. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Oct 12, 202027 min

October 2, 2020

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the release of grand jury tapes in the Breonna Taylor case in Louisville. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Chris Otts, WDRB-TV in Louisville.

Oct 05, 202027 min
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