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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

November 19, 2021 - COVID-19 Booster Shots and a Rise in COVID Cases

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a rise in COVID-19 cases and an executive order from Gov. Andy Beshear permitting adults to receive a vaccine booster. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Nov 22, 202127 min

November 12, 2021 - Kentucky Surpasses 10,000 Dead from COVID-19

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the state passing the 10,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths and discussion of possible legislation in the 2022 General Assembly.. Guests: Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Nov 17, 202127 min

October 8, 2021 - Essential Worker Bonuses and a Ruling on School Choice

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a ruling in Frankfort Circuit Court that found a school choice law as unconstitutional and the latest on developing political races. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Laura Cullen Glasscock, Kentucky Gazette; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Oct 11, 202127 min

October 1, 2021 - Ford's Battery Plant Announcement

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the announcement of a 5.8 billion economic investment by Ford in Hardin Co. and the latest information on COVID-19 in Kentucky. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Oct 07, 202127 min

September 17, 2021 - COVID-19 and Masking in Schools

Guest host Lawrence Smith of WDRB in Louisville and fellow journalists discuss the news of the week, including the latest on COVID-19 and decisions by many local school boards across the state to implement masking mandates for students, teachers, and staff. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Sep 20, 202127 min

September 3, 2021 - A Potential Special Session and Kentucky Hospital Capacity

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on the COVID-19 surge in Kentucky and the possibility of holding a special legislative session to address it. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal.

Sep 07, 202127 min

August 27, 2021 - COVID-19 Overwhelms Kentucky Hospitals and a Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Explained

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including a mounting health crisis as hospitals around the state are overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases and a major Kentucky Supreme Court decision that curbs Gov. Andy Beshear's executive authority. Guests: Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 30, 202127 min

August 6, 2021 - COVID-19, Fancy Farm and School Re-openings during COVID

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists preview the Fancy Farm political picnic, discuss a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky and mask mandates in schools, and cover other news. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 10, 202127 min

July 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Case Number Increases and The 2023 Governor's Race

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including a continuing rise in COVID-19 cases in the state and the latest on Kentucky's economy and unemployment numbers. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jul 19, 202127 min

June 25, 2021 - Unemployment Incentives and Paying College Athletes

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including an incentive program announced by Gov. Andy Beshear to get Kentuckians off unemployment and back in the workforce. Guests: Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jun 29, 202127 min

June 18, 2021 - Kentucky's Unemployment and Infrastructure Needs

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations, Gov. Andy Beshear's decision to hold weekly press conferences, and more. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jun 29, 202127 min

June 4, 2021 - COVID Vaccinations & Former Gov. Matt Bevin's Pardons

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations and re-opening Kentucky's economy. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Jun 07, 202127 min

May 21, 2021 - Kentucky Unemployment Numbers and Reopening the State

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the news of the week, including Gov. Andy Beshear's decision to keep distributing enhanced unemployment benefits and other steps Kentucky is taking prior to a full reopening. Guests: Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal; and Wes Swietek, Bowling Green Daily News.

May 24, 202127 min

May 14, 2021 - COVID Restrictions, Gas Shortages and Medina Spirit

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including Gov. Andy Beshear's announcement of June 11 as the date most COVID-19 restrictions will end in the commonwealth. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 17, 202127 min

May 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Restrictions and Sen. Mitch McConnell's week in Kentucky

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss Gov. Andy Beshear's easing of COVID-19 restrictions, comments from U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul as they made appearances around the state, and other news of the week. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 11, 202127 min

April 30, 2021 - The Kentucky Derby and a Department of Justice investigation of Louisville Metro Police

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the week's news, including the economic impact of COVID-19 on the Kentucky Derby in Louisville and a Dept. of Justice investigation into the Louisville police department. Guests: Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Darcy Costello, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

May 03, 202127 min
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