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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the the week's events, including special election results and good news for the state's bourbon industry. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Nov 08, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including economic development projects announced in the state and upcoming special elections in the state legislature. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Austin Horn, The Frankfort State Journal.
Oct 31, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the latest on political races for the U.S. Senate in 2022 and governor in 2023. Guests: Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.
Oct 25, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week. Scheduled guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
Oct 19, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Guest host Lawrence Smith of WDRB in Louisville and journalists discuss the news of the week including the latest on COVID-19 in Kentucky and a shooting at a school bus stop in Louisville. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Darcy Costello, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.
Sep 27, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists recap the special legislative session and discuss other news. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville
Sep 13, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on a continuing rise in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
Aug 23, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state and a wrap-up of the Fancy Farm event. Guests: Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.
Aug 17, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including a continuing rise of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky due to the Delta variant. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian News-Express; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Jul 31, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.
Jul 26, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including an uptick of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, a primary challenge to Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3rd District), and a record state budget surplus. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.
Jul 11, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including Democrat Charles Booker's announcement that he is running for U.S. Senate in 2022 and the growing concern over COVID-19 variants in Kentucky. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Tessa Duvall, Louisville Courier Journal.
Jul 06, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news. Scheduled guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.
Jun 14, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the state. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Jun 01, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min