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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

June 17, 2022 - Donald Trump endorses Daniel Cameron for Kentucky governor

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including an important endorsement from former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary race for governor and a rise in COVID-19 cases. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Jun 20, 202227 min

June 10, 2022 - Six months since the western Kentucky tornadoes

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the continuing recovery from December 2021 tornadoes in Western Kentucky. Guests: Lily Burris, WKMS in Murray; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Taylor Shea West, The Mayfield Messenger.

Jun 13, 202227 min

May 27, 2022 - U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on the Texas school shooting

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including responses from Kentucky's congressmen to the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 31, 202227 min

May 20, 2022 - Primary Election Review

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss 2022 primary election results and other news. Guests: Beth Musgrave, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 24, 202227 min

May 6, 2022 - Abortion right in Kentucky and the Kentucky Derby

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including political fallout from a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion rights and preparations for the 148th Kentucky Derby. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian News-Express; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader.

May 10, 202227 min

April 29, 2022 - 2022 Political Races

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss political races and other news from the commonwealth. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 03, 202227 min

April 22, 2022 - Medical Marijuana and the 2022 Primary Election

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's top stories, including economic news from around the state and the latest buzz about the 2023 race for governor. Guests: Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio.

Apr 25, 202227 min

April 8, 2022 - Gov. Andy Beshear issues vetoes before the end of the legislative session

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss news of the week, including several bills passed during the 2022 General Assembly that were vetoed by Gov. Andy Beshear and returned to the Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate for their consideration. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Apr 11, 202227 min

April 1, 2022 - The General Assembly passes bills before the veto recess

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss legislation passed during the final two days of the 2022 General Assembly before Gov. Andy Beshear's veto period, including a charter school bill and a reduction in the state income tax. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.

Apr 05, 202227 min

March 18, 2022 - Journalists review a busy week in Frankfort

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including legislation on unemployment benefits, gaming, medical marijuana, and abortion being considered in the General Assembly. Guests: Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Mar 21, 202227 min

March 11, 2022 - The state budget and other General Assembly news

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including competing versions of the state budget offered by the House and Senate and other bills proposed in the General Assembly. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1.

Mar 14, 202227 min

February 25, 2022 - Kentucky's reaction to the war in Ukraine

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news in the commonwealth, including reaction from Kentucky's Congressional delegation to war in Ukraine, declining COVID-19 cases, and happenings in the General Assembly. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio.

Mar 01, 202227 min

February 11, 2022 - The week in Frankfort

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including legislative doings from the General Assembly and COVID-19 statistics. Guests: Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Feb 14, 202227 min

February 4, 2022 - Winter Weather, Potential Tax Reform and Education Issues

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including an ice storm in Kentucky, bills under consideration in the General Assembly, and COVID-19 statistics. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Feb 08, 202227 min

January 21, 2022 - COVID-19, the State Budget and Redistricting

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a dispute over redistricting maps drawn by the Republican House and Senate in Frankfort and a new record in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jan 24, 202227 min

January 14, 2022 - Kentucky's Budget and Omicron

Bill Bryant and panel of journalists discuss the news of the week, including Gov. Andy Beshear's proposed state budget, a bill for tornado relief, and record high COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Jan 17, 202227 min

December 17, 2021 - Deadly Tornadoes Hit Western Kentucky

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, focusing on the impact of a tornado outbreak on western Kentucky and the aftermath in several communities including Mayfield, Dawson Springs, and Bowling Green. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Liam Niemeyer, WKMS in Murray; Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal; and Alana Watson, WKU in Bowling Green.

Dec 20, 202127 min

November 26, 2021 - COVID-19 and Kentucky Politics

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss major news stories in Kentucky on this special Thanksgiving holiday weekend show (taped on Nov. 17). Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Nov 29, 202127 min
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