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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss news from around the commonwealth, including a campaign ad receiving national attention from U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker and political buzz around the 2023 race for governor. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville.
Jun 05, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the upcoming May 17 primary election and other news. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
May 17, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists recap the 2022 General Assembly and discuss other news of the week. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Apr 19, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including education bills, progress on crafting a state budget, and other happenings in the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Mar 28, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including legislation passed in the 2022 General Assembly and declining COVID-19 rates. Guests: Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Mar 07, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including several bills under consideration in the 2022 General Assembly and encouraging declines in COVID-19 cases. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Liam Niemeyer, WKMS in Murray; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Feb 22, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the continuing high COVID-19 case rate in Kentucky and the latest from the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Feb 01, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
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, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including doings from the first few days of the 2022 General Assembly in Frankfort. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Wes Swietek, Bowling Green Daily News.
Jan 11, 2022•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists preview major stories for 2022, including the General Assembly in January and the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News. (pre-recorded Dec. 28, 2021)
Jan 03, 2022•27 min
The Comment on Kentucky panelists look back at the year.
Dec 25, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the the week's news, including a continuing rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the resignation of University of Louisville president Neeli Bendapudi, and more. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
Dec 13, 2021•27 min
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a rise in COVID-19 cases and legislative priorities ahead of the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Dec 06, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•27 min