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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

January 20, 2023

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Gov. Andy Beshear's announcement of reforms to the state's juvenile justice system and political news from the Republican primary campaign for governor. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Erin Kelly, Spectrum News 1.

Jan 23, 202327 min

January 13, 2023

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including early activity in the Republican gubernatorial primary campaign. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Jan 16, 202327 min

January 6, 2023

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the start of the 2023 General Assembly session, President Biden's visit to Covington, statewide office candidate filings, and more. Guests: Monica Harkins of WDRB in Louisville, Austin Horn of the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Joe Sonka of the Louisville Courier Journal.

Jan 09, 202327 min

December 30, 2023 - A Look Ahead to 2023

Bill Bryant and journalists preview the 2023 legislative session and the race for governor. Guests: Morgan Watkins from the Louisville Courier-Journal; Alex Acquisto from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Mark Vanderhoff from WLKY-TV in Louisville.

Jan 04, 202327 min

December 23, 2023 - 2022 Year in Review

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the top news stories in Kentucky for 2022. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jan 04, 202327 min

December 16, 2022 - KY Supreme Court strikes down charter school law

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling striking down a new law designed to fund private and charter schools and political news ahead of the 2023 General Assembly. Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Sarah Ladd, States Newsroom; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Dec 19, 202227 min

December 9, 2022 - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear files for reelection

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant including looking back one year after tornadoes devastated several towns in western Kentucky. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Dec 12, 202227 min

December 2, 2022 - Former Governor John Y. Brown's funeral

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the funeral for former Gov. John Y. Brown held at the state capitol and a look ahead to the 2023 race for governor. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Dec 05, 202227 min

November 25, 2022 - Western and Eastern Kentucky disaster relief

Host Bill Bryant and journalists look back on several important news stories in 2022, focusing on Kentucky's response to natural disasters in western and eastern Kentucky. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; and Liam Niemeyer, States Newsroom.

Nov 29, 202227 min

November 18, 2022 - The Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion case

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including arguments to the Kentucky Supreme Court over whether abortion rights are protected in the state Constitution. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Divya Karthikeyan, Kentucky Public Radio; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Nov 29, 202227 min

November 11, 2022 - General Election review

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, focusing on results from the Nov. 8 general election. Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Nov 15, 202227 min

November 4, 2022 - Preview of the 2022 General Election

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, focusing on final campaign news in advance of election day on Nov. 8. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Nov 07, 202227 min

October 28, 2022 - Early voting begins in Kentucky

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, focusing on the upcoming general election in Kentucky and races for U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, state legislative races, judicial races, and two constitutional amendments. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; and Alana Watson, WKU Public Radio.

Oct 31, 202227 min

October 14, 2022 - The 2022 General Election heats up

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including political news with the general election approaching. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

Oct 17, 202227 min

October 7, 2022 - Financial Disclosures for the 2023 Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidates

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the passing of country music star and Kentucky native Loretta Lynn and political news one month away from the 2022 general election. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Oct 17, 202227 min

September 30, 2022 - Ford Motor Company announces a Louisville expansion

Bill Bryant and guests discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on the general election as November approaches and the announcement of an expansion in vehicle production by Ford Motor Company for its Louisville plant. Guests: Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Oct 03, 202227 min

August 5, 2022 - On site at the Fancy Farm Picnic

Reporting live from Graves Co., Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists preview the Fancy Farm political event and discuss the ongoing recovery from widespread flooding in eastern Kentucky and other news. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader Liam Niemeyer, WKMS in Murray; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 09, 202227 min

July 29, 2022 - Eastern Kentucky deals with devastating floods

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including widespread and devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Bailey, chief meteorologist at WKYT in Lexington; Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; and Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Aug 01, 202227 min

July 22, 2022 - Response to the Kentucky Abortion Ruling

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including a circuit court judge's ruling that temporarily halts Kentucky laws banning abortion in most cases from taking effect. Guests: Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Jul 25, 202227 min

July 15, 2022 - Republicans overtake Democrats in voter registration numbers

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss news from the commonwealth, including a record budget surplus for state government, a historic shift in voter registration, and more. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Divya Karthikeyan, Kentucky Public Radio; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Jul 25, 202227 min

July 8, 2022 - Abortion Battles in Kentucky Courts

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including legal battles over an abortion ban passed by the General Assembly and rising COVID-19 positivity rates in the state. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Erin Kelly, Spectrum News 1; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.

Jul 11, 202227 min
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