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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

September 8, 2023 - Sports Betting, Beshear v. Cameron, Sen. McConnell and Abortion

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the general election campaign for governor and the launch of sports betting in Kentucky. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Sep 13, 202327 min

September 1, 2023 - McConnell, KY Governor Race, Income Tax and COVID-19

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including fallout after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze for several seconds at a Northern Kentucky appearance and the latest from the governor's race. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

Sep 05, 202327 min

August 25, 2023 - Beshear vs. Cameron, Commissioner Search, Education Equity and Coal

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest news on the campaign trail in the governor's race between incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear and challenger Attorney Gen. Daniel Cameron. Guests: Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.

Aug 29, 202327 min

August 18, 2023 - Education Plans, Louisville Busing, Freedom Fest and Sports Betting

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the bus driver shortage affecting Jefferson Co. Public Schools and competing education plans from gubernatorial candidates. Guests: Jess Clark, Louisville Public Media; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Mark Payne, LINK nky.

Aug 22, 202327 min

August 11, 2023 - JCPS and Fancy Farm

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including delays in starting the school year in the Jefferson County public system and political fallout after the Fancy Farm event. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Monica Harkins, WDRB in Louisville; and Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 14, 202327 min

August 4, 2023 - Fancy Farm

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, in a special show hosted from the grounds of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Graves Co., site of the Fancy Farm fundraiser, picnic and political event. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Aug 14, 202327 min

July 28, 2023 - UPS, Mitch McConnell, Governor's Race and Flooding

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a contract agreement between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and activity in the campaign for governor. Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Jul 31, 202327 min

July 14, 2023 - The Latest Political News in the Gubernatorial Campaign

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political news in the gubernatorial campaign. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

Jul 17, 202327 min

July 7, 2023 - Possibility of a Strike at UPS and Fancy Farm Speaker Confirmations

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the possibility of a Teamsters strike at UPS and more speaker confirmations for the Fancy Farm picnic and political event in August. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Jul 10, 202327 min

June 23, 2023 - KY Governor's Race, Opioids, Fancy Farm and COVID-19

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a need for medical workers in the state and the latest on the campaign for governor. Guests: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Jun 26, 202327 min

June 9, 2023 - Law and order becomes an early issue in the Kentucky Governor's race

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including happenings on the campaign trail for governor and a dispute over the wording in a bill passed by the legislature in the 2023 session. Guests: Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern; and Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville.

Jun 12, 202327 min

June 2, 2023 - Churchill Downs relocates of the remainder of its spring meeting

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including plans to manufacture a new electric-powered vehicle at the Toyota plant in Georgetown and Churchill Downs' relocation of the remainder of its spring meeting to conduct a safety review. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

Jun 06, 202327 min

May 19, 2023 - The results of the May 16 primary election

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the results of the May 16 primary election. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 22, 202327 min

May 12, 2023 - Early Voting and Governor's Race

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the final appearances by candidates for statewide office in advance of Kentucky's primary election on May 16 Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Mark Payne, LINK nky.

May 15, 202327 min

May 5, 2023 - Latest on the Republican Primary Campaign for Governor

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the Republican primary campaign for governor. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; and Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader.

May 08, 202327 min

April 28, 2023 - Republican Primary for Kentucky Governor

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including reports from the campaign trail during the Republican primary for governor. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

May 02, 202327 min

April 21, 2023 - Recent Debates Between Republican Candidates for Governor

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including recent debates between Republican candidates for governor and a slight decline in overdose deaths in Kentucky. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Monica Harkins, WDRB in Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Apr 24, 202327 min

April 14, 2023 - Mass shooting in Louisville and the Republican primary race for governor

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including details about a mass shooting April 10 in downtown Louisville and a new poll on the Republican primary race for governor. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Apr 18, 202327 min

April 7, 2023 - Governor's Race, Presidential Race and Horse Racing

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including activity from Republican candidates for governor on the campaign trail ahead of the primary election in May. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Liam Neimeyer, Kentucky Lantern.

Apr 10, 202327 min

March 24, 2023 - Vetoes, Impeachment Trial and Governor's Race

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes of several bills passed by Republican supermajorities in the General Assembly. Guests: Jess Clark, Louisville Public Media; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Mark Payne, Link NKY.

Mar 27, 202327 min

March 17, 2023 - Vetoes, Senate Bill 150, Medical Marijuana and Gray Machines

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a rush to pass legislation in the Kentucky General Assembly as the session draws to a close. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Mar 20, 202327 min

February 24, 2023 - Filing Deadline, Abortion, Guns and Governor's Race

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including updates on the final bills introduced in the House during the 2023 General Assembly. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern.

Feb 28, 202327 min

February 17, 2023 - Abortion, General Assembly, Governor's Race, Ford

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a state Supreme Court decision to keep Kentucky's abortion trigger law in place while a legal challenge to its constitutionality makes its way through the lower courts . Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Feb 20, 202327 min

February 10, 2023 - Education, Income Tax, TikTok and Abortion

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including legislative activity as the 2023 General Assembly resumes in Frankfort. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, Louisville Public Media; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Feb 13, 202327 min

January 27, 2023 - Polling, Governor's Race, Sign Safety and Gas Tax

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including results from early polls measuring support in the 2023 gubernatorial campaign. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Jan 30, 202327 min
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