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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

March 29, 2024 - State Budget, General Assembly, JCPS and Lobbying

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a rundown of bills passed by the legislature before adjourning for the governor's veto period. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville.

Apr 01, 202427 min

March 22, 2024 - State Budget, Education, Childcare, Eastern KY

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the selection of a Commissioner of Education who must now be confirmed by the state Senate and the latest on proposed bills moving through the General Assembly. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Mar 25, 202427 min

March 15, 2024 - Budget, School Choice, Crime Bill and Education Commissioner

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the state Senate's budget proposal and a sweeping crime bill making its way through the legislature. Guests: Monica Harkins, WDRB in Louisville; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Jess Clark, Louisville Public Media.

Mar 18, 202427 min

March 8, 2024 - General Assembly, State Budget, Democrats Protest, and COVID-19

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including legislation dealing with housing passed by the state legislature despite Gov. Andy Beshear's veto. Guests: Ryland Barton, NPR; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS in Louisville; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

Mar 11, 202427 min

March 1, 2024 - Sen. McConnell, General Assembly, Labor Laws and Education

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's announcement that he would give up his position of Senate Minority Leader in November. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.

Mar 04, 202427 min

February 16, 2024 - Teacher Raises, Childcare, JCPS and Opioids

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including bills introduced in the General Assembly dealing with child care and housing. Guests: Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; Joe Sonka, Kentucky Public Radio; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Feb 20, 202427 min

January 12, 2024 - Education, Abortion, Crime Bill and Beshear PAC

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on legislation introduced in the 2024 General Assembly. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Isaiah Kim-Matinez, WHAS in Louisville; and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern.

Jan 16, 202427 min

January 5, 2024 - General Assembly, Governor's Address, Elections and Daniel Cameron

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including bills introduced during the first days of the 2024 General Assembly and candidate filings for elected office before the Jan. 5 deadline. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Joe Sonka, Kentucky Public Radio.

Jan 08, 202427 min

December 15, 2023 - Second Term, Damon Thayer, Crime Bill and Julian Carroll

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the inauguration of Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on Dec. 12 and announcements from several state legislators that they will not run for reelection in 2024. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Dec 19, 202327 min

December 8, 2023 - Inauguration, Frankfort, Bourbon, Coal

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political news ahead of gubernatorial inauguration day on Dec. 12. Guests: Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Dec 11, 202327 min

November 24, 2023 - Inauguration, State Budget, Auto Industry and Economy

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant (taped on Nov. 21), including information about the gubernatorial inauguration in December. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Nov 27, 202327 min

November 17, 2023 - Kids Count Report, Abortion and Frankfort

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including discussion from legislative leaders about the prospects of working with Gov. Andy Beshaer and a new report on the state of Kentucky's children from Kentucky Youth Advocates. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS in Louisville; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Nov 20, 202327 min

November 3, 2023 - Governor's Race, Election 2023, Ukraine and KY School Report Card

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the results of a new poll in the governor's race and final stops by candidates for statewide office prior to Election Day on Nov. 7. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Nov 07, 202327 min

October 27, 2023 - Governor's Race, Attorney General, Adams Ad and UAW Strike

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest happenings on the campaign trail in the governor's race and a tentative contract agreement between Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers. Guests: Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Oct 30, 202327 min

October 20, 2023 - Governor's Race, Juvenile Justice and School Libraries

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest events during campaign season as Gov. Andy Beshear runs for re-election against challenger Attorney Gen. Daniel Cameron. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Erin Kelly, Spectrum News 1.

Oct 23, 202327 min

October 13, 2023 - KY Governor's Race, Israel and UAW Strike

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including happenings on the campaign trail during the leadup to statewide elections in November and members of United Auto Workers going on strike at the Ford Truck Plant in Louisville. Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Oct 16, 202327 min

October 6, 2023 - Governor's Race, Abortion, SOAR and Shutdown Avoided

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest developments in the race for governor. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette.

Oct 09, 202327 min

September 29, 2023 - Governor's Race, Federal Shutdown, JCPS and Sports Betting

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the gubernatorial campaigns with a little more than a month remaining before election day. Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Monica Harkins, WDRB in Louisville; and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern.

Oct 02, 202327 min

September 22, 2023 - Governor's Race, Brereton Jones, Redistricting and Possible Shutdown

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including new ads and responses from gubernatorial candidates during the final weeks of the campaign and responses from Kentuckians after the death of former Gov. Brereton Jones. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.

Sep 25, 202327 min

September 15, 2023 - Impeachment, Governor's Race, UAW Strike and Horse Racing.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Congressman James Comer (R-KY1) supervising an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden and the latest fundraising numbers for the gubernatorial campaign. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Sep 18, 202327 min
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