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Kentucky Edition

KET presents a new weeknight series that features reporting from across Kentucky examining complex regional and statewide issues in relevant, meaningful ways.

From education to the economy, agriculture to healthcare, business to the arts, Kentucky Edition, hosted by Renee Shaw, will summarize the day's major developments and explore Kentucky's fascinating people, places and events.
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Episodes

July 17, 2025

Two more candidates jump into the Congressional race in Kentucky's 6th district, Gov. Beshear talks about his winning strategy in South Carolina, two Kentucky congressmen praise Trump's signing of the HALT Act, Congressman Massie is pushing to make the Epstein files public, and a group serving adults with disabilities is expanding its mission.

Jul 18, 202528 min

July 16, 2025

Lawmakers on the AI Task Force talk about the technology as it relates to Kentucky classrooms. The state benefits from a new settlement with an opioid manufacturer. Haitian and Latin immigrants in Kentucky discuss losing their legal status. A company works to give new life to a bourbon byproduct.

Jul 17, 202527 min

July 15, 2025

Leaders of Kentucky universities testified about how they're implementing HB 4, a new case of measles is confirmed in Kentucky, a transgender inmate challenges Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for inmates, and a Kentucky city is transforming an area into a new community.

Jul 15, 202528 min

July 14, 2025

Reaction to a deadly mass shooting at a Lexington church, President Trump gets high praise from his base in Kentucky, KSU provides lawmakers with an update on its budget shortfalls, Somerset Maya Alan Keck discusses his political future, and Kentucky students work to build a clinic to help patients in Liberia.

Jul 14, 202528 min

July 10, 2025

Gov. Beshear says the state will be out hundreds of millions of dollars for disaster relief without federal aid, a program is working to provide law enforcement officers with life-saving equipment, Renee Shaw goes one-on-one with Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, and a Kentucky soft drink teams up with KSU to offer a Kentucky-centric beverage.

Jul 11, 202528 min

July 9, 2025

What's next for State Rep. Daniel Grossberg, the Trump administration plans to slash ARC's budget by 93%, another Republican announces a bid for Kentucky's sixth congressional district, and we go behind the scenes of one of the biggest car shows in North America.

Jul 11, 202528 min

July 8, 2025

Measles cases spread in Central Kentucky, the superintendent of JCPS talks budget cuts and transportation, the state's first AI summit focused on education, and how Lake Cumberland became known as the "Houseboat Capital of the World."

Jul 11, 202527 min

July 7, 2025

A former state senator teases an announcement about a future political bid, members of Kentucky's federal delegation discuss the President's spending and tax cut bill, and Kentucky Edition goes On the Road to Somerset and to the "Houseboat Capital of the World."

Jul 08, 202528 min

July 4, 2025

Today the U.S. celebrates its 249th birthday. Kentucky isn't that much younger, having turned 233 just last month. Kentucky joined the Union on June 1, 1792. We explore some of the history that makes Kentucky unique.

Jul 08, 202528 min

July 3, 2025

Two Kentucky Congressman vote against the President's tax and spending bill, a state lawmaker addresses the need to clarify a new law regarding teacher-student communication, a new health alert in Central Kentucky, and reflecting on Kentucky's history.

Jul 07, 202528 min

July 2, 2025

Kentucky's congressmen fight for and against the President's tax and spending bill, what an audit reveals about the KDE, and tips for staying safe during the holiday weekend.

Jul 03, 202528 min

July 1, 2025

The U.S. Senator narrowly passed President Trump's tax and budget bill, Kentuckians debate the impact of the bill, Elon Musk says he'll help Congressman Massie win re-election, Dr. Steven Stack discusses the measles outbreak in Central Kentucky, and lawmakers discuss solutions for increasing affordable housing.

Jul 02, 202528 min

June 30, 2025

A confirmed measles outbreak in Central Kentucky, the Kentucky connection to recent SCOTUS rulings, remembering an icon in horse racing, thousands show up to see the General Lee jump a Kentucky fountain, and a look back at the history of Frankfort.

Jul 01, 202528 min

June 27, 2025

Nate Morris says he'll run in next year's U.S. Senate Republican primary, the state's AI Task Force discusses how President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could impact Kentucky's AI legislation, and the newly created Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force holds its first meeting.

Jun 30, 202528 min

June 26, 2025

More than 100 new laws go into effect Friday in Kentucky, lawmakers provide a tour of the new temporary chambers, Gov. Beshear explains what he's waiting for before deciding if a special session is needed, a cybersecurity expert discusses a troubling trend, and working to prevent adult loneliness among the elderly.

Jun 27, 202528 min

June 25, 2025

LG&E and KU asks Kentuckians to conserve energy amid heat wave, state lawmakers discuss a new anti-DEI law that goes into effect this week, a look at who has been invited to the annual Fancy Farm political picnic, and how some of Kentucky's regional universities are adjusting to a new way of compensating student athletes.

Jun 26, 202528 min

June 24, 2025

How the war between Israel and Iran could impact Kentuckians, the state's federal delegation remains split on U.S. involvement, a well-known Democratic attorney says he plans to challenge Congressman Rogers, why a federal prison in Eastern Kentucky may be delayed yet again, and a multi-million dollar gift to JCPS.

Jun 25, 202528 min

June 23, 2025

Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the U.S. bombing of Iran, President Trump says he's coming to Kentucky to campaign against a Republican congressman, a dangerous heat wave has its grip on the Commonwealth, and identifying resources for caregivers.

Jun 24, 202528 min

June 20, 2025

Officials break ground on a new child development center at Fort Knox, lawmakers hear from energy providers about meeting demand, a state lawmaker questions if Kentucky has too many counties, and Louisville is set to host another major golf tournament.

Jun 23, 202528 min

June 19, 2025

The Muhammad Ali Center kicked off Juneteenth festivities in Louisville, President Trump taps a Kentuckian for a federal judgeship who was nearly nominated by former President Biden, and state lawmakers hear about a rise in youth suicide and a decline in childhood vaccinations.

Jun 20, 202528 min

June 18, 2025

State lawmakers say Governor Andy Beshear has not spoken to them about the possibility of a special session to approve state funding for storm and tornado recovery, the Family Foundation and the ACLU of Kentucky respond to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, and the new Brent Spence bridge design is unveiled.

Jun 20, 202528 min

June 17, 2025

Congressman Massie takes a step to prevent U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war, Rep. Grossberg appears before an ethics commission, a candidate for Kentucky's 6th Congressional district picks up an endorsement, Congressman Rogers honors first responders, and Gov. Beshear names a new health commissioner.

Jun 20, 202528 min

June 16, 2025

"No Kings" rallies were held across Kentucky on Saturday, Kentuckians react to news of apparent politically-motivated violence in Minnesota, the head of the DNC visits Kentucky, and a Democratic state lawmaker facing allegations of harassing women has his latest motion denied.

Jun 17, 202528 min

June 13, 2025

A bill that would claw back more than $9 billion in spending that's already been approved has passed the U.S. House. The rescission package calls for making cuts recommended by DOGE permanent, including cuts to USAID, NPR, and PBS. KET is a PBS member station.

Jun 16, 202528 min

June 12, 2025

Sen. Rand Paul talks about ongoing protests in Los Angeles and budget negotiations, the U.S. House votes to cut funding for U.S. AID and CPB, a soldier dies in a helicopter incident at Fort Campbell, and Congressman Comer's committee presses Democratic governors about so-called sanctuary city policies.

Jun 16, 202528 min

June 11, 2025

Sen. McConnell questions Sec. Hegseth about Trump's proposed defense budget, Sen. Paul criticizes Trump's planned military parade, Congressman Guthrie pushes for tougher penalties for people selling fentanyl illegally, an old restaurant could become Lexington's first medical marijuana dispensary, and a grand opening for a new public library in Northern Kentucky.

Jun 16, 202528 min

June 10, 2025

Kentucky's state auditor says she'll look into FCPS, the latest on an ethics investigation involving a state representative, and Congressman Guthrie discusses A.I. and nuclear energy.

Jun 11, 202528 min

June 9, 2025

A new report looks at the well-being of Kentucky children, how two universities are approaching a landmark deal for college sports, a state senator discusses her work with artificial intelligence, a new way to learn about careers in aerospace and aviation, and Special Olympics Kentucky celebrates 30 years at EKU.

Jun 10, 202528 min

June 6, 2025

Sen. Bledsoe discusses FCPS' attempt to raise the occupational tax, a bipartisan bill to promote opioid recovery clears the U.S. House, Kentucky's gas tax is falling again, honoring Kentucky officers killed in the line of duty, and feeding children during the summer.

Jun 09, 202528 min

June 5, 2025

How defunding the Job Corps program would impact Union County, Gov. Beshear renews his push for universal pre-K, the Make America Health Again Kentucky Task Force holds its first meeting, and we answer the question everyone's asking about those noisy cicadas.

Jun 06, 202528 min
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