Public Affairs

Ket.org Launches New Blog

KET public affairs host Bill Goodman invites viewers to visit his new blog, Bill's Eye.

Blogger Challenges Demeaning Portrayals

Blog publisher Gina McCauley has been successful in convincing some large corporations to withdraw their advertising dollars from media that demean women. We talk with McCauley about using social media tools to change negative portrayals of black women on the next Connections With Renee Shaw.
Friday, Nov. 6 at 5/4 p.m. CT on KET2; Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1:30/12:30 p.m. CT on KET; and Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30/6:30 a.m. CT on KET2

One on One With Coach Calipari

University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari discusses the highs and lows of his career and his book, Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and in Life, on the next One to One With Bill Goodman.
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m./noon CT on KET; Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30/6:30 pm CT on KET2; and Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30/6:30 am CT on KET2

Tax Reform and You

On the next Kentucky Tonight, we discuss state tax reform. Guests are two legislators, Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Louisville, and Rep. Bill Farmer, R-Lexington; Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates; and Andy Hightower, executive director of the Kentucky Club for Growth. Viewers with questions and comments may send e-mail to .
Monday, Nov. 9 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET; and Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 2/1 a.m. CT on KET

An Eye on Frankfort

Keep up with what’s going on in Frankfort by watching KET’s online coverage of the interim committee meetings of the General Assembly.

State Program to Make “Green Loans”

Gov. Steve Beshear announces the establishment of a multi-million dollar financing program to make public buildings more energy efficient, a move that will reduce costs and potentially create “green collar” jobs. KET is expected to be the first state agency to submit a loan application to the Green Bank. Press conference video now available online. Learn more...

Headlines from The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer