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Jim Bunning (1931-2017)
Jim Bunning, a two-term senator and Major League baseball pitcher, died Friday, May 26 at the age of 85. We look back on his life and career with this interview from 2006, in which he spoke with KET's Bill Goodman about politics and baseball.
Kentucky Life
Remembering the Beverly Hills Supper Club Tragedy
Forty years ago the tragedy at Beverly Hills Supper Club took place; the southeastern town of Lynch reflects on its coaltown heyday; and Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville is Kentucky's premier golf course.
Comment on Kentucky
News of the Week: May 26, 2017
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including an economic development announcement from the Bevin administration and remarks from Gov. Bevin critical of the media. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton from Kentucky Public Radio; Jack Brammer from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Connections with Renee Shaw
Innovation and Education Topics from the Alltech Conference
Renee Shaw reports from the Alltech Ideas Conference 2017. Renee speaks with Dr. Aoife Lyons, director of educational initiatives at Alltech, about her work and how technologies have the potential to revolutionize agriscience, business, wellness, and more. They are joined by current participants and past winners of the Alltech Young Scientist program.
Kentucky Life
Covington’s Devou Park, the Big South Fork, and More!
It's all about communities in this episode! Devou Park is a green space at the very heart of Covington; the famous racehorse Lexington is the reason Central Kentucky is the thoroughbred breeding capital of the United States and arguably the world; Doug explores Stearns in the heart of the Big South Fork; and our state's 225th anniversary continues at Old Fort Harrod.
The Local Traveler
Burgers in the Bluegrass
Burgers abound in this episode, including Bluegrass Burgers, Game, Napa Prime, The Thirsty Heifer, Boone Tavern, Kentucky Fudge Company, Dovie's, Herb n Thelma's Tavern, Bard's Burgers & Chili, Mammy's Kitchen, Heirloom Restaurant, Cliffside Diner, Parkette Drive In, The Gastro Gnomes Food Truck and Mobile Catering, and Bad Wolf Burgers.
Kentucky Afield
Hunting Lesson, Fishing, and Roaming Bears
Chad Miles and crew find disappointment on a hunting trip, but discover it's a magical time for fishing. And watch out: It's time to be on the lookout for roaming bears.
Food--Delicious Science
A Matter of Taste
Explore how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of all the sensations, tastes and flavors that we enjoy in our food.
Education Matters
Help Wanted Kentucky
Hal Heiner, secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, discusses the new Help Wanted Kentucky initiative and the Governor's Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program.