KY Headlines: August 6, 2020 COVID-19 Update
A one-minute long news update, focused on COVID-19, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
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Millennials report more stress than older Americans during pandemic
The unknowns and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has sprung many Americans into stressful situations on a daily basis. However, younger people in the U.S. are reporting higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic than older generations, according to recent surveys. A report from PBS NewsHour's Gretchen Frazee.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Kentucky’s Tourism Industry
Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss COVID-19's impact on Kentucky tourism. Guests include: Mike Berry, secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet; Hank Phillips, president and CEO of the Kentucky Travel Industry Association; and Mary Quinn Ramer, president of VisitLEX, the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Paris Fire Department; Artist Jonathan Queen; and more!
Learn the history of one of the Paris, Kentucky, Fire Department, established in 1874; Dave Shuffett and his dog Charlie go agate hunting in a Kentucky Life Memory; artist Jonathan Queen uses classic toys as metaphors for complex themes in his paintings and murals; learn the backstory of Florence, Kentucky's water tower.
The safety concerns for teachers before schools reopen
The largest teacher’s union in the U.S., the American Federation of Teachers, announced recently it would support any local chapters that strike due to their school’s reopening without any safety measures. Randi Weingarten, the union’s president, spoke with Hari Sreenivasan about safety concerns for teachers and what should be done about them.
Endeavor: Degüello
The collapse of a tower block reveals a clue that may uncover the truth behind the crime that has haunted Endeavour and the team. Watch now.
Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story
See a moving and meaningful picture of families in America today and the way these relationships shape us. Families of all shapes and sizes give us a look into their lives, revealing how we value our families now more than ever. Watch now.
Ohio River Fishing Trip; Frog Gigging; Lock-On Stand Safety
We're fast fishing on the Ohio River in Louisville, catching bullfrogs, and Chad demonstrates how to attach a lock-on stand. Watch now.
Cage the Elephant / Tank and the Bangas
Thrill to an hour of rock and soul with Cage the Elephant and Tank and The Bangas. Nashville rockers Cage the Elephant blaze through hits and albums from fifth album Social Cues. New Orleans’ jazz/soul mavens Tank and The Bangas groove through songs from second LP Green Balloon. Watch now.
News of the Week: July 31, 2020
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including efforts to reduce COVID-19 infection rates and problems with the state's unemployment insurance system. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.