Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on political races as the election season picks up. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; and Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis; Derrick Ramsey, Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; Beth Davisson, Workforce Center Director for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; and other education and workforce leaders discuss high school career pathways, pre-apprenticeships, and other programs designed to prepare Kentucky students for success in the workplace.
A century ago, corrupt money swamped Montana's government, but Montanans rose up to prohibit corporate campaign contributions. Today, in the wake of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, Montana is once again fighting to preserve open and honest elections. Following an investigative reporter through a political thriller, Dark Money exposes one of the greatest threats to American democracy.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the state's political races. Scheduled guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource and WKU Public Radio; and Kevin Wheatley, WDRB in Louisville.
The program gives a glimpse of Don and Mira Ball's generosity that has forever changed Kentucky. The philanthropic powerhouse team built a thriving home building business and devoted their time, talent, and treasure to those less fortunate. Whether through recovery programs, serving on university boards, or opening their home to various charitable organizations, Don and Mira Ball have humbly served their community.
FRONTLINE goes inside President Trump’s fight against federal investigators looking into his campaign and whether he obstructed justice. The documentary methodically reveals how an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election has grown to threaten Donald Trump’s presidency.
Watch the latest PBS NewsHour episodes, read breaking news stories, and learn more about the issues behind national and world events.
Renee Shaw and guests discuss the midterm elections. Guests: Julia Bright Crigler, Republican political consultant; Cassie Chambers Armstrong, vice-chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Tres Watson, communications director of the Republican Party of Kentucky; and Jonathan Miller, former Democratic state treasurer and former chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.
Dayton, Ohio was once a hub for innovation and industry, before businesses shut down or moved away. Then came the Great Recession. In its aftermath, part-time, low-wage work rather than full-time work with benefits has often become the new normal in cities like Dayton. FRONTLINE and ProPublica go inside one American city’s struggle to recover.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest school rankings in the commonwealth and updates on political races. Scheduled guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.