October 27, 2021
A one-minute long update with leading daily news stories from Kentucky, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
Today's Schedule Thursday, October 28th
There is no legislative coverage scheduled for today.
Upcoming Schedule
- Unemployment Insurance Reform Task ForceOctober 28, 10:00am EDT
School Choice in the Commonwealth
Renee Shaw talks with her guests about school choice. Guests include: Brigitte Blom Ramsey, president & CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky; Tom Shelton, spokesman for the Council for Better Education; Jim Waters, president and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions; and others.
News of the Week: October 22, 2021
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the latest on political races for the U.S. Senate in 2022 and governor in 2023. Guests: Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.
Devine Carama
Renee Shaw speaks with hip hop artist, community activist, and motivational speaker Devine Carama talks about his appointment as director of One Lexington, a program that mobilizes city government and community resources against violence and other topics.
News of the Week: October 15, 2021
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week. Scheduled guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
Taliban Takeover
The Taliban take over Afghanistan, and the threat of ISIS and Al Qaeda intensifies. On the ground, reporter Najibullah Quraishi investigates uncertainty and fear among the Afghan people and revisits the lead-up to the U.S. defeat and the Taliban’s return. Watch now.
Historical Horse Racing: A Growing Pastime in Kentucky
Renee Shaw talks with her guests about historical horse racing. Guests include: State Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown), Senate Majority Floor Leader; State Rep. Adam Koenig, (R-Erlanger); State Sen. Morgan McGarvey (R-Louisville); State Rep. Ed Gentry (R-Louisville); Martin Cothran, spokesperson, The Family Foundation; Pam Thomas, senior fellow, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; and others.
News of the Week: October 8, 2021
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a ruling in Frankfort Circuit Court that found a school choice law unconstitutional and the latest on developing political races. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Laura Cullen Glasscock, Kentucky Gazette; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.
Aaron Thompson Discusses the Future of Higher Education
President Aaron Thompson of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education talks about student success and a willingness to change traditional services, budget recommendations the CPE will make to state lawmakers next year, COVID-19 and higher education and the future of Kentucky State University.
News of the Week: October 1, 2021
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the announcement of a 5.8 billion economic investment by Ford in Hardin Co. and the latest information on COVID-19 in Kentucky. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.