October 18, 2021
A one-minute long update with leading daily news stories from Kentucky, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
Today's Schedule Tuesday, October 19th
- Interim Joint Committee on Local Government10:00am EDT
- Interim Joint Committee on State Government1:00pm EDT
- Public Pension Oversight Board3:00pm EDT
Upcoming Schedule
- Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs & Public ProtectionOctober 20, 10:00am EDT
- Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare & Family ServicesOctober 20, 1:00pm EDT
- Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce InvestmentOctober 21, 9:00am EDT
- Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations & Administrative RegulationsOctober 21, 11:00am EDT
- Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business & Information TechnologyOctober 21, 1:00pm EDT
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.
The Cannabis Question
As state-legalized cannabis spreads, NOVA investigates the latest scientific evidence for its potential benefits and risks, and how criminalization has disproportionately harmed communities of color. Watch now.
COVID and the Classroom
Renee Shaw talks about COVID-19 and the classroom with scheduled guests: Commissioner Jason Glass, Kentucky Department of Education; State Rep. Steven Riley, a Republican from Glasgow and vice-chair of the House Education Committee; Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy of the Kentucky School Boards Association; State Rep. Tina Bojanowski, a Louisville Democrat and member of the House Education...