Terry Meiners

DeVone Holt, CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, has a wide array of activities for Muhammad Ali Week which starts May 31st. DeVone intends to regenerate the universal feeling of love and respect that embraced Muhammad's hometown and the entire planet after his passing 9 years ago.

There are 6 Chilly Wonton Willy books that will delight your children. Soupville is the home of the best soups in the world.  It is also home to friendship and fun. Chilly’s friends; Silver Spoon, Cheddar Cheese, Rye Bread, Paula Penguin, Walt D. Walrus and Egg Drop Sue work and play together in Soupville. Join them for many tasty adventures.

It's the Memorial Day weekend monologue. God Bless those who gave all. In local news, there could be a new JCPS superintendent...one with an NDA from his previous employer. Shouldn't we know what's in that NDA before we hire him? This weekend launch into summer means swimming. the lake. ribs. cobbler. maniacs on the highways. broken news embargoes. FLASHBACK: MUHAMMAD ALI once went unnoticed by a...

WHAS Radio legend Van Vance hosted Sportstalk84, called University of Louisville basketball and football games for decades, and also did the play-by-play for the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association. The Kentucky Colonels won the 1975 ABA world championship 50 years ago today! Van is still game ready and shared his memories on WHAS Radio with Terry Meiners on the anniversary.

My friends at Down Syndrome of Louisville visited WHAS Radio. Drew Dever and his mom Susan (my childhood schoolmate), along with DSL executive director Taylor Ingram and development director Tim Curtis explain how they're helping improve lives throughout the region. Their major fundraiser is a pro-celebrity golf tournament at Audubon Country Club on June 2nd. It's sold out but their auction items...

Nate Morris grew up in a union household led by his single mom. He tells his life story and why he now considers himself the best candidate to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate. We discussed Mr. Morris' relationship with Vice President J D Vance, his allegiance to President Donald Trump, and how the "big, beautiful bill" will impact America. Does he need a Trump endorsement to win?  When...

Dare to Care food bank CEO Vincent James Sr spoke on the growing needs for families and individuals who are food insecure and how current federal legislation could impact the organization. At the 6:40 mark of the interview, Mr. James responded incorrectly to a question about Dare to Care's overhead costs, claiming that 55% of donated dollars went to administrative costs. Dare to Care director of s...

Dan Issel, the all-time leading scorer for the Kentucky Wildcats, reflects on his 1975 ABA Championship with the Kentucky Colonels. Issel also talks about today's NBA popularity, chances for expansion, college NIL, his favorite teammates from the ABA, and much more. 

Professional squash is rigorous game and the Louisville Colts are up to the task. England's Ben Smith is on our local squad. The Colts' next match is vs Atlanta Tornadoes on Thursday in this National Squash League spectacle. France's Baptiste Bouin is also an international squash star who was drafted by the Atlanta squad. Ben and Baptiste describe the intense challenges of the game and strategies...

Producers on Good Morning America had to be disappointed with manly man Michael Strahan who shied away from asking Bill Belichick about his hot GF. The show producers are mostly female and mostly cranky from having to work overnights prepping the morning show so that the anchors have proper interview prompts with prominent guests. Strahan has Belichick LIVE and wouldn't go deep on the coach's rela...

Louisville Downtown Partnership executive director Rebecca Fleischaker is full of good news about downtown aesthetics and sounds. Pianos, plants, and parkways are lighting up downtown Louisville access and opportunities. Don't miss the new face of the city center in Louisville. It's popping!

Racing Lou goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer is a multi-sport athlete who fell in love with soccer as a teenager in Wisconsin. She loves her Badgers, Packers, and the thrill of stopping penalty kicks in professional soccer matches for Louisville. "I feel like any high pressure moment (shooting) for the buzzer beater win, I want that moment...I want to be the one that has the influence to make or break a g...

My sweet sister Michele Meiners Renbarger joined Fern Creek FD deputy chief Todd Early and department chaplain Alex Stoltz to announce plans for this Saturday's health fair at fire station #61 on Bardstown Road. Free screenings, lifesaving advice, and much more available on May 17. Listen to the interview for full details. Helath is wealth.

"There's something (special) about shedding blood with somebody inside the octagon...it's really like a game of chess...they're just looking for their opponent to make a mistake." Legacy Fighting Alliance founder Ed Soares details a full night of Mixed Martial Arts battles scheduled for June 13 at Freedom Hall. Mr. Soares is thrilled to return to Muhammad Ali's hometown to bring these highly skill...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Gail Bibb, founder of Revive Counseling & Wellness, joined Terry Meiners to discuss the value of having conversations with a licensed marriage and family therapist. Why therapy? How does one know when they're in need of counseling? Is A.I. a reasonable substitute for human interaction and guidance? Revive health. Heal trauma. Restore relationships. Gail Bi...

Pro Rehab's Dr. Larry Benz discusses proper procedures for transitioning from winter to summer workouts to avoid destroying dormant muscles. Also, since Larry is Chairman of the University of Louisville's board of trustees, we take a minute to profile the school's new leader Dr. Gerry Bradley.

Today is National Teacher Day. Thank you, teachers! Here's Bluegrass Institute President Jim Waters on the average total compensation packages for Kentucky teachers. There's a wide variance across the commonwealth.

Globetrotting sports feature reporter Brad Blanks is back in Louisville to meet and greet fans at the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. The affable Aussie first connected with radio legend Scott Shannon on WPLJ-FM in New York, offering updates on Olympics games, Super Bowls, and other high profile events. One of Brad Blanks' viral social media posts involves a humorous exchange with Jennifer Anist...

Native Louisvillian Valerie Celeste Bruce was a childhood classmate of Mayor Craig Greenberg. She always knew she'd be in some type of show biz, ultimately heading to law school and then legal work for entertainment pursuits.  Then Valerie segued into production work on BBC shows like Dancing With the Stars and many others. Her latest project is an as-yet-unnamed album featuring the single Kentuck...

Former WHAS11 anchor/reporter Tabnie Dozier is back in Louisville for Derby Week. She stopped by WHAS Radio to update her career. She's launched Tabnie Dozier Enterprises, a Black woman owned media company. Tabnie's positive energy permeates her every life encounter. She offers fresh, bold, authentic brand support for corporate leaders, media members, and others in need of recalibrated messaging.

The Louisville Democrat Party chairman is Logan Gatti, an energetic young voice trying to bolser the number of Democrats in local offices. We discussed issues with party collegiality, trusting poll data, the value of mailers, and the burgeoning Republican strength in Louisville Metro Council.

18-year-old boxer Pryce Sparrow and his dad Kelvin visited my studio following Pryce's first professional boxing match. He won and it all came together during the 12 hours leading up to the fight. Listen to both Sparrows tell the story! 

There's a tail-wagging, beer sipping good time this Saturday called a FURRY DERBY PAW-TAY!  No admission ticket necessary! Help the Arrow Fund save abused animals. They're dedicated to providing medical treatment, rehabilitation, and safe homes for animals that have been victims of torture, abuse, and extreme neglect. The FURRY DERBY PAW-TAY is Saturday, April 26 from 2-6 at Noble Funk, 922 S. Sec...

Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Paul Humphrey, a fellow Saint Xavier High School alum, discusses the city's moderized crime reduction plan, technological advances, and improvements to police visibility and mobility throughout the metro. With Kentucky Derby season upon us, Chief Humphrey explains the need for all officers on duty and the opportunities to strengthen the ranks of officers pa...

Ultramarathoner Tavi Wallace, who has completed two 100 mile races along with 78 marathons, will pace runners in this week's Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon. 60 different pacers organized by Dallas Harshfield will run at various speeds to keep runners at their desired speeds.  Tavi, for instance, will carry a sign that reads 3:55 PACE. That means she will run 8:57 per mile for th...