Kentucky Tonight

Laura Rogers leads a discussion previewing the 2026 general election with K.C. Crosbie, co-chair of the Republican National Committee; Robert Benvenuti, chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky; Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party; and Kate Wood Hall, partner at Commonwealth Alliances.

Host Laura Rogers discusses Kentucky's 1st District U.S. House race with John "Drew" Williams, the Democratic nominee for the seat. Then, a discussion about Kentucky's 5th District U.S. House race with Ned Pillersdorf, the Democratic nominee for the seat.

Host Laura Rogers discusses Kentucky's 4th District U.S. House race with Ed Gallrein, the Republican nominee for the seat.

Host Laura Rogers discusses Kentucky's 6th District U.S. House race with Zack Dembo, the Democratic nominee for the seat.

Host Laura Rogers discusses Kentucky's U.S. Senate race with Charles Booker, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.

Host Marvin Bartlett and guests discuss the Kentucky film industry. Guests: Meg Fister, executive director of the Kentucky Film Office; Justin Brown, managing partner at Bespoke Production Capital; Kristi Kilday, co-commissioner of the Western Kentucky Film Commission; David Cottingham, COO of Wrigley Media Group; and Jim Owens, Ph. D., dean of the School of Communication Arts at Asbury University...

Host Marvin Bartlett and guests discuss the health of Kentucky's signature industries. Guests: Mike Mangeot, commissioner, Kentucky Department of Tourism; former State Sen. Damon Thayer, manager, Kentucky Senator Bourbon; Thomas Bard, co-founder, The Bard Distillery; Hallie Hardy, executive director, Visit Horse Country; and Will Glasscock, executive director, Kentucky Equine Education Project.

Chip Polston hosts a discussion about how Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) is changing college sports in Kentucky. Guests: J Batt, CEO of Champions Blue and director of athletics at the University of Kentucky; Josh Heird, director of athletics at the University of Louisville; Kyle Tucker, director of college basketball content at 247Sports; and Brooklyn DeLeye, UK volleyball player.

Host Christie Dutton and her guests discuss screen time in schools. Guests: Marty Park, chief digital officer, Kentucky Department of Education; Chase Colvin, senior advisor and former research lead, Kentucky Student Voice Team; William Ferguson, principal at Boyd Co. Middle School; State Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-Louisville); and State Sen. Senator Lindsey Tichenor (R-Smithfield).

Host Renee Shaw and her guests discuss national and state politics. Guests: Robert Benvenuti, chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky; Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Tres Watson, founder of Capitol Reins PR; and Abby Piper and Jared Smith, partners in Piper | Smith, a government affairs and public relations firm.

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss data centers. Guests: State Rep. Josh Bray (R-Mount Vernon); State Rep. Adam Moore (D-Lexington); John Bevington, vice president of customer services, LG&E and KU Energy; Ted Smith, environmental health researcher, University of Louisville; Byron Gary, attorney, Kentucky Resources Council; and Eric King, Kentucky Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss civic engagement and service in America. Guests: Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams; Benjamin Gies, chairman of Louisville America 250; Gary Gregg, McConnell Center director at the University of Louisville; Richard Young, executive director of CivicLex; Jerry Abramson, former Louisville mayor; and Maggie Harlow, executive director of the Jack Harlow Foundation.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss a report card on Kentucky's kids. Guests: Terry Brooks, Ed. D., outgoing executive director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates; Kristi Putnam, senior policy advisor of the Kentucky House Speaker's Office; State Rep. Samara Heavrin (R-Leitchfield); and State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville.

Renee Shaw hosts a conversation about Kentucky's community and technical colleges with Ryan Quarles, Ed. D., president of Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Jennifer Lindon, Ph. D., president of Hazard Community and Technical College; Scott Williams, Ph. D., president of Owensboro Community and Technical College; Anton Reece, Ph. D., president of West KY Community and Technical...

Chip Polston leads a conversation as Kentucky celebrates America250 with John Kleber, Ph. D., history professor emeritus at Morehead State University; Simon Meiners, public relations writer at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum; Stuart Sanders, director of research and publications at the Kentucky Historical Society; and Gerald Smith, Ph. D., history professor at the University of Kentucky.

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about the 2026 Primary Election with Robert Benvenuti, chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky; Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Tres Watson, Republican strategist and consultant and founder of Capitol Reins PR; and Sara Osborne, principal at MML&K Government Solutions.

Renee Shaw hosts conversations with candidates for the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts in the 2026 Primary. In the first segment, she talks with Shay Perry-Adelmann, Republican candidate in the 2nd Congressional District. In the second segment, she talks with Kevin Smith, Republican candidate in the 5th Congressional District.

Renee Shaw hosts a conversation with U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, Republican candidate in the 4th Congressional District.

Renee Shaw hosts candidate conversations for the 6th Congressional District in the 2026 Primary. In the first segment, she talks with Republican candidates Ryan Dotson and Greg Plucinski. In the second segment, she talks with Democratic candidates Zach Dembo, David Kloiber, Erin Petrey and Cherlynn Stevenson.

Renee Shaw hosts candidate conversations for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 Primary. In the first segment, she talks with Republican candidate Daniel Cameron. In the second segment, she talks with Democratic candidates Charles Booker, Amy McGrath and Dale Romans.

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly session with State Senator Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), Kentucky Senate President; State Representative David Osborne (R- Prospect), Kentucky House Speaker; State Senator Gerald Neal (D-Louisville), Kentucky Senate Minority Floor Leader; and State Representative Joshua Watkins (D-Louisville), Kentucky House Minority Whip.

Renee Shaw hosts a conversation about the state budget with State Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights), Chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee; State Rep. Lindsey Burke (D-Lexington), House Minority Caucus Chair; Anne-Tyler Morgan, attorney and member of the law firm McBrayer PLLC; and State Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-Louisville), Senate Minority Whip.

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about the state budget with State Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R-Lexington); State Sen. Reginald Thomas (D-Lexington); Kate Shanks from the Kentucky Chamber; Jason Bailey from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Andrew McNeill from the Forum for Rights, Economics & Education (KYFREE); and State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville).

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about Medicaid reform with State Representative Ken Fleming (R-Louisville; State Senator Stephen Meredith (R-Leitchfield); Emily Beauregard, executive director for Kentucky Voices for Health; and State Senator Karen Berg (D-Louisville).

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about childcare legislation. Guests include: State Senator Danny Carroll (R-Paducah), chair of the Senate Families and Children Committee; State Representative Samara Heavrin (R-Leitchfield), chair of the House Families and Children Committee; and Sarah Vanover, Ed. D., policy and advocacy director for Kentucky Youth Advocates.