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Comment on Kentucky
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Bill Bryant. A KET production.
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Episodes
January 21, 2022 - COVID-19, the State Budget and Redistricting 24.01.2022 26:41
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a dispute over redistricting maps drawn by the Republican House and Senate in Frankfort and a new record in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.
January 14, 2022 - Kentucky's Budget and Omicron 17.01.2022 26:34
Bill Bryant and panel of journalists discuss the news of the week, including Gov. Andy Beshear's proposed state budget, a bill for tornado relief, and record high COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.
January 7, 2022 - The State of the Commonwealth Address, Redistricting and COVID-19 11.01.2022 26:32
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including doings from the first few days of the 2022 General Assembly in Frankfort. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Wes Swietek, Bowling Green Daily News.
December 31, 2021 - The 2022 Kentucky General Assembly, Redistricting and the Omicron Variant 03.01.2022 26:33
Bill Bryant and journalists preview major stories for 2022, including the General Assembly in January and the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News. (pre-recorded Dec. 28, 2021)
December 24, 2021 - Year in Review 25.12.2021 26:33
The Comment on Kentucky panelists look back at the year.
December 17, 2021 - Deadly Tornadoes Hit Western Kentucky 20.12.2021 26:39
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, focusing on the impact of a tornado outbreak on western Kentucky and the aftermath in several communities including Mayfield, Dawson Springs, and Bowling Green. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Liam Niemeyer, WKMS in Murray; Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal; and Alana Watson, WKU in Bowling Green.
December 10, 2021 - COVID-19 in Kentucky and the University of Louisville Searches for a new President 13.12.2021 26:32
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the the week's news, including a continuing rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the resignation of University of Louisville president Neeli Bendapudi, and more. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
December 3, 2021 - Kentucky's COVID Numbers Climb and Senate Republicans Set Their Legislative Priorities 06.12.2021 26:36
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a rise in COVID-19 cases and legislative priorities ahead of the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
November 26, 2021 - COVID-19 and Kentucky Politics 29.11.2021 26:32
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss major news stories in Kentucky on this special Thanksgiving holiday weekend show (taped on Nov. 17). Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.
November 19, 2021 - COVID-19 Booster Shots and a Rise in COVID Cases 22.11.2021 26:36
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a rise in COVID-19 cases and an executive order from Gov. Andy Beshear permitting adults to receive a vaccine booster. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.
November 12, 2021 - Kentucky Surpasses 10,000 Dead from COVID-19 17.11.2021 26:36
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the state passing the 10,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths and discussion of possible legislation in the 2022 General Assembly.. Guests: Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.
November 5, 2021 - Kentucky's Special Election Results and Vaccine Mandates 08.11.2021 26:37
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the the week's events, including special election results and good news for the state's bourbon industry. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
October 29, 2021 - A Potential Special Session, COVIDs Decline and Kentucky's Quit Rate 31.10.2021 26:45
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including economic development projects announced in the state and upcoming special elections in the state legislature. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Austin Horn, The Frankfort State Journal.
October 22, 2021 - Kentucky's Social Worker Shortage and a look inside Jefferson County Public Schools 25.10.2021 26:33
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.
October 15, 2021 - Congressman John Yarmuth's Retirement & a Proposal for Essential Worker Bonuses 19.10.2021 26:38
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.
October 8, 2021 - Essential Worker Bonuses and a Ruling on School Choice 11.10.2021 26:37
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including a ruling in Frankfort Circuit Court that found a school choice law as 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.
October 1, 2021 - Ford's Battery Plant Announcement 07.10.2021 26:33
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.
September 24, 2021 - COVID Cases in Kentucky May Be Plateauing, but Hospitals Face Staffing Shortages 27.09.2021 26:32
Guest host Lawrence Smith of WDRB in Louisville and journalists discuss the news of the week including the latest on COVID-19 in Kentucky and a shooting at a school bus stop in Louisville. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Darcy Costello, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.
September 17, 2021 - COVID-19 and Masking in Schools 20.09.2021 26:43
Guest host Lawrence Smith of WDRB in Louisville and fellow journalists discuss the news of the week, including the latest on COVID-19 and decisions by many local school boards across the state to implement masking mandates for students, teachers, and staff. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
September 10, 2021 - A Recap of the General Assembly's Special Session 13.09.2021 26:32
Bill Bryant and journalists recap the special legislative session and discuss other news. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville
September 3, 2021 - A Potential Special Session and Kentucky Hospital Capacity 07.09.2021 26:32
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on the COVID-19 surge in Kentucky and the possibility of holding a special legislative session to address it. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal.
August 27, 2021 - COVID-19 Overwhelms Kentucky Hospitals and a Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Explained 30.08.2021 26:32
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including a mounting health crisis as hospitals around the state are overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases and a major Kentucky Supreme Court decision that curbs Gov. Andy Beshear's executive authority. Guests: Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
August 20, 2021 - Kentucky Hospitals Fill With COVID-19 Patients and the Virus in Kentucky Schools 23.08.2021 26:32
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on a continuing rise in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
August 13, 2021 - Statewide School Mask Mandate, Fancy Farm Recap and Infrastructure Bill 17.08.2021 26:32
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state and a wrap-up of the Fancy Farm event. Guests: Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.
August 6, 2021 - COVID-19, Fancy Farm and School Re-openings during COVID 10.08.2021 26:43
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists preview the Fancy Farm political picnic, discuss a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky and mask mandates in schools, and cover other news. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.
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