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Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Bill Bryant. A KET production.

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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.

July 30, 2021- The Delta Variant and Kentucky's Schools Make Decisions on Mask Policies 31.07.2021 26:36

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including a continuing rise of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky due to the Delta variant. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian News-Express; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

July 23, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise, KSU's President Resigns and the Fancy Farm Picnic 26.07.2021 26:32

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

July 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Case Number Increases and The 2023 Governor's Race 19.07.2021 26:38

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including a continuing rise in COVID-19 cases in the state and the latest on Kentucky's economy and unemployment numbers. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

July 9, 2021 - Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District Primary, the Delta Variant and the Budget Surplus 11.07.2021 26:32

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including an uptick of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, a primary challenge to Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3rd District), and a record state budget surplus. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

July 2, 2021 - Charles Booker enter the U.S. Senate race and Gov. Andy Beshear says he won't issue a new mask mandate 06.07.2021 26:33

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including Democrat Charles Booker's announcement that he is running for U.S. Senate in 2022 and the growing concern over COVID-19 variants in Kentucky. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Tessa Duvall, Louisville Courier Journal.

June 25, 2021 - Unemployment Incentives and Paying College Athletes 29.06.2021 26:32

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including an incentive program announced by Gov. Andy Beshear to get Kentuckians off unemployment and back in the workforce. Guests: Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal.

June 18, 2021 - Kentucky's Unemployment and Infrastructure Needs 29.06.2021 26:37

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations, Gov. Andy Beshear's decision to hold weekly press conferences, and more. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

June 11, 2021 - Pandemic Restrictions are Lifted and the Kentucky Supreme Court 14.06.2021 26:42

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news. Scheduled guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

June 4, 2021 - COVID Vaccinations & Former Gov. Matt Bevin's Pardons 07.06.2021 26:33

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations and re-opening Kentucky's economy. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.