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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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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

January 3, 2025 - General Assembly, Medical Marijuana, Gov. Beshear and Jimmy Carter 06.01.2025

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a preview of the 2025 General Assembly and a look back at former President Jimmy Carter's visits to Kentucky. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

December 27, 2024 - Election Year, Tax Cat, Washington and New Year 30.12.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.

December 20, 2024 - Russell Coleman, Medical Marijuana, Governor Beshear and Clean Cole 23.12.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the licensing of medical marijuana dispensaries in the commonwealth. Guests: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.

December 13, 2024 - Mitch McConnell, Washington, Governor Beshear and Medical Marijuana 16.12.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the announcement of two Kentucky Republican Congressmen to assume influential positions in the House of Representatives. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 Louisville; and Joe Sonka, Kentucky Public Radio.

December 6, 2024 - Income Tax Cut, DEI, JCPS and Washington 09.12.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including expected legislative priorities during the 2025 General Assembly. Guests: Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern.

November 29, 2024 - Medical Marijuana, Tariffs, General Assembly and 2024 Election 02.12.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the awarding of licenses to dispensaries for medical marijuana in the state. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Monica Harkins, WDRB Louisville.

November 22, 2024 - Washington, Income Tax Cut, Unions and Kids Count Report 02.12.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including discussion of potential legislative priorities from the Republican super-majority in the upcoming General Assembly. Guests: Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

November 15, 2024 - 50th Anniversary Special 18.11.2024

Host Bill Bryant discusses the week's news with journalists Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS in Louisville. Then, celebrate Comment's 50th anniversary as Bill hosts a conversation with veteran journalists Mark Hebert, Linda Blackford, Jack Brammer, Deborah Yetter and Tom Loftus.

November 8, 2024 - President Trump, Amendment Two, Medical Marijuana and General Assembly 12.11.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, focusing on results from the general election on Nov. 5. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and Joe Sonka, Kentucky Public Radio.

November 1, 2024 - Election 2024, Popular Vote, Write-in Candidates and Medical Marijuana 04.11.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including final political activities in advance of Election Day on Nov. 5. Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; Monica Harkins, WDRB in Louisville; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

October 25, 2024 - Early Voting, Making Their Case, Tim Walz in KY, Sen. Turner Remembered 28.10.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political activities with less than two weeks until Election Day on Nov. 5. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville.

October 18, 2024 - Election Day, ACT Scores, Abortion and New Area Code? 21.10.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including increased political advertising on two constitutional amendments up for a vote on Nov. 5. Guests: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio.

October 11, 2024 - Hurricane Milton, Amendments, Election Security and TikTok 14.10.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political news with less than one month remaining before Election Day. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

October 4, 2024 - General Election, Bowling Green, Helene, and Abortion 07.10.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political activity in the commonwealth as the weeks wind down toward election day on Nov. 5. Guests; Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Wes Swietek, Bowling Green Daily News.

September 27, 2024 - Superintendent Retires, Amendment Two, Daniel Grossberg, and KY Supreme Court 02.10.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the impact of remnants from a tropical storm in the region and the announcement from Jefferson Co. Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio that he will retire in 2025. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; Joe Sonka, Louisville Public Radio.

September 20, 2024 - DEI, Conversion Therapy, I-75 Shooter, and Frankfort 23.09.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order banning conversion therapy in minors and the announcement of a permanent chief of police in Louisville. Guests: Jess Clark, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting; Monica Harkins, WDRB in Louisville; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS11 in Louisville.

September 13, 2024 - Amendment 2, KY Manhunt, Education, and Social Media 16.09.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant,, including the latest on a manhunt for a sniper who shot several motorists on I-75. Guests: Ryland Barton, NPR; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

September 6, 2024 - Gaming Machines, Amendment 2, Election 2024 and Frankfort 09.09.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a legal opinion on "gray games" from Attorney General Russell Coleman. Guests: Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern.

August 30, 2024 - Auditor Sues, Affordable Housing, DOJ Investigates and Dolly Parton 03.09.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news with host Bill Bryant, including a dispute over state health records between Auditor Allison Ball's office and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Guests: Ryland Barton, state government reporter for National Public Radio; Monica Harkins, reporter for WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Hannah Pinski, politics reporter for the Courier-Journal.

August 23, 2024 - Democratic Convention, JD Vance, Tax Cut and DEI 26.08.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the aftermath of Gov. Andy Beshear's speech at the Democratic National Convention and a planned reduction in the state income tax. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS Louisville.

August 16, 2024 - Amendment Two, Medical Marijuana, Democratic Convention and General Assembly 20.08.2024

Journalists from around the state recap the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a discussion of constitutional amendments on the ballot in November. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Joe Sonka, Kentucky Public Radio.

August 9, 2024 - Gov. Beshear, Fancy Farm, Education and Marijuana 12.08.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including including a recap of the Fancy Farm political event and the start of school in many districts around the state. Guests: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Jess Clark, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.

August 2, 2024 - Gov. Beshear, Fancy Farm, Healthcare and Education 05.08.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including preparations for the annual Fancy Farm political event in Graves Co. Guests: Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS in Louisville; Derek Operle, WKMS in Murray; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

July 26, 2024 - VP Pick, KY Politics, Auto Registration and Vaccines 29.07.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Gov. Andy Beshear's emerging national profile as a reported vice presidential candidate for the Democratic ticket. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

July 19, 2024 - GOP Convention, Investigation, Marijuana and DEI 22.07.2024

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including reactions to the nomination of J. D. Vance, who has ties to the commonwealth, as candidate for vice president on the Republican ticket. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern.

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