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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

July 22, 2022 - Response to the Kentucky Abortion Ruling 25.07.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including a circuit court judge's ruling that temporarily halts Kentucky laws banning abortion in most cases from taking effect. Guests: Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

July 15, 2022 - Republicans overtake Democrats in voter registration numbers 25.07.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss news from the commonwealth, including a record budget surplus for state government, a historic shift in voter registration, and more. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Divya Karthikeyan, Kentucky Public Radio; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

July 8, 2022 - Abortion Battles in Kentucky Courts 11.07.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including legal battles over an abortion ban passed by the General Assembly and rising COVID-19 positivity rates in the state. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Erin Kelly, Spectrum News 1; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.

June 24, 2022 - Impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's abortion ruling on Kentucky 27.06.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including reaction in Kentucky to the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

June 17, 2022 - Donald Trump endorses Daniel Cameron for Kentucky governor 20.06.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including an important endorsement from former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary race for governor and a rise in COVID-19 cases. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

June 10, 2022 - Six months since the western Kentucky tornadoes 13.06.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the continuing recovery from December 2021 tornadoes in Western Kentucky. Guests: Lily Burris, WKMS in Murray; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; and Taylor Shea West, The Mayfield Messenger.

June 3, 2022 - Sen. Mitch McConnell on potential gun legislation and Charles Booker's new advertisement 05.06.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss news from around the commonwealth, including a campaign ad receiving national attention from U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker and political buzz around the 2023 race for governor. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville.

May 27, 2022 - U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on the Texas school shooting 31.05.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including responses from Kentucky's congressmen to the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 20, 2022 - Primary Election Review 24.05.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss 2022 primary election results and other news. Guests: Beth Musgrave, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 13, 2022 - A primary election preview and a look at the 2023 governor's race 17.05.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the upcoming May 17 primary election and other news. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

May 6, 2022 - Abortion right in Kentucky and the Kentucky Derby 10.05.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including political fallout from a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion rights and preparations for the 148th Kentucky Derby. Guests: Russ Cassady, Appalachian News-Express; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader.

April 29, 2022 - 2022 Political Races 03.05.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss political races and other news from the commonwealth. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

April 22, 2022 - Medical Marijuana and the 2022 Primary Election 25.04.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's top stories, including economic news from around the state and the latest buzz about the 2023 race for governor. Guests: Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio.

April 15, 2022 - The end of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly 19.04.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists recap the 2022 General Assembly and discuss other news of the week. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

April 8, 2022 - Gov. Andy Beshear issues vetoes before the end of the legislative session 11.04.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss news of the week, including several bills passed during the 2022 General Assembly that were vetoed by Gov. Andy Beshear and returned to the Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate for their consideration. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

April 1, 2022 - The General Assembly passes bills before the veto recess 05.04.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss legislation passed during the final two days of the 2022 General Assembly before Gov. Andy Beshear's veto period, including a charter school bill and a reduction in the state income tax. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.

March 25, 2022 - Charter Schools, Sports Betting and Medical Marijuana bills in the General Assembly 28.03.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including education bills, progress on crafting a state budget, and other happenings in the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

March 18, 2022 - Journalists review a busy week in Frankfort 21.03.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including legislation on unemployment benefits, gaming, medical marijuana, and abortion being considered in the General Assembly. Guests: Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

March 11, 2022 - The state budget and other General Assembly news 14.03.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including competing versions of the state budget offered by the House and Senate and other bills proposed in the General Assembly. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News; and Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1.

March 4, 2022 - KY General Assembly bills on abortion, tax reform and motor vehicle taxes 07.03.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including legislation passed in the 2022 General Assembly and declining COVID-19 rates. Guests: Marcus Green, WDRB in Louisville; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

February 25, 2022 - Kentucky's reaction to the war in Ukraine 01.03.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news in the commonwealth, including reaction from Kentucky's Congressional delegation to war in Ukraine, declining COVID-19 cases, and happenings in the General Assembly. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio.

February 18, 2022 - Proposals to reduce taxes and an update on the December tornadoes cleanup 22.02.2022

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including several bills under consideration in the 2022 General Assembly and encouraging declines in COVID-19 cases. Guests: Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Liam Niemeyer, WKMS in Murray; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

February 11, 2022 - The week in Frankfort 14.02.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including legislative doings from the General Assembly and COVID-19 statistics. Guests: Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; Joe Ragusa, Spectrum News 1; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

February 4, 2022 - Winter Weather, Potential Tax Reform and Education Issues 08.02.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including an ice storm in Kentucky, bills under consideration in the General Assembly, and COVID-19 statistics. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.

January 28, 2022 - The filing deadline & Kentucky House Minority Leader Joni Jenkins retires 01.02.2022

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the continuing high COVID-19 case rate in Kentucky and the latest from the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

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