Terry Meiners

The Beasman can hardly take time to celebrate the Kentucky Wildcats huge win over Indiana because he's fretting that Slick Rick is conjuring up trickerations to bamboozle naive Mark Pope in the next game. COME ON POPE! Don't mess up this one our Cat fans will chase you out of Lexington FOR GOOD!

The Beasman is thrilled that Tennessee crushed U of Smell, the 2nd S.E.C. squad to beat Louisville. But Beasman is really scared that Slick Rick Pitino is going to use mind games to outfox Mark Pope in this weekend's matchup of the beloved Kentucky Wildcats vs. Pitino's Saint John Gotti I-talian thugs.

Successful businessman Tim Malone found himself spiraling into the depths of an opioid addiction that lasted seven years. Entwined in a failing marriage and burdened by the pressure of maintaining his $400 million business, Tim turned to opioids to numb his pain. His descent into addiction led to an unexpected romance with Denise, a relationship that ultimately provided him with a second chance at...

Kentucky State University Professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly dismantles the liberal narratives of white supremacy and the warped view that American slavery is the center of today's struggles in minority communities. Great conversation on reparations, Civil War realities, and global slavery practices that were eradicated by the British and American forces.

Hunter Cantwell grew up in Paducah, walked on at the University of Louisville under Coach Bobby Petrino, started a bowl game for UofL, and eventually made it to the NFL. He's been coaching the Christian Academy of Louisville Centurions for 6 years and has won the 3A state championship for the past four seasons. He has an amazing story to tell and much more direction to bring the young men who keep...

Episode 26 of the podcast INTERRUPTED by Matt Jones features Terry Meiners in an enlightening and emotional conversation.

The Louisville Metro Police Foundation executive director Rebecca Grignon Reker, whose police officer husband was killed on duty, discusses the mission and value of this critical support system for local law enforcement officers. Rebecca has since remarried and continues the foundation's work to bolster the emotional and financial health of law enforcement officers and family members. There's a te...

Saint Xavier High School announced an $8 million project called the Will Wolford Football Center, a full sports complex to replace 1970s-era infrastructure.  The school's president, Paul Colistra, details the new facility and other updates on the health of Louisville's five-times winner of the prestigious National Blue Ribbon designation.

The Derby City Chamber Music Festival performs Handel's "Judas Maccabeus" at The Temple on December 17. It's a new inclusive tradition for Hanukkah. The Louisville Orchestra's Nicholas Finch is the artistic director for Derby City Chamber Music Festival and discussed the show with Terry Meiners on WHAS. Support for the festival came from The Temple, Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Keneseth Israel, an...

Senator Rand Paul joined Terry Meiners to discuss his healthcare marketplace savings accounts proposal, which would force better pricing from insurance companies. Senator Paul also discussed his elastic relationship with President Donald Trump. They disagree on certain things and the senator is backing a Trump antagonist running for re-election. The only thing Senator Paul won't answer are questio...

Jeanne Hilt from Paristown and Eloise Eifler popped by to celebrate Fete de Noel, the city's premiere Christmas festival. Eloise even brings the famed sheep of Blacklion Vodka, who'll be available for photo ops with everyone at Paristown. Listen for dates and details.

Kentucky Venues CEO David Beck thanks his team for an incredible year of event management at Kentucky International Convention Center and Kentucky Expo Center, named the busiest convention venue in America.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg popped by the WHAS Radio studio to declare December 8, 2025 as Terry Meiners Day, an honor awarded to acknowledge Terry's 40th anniversary as afternoon host on WHAS. Thanks, Mayor! 

The Beasman wants to blow out all UK coaches during these dark days where the Kentucky Wildcats can't seem to beat anybody. He'd like Santa Claus to bring a DIY lobotomy kit for Christmas! NILs Down! NILs DOWN!

The SPORTS BROS, 9-year-old George and 11-year-old Theo Lawrence, dive into Louisville basketball's big win over Indiana. Joe Lincoln, an IU grad, joined in to describe the atmosphere at IU's huge victory over Ohio State in the Big 10 Championship. HOOSIER DADDY!

Jody Meiman, executive director of Louisville Metro Emergency Management Services, updates the cleanup process following the devastating UPS plane crash in Louisville. Jody & Terry Meiners discuss the various aspects of comforting families of victims, environmental cleanup, first responder readiness, and much more.

The Beasman was thrilled to see the Louisville Cardinals finally lose a basketball game, and to John Calipari of all people. Kentucky Wildcat fans have been in the dumper since being thumped by Louisville last month but now all is good since Coach Cal was able to crush "them Dirty Birds!.

WHAS11 news anchor Doug Proffitt popped by to wish Terry Meiners a Happy 40th Anniversary at WHAS Radio and they fell into a history lesson of the TV and radio stations.

Last year, Governor Andy Beshear, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, and leaders of the Kentucky House and Senate Democratic Caucuses callled for Daniel Grossberg's resignation over allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior toward women. Grossberg has maintained his innocence and refused to step down.  With 39 of 42 ethics charges now dismissed, Kentucky State Representative Daniel...

The Louisville Zoo has two new orangutans and Kyle Shepherd discusses the delicate work of introducing these females to the other orangutans. Is there perhaps romance in the air? Zoo officials are hopeful. Plus, Kyle takes marvelous photos of first responders to help raise funds with the WHAS Crusade for Children 2026 calendar, with terrific profiles on local heroes. The new calendar features the...

...and bring your dog! Santa and Mrs. Grinch are there for photo ops. Jeff Wallitsch and Friends of Metro Animal Services leader David Payne have details in this chat with Terry Meiners.

The University of Kentucky basketball fan base is spiraling after losing to Louisville, Michigan State, and North Carolina in the first few weeks of the season. Some of the most impatient fans are already hinting that Mark Pope should be on the "hot seat" as though his job is on shaky ground. Terry Meiners offers a musical Christmas card to University of Louisville fans as they sit back and relish...