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KET presents a new weeknight series that features reporting from across Kentucky examining complex regional and statewide issues in relevant, meaningful ways. From education to the economy, agriculture to healthcare, business to the arts, Kentucky Edition, hosted by Renee Shaw, will summarize the day's major developments and explore Kentucky's fascinating people, places and events.

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    August 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 27:31


    Republicans dominate Fancy Farm with three candidates for U.S. Senate taking the stage, Kentucky's Attorney General issues an opinion about a new controversial law, and a state lawmaker looks to beef up ABC to regulate non-alcoholic substances.

    August 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 27:40


    Previewing the 145th Fancy Farm picnic, legislators discuss housing and workforce development, Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary is approved, Sen. McConnell explains why he's tabling his fight to close a loophole that legalized hemp, and the superintendent for the state's largest public school district hosts a listening session. 

    July 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 27:31


    The Kentucky Hospital Association says federal Medicaid cuts could cause several hospitals to close, FEMA turns down storm relief for three counties, how a proposed change to federal housing vouchers could impact Kentuckians, a proposed settlement could extend the lifespan of two Kentucky coal-fired power units, and preparing students to return to the classroom.

    July 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 27:32


    Kentucky's U.S. Senators are at odds over hemp, a state lawmaker plans to take his ethics lawsuit to the federal level, celebrating Appalachia through an heirloom seed swap, and honoring a former Kentucky journalist.

    July 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 27:30


    Lawmakers hear ways to address the state's housing shortage, Kentucky sues over demand for personal data of SNAP recipients, why hospitals are seeing an increase in cannabis-related visits, and Kentucky has a newly-ranked best hospital.

    July 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 27:34


    A senior shares how she was scammed out of nearly $400,000, Congressman Massie continues to push the Epstein case, how Kentucky bankers are prepared to help with the state's housing shortage, an uptick in tick cases, and honoring an historic building.

    July 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 27:30


    Trump administration unfreezing millions in funds for Kentucky public schools, Gov. Beshear asks Trump to oppose rescheduling of marijuana, a Kentucky city could become home to an A.I. data center, Kim Davis agains seek to overturn nationwide right to same-sex marriage, and how Louisville is working to attract people to live and work in the Derby City.

    July 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 27:30


    Congressman Guthrie says he knows what it's like to lose a loved one who needs an orgran transplant, UofL is under a federal civil rights investigation related to its scholarships, celebrating Kentucky's most athletic seniors, and three Northern Kentucky mayors talk about the housing crisis in their region.

    July 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 27:30


    Dozens of Kentucky counties will get federal help for damage caused by storms in April,  Kentucky is experiencing a heat wave as heat index temperatures soar to triple digits this week, and a new program is taking GED testing on the road in the state.

    July 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 27:31


    Louisville says it will comply with the Trump administration in order to be removed from a list of sanctuary cities, reaction to the sentencing of Brett Hankison, fallout continues over the Epstein case, and learn about free virtual job fairs for veterans.

    July 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 28:17


    Sentencing day for a former LMPD detective involved in the Breonna Taylor raid, protests lead to a Covington officer under investigation, Sec. Adams goes to Washington to discuss human trafficking, Gov. Beshear's feature in Vogue magazine adds to speculation about his political future, and a Kentucky college is hard at work on a 3D-printed concrete house.

    July 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 27:31


    Congress approves Trump's $9 billion rescissions package, a look at the money flowing into campaign races in Kentucky for 2026, Kentucky lawmakers ask the Trump administration to unfreeze education funding, and a look at which industries are thriving in Northern Kentucky. 

    July 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 27:32


    Two more candidates jump into the Congressional race in Kentucky's 6th district, Gov. Beshear talks about his winning strategy in South Carolina, two Kentucky congressmen praise Trump's signing of the HALT Act, Congressman Massie is pushing to make the Epstein files public, and a group serving adults with disabilities is expanding its mission.

    July 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 27:20


    Lawmakers on the AI Task Force talk about the technology as it relates to Kentucky classrooms. The state benefits from a new settlement with an opioid manufacturer. Haitian and Latin immigrants in Kentucky discuss losing their legal status. A company works to give new life to a bourbon byproduct.

    July 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 27:30


    Leaders of Kentucky universities testified about how they're implementing HB 4, a new case of measles is confirmed in Kentucky, a transgender inmate challenges Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for inmates, and a Kentucky city is transforming an area into a new community.

    July 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 27:40


    Reaction to a deadly mass shooting at a Lexington church, President Trump gets high praise from his base in Kentucky, KSU provides lawmakers with an update on its budget shortfalls, Somerset Maya Alan Keck discusses his political future, and Kentucky students work to build a clinic to help patients in Liberia.

    July 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 28:03


    Gov. Beshear says the state will be out hundreds of millions of dollars for disaster relief without federal aid, a program is working to provide law enforcement officers with life-saving equipment, Renee Shaw goes one-on-one with Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, and a Kentucky soft drink teams up with KSU to offer a Kentucky-centric beverage.

    July 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 27:32


    What's next for State Rep. Daniel Grossberg, the Trump administration plans to slash ARC's budget by 93%, another Republican announces a bid for Kentucky's sixth congressional district, and we go behind the scenes of one of the biggest car shows in North America.

    July 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 27:25


    Measles cases spread in Central Kentucky, the superintendent of JCPS talks budget cuts and transportation, the state's first AI summit focused on education, and how Lake Cumberland became known as the "Houseboat Capital of the World."

    July 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 27:30


    A former state senator teases an announcement about a future political bid, members of Kentucky's federal delegation discuss the President's spending and tax cut bill, and Kentucky Edition goes On the Road to Somerset and to the "Houseboat Capital of the World."

    July 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 27:32


    Today the U.S. celebrates its 249th birthday. Kentucky isn't that much younger, having turned 233 just last month. Kentucky joined the Union on June 1, 1792. We explore some of the history that makes Kentucky unique.

    July 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 27:30


    Two Kentucky Congressman vote against the President's tax and spending bill, a state lawmaker addresses the need to clarify a new law regarding teacher-student communication, a new health alert in Central Kentucky, and reflecting on Kentucky's history.

    July 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 27:30


    Kentucky's congressmen fight for and against the President's tax and spending bill, what an audit reveals about the KDE, and tips for staying safe during the holiday weekend.

    July 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 27:32


    The U.S. Senator narrowly passed President Trump's tax and budget bill, Kentuckians debate the impact of the bill, Elon Musk says he'll help Congressman Massie win re-election, Dr. Steven Stack discusses the measles outbreak in Central Kentucky, and lawmakers discuss solutions for increasing affordable housing.

    June 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 27:30


    A confirmed measles outbreak in Central Kentucky, the Kentucky connection to recent SCOTUS rulings, remembering an icon in horse racing, thousands show up to see the General Lee jump a Kentucky fountain, and a look back at the history of Frankfort.

    June 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 27:30


    Nate Morris says he'll run in next year's U.S. Senate Republican primary, the state's AI Task Force discusses how President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could impact Kentucky's AI legislation, and the newly created Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force holds its first meeting.

    June 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 27:30


    More than 100 new laws go into effect Friday in Kentucky, lawmakers provide a tour of the new temporary chambers, Gov. Beshear explains what he's waiting for before deciding if a special session is needed, a cybersecurity expert discusses a troubling trend, and working to prevent adult loneliness among the elderly.

    June 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 27:30


    LG&E and KU asks Kentuckians to conserve energy amid heat wave, state lawmakers discuss a new anti-DEI law that goes into effect this week, a look at who has been invited to the annual Fancy Farm political picnic, and how some of Kentucky's regional universities are adjusting to a new way of compensating student athletes.

    June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 27:31


    How the war between Israel and Iran could impact Kentuckians, the state's federal delegation remains split on U.S. involvement, a well-known Democratic attorney says he plans to challenge Congressman Rogers, why a federal prison in Eastern Kentucky may be delayed yet again, and a multi-million dollar gift to JCPS.

    June 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 27:30


    Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the U.S. bombing of Iran, President Trump says he's coming to Kentucky to campaign against a Republican congressman, a dangerous heat wave has its grip on the Commonwealth, and identifying resources for caregivers.

    June 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 27:30


    Officials break ground on a new child development center at Fort Knox, lawmakers hear from energy providers about meeting demand, a state lawmaker questions if Kentucky has too many counties, and Louisville is set to host another major golf tournament.

    June 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 27:30


    The Muhammad Ali Center kicked off Juneteenth festivities in Louisville, President Trump taps a Kentuckian for a federal judgeship who was nearly nominated by former President Biden, and state lawmakers hear about a rise in youth suicide and a decline in childhood vaccinations.

    June 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 27:30


    State lawmakers say Governor Andy Beshear has not spoken to them about the possibility of a special session to approve state funding for storm and tornado recovery, the Family Foundation and the ACLU of Kentucky respond to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, and the new Brent Spence bridge design is unveiled.

    June 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 27:30


    Congressman Massie takes a step to prevent U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war, Rep. Grossberg appears before an ethics commission, a candidate for Kentucky's 6th Congressional district picks up an endorsement, Congressman Rogers honors first responders, and Gov. Beshear names a new health commissioner.

    June 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 27:32


    "No Kings" rallies were held across Kentucky on Saturday, Kentuckians react to news of apparent politically-motivated violence in Minnesota, the head of the DNC visits Kentucky, and a Democratic state lawmaker facing allegations of harassing women has his latest motion denied.

    June 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 27:33


    A bill that would claw back more than $9 billion in spending that's already been approved has passed the U.S. House. The rescission package calls for making cuts recommended by DOGE permanent, including cuts to USAID, NPR, and PBS. KET is a PBS member station.

    June 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 27:30


    Sen. Rand Paul talks about ongoing protests in Los Angeles and budget negotiations, the U.S. House votes to cut funding for U.S. AID and CPB, a soldier dies in a helicopter incident at Fort Campbell, and Congressman Comer's committee presses Democratic governors about so-called sanctuary city policies.

    June 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 27:31


    Sen. McConnell questions Sec. Hegseth about Trump's proposed defense budget, Sen. Paul criticizes Trump's planned military parade, Congressman Guthrie pushes for tougher penalties for people selling fentanyl illegally, an old restaurant could become Lexington's first medical marijuana dispensary, and a grand opening for a new public library in Northern Kentucky. 

    June 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 27:30


    Kentucky's state auditor says she'll look into FCPS, the latest on an ethics investigation involving a state representative, and Congressman Guthrie discusses A.I. and nuclear energy.

    June 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 27:30


    A new report looks at the well-being of Kentucky children, how two universities are approaching a landmark deal for college sports, a state senator discusses her work with artificial intelligence, a new way to learn about careers in aerospace and aviation, and Special Olympics Kentucky celebrates 30 years at EKU.

    June 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 27:30


    Sen. Bledsoe discusses FCPS' attempt to raise the occupational tax, a bipartisan bill to promote opioid recovery clears the U.S. House, Kentucky's gas tax is falling again, honoring Kentucky officers killed in the line of duty, and feeding children during the summer.

    June 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 27:30


    How defunding the Job Corps program would impact Union County, Gov. Beshear renews his push for universal pre-K, the Make America Health Again Kentucky Task Force holds its first meeting, and we answer the question everyone's asking about those noisy cicadas.

    June 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 27:30


    Two more candidates announce they plan to run for the U.S. House of Representative in the 6th district. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says a proposed tax increase in Fayette County is illegal. The Make America Healthy Again movement arrives in the commonwealth.

    June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 27:00


    Profiling the life and service of John and Jean Rosenberg, part two of our conversation with State Sen. Robin Webb, Kentucky Democrats discuss concerns about future cuts to Medicaid, President Trump criticizes a Kentucky Senator, and rescuing animals following a deadly tornado.

    June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 27:30


    State Sen. Robin Webb discusses why she chose to switch political parties, Sen. Rand Paul visits Southern Kentucky following deadly storms and discusses the 'big  beautiful bill,' an abortion lawsuit is dismissed, and kicking off Kentucky History Month. 

    May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 27:30


    A tornado kills at least one person in Washington County, a longtime state senator switches parties, McConnell talks Medicaid changes and about the "big beautiful bill," the state's largest public school district hires a new superintendent, and a new office with advanced technology to test hay.

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