Terry Meiners

Here's an interesting history lesson on Joe Donovan, the longtime all night oldies deejay on WHAS Radio from the 1970s through the mid-90s.Joe's show was heard in nearly 40 states over the 50,000 1A clear channel signal of WHAS Radio at 840 on the AM dial.Rewound Radio host John Wolfort tells Joe's story accompanied by classic WHAS Radio jingles. Wolfort called his studio the Jingle Palace in Dallas.

Louisville Downtown Partnership CEO Rebecca Fleischaker details the 2026 street festival schedule. We're going to be busy!WEB: louisvilledowntown.org

The University of Louisville's spring football game is Friday, April 17 at 6 PM in L& N Stadium. (details below)Coach Jeff Brohm spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners on the new team's upgrades, speed, vision, and personalities. Quaterback Lincoln Kienholz (formerly Ohio State) brings a big arm and fast feet to Louisville's offense. Coach Brohm mentioned many of the premium Cardinals offense and defensive players who are leading the younger players to what's expected to be a great season.  Coach Brohm also discussed the complicated universe of NIL demands, transfers, and team chemistry.SPRING GAME DETAILSLOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville football program will host its annual spring game on Friday evening at 6 p.m. inside L&N Stadium.Head coach Jeff Brohm will divide the roster into offensive and defensive units, featuring a modified scoring system that allows the defense to earn points, adding a competitive twist to the scrimmage.Parking lots will open at 1 p.m. for tailgating, while stadium gates will open to the public at 5 p.m. Fans can enter through Gates 1–5, the only gates available for general admission.Admission is free, with seating limited to the lower bowl in Sections 101–125.Fans could purchase the popular Bird Yeti tumblers for $35 (drink not included), available while supplies last with limited quantities and colors.Interactive activities will be available, including a Quarterback Challenge located in the grassy area inside Gate 3, where fans can test their arm strength and accuracy.Additionally, ticket sales representatives will be stationed near the L Club in Section 205 to assist fans with season ticket options. Fans are encouraged to complete an interest form in advance to connect with a sales representative.

Louisville Sports Commission President & CEO Greg Fante is taking a victory lap all over the news today after announcing that the ciy won the opportunity to host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials.The entire showcase runs from June 5-19 at various local venues with a local economic impact north of $75 million.The world's best gymnasts will compete at the KFC Yum! Center, Kentucky International Convention Center, and the Kentucky Expo Center.FLY, BABY, FLY!

Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02) checks in with Terry Meiners on WHAS for a Tax Day humble brag as Republicans upgrade tax advantages for those who earn tips or overtime hours. Also, the Big Beautiful Bill offers no tax on Social Security, Trump accounts for kids, enhanced child tax credits, no tax on auto loan interest, and more.Rep. Guthrie also talked about the nearly vacant car battery plants in Glendale, Kentucky and the vision moving forward after Ford downsized the project.Meiners also asked about the Trump strategy in Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Ultrarunner Tavi Wallace and Dallas Harshfield chatted with Terry Meiners on WHAS ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival marathon and minimarathon to offer info about race pacers and tuneup runs.Most of the work should be done now that we are 10 days away but there is a fine art of following a race pacer to stay in the flow.Tavi has run incredibly long races over the years (including multiple 100 milers!) and offers advice to runners of all levels.Dallas has more details on scheduling and procedures, and insights into conquering the marathon at a fast walking pace.Best of luck to Tavi who'll run the Boston Marathon next week...her 3rd trip up Heartbreak Hill!  GO GET 'EM, TAVI and best of luck to all of our Kentuckiana runners.

Saturday, April 18 brings the gigantic annual THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE show back to the shores of the Ohio River adjacent to Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana cities Jeffersonville and New Albany. The show is presented annual by Kentucky Derby Festival.The show's executive producer from its inception is Wayne Hettinger, who spilled details about this year's show to WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners --- Now in its 37th production, Thunder Over Louisville is one of the nation's largest annual fireworks shows and top air shows, generating an estimated $114 million in economic impact for the region. This year's theme is “Thunder in the U.S.A.,” inspired by America's approaching 250th anniversary.Caesars Southern Indiana, Ford Motor Company, LG&E, Meijer, UA Local 502 and UPS are Presenting Sponsors of Thunder Over Louisville. Military Zone Sponsor: KCS Foundation and Waterproofing. Official Healthcare Provider: UofL Health. Official Bourbon: Four Roses Bourbon. Official Hotel: The Galt House Hotel. Official Soccer Partner: Lynn Family Stadium. Supporting Sponsor: CLARK Material Handling Company ---

University of Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell had plenty to say about hazy NIL and transfer portal rules and regulations in college sports. It's a great listen.Don't forget that Louisville hosts Stanford baseball Friday at 6, Saturday at 2, and Sunday at 1 at Jim Patterson Stadium.Next Tuesday April 14 is the annual fight against cancer game theme as the Cards take on WKU.Ticket information at GOCARDS.com

Rachel Connolly is a Systems Integration and Analysis Lead for NASA's Science Activation Program. She chatted with WHAS' Terry Meiners on the benefits of NASA's Artemis ll mission around the moon, what's gained for future missions, and other illuminating notes.

The UFL Louisville Kings are back home Friday night at 8 for a rematch with the Orlando Storm at Lynn Family Stadium. It's the 2nd of 5 home games in the Kings inaugural season.Terry Meiners spoke with quarterback Chandler Rogers on his vision, latitude to make decisions at the line of scrimmage, learning techniques from coach Chris Redman, and much more.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The CEO of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky explains the delicate mission and its impact in bettering lives.WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners spoke with Natalie Pasquenza about the difficult challenges for families, therapists, and others helping to respond, restore trust, and uplift victims.

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman is sad that basketball season is over after another disappointing year for his Wildcats, but next season will bring rejuvenation!"GIT READY FOR THE BEST OF VERSION OF KENTUCKY ATH-A-LETES EVER! U UH KAY IS LIKE ONE OF THEM OLD LADIES GITTIN PLASTIC SURGERY ON HER FACE AND HER NAY-NAY! WE'S IS REFRESHED, RENEWED, AND RECLAIMIN OUR YOUTH! WE LOOK GREAT EVEN IF WE CAINT DRIVE AT NIGHT OR GIT UP THE STAIRS WITHOUT A SKI LIFT CHAIR! WE IS THE CATS!"

Author Nathan Edmondson spoke with Terry Meiners about his fictional book THE MASTER: a novel of golf & death. Edmondson, who grew up in Augusta, tells an intriguing imaginary tale of a dead caddie found on Amen Corner on the Sunday of Masters Week, and the enthralling detective story that follows.

Louisville Kings head coach Chris Redman talks about the expected bounceback for his Louisville Kings after a pair of losses to launch the franchise. This Friday night at 8, the Kings welcome the Orlando Storm to Lynn Family stadium.Coach Redman discusses offensive and defensive adjustments for the Kings, and his affinity for working with both quarterbacks Jason Bean and Chandler Rogers. Redman refers to them as "equals" who both bring great offensive energy to the Louisville Kings.Listen to Coach Redman's chat with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners for the full story.

University of Louisville board of trustees chairman Larry Benz spoke with Terry Meiners about the Trump executive order regarding "saving" college sports.Dr. Benz discusses the impact of current financial pressures on the University and how the sports department's needs are unsustainable in their current form.--WHAS Radio content is always available on the iHeart Radio app

Kentucky's Republican state senators and representatives will honor retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, with a statue in Frankfort's Capitol Rotunda.WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners discusses McConnell's impact on Kentucky prominence and abundant federal funding - "punching above our weight" in the senator's words - leading to this honor.Democrats, most notably, Governor Andy Beshear, are not thrilled with the idea of honoring McConnell alongside statues of Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay, and Ephraim McDowell.Meiners unpacks the drama of a supermajority of Republicans laughing while floundering Democrats (who've "lost the plot" according to Rahm Emmanuel) kick and scream at the inevitable addition honoring McConnell's legacy.Will they ultimately pass a law requiring Beshear to salute the McConnell statue every time he walks out of his office?

Carrie Cooke Ketterman and her husband Jeff are entertainers, hosts, and fixtures on NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage because of their eye-catching style. Carrie and Jeff spoke to Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to launch their 2026 famous tea parties at their home in Corydon, Indiana, offer details about their multi-faceted adventures seen on social media, and a nod to the ONLY IN LOUISVILLE book to introduce Derby City to the world.Oh...and there is a surprise reveal. Jeff Ketterman plays a very prominent voice on the Terry Meiners Show.

Come meet Dog the Bounty Hunter in Louisville on April 3 at Broadbent Arena.  Dog spoke with Terry Meiners and AUstin Montgomery on WHAS.The event details:Date: Friday, April 3, 2026Time: 6:00 PM (Gates open earlier for families)Location: Broadbent Arena, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KYAdmission: FREE for all agesHighlight: 100,000 Easter eggs — Kentucky's largest indoor egg hunt

Julie Howell from Louisville Sports Commission spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to announce the expanded version of their GOLDEN TICKET, a raffle that offers one winner access to every major sporting event in the community.Listen for details. Drawing: April 28, 2026

Theo & George Lawrence, the SPORTS BROS., make their Final Four picks between Illinois vs UConn and Michigan vs Arizona.It's going to be a long night on Saturday when these teams punch out two winners to go to the NCAA Tournament national championship game.The brothers, Theo (11) and George (9), choose different winners so one of them will be unbearable to share a room with!

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman is relishing Duke's shocking loss to UConn. Kentucky fans live to hate Duke so he's dancing on clouds of joy.Now all Cat fans have to hope that sewer mouth Dan Hurley of UConn will lose in the Final Four because America can't tolerate a guy and his foulmouth mama winning on the biggest stage. The Hurley family uses F-words in their Easter Sunday dinner prayer! Let's all pray that God doesn't allow the skeezy Hurley family to vulgarize the United States with their trash culture fan base.Go Cats! And shoutout up on Brokeback Mountain to Slick Rick Pitino who's getting ulcers in obscurity watching his rival Dan Hurley get all the media attention they both crave.

The Beasman is pretty delighted that John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks have been eliminated from the NCAA Tournament so that UK fans don't have to watch him flourish. Tonight they're holding their noses to cheer for Duke to eliminate Slick Rick Pitino's St. John's team so that Wildcat fans don't have to endure lots of TV love for either of their former coaches.Beasman says he knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that says current UK coach Mark Pope is dialing up a plan to poach Louisville's "only good player" Mikel Brown Jr., bad back and all!Stay tuned!

PGA teaching pro Brian Manzella joined the Terry Meiners Show from New Orleans to weigh in the latest LSU coaching prodigal son Will Wade boomeranging back to Baton Rouge.Also, Tiger Woods drove himself into another rollover accident...looks like no major injuries this time. Manzella talks about Tiger's ongoing golf pursuits.Plus, Brian makes his picks on St Johns vs Duke, Michigan State vs UConn, Tennessee vs Iowa State, and Alabama vs Michigan in the Sweet 16 phase of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Media hero Angie Fenton has been on the roller coaster of joy and despair over the past few years. She tells her story to Terry Meiners. What a strong and insightful woman! Go Angie! 

Entrepreneur Mike Repole spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners on his Louiville Kings launch, his admiration and support for Rick Pitino and St. John's, and his upcoming Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders.Repole's energy is limitless and his love for the city of Louisville abundant.

Captain Ed Gallrein, a decorated Navy SEAL officer, served the United States in uniform for 30+ years. He's now the Trump-endorsed candidate running for Congress to oust Thomas Massie (KY-04), considered one of President Trump's most outspoken Republican obstructionists.Captain Gallrein discusses with Terry Meiners his vision, his mission, and his multiple meetings with President Donald Trump, (who handpicked him to run), and the Massie PAC ads that refer to Gallrein as "woke."It's a sizzling conversation so enjoy!

Rep. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) chatted with Terry Meiners regarding the stalemate over federal workers pay as Democrats demand that funding for ICE not be included in the current proposal.Rep. McGarvey also discussed the war in Iran and its challenges, plus the push to get FIFA to make World Cup tickets more affordable for people attending this year's matches in the U.S.

Author and inspirational leader Jenny Smith, a quadriplegic since age 16, tells the tale of her newest book In the Shade of the Sugar Maple, a novella based on a Jefferson County cemetery and the stories buried within.Jenny is an incredible shining light for those living with challenges. Her website: jennysmithrollson.comMeet Jenny on Sunday, March 29 from noon to 4 at Barnes & Noble on Hurstbourne Lane.

Joyce Jennings, Nanette Mershon, Greg Gitschier, and Scott Davenport all landed in the WHAS Radio studio with details of the April 15th Queens Daughters Fashion Show, a legendary Louisville spring fundraising event!

WHAS Radio host Terry Meiners on the mid robots prancing around the White House today, the need for autonomous cars to thwart drunk/drugged drivers, and NASA offering the chance to live on the moon. Terry will take a pass on that last one.

ABC News correspondent Brad Mielke updates us on NASA's plan to build a base on the moon.Tell me how it goes. I'm not going to any other part of the universe just to try to find cheaper gas. Indiana is far enough!

Louisville's new UFL team the Louisville Kings open their inaugural season this Friday night vs. Birmingham at Lynn Family Stadium.UFL VP Steve Macy sat down with Terry Meiners to discuss the city's strong welcome for the team and all of the activities scheduled for Friday's opener.

The Beasman is not taking UK basketball's season ending beatdown well 24 hours after the final horn. But he is thrilled that Loserville is also out of the NCAA Tournament after losing to Michigan State.It's all sadness in these parts. "Twenty million down the tarlit!"What's next for Mark "Kenny" Pope? Should Kentucky pay more than the $22 they dished out last season for lackluster results?Stay tuned.

James "Murr" Murray from the hit TV show IMPRACTICAL JOKERS talked to Terry Meiners about the new season of his TBS show and the creative process to put it together with his buddies Brian "Q" Quinn and Sal Vulcano.Murr will perform his stage show complete with standup and an Impractical Jokers typed stunt with an audience member at Covington's Madison Theater this Friday night. Tickets and info at murrlive.com

The Beasman is giddy after the UK Wildcats pulled off a miraculous victory in the NCAA Tournament versus Santa Clara. So, of course, the next thought is Ls DOWN! Ls DOWN! Ls DOWN! for the rabid fan base that only finds joy in Kentucky wins and U of Smell failure.Louisville is set to play Michigan State tomorrow so Kentucky fans are already burning couches as sacrifices to the Big Blue gods in Wildcat Heaven.March is fun in Kentucky!

Several of the Louisville Kings dropped by to chat with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio ahead of their March 27 season opener at Lynn Family Stadium.Meet Willie Tyler (former UofL offensive lineman), Steele Chambers (Ohio State linebacker), Keaton Ellis (Penn State safety), and speedy Jason Bean (Kansas quarterback).All the guys are hoping to work their way back to the NFL. They discussed their careers, fun aspects of the UFL, and community service for their new Louisville home.

Chris Redman, who played quarterback in the NFL, at UofL, and Male High, is back in his hometown to lead the UFL Louisville Kings.Coach Redman sat down with Terry Meiners on WHAS to give an overview of his impressive roster and the outlook for the upcoming season.The opening game is Friday, March 27 at Lynn Family Stadium. GO KINGS!

Louisville author and raconteur David Domine wrote the book MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY, centered on a heinous murder in a classic Old Louisville. It's been turned into an HBO docuseries with Domine as a consultant on the show.David retells the story and says that it is actually inspiring more tourism to this legendary section of the city.

The mother and father of an addict (now 3 years sober) visited WHAS Radio to amplify the mission of PAL "parents of addicted loved ones." It's a faith based organization stretching all across the U.S.Terry and the couple had a wide ranging conversation on finding help for people connected to anyone who is an addict, whether or not they are seeking treatment.

Archbishop Shelton Fabre visited WHAS Radio and discussed a reawakening of faith, global respect for the Catholic Church, community service, and his nerve-racking assignment of throwing out the first pitch at next week's season opener for the Louisville Bats.Father Cole McDowell joined the archbishop ahead of his assignment of singing the National Anthem at the baseball game.Terry Meiners offered pointers to both of them on bringing their best to these important ballpark tasks.

18-year-old Lydia Cosper, a senior at New Albany High School, is launching a new podcast called By Her Hands. She returned to WHAS studios to update Terry Meiners on her various service projects and education projections.Lydia will soon head to Purdue University to study environmental engineering, another step in her quest to save the world.Is she "senior slacking" with only a few weeks of high school remaining? Be serious!Keep an eye on Lydia. She is working around the clock to ensure an amazing future. 

The Beasman can't believe that U of Smell's superstar won't be available for the Cardinals' NCAA Tournament games. Awww, too bad, so sad!Larry Minner knows his Cards are walking into a nightmare but Beasman also knows his precious Wildcats are likely to be quickly ejected from the tourney.Tough times in Kentucky.

Wisconsin Green Bay Packers reporter Dominique Yates, formerly with WLKY and the Courier-Journal, checks in from snowy Green Bay to make his March Madness picks.Dom has an incredible snow story to tell as accumulation records are falling all through the Great Lakes region. He also just wanted to talk basketball again with Terry Meiners on WHAS because he misses home!

Our buddy The Beasman has nothing nice to say about Mark Pope, his precious Kentucky Wildcats, or those filthy U of Smell Cardinal birds. It's a sorry world when the Cats ain't got no chance to cut down them there championship nets. Sad!

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is running for the U.S. Senate and spoke with Terry Meiners only hours after a wild debate with his primary opponents.Mr. Cameron discussed the pushback against House Bill 1 that would allow federal enhancement of education opportunities, the war in Iran, his faith, life, death, and much more.