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 UK's challenges. But...Terry closes with a warning to not get too comfortable with schadenfreude (enjoying the misery of others). The pendulum always swings back in the opposite direction. Happy holidays for all!

She's Kentucky royalty and America's greatest ever MISS AMERICA, the ageless beauty Heather French Henry.As always, Heather is working to alleviate homelessness, especially centered on military veterans who are struggling at life.Heather and Terry Meiners discuss the mission, the White Christmas film artifacts displays, and HALOREA, a stunning collection of charms created by Kentucky's goddess.

Carrie Lynn Fowler has an amazing academic path that allowed her to create shows through puppetry.She has a special holiday show coming up on December 13 at the Kentucky Center. It's called PERFECT CHRISTMAS COOKIES.Carrie Lynn and her puppet Darla spoke with Terry Meiners. He's not sure which one is speaking at any given moment but you'll figure it out.

The Beasman is fearful that Will Stein, a former Louisville Cardinal, is being secretly planted as the Kentucky Wildcats football coach to wreck the program just like Kenny Payne did to the Cardinals.You mad, bro? Oh...he mad!

The Ugly Sweater Fun Run is coming soon. Tavi Wallace, the ultrarunner who knows no limits, brought Dream Factory CEO Tommie Kendall along to describe its amazing work for children with dire medical needs.Tavi loves shining light on incredible compassionate pursuits, and how runners can help!

Louisville's Mayor Craig Greenberg was asked if he's teased Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton about the University of Louisville dominating the University of Kentucky in football and basketball.Also, Greenberg updates the city snow removal plan after a 5 inch snowfall.  And Terry Meiners gigged the mayor about his business relationship with KSR founder Matt Jones.

Dr. Larry Benz, a prominent physical therapist from Pro Rehab, shares ideas for preparing for rigorous snow shoveling and how to treat your body after the job is complete.Hot tub? Absolutely not.Listen for details.

Those rotten U of Smell Cardinal birds done dommerated the good and classy Kentucky WIldcats in both basketball and football. U uh Kay had to fire Mark Stoops, but is there any coach worthy of taking over UK still available?And what does BTA mean? All those snaggle tooth Cardinal fans keep swinging belts and chanting BEAT THAT *** at traumatized Cat fans! It's just not classy like U uh Kay fans. Its just not!No one is allowed to laugh at UK's pain! It hits diff-ernt! 

The Beasman is in deep shock after his beloved Kentucky Wildcats were beaten down by the hated Louisville Cardinals 41-0. ZERO! The Cats couldn't muster a point against those dirty birds.Old Beasman is going to be smartin' from this tragedy for a lonnnngggg time.

Cody Patterson is our regular Georgia Bulldogs fan who reports from his road trip adventures following his favorite college football team. Today he brought his young son Leo to help envision the upcoming football playoffs possibilities.LET'S GO DAWGS!

Amelia & Emily, co-directors of A Christmas Carol, visited with Ebeneezer Meiners to announce the show schedule for this holiday classic stage masterpiece.

Rocco Jerome and Rob Holmes from SenecaForever.org have details on how the recent pull-tab gaming pause is adversely affecting Kentucky chairities.

In sensible states, the term "rivalry week" is used to describe the days leading up to the two most prominent universities preparing to play each other in football.In unvarnished Kentucky, the term is HATE WEEK. The University of Louisville is hosting its rival University of Kentucky at noon on Saturday. America does not care because both teams suck.The Beasman is ALL IN on his Kentucky Wildcats!

Marji Vertrees is the organizer of the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run at Tom Sawyer Park on December 6. Bring your doggie, too! Santa wants everyone to feel the spirit!She's got details on this year's fun event in a great chat with Terry Meinersevent site: jbr.org/louisville

9-year-old George and 11-year-old Theo Lawrence are the Sports Bros, talking U of L sports, NFL, and MLB.No drama, just sports analysis from these two sibs.

Tina Knowles is featured in a Peacock documentary on Black jockeys and cowboys. Knowles references her 2024 visit to the 150th Kentucky Derby and how she was horribly mistreated on the red carpet when a White couple was ushered in ahead of her. THE HORROR!Terry explains the red carpet chaos and adds another dimension to Tina Knowles' day that likely explains her sour experience. Race was not a factor. The proper credentials to enter certain areas was the real roadblock. Apparently, saying "I'm Beyonce's mom" does not make all doors fly open for the self-aware Knowles. Sad!LISTEN to Terry's explainer on Tina's Bad Backstretch!

It's Thanksgiving time again. Let's make a smart move to heal a family rift. It's simple. It's quick. And you have control over its methodology.Let's go do it.ALSO: CheersI Our media buddy Angie Fenton is cancer free!!! Let's all celebrate Angie's newest chapter on life and send love to all who are wrestling with health challenges.HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD HOLIDAY SEASON!

He ended the penny. The nickel is on its final cycle. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach talked coinage with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio.Dimes and quarters are safe but don't waste your time socking away pennies with the hope that they'll rise in value.Treasurer Beach has been inside the gold depository at Fort Knox and has plenty to report.LISTEN for more insights on the Trump Team financial outlook for the coming three years.

Former WHAS Radio news anchor Scott Jennings is now known worldwide for his CNN political commentary and analysis.Scott and Terry Meiners discussed the tensions at the CNN desk, President Trump's global impact, angry liberals, whether Scott will run for Senate or switch to CBS News, and many other topics.Do angry liberals scream at him in public? Scott tells the tale in this WHAS interview.Scott's new book: "A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization" is available everywhere.

Our poor buddy The Beasman has been slobber-knocked again.Last week it was the demonic LOO-vul Cardinals that had the audaceration to beat the Wildcats. Now those Michigan State Sparkys done thumped Mark Pope's faltering Wildcats and statewide panic is on full throttle.The N.I.L. fund is $22 million deep into a team of wussy players who can't guard a closet door! WE IS THE CAYUTS! WE IS KENTUCKY! DON'T PEOPLE KNOW THEY AIN'T POSED TO BEAT THE CAYUTS!

U.S. Senate canddiate Nate Morris thinks it's time for President Donald Trump to send National Guard troops on patrol in Louisville to help quell crime.Mr. Morris and Terry Meiners discussed other topics like the goverment shutdown, value of the filibuster, and more

Kentucky singer JD Shelburne has been living in Nashville for years and continues touring and creating new music. His 7th album, titled RAISED ON THE GOOD STUFF, just dropped.JD and Terry always love catching up on WHAS Radio.website: jdshelburne.com

James "Murr" Murray from Impractical Jokers is in town for 5 shows at Louisville Comedy Club. Using his hit TV show's technique, Murr will send at least one audience member out into the street to follow his commands through an earpiece. Always comedy gold!Murr told Terry Meiners an awesome story about the most outrageous prank he played on his showmate (who thought Murr was being punished). It's one of Impractical Joker's GREATEST HIT moments.Murr's new bourbon DON'T MOVE is named for the thriller book he wrote, which inspired a forthcoming film by the same name.Join Murr for a huge after-party on Saturday night following his final Louisville comedy show.

The basketball rivalry between the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville just completed another riveting chapter.U of L jacked UK's jaw. The Beasman ain't having it.When UK beats U of L, it's fodder for comedy. When Louisville wins, everyone is expected to walk on eggshells and not discuss it while tender Wildcat fan hearts slowly heal over a matter of weeks, if not months. Sad!

My awesome niece Maggie Meiners and the equally incredible Izzy Craig, both seniors at Sacred Heart, shared details of their upcoming charity lacrosse match vs. Trinity High School.And they mind being teased about being spoiled by their cushy birth positions as the family's baby girls!

Timothy Weyrauch, president of the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation, responds to the Supreme Court of the United States declining to revisit gay marriage laws. Kim Davis, a former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue a marriage license to two gay men, had filed the appeal to overturn the SCOTUS 2015 decision in Obergefell vs Hodges, allowing for legal gay marriage in America.Davis has been rebuffed, but Weyrauch fears that others will attempt to find a different legal strategy to overturn the landmark federal law.

With a pair of wins over S.E.C. opponents, Mark Stoops is suddenly the celebrated son in Lexington. The Beasman checks in with Larry Minner to brag on UK football and warn all U of Smell Cardinals that they is about to mop up their own blood off the Yum Center floor when the Cats come a-callin'

Thoroughbred trainer Kenny McPeek has well over 2,000 victories at racetracks around world. His greatest weekend came on the first Friday and Saturday in May 2024, winning both the Kentucky Oaks (Thorpedo Anna) and the Kentucky Derby (Mystic Dan).McPeek's Derby champ is set to retire to stud this weekend. Terry Meiners and Kenny McPeek discussed the horse's less-than-stellar ride in Arkansas that ultimately earned him access to the Derby. History was in the making.

On Sunday, November 9 at 2 PM, volunteers are needed to place flags on military graves at Cave Hill Cemetery. The meeting spot is Breckenridge Elementary on Payne Street where a gate leads directly into Cave Hill.Fred Moore explains the details in this chat with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio.God Bless all who serve.

Aviation investigator/litigator Jim Brauchle joined Terry Meiners to talk about the capabilities of the UPS MD-11F, like the one that crashed in Louisville.Enough information has been released by the NTSB to confirm that the left wing engine detached on airport property and that the jet had been in a prolonged maintenance hold in San Antonio from early September into mid-October.NTSB UPDATE, Friday November 7, 2025"UPDATE TO MEDIA BRIEFING: During yesterday's media briefing, the preliminary information reported was that FAA ADS-B data indicated a GPS altitude of 475 feet. When considering how FAA ADS-B altitude is reported, this equates to approximately 100 ft above ground level. Data from the flight data recorder is still being validated."

Kentucky state representative Daniel Grossberg (KY-30) shared his thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City, the shifting tides for Democrats, prepping with colleagues for next year's legislative session, JCPS challenges, moreGreat to see Daniel and Erica Grossberg back in the WHAS studios.

Warren Schimpff, co-owner of legendary Jeffersonville candymaker Schimpff's Confectionery, stopped by with Steve Shepherd, the next family member to run the operation. Schimpff's Confectionery was recently selected BEST CANDY STORE IN AMERICA by USA Today.Schimpff's is celebrating this Friday, November 7 with all types of fun and frivolity at Schimpff's, on Spring Street in downtown Jeffersonville.

One day after the tragic crash of UPS flight 2569 at Louisville International Airport, Rep. Morgan McGarvey shared his feelings after seeing the smoldering debris field with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

WLKY helicopter pilot Bill DeReamer and photojournalist Scott Eckhardt flew above the UPS airplane crash in Louisville, providing video visuals for the world.DeReamer explained the feelings and responsibilities in filming a tragedy just moments after it occurred.

Sacred Heart Academy's Emily Puffer and Caitlin Valdez detail an important ACCOMMODATE COLLEGE FAIR, a college night for students seeking support services.Join representatives from colleges, universities, and other alternative post-secondary programs for an informational session for parents and students. School reps will address how they're addressing the needs of students with learning differences.It's Thursday, November 6, 20256 - 7:30 PMSacred Heart Academy gymnasium3175 Lexington RoadLouisville, KY 40206

Ed Gallrein is a retired Navy Seal with over 30 years of U.S. military service plus years of work in the intelligence sector.Team Trump has chosen the Kentucky farmer with challenging Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie (District 4), who often votes against the Republicans and Trump's interests.Gallrein and Terry Meiners discussed the campaign, the U.S. military strikes on South American drug cartel boats, diplomacy efforts with China, American drug dependency, and other matters pertinent to voters.

Ed Gallrein is a retired Navy Seal with over 30 years of U.S. military service plus years of work in the intelligence sector.Team Trump has chosen the Kentucky farmer with challenging Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie (District 4), who often votes against the Republicans and Trump's interests.Gallrein and Terry Meiners discussed the campaign, the U.S. military strikes on South American drug cartel boats, diplomacy efforts with China, American drug dependency, and other matters pertinent to voters.

The entralling production of DEAD AS A DODO continues this week at Actors Theatre, and creator/director Kirjan Waage stopped by WHAS to tell his story.Amelia Acosta Powell is part of the new leadership team at Actors Theatre and has great news about their renewed vision to serve ALL of the community, starting with the return of the annual holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Louisville, Kentucky Mayor Craig Greenberg sat down with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners for a wide-ranging chat on today's wins and challenges for the city. Mayor Greenberg addressed the impending SNAP benefits conundrum, new affordable housing, renewed downtown business leases, re-opening the juvenile justice center, the scourge of fentanyl, assisting homeless people, Yum Center debt, and much more.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined us from Indianapolis to discuss illegal immigration and its spillover from Chicago into northern sectors of the Hoosier state.Gov. Braun and Terry Meiners also discussed the call for a special session to redraw Indiana congressional districts to mirror actions of Democrat controlled states with zero Republican representatives on their federal team.Meiners also asked Gov. Braun for reaction to the potential wipeout of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, now limping past three weeks of inaction by leaders in Washington.

With the University of Kentucky sucking the suckiest suck in football history, Wildcats superfan Joe Beasman Hall knows that basketball pays the bills and the BIG BLUE NATION is ready to DOMMERATE Y'ALL SNAGGLE TOOTH, DOPE SMOKIN, MAKING BABIES OUT OF WEDLOCK, BRAINLESS SPINELESS CARDINAL CRYBABIES REAL SOON!

After a stellar career in Major League Baseball, umpire Tom Hallion still calls Louisville home. The native New Yorker moved to Kentucky during the Louisville Redbirds Triple A era, working games until he was called to the bigs.He kept his Kentucky home and stopped by WHAS to talk about last night's 18 inning World Series instant classic game. He discussed the pressure encountered by umps working extra long games. Terry Meiners also asked for Mr. Hallion's thoughts on modern technology aiming to take away human umpires to let machines call balls and strikes.Uh, not a fan.

The Frazier Museum and Davis Jewelers are celebrating love and marriage with a special exhibit of Kentucky connected expressions of getting cuffed.Simon Meiners and his dad discuss on 84WHAS.

Legendary photographer Dan Dry has a special exhibition on Wednesday, October 29th at Hop Atomica, 1318 McHenry Street in Germantown.Hop Atomica is the city's only distillery-brewery-restaurant combo. Its owner Paul Berrier is hosting the party to help Apron Inc care for restaurant wait staff who've fallen on hard times.Plus we get a special appearance from Paul's daughter (who is hopped up on Halloween candy!...MY BAD!!)Come join the party this Wednesday!