Terry Meiners

Rep. Brett Guthrie on tariffs, Big Beautiful Bill, the Apple investment in Kentucky, AM Radio in Cars, Thomas Massie, and Jamie Comer for governor

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1978 University of Kentucky NCAA Champion and MVP Jack "Goose" Givens attended today's practice for this year's basketball Wildcats. He really likes what he's seeing in terms of improved shooting and speed.Jack details who he thinks will become huge stars and discusses Coach Pope's illuminating leadership style.Plus, Jack and a huge slate of former Kentucky Wildcats will be at Memorial Coliseum to meet fans on Monday, August 11 for the release of a new book.DETAILS:  "Memorial Coliseum: 75 Years as Monument, Stage, and Arena"Book Launch EventMonday, Aug. 11, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.Memorial Coliseum | Lexington, KYThe lineup is set, and it's incredible. On Monday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m., Memorial Coliseum will welcome home some of the greatest names in Kentucky basketball history for the launch of "Memorial Coliseum: 75 Years as Monument, Stage, and Arena." Confirmed to join author Kevin Cook for book signing*: Jim Andrews – two-time All-SEC center, UK Athletics Hall of FameDicky Beal – 1984 East/Mid-East Regional Most Outstanding PlayerDoug Flynn – former basketball and baseball WildcatJack "Goose" Givens – 1978 National Championship MVP and radio color analystRalph Hacker - radio color analystTom Hammond – voice of sports broadcasting, Kentucky Sports Hall of FameCoach Dick Parsons – former UK assistant coachJared Prickett – co-captain of the 1996 NCAA Championship squadChip Rupp – son of the legendary Adolph RuppJay Shidler – “the Blond Bomber” Larry Stamper – former team manager and UK historianKenny Walker – "Sky Walker" himself, UK legend and two-time SEC Player of the YearSean Woods – a member of “The Unforgettables”  This is a once-in-a-lifetime gathering in the Historic Memorial Coliseum. You will hear stories that have never been told, get books signed by the legends who lived them and experience Memorial Coliseum in a way that honors both its memorial purpose and its basketball legacy. Don't miss your chance to be part of this historic evening.Click the button below to register today. The cost to attend is $10 per person and books can be purchased for $40 each.

Terri Foster, artistic director for Louisville Youth Choir, dropped by to highlight upcoming auditions for students K-12 who could join their community choir.Terry Meiners and Terri Foster (TWO TERRYS!) discussed what's required of any student who may be interested in joining this celebrated arts organization.Auditions begin on August 19th.DETAILS louyouthchoir.org 

Pro Rehab's Dr. Larry Benz has a solid advice for those who've taken a vacation and are now back home and ready to restart their exercise rituals.

At the many events surrounding the Fancy Farm political picnic last weekend, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell told the audience he was surprised that one of the candidates to replace him would slam him.“Surely this isn't true, but I've heard that one of the candidates running for my office wants to be different,” McConnell said. “Now, I'm wondering how you'd want to be different from the longest-serving Senate leader in American history. I'm wondering how you'd want to be different in supporting President Trump.”Nate Morris answered Sen. McConnell today speaking with Terry Meiners on WHAS.photo: Kentucky Lantern

Chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council Rabbi Shlomo Litvin weighs in on the Trump administration ALL OR NOTHING plan to end the Israel/Hamas war.

Twin brothers in Toledo, Ohio were born into a rich media family that owns Block Communications. Family members have been fighting for power and riches from the company their parents started. So now Gray Television, which owns WAVE3 in Louisville, is buying Block Communications, which owns WDRB and WBKI. That means Louisville will see a merger of assets from all three stations and the inevitable RIF (reduction in force).Good luck to all involved. Terry Meiners discusses the similarities between the Toledo family fighting with the 1980s squabbles among Louisville's Bingham family who owned The Courier-Journal, Louisville Times, WHAS11, and WHAS & WAMZ Radio.The Bingham nepo babies fought over money and power until the patriarch sold all of the Louisville media properties for over $450 million in 1986.

Here's Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg on the Bowman Field run/walk, upcoming exercise events, and a rare chat about his AWESOME 1970s Cadillace el Dorado

Fox Fest 2025 is back this weekend!  On Saturday, August 2, the beloved summer music festival returns with a full day of live music, local eats, and community vibes—all taking place across two stages in the heart of St. Matthews.This year's lineup features a powerhouse roster of regional and national talent including Softspoken, Foxbat, Throwback Thursday, Soul Circus, Mary Mary, Sigmatic, Ipcus Pinecone, End of Me, and Doombots. While the full lineup is set to be revealed in the official festival poster, the headliner's identity remains a mystery until June 23. To build hype, their name will appear blurred out on the promo poster—so stay tuned for the big reveal!Fox Fest 2025 Details:

Kentucky's John Michael Montgomery popped onto WHAS Radio to discuss his long, successful music career launch from Nicholasville.He tells the story of hearing his music on the radio for the first time, how All For One's version of his song "I Swear" changed his career, and much more.Tickets are on sale now for John Michael's final show this December 12th in Rupp Arena.Another Kentucky musical legend is moving on to his next adventure beyong touring. Thanks, JMM

MAGA Republican senate candidate Nate Morris says he enjoys the rough and tumble nature of his first foray into politics. Morris is running against Rep. Andy Barr and former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron and he can't wait to take the stage at Saturday's Fancy Farm political picnic and roast his opponents.It's almost showtime!

Wayne Brewer, a member of the band Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers, and his wife Alyssa have released their new tune LONESOME AND BLUE, an homage to George and Tammy.

Former Indiana state trooper David Camm came home from a church league basketball game to find his wife and two children shot to death in the family garage. Camm was convicted two times by Indiana courts and then ultimately acquitted after a third trial.David Camm joined Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to tell his story. Author Gary Dunn (The Reckoning, Part ll) joined them in the studio to dicuss the Indiana judicial system's multiple failures in pursuing this case.

Jennifer Erickson, senior fellow with the American Association of Scientists, spotlights a recent congressional hearing and multiple media reports on the mishandling of organ donor patients by a procurement organization called Network of Hope.Click to listen to this WHAS interview with Terry Meiners

Dr. Ralph Alvarado has previously served as a Kentucky state senator in addition to many other public service roles. He's now running for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06).Dr. Alvarado and Terry Meiners discuss the Trump administration's "disruptor" status, tariffs, the Big Beautiful Bill and much more.

University of Louisville school of business professor Nat Irvin ll is one of my smartest friends. He's won a zillion awards, is a futurist, author, teacher, and thoughtful listener.At nearly 74 years of age, I am perplexed as to why Nat would go out for a 2 mile run when the heat index is 110 degrees!  Turns out he has a very sane reason for doing so.Everything is possible when you're trying to help your school.

The legendary St. Joe's Picnic is coming up August 8-9 on the grounds of the famous facility on Frankfort Avenue. The picnic is the chief fundraiser for programs and services to assist the children who've been affected by uncomfortable life challenges.Rich Flaherty dropped by WHAS to remind listeners that their donations to the cake booth will be matched by sponsors.MORE at the website donatecakes.com 

The Flyover Film Festival features a wide of array of flickering images but none is more compelling than the story of Phil Sharp. He was born in a home with a dirt floor to parents who had no high school education. Sharp goes on to earn a Nobel Prize for his work on RNA splicing.CRACKING THE CODE: Phil Sharp and the Biotech RevolutionProducer/director Bill Haney spoke with Terry Meiners about shooting this film and the challenges facing a creator in the editing process. Sharp's story is incredible, and Haney has 900 hours of film that must be whittled down to 90 minutes.This film will be screened Sunday, July 27 at the Speed Cinema.louisvillefilmsociety.org

The enthusiastic WAWA team visited WHAS radio today to announce their newest store opening and their core mission of enhancing every community where they put down roots.More on WAWA  https://www.wawa.com/about-us/wawa-history

Chairman of the House of Energy and Commerce Commision Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02) discusses the latest Trump team tariffs. We also wonder why Democrats are squawking about rural hospital closings when $50 billion was added to the Big Beautiful Bill to protect them.Theatrics? Show biz nonsense?What's up, Dems?

Nurse Corenza Townsend was a major catalyst in generating the energy to get Norton West Louisville Hospital built in an area desperate for improved healthcare facilities.Frazier Museum's Rachel Platt, my former TV wife on WHAS11's Great Day Live, will conduct a July 15th listening session at the Frazier with Corenza and other Norton officials. They want to know how the relatively new hospital is doing and what they can do to improve.Two women who are reshaping our city IN ONE INTERVIEW! Fantastic!more details: fraziermuseum.org 

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron visited WHAS Radio to discuss his support for President Donald Trump, the Big Beautiful Bill, and why voters should choose him over Rep. Andy Barr and businessman Nate Morris.We discussed why he must stiff arm his former mentor Senator Mitch McConnell, why the BBB increase in debt is necessary, and how he handles race peddlers who call him a traitor to his own people.

Congressman Andy Barr (KY06) checked in from Washington as the House of Representatives was closing in on a final vote for President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill proposal that has already passed in the Senate.Rep. Barr laid out his reasons for supporting the bill and answered questions about debt increases, Medicaid reduction, and other objections by Democrats.He also wanted to separate himself from other candidates who are vying for the soon to be vacated seat held by Senator Mitch McConnell.

UofL Health infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Burns warns that a measles spread is going through central Kentuckky, principally in Woodford and Fayette Counties.It's a good time to remind parents to be sure that their children receive the MMR vaccine so that they do not become infected with measles.

Even though Senator Rand Paul just played golf with President Donald Trump, the president could not persuade Sen. Paul to vote in favor of the BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL. It passed anyway.Sen. Paul was one of three Republican senators who voted against the BBB, and happily explained his decision on WHAS Radio.We also discussed the benefits of tariffs (Rand Paul opposes them) and winnowing out certain undeserving Medicaid recipients, and whether Gov. Andy Beshear's claims of 35 rural hospitals is fact or hysteria.

When Terry Meiners decided to leave WQMF to do grownup radio on WHAS, it created a lot of hurt feelings from his radio partner Ron Clay, WQMF owners Diamond John Otting and WEBN's Bo Wood, plus a strange period of waiting to be pulled into the WHAS orbit.Terry details the story in a wide ranging interview with KSR's Billy Rutledge on WKRD, July 1, 2025

COMAPNY'S COMING! Our neighbors from Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface dropped by to visit. Their highly acclaimed Catholic middle school has an amazing story to tell.Thanks to Lauren Alderman, Andrea Peavler, and Megan Weyland for throwing the spotlight on their academic superstars!

Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Rob Givens discusses the coordination and support involved in a massive mission like the recent B-2 bombing runs on Iran's nuclear sites. Aircraft from 3 continents came together to coordinate safety and access into and out of Iran undetected.General Givens describes the tasks for the pilots as they spend more than 30 hours airborne to complete the mission. Plus, there's many other scenarios for decoy missions, what to do in case of attacks on the bombers, and the occasional open seas fly by activity by Russian and other hostile pilots. 

Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council, is not pleased about the New York City primary election results. Muslim activist Zohran Mamdani shocked the electorate with a late campaign victory in the Democrat primary.Rabbi Litvin notes many anti-semitic episodes littering Mr. Mamdani's path to victory. Rabbi Litvin says the potential New York City mayor has often espoused the phrase Globalize the Intifada, a chant that is interpreted to mean exterminate Jewish people everywhere.

Ned Pillersdorf, considered by many as the Atticus Finch of Appalachia, will challenge 23 term incumbent Congressman Hal Rogers in Eastern Kentucky (5th district). Rep. Rogers is known as the Prince of Pork, bringing untold millions into Kentucky's poorest district.Ned has plenty to say about Hal's work over the years, evolving from a man of the people to a man of the Trump system.

"It's hard to call it college sports anymore. It's a professional league...it's a business. Everything's going to work out great" for UofL athletics. - Tom Jurich on the changing collegiate landscapeFormer University of Louisville athletics director Tom Jurich will be honored on Saturday, June 28 at 10 AM on campus. The gathering point is 2135 South Floyd Street adjacent to the Cardinal Track & Field complex.The city of Louisville is naming a portion of Floyd Street for Jurich to acknowledge his massive contributions to the athletics department and campus facilities over a 20 year span.The public is welcome to cheer home Tom & Terrilynn Jurich and their family, many of whom remain Louisville residents.

My son Simon Meiners is a research specialist for Frazier History Museum. He loves posting quirky historical facts about the Commonwealth of Kentucky, leading tours, and traveling the state. We love getting on the radio to just freeform wherever the conversation takes us.Both my son and I are beer wimps and we are rightfully clowned for it. I just own it.The Frazier Beer Fest is a huge street party for beer lovers of all flavors. It's a perfect summer gathering set for July 26.Come slurp with us!The Frazier is offering a BOGO deal today only at fraziermuseum.org

Louisville Downtown Partnership executive director Rebecca Fleischaker reeled off an impressive list of events, activities, and destinations that will delight every member of the family.MORE: LouisvilleDowntown.org

Pro Rehab physical therapist Eric McElroy has great tips for making sure your body is ready for the heat wave ahead as you activate your exercise routine.HYDRATE - ICE - MASSAGE 

She's a little person with a gigantic personality. I love me some Nachand "Nay" Trabue, the creator of Melannaire, an association of Black owned local businesses.Building generational wealth solidifies a family's future. Great work, Nay!Always fun to visit with Nay and her husband Carlos. Cheers!

It's Pride Month and Kentuckiana Pride vice president Tim Weyrauch reminds all of us about the value of communicating with friends and loved ones. We all want to live authentic lives and be respectful of others who may have differing views.Life is good when tolerance and understanding are kept in the forefront.

Jerry Abramson, a Louisville native, served as Mayor for Life for a zillion years before becoming Kentucky's Lt. Governor and then a Special Assistant to President Barack Obama.He came home from the White House to teach at Splading University and, now 78, will retire at the end of this month.Now he'll be Zaidie to his grandchildren while Madeline has taken the grandmotherly title of Gammy.Love those Abramsons!Thanks for your service, boss!

A great chat with Racing Louisville midfielder Taylor Flint, a Michigander from an athletic family. She can do it all: soccer, volleyball, tap dancing...wait, what?

Former University of Kentucky assistant coach Vince Marrow is learning how to throw his Ls Up! Coach Marrow activated his option to move to the University of Louisville to work with his good friend Jeff Brohm and the Brohm Squad, one of the hottest football teams in the U.S.Coach Marrow discussed his difficult decision to leave UK, alluding to communications issues with UK head coach Mark Stoops.But the overall draw is the surging momentum for the Louisville Cardinals, a team ranked highly on most preseason polls.As the I-64 billboard reads says:  LOUISVILLE, We're miles ahead.

Longtime KET host Bill Goodman - now executive director of Kentucky Humanities - sits for a long form interview on today's media challenges, values, and future.Two old media dogs talking shop. Good stuff.Bill will host the Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition this Saturday at Paristown. 

840WHAS morning show host Nick Coffey popped by to discuss Vince Marrow's shift from UK to UofL and the subsequent fallout from angry Cat fans. Also, how are schools going to split their allotted $20.5 million for athletes? Will there be enough for UofL to maintain football momentum, basketball's resurgence, and still bolster baseball?Looking forward to seeing it all come together.

Norton Healthcare and Norton Children's president and CEO Russell Cox details the forthcoming pediatric health center complex coming to the east side of Louisville. Cox says it should attract medical professionals from throughout the region to serve the medical, physical, and mental health needs of children.Upcoming listening sessions will help shape the full mission of the campus, which will provide pediatric medical care plus accommodations for family members who choose to be nearby.Cox predicts that over 1,000 new jobs will be created, plus a vibrant business district will enhance the 1,500 acre tract off of Tucker Station Road near I-64 and I-265.

Lexington Herald Leader sportswriter and columnist John Clay is set to retire at the end of this month. He discussed career highlights and challenges he's encountered over the past 4 decades of serving Big Blue Nation.Is Stoops cooked? Will Pope's players get all of the NIL money? We also discussed the challenges for other universities dividing $20.5 million for all of their sports teams. How much will football demand? Will basketball have enough to build a Top 5 roster? What about baseball? Will women's sports survive with this new payment cap?

Kentucky Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) is Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Commision, the launch pad for President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Rep. Guthrie discusses the bill's benefits and necessity while also answering emotional complaints raised by Democrat Governor Andy Beshear and Rep. Morgan McGarvey, both claiming that worthy Medicaid beneficiaries would be stripped of coverage.The AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, a longstanding safety net during emergencies when wifi and other communication platforms are out of service, is also on a path to passage, according to Rep. Guthrie.The drama surrounding President Trump and Elon Musk trolling each other is also discussed.What a day!