Terry Meiners

Indiana Governor Mike Braun popped on WHAS Radio with Terry Meiners to discuss his administration's reshaping of state government, crime abatement, gerrymandering, tariffs, negotiating for businesses against Kentucky, and the Jimmy Kimmel suspension.

A thousand people have asked me about the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel on ABC-TV. I don't like it but I understand the business of media. ABC/Disney weighs countless moneymaking opportunities and sheds content that does not produce profits.Once Nexstar and Sinclair pulled Kimmel's show after he made caustic comments after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, ABC/Disney had a business decision to make.Nexstar, Sinclair, Gray, and other television operators have to seek approval from the Federal Communications Commission on license renewals, station ownership clustering, and duopoly opportunities.The public owns the airwaves. The government has control.Streamers, cable, and a plethora of alternate messaging companies have much less scrutiny than do over-the-air broadcasters. Jimmy Kimmel's voice isn't silenced from the public, only from ABC broadcast television. He can say whatever he wants on podcasts, social media, or start his own digital platform.Stephen Colbert's CBS contract is not being renewed but he's on the air every night punching Donald Trump and all other conservatives in the face. Trump didn't get Colbert "removed" from TV, he's still on the air on CBS until the completion of his contract term. ABC has the ultimate decision of whether to bring Kimmel back and/or renew his contract next year. It's all about business. Either he's worth the risk to earn profits or he's not.

Meet Valley Station native Joel Willett. He joined the military after 9/11 and eventually worked for the FBI and CIA.He's now back home and running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.Joel and Terry Meiners discussed a variety of issues on WHAS Radio. Click to listen to their conversation.

The Louisville Cardinals volleyball squad is 7-1 and ranked #3 with #6 Kentucky coming to the Yum Center this THursday night for the rivalry matchup. Louisville's Dan Meske is in his first year as head coach after 8 prior seasons as associate head coach.He talks team focus, prep, and communication skills, some of which he took away from his visit to the Navy Seals in San Diego during the summer.Dan's love of all things Louisville runs deep for his entire family.Click to hear his chat with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners ahead of the UK vs. UofL rivalry match, knotted at 4-4 since Dan Meske has been with the Cardinals. 

The Beasman swore that he'd never call Terry's WHAS Radio show ever again after Kenny Payne was fired. But Louisville's successful basketball coach Pat Kelsey just referred to UofL as POINT GUARD U in an interview and Joe was triggered into reaching for the phone.He loves yammering at Larry Minner for being a bald-haired, backstabbin' traitor turncoact U of Smell bootlicker who don't got the good sense God give a minnow! Come on, Larry! Wake up and smell the dommer-ation of U UH KAY, you snaggle tooth fraud!Go Bowling Green! Beat Brohm's Cardinal Crybabies this Sa-ur-dee at the bird simmer-terry!!! The stadium built by shame pizza!!!

Dr. Henry Sadlo, celebrating a birthday today, joined Woodford Reserve master distiller emeritus Chris Morris and America's favorite farmer Gary McGruder to discuss a wide variety of honors and healthy lifestyle advice.Happy birthday, Hank!

Louisville Downtown Partnership executive director Rebecca Fleischaker sat down to throw one back with Terry Meiners and talk about the city's bourbon trail magic!

Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw passed suddenly this week, leaving a grieving husband and sons. Her husband Edward and son Brad Holsclaw dropped by WHAS Radio to share stories about their beloved mom.

Longtime Louisville radio/TV host John Ramsey popped by WHAS Radio to chop it up with Terry Meiners so they could laugh about their arduous broadcast paths. Both have been in some wild situations throughout their prominent media careers.John now works for Mayor Greenberg's administration and has plenty to share about local positive energy and the upcoming NULU bluegrass showcases. 

First Hour Grief Recovery helps people crawl through the toughest moments in their lives. Lisa Schardein and Karen Buchanan Meyer are co-founders of this group that helps people put one foot in front of the other during their darkest moments.Learn more at FirstHourGrief.org

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Senate candidate Nate Morris hosted conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at the Morris campaign rally launch on June 30th in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.Charlie Kirk was assassinated yesterday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Mr. Morris spoke with Terry Meiners about Charlie Kirk's legacy, his visit in June, Kirk's Kentucky roots, and the battle for the soul of America.

So many voters are fatigued to see judges releasing violent criminals onto our streets. Many of the judges are elected without much knowledge about their personal views and biases.Iris Wilbur Glick wants to change this information deficit.Her new organization Louisville Judges Watch, is an independent campaign to spotlight information on judicial candidates before voters go to the polls.Iris Glick and Terry Meiners discussed the need for accountability for people in positions of power: judges, police, social workers.

Here's 81-year-old Father Ron Knott in a wide ranging conversation with Terry Meiners on Heaven, humor, the impact of prayers, sin, loneliness, and living life as a Catholic priest.bio from his website at fatherknott.comI am a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky. Ordained May 16, 1970, I have served as a home missionary, college teacher, campus minister, pastor, cathedral rector, traveling evangelist, homiletics instructor, archdiocesan vocation director, founding director of the Saint Meinrad Seminary Institute for Priests and Presbyterates and a weekly columnist for 15 years.I have given major addresses at national conventions on church renovation, parish revitalization, homiletics, presbyteral unity and vocations. I have presented more than 80 parish missions and retreats and led more than 150 presbyteral convocations around the US and nine countries abroad.I have a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana and a Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Presbyterian Seminary in Chicago. I have authored several books for clergy and published several collections of my homilies and fifteen volumes of my For the Record book series. A few of my books for clergy are available in Spanish, Vietnamese and Swahili.In my retirement, besides the things listed above, I had been volunteering in the Diocese of Kingstown in the island country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and serving as the founder of the Catholic Second Wind Guild (a volunteer organization for retired priests and lay people wanting to volunteer their time, expertise, connections in the Caribbean missions). After six years and twelve trips, I recently ended that organization due to COVID and travel restriction. With a major volcano eruption, it has become obvious that I need to make a wise and timely decision to find a cause closer to home. Long distance travels seem to be a “thing of the past” at least for the foreseeable future.In April of 2021, I decided to focus my attention on my home parish of Saint Theresa of Avila an hour away from where I now live. I have the dream of turning my old grade school building, Saint Theresa School which was closed in 1993, into a new Saint Theresa Family Life Center to serve the whole area.  My third cousin, Father Bob Ray, another priest from the same parish, is partnering with me by founding the Saint Theresa Heritage Partners, an alumni organization of the parish and school, to support this effort. I will lead the remodeling project of the Saint Theresa Family Life Center. Click on St. Theresa Heritage Partners and St. Theresa Family Life Center in the menu bar for more information. 

With several local stations being bought by larger companies, some media newsrooms and production staffs are being downsized.Terry Meiners on the rapid changes that are overtaking the media universe all across America.

Former NBA and University of Kentucky basketball national champion Tony Delk has assembled an incredible group of former Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals to play golf with friends and fans on Monday, September 15 at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville.Lots of prominent basketball and football players from the Cats and the Cards will compete and you can be on their team(s).Full details on the UK vs UofL Celebrity Golf Challenge are available from Mike Vine 502-639-1519 or Bryan Hudson 502-821-3045

New Albany High School broadcast star Lydia Cosper and WaterStep founder Mark Hogg dropped by to tell the amazing story of water purification saving lives around the world. Lydia and Mark have organized a special 5k on September 20th at Lynn Family Stadium to raise money for more WaterStep projects.Full details in the WHAS interview with Terry MeinersWaterStep is an NGO based in Kentucky, USA, that focuses on sustainable solutions to the world's WASH crisis. Since 1995, WaterStep has evolved from a small service organization to a global leader in safe water solutions and innovation.WaterStep has developed simple tools, patented technology, and effective training to empower people and communities to solve their own water and sanitation needs. We provide expert solutions for places where infrastructure is fragile and execution challenges are particularly difficult, especially in slums, rural villages, and in communities responding to natural and manmade disasters. WaterStep combines safe water and disinfectant technology, and health and hygiene education because safe water in a dirty cup is no longer safe, and dirty hands spread disease.Our technology offers scalable safe water and disinfectant access during disasters because no one should have to worry about whether their water is safe during an emergency. No other safe water NGO in the world does what we do.

The Louisville Historical League is not pleased with the Omni Hotel's announced plans to raze the classic Odd Fellows building and recreate the area as a pickleball complex.Architect Steve Wiser speaks on behalf of the Louisville Historical League.

St. Mattthews Dental Care's Dr. Jennifer Brown has details on this Saturday's FREE DENTISTRY DAY where anyone can receive a free cleaning, filling, or extraction. It's part of a national program where dentists across the USA offer free services to those who can't afford dental care or are perhaps a bit skittish about going to the dentist.Dr. Brown and two other dentists will offer their services for free this Saturday, September 6 between 8 AM and noon for any walk-in patients. If under age 18, a patient must be accompanied by an adult guardian.St. Matthews Dental Care100 Marshall Drive (next to Shelbyville Road)Louisville, KY 40207more details: freedentistryday.org 

Legendary actor Conrad Bachmann, a Louisville native, is back home from Hollywood and always ready to spill the tea. His son Brett is CEO of Heuser Hearing Institute, a godsend for hearing impaired children.Both Bachmanns have great stories to tell!

Terry Meiners just happened to stop by Oxmoor Center and discovered TAPVILLE, a full bar concept on a kiosk in the center of the famous mall.Owner Sai Gandham explains in this WHAS radio interview how the concept works for shoppers, visitors, and folks just passing by. Belly up to the TAPVILLE bar in Oxmoor Center

Pro Rehab CEO Dr. Larry Benz has thoughts on exercise in early morning darkness and the shift between hot summer months into cooler weather.Natural light can be supplemented by different devices to aid the body's circadian rhythm responses to nature's natural shift to shorter periods of daylight.Listen to Dr. Benz discuss these issues and more with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio

Frankie Moody's HELL OF A GAMEadd it to your football tailgate song list

Longtime New York City deejay Scott Shannon, one of the top-rated radio personalitiess ever, discusses hiring Gary Burbank in the early stages of his career.Scott Shannon's incredible on air work in NYC, L.A., and Tampa notwithstanding, he was a program director who discovered hundreds of budding radio stars. He knew the first time he heard "Johnny Apollo" (soon to be Gary Burbank), he was hearing the start of something unparalleled. Terry Meiners and Scott Shannon discuss the amazing radio genius of Gary Burbank. 

Gary Burbank. Simple the greatest radio talent ever.Rest easy, bro.Tough day for all of us who loved him.

U.S. Senate candidate Nate Morris pushes back against Democrats chanting "It's the guns" without assigning blame to the human trigger pullers.Mr.Morris: "(Some) people are mentally ill, and a transgender agenda has been pushed on them and it's perpetuated this behavior...the right to bear arms is part of the fabric of this country, particularly in Kentucky. We've got to provide the security to protect our kids once and for all."Nate Morris and Terry Meiners also discuss the opposition claims that the Morris campaign is lying in a mailer that states his campaign is "Trump endorsed."Mr. Morris also weighs in on the MAHA movement led by HHS secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.

Louisville's NWSL squad Racing Lou features Jordyn Bloomer, who's all business in swatting opponents' shots and incredibly hilarious outside the lines.Jordyn and Terry Meiners spent a few minutes talking about Racing Lou's momentum, chirping at competition, game announcers' less-than-enthusiastic shoutouts, and Jordyn's unbreakable college football love.SWAT, Jordyn, SWAT! 

Congressman Thomas Massie (KY-04) is sometimes at odds with President Donald Trump, usually pertaining to federal spending.Guest host Leland Conway had a wide ranging chat with Rep. Massie - interrupted for a few minutes by cell service disruption - but rejoined in time to cover all of the topics both parties intended to address.This interview originally aired in the Tony & Dwight Show time slot on August 27, 2025

America's first college fan newspaper The Cat's Pause launched in 1975 by newspaper writer/owner Oscaar Combs.The Big O jumped on the phone with Terry to discuss the early days of the paper that changed the way fans were connected to their favorite university's sports teams.More tomorrow with Tom Leach on THE LEACH REPORT, 8-9 AM on Sportstalk 790 Louisville. Oscar Combs and Darrell Bird will spend the entire hour with the voice of the Kentucky Wildcats.

Long distance runner Christina Austin is a life giver through organ donation."I've donated my kidney, eggs, and 75% of my liver.Now, as Vice Chair of Kidney Donor Athletes, I'm leading 19 other kidney donors to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro on World Kidney Day 2026 to show the world that life after organ donation isn't just possible, it can be extraordinary."LISTEN to Christina's story in this WHAS Radio interview with Terry Meinersvisit kidneydonorathlete.orgTEXT: KDA2026KILI to 50155

Meeting every moment with the right floral arrangement and/or gift basket, Nanz & Kraft florists have served the city since 1850. Co-owner Eddie Kraft and his daughter Lydia visited WHAS Radio to shout out their awesome staff and throw a party for their fans.Listen for details on Saturday's celebration at the Nanz & Kraft location at 141 Breckenridge Lane in Louisville.

It's always a delight speaking with former Louisville Mayor Harvey Sloane. He once walked a thousane miles around Kentucky to shake voter hands and learn from the people of various areas of need.Dr. Sloane is back in Louisville for a SAVE MEDICAID and MEDICARE RALLY this Saturday, August 23rd at 9 AM in Jefferson Square Park.He digs into his projections of what could happen to the poorest Kentuckians if the Big, Beautiful, Bill from the Trump Administration is enforced.

Rebecca Fleischaker is the executive director of the Louisville Downtown Partnership and she has oodles of good news about companies moving into downtown offices and other hustle bustle notes from the city's core.There are lots of upcoming events in downtown so open your calendar app and start adding these MUST DO items to your schedule.

On National Radio Day, Terry used the airwaves to spotlight important community helpers like the incredible crew at St. Vincent de Paul. Mackenzie and Tony from SVDPLOU.org explained how the city can help them continue their mission. Plus, we learned details of the upcoming Clubs and Cocktails event to benefit St. Vincent de Paul's efforts to care for the most needy members of our area.

The Frankfort Avenue FIZZ DISTRICT is nearly one year old so Terry invited his neighborhood buddies to drop by WHAS Radio and 'splain what's goin on!

Josh Harpole is the new president of Kroger's Louisville division, moving around town meeting folks. He talked about Kroger's legacy, service, workforce, and community gifts to uplift.Welcome to Louisville, Josh!

One of Louisville's most revered journalists, Shay McAlister has created shayinformed.com to present news through a personal prism.from her website:"After a decade in television news, I've learned something that might surprise you: staying informed doesn't have to feel like homework. It doesn't have to be overwhelming, negative, or something you squeeze in only when you have an hour to spare. The news should meet you where you are—on your phone during your morning coffee, in your inbox between meetings, wherever life is actually happening.That's why I left TV news to start Shay Informed."Listen to Shay and Terry Meiners in this WHAS Radio interview on the launch day for shayinformed.com(August 18, 2025)

Tina Burnell fought and won against developers trying to squeeze a massive complex into her community off of Terry Road.She formed the Louisville Metro Watchdog Alliance to teach others how to rise up against quiet proposals for developments all around the city.Now the Louisville Metro Council has sued Tina to, in her words, keep her quiet and exhaust her finances fighting them in court.We were joined in the interview by Tina's attorney Adrienne Southworth.

KY Venues CEO David Beck says the 2025 Kentucky State Fair is the largest fair in the commonwealth's history.He shared details on WHAS Radio on the night before the fair's opening ceremony.

A bunch of Terry Meiners' childhood neighbors visited him at WHAS Radio to spotlight their 50th reunion for their Durrett High School class.They haven't changed a bit since they were kids running through the Audubon Park adjacent neighborhood.Sheila Dye, Janet Meyers-Coke, Ken Mudd, and John Straub remain connected to their Durrett High School classmates. Their reunion is September 27 at the IBEW hall on Preston Highway.The high point of their 4 year term at Durrett? Some crazy Karen BOMBED THE BUILDING!More details are in Terry's interview with the Durrett grads.

Politicians love to proclaim CRIME IS DOWN without noting that crime rates are still way out of control compared to pre-2020 life. ABC News law enforcement contributor Don Mihalek, a retired Senior Secret Service agent, weighs the CRIME IS DOWN claim versus how citizens actually feel about their personal safety.Don points out there's a significant difference between the crime stats that are being referred to and the population actually feeling safe. He points out that the latest action by the Trump administration is not without precedent: in the 1980's and 90's federal agencies combined to create a task force to knock back the drug problems of those years.BONUS: Joe Biden audio from 1991 where he describes his nighttime driving habits of evading red light stops for feat of being carjacked in Washington D.C.

After a repeat felon took a mother and her children hostage, stabbed her, threatened to kill her unless the bank gave him money, then was arrested, the Louisville community asked how he was allowed to be roaming the streets at all.Metro Council's (19 district) Anthony Piagentini discusses how he and Louisville Metro government have been asking for clarity on shock probations, funding for the juvenile detention center, Governor Beshear's silence, and how the public can be better informed about sociopaths living among us.

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

Here's the 2025 TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS from Terry Meiners on 840WHAS

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.