Terry Meiners

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!

Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) jumped on WHAS Radio to tout the benefits of the Big Beautiful Bill in spite of objections from colleagues Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-04) and Senator Rand Paul.Will the bill pass by the Fourth of July? What about Democrats' claims that the BBB will destroy Medicaid for poor people?Listen for Rep. Barr's insights on a tumultuous afternoon when Elon Musk is using social media to trash his former bestie President Donald Trump.What a day!

KET superstar Kelsey Starks schooled Terry Meiners on the new law mandating the teaching of cursive writing in Kentucky schools.Yes...even the teachers must re-learn the newfangled twists of certain letters of the alphabet. Kelsey also previews the final episodes of season 2 of her hit series INSIDE LOUISVILLE on KET.

Nick Coffey and Terry Meiners sat down for a chat before Nick takes over the WHAS Radio morning show host position following the retirement of Tony Cruise.Thank you, Cruiseman, for 21 stellar years as WHAS morning host. Tony completed 45 total years of radio broadcasting during his career. He and his wife Penny have big travel plans ahead.Nick Coffey and his family are excited to become the First Family of WHAS Radio begining on Monday, June 2, 2025.He's set to give it a 30 year run just like predecessors Wayne Perkey and Jim Walton did during the overall 103 years of broadcast excellence on WHAS Radio.

ESPN fraud Pat McAfee (he completely forgets to use the F word on College GameDay but uses it on his own ESPN show)...what happened to KEEPIN' IT REAL?Flabby McAfee threw derision at prominent New York Knicks fans on the Indianapolis arena microphone ahead of the Pacers vs Knicks NBA playoffs game. He even threw some garbage language in his rant to further the notion that taking your kids to a ballgame is a skeezy proposition.Cranky faded pop singer John Cougar Mellencamp actually made a valid point by posting to social media that McAfee's boorish behavior does not project HOOSIER HOSPITALITY."I was embarrassed when somebody, under whose direction I don't know, called out some of the people who had made the trip from New York (to support the Knicks)...it was poor sportsmanship...I was not proud to be a Hoosier."Well done, Mellencamp.

Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett clarified mysteries surrounding the Big Beautiful Bill proposed by his boss President Donald Trump.He was asked about the effects of the BBB on Kentucky's Medicaid recipients, rural hospitals, battery plants, and tariff challenges for local products like bourbon, soybeans, etc.

Shannon White and Amy Stephenson are amplifying an upcoming golf tournament to honor the memories of Amy's father Robert Empson and Shannon's friend Dennis Lampley, the incredibly successful Trinity High School head football coach.Coach Lampley's son Brad also joined via phone to discuss the June 16th event at Oxmoor Country Club.

DeVone Holt, CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, has a wide array of activities for Muhammad Ali Week which starts May 31st.DeVone intends to regenerate the universal feeling of love and respect that embraced Muhammad's hometown and the entire planet after his passing 9 years ago.

There are 6 Chilly Wonton Willy books that will delight your children.Soupville is the home of the best soups in the world.  It is also home to friendship and fun. Chilly's friends; Silver Spoon, Cheddar Cheese, Rye Bread, Paula Penguin, Walt D. Walrus and Egg Drop Sue work and play together in Soupville.Join them for many tasty adventures.

It's the Memorial Day weekend monologue. God Bless those who gave all.In local news, there could be a new JCPS superintendent...one with an NDA from his previous employer. Shouldn't we know what's in that NDA before we hire him?This weekend launch into summer means swimming. the lake. ribs. cobbler. maniacs on the highways. broken news embargoes.FLASHBACK: MUHAMMAD ALI once went unnoticed by a teenage clerk. GOAT moment like no other.Let's revisit the Porky Pig House.Enjoy the monologue, peeps.

WHAS Radio legend Van Vance hosted Sportstalk84, called University of Louisville basketball and football games for decades, and also did the play-by-play for the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association.The Kentucky Colonels won the 1975 ABA world championship 50 years ago today!Van is still game ready and shared his memories on WHAS Radio with Terry Meiners on the anniversary.

My friends at Down Syndrome of Louisville visited WHAS Radio. Drew Dever and his mom Susan (my childhood schoolmate), along with DSL executive director Taylor Ingram and development director Tim Curtis explain how they're helping improve lives throughout the region.Their major fundraiser is a pro-celebrity golf tournament at Audubon Country Club on June 2nd. It's sold out but their auction items are astoudingly pursuit-worthy!Enjoy! dsl.org/win

Nate Morris grew up in a union household led by his single mom. He tells his life story and why he now considers himself the best candidate to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate.We discussed Mr. Morris' relationship with Vice President J D Vance, his allegiance to President Donald Trump, and how the "big, beautiful bill" will impact America.Does he need a Trump endorsement to win? When asked about competition from Rep. Andy Barr and former Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Mr. Morris said "The career politician is now a hunted species."Listen to the full interview. Apologies for a few garbled passages. Technical issue. 

Dare to Care food bank CEO Vincent James Sr spoke on the growing needs for families and individuals who are food insecure and how current federal legislation could impact the organization.At the 6:40 mark of the interview, Mr. James responded incorrectly to a question about Dare to Care's overhead costs, claiming that 55% of donated dollars went to administrative costs.Dare to Care director of strategic initiatives Stan Siegwald sent follow up information to host Terry Meiners. In an email, Mr. Siegwald states:"Our most recent financial audit shows our overhead at 8%. This is a major factor in our 100% rating on Charity Navigator. Thanks for asking the question and I'm sorry Vincent misspoke on air."(note: some of the audio is garbled by a technoligical glitch)

Dan Issel, the all-time leading scorer for the Kentucky Wildcats, reflects on his 1975 ABA Championship with the Kentucky Colonels.Issel also talks about today's NBA popularity, chances for expansion, college NIL, his favorite teammates from the ABA, and much more. 

Professional squash is rigorous game and the Louisville Colts are up to the task. England's Ben Smith is on our local squad. The Colts' next match is vs Atlanta Tornadoes on Thursday in this National Squash League spectacle.France's Baptiste Bouin is also an international squash star who was drafted by the Atlanta squad.Ben and Baptiste describe the intense challenges of the game and strategies to win. Collegiate Academy graduate Rayyan Arif plays on school level now but hopes to make it to the NSL soon.We also discussed American culture and its attractions and oddities. Good times for all.

Producers on Good Morning America had to be disappointed with manly man Michael Strahan who shied away from asking Bill Belichick about his hot GF.The show producers are mostly female and mostly cranky from having to work overnights prepping the morning show so that the anchors have proper interview prompts with prominent guests.Strahan has Belichick LIVE and wouldn't go deep on the coach's relationship with a cheerleader who is 50 years his junior. Does she want to get married? Have you bought a ring? Does she want to have a baby? Are you able to make that happen, old man? Does she go clubbing when you fall asleep watching Jeopardy at 7:30 PM?ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, MICHAEL. No morning show viewer wants to hear about football strategies!Ask him if she knows how to make oatmeal and change bedpans!!!

Louisville Downtown Partnership executive director Rebecca Fleischaker is full of good news about downtown aesthetics and sounds.Pianos, plants, and parkways are lighting up downtown Louisville access and opportunities.Don't miss the new face of the city center in Louisville. It's popping!

Racing Lou goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer is a multi-sport athlete who fell in love with soccer as a teenager in Wisconsin. She loves her Badgers, Packers, and the thrill of stopping penalty kicks in professional soccer matches for Louisville."I feel like any high pressure moment (shooting) for the buzzer beater win, I want that moment...I want to be the one that has the influence to make or break a game."

My sweet sister Michele Meiners Renbarger joined Fern Creek FD deputy chief Todd Early and department chaplain Alex Stoltz to announce plans for this Saturday's health fair at fire station #61 on Bardstown Road.Free screenings, lifesaving advice, and much more available on May 17.Listen to the interview for full details.Helath is wealth.

"There's something (special) about shedding blood with somebody inside the octagon...it's really like a game of chess...they're just looking for their opponent to make a mistake."Legacy Fighting Alliance founder Ed Soares details a full night of Mixed Martial Arts battles scheduled for June 13 at Freedom Hall.Mr. Soares is thrilled to return to Muhammad Ali's hometown to bring these highly skilled combat athletes to compete in the arena where the GOAT had his first professional fight.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Gail Bibb, founder of Revive Counseling & Wellness, joined Terry Meiners to discuss the value of having conversations with a licensed marriage and family therapist.Why therapy? How does one know when they're in need of counseling? Is A.I. a reasonable substitute for human interaction and guidance?Revive health. Heal trauma. Restore relationships.Gail Bibb can be reached at revivecounselingwellness.com

Pro Rehab's Dr. Larry Benz discusses proper procedures for transitioning from winter to summer workouts to avoid destroying dormant muscles.Also, since Larry is Chairman of the University of Louisville's board of trustees, we take a minute to profile the school's new leader Dr. Gerry Bradley.

Today is National Teacher Day. Thank you, teachers!Here's Bluegrass Institute President Jim Waters on the average total compensation packages for Kentucky teachers. There's a wide variance across the commonwealth.

Globetrotting sports feature reporter Brad Blanks is back in Louisville to meet and greet fans at the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. The affable Aussie first connected with radio legend Scott Shannon on WPLJ-FM in New York, offering updates on Olympics games, Super Bowls, and other high profile events.One of Brad Blanks' viral social media posts involves a humorous exchange with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. Brad makes everyone laugh.Enjoy this latest chat on WHAS live from Churchill Downs.Brad and Terry have connected on the air for the past 24 years.

Native Louisvillian Valerie Celeste Bruce was a childhood classmate of Mayor Craig Greenberg. She always knew she'd be in some type of show biz, ultimately heading to law school and then legal work for entertainment pursuits. Then Valerie segued into production work on BBC shows like Dancing With the Stars and many others.Her latest project is an as-yet-unnamed album featuring the single Kentucky Mirage. It is sampled in her interview with Terry Meiners.

Former WHAS11 anchor/reporter Tabnie Dozier is back in Louisville for Derby Week. She stopped by WHAS Radio to update her career. She's launched Tabnie Dozier Enterprises, a Black woman owned media company.Tabnie's positive energy permeates her every life encounter. She offers fresh, bold, authentic brand support for corporate leaders, media members, and others in need of recalibrated messaging.

The Louisville Democrat Party chairman is Logan Gatti, an energetic young voice trying to bolser the number of Democrats in local offices.We discussed issues with party collegiality, trusting poll data, the value of mailers, and the burgeoning Republican strength in Louisville Metro Council.

18-year-old boxer Pryce Sparrow and his dad Kelvin visited my studio following Pryce's first professional boxing match. He won and it all came together during the 12 hours leading up to the fight.Listen to both Sparrows tell the story! 

There's a tail-wagging, beer sipping good time this Saturday called a FURRY DERBY PAW-TAY!  No admission ticket necessary!Help the Arrow Fund save abused animals. They're dedicated to providing medical treatment, rehabilitation, and safe homes for animals that have been victims of torture, abuse, and extreme neglect.The FURRY DERBY PAW-TAY is Saturday, April 26 from 2-6 at Noble Funk, 922 S. Second Street (the old Kroger store)THe interview has full details.

Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Paul Humphrey, a fellow Saint Xavier High School alum, discusses the city's moderized crime reduction plan, technological advances, and improvements to police visibility and mobility throughout the metro.With Kentucky Derby season upon us, Chief Humphrey explains the need for all officers on duty and the opportunities to strengthen the ranks of officers patrolling on foot and horseback in various neighborhoods.Chief Humphrey also updates a tragic Easter Sunday event where a man stabbed an LMPD officer who was saved by his protective vest. The assailant was killed by a fellow officer. Body cam footage is forthcoming.

Ultramarathoner Tavi Wallace, who has completed two 100 mile races along with 78 marathons, will pace runners in this week's Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon.60 different pacers organized by Dallas Harshfield will run at various speeds to keep runners at their desired speeds.  Tavi, for instance, will carry a sign that reads 3:55 PACE. That means she will run 8:57 per mile for the entire 26.2 miles of the marathon course. Any runner who is properly trained to stay at that pace will earn a sub-4 hour final race time of 3 hours and 55 minutes.Other paces will scoot along at varying paces from a 3:15 finish time all the way up to a 6 full hours pace to finish the marathon.Let's run, baby!

THe greatest Miss America of ALL TIME visited WHAS with her hubby Dr. Steve Henry to remind all of us to honor Earth Day on April 22.Heather and Steve discuss their land preservation work with the Future Fund Land Trust. There's also a request to donate scrap metal to help fund the trust. All scrap metals, ferrous and non-ferrous, can be donated at any River Metals Recycling outlet.more: savingfloydsfork.org

Legendary championship fighter Roy Jones Jr. visited WHAS Radio with boxer Pryce Sparrow, who'll make his professional debut this Saturday night at The Gillespie, 421 West Market Street, Louisville.Roy tells the story of seeing 18-year-old Pryce Sparrow in the ring and immediately recognizing his potential on the big stage. HE'S A STAR IN THE MAKING!Listen to Roy Jones Jr. and Pryce Sparrow with Terry Meiners on the bright future ahead.

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell dropped by to discuss the Trump tariffs, college athletics NIL parameters, how to support his friends trying to succeed him: Andy Barr & Daniel Cameron, and whether Kentucky still has power in Washington now that McConnell is no longer in a leadership role.

Louisville baseball head coach Dan McDonnell and his crew are ready to celebrate Jim Patterson Stadium's 20th anniversary on April 15 at 6 PM vs Western Kentucky University.Dan talked about the rigorous schedule ahead for Louisville baseball, and what he told his team after UK took the lead in the top of the 10th. U of L came back to win in a walk off after it looked like Kentucky was going to beat the Cardinals at Jim Patterson.THe UK vs UofL return match is April 22 at Lexington's Kentucky Proud Park.

Louisville attorney J Bruce Miller wrote the book AIR BALL, a detailed account of Louisvlle's failure to snare an NBA franchise with many opportunities.Can Louisville still get it done? Mr. Miller says YES! YES! YES!

Kentucky Derby Festival's Aimee Boyd showcases a wide array of KDF events scheduled right up until Derby Day 2025.LET'S GO! Happy Derby, y'all 

Local restaurants are suffering through the recent flood events and other 2025 catastrophies. Varanese and River House owner John Varanese along with APRON INC board member Dawn Bianconcini tell how we can all help our local service workers through these tough weeks.