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Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's announcement that he would not seek an eighth term. Guests: Mario Anderson, Spectrum News 1; Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern; and Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Host Bill Bryant discusses the week's news with journalists Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Isaiah Kim-Martinez, WHAS in Louisville. Then, celebrate Comment's 50th anniversary as Bill hosts a conversation with veteran journalists Mark Hebert, Linda Blackford, Jack Brammer, Deborah Yetter and Tom Loftus.
Journalists discuss the week's news with Bill Bryant, including ramifications of the Safer Kentucky Act taking effect next week and an op-ed penned by Kentucky-born movie star George Clooney calling for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 campaign. Guests: Jess Clark, Louisville Public Media; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including new ads and responses from gubernatorial candidates during the final weeks of the campaign and responses from Kentuckians after the death of former Gov. Brereton Jones. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the possibility of a Teamsters strike at UPS and more speaker confirmations for the Fancy Farm picnic and political event in August. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including widespread and devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky. Guests: Jess Clark, WFPL in Louisville; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; Austin Horn, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Bailey, chief meteorologist at WKYT in Lexington; Russ Cassady, Appalachian Newspapers; and Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including a circuit court judge's ruling that temporarily halts Kentucky laws banning abortion in most cases from taking effect. Guests: Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including responses from Kentucky's congressmen to the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the news of the week, including the continuing high COVID-19 case rate in Kentucky and the latest from the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.
Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news including information about COVID-19 vaccines and the state's unemployment system. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss legislation passed during the final days of the General Assembly, developments in Louisville as the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death approaches, and other news. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Dawne Gee, WAVE 3 in Louisville.
Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss news from around Kentucky, including legal challenges to Gov. Andy Beshear's executive orders on COVID-19. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss news from around Kentucky, including legal challenges to Gov. Andy Beshear's executive orders on COVID-19. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss COVID-19, a plan for absentee voting in the June election, and other news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests (all via video call): Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and John Wright, Murray Ledger & Times.
Journalists from around the state discuss COVID-19, a plan for absentee voting in the June election, and other news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests (all via video call): Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and John Wright, Murray Ledger & Times.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on legislation being considered in the 2020 General Assembly. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on legislation being considered in the 2020 General Assembly. Guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news from the first few days of the 2020 General Assembly with host Bill Bryant. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news from the first few days of the 2020 General Assembly with host Bill Bryant. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political news from Frankfort in advance of the gubernatorial inauguration on Dec. 10. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Hillary Thornton, WKYT in Lexington.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including political news from Frankfort in advance of the gubernatorial inauguration on Dec. 10. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Hillary Thornton, WKYT in Lexington.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political news from the 2019 general election campaign trail. Guests; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Tom Loftus, Louisville Courier Journal, in his final appearance before retiring.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political news from the 2019 general election campaign trail. Guests; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Tom Loftus, Louisville Courier Journal, in his final appearance before retiring.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political news as campaigns from candidates for statewide office kick into high gear. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political news as campaigns from candidates for statewide office kick into high gear. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News 1; and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Annie Andersen, Spectrum News 1; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Annie Andersen, Spectrum News 1; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.
Host Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the week's news, including the start of general election season in Kentucky following the May 21 primary results. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Jonathan Greene of the Richmond Register; Michon Lindstrom of Spectrum News 1; and Russ Cassady of the Appalachian News Express.
Host Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the week's news, including the start of general election season in Kentucky following the May 21 primary results. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Jonathan Greene of the Richmond Register; Michon Lindstrom of Spectrum News 1; and Russ Cassady of the Appalachian News Express.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on developing political campaigns in Kentucky. Scheduled guests: Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier-Journal; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on developing political campaigns in Kentucky. Scheduled guests: Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier-Journal; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News.
KY Tourism Commissioner Kristen Branscum is asked: is E. Kentucky ready for tourism? ~ Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep: for Benham & Lynch, a struggle pitting coal against tourism ~ Humans of Central Appalachia visits with longtime Lynch resident Melvin Hardy, Jr. ~ MSU History Professor Thomas Kiffmeyer on his book about the rapid transition of Appalachian Volunteers from reformers to radicals. Listen by segment: KY Tourism Commissioner Kristen Branscum is asked: is Eastern Kentucky ready for tourism? LISTEN Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep: for Benham & Lynch, a struggle pitting coal against tourism ~ Humans of Central Appalachia visits with longtime Lynch resident Melvin Hardy, Jr. LISTEN MSU History Professor Thomas Kiffmeyer on his book Reformers to Radicals: The Appalachian Volunteers and the War on Poverty. LISTEN
KY Tourism Commissioner Kristen Branscum is asked: is E. Kentucky ready for tourism? ~ Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep: for Benham & Lynch, a struggle pitting coal against tourism ~ Humans of Central Appalachia visits with longtime Lynch resident Melvin Hardy, Jr. ~ MSU History Professor Thomas Kiffmeyer on his book about the rapid transition of Appalachian Volunteers from reformers to radicals. Listen by segment: KY Tourism Commissioner Kristen Branscum is asked: is Eastern Kentucky ready for tourism? LISTEN Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep: for Benham & Lynch, a struggle pitting coal against tourism ~ Humans of Central Appalachia visits with longtime Lynch resident Melvin Hardy, Jr. LISTEN MSU History Professor Thomas Kiffmeyer on his book Reformers to Radicals: The Appalachian Volunteers and the War on Poverty. LISTEN
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal; and Matt Markgraf, WKMS in Murray.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal; and Matt Markgraf, WKMS in Murray.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on political races as the election season picks up. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; and Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including the latest on political races as the election season picks up. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; and Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political developments in campaigns for state and federal offices. Scheduled guests: Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest political developments in campaigns for state and federal offices. Scheduled guests: Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Michon Lindstrom, Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald Leader; Matt Markgraf, WKMS in Murray; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald Leader; Matt Markgraf, WKMS in Murray; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Miranda Combs, WKYT in Lexington; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Miranda Combs, WKYT in Lexington; Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Jeff Hoover's official resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives and speculation on Gov. Matt Bevin's budget proposal next week. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Jeff Hoover's official resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives and speculation on Gov. Matt Bevin's budget proposal next week. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on a proposed special legislative session on public pensions in Frankfort. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith from WDRB in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on a proposed special legislative session on public pensions in Frankfort. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith from WDRB in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
In episode 29 we talk with journalist Bill Estep of the Lexington Herald-Leader about Mr. Social Security himself, Eric C. Conn. This is a premium damn episode, so make sure you subscribe to our Patreon so you can check it out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/14806928
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a planned special legislative session on public pensions in October and a new report on public health challenges in Appalachia. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lisa Gillespie from WFPL Public Radio in Louisville; and Tom Loftus from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a planned special legislative session on public pensions in October and a new report on public health challenges in Appalachia. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lisa Gillespie from WFPL Public Radio in Louisville; and Tom Loftus from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a new report indicating a rise in drug abuse deaths in the commonwealth, and Gov. Matt Bevin's urgent call for tax reform to bolster public employee pensions. Guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Tom Loftus from the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Lawrence Smith from WDRB-TV in Louisville.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a new report indicating a rise in drug abuse deaths in the commonwealth, and Gov. Matt Bevin's urgent call for tax reform to bolster public employee pensions. Guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Tom Loftus from the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Lawrence Smith from WDRB-TV in Louisville.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam from the Associated Press; Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Erica Peterson from WFPL Radio in Louisville.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam from the Associated Press; Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Erica Peterson from WFPL Radio in Louisville.
Journalists from around the commonwealth discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests: Ronnie Ellis from CNHI News Service; Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Nick Storm from Pure Politics on Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the commonwealth discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Guests: Ronnie Ellis from CNHI News Service; Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Nick Storm from Pure Politics on Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, reporter, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, reporter, Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep, reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, reporter, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, reporter, Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision on a case involving university funding. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam from the Associated Press; Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision on a case involving university funding. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam from the Associated Press; Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Kentucky's delegates at the Republican National Convention. This weeks guests are Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader, Michael Gossum, WBKO-TV Bowling Green, and Tom Loftus, The Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including Kentucky's delegates at the Republican National Convention. This weeks guests are Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader, Michael Gossum, WBKO-TV Bowling Green, and Tom Loftus, The Courier-Journal.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of Journalists discuss the primary election results and other news from around the commonwealth. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Nick Storm from cn|2; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of Journalists discuss the primary election results and other news from around the commonwealth. Scheduled guests: Bill Estep from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Nick Storm from cn|2; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal.