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WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley joins the podcast for an update on Jefferson County Public Schools. Wheatley discusses: - How the district's classroom-virtual hybrid schedule is going - Why some parents feel it shortchanges their children - Whether the Louisville school district will be back to pre-pandemic operation in August when the next school year begins - Why teachers and staff are resistant to the superintendent's proposal to add four school days to next year's calendar to make up for lost learning during the virtual school year Background: Hybrid learning at JCPS poses new problems for some parents Revisions for school calendar, start times on the table at JCPS
On Election Day 2020, WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith talks about a handful of Kentucky House races in which Democrats are trying to gain more ground in the once safely Republican east Louisville suburbs. Smith also shares some insight from an election eve interview with Sen. Maj. Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Then, WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley discusses the major ruling on the JCPS property tax increase and why the 10% hike isn't even a factor in this year's school board races.
Voters in Louisville aren't just a picking a president and U.S. senator. They're also being asked to weigh in on a 9.5% property tax increase for Jefferson County Public Schools. In the this episode, Iris Wilbur Glick of Greater Louisville Inc. explains why the city's main business group is pushing the tax hike. Chambers of commerce usually aren't enthused about local tax increases. Then, WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley explains the legal wrangling over the increase and why the results of the voter referendum might not matter.
Do students need masks? Smaller class sizes? Social distancing on buses? What happens if a second viral wave hits? Kentucky public schools face a lot of uncertainty about the next academic year and what changes they'll need to make. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley joins the podcast to discuss.
The Jefferson County Board of Education on May 21, 2021 approved a 9.5% increase in local property taxes, the largest annual hike in at least 22 years. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley explains why the elected board members supported the dramatic increase amid the coronavirus pandemic and why voters might have the final word in November.
Is now the time for a tax increase? Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer may have a different answer to that question than the members of the Jefferson County school board. WDRB's Chad Mills and Kevin Wheatley join the show to explain.
Harrison County was the first place in Kentucky with a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, and its small school district soon became the first in Kentucky to close amid the outbreak. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley joins the pod to discuss his Sunday story looking at how Harrison County teachers and students are coping. Wheatley also discusses what's next for Jefferson County Public Schools, including challenges with meals for kids and remote instruction. SUNDAY EDITION | As Kentucky schools close, Harrison County offers glimpse of upheaval
In this two-part episode, WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith weighs in on Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's agenda and what's happened so far in the 2020 legislative session (01:00 - 13:00). Smith's discusses Beshear's efforts to bridge divides with the GOP, sports betting, medical marijuana, voter ID issues, the push to prevent 'sanctuary cities,' prison reform and more. Then, WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley discusses his Sunday story examining how Kentuckiana high school teachers are 'navigating a political minefield' to bring President Trump's impeachment into their classrooms. (13:00-end)
WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley and anchor/reporter Valerie Chinn discuss their Sunday story on the school reform group paying for top Kentucky education officials to go to its conferences. Plus, Kevin discusses teachers' role in electing Andy Beshear and what his governorship means for education, teacher pensions and JCPS. Background: SUNDAY EDITION | Kentucky education officials get free perks from reform foundation closely tied to lobbying group
In this episode of Elite Broker, Kevin Wheatley, broker and managing director of Bayside Residential & Commercial Mortgages, sits down with host Annie Kane to reflect on how his experience in logistics shaped his career as a broker. Kevin also discusses the customer process in his diversified business and offers advice for brokers looking to enter the commercial finance space. Kevin will additionally share: - Why he avoids social media marketing for his business - How he sourced private funders - His thoughts on the state of the SME and commercial finance market And plenty more!
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the state's political races. Scheduled guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource and WKU Public Radio; and Kevin Wheatley, WDRB in Louisville.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the state's political races. Scheduled guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource and WKU Public Radio; and Kevin Wheatley, WDRB in Louisville.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: John Stamper, Lexington Herald-Leader; Kevin Wheatley, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: John Stamper, Lexington Herald-Leader; Kevin Wheatley, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on a conflict between Gov. Matt Bevin and many House Republicans over whether a special session should be called to address public pensions. Guests: John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Kevin Wheatley from Pure Politics on Spectrum News; 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 conflict between Gov. Matt Bevin and many House Republicans over whether a special session should be called to address public pensions. Guests: John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Kevin Wheatley from Pure Politics on Spectrum News; 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.
Kevin Wheatley talks with State Representative Jim Wayne about the questions currently surrounding a secret sexual harassment settlement involving former House Speaker Jeff Hoover and three other lawmakers.
Journalists from around the state discuss the week's news with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the athletics scandal embroiling the University of Louisville and updates on an upcoming special legislative session in Frankfort to address public pensions. Scheduled guests: Marcus Green from WDRB-TV in Louisville; Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss the week's news with host Bill Bryant, including the latest on the athletics scandal embroiling the University of Louisville and updates on an upcoming special legislative session in Frankfort to address public pensions. Scheduled guests: Marcus Green from WDRB-TV in Louisville; Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a vote by members of the Lexington Urban Co. Council to remove two Confederate statues from the city's downtown area. Scheduled guests: Jack Brammer from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith from WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from Pure Politics on Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including a vote by members of the Lexington Urban Co. Council to remove two Confederate statues from the city's downtown area. Scheduled guests: Jack Brammer from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith from WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from Pure Politics on Spectrum News.
Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the news of the week, including comments Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made about proposed federal health care legislation while meeting with constituents back in Kentucky. Scheduled guests: Jack Brammer from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Miranda Combs from WKYT-TV in Lexington; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the news of the week, including comments Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made about proposed federal health care legislation while meeting with constituents back in Kentucky. Scheduled guests: Jack Brammer from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Miranda Combs from WKYT-TV in Lexington; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Linda Blackford, enterprise reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Scott Wartman, reporter, The Kentucky Enquirer; and Kevin Wheatley, reporter, Pure Politics on Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Linda Blackford, enterprise reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Scott Wartman, reporter, The Kentucky Enquirer; and Kevin Wheatley, reporter, Pure Politics on Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Lisa Gillespie from WFPL in Louisville; Tom Loftus from the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Lisa Gillespie from WFPL in Louisville; Tom Loftus from the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the status of several bills in the 2017 General Assembly. Scheduled guests: Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal; Adam Beam from the Associated Press; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the status of several bills in the 2017 General Assembly. Scheduled guests: Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal; Adam Beam from the Associated Press; and Kevin Wheatley from Spectrum News.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, focusing on the results of the Nov. 8 election, which saw the Republican Party make political gains that will enable them to control Kentucky's House of Representatives for the first time since 1921. Guests: Jack Brammer of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Tom Loftus of the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, focusing on the results of the Nov. 8 election, which saw the Republican Party make political gains that will enable them to control Kentucky's House of Representatives for the first time since 1921. Guests: Jack Brammer of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Tom Loftus of the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including updates on the fall political campaigns. Guests: Jack Brammer of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Joseph Gerth of the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2.
Host Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including updates on the fall political campaigns. Guests: Jack Brammer of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Joseph Gerth of the Louisville Courier-Journal; and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2.
Bill Bryant and a panel of Kentucky journalists discuss the news of the week. Scheduled panelists: Tom Loftus of the Courier-Journal, Janet Patton of the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2.
Bill Bryant and a panel of Kentucky journalists discuss the news of the week. Scheduled panelists: Tom Loftus of the Courier-Journal, Janet Patton of the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on court proceedings involving the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin. Guests: John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts from WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from cn|2.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the latest on court proceedings involving the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin. Guests: John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts from WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Kevin Wheatley from cn|2.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including public reaction to Gov. Bevin's proposed Medicaid waiver. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam from the Associated Press; James Pilcher from the Kentucky Enquirer; and Kevin Wheatley from Pure Politics on cn|2.
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including public reaction to Gov. Bevin's proposed Medicaid waiver. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam from the Associated Press; James Pilcher from the Kentucky Enquirer; and Kevin Wheatley from Pure Politics on cn|2.
Ryland Barton from Kentucky Public Radio, John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2 join host Bill Bryant to discuss the House version of the state budget, pension transparency, felony expungement, and other news from Frankfort this week.
Ryland Barton from Kentucky Public Radio, John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Kevin Wheatley of cn|2 join host Bill Bryant to discuss the House version of the state budget, pension transparency, felony expungement, and other news from Frankfort this week.