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A KET production on issues confronting Kentuckians, hosted by Renee Shaw.

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Higher Education in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and guests discuss higher education in Kentucky. Guests include: Aaron Thompson, Ph.D., president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education; Bob Jackson, Ed.D., president of Murray State University; David McFaddin, Ed.D., president of Eastern Kentucky University; and Mason Dyer, president of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU).

Kentucky's Health Care Challenges

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky's health care challenges. Guests: State Sen. Stephen Meredith (R-Leitchfield); State Sen. Karen Berg (D-Louisville); Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, health insurance lawyer; Emily Beauregard from Kentucky Voices for Health; Patrick Padgett from Kentucky Medical Association (KMA); and Stephen Houghland, M.D., from Kentucky Primary Care Association.

Education Issues in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and guests discuss education. Guests: State Sen. Reggie Thomas (D-Lexington); State Rep. Killian Timoney (R-Nicholasville); Sally Sugg, Ed.D., Superintendent, Shelby Co. Public Schools; Rob Clayton, Superintendent, Warren Co. Public Schools; Brigitte Blom, President and CEO, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; and Sarah Durand, KY Forum for Rights, Economics and Education.

Fancy Farm Preview and Kentucky Politics

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the Fancy Farm picnic and Kentucky politics. Guests: Iris Wilbur Glick, a Republican strategist and principal at McCarthy Strategic Solutions LLC; Morgan Eaves, a Democratic strategist and education consultant; Julia Bright Crigler, a Republican strategist and founder at Bright Strategies LLC; and Will Carle, a Democratic consultant and president of Opine Strategies.

Kentucky's Energy Needs

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky's energy needs. Guests: State Senator Danny Carroll (R-Benton); Carrie Ray, energy director of the Mountain Association; Kate Shanks, senior vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; and Randal Strobo, an environmental attorney with Strobo|Barkley PLLC.

Artificial Intelligence

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the rise artificial intelligence and its uses. Guests: Trey Conatser, Ph.D., UK Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning; Donnie Piercey, 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year; Roman Yampolskiy, Ph.D., UofL professor, author and AI safety & cybersecurity researcher; State Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-Louisville); and State Rep. Josh Bray (R-Mount Vernon).

Jobs, Inflation and the Economy

Renee Shaw and guests discuss jobs, inflation and the economy. Scheduled guests: Chris Phillips, Ed.D., Economics Professor, Somerset Community College; Ashli Watts, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; John Garen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus for Economics, University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics; and Jason Bailey, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

SB 150 and LGBTQ Issues

Renee Shaw and guests discuss SB 150 and LGBTQ issues. Guests: State Sen. Max Wise (R-Campbellsville); Chris Hartman, executive director of The Fairness Campaign; Richard Nelson, founder and executive director of the Commonwealth Policy Center; and Rebecca Blankenship, executive director of Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky.

Horse Racing Safety

A Discussion of Gun Laws

Renee Shaw and guests discuss gun laws. Guests: Whitney Austin, mass shooting survivor and gun safety advocate; Rich Zimmer, president of the League of Kentucky Sportsmen; Mark Bryant, executive director of the Gun Violence Archive; and State Sen. Whitney Westerfield (R-Fruit Hill), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee (via video call).

Recapping The 2023 Kentucky Primary

Renee Shaw and guests recap the 2023 Kentucky Primary. Guests: State Rep. Jason Nemes (R-Louisville), Kentucky House Majority Whip; State Rep. Chad Aull (D-Lexington); Julia Bright Crigler, a Republican strategist and consultant, and founder of Bright Strategies; and Morgan Eaves, Democratic strategist and education consultant.

2023 Primary Election Preview

Renee Shaw hosts a 2023 Primary Election preview. Guests: Amy Wickliffe, Republican strategist and partner with McCarthy Strategic Solutions government relations; Jonathan Miller, a Democrat, former state treasurer and attorney with Frost Brown Todd; Mike Ward, political consultant and former Democratic Congressman; and Tres Watson, Republican political consultant and founder of Capitol Reins PR.

Republican Candidate for Secretary of State

Renee Shaw hosts a conversation with Michael Adams, Republican candidate for Kentucky secretary of state.

Republican Candidates for Governor

Republican candidates for Kentucky governor discuss why they should earn the nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear in November. Renee Shaw moderates the conversation on this extended episode of KET's Kentucky Tonight with special guests Attorney General Daniel Cameron, former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft, former attorney Eric Deters, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles.

Candidates for Treasurer and Commissioner of Agriculture

Renee Shaw hosts a conversation with candidates running for Kentucky State Treasurer and Commissioner of Agriculture. Part 1: State Treasurer (Republican) - Andrew Cooperrider; Mark Metcalf; and O.J. Oleka; Part 2: Commissioner of Agriculture (Republican) - Richard Heath; Part 3: Commissioner of Agriculture (Democrat) - Sierra Enlow.

Challenges Facing Kentucky Schools

Renee Shaw and guests discuss challenges facing Kentucky schools. Guests include: State Rep. James Tipton (R-Taylorsville), chair of the House Education Committee; State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville) and an educator with Jefferson County Public Schools; Brigitte Blom, president & CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; and Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky.

Policy Analysts Recap the 2023 General Assembly

Renee Shaw and policy analysts recap legislation passed in the 2023 General Assembly. Guests: Kate Shanks, senior vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; David Walls, executive director of The Family Foundation; and Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates.

Recap of the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw and guests recap the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly. Guests: State Sen. Julie Raque Adams (R-Louisville), Senate Majority Caucus Chair; State Rep. Suzanne Miles (R-Owensboro), House Majority Caucus Chair; State Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport), House Minority Whip; and State Sen. Robin Webb (D-Grayson).

Kentucky Legislation on LGBTQ+ Youth

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky legislation on LGBTQ+ youth. Guests: State Sen. Gex Williams (R-Verona); Chris Hartman, executive director of the Fairness Campaign; Richard Nelson, founder and executive director of the Commonwealth Policy Center; and Jackie McGranahan, policy strategist for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky.

Student Discipline Legislation

Renee Shaw and guests discuss student discipline legislation. Guests: Carrie Ballinger, Superintendent of Rockcastle County Schools; Matthew Turner, Superintendent of Boone County Schools; Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy of the Kentucky School Boards Association; State Rep. Timmy Truett (R-McKee); State Rep. Lisa Willner (D-Louisville); and State Sen. Stephen West (R-Paris).

Gambling Proposals in the Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw and guests discuss gambling proposals in the Kentucky General Assembly, including gray machines and sports betting. Guests include: Mark Guilfoyle, executive director of Kentuckians Against Illegal Gambling; Bob Heleringer, a Louisville lawyer and former legislator; State Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland); and Kent Gilbert, Kentucky Council of Churches.

Kentucky's Teacher Shortage

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the teacher shortage in Kentucky. Guests: Jason Glass, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education; State Rep. James Tipton (R-Taylorsville), chair of the House Education Committee; State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville); State Rep. Killian Timoney (R-Nicholasville); and Amber Sergent, 2023 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year.

Exploring Local Government Issues

Renee Shaw and guests discuss local government issues including elections and revenue policies. Guests include: State Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown); State Sen. Reggie Thomas (D-Lexington); State Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland); J.D. Chaney, CEO of Kentucky League of Cities; and Shannon Stiglitz, senior vice president of government affairs at Kentucky Retail Federation.

Child Abuse and Neglect in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and guests discuss child abuse and neglect. Guests: State Sen. Julie Raque Adams (R-Louisville), Senate Majority Caucus Chair; Shannon Moody, Kentucky Youth Advocates; Heather Wagers, Kentucky Attorney General's Office; and Melissa L. Currie, M.D., chief of Norton Children's Pediatric Protection Specialists.

Medical Marijuana Legalization in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and guests discuss legislation introduced to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky. Guests: Jaime Montalvo, founder of Kentuckians for Medicinal Marijuana; Danesh Mazloomdoost, M.D., an anesthesiologist and degenerative specialist; Ed Shemelya, national coordinator of the National Marijuana Initiative; and State Senator Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville).

Kentucky's Juvenile Justice System

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky's juvenile justice system. Guests: State Sen. Whitney Westerfield (R-Fruit Hill); State Rep. Jason Nemes (R-Louisville); State Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-Louisville); State Rep. Keturah Herron (D-Louisville); Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates; and Josh Crawford, director of Criminal Justice Initiatives, Georgia Center for Opportunity.

Legislation Introduced in the 2023 General Assembly

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly. Guests: State Rep. David Meade (R-Stanford), House Speaker Pro Tem; State Rep. Derrick Graham (D-Frankfort), House Minority Floor Leader; State Sen. Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), Senate President; and State Sen. Gerald Neal (D-Louisville), Senate Minority Floor Leader.

2023 Legislative Session Preview

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the upcoming 2023 Kentucky legislative session. Guests: State Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown), Senate Majority Floor Leader; State Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson (D-Lexington), House Democratic Caucus Chair; State Rep. David Osborne (R-Prospect), Kentucky House Speaker; and State Sen. Reggie Thomas (D-Lexington), Senate Minority Caucus Chair (via video call).

National Politics

Renee Shaw and guests discuss national politics and how they impact Kentucky. Guests: Ellen Williams, a Republican strategist and owner of a consulting and government relations firm; Mike Ward, a former Congressman and Democratic strategist; Anne Cizmar, Ph.D., a government professor at Eastern Kentucky University; and Steve Voss, Ph.D., a political science professor at the University of Kentucky.

Honoring Kentucky's Veterans: A KET Forum

This forum honors the service and sacrifice of Kentucky's veterans and their families.

2022 Election Preview

Renee Shaw and guests preview the 2022 election. Guests: Bob Heleringer, a Louisville attorney and former Republican Kentucky state Representative; Mike Ward, a former Democratic Congressman for Kentucky's third district; Rebecca Hartsough, senior policy advisor for the lobbying firm Babbage Cofounder; and Morgan Eaves, education consultant, attorney and former advisor for Governor Andy Beshear.

Inflation and the Economy

Renee Shaw and guests discuss inflation and the economy. Guests: John Garen, Ph.D., economics professor, University of Kentucky; Janet Harrah, senior director of the Center for Economic Analysis and Development, Northern Kentucky University; Jason Bailey, executive director, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; and Charles Aull, executive director, Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research.

Constitutional Amendments 1 & 2

Panelists discuss Constitutional Amendments 1 & 2. Guests: Sen. David Givens (R-Greensburg), Senate President Pro Tem; Sen. Reginald Thomas (D- Lexington), Senate Minority Caucus Chair; Rep. David Osborne (R-Prospect), Speaker of the Kentucky House; Rep. Jeffery Donohue (D- Fairdale); Addia Wuchner, Kentucky Right to Life; and Tamarra Weider, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates.

Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives: Part Two

Renee Shaw discusses issues in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District with Matt Lehman – Democratic nominee. Next, a discussion of issues in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District with Rep. Hal Rogers – Republican incumbent. Then, a discussion of issues in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District with Geoff Young – Democratic nominee.

Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives

Renee Shaw discusses issues in Kentucky's 1st Congressional District with Rep. James Comer, Republican nominee. Next, a discussion of issues in Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District with Hank Linderman, Democratic nominee. Then, a discussion of issues in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District with Morgan McGarvey, Democratic nominee and Stuart Ray, Republican nominee.

U.S. Senate Candidate Charles Booker

Renee Shaw talks about Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race with Charles Booker, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.

Discussing Flooding's Impact on Eastern Kentucky Schools

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the flooding in eastern Kentucky and its impact on schools in the area. Guests include: Commissioner Jason Glass, Kentucky Department of Education; Jonathan Jett, Superintendent of Perry County Schools; Phillip Watts, Superintendent of Breathitt County Schools; Wallace Caleb Bates, Kentucky Department of Education Communications.

COVID-19, Monkeypox and Influenza

Renee Shaw and guests discuss infection rates of COVID-19, monkeypox, and influenza.

Eastern Kentucky flooding and legislative relief package

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the Eastern Kentucky flooding and legislative relief package. Guests: Rocky Adkins, senior l advisor to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear; State Sen. Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), Kentucky Senate President; State Rep. Angie Hatton (D- Whitesburg), House Minority Whip; State Rep. John Blanton (R-Salyersville); and State Sen. Robin Webb (D-Grayson).

Childcare in Kentucky

Guests discuss childcare in Kentucky. Guests: State Sen. Danny Carroll (R-Benton) and a daycare owner; State Rep. Josie Raymond (D-Louisville); Sarah Vanover, policy and research director, Kentucky Youth Advocates; Lydia Irby, human resources senior manager, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky; and Charles Aull, executive director, the Center for Policy and Research, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Work, Wages and Welfare

Renee Shaw and guests discuss work, wages and welfare. Scheduled guests: Aaron Yelowitz, Ph.D., economics professor at the University of Kentucky; Dustin Pugel, policy director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Charles Aull, executive director at the Center for Policy and Research at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; and Peter Fosl, Ph.D., philosophy professor at Transylvania University (via video call).

50 Years of Title IX

Panelists discuss Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Guests: State Sen. Robin Webb (D-Grayson); Todd Allen, Kentucky Department of Education; Christi Thomas, UK Sports Network; Kathy DeBoer, American Volleyball Coaches Association; and Jennifer Smith, University of Kentucky School of Journalism.

The Impact of U.S. Supreme Court Decisions

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the U.S. Supreme Court. Guests: April Wimberg, a Louisville attorney and member of the Federalist Society Louisville Chapter; Scott White, former Kentucky Deputy Attorney General and Lexington lawyer; Samuel Marcosson, a constitutional law professor at the University of Louisville; and Paul Salamanca, University of Kentucky law professor.

Kentucky's Ban on Abortion

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky's ban on abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. Guests: Tamarra Wieder, Kentucky state director of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates; Addia Wuchner executive director of Kentucky Right to Life; Rep. Nancy Tate (R- Brandenburg); and Rep. Josie Raymond (D- Louisville).

New Developments in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Renee Shaw and guests discuss COVID-19. Guests: Mark Dougherty, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Baptist Health Lexington; Fadi Al Akhrass, M.D., medical director of infectious disease & infection prevention at Pikeville Medical Center; Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., University of Kentucky College of Medicine researcher; and Jon Klein, M.D., vice dean of research at the University of Louisville.

Opioid Addiction

Renee Shaw and guests discuss opioid addiction. Scheduled guests: Van Ingram, Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy; Tiffany Hall, Volunteers of America; Tim Robinson, Addiction Recovery Care; Sen. Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester), chair of the Senate Health & Welfare Committee; and Rep. Joni Jenkins (D-Shively), House Minority Floor Leader.

Mass Shootings and Gun Laws

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss mass shootings and gun laws. Guests: Mark Bryant, Gun Violence Archive; Edwin Nighbert, League of Ky. Sportsmen; Whitney Austin, mass shooting survivor and gun safety advocate; David Burnett, attorney, ICU nurse, and self-defense advocate; U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, (D-KY3) (pre-recorded); and Shawn Morrow, special agent in charge, ATF of Louisville (pre-recorded).

Gas Prices and Inflation

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss gas prices and inflation. Scheduled guests: Michael W. Clark, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research and an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky?s Gatton College of Business and Economics; Chris Phillips, Professor of Economics, Humanities, Fine Arts, & Social Sciences at Somerset Community College; Kenya Stump, executive director, Kentucky Office of Energy Policy; Jason Bailey, executive director, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; and Kenneth Troske, Ph.D., Richard W. and Janis H. Furst Endowed Chair of Economics at the University of Kentucky & Research Fellow with the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) in Bonn, Germany.

Previewing Kentucky's 2022 Primary Elections

Renee Shaw previews Kentucky's 2022 primary election with guests Colmon Elridge, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Tres Watson, Republican strategist and founder of Capitol Reins PR; Morgan Eaves, former member of the Beshear administration and government relations professional and strategist; and Anne-Tyler Morgan, attorney and member of McBrayer PLLC.

3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary

Renee Shaw talks with qualifying Democratic primary candidates in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. Guests: State Senator Morgan McGarvey, 3rd District Democratic Congressional candidate and State Representative Attica Scott, 3rd District Democratic Congressional candidate.

Candidates in the 2022 Primary Election: Part Two

Renee Shaw talks with qualifying candidates in the 2022 Primary Election. Scheduled guests: Charles Booker, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; E. Lee Watts, 2nd District Republican Congressional candidate; and Claire Wirth, 4th District Republican Congressional candidate.

Candidates in the 2022 Primary Election

Renee Shaw talks with qualifying Congressional candidates in the 2022 Primary Election. Guests include: U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, 6th District Republican Congressional candidate; Hank Linderman, 2nd District Democratic Congressional candidate; and Stuart Ray, 3rd District Republican Congressional candidate.

Legislative Leaders Review the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw and guests review the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly. Guests: Sen. Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), President of the Senate; Sen. Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville), Senate Minority Floor Leader; Rep. David Osborne (R-Prospect), Speaker of the House; and Rep. Joni Jenkins (D-Shively), House Minority Floor Leader.

Recap of the 2022 Legislative Session

Renee Shaw hosts a recap the 2022 legislative session. Guests: Terry Brooks, executive director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates; Kate Shanks, senior vice president of public affairs at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Julia Bright Crigler, founder of Bright Strategies LLC; and Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Public Assistance and Jobless Benefits

Renee Shaw and guests discuss legislation concerning public assistance and jobless benefits. Guests: Dustin Pugel, senior policy analyst at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Bryan Sunderland, state government affairs director for the Foundation for Government Accountability; Bill Londrigan, president of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO; and Anne-Tyler Morgan, attorney and McBrayer PLLC member.

The State Budget and Taxes

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the state budget, taxes, and other 2022 legislative issues. Guests: Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill), chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee; Sen. Reggie Thomas (D-Lexington), Senate Minority Caucus Chair; Rep. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington); and Rep. Jason Petrie (R-Elkton), chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee.

Critical Race Theory and Approaches to Teaching History

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Critical Race Theory and teaching history in Kentucky schools. Guests: Sen. Max Wise (R-Campbellsville), chair of the Senate Education Committee and sponsor of SB 138; Commissioner Jason Glass, Kentucky Department of Education; Rep. Attica Scott (D-Louisville); and Ian Rowe, writer for the 1776 Unites Campaign and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

2022 Legislative Session at the Midpoint

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the midpoint activity in the 2022 Kentucky legislative session. Guests: Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown), Senate Majority Floor Leader; Sen. Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville), Senate Minority Floor Leader; Rep. Angie Hatton (D-Whitesburg), House Minority Whip; and Rep. David Meade (R-Stanford), House Speaker Pro Tempore.

Name, Image and Likeness Compensation

Renee Shaw and guests discuss name, image and likeness compensation for college student athletes. Guests: Mitch Barnhart, athletics director at the University of Kentucky; Matt Banker, associate athletics director at the University of Louisville; State Sen. Whitney Westerfield (R-Crofton), co-sponsor of NIL legislation; and Dick Gabriel, sportscaster and talk show host.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Renee Shaw discusses child abuse and neglect. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Senate Majority Caucus Chair and Republican from Louisville; State Rep. Joni Jenkins, House Minority Floor Leader and Democrat from Shively; Secretary Eric Friedlander, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Melissa L. Currie, M.D., child abuse pediatrics specialist with Norton's Children's Hospital in Louisville; Deborah Yetter, social services reporter for the Louisville Courier Journal; and Terry Brooks, executive director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates (via video call).

Debating School Choice in Kentucky

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about school choice. Guests: Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky; State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, Republican from Winchester, chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; State Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Democrat from Louisville, member of the House Education Committee; and Eddie Campbell, president of the Kentucky Education Association.

Debating Provisions in the Proposed State Budget

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about the state budget. Guests: Rep. Jason Petrie, (R-Elkton), chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee; Rep. Josie Raymond, (D-Louisville), member of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee; Anne-Tyler Morgan, senior fellow at the Pegasus Institute; and Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Redistricting, State Budget and other Legislative Issues

Renee Shaw and guests discuss early activity in the 2022 Kentucky legislative session. Guests: Sen. Robert Stivers, Republican from Manchester, Kentucky Senate President; Sen. Morgan McGarvey, Democrat from Louisville, Senate Minority Floor Leader; Rep. David Osborne, Republican from Prospect, Kentucky House Speaker; and Rep. Joni Jenkins, Democrat from Shively, House Minority Floor Leader.

Legislative Priorities for the 2022 General Assembly

Renee Shaw and four legislators discuss top priorities for the 2022 General Assembly. Guests: Sen. Damon Thayer, Republican from Georgetown, Senate Majority Floor Leader; Sen. Reginald Thomas, Democrat from Lexington, Senate Minority Caucus Chair; Rep. David Meade, Republican from Stanford, House Speaker Pro Tempore; and Rep. Angie Hatton, Democrat from Whitesburg, House Minority Whip.

City and County Issues

Renee Shaw and guests discuss important issues for cities and counties as they plan for 2022 and beyond, including tax policy, infrastructure, economic development, and more. Guests include: J.D. Chaney, Executive Director/CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities; Laura White-Brown, Mayor of Morehead; Jerry Summers, Bullitt County Judge/Executive; Brian Traugott, Mayor of Versailles; and others.

Previewing the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw talks with guests about the upcoming 2022 Kentucky General Assembly. Guests: State Sen. Jason Howell, a Republican from Murray; State Rep. Josie Raymond, a Democrat from Louisville; Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; and Kate Shanks, senior vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Compensating College Athletes: Name, Imagine and Likeness

Host Renee Shaw talks with her guests about compensating college athletes for using their name, image and likeness. Guests include: Jim Host, collegiate sports marketing expert; Rachel Baker, executive associate athletics director, University of Kentucky athletics; State Rep. Adam Bowling (R-Middlesboro); State Sen. Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville); and others.

Trends in State and National Politics

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about state and national politics. Guests: Ellen Williams, owner of a consulting and government relations firm; Colmon Elridge, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Louisville Metro councilmember; and Amy Wickliffe, legislative agent and partner with McCarthy Strategic Solutions.

Abortion Rights and Restrictions

Renee Shaw talks with guests about abortion rights and restrictions. Guests include: Addia Wuchner, executive director, Kentucky Right to Life; Tamarra Wieder, Kentucky state director of Planned Parenthood of Indiana & Kentucky; State Rep. Nancy Tate, a Republican from Brandenburg; State Rep. Attica Scott, a Democrat from Louisville; and others.

Kentucky's Social Services System

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky's social services system. Guests include: State Rep. David Meade (R-Stanford), House Speaker Pro Tempore; Justin "Jay" Miller, Ph.D., dean of the University of Kentucky College of Social Work; Devin Reul, Louisville social worker; Austin Griffiths, Ph.D., director, Center for Child Welfare Education and Research at Western Kentucky University; and others.

School Choice in the Commonwealth

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about school choice. Guests include: Brigitte Blom Ramsey, president & CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky; Tom Shelton, spokesman for the Council for Better Education; Jim Waters, president and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions; and others.

A KET Forum: Maternal Health

Host Renee Shaw and guests examine maternal health including disparities in certain populations, access to midwifery, and other initiatives to improve outcomes for expectant mothers and their children. The panel of guests includes: Susan E. Stone, DNSc, CNM, president of Frontier Nursing University; Mary Kathryn DeLodder, parent advocate with Kentucky Birth Coalition; and others.

Historical Horse Racing: A Growing Pastime in Kentucky

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about historical horse racing. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Damon Thayer, a Republican from Georgetown, Senate Majority Floor Leader, and co-chair of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force; State Rep. Adam Koenig, a Republican from Erlanger and co-chair of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force; Martin Cothran, spokesperson, The Family Foundation; Chauncey Morris, executive director, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association; State Sen. Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat from Louisville and Senate Minority Floor Leader; State Rep. Al Gentry, a Democrat from Louisville and a member of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force; and Pam Thomas, senior fellow, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

The Latest Developments in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests: State Sen. Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester), a physician; Alice Thornton, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at UK Healthcare; Allison Adams, vice president for policy for the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky; and State Sen. Karen Berg (D-Louisville), a physician.

COVID and the Classroom

Renee Shaw and guests discuss protecting students from COVID-19: Commissioner Jason Glass, Kentucky Dept. of Education; Rep. Steven Riley (R-Glasgow), vice-chair of the House Education Committee; Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy of the Kentucky School Boards Association; Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville), member of the House Education Committee; and Dawne Perkins, founder of Let Them Learn.

Remembering 9/11, 20 Years Later

Renee Shaw and guests reflect on the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks. Guests include: State Rep. Matt Koch (R-KY 72), a former Marine Intelligence Officer; Amy McGrath, a retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. and former Democratic Senate candidate; Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh, UK Patterson School of Diplomacy; and Ryan Baggett, professor of homeland security at Eastern Kentucky University; and others.

Congressional Update - U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) who serves as Kentucky's senior U.S. Senator.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth (D) who serves Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District.

Kentucky's Response to COVID-19

Renee Shaw and four legislators discuss Kentucky's response to COVID-19. Guests: Kentucky House Speaker Pro Tem David Meade, a Republican from Stanford; Kentucky House Minority Leader Joni Jenkins, a Democrat from Shively; Kentucky Senate President Pro Tem David Givens, a Republican from Greensburg; and Kentucky Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat from Louisville.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie (R) who serves Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Andy Barr

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R), who serves Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (R), who serves Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. James Comer

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. James Comer (R), who serves Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R), who serves Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.

The Surge of COVID-19 Cases in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss the COVID-19 surge in Kentucky. Guests include: David Dougherty, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Baptist Health, Lexington; Ashley Montgomery-Yates, M.D., chief medical officer for inpatient and emergency services at UK Healthcare; Molly Rutherford, M.D., direct primary care physician and owner of Bluegrass Family Wellness in Crestwood; and others.

Fancy Farm Preview and State Politics

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss the Fancy Farm picnic and state politics. Guests: Beth Thorpe, Democratic digital strategist; Julia Bright Crigler, Republican strategist/consultant and founder at Bright Strategies; Matt Erwin, Louisville-based Democratic consultant; and Allison Moore, Corbin City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem.

Back-to-School Issues in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and guests discuss back-to-school issues including health and safety protocols. Guests include: Jason Glass, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education; Marty Pollio, superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools; Carrie Ballinger, superintendent of Rockcastle County Schools; Eddie Campbell, president of the Kentucky Education Association; and others.

Childcare Challenges

Renee Shaw and guests discuss childcare challenges. Guests: State Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Benton, day care owner; Kristin Walker Collins, chief operating officer of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky; Benjamin Gies, director of early childhood policy and practice at the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; and Kevin Fields, president/CEO at Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc.

The Urban-Rural Divide in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and guests discuss bridging the urban-rural divide in Kentucky. Guests include: Al Cross, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky; Alison Davis, Ph.D., professor of agricultural economics at the University of Kentucky and the executive director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky; and others.

Work Shifts: Kentucky's Labor Shortage and Hiring Challenges

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about the state's labor shortage and how companies are facing hiring challenges as they seek to keep pace with the economic recovery. Guests include Caitlin Blair, political and communications director for the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227; Beth Davisson, vice president of workforce development for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; and others.

Public Infrastructure: What Kentucky Needs

Renee Shaw and guests discuss proposals for infrastructure projects. Guests include J.D. Chaney, executive director and CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities, Chad LaRue, executive director of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors, Jim Gray, secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and others.

Debating Critical Race Theory

Renee Shaw and guests discuss critical race theory, a field of study that examines how systemic racism informs government policy, economic policy, and social practices. Guests include: State Rep. Joseph Fischer (R-Fort Thomas); State Sen. Gerald Neal (D-Louisville); and Gary Houchens, professor of education administration at Western Kentucky University.

Kentucky's Rebound from COVID-19

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Kentucky's public health and economy and reflect on lessons learned as the state prepares to fully re-open. Guests include: State Sen. Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester); State Sen. Reginald Thomas (D-Lexington); Ashley Montgomery-Yates, MD, UK Healthcare; and William Paul McKinney, MD, UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences.

Jobs and the Economy

Renee Shaw and guests discuss economic prospects for Kentucky as it re-opens and COVID-19 cases decrease. Guests: Shannon Pratt Stiglitz from the Kentucky Retail Federation; Jason Bailey from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Beth Davisson from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; and Bill Londrigan from the Kentucky State AFL-CIO.

The Future of Policing in America

Renee Shaw and guests discuss policies to reform policing in America. Guests include: Peter Kraska, Ph.D., professor in the School of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University; Keturah Herron, policy strategist with the ACLU of Kentucky; Ryan Straw, governmental affairs chair of the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police.

President Biden's First 100 Days

Host Renee Shaw talks with her guests about President Biden's first 100 days in office and his policy priorities. Guests: Allison Moore, Corbin City Commissioner and former campaign aide to Sen Mitch McConnell; Matt Erwin, a Democratic consultant; Tres Watson, a Republican strategist and founder of Capitol Reins PR; and Colmon Elridge, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Mass Shootings and Gun Laws

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss mass shootings and the policy ideas in Washington addressing gun violence. Guests: Mark Bryant, executive director of the Gun Violence Archive; Edwin Nighbert, president of the League of Kentucky Sportsmen; Whitney Austin, executive director and co-founder of Whitney/Strong; and David Burnett, attorney, ICU nurse and firearms advocate.

Voting Rights and Election Laws

Host Renee Shaw talks with her guests about voting rights and election laws. Scheduled guests: Secretary of State Michael Adams (R); Joshua A. Douglas, University of Kentucky election law professor; State Rep. Jennifer Decker, Republican from Waddy; State Rep. Buddy Wheatley, Democrat from Covington; Corey Shapiro, legal director of the ACLU of Kentucky; and James Young.

The 2021 General Assembly: Debating Major Legislation

Host Renee Shaw recaps major legislation at the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly with her guests. Guests: State Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) and Senate Majority Floor Leader; State Sen. Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville) and Senate Minority Floor Leader; State Rep. Steven Rudy (R- Paducah) and House Majority Floor Leader; and State Rep. Angie Hatton (D-Whitesburg) and House Minority Whip.

The 2021 Legislative Session

Host Renee Shaw discusses the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly with Ashli Watts, President and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce , Jason Bailey, Executive Director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, Josh Crawford, Executive Director of the Pegasus Institute and Terry Brooks, Executive Director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates.

School Choice in Kentucky

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about school choice policy. Scheduled guests include Jason Glass, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education; Anna Baumann, deputy director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (via video call); Eddie Campbell, president of the Kentucky Education Association; and Gary Fields, superintendent of the Bowling Green Independent School District.

No-Knock Warrants

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about no-knock warrants and proposed legislation that would restrict their use. Guests: Sen. Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), President of the Kentucky Senate; Rep. Attica Scott (D-Louisville); Ryan Straw, governmental affairs director of the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police; and Jecorey Arthur, activist and Councilman of Louisville Metro District 4.

Debating Legislative Priorities in the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw talks with guests about the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly. Guests include Sen. Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown); Sen. Minority Caucus Chair Reggie Thomas (D-Lexington); House Majority Whip Rep. Chad McCoy (R-Bardstown); and House Minority Caucus Chair Rep. Derrick Graham (D-Frankfort).

Proposed Legislation to Modify Kentucky Teachers' Pensions

Renee Shaw talks with guests about the Kentucky teachers' pension plan. Guests: State Rep. Patti Minter (D-Bowling Green); State Rep. C. Ed Massey (R-Hebron); State Rep. James Tipton (R-Taylorsville); State Rep. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington); Eddie Campbell, president of the Kentucky Education Association; and Brent McKim, president of the Jefferson County Teachers Association.

Debating Historical Horse Racing Legislation

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about historical horse racing legislation. Guests: State Sen. John Schickel (R-Union), sponsor of the legislation; State Sen. Whitney Westerfield (R-Crofton); Bill Lear, attorney for the Keeneland Association; and Martin Cothran, senior policy analyst and spokesperson for the Family Foundation of Kentucky.

New Lawmakers in the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion with new lawmakers in the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly. Guests: Sen. Brandon Storm (R-London); Rep. Jennifer Decker (R-Waddy); Rep. Pamela Stevenson (D-Louisville); and Sen. Karen Berg (D-Louisville).

A KET Forum: Building Kentucky's Workforce

Moderator Renee Shaw hosts a discussion with business, education, workforce development leaders and policymakers about strengthening labor force participation in Kentucky.

A Nation Divided

Renee Shaw and guests discuss political conflicts following the 2020 Presidential election. Guests: Russell Coleman, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky; Ben Chandler, former Congressman KY-6; John Yarmuth, Congressman KY-3; James Comer, Congressman KY-1; Holly Harris, Executive Director, Justice Action Network; and Gerald Smith, Ph.D., University of Kentucky History Professor.

Recapping the Start of the 2021 General Assembly

Renee Shaw and four legislators discuss bills introduced at the start of the 2021 General Assembly. Guests: State Sen. David Givens (R-Greensburg), Senate President Pro Tempore; State Rep. Angie Hatton (D-Whitesburg), House Minority Whip; State Rep. David Meade (R-Stanford), House Speaker Pro Tempore; and State Sen. Reggie Thomas (R-Lexington), Senate Minority Caucus Chair.

Previewing the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about the Kentucky General Assembly. Guests include State Sen. Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), Kentucky Senate President; State Rep. David Osborne (R-Prospect), Speaker of the Kentucky House; State Sen. Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville), Senate Minority Floor Leader; and State Rep. Joni Jenkins (D-Shively), House Minority Floor Leader.

The Economic State of the State

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about Kentucky's economy with guests Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates; Andrew McNeill, visiting policy fellow with the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions; and Kate Shanks, vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Reopening Kentucky Classrooms

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about reopening Kentucky classrooms after a closure due to a spike in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Guests include Jason Glass, Ed.D., commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education; Jim Flynn, Ed.D., executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents; and Patricia Sheffer, superintendent of Union County Public Schools.

COVID-19’s Impact on Kentucky’s Health Care System

Renee Shaw and a panel of medical professionals discuss COVID-19's impact on Kentucky's hospitals, clinics, public health departments, and physicians. Guests include: Allison Adams, vice president for public policy at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky; Sarah Moyer, M.D., director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness; and Jay Grider, D.O., Ph.D., chief physician executive at UK HealthCare.

Understanding the Grand Jury System

Renee Shaw hosts a panel discussion with judges, defense attorneys, and prosecuting attorneys on the grand jury system, examining questions about the role, functions, and renewed scrutiny of grand juries in police misconduct cases.

Analyzing the 2020 Election and State Politics

Renee Shaw and political operatives dissect the results of the November election and look ahead to the 2021 General Assembly, where Republicans will hold supermajorities in the House and Senate. Guests: David Tandy, attorney and former Louisville Metro Council President; Amy Wickliffe, lobbyist and partner at McCarthy Strategic Solutions; Ellen Williams, political consultant and former chair of the Republican Party of Kentucky; and Sherman Brown, political advisor and partner at McCarthy Strategic Solutions.

2020 Election Eve Preview

Renee Shaw hosts a 2020 Election eve preview with guests Cassie Chambers Armstrong, vice-chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Julia Bright Crigler, Republican political consultant and founder of Bright Strategies; Sara Osborne, chief of staff for MML&K Government Solutions; and Ellen Williams, former chair of the Republican Party of Kentucky and lobbyist.

Kentucky’s U.S. Senate Race

Host Renee Shaw discusses Kentucky's U.S. Senate race with guests Brad Barron, Libertarian nominee, and Amy McGrath, Democratic nominee.

Legislative Leaders Preview the 2020 General Election

Renee Shaw and four legislators discuss Kentucky's upcoming 2020 general election. Guests: Senate President Robert Stivers, a Republican from Manchester; House Speaker David Osborne, a Republican from Prospect; House Minority Whip Angie Hatton, a Democrat from Whitesburg; and Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat from Louisville.

Issues Affecting Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District

Host Renee Shaw discusses issues affecting Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District with scheduled guest Alexandra Owensby – Democrat candidate, 4th Congressional District.

Issues Affecting Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District

Host Renee Shaw discusses issues affecting Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District with scheduled guest U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth – Democrat, 3rd Congressional District.

Previewing the 2020 General Election

Renee Shaw and guests preview the 2020 general election season in Kentucky, including the election for president and for U.S. Senate. Guests include State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, Republican from Winchester; Kelsey Cooper, Republican political strategist; Gretchen Hunt, executive director of Emerge Kentucky; and State Sen. Reginald Thomas, Democrat from Lexington.

COVID-19’s Impact on Special Education and Students’ Mental Health

Renee Shaw and guests discuss COVID-19’s impact on special education and student mental health. Guests include: Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning; and Allison Slone, special education teacher at McBrayer Elementary School.

Challenges and Benefits of Remote Learning in Kentucky

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss remote learning in Kentucky's education system during the 2020-21 school year while COVID-19 reduces in-person student attendance. Guests include: Jason Glass, Ed.D., commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education; Marty Pollio, Ed.D., superintendent of the Jefferson County Public Schools; and Eddie Campbell, president of the Kentucky Education Association.

COVID-19's Impact on Higher Education in Kentucky

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss COVID-19's impact on universities and colleges. Guests include: Aaron Thompson, Ph.D., president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education; Melissa Bell, Ph.D., vice president of Academic Affairs and Student Success for the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education; and Jay Box, Ed.D., president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Reopening Kentucky's Schools

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss reopening Kentucky schools. Guests include: Cornelius Faulkner, superintendent of Caverna Independent Schools; Kelly Foster, Ed.D., deputy commissioner of the Office Next Generation Schools and Districts with the Kentucky Department of Education; and Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy for the Kentucky School Boards Association.

Racial Disparities in K-12 Public Education

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss racial disparities in K-12 public education. Guests include: Andrew Brennen, co-founder of the Prichard Committee Student Voice Team; Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, 2016 Kentucky Teacher of the Year; and Roger Cleveland, Ed.D., director of the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) at Kentucky State University.

Debating Police Reform Issues

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss police reform initiatives being debated in the U.S. following police actions in Kentucky, Minnesota, and elsewhere resulting in deaths of African Americans. Guests: Raymond Burse, general counsel for the Kentucky NAACP; Rebecca Ballard DiLoreto, legislative agent for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; William Hunt, police chief of the Somerset Police Department; Tracie Keesee, co-founder and senior vice president of Justice Initiatives for the Center for Policing Equity (pre-recorded interview); Jason Rothermund, former president and legislative chair of Bluegrass Lodge 4 of the Fraternal Order of Police; and Lawrence Weathers, police chief of the Lexington Police Department.

KET Public Affairs Special: Primary Election Night 2020

Renee Shaw hosts live comprehensive statewide coverage of the 2020 primary election returns in Kentucky. Guests include Secretary of State Michael Adams; former Secretaries of State Trey Grayson and Bob Babbage; and Al Cross, director of the UK Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. The show also features taped interviews with Amy McGrath and Charles Booker, Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate.

Previewing the 2020 Primary Election

Host Renee Shaw previews the 2020 Primary election with the following guests: Susanna French, member of the Democratic National Committee and board chair of Emerge Kentucky; Tres Watson, former Republican Party of Kentucky spokesman and founder of Capitol Reins; Kelsey Cooper, a Republican political strategist and former spokeswoman for the Republican Party of Kentucky; and Mike Ward, Democratic political strategist and founder of Ward Campaigns Management and Services.

Kentucky Tonight Special: State of Unrest

This special program examines the demands for racial justice and policing reforms after the officer-involved deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor of Louisville. Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss how to move beyond the protests to meaningful change.

Primary Election Republican Congressional Candidates

Renee Shaw hosts separate discussions about the 2020 Primary election with U.S. Rep. Andy Barr - Republican, Sixth Congressional District Candidate, and Todd McMurtry - Republican, Fourth Congressional District Candidate. Plus, Renee talks with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams about primary election voting in a pre-recorded interview.

Sixth District Democratic Congressional Candidates

Host Renee Shaw discusses the 2020 Democratic primary election for the 6th Congressional District with candidates Josh Hicks and Daniel Kemph.

Democratic Primary Candidates for U.S. Senate

Host Renee Shaw discusses the 2020 Democratic primary election for the U.S. Senate with candidates Charles Booker, Mike Broihier, and Amy McGrath.

2020 Primary Election Candidates, Part One

Host Renee Shaw speaks with 2020 Primary election candidates in separate interviews. Candidates include C. Wesley Morgan - Republican, U.S. Senate; Alexandra Owensby - Democrat, Fourth Congressional District; and Gerardo Serrano - Republican, Fifth Congressional District.

Reopening Rules for Restaurants and Retail

On the Monday, May 18th edition of Kentucky Tonight at 8/7 p.m. on KET and at KET.org/live, Renee Shaw will host a discussion about Reopening Rules for Restaurants and Retail. Scheduled guests: Steven Stack, M.D., Commissioner, Kentucky Department for Public Health; Tod Griffin, President of the Kentucky Retail Federation; Allison Adams, director of the Buffalo Trace District Health Department and chair of the Kentucky Public Health Association; and Stacy Roof, President and CEO of the Kentucky Restaurant Association.

Debating Steps to Restart Kentucky’s Economy

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss restarting Kentucky's economy including the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of jobless numbers, federal economic relief efforts, and other topics. Guests: Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Aaron Yelowitz, economics professor at the University of Kentucky; Bill Londrigan, president of the Kentucky AFL-CIO; Josh Crawford, executive director of the Pegasus Institute; and Dr. Michael Saag, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (pre-taped video call).

The Impact of COVID-19 on Primary Voting and Local Governments

In this special edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Renee Shaw speaks with guests in separate pre-recorded interviews about COVID-19's impact on primary election voting and local governments. Guests include Secretary of State Michael Adams; Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer; and (panel via video call) Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moores; Jim Henderson, former Simpson County Judge-Executive; and Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon.

Reopening Kentucky's Economy

Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss reopening Kentucky's economy. In pre-recorded interviews, Renee speaks with Steven Stack, M.D., commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health; and Mae Suramek, owner of Noodle Nirvana, a Berea restaurant. Scheduled guests in-studio and via video call include Jon Klein, M.D., Ph.D., FASN, vice dean for research at the University of Louisville School of Medicine; Ashli Watts, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Ben Chandler, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky; Tod Griffin, president of the Kentucky Retail Federation; Allison Adams, president of the Kentucky Health Departments Association and public health director of Buffalo Trace District Health Department; and Stacy Roof, president and CEO of the Kentucky Restaurant Association.

Families and COVID-19: A KET Forum

With the onset of COVID-19, families across Kentucky are grappling with a new reality - how to balance work, childcare, learning at home, and self-care needs. Renee Shaw hosts this live KET Forum that brings experts from education and healthcare fields together to share practical advice and resources for families facing this new challenge and to answer viewer questions. Watch now.

Wrapping up the General Assembly and a COVID-19 Update

Renee Shaw speaks with Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky's commissioner of public health. Then, Renee and four legislators discuss the end of the 2020 General Assembly. Guests: Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne, R-Prospect; House Minority Whip Angie Hatton, D-Whitesburg; Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown; and Senate Minority Caucus Chair Johnny Ray Turner, D-Prestonsburg.

Health, Legal And Voting Issues During The COVID-19 Outbreak

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the latest developments in Kentucky's response to COVID-19. Guests: Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack, M.D.; Betsy Johnson, president of the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities; Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron; and Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the spread of coronavirus-19 disease, or COVID-19, in Kentucky. Guests: Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack, M.D. (in a taped interview); Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville; Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Louisville; and Ashli Watts, president & CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the state budget. Scheduled guests: Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Taylor Mill, chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee; Sen. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, Senate Minority Floor Leader; Sen. David Givens, R-Greensburg, Senate President Pro Tempore; and Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson, member of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee.

Election & Voting Legislation

Renee Shaw and guests discuss election and voting legislation. Scheduled guests: Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams; Bob Babbage, managing partner of Babbage Cofounder and former Democratic Kentucky Secretary of State from 1992 to 1996; Trey Grayson, managing director of CivicPoint at Frost Brown Todd, and a two-term Republican Kentucky Secretary of State from 2004 to 2011; and Joshua Douglas, author and UK College of Law Professor specializing in election law and voting rights.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the state budget. Scheduled guests: Rep. Steven Rudy, (R) Paducah, chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee; Rep. James Tipton, (R) Taylorsville, member of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee; Rep. Angie Hatton, (D) Whitesburg, House Minority Whip; and Rep. Joe Graviss, (D) Versailles, member of the Public Pension Oversight Board.

State Budget and 2020 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the state budget and the 2020 Kentucky General Assembly. Scheduled guests: Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Terry Brooks, executive director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates; Anne-Tyler Morgan, member of the McBrayer law firm and senior fellow with Pegasus Institute; and Andrew McNeill, state director of Americans for Prosperity - Kentucky.

Medical Marijuana

Renee Shaw and guests discuss medical marijuana. Scheduled guests: Rep. Jason Nemes, a Republican from Louisville and sponsor of a medical marijuana legalization measure in the Kentucky General Assembly; Ed Shemelya, national coordinator of the National Marijuana Initiative, a branch of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program run by the United States Office of National Drug Control Policy; Jeffrey Block, M.D., an anesthesiologist with training in pain management and addiction; and Danesh Mazloomdoost, M.D., an anesthesiologist and regenerative specialist.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss sports betting. Scheduled guests: State Rep. Adam Koenig, (R) Erlanger, chair of the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee; State Rep. Al Gentry, (D) Louisville; Martin Cothran, Family Foundation of Kentucky; and Richard Dawahare, a Lexington attorney.

2020 Kentucky General Assembly

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the 2020 General Assembly. Scheduled guests: Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester; Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne, R-Prospect; Kentucky House Minority Whip Angie Hatton, D-Whitesburg; and State Sen. Reggie Thomas, D-Lexington.

Public Education Issues for the 2020 General Assembly

Public Education Issues for the 2020 General Assembly Renee Shaw and guests discuss public education. Guests: Allison Slone, a special education teacher in Rowan Co. and founder of KYREADS; Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy for the Kentucky School Boards Association; Brigitte Blom Ramsey, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; and Richard Innes, education analyst for the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions.

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