Comment on Kentucky

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss news of the week, including a potential challenger to U.S. Sen. Rand Paul in the 2022 election and businesses planning to fully re-open this summer as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Guests: Phillip Bailey, USA Today; Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; and Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the conclusion of the 2021 General Assembly and the major legislation that was passed by Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate. Guests: Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal.

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes of several bills passed by the legislature. A montage of Comment on Kentucky clips through the years honors former host Al Smith, who died on March 19. Guests: Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss news from the commonwealth, including the death of original Comment on Kentucky host Al Smith and legislation passed in the 2021 General Assembly. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, 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 journalists discuss widespread flooding in Kentucky, reopening schools, several bills passed in the General Assembly, and other news of the week. Guests: Emily Bennett, WYMT in Hazard; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including increased COVID-19 vaccine distribution and legislation passed in the General Assembly. Guests: Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news, including a series of winter storms that caused major problems across the state, announcements regarding COVID-19 vaccines, plans to reopen schools for in-person attendance, and more. Guests: Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville; and Morgan Watkins, Louisville Courier-Journal.

Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the week's news from the commonwealth, including the aftermath of an ice storm in many regions of the state, legislation passed in the General Assembly, education and COVID-19 news, and more. Guests: John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader; Olivia Krauth, Louisville Courier Journal; and Lawrence Smith, WDRB in Louisville.

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.