Kentucky Focus

This week on Kentucky Focus, Scott Fitzgerald explores how innovation, awareness, and preparation can shape everyday life — from the way we shop, to how we celebrate, to the voices that deserve to be heard. It’s a show about confidence, connection, and making the season a little brighter for everyone.

Service, change, and tradition — three stories that define where Kentucky’s headed. Scott Fitzgerald explores a new way of serving those who’ve served, a turning point for drivers and buyers, and a nod to the sports that bring the Commonwealth together.

Everyday life comes with decisions big and small—and sometimes the smallest steps can have the biggest impact. This week on "Kentucky Focus", Scott Fitzgerald explores ways to clear the clutter, ease your worries, and take control of what matters most. From planning ahead to protecting what’s important, you’ll hear fresh ideas and simple strategies to make life run a little smoother. The takeaways will stick with you—and the next best move might be just one listen away.

On this episode of Kentucky Focus, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with it comes an important conversation about a form of abuse that often goes overlooked—financial abuse. Author and financial literacy advocate Kim Scouller joins Scott Fitzgerald to discuss how money can be used as a tool of control, the warning signs to watch for, and the steps women can take to protect their financial futures.

We’ll also hear from Louisville Metro Police Department spokesman Dwight Mitchell, in conversation with NewsRadio 840 WHAS’ Nick Coffey, as they address the challenges of policing in 2025—from keeping our streets safe to managing the toll the job takes on officers and their families.

And finally, Scott takes a look ats groundbreaking advances in cancer treatment with the pioneering researchers behind CAR T-cell therapy, a game-changing approach that has already helped more than 45,000 patients and is paving the way for new hope in the fight against cancer.

From classrooms to clinics, Kentuckians are facing choices and challenges that demand attention. In this week’s Kentucky Focus, Scott Fitzgerald unpacks what’s at stake, why it matters, and what it means for families across the state.

We all have blind spots—little things we overlook that can quietly change our lives and the lives of others. This week on Kentucky Focus, Scott Fitzgerald digs into two issues you might not think about every day, but once you do, you won’t see them the same way again.

This week on "Kentucky Focus", Scott Fitzgerald dives into two very different—but equally powerful—stories. First, he explores a movement that’s putting protection and peace of mind front and center in our Kentucky communities. Then, he heads to the mountains, where the air is crisp, the views are breathtaking, and traditions turn into lifelong memories. From building safer spaces to chasing the colors of fall, Scott brings you a conversation that will leave you both inspired and ready to plan your next adventure.

This Labor Day, Kentucky Focus takes a deep dive into the story of work in the Bluegrass. Host Scott Fitzgerald talks with Kentucky AFL-CIO President Dustin Reinstedler about the state of labor today, from shifting industries to the future of organized work. We also look back at Kentucky’s rich labor history, including the coal miners’ strikes that shaped generations. Plus, we celebrate the winners of Kentucky Living’s “Best in Kentucky,” highlighting the people, places, and experiences that make our state shine.

Why are younger workers walking away from remote jobs despite being more tech-savvy than any generation before them? And when it comes to travel, which loyalty programs actually deliver the perks they promise? This week, Scott Fitzgerald explores the surprising forces shaping how we connect at work — and how we get rewarded on the road.

Two new initiatives—different challenges, different strategies, one shared goal: protecting lives when it matters most. One is making a measurable difference for college students across the state. The other comes at a time when public attacks are making headlines far too often. This week, Scott Fitzgerald explores what’s changing, why it works, and how it could touch someone you know.