Could Artificial Intelligence spell doomsday for mankind? The Kentucky Today crew discusses that urgent issue. Also, the latest in the battle over abortion pills, the return of Sen. Mitch McConnell, a record-breaking year for Crossings summer camps — and the revelation that the U.S. has weapons in space. Do we care — or don’t care?

This week, the KT team discusses the latest in the battle against abortion pills, the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Also, a key SBC figure begins a new ministry calling — and why one member of the KT crew is unhappy following the first big win of UK football’s Will Stein era.

The Kentucky Today team responds to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman's speech on the addictive nature of social media and smartphone use. Hear what we recommends, and the safeguards that are crucial for children who use smartphones.

Lawrence interviews David Walls with the Family Foundation on why Christians should use the new tax credit to expand Christian education, Tessa explains the story of a UK student athlete who plead guilty to ending her newborn son's life, Mark describes how a new patio has been installed at a Baptist campus ministry site, and Chip highlights the unique ministry story behind a London, Kentucky pastor.

Lawrence interviews pastor Josh Greene on ways that his church is able to minister to nearby schools, and the Kentucky Today team highlights how several other churches across the state are partnering to reach spiritual and physical needs during the back-to-school season. Chip draws attention to the persecution of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, and Tessa discusses how Massachusetts and other states are working to expand abortion beyond the 24-week limit.

The Kentucky Today team recaps Fancy Farm and discusses the cultural relevance of the event. Lawrence also discusses Fancy Farm with Mike Harmon, who retells how he prepared himself for the event in past years.

The team also highlights recent pastoral retirements, a group of creek baptisms, and the reasons for the WNBA and some of its key players are facing scrutiny and harassment from the public.

The Kentucky Today Podcast celebrates the 100th birthday of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College by looking at its past, present and plans for the future. Lawrence Smith interviews Clear Creek President Charlie Goodman and alumnus Adam Dooley.

Lawrence interviews Jacob Ogan with Commonwealth Policy Center on his editorial on how he believes socialism is making its way to Kentucky, Mark outlines how Kentucky Disaster Relief is helping a special needs family in Brandenburg, and team discusses a fact they had just recently learned about deceased senator Lindsey Graham.

The Kentucky Today team discusses how Mitch McConnell's team is responding to rumors about his health, how funding for Planned Parenthood is being restored as a result of limitations from the Big Beautiful Bill expiring, and what to put inside of a Kentucky time capsule.

Lawrence interviews RaShan Frost with the ERLC on America's Christian heritage and the cause for patriotism as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary. Also in the episode, Mark discusses how another disaster relief group is helping a Kentucky church during its flood recovery and the items that survived the damage, Chip reveals how many students were able to get scholarships through a KBC initiative, and Tessa highlights the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the rights of states to keep female athletic programs exclusive to biological females.