Terry Meiners

Acclaimed author Hampton Sides will take part in the Kentucky Author Forum on May 7 at the Kentucky Center. He'll be interviewed onstage by Beto O'Rourke.

Hapton Sides spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio ahead of the forum on his love for research and wordsmithing history back to life.

Leslie Cissell of the Kentucky Author Forum also joins with more details on the event.

"When I launched this campaign, I made it about Kentuckians. Every male elected official that was asked about my launch tried to make it about them. I'm looking forward and all these guys can just keep looking in the mirror for all I care."

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate & sitting Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman to Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio

Here's an interesting history lesson on Joe Donovan, the longtime all night oldies deejay on WHAS Radio from the 1970s through the mid-90s.

Joe's show was heard in nearly 40 states over the 50,000 1A clear channel signal of WHAS Radio at 840 on the AM dial.

Rewound Radio host John Wolfort tells Joe's story accompanied by classic WHAS Radio jingles. Wolfort called his studio the Jingle Palace in Dallas.

Louisville Downtown Partnership CEO Rebecca Fleischaker details the 2026 street festival schedule. We're going to be busy!

WEB: louisvilledowntown.org

The University of Louisville's spring football game is Friday, April 17 at 6 PM in L& N Stadium. (details below)

Coach Jeff Brohm spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners on the new team's upgrades, speed, vision, and personalities. Quaterback Lincoln Kienholz (formerly Ohio State) brings a big arm and fast feet to Louisville's offense. Coach Brohm mentioned many of the premium Cardinals offense and defensive players who are leading the younger players to what's expected to be a great season.  

Coach Brohm also discussed the complicated universe of NIL demands, transfers, and team chemistry.

SPRING GAME DETAILS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville football program will host its annual spring game on Friday evening at 6 p.m. inside L&N Stadium.

Head coach Jeff Brohm will divide the roster into offensive and defensive units, featuring a modified scoring system that allows the defense to earn points, adding a competitive twist to the scrimmage.

Parking lots will open at 1 p.m. for tailgating, while stadium gates will open to the public at 5 p.m. Fans can enter through Gates 1–5, the only gates available for general admission.

Admission is free, with seating limited to the lower bowl in Sections 101–125.

Fans could purchase the popular Bird Yeti tumblers for $35 (drink not included), available while supplies last with limited quantities and colors.

Interactive activities will be available, including a Quarterback Challenge located in the grassy area inside Gate 3, where fans can test their arm strength and accuracy.

Additionally, ticket sales representatives will be stationed near the L Club in Section 205 to assist fans with season ticket options. Fans are encouraged to complete an interest form in advance to connect with a sales representative.

Louisville Sports Commission President & CEO Greg Fante is taking a victory lap all over the news today after announcing that the ciy won the opportunity to host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials.

The entire showcase runs from June 5-19 at various local venues with a local economic impact north of $75 million.

The world's best gymnasts will compete at the KFC Yum! Center, Kentucky International Convention Center, and the Kentucky Expo Center.

FLY, BABY, FLY!

Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02) checks in with Terry Meiners on WHAS for a Tax Day humble brag as Republicans upgrade tax advantages for those who earn tips or overtime hours. Also, the Big Beautiful Bill offers no tax on Social Security, Trump accounts for kids, enhanced child tax credits, no tax on auto loan interest, and more.

Rep. Guthrie also talked about the nearly vacant car battery plants in Glendale, Kentucky and the vision moving forward after Ford downsized the project.

Meiners also asked about the Trump strategy in Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Ultrarunner Tavi Wallace and Dallas Harshfield chatted with Terry Meiners on WHAS ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival marathon and minimarathon to offer info about race pacers and tuneup runs.

Most of the work should be done now that we are 10 days away but there is a fine art of following a race pacer to stay in the flow.

Tavi has run incredibly long races over the years (including multiple 100 milers!) and offers advice to runners of all levels.

Dallas has more details on scheduling and procedures, and insights into conquering the marathon at a fast walking pace.

Best of luck to Tavi who'll run the Boston Marathon next week...her 3rd trip up Heartbreak Hill!  GO GET 'EM, TAVI and best of luck to all of our Kentuckiana runners.

Saturday, April 18 brings the gigantic annual THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE show back to the shores of the Ohio River adjacent to Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana cities Jeffersonville and New Albany. The show is presented annual by Kentucky Derby Festival.

The show's executive producer from its inception is Wayne Hettinger, who spilled details about this year's show to WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners

 --- Now in its 37th production, Thunder Over Louisville is one of the nation’s largest annual fireworks shows and top air shows, generating an estimated $114 million in economic impact for the region. This year’s theme is “Thunder in the U.S.A.,” inspired by America’s approaching 250th anniversary.Caesars Southern Indiana, Ford Motor Company, LG&E, Meijer, UA Local 502 and UPS are Presenting Sponsors of Thunder Over Louisville. Military Zone Sponsor: KCS Foundation and Waterproofing. Official Healthcare Provider: UofL Health. Official Bourbon: Four Roses Bourbon. Official Hotel: The Galt House Hotel. Official Soccer Partner: Lynn Family Stadium. Supporting Sponsor: CLARK Material Handling Company ---

University of Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell had plenty to say about hazy NIL and transfer portal rules and regulations in college sports. It's a great listen.

Don't forget that Louisville hosts Stanford baseball Friday at 6, Saturday at 2, and Sunday at 1 at Jim Patterson Stadium.

Next Tuesday April 14 is the annual fight against cancer game theme as the Cards take on WKU.

Ticket information at GOCARDS.com