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

Rachel Connolly is a Systems Integration and Analysis Lead for NASA's Science Activation Program. She chatted with WHAS' Terry Meiners on the benefits of NASA's Artemis ll mission around the moon, what's gained for future missions, and other illuminating notes.

The UFL Louisville Kings are back home Friday night at 8 for a rematch with the Orlando Storm at Lynn Family Stadium. It's the 2nd of 5 home games in the Kings inaugural season.

Terry Meiners spoke with quarterback Chandler Rogers on his vision, latitude to make decisions at the line of scrimmage, learning techniques from coach Chris Redman, and much more.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The CEO of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky explains the delicate mission and its impact in bettering lives.

WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners spoke with Natalie Pasquenza about the difficult challenges for families, therapists, and others helping to respond, restore trust, and uplift victims.

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman is sad that basketball season is over after another disappointing year for his Wildcats, but next season will bring rejuvenation!

"GIT READY FOR THE BEST OF VERSION OF KENTUCKY ATH-A-LETES EVER! U UH KAY IS LIKE ONE OF THEM OLD LADIES GITTIN PLASTIC SURGERY ON HER FACE AND HER NAY-NAY! WE’S IS REFRESHED, RENEWED, AND RECLAIMIN OUR YOUTH! WE LOOK GREAT EVEN IF WE CAINT DRIVE AT NIGHT OR GIT UP THE STAIRS WITHOUT A SKI LIFT CHAIR! WE IS THE CATS!"

Author Nathan Edmondson spoke with Terry Meiners about his fictional book THE MASTER: a novel of golf & death. 

Edmondson, who grew up in Augusta, tells an intriguing imaginary tale of a dead caddie found on Amen Corner on the Sunday of Masters Week, and the enthralling detective story that follows.