John Asher flourished at the news microphone, working among terrific WHAS talent. I teased him when he left for Churchill Downs. "Youuuuuullllll be back!" He smiled and said "It's an opportunity I can't resist."

He was right.

I will miss his hearty laugh, humble smile, and his passion for his family. He was crazy in love with his wife Dee, their daughters, his grandchildren, and his Kentucky Derby.

Smartest guy I've ever encountered in any newsroom. RIP, "Homes." Thanks for being such a gentleman, ambassador, and shining light for all of us.

Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler talked about touring Kentucky with Andy Barr, the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule and possible resistance to it, coal and its future in the Commonwealth and beyond, single-use straws, and more.

Kristina Rasmussen, the VP of Federal Affairs at The Foundation of Government Accountability, talked about the work requirements to receive food stamps. We discussed why the requirements were put into place, how states got around the federal work requirements, the costs to monitor these requirements, and more.

Luther Deaton, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO of Central Bank, talked about buying the 2018 Grand Champion Ham at the Kentucky State Fair, where the money will go, and the story behind Central Bank.

Vice Admiral Raquel Bono talks about Navy Week in Louisville. Why it is happening, different service options available, health care, and more.

Congressman John Yarmuth talked about the Bevin Administration’s desire to change Medicaid in the Commonwealth and why the Governor won’t talk about his plans for 2019. He also talked about the President revoking former intelligence officials’ security clearance and the probable approval of Brett Kavanaugh.

For some reason, Old Joe called out of season. He had a funny joke about Slick Rick’s lawsuit being dismissed, Slick’s podcast, and how misery loves company.

The Commonwealth is rolling out new driver’s licenses in 2019. Find out about the differences between the standard Driver’s License and the Voluntary Travel ID, the changes in the look of the IDs, and what you will need to bring to get the ID you want.

James Pritchard updates us on the possible movements of both the Castleman and Prentice statues. He also discussed why the movement is taking place and the question of whether or not the two men are being judged on the totality of their lives or just small sections of them.

Governor Bevin started the conversation by clarifying his drowning victims analogy for the pension crisis. He also discussed the lack of outrage against former administrations for under-funding the pension, where the pension will be in the next few years if the system isn’t reformed, and what he would do if the pension changes are ruling illegal by the Kentucky Supreme Court. He also talked about the Commonwealth’s ongoing negotiations with JCPS and his timeline for announcing his plans for 2019.