Terry Meiners

Politicians love to proclaim CRIME IS DOWN without noting that crime rates are still way out of control compared to pre-2020 life. 

ABC News law enforcement contributor Don Mihalek, a retired Senior Secret Service agent, weighs the CRIME IS DOWN claim versus how citizens actually feel about their personal safety.

Don points out there's a significant difference between the crime stats that are being referred to and the population actually feeling safe. He points out that the latest action by the Trump administration is not without precedent: in the 1980's and 90's federal agencies combined to create a task force to knock back the drug problems of those years.

BONUS: Joe Biden audio from 1991 where he describes his nighttime driving habits of evading red light stops for feat of being carjacked in Washington D.C.

After a repeat felon took a mother and her children hostage, stabbed her, threatened to kill her unless the bank gave him money, then was arrested, the Louisville community asked how he was allowed to be roaming the streets at all.

Metro Council's (19 district) Anthony Piagentini discusses how he and Louisville Metro government have been asking for clarity on shock probations, funding for the juvenile detention center, Governor Beshear's silence, and how the public can be better informed about sociopaths living among us.

Rep. Brett Guthrie on tariffs, Big Beautiful Bill, the Apple investment in Kentucky, AM Radio in Cars, Thomas Massie, and Jamie Comer for governor

Here's the 2025 TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS from Terry Meiners on 840WHAS

1978 University of Kentucky NCAA Champion and MVP Jack "Goose" Givens attended today's practice for this year's basketball Wildcats. He really likes what he's seeing in terms of improved shooting and speed.

Jack details who he thinks will become huge stars and discusses Coach Pope's illuminating leadership style.

Plus, Jack and a huge slate of former Kentucky Wildcats will be at Memorial Coliseum to meet fans on Monday, August 11 for the release of a new book.

DETAILS:  

"Memorial Coliseum: 75 Years as Monument, Stage, and Arena"
Book Launch EventMonday, Aug. 11, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Coliseum | Lexington, KY

The lineup is set, and it's incredible. On Monday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m., Memorial Coliseum will welcome home some of the greatest names in Kentucky basketball history for the launch of "Memorial Coliseum: 75 Years as Monument, Stage, and Arena."
 
Confirmed to join author Kevin Cook for book signing*:
 

• Jim Andrews – two-time All-SEC center, UK Athletics Hall of Fame
• Dicky Beal – 1984 East/Mid-East Regional Most Outstanding Player
• Doug Flynn – former basketball and baseball Wildcat
• Jack "Goose" Givens – 1978 National Championship MVP and radio color analyst
• Ralph Hacker - radio color analyst
• Tom Hammond – voice of sports broadcasting, Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
• Coach Dick Parsons – former UK assistant coach
• Jared Prickett – co-captain of the 1996 NCAA Championship squad
• Chip Rupp – son of the legendary Adolph Rupp
• Jay Shidler – “the Blond Bomber” 
• Larry Stamper – former team manager and UK historian
• Kenny Walker – "Sky Walker" himself, UK legend and two-time SEC Player of the Year
• Sean Woods – a member of “The Unforgettables” 

 
This is a once-in-a-lifetime gathering in the Historic Memorial Coliseum. You will hear stories that have never been told, get books signed by the legends who lived them and experience Memorial Coliseum in a way that honors both its memorial purpose and its basketball legacy. Don't miss your chance to be part of this historic evening.

Click the button below to register today. The cost to attend is $10 per person and books can be purchased for $40 each.

Terri Foster, artistic director for Louisville Youth Choir, dropped by to highlight upcoming auditions for students K-12 who could join their community choir.

Terry Meiners and Terri Foster (TWO TERRYS!) discussed what's required of any student who may be interested in joining this celebrated arts organization.

Auditions begin on August 19th.

DETAILS louyouthchoir.org

Pro Rehab's Dr. Larry Benz has a solid advice for those who've taken a vacation and are now back home and ready to restart their exercise rituals.

At the many events surrounding the Fancy Farm political picnic last weekend, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell told the audience he was surprised that one of the candidates to replace him would slam him.

“Surely this isn’t true, but I’ve heard that one of the candidates running for my office wants to be different,” McConnell said. “Now, I’m wondering how you’d want to be different from the longest-serving Senate leader in American history. I’m wondering how you’d want to be different in supporting President Trump.”

Nate Morris answered Sen. McConnell today speaking with Terry Meiners on WHAS.

photo: Kentucky Lantern

Chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council Rabbi Shlomo Litvin weighs in on the Trump administration ALL OR NOTHING plan to end the Israel/Hamas war.