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Thoroughbred racing legend Pat Day discusses his early rodeo days, wrestling matches, and other pursuits that led him to become one of the greatest jockeys in history.

The Race for Grace event is set for Monday of Derby Week, April 28th at the First Turn Club at Churchill Downs.

Tony Cruise, Rich Gimmel and I chop it up with Pat Day on 840WHAS

Rebecca Fleischaker from Louisville Downtown Partnership has a wide array of activity to amplify for downtown.

Listen to our full 840WHAS discussion at the link

Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin and his (now estranged) wife Glenna, is struggling to find footing after being released from a controversial Jamaican youth facility. 

Atttorney Dawn Post, a children's rights activist, has been working pro bono to help Jonah get his life back on track after the Bevins separated themselves from their adopted son. Jonah claims that he and other teens were abused at the Jamaican facility which is now under legal scrutiny.

Ms. Post says that Jonah was misled by his parents into thinking that his birth mother and other family members were alive in Ethiopia. The Bevins offered passage for Jonah back to Ethiopia but attorney Post said the details were sketchy and she advised Jonah decline the offer.

She is continuing her work to assist several of the young men who allege that they were abused in Jamaica.

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A Kentucky Lantern story by Deborah Yetter updates the odyssey of Jonah Bevin, adoptive 18-year-old son of former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin and (now estranged) wife Glenna. Jonah describes abusive behavior at a Jamaican youth facility where he was sent several years ago. Jonah tells Yetter that his place in the blended family "just didn't work." By age 8, "I told them I didn't want to be in that house."

The Bevins have not responded to Kentucky Lantern's requests for comment. Jonah says Matt Bevin offered him passage to his native Ethiopia after hearing reports that Jonah's birth mother is still there.

Jonah currently lives with friends in Utah and reports that he has very few personal effects beyond his passport and a toothbrush. 

Meanwhile, activists are working to improve Jonah's situation in addition to bringing the operators of the Jamaica facility in for questioning.

Our 840WHAS conversation with reporter Yetter has much more.

Down Syndrome of Louisville does amazing work in the community, providing lifetime developmental and educational programs. Its major fundraiser, the Gallop Gala, is Friday April 11, Thunder-eve.

You could win a raffle for a Thunder Over Louisville suite for 20 in the Galt House for the giant fireworks show.

The Gallop Gala the night before brings The Crashers to the stage. There are a zillion auction items to raise funds for DSL. Good times!

My St. Stephen Martyr classmate Susan Thomas Dever, mom to Drew, reflects on how much Down Synrome of Louisville has helped her family for 33 years. DSL helps Drew navigate life beyond his school years. Plus Down Syndrome of Louisville provides serenity for aging parents with the knowledge their child will have help throughout their lives.

Susan and Tim Curtis from Down Syndrome of Louisville have details on several upcoming events to help DSL continue thriving.

Leslie Broecker from the Broadway Series explains how Louisville gets all of the top notch shows, some of which are still running on Broadway in New York.

The 2025-26 season includes Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, MJ The Musical, The Book of Mormon, The Great Gatsby, Riverdance, THe Outsiders, and more.

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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and the community will Shine a Light for Anoosh, a fundraising campaign dedicated to raising awareness and supporting colon cancer prevention efforts.

Donate $25 to “purchase a bulb,” symbolizing a collective effort to shine a light on the importance of on-time screenings and early detection.The campaign will kick off with the illumination of the Big Four Bridge in blue—a powerful tribute to the late Anoosh Shariat, a beloved chef and advocate who fought bravely against colon cancer.

Anoosh was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018 and fought tirelessly to share the message of on-time screening being essential to prevent others from suffering.

This event is proudly sponsored by Chef Dallas McGarity of The Fat Lamb, who is committed to continuing Anoosh’s legacy by raising awareness and encouraging preventive action.

Dallas and Anoosh's widow Paula Barmore joined me on 840WHAS to discuss the March 7 celebration.

Louisville Orchestra principal cellist Nicholas Finch and hsi colleagues are taking music to many pockets of the community this weekend.

Music Without Borders hits three Louisville neighborhoods this weekend.  Details: louisvilleorchestra.org 

Listen to our 840WHAS conversation about the health of the orchestra, getting out of major theaters for more intimate shows, and upcoming specials.

Kentucky Jewish Council spokesperson Rabbi Shlomo Litvin did not hold back in responding to Hamas' release of dead Israeli hostages last week.

Rabbi Litvin sees some progress with the Trump administration plans to bring an end to this horrid chapter that began with Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

Kentucky Free is a right-center nonprofit working to advance legislation. Today's conversation centers of a bill to reduce the number of nonviolent parents in area prisons. Sarah Durand says Kentucky's economy would bounce forward if the state legislature would pass alternatives to imprisoning parents whose convictions did not involve violence or child abuse.

Kentucky lawmakers in both the house and senate are getting a look at The Family Preservation and Accountability Act.

Sarah described its contents on 840WHAS, saying she is receiving support from both liberals and conservatives.