Terry Meiners

Old Joe called to recap the weekend. Kansas folded like a tent, just like we knew they would. U of Smell fans got butt hurt because a pretty UK fan went “L’s Down” in a picture. And Benny Snell is going to be the best football player in the NFL Draft. Then he asked how Rick Pitino was doing. He called him my boyfriend again, but at least he cared enough to ask.

Listen to his call here…

The former leader of YUM! Brands and current oGoLead CEO David Novak talked about his father’s upcoming book, “Home Is Everywhere,” his own life growing-up in trailers across the country, and how those experiences helped shape his career as a captain of industry. He also discussed his new company oGoLead and his mission to help leaders become better leaders.

Listen to our conversation here…

Executive Director Becky Montague educates us on how the Family Community Clinic, Inc. helps those without health insurance in Louisville get the healthcare they need and how you can help them with their mission.

Old Joe called to wish me a happy birthday. I know he had a good night. As he said, “The Cats crushed Mississippi State just like we did U of Smell.” Then he started rambling on about the Cats being better than the Patriots, more people watching the Cats than the Super Bowl, and 37-3.

Listen to his call here and see if I missed anything...

House Democratic Whip Joni Jenkins and Vince Jarboe came by to talk about the opioid crisis in the Metro and an upcoming employer symposium to encourage business owners to hire those in recovery.

Get details on how to register for the free event here…

A lot of people seem to have lost the art of forgiveness…

Congressman John Yarmuth started by saying that his tweets about the Covington Catholic incident were legitimate and that he still believes the actions of the students was inappropriate. He also discussed the perceived lack of chaperones for the students and why they did not remove the students from the situation, the lack of credibility of Nick Sandmann’s statement and his interaction with Nathan Phillips, and the need to allow political speech to continue. The Congressman also touched on the possible endgame for the government shutdown.

Listen to his call here…

CEO of the Bluegrass Institute Jim Waters came by to talk about National School Choice Week and the need to increase school options for the children of the Commonwealth. He discussed the funding for charter schools and how they are set-up, scholarship tax credits, and more.

Old Joe thinks Stoops’ Troops could handle all of the NFL teams playing on championship weekend. And he can’t wait to see next year’s team. They’re gonna be the best team EVER!!!!

I’m not sure how that will work without Benny Snell and Josh Allen, but you can listen to Joe explain it here, plus add a few U of Smell jokes in there for fun…

Get details on the upcoming” A Taste of Corbett’s” event to benefit the family of Dean Corbett and Apron, Inc.’s next dine around event “Serving Those in the Weeds”.