For four decades, the Bean Bash has raised funds for local nonprofits, with many of those years taking place at Turfway Park. But, the Florence race track is undergoing a renovation this year, and the Bean Bash is moving to a new location for 2017. RCN's Michael Monks talks with the Bean Bash's Donnie Martin and Shawn Carroll about the change.

The prestigious Covington Award is being bestowed upon its youngest-ever recipients: Paul Weckman and Emily Wolff, the couple behind popular restaurants Otto's and Frida, and several restoration projects involving previously neglected historic properties. Oh, and they do it all while raising five children in Mainstrasse Village where the family is active in re-energizing Goebel Park and other activities. They join RCN's Michael Monks for a chat about their lives.

What happens when the wacky late 80s/early 90s Bill & Ted film series collides with Cincinnati? Another nutty scavenger crawl from Keep Your Shirt On Covington. Missy & Amanda Spears discuss the details with RCN's Michael Monks.

It was barely six months ago that the Mainstrasse Village Associaton - producer of Covington's iconic German heritage festivals Maifest and Oktoberfest - was nearly bankrupt. The organization has restructured itself and is working to evolve its signature events as the entertainment district transforms into a regional destination. What's in store and what's next is discussed with MSVA reps RCN's Michael Monks.

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grime and NKY Chamber's Debby Shipp talk to RCN's Michael Monks about the Commonwealth's close business relationship with China.

What does Hotel Covington, the NKU Center for Economic Education, and Fitness have in common? The three collide in a special event this month called Fit in the City. Jeni Houser, Abdullah Al-Bahrani, and Billy Grise join RCN's Michael Monks to talk about it.

In 1981, Jeff Wilson was celebrating his 18th birthday and graduation from high school. But a trip to the gorge changed his life forever and now, 36 years later and living as a quadriplegic, Wilson and friends are raising funds to pay for a new van. Wilson and special event organizer Don Volpenhein join RCN's Michael Monks to talk about an upcoming fundraiser.

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear speaks on his opinion of the 2017 General Assembly session, his new video project to raise awareness of sexual assaults on campus, and his father, ex-Governor Steve Beshear's national rebuttal to President Donald Trump's address to Congress.

In an effort to rebuild progressive politics in Kentucky, former state auditor Adam Edelen has teamed up with popular Kentucky Sports Radio personality Matt Jones to form The New Kentucky Project. Edelen joins RCN's Michael Monks to talk about the progress made so far - in the age of Republican rule in Frankfort.

A second location, a big second anniversary party, and another possible collaboration with Graeter's Ice Cream? Braxton Brewing Company's Jake and Evan Rouse join RCN's Michael Monks to talk about all the excitement!