October 9, 2025 • 29 mins
Service, change, and tradition — three stories that define where Kentucky’s headed. Scott Fitzgerald explores a new way of serving those who’ve served, a turning point for drivers and buyers, and a nod to the sports that bring the Commonwealth together.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
And welcome to Kentucky Focus. So I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Coming up,
we'll explore how one organization is creating new opportunities across
the state and what a major shift in the auto
industry could mean for drivers and buyers alike. Plus, basketball
season is heating up here in the Commonwealth. What's got
fanned so excited this year? I'm Scott Fitzgerald and this
is Kentucky Focus.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Welcome to Kentucky Focus on the Kentucky News Network, the
show that looks at issues affecting the Commonwealth and its citizens.
We cover state politics, in history, human interest stories, sports,
and even entertainment. It's Kentucky Focus on kNN.
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Being blind doesn't always look how others may think.
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Stargart disease was supposed to define me.
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Ritinitis pingmentosa aimed to overwhelm my family.
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It tried to cut me down.
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A blinding eye disease intended to force me away from
doing what I.
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Was born to do.
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But it cannot.
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I have the tools.
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I will keep moving forward, pushing past the limits of
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The mission of Kentucky State Police is a safeguard and
enforce the laws across the commonwealth. One of our priorities
is making sure families across our New Kentucky home are safe,
not only safe, but also they feel safe. When we
have someone that commits a crime, and we want to
ensure that those pay their debt to society, and they do.
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But once they finish that, and that's when we want
to incorporate these re entry programs for those.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
To be able to go back in their communities.
Speaker 10 (02:39):
And what that does and that they become contributed members
is society. They have an income they can provide for
their family, and by that then they're not committing further offenses,
which makes Kentucky a safer place. And by Kentucky being
a safer place, that's also safer for law enforcement across
their commonwealth. Now we will collaborate with other public agencies
and other law enforcement antithies to ensure that people can
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have a better laugh for themselves in their family.
Speaker 5 (03:08):
What does life after service look like?
Speaker 11 (03:10):
Kicking back, taking it easy? We believe it looks a
little different. Looks like leading for all veterans, helping shape
policies to make certain they get the benefits they've earned,
and ensuring every veteran's voice is heard. It looks like
advancing to meet today's veterans where they are, lifting them
up and strengthening the bond that unites us. It looks
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like serving when disaster strikes, with boots on the ground,
helping our communities recover and rebuild, from the Capitol to
our hometowns.
Speaker 5 (03:42):
You don't just show up when it's easy.
Speaker 11 (03:45):
We show up when it matters, because the Veterans mission
never truly ends, and neither does ours. The VFW Still leading,
still advancing, still serving.
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Get involved at still Serving dot org.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott, it's Gerald. Joining
us today is Mark Homan, Chief Financial Officer of Goodwill Kentucky.
Mark and his team have been instrumental in helping the
organization donate over thirty thousand dollars in vounchers the Lexington
VA Healthcare System and that supports veterans across the state.
Goodwill Kentucky has now partnered with the VA for the
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seventh year in a row, helping veterans success clothing, household essentials,
and employment resources. Hey Mark, thanks for taking time to
join us.
Speaker 12 (04:34):
Got thank you very much for taking the time. We're
excited to be here, Mark.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
This partnership has been going strong since twenty nineteen. Can
you talk about why supporting veterans is such a priority
for Goodwill Kentucky.
Speaker 12 (04:44):
Well, we have all several of us have personal connections
with veterans, and we'll speak to that, but we have
an alignment with our missions. I mean, both of us
are considered outreach mechanisms for people who are in poverty,
people who are of VA social workers, good Will career coaches.
We're really working on the same stuff and there was
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a natural fit for us with our broad based stores
across the state. And when VA came to us in
twenty nineteen and said, you know, we're running these little
pole's closets, they're possible for us. Is there something we
can do together?
Speaker 5 (05:19):
And we jumped at the chance.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Mark Coleman's joining US chief Financial ob serve Goodwill Kentucky.
Is they contribute to helping our veterans around the state
and Mark, the organization has donated over one hundred and
eighty thousand dollars in bounchers so far. How do you
ensure that these resources make it to the most are
that make really the most impact for veterans in need?
Speaker 12 (05:38):
So what we do is we provide vouchers and it
kind of gives dignity for folks that are in need,
veterans in need. So you can imagine a Foreign Service
officer who's living in Corbett, living in Middlesborough, far parts
of Kentucky. They may have trouble getting to say Lexington
to the VA Hospital in Lexington, so they can just
walk right into a store with dignity and shot up
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with their voucher with their gift card basically, and it
gives them the household things they need, clothing, and it
allows VA just to they don't have to do the
closed closets anymore. They can focus their resources on helping veterans,
you know, take that next step out of escaping poverty.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
You know, as someone who uses Goodwill, I love I
get my genes a Goodwill to be honest with you, Mark,
because I get them at a good price, because they
are so expensive. And again Mark Homan joining us chief
financial Officer of Goodwill Kentucky helping out veterans in Mark,
these vouchers can be used for essentials as you mentioned,
and they also connect veterans with career coaching and job opportunities.
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Can you explain how Goodwill Kentucky bridges that gap between
well immediate needs and long term independence.
Speaker 12 (06:41):
Absolutely, that's the first of all scart. That is our mission.
It is to help Kentuckians find pathways out of poverty.
So while we are glad to work with the veterans
who are have an immediate need like clothing or household
essential or toaster, what do you need? We want them
truly to have dignity, to have self sufficient and see
into escape poverty. And the way we do that two ways.
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One through our stores, so getting a job's essential. We
believe in the power of work. And two we have
twelve opportunity centers across the state, so for this area
of the veterans that we we help.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
We have one in.
Speaker 12 (07:16):
Somerset, We've got one in Corbin, Morehead, Pikeville, Paduke, all
across the state and they can come in, get a
career coach, one on one coaching, and then take courses,
get those soft skills, take computer courses.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
They want to get.
Speaker 12 (07:30):
Into a specific and maybe they need a CDL license.
Speaker 5 (07:34):
Okay, we'll get you.
Speaker 12 (07:35):
We'll get you going on that and then get them
a job and then get them a better job. So
it's exciting to work especially with veterans. I have both
my parents are our Navy veterans, so I'm proud to
partner with the VA and we really love the leadership there.
They're just amazing and I think we're going to deepen
the partnership. So it's really exciting.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
It's going to lead me into my next question again,
Mark Holman joining US chief financial Officer of Goodwill Kentucky.
He and his team, of course instrument I know they've
donated thirty thousand dollars in bounders to help veterans across
the state doing good work. And that leads me right
up to my next question, Mark, looking ahead, how do
you hope to achieve or what do you hope to
achieve with this partnership in the coming years.
Speaker 12 (08:14):
Well, it was we had the director of the VA
Hospitals for Lexington in all eastern parts of Kentucky, I
think forty five counties, and you know he's looking at
our really our operations center. We were in Lexington at
the time and understanding that we're more than just a store.
We have logistics, we have warehousing, we have trucking and
those jobs. These are great jobs. People with military backgrounds
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could be a great fit for some of our jobs. Additionally,
people who walk into our opportunity centers. You know, the
VA has a lot of jobs, so veterans that come
in need help with us. So really partnering, deepening our partnership.
So we've really got our career coaches at our opportunity
centers and the career coaches and social workers who are
at the VA kind of deepening that partnership because we're
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just so colo aligned. And as I mentioned, you know
Mark Daniel, he's he's a vice president of retail operations.
He's a veteran himself. His direct report was a marine officer,
another direct report. So you've just got a lot of
people who love the US military and what the sacrifices
they've made, and regardless of the situations that's happened after,
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we're helping them with a second chance. And it's as
I said, I could be happier to do this, and
as you mentioned, it's got one hundred and eighty thousand
so far, but that's just a beginning.
Speaker 5 (09:29):
That's just a start. We want to do more.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Wow. Okay, Mark, So for anyone who's listening now, whether
they're a veteran, maybe they're they loved one of a
veteran or a friend of a veteran that says, hey,
I know somebody who can benefit from this. How do
they get involved in this? How can they get hold
of a vouncher and maybe if they want to help
out a good well or even seek employment.
Speaker 12 (09:45):
Absolutely, So all those things are great. So yeah, start
with our website Goodwill ky dot org. You can call
or directly at any of our opportunity says. You can
walk right in the door, sa ge, how can I help?
If you want to volunteer, if you want a job,
you can go to our website again, oky dot org,
click on jobs. There's I think we probably have over
one hundred jobs open right now, so they're available from
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retail stores to truck drivers to people who work at
an office.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
So we need all those jobs. And market's clear that
Goodwill Kentucky is doing more than just providing bouncers. As
you mentioned, you're helping veterans build a path to self
sufficiency and independence. And I just I can't I'm a
veteran myself, and I can't thank you for sharing with me. Yeah,
I can't thank you for sharing your service. Well, I
appreciate that, buddy, And again, thanks for sharing your insight,
and please give our best to all the good people
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at Goodwill and for all the work they do to
support those who have served our country. And this has
been a real treat to be able to speak to
you and to find out that this is out there
for folks, because I had no idea until I got
hold of the release that you put out. So this
is outstanding and we'll get the word out statewide for sure.
Speaker 5 (10:46):
We appreciate it.
Speaker 1 (10:47):
Thanks for what you do.
Speaker 5 (10:48):
Again.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
Thanks de Mark Coleman with Goodwill Kentucky for sharing how
their programs continue to make a difference across the commonwealth.
Up next, we'll shift gears and talk about the changing
landscape of the auto industry and what that means. I
was across the state. I'm Scott Fitzgerald and this is
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Speaker 1 (15:04):
Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. Ti'm Scott Fitzgerald. Well, a
major change for electric vehicle buyers. The federal tax credit
is now history. The incentive ended September thirtieth, and experts
say this marks a new era for evs. With the
government's spport, gun automakers are now turning the new strategies
and buyers are focusing on price, value and design. Joining
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us is Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly Bluebook, to
explain what this shift means for consumers and where the
best deals might be found. Brian, thanks so much for
taking time to join us again.
Speaker 13 (15:35):
Buddy.
Speaker 1 (15:36):
We'll glad to have you back here in Kentucky Focus.
Let me start by asking what does the end of
the federal ev incentive mean for buyers.
Speaker 19 (15:43):
Well, for those looking for an electric car, it means
that they may have to pay a little bit more,
or at the very least they're not going to get
a discount. In the end, it could be good for
electric cars in the long run, but in the short
term it's going to mean slower sales for evs.
Speaker 1 (15:58):
Again, we're talking with Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly
blue Book, and we're talking about the federal tax credit
that's ending for those who want to buy an electric
vehicle and Brian, why might EV prices continue to fall
even without government support.
Speaker 19 (16:11):
Well, for those looking for an electric car, it means
that they may have to pay a little bit more,
or at the very least they're not going to get
a discount. In the end, it could be good for
electric cars in the long run, but in the short
term it's going to mean slower sales for EV's.
Speaker 1 (16:26):
And how do EV's compare it to let's say, gas
powered cars and price and value. We're spending a few
quality moments with Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly blue Book,
and of course, the federal tax credit for those who
want to buy an electric vehicle is now history. So
what does that mean moving forward? And Brian, how do
used EV's compared to say, gas powered cars in price
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and value?
Speaker 19 (16:47):
Used EV's compare very favorably. Electric vehicles depreciate very rapidly,
and so that's great news for someone looking to buy
a used electric car. And remember the warranties are usually
very long on these cars. Eight year or one hundred
thousand miles is common, so the first two or even
three buyers aren't gonna have to worry about maintenance or
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even the battery going bad or any of those things
that you hear. So buying a used EV can work
out quite well for most consumers.
Speaker 1 (17:15):
What strategies are automakers using to keep EV sales moving?
Brian Moody is our guest. He is the executive editor
at Kelly Bluebook. And again, the federal tanks credit for
those wanting to buy an electric vehicle ended on September thirtieth.
Brian is here to kind of break down what that
means to Alma's moving forward, and Brian, what should buyers
know before entering this next phase of the EV market?
Speaker 19 (17:35):
The next phase of EV market has to be that
the cars are for the mainstream. It's no longer enough
that the novelty of it is that it's electric, or
that you plug it in or it doesn't use gas.
The next stage is to have those electric cars compete
on an even playing field with other types of vehicles hybrid,
plug in, hybrid, diesel, and even just gasoline only. They'll
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have to offer this value the same features and the
same durability and reliability as those other types of cars,
and for a moderate price, or even a better price
than those other vehicles.
Speaker 1 (18:10):
And finally, Brian, before we let you go, where can
we go and learn more? We want to do some
more research on this.
Speaker 19 (18:15):
For more information, you can go to Kelly Bluebook's website,
which is KBB dot com and there's lots of great
information there about new cars, used cars, and course electric vehicles.
Speaker 1 (18:24):
Again, thank you to Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly Bluebook,
for offering some great insight into the next phase of
the EV market, where following prices and bigger discounts may
keep sales charged up even without government incentives. And again,
just to be to range. For more information, you can
visit KBB dot com. When we come back. What's got
sports fans here in the common well so excited home basketball.
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Of course, we'll take a look at some of the
teams are on the state. I'm Scott Fitzgerald and this
is Kentucky Folkia.
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And welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Basketball
season is back in the Bluegrass, from Paduka to Ashlynn,
from Louisville to Bowling Green, and of course right in
the middle in Lexington, well Hope springs eternal. Right, Let's
take a look at what's ahead on the hardwood this season,
starting in Lexington, where Mark Pope's second season at Kentucky
brings one of the nation's toughest schedules twenty one games
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against last year's NCAA Tournament teams. Greay coach Mark Polpe
he admits the game is getting better when everyone else
gets better.
Speaker 23 (20:55):
The beauty of this deal is the rivalries. I think
Indiana is going to be way better. I think getting
way better in conference. Rivals continue to get way better.
Speaker 5 (21:04):
How is supposed to be?
Speaker 23 (21:06):
This game is great. You know North Carolina is going
to be better this year. I love when the competition
is elite level, it gets really fun and salty and competitively.
Speaker 1 (21:17):
The Cats tip things off November fourth against Nichols, then
jump right into rivalry mode when Louisville visits trup Arenaw
November eleventh, and in national showdowns with Michigan State, North Carolina, Indiana,
and Gonzaga Big Blue Nation, they'll get plenty of marquee matchups.
Returning stars Colin Chandler, Brendan Garrison, and otega Oway lead charge,
along side well the top transfer class that could have
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the Wildcats back in the Sweet sixteen and beyond. Over
in Louisville. The Cardinals opened their season November third against
just South Carolina, and they'll be one of the most
visible teams in the country with at least nine national
TV appearances. Cardinals, of course hosting that big rivalry game
with Kentucky. As we mentioned, they'll face Indiana, Memphis, and
Tennessee and a challenging non conference ran for coach pack Kelsey,
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who's the reigning ACC Coach of the Year after just
his first year at the Helm. What's different this year
from last year?
Speaker 24 (22:07):
Obviously, the expectations are through the roof. People are talking
about this in final four National championship aspirations like we
don't pay attention to Anny at that crap. It's about
tomorrow's practice at three o'clock. Try to have the best
one in the country and open. The outcome takes care
of itself.
Speaker 1 (22:22):
The spotlight moment for the Cards, however, comes out in
December thirteenth, when Louisville retires Junior Bridgeman's number ten jersey
during the Memphis game, A well deserved honner won the
program's all time greats over to Bowling Green. Western Kentucky
looks to keep climbing under second year head coach Hank
Clona Onltoppers take on Eastern Kentucky November tenth, then head
to the Bahamas for the Battle for Atlantis. That's a
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tournament that could define their early season. A veteran roster
and of balance schedule, Western could make some bous season noise.
Speaking of Eastern Kentucky, A. W. Hamilton's Colonels aren't rebuilding.
The reloading as we mentioned, no faced Western early along
with Vanderbilt, then battle kent State and Wichita State before
as some play opens in January, you can expect A. W.
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Hamilton's high tempo, high energy style come to full force
in Ridgemond. In the Ohio Valley Conference. Morehead State and
Murray State both enter year two undernon leadership. Jonathan Maddock's
Eagles start a brutal stretch against wake Forest, Georgia and
Clemson Well new Murray State head coach Ryan Miller, brother
of Arizona Sean Miller, as Racer fans buzzing. They'll face
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Morehead on December twod and Open Missouri Valley play against
Drake just before Christmas. So, whether Kentucky is chasing national glory,
Louisville looking for their breakthrough, or the Hilltoppers, Colonel's Eagles
and Racers writing their next chapters, one things for sure.
Basketball is back in the Bluegrass, and of course we
hear in the Commonwealth are ready to tip it off.
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I'm Scott Fitzjoeld and we're back to wrap things up
after this. You are listening to Kentucky Focus.
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That'll wrap up this week's show. Of course, our thanks
to Brian Mody from Kelly Blue Book and Mark Hallman
at Goodwill Kentucky. For more information on today's stories, you
can simply visit Kelly Bluebook online at KBB dot com,
and to learn how your donations can make a difference
to our veterans here at home, head to Goodwill ky
dot org. As another exciting college basketball season tips off,
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we of course want to wish all our Kentucky teams
a safe and successful as well as a memorable year
on the court. And most of all, thanks to you,
our listeners, for making Kentucky Focus part of your week.
We truly truly appreciate you. I'm in support. I'm Scott
Fitzjoe For all of us at the Kentucky News Network
and Kentucky Focus. I say, be safe, be supportive, and
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And welcome to Kentucky Focus. So I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Coming up,
we'll explore how one organization is creating new opportunities across
the state and what a major shift in the auto
industry could mean for drivers and buyers alike. Plus, basketball
season is heating up here in the Commonwealth. What's got
fanned so excited this year? I'm Scott Fitzgerald and this
is Kentucky Focus.
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Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott, it's Gerald. Joining
us today is Mark Homan, Chief Financial Officer of Goodwill Kentucky.
Mark and his team have been instrumental in helping the
organization donate over thirty thousand dollars in vounchers the Lexington
VA Healthcare System and that supports veterans across the state.
Goodwill Kentucky has now partnered with the VA for the
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seventh year in a row, helping veterans success clothing, household essentials,
and employment resources. Hey Mark, thanks for taking time to
join us.
Speaker 12 (04:34):
Got thank you very much for taking the time. We're
excited to be here, Mark.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
This partnership has been going strong since twenty nineteen. Can
you talk about why supporting veterans is such a priority
for Goodwill Kentucky.
Speaker 12 (04:44):
Well, we have all several of us have personal connections
with veterans, and we'll speak to that, but we have
an alignment with our missions. I mean, both of us
are considered outreach mechanisms for people who are in poverty,
people who are of VA social workers, good Will career coaches.
We're really working on the same stuff and there was
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a natural fit for us with our broad based stores
across the state. And when VA came to us in
twenty nineteen and said, you know, we're running these little
pole's closets, they're possible for us. Is there something we
can do together?
Speaker 5 (05:19):
And we jumped at the chance.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Mark Coleman's joining US chief Financial ob serve Goodwill Kentucky.
Is they contribute to helping our veterans around the state
and Mark, the organization has donated over one hundred and
eighty thousand dollars in bounchers so far. How do you
ensure that these resources make it to the most are
that make really the most impact for veterans in need?
Speaker 12 (05:38):
So what we do is we provide vouchers and it
kind of gives dignity for folks that are in need,
veterans in need. So you can imagine a Foreign Service
officer who's living in Corbett, living in Middlesborough, far parts
of Kentucky. They may have trouble getting to say Lexington
to the VA Hospital in Lexington, so they can just
walk right into a store with dignity and shot up
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with their voucher with their gift card basically, and it
gives them the household things they need, clothing, and it
allows VA just to they don't have to do the
closed closets anymore. They can focus their resources on helping veterans,
you know, take that next step out of escaping poverty.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
You know, as someone who uses Goodwill, I love I
get my genes a Goodwill to be honest with you, Mark,
because I get them at a good price, because they
are so expensive. And again Mark Homan joining us chief
financial Officer of Goodwill Kentucky helping out veterans in Mark,
these vouchers can be used for essentials as you mentioned,
and they also connect veterans with career coaching and job opportunities.
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Can you explain how Goodwill Kentucky bridges that gap between
well immediate needs and long term independence.
Speaker 12 (06:41):
Absolutely, that's the first of all scart. That is our mission.
It is to help Kentuckians find pathways out of poverty.
So while we are glad to work with the veterans
who are have an immediate need like clothing or household
essential or toaster, what do you need? We want them
truly to have dignity, to have self sufficient and see
into escape poverty. And the way we do that two ways.
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One through our stores, so getting a job's essential. We
believe in the power of work. And two we have
twelve opportunity centers across the state, so for this area
of the veterans that we we help.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
We have one in.
Speaker 12 (07:16):
Somerset, We've got one in Corbin, Morehead, Pikeville, Paduke, all
across the state and they can come in, get a
career coach, one on one coaching, and then take courses,
get those soft skills, take computer courses.
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They want to get.
Speaker 12 (07:30):
Into a specific and maybe they need a CDL license.
Speaker 5 (07:34):
Okay, we'll get you.
Speaker 12 (07:35):
We'll get you going on that and then get them
a job and then get them a better job. So
it's exciting to work especially with veterans. I have both
my parents are our Navy veterans, so I'm proud to
partner with the VA and we really love the leadership there.
They're just amazing and I think we're going to deepen
the partnership. So it's really exciting.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
It's going to lead me into my next question again,
Mark Holman joining US chief financial Officer of Goodwill Kentucky.
He and his team, of course instrument I know they've
donated thirty thousand dollars in bounders to help veterans across
the state doing good work. And that leads me right
up to my next question, Mark, looking ahead, how do
you hope to achieve or what do you hope to
achieve with this partnership in the coming years.
Speaker 12 (08:14):
Well, it was we had the director of the VA
Hospitals for Lexington in all eastern parts of Kentucky, I
think forty five counties, and you know he's looking at
our really our operations center. We were in Lexington at
the time and understanding that we're more than just a store.
We have logistics, we have warehousing, we have trucking and
those jobs. These are great jobs. People with military backgrounds
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could be a great fit for some of our jobs. Additionally,
people who walk into our opportunity centers. You know, the
VA has a lot of jobs, so veterans that come
in need help with us. So really partnering, deepening our partnership.
So we've really got our career coaches at our opportunity
centers and the career coaches and social workers who are
at the VA kind of deepening that partnership because we're
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just so colo aligned. And as I mentioned, you know
Mark Daniel, he's he's a vice president of retail operations.
He's a veteran himself. His direct report was a marine officer,
another direct report. So you've just got a lot of
people who love the US military and what the sacrifices
they've made, and regardless of the situations that's happened after,
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we're helping them with a second chance. And it's as
I said, I could be happier to do this, and
as you mentioned, it's got one hundred and eighty thousand
so far, but that's just a beginning.
Speaker 5 (09:29):
That's just a start. We want to do more.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Wow. Okay, Mark, So for anyone who's listening now, whether
they're a veteran, maybe they're they loved one of a
veteran or a friend of a veteran that says, hey,
I know somebody who can benefit from this. How do
they get involved in this? How can they get hold
of a vouncher and maybe if they want to help
out a good well or even seek employment.
Speaker 12 (09:45):
Absolutely, So all those things are great. So yeah, start
with our website Goodwill ky dot org. You can call
or directly at any of our opportunity says. You can
walk right in the door, sa ge, how can I help?
If you want to volunteer, if you want a job,
you can go to our website again, oky dot org,
click on jobs. There's I think we probably have over
one hundred jobs open right now, so they're available from
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retail stores to truck drivers to people who work at
an office.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
So we need all those jobs. And market's clear that
Goodwill Kentucky is doing more than just providing bouncers. As
you mentioned, you're helping veterans build a path to self
sufficiency and independence. And I just I can't I'm a
veteran myself, and I can't thank you for sharing with me. Yeah,
I can't thank you for sharing your service. Well, I
appreciate that, buddy, And again, thanks for sharing your insight,
and please give our best to all the good people
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at Goodwill and for all the work they do to
support those who have served our country. And this has
been a real treat to be able to speak to
you and to find out that this is out there
for folks, because I had no idea until I got
hold of the release that you put out. So this
is outstanding and we'll get the word out statewide for sure.
Speaker 5 (10:46):
We appreciate it.
Speaker 1 (10:47):
Thanks for what you do.
Speaker 5 (10:48):
Again.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
Thanks de Mark Coleman with Goodwill Kentucky for sharing how
their programs continue to make a difference across the commonwealth.
Up next, we'll shift gears and talk about the changing
landscape of the auto industry and what that means. I
was across the state. I'm Scott Fitzgerald and this is
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Speaker 1 (15:04):
Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. Ti'm Scott Fitzgerald. Well, a
major change for electric vehicle buyers. The federal tax credit
is now history. The incentive ended September thirtieth, and experts
say this marks a new era for evs. With the
government's spport, gun automakers are now turning the new strategies
and buyers are focusing on price, value and design. Joining
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us is Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly Bluebook, to
explain what this shift means for consumers and where the
best deals might be found. Brian, thanks so much for
taking time to join us again.
Speaker 13 (15:35):
Buddy.
Speaker 1 (15:36):
We'll glad to have you back here in Kentucky Focus.
Let me start by asking what does the end of
the federal ev incentive mean for buyers.
Speaker 19 (15:43):
Well, for those looking for an electric car, it means
that they may have to pay a little bit more,
or at the very least they're not going to get
a discount. In the end, it could be good for
electric cars in the long run, but in the short
term it's going to mean slower sales for evs.
Speaker 1 (15:58):
Again, we're talking with Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly
blue Book, and we're talking about the federal tax credit
that's ending for those who want to buy an electric
vehicle and Brian, why might EV prices continue to fall
even without government support.
Speaker 19 (16:11):
Well, for those looking for an electric car, it means
that they may have to pay a little bit more,
or at the very least they're not going to get
a discount. In the end, it could be good for
electric cars in the long run, but in the short
term it's going to mean slower sales for EV's.
Speaker 1 (16:26):
And how do EV's compare it to let's say, gas
powered cars and price and value. We're spending a few
quality moments with Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly blue Book,
and of course, the federal tax credit for those who
want to buy an electric vehicle is now history. So
what does that mean moving forward? And Brian, how do
used EV's compared to say, gas powered cars in price
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and value?
Speaker 19 (16:47):
Used EV's compare very favorably. Electric vehicles depreciate very rapidly,
and so that's great news for someone looking to buy
a used electric car. And remember the warranties are usually
very long on these cars. Eight year or one hundred
thousand miles is common, so the first two or even
three buyers aren't gonna have to worry about maintenance or
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even the battery going bad or any of those things
that you hear. So buying a used EV can work
out quite well for most consumers.
Speaker 1 (17:15):
What strategies are automakers using to keep EV sales moving?
Brian Moody is our guest. He is the executive editor
at Kelly Bluebook. And again, the federal tanks credit for
those wanting to buy an electric vehicle ended on September thirtieth.
Brian is here to kind of break down what that
means to Alma's moving forward, and Brian, what should buyers
know before entering this next phase of the EV market?
Speaker 19 (17:35):
The next phase of EV market has to be that
the cars are for the mainstream. It's no longer enough
that the novelty of it is that it's electric, or
that you plug it in or it doesn't use gas.
The next stage is to have those electric cars compete
on an even playing field with other types of vehicles hybrid,
plug in, hybrid, diesel, and even just gasoline only. They'll
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have to offer this value the same features and the
same durability and reliability as those other types of cars,
and for a moderate price, or even a better price
than those other vehicles.
Speaker 1 (18:10):
And finally, Brian, before we let you go, where can
we go and learn more? We want to do some
more research on this.
Speaker 19 (18:15):
For more information, you can go to Kelly Bluebook's website,
which is KBB dot com and there's lots of great
information there about new cars, used cars, and course electric vehicles.
Speaker 1 (18:24):
Again, thank you to Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelly Bluebook,
for offering some great insight into the next phase of
the EV market, where following prices and bigger discounts may
keep sales charged up even without government incentives. And again,
just to be to range. For more information, you can
visit KBB dot com. When we come back. What's got
sports fans here in the common well so excited home basketball.
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Of course, we'll take a look at some of the
teams are on the state. I'm Scott Fitzgerald and this
is Kentucky Folkia.
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And welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Basketball
season is back in the Bluegrass, from Paduka to Ashlynn,
from Louisville to Bowling Green, and of course right in
the middle in Lexington, well Hope springs eternal. Right, Let's
take a look at what's ahead on the hardwood this season,
starting in Lexington, where Mark Pope's second season at Kentucky
brings one of the nation's toughest schedules twenty one games
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against last year's NCAA Tournament teams. Greay coach Mark Polpe
he admits the game is getting better when everyone else
gets better.
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The beauty of this deal is the rivalries. I think
Indiana is going to be way better. I think getting
way better in conference. Rivals continue to get way better.
Speaker 5 (21:04):
How is supposed to be?
Speaker 23 (21:06):
This game is great. You know North Carolina is going
to be better this year. I love when the competition
is elite level, it gets really fun and salty and competitively.
Speaker 1 (21:17):
The Cats tip things off November fourth against Nichols, then
jump right into rivalry mode when Louisville visits trup Arenaw
November eleventh, and in national showdowns with Michigan State, North Carolina, Indiana,
and Gonzaga Big Blue Nation, they'll get plenty of marquee matchups.
Returning stars Colin Chandler, Brendan Garrison, and otega Oway lead charge,
along side well the top transfer class that could have
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the Wildcats back in the Sweet sixteen and beyond. Over
in Louisville. The Cardinals opened their season November third against
just South Carolina, and they'll be one of the most
visible teams in the country with at least nine national
TV appearances. Cardinals, of course hosting that big rivalry game
with Kentucky. As we mentioned, they'll face Indiana, Memphis, and
Tennessee and a challenging non conference ran for coach pack Kelsey,
(22:01):
who's the reigning ACC Coach of the Year after just
his first year at the Helm. What's different this year
from last year?
Speaker 24 (22:07):
Obviously, the expectations are through the roof. People are talking
about this in final four National championship aspirations like we
don't pay attention to Anny at that crap. It's about
tomorrow's practice at three o'clock. Try to have the best
one in the country and open. The outcome takes care
of itself.
Speaker 1 (22:22):
The spotlight moment for the Cards, however, comes out in
December thirteenth, when Louisville retires Junior Bridgeman's number ten jersey
during the Memphis game, A well deserved honner won the
program's all time greats over to Bowling Green. Western Kentucky
looks to keep climbing under second year head coach Hank
Clona Onltoppers take on Eastern Kentucky November tenth, then head
to the Bahamas for the Battle for Atlantis. That's a
(22:43):
tournament that could define their early season. A veteran roster
and of balance schedule, Western could make some bous season noise.
Speaking of Eastern Kentucky, A. W. Hamilton's Colonels aren't rebuilding.
The reloading as we mentioned, no faced Western early along
with Vanderbilt, then battle kent State and Wichita State before
as some play opens in January, you can expect A. W.
(23:05):
Hamilton's high tempo, high energy style come to full force
in Ridgemond. In the Ohio Valley Conference. Morehead State and
Murray State both enter year two undernon leadership. Jonathan Maddock's
Eagles start a brutal stretch against wake Forest, Georgia and
Clemson Well new Murray State head coach Ryan Miller, brother
of Arizona Sean Miller, as Racer fans buzzing. They'll face
(23:25):
Morehead on December twod and Open Missouri Valley play against
Drake just before Christmas. So, whether Kentucky is chasing national glory,
Louisville looking for their breakthrough, or the Hilltoppers, Colonel's Eagles
and Racers writing their next chapters, one things for sure.
Basketball is back in the Bluegrass, and of course we
hear in the Commonwealth are ready to tip it off.
(23:47):
I'm Scott Fitzjoeld and we're back to wrap things up
after this. You are listening to Kentucky Focus.
Speaker 25 (23:56):
The Alzheimer's Association and the AD Council present the story
of Tom and Levi.
Speaker 5 (24:01):
Tom is the smartest man I know.
Speaker 26 (24:03):
He's been a professor at two major university. He's been
a teacher for over forty years.
Speaker 13 (24:07):
One day he.
Speaker 26 (24:08):
Told me that he was having problems in his classes.
I think one of the students had asked the question
and he didn't.
Speaker 13 (24:15):
Remember the answer.
Speaker 26 (24:16):
And I also noticed that he was letting his class
out earlier than they were supposed to let out, and
he was telling them that he was doing it as
a favor to them, but I think in reality, he
just wanted to get out of there. I was really
starting to worry because I saw something that's wrong.
Speaker 13 (24:31):
Levi and I talked about out would change our lives,
but he was there beside me, and my love for
him was just immense.
Speaker 25 (24:42):
When something feels different, it could be Alzheimer's. Now is
the time to talk. Visit alz dot org slash our
stories to learn more. A message from the Alzheimer's Association
and the AD Council.
Speaker 7 (24:54):
Only one in five people with autism are employed, despite
many having the skill set and desire to work.
Speaker 1 (25:00):
Because employers don't know what kind of jobs they can do.
Like what about a programmer.
Speaker 7 (25:04):
That's a job for someone with autism.
Speaker 1 (25:06):
How about a healthcare worker?
Speaker 7 (25:07):
Yep, that is too People with autism can do a
lot of different jobs, but often get overlooked due to
outdated stigmas introducing Win by Autism Speaks. We help businesses
lead the way in inclusive hiring.
Speaker 1 (25:19):
What about a ranch hand?
Speaker 7 (25:21):
To learn more, go to Autism Speaks dot org, slash
win and.
Speaker 1 (25:25):
That'll wrap up this week's show. Of course, our thanks
to Brian Mody from Kelly Blue Book and Mark Hallman
at Goodwill Kentucky. For more information on today's stories, you
can simply visit Kelly Bluebook online at KBB dot com,
and to learn how your donations can make a difference
to our veterans here at home, head to Goodwill ky
dot org. As another exciting college basketball season tips off,
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we of course want to wish all our Kentucky teams
a safe and successful as well as a memorable year
on the court. And most of all, thanks to you,
our listeners, for making Kentucky Focus part of your week.
We truly truly appreciate you. I'm in support. I'm Scott
Fitzjoe For all of us at the Kentucky News Network
and Kentucky Focus. I say, be safe, be supportive, and
(26:08):
take care of each other. We want you back for
next week's show. Have a great week. We'll talk to
you next time on Kentucky.
Speaker 2 (26:13):
Focus Kentucky Focus on the Kentucky News Network, the show
that looks at issues affecting the Commonwealth and it's citizens.
We cover state politics and history, human interest stories, sports,
and even entertainment. It's Kentucky Focus on kNN.
Speaker 20 (26:33):
I was in the hospital with my son for eighteen months.
Speaker 16 (26:36):
When he got injured.
Speaker 25 (26:38):
I wasn't prepared, but I knew I had to be strong.
Speaker 7 (26:41):
When I was told about John's injury, I was in
complete shock. I just remember rushing into his room and
giving him a big hug and letting him know I
was there.
Speaker 27 (26:49):
These veterans and families are just a few of the
heroes we serve at homes for our troops. For thousands
of severely injured veterans, everyday life is filled with barriers.
Speaker 21 (26:59):
That was really love the little things throughout the house,
counters so you can't roll up to.
Speaker 1 (27:03):
At a drag my wheelchair downsteps.
Speaker 25 (27:05):
I want to help, but he is so determined.
Speaker 27 (27:08):
At homes for our troops, we build specially adapted custom
homes with features like wheelchair access, roll in showers, and
automatic door openers that allow them to function independently and
focus on their recovery. And family.
Speaker 1 (27:22):
His house, his freedom, It's hope, it's that new beginning.
Speaker 25 (27:26):
This house has given me my family back.
Speaker 27 (27:29):
To learn more, visit HFOTUSA dot org.
Speaker 24 (27:33):
I need to file my tax return right the first time?
Speaker 13 (27:35):
How can I be sure to do that?
Speaker 5 (27:37):
Doing your taxes yourself?
Speaker 28 (27:39):
Using e file is the best way to file an
accurate tax return. Mistakes can delay your refund, so spend
an extra few minutes making sure you can file an
accurate return first time around. Avoid common errors by spelling
all names correctly and using correct SoCs security numbers.
Speaker 8 (27:53):
Double check your.
Speaker 28 (27:54):
Bank account numbers for direct deposit and double check your
math too. Oh yeah, don't forget to sign and date
your return.
Speaker 5 (28:02):
We didn't know what takes back. We were just just
left in a hotel.
Speaker 1 (28:05):
My mom was doing drugs in the house.
Speaker 22 (28:09):
Tay and Brianna spent years of their childhood in homes
that weren't safe. They were placed in foster care and
longed for a permanent, loving home.
Speaker 5 (28:21):
I didn't know what my future was.
Speaker 7 (28:22):
I wouldn't speak to anyone.
Speaker 5 (28:24):
I was afraid of everything.
Speaker 22 (28:26):
With help from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Brianna
and Tay were adopted and now feel excited about their futures.
Speaker 4 (28:35):
I'm studying to be a chef and i really want
to travel the world.
Speaker 11 (28:39):
I'm going to be a mechanic, and I could focus
on my career right now.
Speaker 22 (28:44):
In the United States, there are more than one hundred
thousand children in foster care just like Brianna and Tay,
who need a family. Now. Learn how you can help
at Dave Thomasfoundation dot org.
Speaker 29 (29:01):
The best words to hear at the TSA security checkpoint.
You're good to go, so check before you jet. Avoid
delays at TSA security checkpoints by making sure you have
an acceptable form of ID that means a real ID, passport,
or other acceptable forms of identification.
Speaker 20 (29:18):
Visit TSA dot gov slash id to check the full
list of acceptable IDs. Avoid travel delays by checking ID
requirements and you're good to go.
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