Kentucky Edition

Kentucky Edition

KET presents a new weeknight series that features reporting from across Kentucky examining complex regional and statewide issues in relevant, meaningful ways. From education to the economy, agriculture to healthcare, business to the arts, Kentucky Edition, hosted by Renee Shaw, will summarize the day's major developments and explore Kentucky's fascinating people, places and events.

Episodes

January 15, 2026 26 mins
Boeing says it warned about part failure at center of UPS crash in Louisville, bills cracking down on distracting driving and addressing driver's license renewels clear a committee, and an interview with congressional candidate State Rep. Ryan Dotson.
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Debating the merits of universal pre-K in Kentucky, a lawmaker files a bill to return driver's license renewals to county officials, lawmakers discuss bills to help with the state's housing shortage, and the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case about transgender athletes.
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January 13, 2026 26 mins
The number of candidates vying to replace Kentucky's retiring U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell grows to 19, Louisville Public Media journalist Joe Sonka talks about why so many Republicans will be unchallenged this election year and how a new state law that went into effect January 1st aims to lower the number of colorectal cancer deaths in Kentucky.
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January 12, 2026 26 mins
A local abortion case fires up both sides of the debate in Frankfort, highlights from Kentucky Chamber Day, why Kentucky's Attorney General is suing a chatbot company, another possible measles exposure case in the state, and a look inside Central Kentucky's first medical marijuana dispensary.
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January 9, 2026 26 mins
A Bowling Green group is growing healthy food for their neighbors, but other lessons are taking root. It comes with a meaningful reminder about growing potential and community, making these gardeners the cream of the crop.
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January 8, 2026 26 mins
Governor Beshear delivers his 2026 State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address, a look at some of the early bills filed in the Kentucky General Assembly, Cameron makes his entry into the U.S. Senate race official, and details on the state's first digital ID platform.
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January 8, 2026 26 mins
The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly kicks off in a new and temporary building, Senate Democrats in Frankfort lay out their priorities for the new session, meet Kentucky's newest state senator, a warning about a measles outbreak in Northern Kentucky, and a rise in the number of whooping cough cases.
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January 8, 2026 26 mins
Lawmakers from Kentucky react to the capture of Venezuela's president, a look at new state laws on the books for 2026, why one community is concerned about license plate readers, and Congressman Barr campaigns on coal in Harlan.
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January 3, 2026 26 mins
Earlier this year, KET brought back our Education Matters series, focusing on different topics in the world of education for parents, teachers and students. This special episode of Kentucky Edition highlights some of those discussions.
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January 2, 2026 26 mins
On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're spotlighting agriculture and farming in Kentucky.
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January 1, 2026 26 mins
On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're highlighting some of the artists and crafts people around Kentucky.
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December 31, 2025 26 mins
A program showcasing the programs and pathways that are building tomorrow's workforce today.
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December 30, 2025 26 mins
A program focused on scams and why older Americans are often most at risk.
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December 27, 2025 26 mins
Stories about the medical innovations, research studies, and approaches happening in Kentucky that are improving lives and health outcomes.
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December 26, 2025 26 mins
A look at what parents and students should know about how to prepare for life after high school.
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December 25, 2025 26 mins
This show is a highlight of KET's ongoing aging series called The Next Chapter, which explores the rewards and challenges of growing older.
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December 24, 2025 26 mins
Tourism is big business in Kentucky. In 2024, tourism had a record $14.3 billion economic impact on the state. This show looks at some of the ways the Appalachian region is bringing in tourists and delighting the locals in Eastern Kentucky.
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December 24, 2025 26 mins
A look back at cities in Kentucky that are growing stronger economies and vibrant communities in this segment we call Mondays on Main.
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December 22, 2025 26 mins
Congressman Massie lays out how he expects Friday's deadline to release the Epstein files will go, Bob Babbage and Trey Grayson go Inside Kentucky Politics with Renee Shaw, and a toy drive in Eastern Kentucky.
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December 19, 2025 26 mins
Gov. Beshear discusses his plan to cut state spending to balance the budget, the state's highest court overturns a state law it previously said was constitutional, and tips for avoiding scams during the holiday season.
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