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

July 2, 2025

July 3, 2025 • 27 mins
Kentucky's congressmen fight for and against the President's tax and spending bill, what an audit reveals about the KDE, and tips for staying safe during the holiday weekend.
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July 1, 2025

July 2, 2025 • 27 mins
The U.S. Senator narrowly passed President Trump's tax and budget bill, Kentuckians debate the impact of the bill, Elon Musk says he'll help Congressman Massie win re-election, Dr. Steven Stack discusses the measles outbreak in Central Kentucky, and lawmakers discuss solutions for increasing affordable housing.
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June 30, 2025

July 1, 2025 • 27 mins
A confirmed measles outbreak in Central Kentucky, the Kentucky connection to recent SCOTUS rulings, remembering an icon in horse racing, thousands show up to see the General Lee jump a Kentucky fountain, and a look back at the history of Frankfort.
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June 27, 2025

June 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Nate Morris says he'll run in next year's U.S. Senate Republican primary, the state's AI Task Force discusses how President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could impact Kentucky's AI legislation, and the newly created Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force holds its first meeting.
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June 26, 2025

June 27, 2025 • 27 mins
More than 100 new laws go into effect Friday in Kentucky, lawmakers provide a tour of the new temporary chambers, Gov. Beshear explains what he's waiting for before deciding if a special session is needed, a cybersecurity expert discusses a troubling trend, and working to prevent adult loneliness among the elderly.
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June 25, 2025

June 26, 2025 • 27 mins
LG&E and KU asks Kentuckians to conserve energy amid heat wave, state lawmakers discuss a new anti-DEI law that goes into effect this week, a look at who has been invited to the annual Fancy Farm political picnic, and how some of Kentucky's regional universities are adjusting to a new way of compensating student athletes.
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June 24, 2025

June 25, 2025 • 27 mins
How the war between Israel and Iran could impact Kentuckians, the state's federal delegation remains split on U.S. involvement, a well-known Democratic attorney says he plans to challenge Congressman Rogers, why a federal prison in Eastern Kentucky may be delayed yet again, and a multi-million dollar gift to JCPS.
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June 23, 2025

June 24, 2025 • 27 mins
Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the U.S. bombing of Iran, President Trump says he's coming to Kentucky to campaign against a Republican congressman, a dangerous heat wave has its grip on the Commonwealth, and identifying resources for caregivers.
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June 20, 2025

June 23, 2025 • 27 mins
Officials break ground on a new child development center at Fort Knox, lawmakers hear from energy providers about meeting demand, a state lawmaker questions if Kentucky has too many counties, and Louisville is set to host another major golf tournament.
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June 19, 2025

June 20, 2025 • 27 mins
The Muhammad Ali Center kicked off Juneteenth festivities in Louisville, President Trump taps a Kentuckian for a federal judgeship who was nearly nominated by former President Biden, and state lawmakers hear about a rise in youth suicide and a decline in childhood vaccinations.
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June 18, 2025

June 20, 2025 • 27 mins
State lawmakers say Governor Andy Beshear has not spoken to them about the possibility of a special session to approve state funding for storm and tornado recovery, the Family Foundation and the ACLU of Kentucky respond to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, and the new Brent Spence bridge design is unveiled.
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June 17, 2025

June 20, 2025 • 27 mins
Congressman Massie takes a step to prevent U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war, Rep. Grossberg appears before an ethics commission, a candidate for Kentucky's 6th Congressional district picks up an endorsement, Congressman Rogers honors first responders, and Gov. Beshear names a new health commissioner.
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June 16, 2025

June 17, 2025 • 27 mins
"No Kings" rallies were held across Kentucky on Saturday, Kentuckians react to news of apparent politically-motivated violence in Minnesota, the head of the DNC visits Kentucky, and a Democratic state lawmaker facing allegations of harassing women has his latest motion denied.
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June 13, 2025

June 16, 2025 • 27 mins
A bill that would claw back more than $9 billion in spending that's already been approved has passed the U.S. House. The rescission package calls for making cuts recommended by DOGE permanent, including cuts to USAID, NPR, and PBS. KET is a PBS member station.
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June 12, 2025

June 16, 2025 • 27 mins
Sen. Rand Paul talks about ongoing protests in Los Angeles and budget negotiations, the U.S. House votes to cut funding for U.S. AID and CPB, a soldier dies in a helicopter incident at Fort Campbell, and Congressman Comer's committee presses Democratic governors about so-called sanctuary city policies.
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June 11, 2025

June 16, 2025 • 27 mins
Sen. McConnell questions Sec. Hegseth about Trump's proposed defense budget, Sen. Paul criticizes Trump's planned military parade, Congressman Guthrie pushes for tougher penalties for people selling fentanyl illegally, an old restaurant could become Lexington's first medical marijuana dispensary, and a grand opening for a new public library in Northern Kentucky. 
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June 10, 2025

June 11, 2025 • 27 mins
Kentucky's state auditor says she'll look into FCPS, the latest on an ethics investigation involving a state representative, and Congressman Guthrie discusses A.I. and nuclear energy.
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June 9, 2025

June 10, 2025 • 27 mins
A new report looks at the well-being of Kentucky children, how two universities are approaching a landmark deal for college sports, a state senator discusses her work with artificial intelligence, a new way to learn about careers in aerospace and aviation, and Special Olympics Kentucky celebrates 30 years at EKU.
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June 6, 2025

June 9, 2025 • 27 mins
Sen. Bledsoe discusses FCPS' attempt to raise the occupational tax, a bipartisan bill to promote opioid recovery clears the U.S. House, Kentucky's gas tax is falling again, honoring Kentucky officers killed in the line of duty, and feeding children during the summer.
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June 5, 2025

June 6, 2025 • 27 mins
How defunding the Job Corps program would impact Union County, Gov. Beshear renews his push for universal pre-K, the Make America Health Again Kentucky Task Force holds its first meeting, and we answer the question everyone's asking about those noisy cicadas.
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