Terry Meiners

Now that the transfer portal dust has settled, University of Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope came up 0 for 15 in high profile recruits. Nada. Zilch. Zero.

The Beasman ain't having it. People are calling Coach Pope "Ken Whiffey Jr" and other derisive terms like "Taylor Whiff" and a cameo sighting in "Breakfast at Whiffany's."

Beasman is done messing with human players. A.I. will create the next set of Kentucky Wildcats.

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto visited WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners to discuss the new Champions Blue LLC, a fundraising arm for Kentucky Athletics.

Dr Capilouto also discussed recent social media criticism from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear regarding the school president's decisions regarding the new Dean of the School of Law, and the exit severance package for athletics director Mitch Barnhart.

Other topics include UK Health Care's financial muscle, development of A.I. studies, and expansion of the schools other colleges.

Another magnificient fundraiser for the WHAS Crusade for Children pops on May 30 at Jeffersonville's BIG FOUR STATION.

Dawn Lee, Todd Antz, and Terry Meiners have details. START STRENGTHENING THAT STEIN HOLDING ARM, HERCULES!

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to announce his administration's new outreach to assist small businesses embrace A.I. before they're beholden to China's platforms.

The governor discussed the race to build A.I. data centers, countering some of the most common objections with research and clarity.

He also discissed whether to extend the suspension of Indiana's gasoline tax, the chances of bringing the Chicago Bears to Indiana, and he makes a pick for Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

Two nights of violent behavior disrupted the Kentucky Derby Festival's signature Fest-A-Ville event on the Louisville waterfront. Per usual, it's "the teens." Some spineless leaders always make excuses for criminal behavior as though it's the city's fault for not providing enough entertainment.

Now the Fest-A-Ville must operate on reduced hours so that "the teens" limit their mayhem.

The real truth is that terrible parents allow their terrible offspring to roam around the city bullying, assaulting, and attempting to murder others as though there are no laws.

Stop making excuses for criminals at any age...

NBC sports reporter, author, fitness guru Donna Barton Brothers, who won more than 1,000 races as a jockey, will ride away from her NBC career after this year's Preakness Stakes.

Donna famously interviews the winning jockey on horseback just seconds after a major stakes victory like the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Breeders Cup Classic, etc.

Donna and Terry Meiners discussed her incredible career in a WHAS Radio exclusive.

Nothing is going right for the University of Kentucky fan base. Mark Pope whiffed at all of the premium transfer portal talent. Will Stein is a U of Smell Cardinal spy. Governor Andy "Brashear" is also dogging the Wildcats. 

More bad news today: The Beasman just learned that Papa John is switching back to loving the filthy Cardinal birds and he's bringing his fat, garlic butter soaked wallet with him to help U of Smell pay all of their NIL bills.

Ain't nothing but a sad, sad time to be a loyal Kentucky Wildcats fan. The B...

Ever since Simon Bird took over the head coach job at LOU CITY FC, the boys in purple have been on a 6-1-1 roll, including a win over MLS franchise Austin.

Coach Bird discusses his leadership style, the team's momentum, and the next grueling road trip to follow this Saturday's home battle vs. Fort Wayne.

Louisville artist Jacob Heustis stopped by WHAS Radio to chat about his pop up show that opens this Friday on Rowan Street (near 13th and Main)

He describes his process and the various phases of artistic growth through life's changes.

Walden School and Stage One Family Theatre grad Emma Pfitzer Price jumped back onto WHAS Radio with Terry Meiners to update her life. She currently appears as Dr. Hannah Clark on "DOC" (2025, Fox TV) and has many other prominent roles on stage and screen.

Emma is coming home to help Walden School celebrate it's 50th anniversary. Congrats to Emma as her star keeps rising!

Acclaimed author Hampton Sides will take part in the Kentucky Author Forum on May 7 at the Kentucky Center. He'll be interviewed onstage by Beto O'Rourke.

Hapton Sides spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio ahead of the forum on his love for research and wordsmithing history back to life.

Leslie Cissell of the Kentucky Author Forum also joins with more details on the event.

"When I launched this campaign, I made it about Kentuckians. Every male elected official that was asked about my launch tried to make it about them. I'm looking forward and all these guys can just keep looking in the mirror for all I care."

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate & sitting Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman to Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio

Here's an interesting history lesson on Joe Donovan, the longtime all night oldies deejay on WHAS Radio from the 1970s through the mid-90s.

Joe's show was heard in nearly 40 states over the 50,000 1A clear channel signal of WHAS Radio at 840 on the AM dial.

Rewound Radio host John Wolfort tells Joe's story accompanied by classic WHAS Radio jingles. Wolfort called his studio the Jingle Palace in Dallas.

Louisville Downtown Partnership CEO Rebecca Fleischaker details the 2026 street festival schedule. We're going to be busy!

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The University of Louisville's spring football game is Friday, April 17 at 6 PM in L& N Stadium. (details below)

Coach Jeff Brohm spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners on the new team's upgrades, speed, vision, and personalities. Quaterback Lincoln Kienholz (formerly Ohio State) brings a big arm and fast feet to Louisville's offense. Coach Brohm mentioned many of the premium Cardinals offense and defensive players who are leading the younger players to what's expected to be a great season.  

Coach Brohm also discussed the complicated universe of NIL demands, transfers, and team chemistry.

SPRING GAME DE...

Louisville Sports Commission President & CEO Greg Fante is taking a victory lap all over the news today after announcing that the ciy won the opportunity to host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials.

The entire showcase runs from June 5-19 at various local venues with a local economic impact north of $75 million.

The world's best gymnasts will compete at the KFC Yum! Center, Kentucky International Convention Center, and the Kentucky Expo Center.

FLY, BABY, FLY!

Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02) checks in with Terry Meiners on WHAS for a Tax Day humble brag as Republicans upgrade tax advantages for those who earn tips or overtime hours. Also, the Big Beautiful Bill offers no tax on Social Security, Trump accounts for kids, enhanced child tax credits, no tax on auto loan interest, and more.

Rep. Guthrie also talked about the nearly vacant car battery plants in Glendale, Kentucky and the vision moving forward after Ford downsized the project.

Meiners also asked about the Trump strategy in Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Ultrarunner Tavi Wallace and Dallas Harshfield chatted with Terry Meiners on WHAS ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival marathon and minimarathon to offer info about race pacers and tuneup runs.

Most of the work should be done now that we are 10 days away but there is a fine art of following a race pacer to stay in the flow.

Tavi has run incredibly long races over the years (including multiple 100 milers!) and offers advice to runners of all levels.

Dallas has more details on scheduling and procedures, and insights into conquering the marathon at...

Saturday, April 18 brings the gigantic annual THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE show back to the shores of the Ohio River adjacent to Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana cities Jeffersonville and New Albany. The show is presented annual by Kentucky Derby Festival.

The show's executive producer from its inception is Wayne Hettinger, who spilled details about this year's show to WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners

 --- Now in its 37th production, Thunder Over Louisville is one of the nation’s largest annual fireworks shows and top air shows, generating an estimated $114 million in economic impact for the region. This year’s the...

University of Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell had plenty to say about hazy NIL and transfer portal rules and regulations in college sports. It's a great listen.

Don't forget that Louisville hosts Stanford baseball Friday at 6, Saturday at 2, and Sunday at 1 at Jim Patterson Stadium.

Next Tuesday April 14 is the annual fight against cancer game theme as the Cards take on WKU.

Ticket information at GOCARDS.com

Rachel Connolly is a Systems Integration and Analysis Lead for NASA's Science Activation Program. She chatted with WHAS' Terry Meiners on the benefits of NASA's Artemis ll mission around the moon, what's gained for future missions, and other illuminating notes.

The UFL Louisville Kings are back home Friday night at 8 for a rematch with the Orlando Storm at Lynn Family Stadium. It's the 2nd of 5 home games in the Kings inaugural season.

Terry Meiners spoke with quarterback Chandler Rogers on his vision, latitude to make decisions at the line of scrimmage, learning techniques from coach Chris Redman, and much more.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The CEO of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky explains the delicate mission and its impact in bettering lives.

WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners spoke with Natalie Pasquenza about the difficult challenges for families, therapists, and others helping to respond, restore trust, and uplift victims.

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman is sad that basketball season is over after another disappointing year for his Wildcats, but next season will bring rejuvenation!

"GIT READY FOR THE BEST OF VERSION OF KENTUCKY ATH-A-LETES EVER! U UH KAY IS LIKE ONE OF THEM OLD LADIES GITTIN PLASTIC SURGERY ON HER FACE AND HER NAY-NAY! WE’S IS REFRESHED, RENEWED, AND RECLAIMIN OUR YOUTH! WE LOOK GREAT EVEN IF WE CAINT DRIVE AT NIGHT OR GIT UP THE STAIRS WITHOUT A SKI LIFT CHAIR! WE IS THE CATS!"

Author Nathan Edmondson spoke with Terry Meiners about his fictional book THE MASTER: a novel of golf & death. 

Edmondson, who grew up in Augusta, tells an intriguing imaginary tale of a dead caddie found on Amen Corner on the Sunday of Masters Week, and the enthralling detective story that follows.

Louisville Kings head coach Chris Redman talks about the expected bounceback for his Louisville Kings after a pair of losses to launch the franchise. This Friday night at 8, the Kings welcome the Orlando Storm to Lynn Family stadium.

Coach Redman discusses offensive and defensive adjustments for the Kings, and his affinity for working with both quarterbacks Jason Bean and Chandler Rogers. Redman refers to them as "equals" who both bring great offensive energy to the Louisville Kings.

Listen to Coach Redman's chat with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners for the full story.

University of Louisville board of trustees chairman Larry Benz spoke with Terry Meiners about the Trump executive order regarding "saving" college sports.

Dr. Benz discusses the impact of current financial pressures on the University and how the sports department's needs are unsustainable in their current form.

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Kentucky's Republican state senators and representatives will honor retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, with a statue in Frankfort's Capitol Rotunda.

WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners discusses McConnell's impact on Kentucky prominence and abundant federal funding - "punching above our weight" in the senator's words - leading to this honor.

Democrats, most notably, Governor Andy Beshear, are not thrilled with the idea of honoring McConnell alongside statues of Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay, and Ephraim McDowell.

Meiners unpacks the drama of a supermajority of Republicans laughing while floundering...

Carrie Cooke Ketterman and her husband Jeff are entertainers, hosts, and fixtures on NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage because of their eye-catching style. 

Carrie and Jeff spoke to Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to launch their 2026 famous tea parties at their home in Corydon, Indiana, offer details about their multi-faceted adventures seen on social media, and a nod to the ONLY IN LOUISVILLE book to introduce Derby City to the world.

Oh...and there is a surprise reveal. Jeff Ketterman plays a very prominent voice on the Terry Meiners Show.

Come meet Dog the Bounty Hunter in Louisville on April 3 at Broadbent Arena.  Dog spoke with Terry Meiners and AUstin Montgomery on WHAS.

The event details:

Date: Friday, April 3, 2026Time: 6:00 PM (Gates open earlier for families)Location: Broadbent Arena, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KYAdmission: FREE for all agesHighlight: 100,000 Easter eggs — Kentucky’s largest indoor egg hunt

Julie Howell from Louisville Sports Commission spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to announce the expanded version of their GOLDEN TICKET, a raffle that offers one winner access to every major sporting event in the community.

Listen for details. Drawing: April 28, 2026

Theo & George Lawrence, the SPORTS BROS., make their Final Four picks between Illinois vs UConn and Michigan vs Arizona.

It's going to be a long night on Saturday when these teams punch out two winners to go to the NCAA Tournament national championship game.

The brothers, Theo (11) and George (9), choose different winners so one of them will be unbearable to share a room with!

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman is relishing Duke's shocking loss to UConn. Kentucky fans live to hate Duke so he's dancing on clouds with joy.

Now all Cat fans have to hope that sewer mouth Dan Hurley of UConn will lose in the Final Four because America can't tolerate a guy and his foulmouth mama winning on the biggest stage. The Hurley family uses F-words in their Easter Sunday dinner prayer! Let's all pray that God doesn't allow the skeezy Hurley family to vulgarize the United States with their trash culture fan base.

Go Cats...

The Beasman is pretty delighted that John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks have been eliminated from the NCAA Tournament so that UK fans don't have to watch him flourish. Tonight they're holding their noses to cheer for Duke to eliminate Slick Rick Pitino's St. John's team so that Wildcat fans don't have to endure lots of TV love for either of their former coaches.

Beasman says he knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that says current UK coach Mark Pope is dialing up a plan to poach Louisville's "only good player" Mikel Brown...

PGA teaching pro Brian Manzella joined the Terry Meiners Show from New Orleans to weigh in the latest LSU coaching prodigal son Will Wade boomeranging back to Baton Rouge.

Also, Tiger Woods drove himself into another rollover accident...looks like no major injuries this time. Manzella talks about Tiger's ongoing golf pursuits.

Plus, Brian makes his picks on St Johns vs Duke, Michigan State vs UConn, Tennessee vs Iowa State, and Alabama vs Michigan in the Sweet 16 phase of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.