Terry Meiners

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Republican Rep. Brett Guthrie on the government shutdown, Democrat & Rand Paul objections
Yesterday at 9:58 PM

Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02) weighs in on the long Democrat holdout during the government shutdown. Republicans say they are for extending government service so as to continue negotiating the healthcare issues that have locked down Democrat participation.

Who'll blink first?

Congressman Guthrie and WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners also discussed the SCOTUS case involving gerrymandering in Louisiana and how the ultimate decision could impact elections across America.


Rick Redman on the incredible amputee team Louisville Slugger Warriors
Yesterday at 9:33 PM


Rabbi Shlomo Litvin on Israel- Hamas ceasefire and hostage release
Last Monday at 10:01 PM

Rabbi Shlomo LItvin, president of the Kentucky Jewish Council, celebrates the release of Israeli hostages from capitivity by Hamas after a ceasefire has been reached.

Rabbi Litvin says the only international voice that matters at this time is that of United States President Donald Trump, the only world leader who is feared by those who would otherwise continue to wreak havoc on Israel.


Jefferson County's new Sheriff and Chief Deputy Sheriff hit the ground running
Last Monday at 9:05 PM

Newly sworn in Jefferson County Sheriff David James and Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Healey are now in office and ready to modernize the office.

Both visited Terry Meiners at WHAS Radio to discuss their vision for the office in order to enhance the myriad of services provided throughout Louisville Metro/Jefferson County.


Meet America hero Glenn Fisher, celebrating his 99th birthday
Last Friday at 10:06 PM

Glenn Fisher joined the U.S. military at age 16 in 1943. He ultimately landed at Utah Beach in France in September 1944.

Mr. Fisher and Terry Meiners discuss his WWll memories and his amazing life of service back home in Bedford, Kentucky.

There's a huge celebration for Mr. Fisher on Saturday, October 11 at the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department, co-founded by Glenn Fisher.


Neurosurgeon Dr. Ajmal Zemmar on brain activity after the time of death
Last Friday at 10:03 PM

Dr. Ajmal Zemmar and Kentucky to the World present ECHOES OF LIFE, Thursday, October 16 at the Kentucky Science Center. "Lessons from the Dying Brain" is the topic where neurosurgeon Zemmar discusses brain activity at the time of death.

On WHAS Radio today, Dr. Zemmar and Terry Meiners discuss the "movie of your life" that plays in a person's mind even after the human heart ceases activity. Dr. Zemmar encourages everyone to "be the director of your own movie" in the remaining time you have remaining on earth.


Wait...we still owe HOW MUCH to pay off the Yum Center?
10/09/2025

Louisville businessman Denis Frankenberger brings receipts to illustrate why the city is needlessly sending $10.8 million annually to help fund the KFC Yum Center.

On its 15th birthday, we are told that only 5.3% of the principle of the Yum Center has been paid. Frankenberger says that under the current lease agreement with the University of Louisville, taxpayers will ultimately cough up a BILLION DOLLARS to pay off the arena.

The original construction costs were estimated to be approximately $275 million, with various bonding strategies sending the cost north of $400 million.

In 2025, Frankenberger contends that the Louisville...


Who's the Louisvillian of the Year?
10/09/2025

It's time for the Louisville Ad Federation LOUISVILLIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.  Board chair Monica Bischoff has details.


Kimberly Thompson & Tom Enyeart from GFS & Taste Of Louisville
10/08/2025


Dr. Larry Benz on year-end surgery vs. physical therapy, plus STRETCH guidelines
10/07/2025

Dr. Larry Benz is founder of Confluent Health (Pro Rehab) and chairman of the University of Louisville board of trustees.

We talked with Larry about the year end push for people to get surgeries instead of taking the path of physical therapy. Larry's got the pros and cons of either path.

Also, where should exercisers commit to stretching...pre or post workout?  Larry has insights on preserving your body with the proper dose of stretching every day.


Sen. Rand Paul on the shutdown, bombing drug boats, the early release of a child murderer, more
10/07/2025

U.S. Senator Rand Paul on the shutdown, early prison release of Kentucky child murderer, bombing drug cartel boats, tariff drama, taking Mitch McConnell's perch as the commonwealth's senior senator next year, more


The Beasman is giddy over U of Smell's loss to Virginia, Pope is going to smash elfish Pat Kelsey
10/07/2025

UofL football's perfect record has been dashed by the Viginia Cavs. Ouch. The Beasman loved every minute of Louisville's troubles and predicts a beatdown for the Cardinals against Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats.

And the Beasman is certain that UK football was THIS CLOSE to pounding Georgia, they simply ran out of time.


Is curiosity the key to a magnificent life? Dr. Debra Clary on her book The Curiosity Curve
10/06/2025


PGA teaching pro Brian Manzella analyzes Ryder Cup opening day pairings
09/25/2025

Brain Manzella, a highly respected PGA teaching professional, analyzes the pairings for Friday morning's opening foursomes at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

Brian has incredible insight on the pairing of personalities for both the USA and European players.


Mark Klein, road warrior comedian back in Louisville -- part 1
09/24/2025

Comedian Mark Klein has traveled near and far to sling jokes for nearly 50 years. His parents were proud of him for 12 minutes.

Mark is headlining a special benefit show on Thursday, September 24 at The Caravan in Mid-City Mall. All proceeds go to help brother comedian Mike Armstrong, a longtime performer on the comedy circuit, who is now battling cancer.

Come laugh with Mark to help Mike!

(part one of two segments on WHAS Radio)


Mark Klein, road warrior comedian back in Louisville -- part 2
09/24/2025

Comedian Mark Klein has traveled near and far to sling jokes for nearly 50 years. His parents were proud of him for 12 minutes.

Mark is headlining a special benefit show on Thursday, September 24 at The Caravan in Mid-City Mall. All proceeds go to help brother comedian Mike Armstrong, a longtime performer on the comedy circuit, who is now battling cancer.

Come laugh with Mark to help Mike!


Seneca High School Hall of Fame amplifies new inductees
09/22/2025

Rob Holmes and Rocco Jerome reveal details on the October 4 induction into the Seneca High School Hall of Fame.


UK beats UofL volleyball and The Beasman is spiking Larry Dadgum Minner
09/19/2025

The University of Kentucky's #1 fan The Beasman can't get enough of UK volleyball coming into the Yum Scum Arena and whoopin' up on them pathetic U of Smellers.

That's #1. Then Mark Pope is going to smash Pat Kelsey for #2. And the third strike comes when Stoops' Troops ruin Loserville's Thanksgiving weekend.

Plus, The Beasman wants Trump to fire Larry Minner like he done to ol Jimmy Kimmel on late night TV. "Y'all both suck!"


Gov. Mike Braun on reshaping Indiana government, crime abatement, Jimmy Kimmel, more
09/19/2025

Indiana Governor Mike Braun popped on WHAS Radio with Terry Meiners to discuss his administration's reshaping of state government, crime abatement, gerrymandering, tariffs, negotiating for businesses against Kentucky, and the Jimmy Kimmel suspension.


Jimmy Kimmel is suspended but he can speak on a variety of platforms
09/18/2025

A thousand people have asked me about the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel on ABC-TV. I don't like it but I understand the business of media. ABC/Disney weighs countless moneymaking opportunities and sheds content that does not produce profits.

Once Nexstar and Sinclair pulled Kimmel's show after he made caustic comments after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, ABC/Disney had a business decision to make.

Nexstar, Sinclair, Gray, and other television operators have to seek approval from the Federal Communications Commission on license renewals, station ownership clustering, and duopoly opportunities.

The public owns the...


Former CIA officer Joel Willett is running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky
09/17/2025

Meet Valley Station native Joel Willett. He joined the military after 9/11 and eventually worked for the FBI and CIA.

He's now back home and running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

Joel and Terry Meiners discussed a variety of issues on WHAS Radio. Click to listen to their conversation.


Cardinals volleyball coach Dan Meske ahead of UofL vs UK Thursday night at the Yum
09/17/2025

The Louisville Cardinals volleyball squad is 7-1 and ranked #3 with #6 Kentucky coming to the Yum Center this THursday night for the rivalry matchup. Louisville's Dan Meske is in his first year as head coach after 8 prior seasons as associate head coach.

He talks team focus, prep, and communication skills, some of which he took away from his visit to the Navy Seals in San Diego during the summer.

Dan's love of all things Louisville runs deep for his entire family.

Click to hear his chat with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners ahead of the UK...


The Beasman says "POINT GUARD U OF SMELL" is a total joke, you Cardinal frauds!
09/16/2025

The Beasman swore that he'd never call Terry's WHAS Radio show ever again after Kenny Payne was fired. But Louisville's successful basketball coach Pat Kelsey just referred to UofL as POINT GUARD U in an interview and Joe was triggered into reaching for the phone.

He loves yammering at Larry Minner for being a bald-haired, backstabbin' traitor turncoact U of Smell bootlicker who don't got the good sense God give a minnow! Come on, Larry! Wake up and smell the dommer-ation of U UH KAY, you snaggle tooth fraud!

Go Bowling Green! Beat Brohm's Cardinal Crybabies...


Dr. Henry Sadlo with Chris Morris and Gary McGruder on heart health and halls of fame
09/15/2025

Dr. Henry Sadlo, celebrating a birthday today, joined Woodford Reserve master distiller emeritus Chris Morris and America's favorite farmer Gary McGruder to discuss a wide variety of honors and healthy lifestyle advice.

Happy birthday, Hank!


Rebecca Fleischaker on Louisville's bourbon business bonanza
09/15/2025

Louisville Downtown Partnership CEO Rebecca Fleischaker sat down to throw one back with Terry Meiners and talk about the city's bourbon trail magic!


Bobbie Holsclaw's husband Edward and son Brad on her legacy
09/12/2025

Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw passed suddenly this week, leaving a grieving husband and sons. Her husband Edward and son Brad Holsclaw dropped by WHAS Radio to share stories about their beloved mom.


John Ramsey on goofy broadcast life, city leaders, and NULU's bluegrass fest
09/11/2025

Longtime Louisville radio/TV host John Ramsey popped by WHAS Radio to chop it up with Terry Meiners so they could laugh about their arduous broadcast paths. Both have been in some wild situations throughout their prominent media careers.

John now works for Mayor Greenberg's administration and plenty to share about local positive energy and the upcoming NULU bluegrass showcases.


Angels Among Us: meet Lisa & Karen from First Hour Grief Recovery
09/11/2025

First Hour Grief Recovery helps people crawl through the toughest moments in their lives. Lisa Schardein and Karen Buchanan Meyer are co-founders of this group that helps people put one foot in front of the other during their darkest moments.

Learn more at FirstHourGrief.org


Jules Tisera and Christy Fetsch have Gift of Adoption Gala info
09/11/2025

INFO giftofadoption.org/kentucky


Nate Morris on the assassination of his campaign endorser Charlie Kirk in Utah
09/11/2025

Senate candidate Nate Morris hosted conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at the Morris campaign rally launch on June 30th in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated yesterday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. 

Mr. Morris spoke with Terry Meiners about Charlie Kirk's legacy, his visit in June, Kirk's Kentucky roots, and the battle for the soul of America.


Iris Wilbur Glick wants voters to know more about judges we elect
09/10/2025

So many voters are fatigued to see judges releasing violent criminals onto our streets. Many of the judges are elected without much knowledge about their personal views and biases.

Iris Wilbur Glick wants to change this information deficit.

Her new organization Louisville Judges Watch, is an independent campaign to spotlight information on judicial candidates before voters go to the polls.

Iris Glick and Terry Meiners discussed the need for accountability for people in positions of power: judges, police, social workers.


Father Ron Knott on life as a Catholic priest
09/09/2025

Here's 81-year-old Father Ron Knott in a wide ranging conversation with Terry Meiners on Heaven, humor, the impact of prayers, sin, loneliness, and living life as a Catholic priest.

bio from his website at fatherknott.com

I am a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky. Ordained May 16, 1970, I have served as a home missionary, college teacher, campus minister, pastor, cathedral rector, traveling evangelist, homiletics instructor, archdiocesan vocation director, founding director of the Saint Meinrad Seminary Institute for Priests and Presbyterates and a weekly columnist for 15 years.I have given major addresses at national conventions on...


Terry Meiners on the shifting media universe
09/08/2025

With several local stations being bought by larger companies, some media newsrooms and production staffs are being downsized.

Terry Meiners on the rapid changes that are overtaking the media universe all across America.


Tony Delk on the UK vs UL celebrity golf challenge next Monday at Big Spring
09/08/2025

Former NBA and University of Kentucky basketball national champion Tony Delk has assembled an incredible group of former Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals to play golf with friends and fans on Monday, September 15 at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville.

Lots of prominent basketball and football players from the Cats and the Cards will compete and you can be on their team(s).

Full details on the UK vs UofL Celebrity Golf Challenge are available from Mike Vine 502-639-1519 or Bryan Hudson 502-821-3045


New Albany HS superstar Lydia Cosper and WaterStep founder Mark Hogg are saving lives
09/05/2025

New Albany High School broadcast star Lydia Cosper and WaterStep founder Mark Hogg dropped by to tell the amazing story of water purification saving lives around the world. Lydia and Mark have organized a special 5k on September 20th at Lynn Family Stadium to raise money for more WaterStep projects.

Full details in the WHAS interview with Terry Meiners



WaterStep is an NGO based in Kentucky, USA, that focuses on sustainable solutions to the world’s WASH crisis. Since 1995, WaterStep has evolved from a small service organization to a global leader in safe water so...


Steve Wiser wants to save the Odd Fellows from the Omni Hotel pickleballers
09/04/2025

The Louisville Historical League is not pleased with the Omni Hotel's announced plans to raze the classic Odd Fellows building and recreate the area as a pickleball complex.

Architect Steve Wiser speaks on behalf of the Louisville Historical League.


Dr. Jennifer Brown offers Free Dentistry Day this Saturday, September 6
09/03/2025

St. Mattthews Dental Care's Dr. Jennifer Brown has details on this Saturday's FREE DENTISTRY DAY where anyone can receive a free cleaning, filling, or extraction. It's part of a national program where dentists across the USA offer free services to those who can't afford dental care or are perhaps a bit skittish about going to the dentist.

Dr. Brown and two other dentists will offer their services for free this Saturday, September 6 between 8 AM and noon for any walk-in patients. If under age 18, a patient must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

St. Matthews Dental Care<...


93-year-old actor Conrad Bachmann and Heuser Hearing Institute CEO Brett Bachmann pop by the studio
09/03/2025

Legendary actor Conrad Bachmann, a Louisville native, is back home from Hollywood and always ready to spill the tea. His son Brett is CEO of Heuser Hearing Institute, a godsend for hearing impaired children.

Both Bachmanns have great stories to tell!


Sip and Shop at Oxmoor Center's freestanding bar TAPVILLE
09/03/2025

Terry Meiners just happened to stop by Oxmoor Center and discovered TAPVILLE, a full bar concept on a kiosk in the center of the famous mall.

Owner Sai Gandham explains in this WHAS radio interview how the concept works for shoppers, visitors, and folks just passing by. Belly up to the TAPVILLE bar in Oxmoor Center


Dr. Larry Benz on protecting your body while shifting to autumn exercise
09/02/2025

Pro Rehab CEO Dr. Larry Benz has thoughts on exercise in early morning darkness and the shift between hot summer months into cooler weather.

Natural light can be supplemented by different devices to aid the body's circadian rhythm responses to nature's natural shift to shorter periods of daylight.

Listen to Dr. Benz discuss these issues and more with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio