Terry Meiners

A group of parishoners of Louisville's famous Catholic church Saint Boniface fear that the Archdiocese is planning to close their beloved parish.

Dr Fred Williams and music director Bill Lincoln discussed an alternate plan to save St. Boniface on the Terry Meiners show.

Will there be a COMMIE CAUCUS?  JK. Here's Terry's chat with Rep. Brett Guthrie on today's issues and tomorrow's elections.

There's a fresh chance to rappel down Louisville Slugger Museum this Saturday, August 29 to raise funds for noble programs Critically Loved and Camp Golden Wing.

Details in this segment with Terry Meiners

Downtown Queen Rebecca Fleischaker updates WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners on all things downtown Louisville

Dr. Debra Clary's post graduate life began by delivering Frito-Lay products to stores. She tells WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners how her career grew exponentially, now assisting Fortune 500 leaders and business teams improve decision quality in the AI era by asking better questions, and measuring curiosity.

Her one woman show A CURIOUS WOMAN - Two Truths & A Lie takes the stage September 12 at 7 PM in Louisville's legendary Actors Theatre.

The show is a benefit for UP FOR WOMEN, a Louisville assistance project for homeless women. Executive director Lorena Hood joins the conversation to give full voice to...

Retired WHAS radio and television host Van Vance, 89, tells Terry Meiners about his earliest radio days and how one man's decision to hire Van changed his life.

From the Park City Flash basketball playing days to Van's Dancin' & Romancin' to Vanlon to Double Vees, Van Vance has weathered a sea of nutty co-workers throughout his career.

Cheers to the voice of WHAS, University of Louiville sports, and Kentucky Colonels ABA basketball champions VANNNNNNNN VANCE!

Indiana Governor Mike Braun spoke with Terry Meiners about federal aid to Hoosiers affected by recent flooding devastation. He updates the various agencies tending to the needs of displaced citizens.

Gov. Braun and Terry also spoke about President Trump's public statements touting the ousting of the Indiana state senate leader, and other insights from the governor's conversations with his friend Donald Trump.

Also discussed: the timeline for getting the Chicago Bears to move to Hammond, Indiana; and if the #6 preseason ranking for the defending national champion Indiana University football team is disrespectful.



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District Court Judge Karen Faulkner joined Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to discuss modern court practices, techniques, and opportunities to help citizens involved in legal proceedings.

Shawn Herbig, co-founder of Bluegrass Bitters, chats up Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio after winning MIXER OF THE YEAR honors at the New Orleans Spirits Competition.

Shawn makes a few suggestions for clever drink creations to do at home.

Kentucky's agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell, a Garrard County farmer, discusses the state's crop and meat production, victories, and challenges for farmers.

Pastor John Mays and Frank Miller dropped by to discuss the Kentuckiana Real Estate Investors Association, a group to help small business owners who buy and flip homes, buildings, apartments, and land.

There are challenges for any small business owner, but Mays and Miller say the government is not always as helpful as they could be for small business investors turning abandoned homes back into tax revenue producing buildings.

Listen to their story.

website: KREIA.com

Actors Theatre of Louisville managing director Emily Tarquin and artistic director Amelia Acosta Powell tell Terry Meiners about the incredible array of talent appearing on their stage this fall.

Colman Domingo, a Shelock Holmes mystery, a Halloween treat called Dead as a Dodo, and A Christmas Carol will all appear at Louisville's theatrical mother ship Actors Theatre.

Author, leadership strategist, and all around good soul Maggie Harlow visited Terry Meiners to help listeners grasp daily serenity through the capture of personal time.

It's a great listen.

The Totally Tubular Festival is Friday, August 14 at Iroquois Ampitheater featuring Thomas Dolby, Flock of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Animotion, Tommy Tutone, The Producers, and The Escape Clue.

Men Without Hats lead singer Ivan Doroschuk spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners about the "all killer, no filler" theme of the festival...HITS ONLY! Plus, Ivan discusses the creation of The Safety Dance song, and the I Love the 80s hit from a recent album.

festival site: iroquoisampitheater.com/totally-tubular-festival-2026/

Comedian Alex Reymundo (HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime) has opened NUMBER JUAN TEQUILA presents Mr. G's Comedy Spot at 10432 Shelbyville Road in Middletown.

There's a terrific roster of comedy talent scheduled. Plus, there is NO DRINK MINIMUM and plenty of free parking!

Alex and Terry Meiners (along with club co-owner Brian) talked about the offerings available at Louisville Comedy Spot. Click the listen link.

website: louisvillecomedyspot.com

Dennis Noltemeyer, Saint Xavier class of 19977, and his Trinity High School buddy Gary Raque, also class of 1977, decided to hold a joint reunion for their respective classmates.

It's this Saturday at the Aero Club at Bowman Field from 7-11.

Be nice, boys!

The Beasman laughs at Larry Minner for visiting Boston and putting a fresh curse on his beloved "Red Sucks" team. They were on a ferocious winning streak until Larry Minner went to Fenway Park and now they're skidding.

Beasman is also worried that his precious Kentucky Wildcats football team is chasing fool's gold with a former U of Smell player as the Cats head coach. This could get ugly, BBN!

Racing Louisville right back Lauren Milliet visited WHAS Radio to chat on the NWSL squad's recent victories ahead of Saturday's huge clash with Boston Legacy at Lynn Family Stadium.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and project executive Layla George joined Terry Meiners to discuss the dazzling new vision for a reimagined Belvedere in downtown.

The project will begin with a bolstering of the 1,900 space parking garage that Mayor Greenberg says "looks like Mammoth Cave" with so many ceiling cracks and leaking water issues. Then the full redo of the Belvedere is expected to be fully finished by Derby time in 2030.

Layla George discusses design elements, the creative process, and the outreach to local philanthropies to help fully fund the project.

Two years from now Louisville will host The Solheim Cup, the women's team match-play golf tournament featuring the top 12 players from the United States versus Europe's team. That'll be at Valhalla Golf Club in September 2028.

The 2026 Solheim Cup is a few weeks away and Team USA's captain is LPGA star Angela Standford, a Texas native whose resume is stuffed with tour and tournament victories.

Angela spoke with Terry Meiners about captaincy strategies and preparation for this year's international battle setting up in the Netherlands.

Tickets for Louisville's Solheim Cup tournament go on sale starting...

Talk show host, documentarian, podcaster, author John Ziegler is locked and loaded to discuss the Mystery of Mitch, Dr. Fauci's mouth sewn shut, and Tony Romo's very unfortunate decision to drive away from a golf course.

The Belle of Louisville is the most prominent of three city river vessels and the interim CEO Barbara Sexton Smith has quite a story to tell.

Pull up a chair on the Cox Park boat ramp and listen. There's plenty to learn about Louisville's Belle!

Terry Meiners refers to attorney Ned Pillersdorf as "the Atticus Finch of Eastern Kentucky" for his tireless work on behalf of beleaguered residents who lost their federal benefits because of a scammer.

The story is told in great detail on APPLE TV's "The Big Conn" documentary.

Ned wears a lot of hats in Eastern Kentucky, and now seeks another one. Pillersdorf is running for Congress in Kentucky's 5th District where Rep. Hal Rogers has held the seat for 40 years.

Janet Stumbo was Kentucky's first women on the state Supreme Court. She tells her story i...

Jared Fox Matthews, owner of The Fox Den (billiards, bites & brews), and musician Jacob Logsdon have details on Saturday's FOX FEST to benefit Love City

Highway spokesperson Mindy Peterson details the reopening of I-65 in Louisville this week, albeit with a few changes. There'll be lane limitations, slower speeds, and other measures to accommodate ongoing repairs to the city's oldest interstate highway.

Mindy Peterson and Terry Meiners discuss the overall aging infrastructure and the state highway department's plans to continue upgrading various highways.

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman crushes Larry Minner after his has been Cardinal crybabies folded like a tent in The Basketball Tournament for old men. Sad!

Beasman throws fuel on the fire by taunting Larry over losses by his other sporting heroes in Boston and Pittsburgh. Sadder!

Rocky Adkins, chief of staff for Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, launched his own gubernatorial campaign this week.

Rocky chatted with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners on his gifts vs. his primary opponent Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman. They also discussed how Gov. Adkins would negotiate with a Republican supermajority, capitalism vs. socialism, the Ky State Fair Board, and more.

Now that the World Cup soccer tournament is over, The Beasman ain't a-havin' it. He says there ain't no way a bunch of nancy boys kickin' a ball is the world's favorite game!

Beasman also loves the TBT rivalry game that saw representatives of elder UK basketball stars beat the geezer U of Smell stars. Beasman can't wait for tonight's follow-up beatdown.

Will Montrezl Harrell wake up and shock Kentucky? You know he will!

Comedian Ryan Hamilton and Terry Meiners discuss the art of standup comedy, potato farming, and trying to look cool after being hit by a bus. Ryan was. Terry wasn't.

Stream NETFLIX to laugh at Ryan Hamilton's tales of woe and survival in his new comedy special THIS JUST HIT ME.

MSD executive director Tony Parrott sat down with Terry Meiners to discuss the mammoth rebuild of Louisville's antiquated sewer and sewage treatment infrastructure.

Plus, there are some things people should NEVER attempt to flush down the toilet.

Celebrated leadership strategist Maggie Harlow has written EVERYDAY EXTRAORDINARY, a collection of real life stories that will help readers transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.

Maggie and Terry Meiners wind through various life situations and apply Maggie's "permission slips" to advance beyond perceived barriers.

Maggie details the book's availability in the conversation.

website: maggieharlow.com

Happy 100th Birthday to Crescent Hill Golf Course, a duffer's dream on Brownsboro Road adjacent to the Mary T Meagher Natatorium.

Loongtime PGA professional George "Moe" Demling chatted with Terry Meiners on the course, the long road on tour, and tips for today's seasoned and starting golfers.

And yes, both Moe and his son Gary are sporting t-shirts with a photo of young Moe in full swing!

Louisville Downtown Partnership executive director Rebecca Fleischaker has quite a story to tell about upgrades and events through the rest of 2026. She spills the tea with Terry Meiners on WHAS.

The potential "moist" law requirements have been tabled for now, but local tavern owners are still facing a multitude of challenges.

Terry Meiners sat down with two local bar owners.

Gov. Andy Beshear took his sweet time responding to Senator Mitch McConnell's recent proof of life photo and medical update. After a month of mostlly silence from the McConnell camp, a statement was finally issued a few days ago.

Asked for his reaction, Beshear forged ahead with his thoughts on how more verifiable proof is necessary or perhaps he should move on to find a replacement senator. After 66 seconds, Beshear finally utters "we hope there's a speedy recovery" for the ailing senator.

Democrats are demanding that the governor press ahead with a special session to seat...

Jeff Ruby Steakhouse is celebrating 20 years in Louisville, 78-year-old restaurateur Jeff Ruby tells Terry Meiners the story of refusing to serve O.J. Simpson, why the Ruby name is on the pant legs of jockeys in the Kentucky Derby, and the initial romance with the city of Louisville.

photo: Terry Meiners, Britney Ruby Miller (Jeff's daughter), Jeff Ruby at the 2024 Kentucky Derby

BBQ chef sensation Jeremy Yoder is competing on Food Network's PITMASTERS show. Jeremy and Terry Meiners discussed the challenges of competing with other pitmasters from around the world.

Jeremy & Terry discuss various BBQ flavors from around America and a bit of celebration of Western Kentucky's BBQ notoriety.

CNN political voice Scott Jennings, a former WHAS Radio news anchor, joined midday host Leland Conway to discuss misguided media and social media conspiracy theories related to Senator Mitch McConnell's recent hospitalization.

Millions of online commentators were assuring each other that McConnell is dead, or brain dead and being kept alive to bypass Governor Andy Beshear's potential to call a special session forcing a vote for replacement. 

After weeks of unanswered questions, McConnell's office finally released a full medical update and a photo of the senator and his wife Elaine Chao in a Washington D.C. r...