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Exile's JP Pennington on his Kentucky bandmates and their new album
Exile is one of the longest running country rock bands in American history. These Kentucky boys are still together after forming the group in Richmond back in 1963.
JP Pennington spoke with Terry Meiners about the new album LOOK OUT HEART and the energy still attached to Kentucky's legendary hitmakers.
EXILE appearances remaining in 2026:
11-15-26 – Lee Creek Tavern – Roland, OK
02-28-27 – Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts Concert Hall – Conway, AR
03-13-27 – ’70s Rock and Romance Cruise 2027 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
03-14-27 – ’70s Rock and Romance Cruise 2027 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Green Bay reporter Dominique Yates on Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan euphoria
Kentuckian Dominique Yates, Green Bay Packers multimedia reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, spoke with Terry Meiners on the opening day of the World Series. The Brewers have not been in the Series in 44 years, so Wisconsinites are in sports Heaven.
Yates updates the surging Green Bay Packers on which stars are back in rotation, Matt LaFleur's leadership under pressure, and the overall mood in Cheeseland now that the Packers and Brewers are both thriving.
twitter: @RealDYates
Get to Jack's Lantern Trail in Iroquois Park thru November 1
KY auditor Allison Ball on Gov. Beshear's rejection of ethics commission nominees
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS after Governor Andy Beshear quickly declined to advance any of three nominees to fill a vacancy of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission.
A wide ranging chat with UK legend Dan Issel and wife Cheri
Dan Issel and his wife of 57 years Cheri, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, visited Terry Meiners upon the release of the book DAN ISSEL: FROM KENTUCKY WILDCAT TO NBA LEGEND.
Dan, Cheri, and Terry cover a myriad of topics in this conversation about Rupp, NIL, Bob Knight, Vietnam, happiness, and the Kentucky Colonels.
Dan will sign books and give a talk Saturday, October 24 at the Louisville Book Festival, which runs 10-5 at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
Personal book inscriptions by Dan are available through the website danisselbook.com
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Photo phenom Dan Dry on his portfolio and a benefit for Apron Inc
Photographer Dan Dry and Hop Atomica restaurant owner Paul Berrier joined Terry Meiners ahead of the October 28 fundraiser for Apron Inc, to assist workers at independent eateries.
A chat with The Crashers lead singer Mark Maxwell
Terry Meiners dialed up Crashers lead singer Mark Maxwell prior to the band's performance outside WHAS Radio's studios at Fourth Street Live
Scott Reynolds on the new WDRB/WAVE lineup
Longtime Louisville news anchor Scott Reynolds spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners offering insights into next week's launch of the merger of WDRB and WAVE television news shows, personalities, local reporting expansion, Derby coverage, and network program access.
Scott is an almost perfect man except for his Minnesota Vikings fanboy status. All sane fans cheer for the Green Bay Packers.
Maggie Harlow on handling the scorpion's sting
Author/speaker Maggie Harlow expounds upon Chapter 40 in her book EVERYDAY EXTRAORDINARY, tackling the dilemma of negotiating with the "scorpions" in everyone's lives.
Maggie appears monthly with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio.
Follow Maggie on social media @maggieharlowspeaker
THE DOT EXPERIENCE pins Louisville as a global leader in special care
Jo Haas, COO/VP of The Dot Experience, explains this innovative concept to assist Louisville area residents with special challenges. She spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS ahead of next week's launch.
MORE: thedotexperience.org
The Dot Experience will be the first inclusive attraction in the world to make every exhibit, image, and artifact accessible to everyone—including people who may not be able to see them. To bring attention to the museum and APH's presence in Louisville, we were brought on to develop or assist with a series of events surrounding that opening on Tuesday.  The...
Karl Truman on Teen Driver Safety Week agreements with parents
Louisville personal injury attorney Karl Truman visited Terry Meiners to discuss 5 Essential Rules that could save your teenage driver's life.
more: trumanlaw.com
Beasman stabs Larry Minner's nasty Cardinal heart because U uh Kay is America's #1 footbaw team!
Just quit right now, Larry Minner. Will Effin Stein is bigger than The POPE!!!
The Turf Mutt foundation helps pups find homes
The TurfMutt Foundation Launches New Digital Series, Second Nature, Highlighting How Our Purposeful, Beautiful Green Spaces Transform Lives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Louisville, Ky. – The TurfMutt Foundation, which champions the care and use of the green space around us, has launched a new digital series called Second Nature now streaming on YouTube. Produced in partnership with Louisville’s Chronicle Cinema, the series highlights the ways real-world, family yards, parks, and sports fields are purposeful outdoor spaces where families – and their pets – can thrive. Watch the new Second Nature series on TurfMutt’s web site or visit the Tu...
Georgia Bulldogs superfan Cody Patterson on the Bama game and UK vs LSU
Louisville Chorus and Louisville Youth Choir join forces for LIFT EVERY VOICE
Dr. David Borman joined Terry Meiners on WHAS to discuss this incredible musical event:
Louisville Youth Choir and Louisville Chorus join forces to open milestone seasons with “Lift Every Voice” concert on October 18, uniting 100 multigenerational singers, spanning ages 8 to 78
Concert officially opens the 87th season for Louisville Chorus, 60th season for Louisville Youth Choir!
LOUISVILLE, KY (October 2026) – The Louisville Youth Choir and the Louisville Chorus will share the stage for the “Lift Every Voice”concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October...
Grateville Dead music festival is October 16-18
October 16–18 | Brown-Forman Amphitheater | Along the Ohio RiverLOUISVILLE, KY – Get ready to follow the music, feel the groove and let the good vibes roll when the Grateville Dead Music Festival returns October 16–18 at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater.Set along the Ohio River, Grateville is three unforgettable days of live music, extended jams, dancing, good vibes and community — all unfolding in one of Louisville’s most beautiful riverfront settings. Festivalgoers can wander through a vibrant mix of food trucks, delicious food vendors and unique artisans from near and far, many of whom look forward to returning to Grateville year after year. It’s a place to gather wi...
The 2nd Shine Gala is slated for November 13, a benefit for Kentuckiana Pride Foundation
Kentuckiana Pride Foundation President Dr. Timothy Weyrauch chatted with Terry Meiners about the successes and challenges for the support organization.
An Evening of Community, Celebration & Impact at the Speed Art MuseumLOUISVILLE, KY — October 8, 2026 — The Kentuckiana Pride Foundation is preparing for the 2nd Annual SHINE Gala, presented by My Financing USA, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Louisville's iconic Speed Art Museum.More than an evening of celebration, SHINE is helping build a lasting legacy through an ambitious $1 million endowment fund designed to support LGBTQIA+ nonprofits, small businesses, community leaders, and...
Dr. Larry Benz on body maintenance as we move into colder weather
Pro Rehab's Dr. Larry Benz and Terry Meiners discuss prepping for exercise as temperatures begin to slide toward the colder months.
Vote for Simon T Meiners in the Louisville Rose Awards
Frazier Museum's Rachel Platt and Simon Meiners, Terry's son, checked in to WHAS Radio to announce Simon's nomination in a hospitality poll called Louisville Rose Awards.
Rachel, Terry Meiners' TV wife, supplied details and then Simon jumped on the phone to tell of his love for helping visitors fully embrace Frazier History Museum.
Love my peeps! WAY TO GO, SIMON!
VOTE HERE: Â louisvilleroseawards.com/attractions-finalists
LSU superfan Brian Manzella weighs in on UK's biggest game yet
LMPD Chief & Deputy Chief on police training, flock cams, unverified social media hysteria
LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey and Deputy Chief Emily McKinley visited with Terry Meiners to discuss police training techniques, how to process the recent killing of a Kentucky state trooper, the value and limitations of Flock cameras, and how to manage unverified social media claims of criminal activity.
Riley Kerber on Louisville's new rowing competition on the Ohio River
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - Louisville Rowing Club will bring rowing to the heart of the city this fall with the inaugural Derby City Head Race, a new rowing event taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the TurfMutt Great Lawn.The event will feature 5,000 meter races on the Ohio River and bring athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and spectators together on the Louisville waterfront. The event will give the Louisville community an opportunity to see a sport that is growing in the city.Louisville Rowing Club, a community rowing organization serving both youth and adults, is building the Derby City Head Race to...
Taste of Louisville returns October 14
Louisville, KY – The Taste of Louisville returns Wednesday, October 14, marking 52 years of delicious tradition — and there’s no slowing down now. With 40+ chefs and 20+ beverage purveyors serving up the best of Louisville’s food and drink scene, this beloved event is ready to raise a glass, fill a plate, and keep the flavor going for the next 50+ years.Hosted by the Kentucky Restaurant Association Louisville Chapter, this year’s event is once again proudly presented by Gordon Food Service, our Title Sponsor.“Gordon Food Service is once again very excited to be the Title Sponsor for The Taste of Louisville because we b...
Rabbi Shlomo Litvin reflects on October 7th
It's been three years since the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel - when Hamas attacked civilians and members of the IDF. Nearly 12-hundred people died in the attacks. Hundreds more were taken hostage, tortured, and many died in captivity.
Kentucky Jewish Council chairman Rabbi Shlomo LItvin reflects on Israel, the United States, and other societies that have amped up attacks in the three years since.
Wyatt Anderson was paralyzed a year ago. This Sunday, he'll run the Chicago Marathon!
Saint Xavier High School senior Wyatt Anderson was paralyzed from the neck down with a spinal cord injury in November 2025. Through extensive therapy at Frazier Rehab, Wyatt slowly regained the ability to walk, then run.
Wyatt spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS a few days ahead of his goal of completing all 26.2 miles of the Chicago Marathon this Sunday.
Listen to his incredible story.
DONATE to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: runwyattrun.com
Cara Skrypchuk on memory care for loved ones
Trilogy Health will gather memory care professionals from around the world next week in Louisville.
Cara Skrypchuk, VP of Trilogy’s Memory Care Center of Excellence, spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners about caring for loved ones with memory changes.
Cara is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience developing, implementing, and supporting memory care services across adult day health, acute care, long-term care, and assisted living settings. Cara is passionate about improving support for residents living with memory loss, cognitive impairment, and dementia, as well as their caregivers, while strengthening team capabilities an...
The Barber of Seville soars again at Kentucky Opera this weekend
Ben Robinson is making his stage directing debut with the company as it returns to the Brown Theatre to open its season with Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.
Ben spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners about this homecoming. Ben participated in Kentucky Opera’s Studio Artist program early in his career and returned to lead the organization in 2025.
The comedy follows Figaro, a resourceful barber who helps Count Almaviva win the heart of Rosina while outsmarting her guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who wants to marry her himself.
Expect disguises, mistaken identities and plenty of roma...
Should Beasman be talkin' smack ahead of LSU's arrival in Lexington?
The Beasman is all swole up over UK football's thrilling overtime victory over South Carolina. Even though the Cats were pushed out of the Top 25, Beasman uses that diss as motivation ahead of Saturday's clash with highly ranked L.S.U.
Beasman is already talking trash about Kentucky dominating L.S.U.
Is that smart? Let the game do the talking and then jump on the message boards!
Louisville Orchestra's BEST OCTOBER EVER is here!
The Louisville Orchestra's principal cellist Nick Finch stopped by WHAS Radio to detail some phenomenal shows scheduled over the next few weeks.
Terry Meiners, who can't carry a tune in a bucket, had many questions for Mr. Finch, except he forgot to ask if one of Nick's ancestors was named Atticus.
actor Kimberly Magness is heading home to celebrate Stage One's 80th anniversary
Kimberly will be emceeing StageOne's 80th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, October 22, at The Woman's Club of Louisville-- StageOne's very first stage and home. This festive evening will feature performances by alumni and past partners including the wonderful Ben Sollee, light bites and desserts from The Bristol and a bar by Heaven Hill-- plus a mini museum of lost treasures from both StageOne and Walden's archives. Tickets available at stageone.org and support the next 80 years of excellent children's theatre in our community.
Conrad Bachmann next to receive a Louisville Hometown Heroes building banner
93-year-old Conrad Bachmann returned to the Terry Meiners WHAS Radio show to discuss his incredible career, modern Hollywood challenges, raising kids in California, and to celebrate his upcoming Hometown Heroes building banner. It is scheduled to go up on Fifth Street later this month.
Brett Bachmann, CEO of Heuser Hearing Institute, joined his dad at WHAS to help celebrate the honor.
Maggie Harlow went to the Grammys with Jack. It wasn't the glamorous moment she'd anticipated
Author Maggie Harlow visited with Terry Meiners to dive into another chapter of her popular book EVERYDAY EXTRAORDINARY. She recalls the invitation she'd received to go to the GRAMMYS with her world famous son Jack Harlow.
Listen to the reality check that the night quickly became! Maggie teaches listeners about managing expectations.
PICTURED: Maggie in the "vinyl" dress she assumed would be leather. Bait and switch from another online seller!!!
Aerobatic pilot Pat MacDonald on formation flying
Bowman Fest returns this Saturday and Sunday to Louisville's Bowman Field. Heralded pilot Pat MacDonald discusses the challenges of formation flying. Fellow pilot Terry Meiners loves discussing aviation more than any other radio topic.
Pat has lots of details on this year's Bowman Fest.
The TEN TASTE EXPERIENCE is coming October 11
Louisville, KY – APRON Inc., the nonprofit that Serves Those Who Serve You, invites Louisville to experience an unforgettable evening of food, cocktails and giving at the Ten Taste Experience, taking place October 11 at The Olmsted.Celebrating 15 years of supporting restaurant workers when they need it most, APRON’s Ten Taste Experience brings together ten exceptional tastes, thoughtfully crafted food and drink, and the people who make Louisville’s dining scene so special — all in support of the restaurant community.The evening begins with a celebratory happy hour before guests embark on a delicious tasting experience featuring ten memorable tastes, complemented by creat...
Rep. Brett Guthrie mourns the killing of Kentucky state trooper Hayden Phillips
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY/02) was on the air discussing data center costs and midterm elections when he learned that KSP trooper Hayden Phillips was shot to death by a black male motorist whom Phillips pulled over on I-65 in Warren County.
More details of this killing of a law enforcement officer are continuing to develop.
RIP trooper Phillips
Boxer Pryce Sparrow is still perfect!
Butterflies in Motion has an incredible array of online auction items
Butterflies in Motion, the annual fundraiser for The Heuser Hearing Institute, is now an evening event. Proceeds boost the incredible hearing healthcare, speech & language services, and outreach programs available to people throughout the area.
Brad Broecker and Brett Bachmann chat with Terry Meiners on WHAS with full details on the wide spectrum of auction items available.
MORE: thehearinginstitute.org
Clarksville's amazing Origin Park is ready for hikers and nature lovers
Origin Park CEO Dennis Schnurbusch visited WHAS Radio to update listeners on the expansive nature preserve along Clarksville, Indiana's riverfront.
Enjoy all it has to offer visitors!
originpark.org
RN Melanie Wagner on helping those touched by postpartum depression
UnitedHealthcare Kentucky registered nurse Melanie Wagner and Terry Meiners discuss paths to assistance for moms (and dads!) affected by postpartum depression.
Know that it’s okay to talk about how you’re feeling, even when it’s tough. Talking about mental health challenges should be as normal as talking about a backache. When we open up, we make it easier for everyone to seek the help they might need without fear.  Evaluate benefits and side effects of any treatment option, including a relatively new postpartum depression pill, which has been shown to improve depressive symptom...
Beasman loves Will Effin Stein now that UK whooped Texas A&M
University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman is finally all in on Will "Effin" Stein leader his precious Wildcats football team.
The Cats shocked the football world with a dominating win over Texas A&M so Beasman is miffed that the Associated Press Top 25 poll did not bump UK back into a ranked position.
It's OK. Stein will get UK into that effin poll if it means playin' effin Alabama every week until they figure out a way to effin win the effin game.
Coach Stein does indeed kiss his mother with that mouth!