Terry Meiners

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There's a pulltab gaming pause in Kentucky, exhausting resources for some charities
Yesterday at 10:07 PM

Rocco Jerome and Rob Holmes from SenecaForever.org have details on how the recent pulltab gaming pause is adversely affecting Kentucky chairities.


It's HATE WEEK but The Beasman hates U of Smell EVERY week
Yesterday at 9:59 PM

In sensible states, the term "rivalry week" is used to describe the days leading up to the two most prominent universities preparing to play each other in football.

In unvarnished Kentucky, the term is HATE WEEK. The University of Louisville is hosting its rival University of Kentucky at noon on Saturday. America does not care because both teams suck.

The Beasman is ALL IN on his Kentucky Wildcats!


Marji Vertrees has a phenomenal Jingle Bell Run to get you in the spirit!
Last Monday at 11:01 PM

Marji Vertrees is the organizer of the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run at Tom Sawyer Park on December 6. Bring your doggie, too! Santa wants everyone to feel the spirit!

She's got details on this year's fun event in a great chat with Terry Meiners

event site: jbr.org/louisville


George and Theo Lawrence are the Sports Bros
Last Monday at 10:46 PM

9-year-old George and 11-year-old Theo Lawrence are the Sports Bros, talking U of L sports, NFL, and MLB.

No drama, just sports analysis from these two sibs.


Beyonce's mom tries to demean the Kentucky Derby but Terry knows the real story
Last Friday at 10:03 PM

Tina Knowles is featured in a Peacock documentary on Black jockeys and cowboys. Knowles references her 2024 visit to the 150th Kentucky Derby and how she was horribly mistreated on the red carpet when a White couple was ushered in ahead of her. THE HORROR!

Terry explains the red carpet chaos and adds another dimension to Tina Knowles' day that likely explains her sour experience. Race was not a factor. The proper credentials to enter certain areas was the real roadblock. Apparently, saying "I'm Beyonce's mom" does not make all doors fly open for the self-aware Knowles. Sad!
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Here's the Terry Meiners 2025 Thanksgiving message
Last Friday at 9:56 PM

It's Thanksgiving time again. Let's make a smart move to heal a family rift. It's simple. It's quick. And you have control over its methodology.

Let's go do it.

ALSO: CheersI Our media buddy Angie Fenton is cancer free!!! Let's all celebrate Angie's newest chapter on life and send love to all who are wrestling with health challenges.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD HOLIDAY SEASON!


U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach on what's inside the Fort Knox depository
Last Friday at 9:50 PM

He ended the penny. The nickel is on its final cycle. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach talked coinage with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio.

Dimes and quarters are safe but don't waste your time socking away pennies with the hope that they'll rise in value.

Treasurer Beach has been inside the gold depository at Fort Knox and has plenty to report.

LISTEN for more insights on the Trump Team financial outlook for the coming three years.


CNN's Scott Jennings on his ability to push back when surrounded by liberals
Last Thursday at 9:06 PM

Former WHAS Radio news anchor Scott Jennings is now known worldwide for his CNN political commentary and analysis.

Scott and Terry Meiners discussed the tension at the CNN desk, President Trump's global impact, whether Scott will run for Senate or switch to CBS, and many other topics.

Scott's new book: A Revolution of Common Sense is available everywhere


OH NO! WE SUCK AGAIN! The Beasman is mortified by UK's loss to Michigan State
11/19/2025

Our poor buddy The Beasman has been slobber-knocked again.Last week it was the demonic LOO-vul Cardinals that had the audaceration to beat the Wildcats. Now those Michigan State Sparkys done thumped Mark Pope's faltering Wildcats and statewide panic is on full throttle.

The N.I.L. fund is $22 million deep into a team of wussy players who can't guard a closet door! 

WE IS THE CAYUTS! WE IS KENTUCKY! DON'T PEOPLE KNOW THEY AIN'T POSED TO BEAT THE CAYUTS!


author Todd Purdum on traditional media shrinkage, upcoming Louisville appearance w/ Maureen Dowd
11/19/2025


Senate candidate Nate Morris says President Trump should send troops into Louisville to reduce crime
11/14/2025

U.S. Senate canddiate Nate Morris thinks it's time for President Donald Trump to send National Guard troops on patrol in Louisville to help quell crime.

Mr. Morris and Terry Meiners discussed other topics like the goverment shutdown, value of the filibuster, and more


JD Shelburne talks with Terry about his new album RAISED ON THE GOOD STUFF
11/14/2025

Kentucky singer JD Shelburne has been living in Nashville for years and continues touring and creating new music. His 7th album, titled RAISED ON THE GOOD STUFF, just dropped.

JD and Terry always love catching up on WHAS Radio.

website: jdshelburne.com


Murr from Impractical Jokers on his greatest prank ever
11/13/2025

James "Murr" Murray from Impractical Jokers is in town for 5 shows at Louisville Comedy Club. Using his hit TV show's technique, Murr will send at least one audience member out into the street to follow his commands through an earpiece. Always comedy gold!

Murr told Terry Meiners an awesome story about the most outrageous prank he played on his showmate (who thought Murr was being punished). It's one of Impractical Joker's GREATEST HIT moments.

Murr's new bourbon DON'T MOVE is named for the thriller book he wrote, which inspired a forthcoming film by the same name.<...


U of L thumps UK and now the Beasman is apoplectic and dee-pressed
11/12/2025

The basketball rivalry between the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville just completed another riveting chapter.

U of L jacked UK's jaw. The Beasman ain't having it.

When UK beats U of L, it's fodder for comedy. When Louisville wins, everyone is expected to walk on eggshells and not discuss it while tender Wildcat fan hearts slowly heal over a matter of weeks, if not months. 

Sad!


Sacred Heart Academy lacrosse plans to put a whoopin' on Trinity High School
11/12/2025

My awesome niece Maggie Meiners and the equally incredible Izzy Craig, both seniors at Sacred Heart, shared details of their upcoming charity lacrosse match vs. Trinity High School.

And they mind being teased about being spoiled by their cushy birth positions as the family's baby girls!


LGBTQ leader TImothy Weyrauch on SCOTUS rebuff to Kim Davis
11/10/2025

Timothy Weyrauch, president of the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation, responds to the Supreme Court of the United States declining to revisit gay marriage laws. Kim Davis, a former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue a marriage license to two gay men, had filed the appeal to overturn the SCOTUS 2015 decision in Obergefell vs Hodges, allowing for legal gay marriage in America.

Davis has been rebuffed, but Weyrauch fears that others will attempt to find a different legal strategy to overturn the landmark federal law.


Now the Beasman LOVES Stoops, ready for Pope to rope-a-dope Cardinals
11/10/2025

With a pair of wins over S.E.C. opponents, Mark Stoops is suddenly the celebrated son in Lexington. The Beasman checks in with Larry Minner to brag on UK football and warn all U of Smell Cardinals that they is about to mop up their own blood off the Yum Center floor when the Cats come a-callin'


Kenny McPeek on retiring Mystic Dan, Netflix fame, Meiners futures
11/07/2025

Thoroughbred trainer Kenny McPeek has well over 2,000 victories at racetracks around world. His greatest weekend came on the first Friday and Saturday in May 2024, winning both the Kentucky Oaks (Thorpedo Anna) and the Kentucky Derby (Mystic Dan).

McPeek's Derby champ is set to retire to stud this weekend. Terry Meiners and Kenny McPeek discussed the horse's less-than-stellar ride in Arkansas that ultimately earned him access to the Derby. History was in the making.


Flags4Vets needs volunteers to place flags on the graves U.S. Military heroes
11/06/2025

On Sunday, November 9 at 2 PM, volunteers are needed to place flags on military graves at Cave Hill Cemetery. The meeting spot is Breckenridge Elementary on Payne Street where a gate leads directly into Cave Hill.

Fred Moore explains the details in this chat with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio.

God Bless all who serve.


attorney/pilot Jim Brauchle on MD 11 flight capabilities, maintenance, methodical NTSB info timetable
11/06/2025

Aviation investigator/litigator Jim Brauchle joined Terry Meiners to talk about the capabilities of the UPS MD-11F, like the one that crashed in Louisville.

Enough information has been released by the NTSB to confirm that the left wing engine detached on airport property and that the jet had been in a prolonged maintenance hold in San Antonio from early September into mid-October.


Indefatigable state rep Daniel Grossberg on Mayor-elect Mamdani, Democrat lessons learned
11/06/2025

Kentucky state representative Daniel Grossberg (KY-30) shared his thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City, the shifting tides for Democrats, prepping with colleagues for next year's legislative session, JCPS challenges, more

Great to see Daniel and Erica Grossberg back in the WHAS studios.


Schimpff's Confectionery celebrates 135 years with another generation taking over
11/05/2025

Warren Schimpff, co-owner of legendary Jeffersonville candymaker Schimpff's Confectionery, stopped by with Steve Shepherd, the next family member to run the operation. 

Schimpff's Confectionery was recently selected BEST CANDY STORE IN AMERICA by USA Today.

Schimpff's is celebrating this Friday, November 7 with all types of fun and frivolity at Schimpff's, on Spring Street in downtown Jeffersonville.


Independent Pilots Association President Bob Travis on the loss of UPS pilots in Louisville
11/05/2025


Rep. Morgan McGarvey just toured the UPS jet crash debris field
11/05/2025

One day after the tragic crash of UPS flight 2569 at Louisville International Airport, Rep. Morgan McGarvey shared his feelings after seeing the smoldering debris field with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.


WLKY helicopter pilot Bill DeReamer on flying above the UPS airplane crash
11/05/2025

WLKY helicopter pilot Bill DeReamer and photojournalist Scott Eckhardt flew above the UPS airplane crash in Louisville, providing video visuals for the world.

DeReamer explained the feelings and responsibilities in filming a tragedy just moments after it occurred.


Your child could benefit from the Sacred Heart Academy Accommodate College Fair, November 6, 2025
11/04/2025

Sacred Heart Academy's Emily Puffer and Caitlin Valdez detail an important ACCOMMODATE COLLEGE FAIR, a college night for students seeking support services.

Join representatives from colleges, universities, and other alternative post-secondary programs for an informational session for parents and students. School reps will address how they're addressing the needs of students with learning differences.

It's Thursday, November 6, 2025
6 - 7:30 PM
Sacred Heart Academy gymnasium
3175 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206


President Trump handpicked Ed Gallrein to run against Thomas Massie. Will the GOP's money follow?
11/04/2025

Ed Gallrein is a retired Navy Seal with over 30 years of U.S. military service plus years of work in the intelligence sector.

Team Trump has chosen the Kentucky farmer with challenging Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie (District 4), who often votes against the Republicans and Trump's interests.

Gallrein and Terry Meiners discussed the campaign, the U.S. military strikes on South American drug cartel boats, diplomacy efforts with China, American drug dependency, and other matters pertinent to voters.


President Trump handpicked Ed Gallrein to run against Thomas Massie. Will the money follow?
11/03/2025

Ed Gallrein is a retired Navy Seal with over 30 years of U.S. military service plus years of work in the intelligence sector.

Team Trump has chosen the Kentucky farmer with challenging Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie (District 4), who often votes against the Republicans and Trump's interests.

Gallrein and Terry Meiners discussed the campaign, the U.S. military strikes on South American drug cartel boats, diplomacy efforts with China, American drug dependency, and other matters pertinent to voters.


Actors Theatre is not DEAD AS A DODO, new leadership revived Louisville's legendary stage
11/03/2025

The entralling production of DEAD AS A DODO continues this week at Actors Theatre, and creator/director Kirjan Waage stopped by WHAS to tell his story.

Amelia Acosta Powell is part of the new leadership team at Actors Theatre and has great news about their renewed vision to serve ALL of the community, starting with the return of the annual holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL.


Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg on the city's current wins and challenges
10/31/2025

Louisville, Kentucky Mayor Craig Greenberg sat down with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners for a wide-ranging chat on today's wins and challenges for the city. Mayor Greenberg addressed the impending SNAP benefits conundrum, new affordable housing, renewed downtown business leases, re-opening the juvenile justice center, the scourge of fentanyl, assisting homeless people, Yum Center debt, and much more.


Gov Mike Braun on border issues with Chicago, gerrymandering, SNAP cutoffs
10/29/2025

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined us from Indianapolis to discuss illegal immigration and its spillover from Chicago into northern sectors of the Hoosier state.

Gov. Braun and Terry Meiners also discussed the call for a special session to redraw Indiana congressional districts to mirror actions of Democrat controlled states with zero Republican representatives on their federal team.

Meiners also asked Gov. Braun for reaction to the potential wipeout of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, now limping past three weeks of inaction by leaders in Washington.


The Beasmansays U of Smell bout to git POPE-A-DOPED!
10/29/2025

With the University of Kentucky sucking the suckiest suck in football history, Wildcats superfan Joe Beasman Hall knows that basketball pays the bills and the BIG BLUE NATION is ready to DOMMERATE Y'ALL SNAGGLE TOOTH, DOPE SMOKIN, MAKING BABIES OUT OF WEDLOCK, BRAINLESS SPINELESS CARDINAL CRYBABIES REAL SOON!


The Beasman "footbaw don't matter...it's POPE TIME!"
10/28/2025

You U of Smellers better git ready cuz THE POPE IS COMIN TO THE YUM YUM to smash your Cardinal dreams!


MLB umpire Tom Hallion on technology calling balls and strikes
10/28/2025

After a stellar career in Major League Baseball, umpire Tom Hallion still calls Louisville home. The native New Yorker moved to Kentucky during the Louisville Redbirds Triple A era, working games until he was called to the bigs.

He kept his Kentucky home and stopped by WHAS to talk about last night's 18 inning World Series instant classic game. He discussed the pressure encountered by umps working extra long games. 

Terry Meiners also asked for Mr. Hallion's thoughts on modern technology aiming to take away human umpires to let machines call balls and strikes.

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Simon Meiners on the Frazier Museum swiping right for love
10/28/2025

The Frazier Museum and Davis Jewelers are celebrating love and marriage with a special exhibit of Kentucky connected expressions of getting cuffed.

Simon Meiners and his dad discuss on 84WHAS.


Dan Dry and Hop Atomica are throwing a party to help APRON Inc serve the community
10/27/2025

Legendary photographer Dan Dry has a special exhibition on Wednesday, October 29th at Hop Atomica, 1318 McHenry Street in Germantown.

Hop Atomica is the city's only distillery-brewery-restaurant combo. Its owner Paul Berrier is hosting the party to help Apron Inc care for restaurant wait staff who've fallen on hard times.

Plus we get a special appearance from Paul's daughter (who is hopped up on Halloween candy!...MY BAD!!)

Come join the party this Wednesday!


The new Louisville Metro Housing Authority leader came home to make more homes
10/27/2025

Louisville Housing Authority director Elizabeth Strojan came home from living in New York City to help Mayor Craig Greenberg improve the city's affordable housing shortage. It's a massive job but Elizabeth discusses the many ways that housing situations are improving for the area's low income residents.


Meet the new ST X prinicpal Daniel McCue! He's got the Tigers rolling!
10/27/2025

Dr. Daniel McCue has been teaching and coaching at St. Xavier High School for 22 years, and now has been elevated to school principal.

Listen to his chat with Terry Meiners about the state of education at St. Xavier, A.I.'s role, student advancement, and much more.


Donna Brothers & Tim Laird are throwing a BIAK party!
10/27/2025

Superstar jockey Donna Brothers popped by to talk Breeders Cup 2025 with Terry Meiners. It's this weekend in California with an incredible lineup of thoroughbred talent.

Donna brought along Chief Entertainment Officer Tim Laird to promo the upcoming Brain Alliance of Kentucky fundraising party that is always a huge celebration.

Party details are enclosed in this interview.


The Louisville Kings are going to fill your thirst for football every March - May
10/27/2025

Steve Macy with the new Louisville Kings UFL squad popped by to chat with Terry Meiners on what the franchise brings to the city's sports offerings. They discussed talent levels, local connections, ticket pricing, and game day tailgating for the season that begins in March 2026.