Terry Meiners

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Uh, n...

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ned Pillersdorf is running for Congress to replace longtime Representative Hal Rogers. Pillersdorf, the "Atticus Finch of Eastern Kentucky," says Rep. Rogers has done some good things over the years but his vote for the BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL will harm generations of people in District 5.

Mr. Pillersdorf explains how Kentuckians are more drastically affected by the BBB downside than any other state. He also explains how scant WIFI availability rains down daunting challenges for the region.

Ned does pass out a bit of praise for Senator Rand Paul for voting against President Trump's wishes on multiple...

University of Louisville athletics director Josh Heird chats with Terry Meiners on the UofL football buzz following the Miami victory, other schools chasing Jeff Brohm or other Cardinal coaches, UofL's commitment from a G League standout, NIL, the 2013 banner, and special tailgating hours for Saturday's ACC Network show THE HUDDLE broadcasting live from THE ALLEY.

To help fund the University of Kentucky's football NIL bag, Lexington's Bespoken Spirits offers Club Blue Bourbon. 

"The White Label ($39.99) bottle originates from a Kentucky high-rye barrel-aged bourbon whiskey, specifically finished with twice toasted oak staves for richness and flavor. The second of the two bourbons – developed as a more premium bourbon, can be identified by its Blue Label ($99.99) and is marked at a bold 106 proof."

Jared Bickel and Terry Meiners discuss both flavors of Club Blue and the easy delivery process to have a bottle in your home soon.

Here's...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun jumped back onto WHAS Radio to discuss the Hoosier state's burgeoning business numbers, government shutdown messaging, tariff hysteria, A.I. data center values, tightening CDL grants, and IU football retaining Coach Cignetti.

LET'S GO HOOSIERS!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.