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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...

Gracious, affable, Southern gentleman David Beck was pushed out of his Kentucky Venues CEO role by Governor Andy Beshear. Mr. Beck and his team steered billions of tourism dollars through Louisville & Kentucky by the strength of his personal relationships with decision makers around America.

Louisville leaders would be wise to secure Mr. Beck's services in an ambassador role to maintain and grow the tourism sector.

David Beck sat down with Terry Meiners for a wide ranging chat on Louisville's strengths, opportunities, and vision.

BIKE4ALZ raises funds to fight Alzheimer's. Alex Mooney and his WKU bicycling buddies are 2/3s of the way across the USA and about to come through Louisville. They'll have a celebration and fundraising effort at Bearno's Pizza in J-Town on Thursday, July 9 from 5-8.

Alex spoke with Terry Meiners about thrills and challenges along the highways and roads stretching across the U.S.

They're on pace to finish in Virginia Beach, Virginia on July 26.

Louisville basketball champion Russ Smith stopped into WHAS Radio to discuss Pat Kelsey's next team, the upcoming TBT in Louisville, Mr & Mrs Bourbon, and the delicate art of aging.

This Sunday at Louisville Bats baseball, gates open at noon, and U of L Health will be offering free PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests for men. It's a quck and painless check for signs of prostate cancer or other issues.

Dr. Jessica Shardein and Bats president Greg Galliette visited with Terry Meiners to remind area men that health safety can be quick and easy.

Enjoy the game!

Democrat Graham Platner, the highly touted senate candidate from Maine, is reeling from a series of women making sexual assault claims. Platner, in spite of his Nazi chest tattoo, has been supported by prominent Democrats across America. 

These latest claims have many Liberals retreating from their previous support of Platner.

Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council, has thoughts on Platner and other Democrats who've turned hostile toward America's support of Israel.

The FBI arrested former University of Kentucky basketball player "Kris Kringle" for internet fraud, conning suckers out of more than $2 million.

The Beasman has all kinds of reasons why the filthy, snaggle tooth, brainless U of Smell bootlicking media should ignore this non-story about nothing really that important...because THE CATS! GO BIG BLUE! U UH KAY IS THE GREATEST and U of Smell is nothing but Cardinal convicts who carjack, shoot pedestrians, and deal meth to school kids. GO CATS!

ISCO Industries Chairman and CEO Jimmy Kirchdorfor on the 2026 PGA Tour event in Louisville sponsored by his family's company, the ISCO Championship at Hurstbourne Country Club, July 9-12

Kentucky state represenatative John Hodgson (Dist 36) shared his thoughts on today's tumult within the ranks of tourism leadership. Here's the background info: the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that Republican-led laws to reduce Governor Andy Beshear's power is unconstitutional.

Today, Beshear revamped the Kentucky State Fair Board and his newly appointed members immediately fired longtime Ky Venues CEO David Beck.

Beck's leadership produced generous funding thru the state legislature for massive upgrades at the Kentucky Expo Center and Ky International Convention Center. Plus, the convention and tourism numbers soared under Beck's relationships with decision makers.

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FBI Louisville's SAC is Olivia Olson, who comes from a family of FBI agents. She sat down with Terry Meiners to discusss public safety, gang related activity, drug running, cyber crime, and cohesion among various law enforcement agencies.

FBI Louisville has a recruitment event scheduled for July 15 from 7-9 PM. To apply, email louisvilleapplicants@FBI.gov

Allison Ball, Kentucky's auditor, has released a 500 page study on Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) finances and teaching outcomes. She detailed her findings in a conversation with Terry Meiners on WHAS.

The picture is bleak with bottom scraping test scores and outdated technology. Plus..."They're very top heavy at the administrative level."

Tom Jurich, former athletic director for the University of Louisville, worked with sports information director Kenny Klein for 2 decades. Jurich reflected on Klein's loyalty and work ethic in a chat with Terry Meiners on WHAS.

Dee Dee Taylor, President of the Kentucky Hemp Association, warns that the upcoming ban on hemp will drastically affect pain relief and emotional balance for millions of Americans suffering from PTSD and physical ailments. She told her story to Terry Meiners on WHAS, joined by Rocco Jerome to ask listeners to act to reverse the decision. 

Use the website HelpSaveHemp.org for more info.

Longtime sports information director for UofL Kenny Klein died this week. Sports reporter Jody Demling shared memories of Klein with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners.

Kentucky's attorney general Russell Coleman chats with Terry Meiners on WHAS

This Saturday brings Gallop for Good to Churchill Downs, a spotlight on 75 nonprofits that are involved in the protection and life care necessary for horses retired from racing.

Claire Simms and Mark Whitten delivered more details to Terry Meiners on WHAS.

Kate Olson and Colleen Walker tell the story of Second Stride, an organization of volunteers that helps former race horses adjust to their new lives as pleasure horses. Eat. Play. Love.

Kate & Colleen told Terry Meiners about the program's mission and ways horse lovers can help.

secondstride.org

Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, a Garrard County farmer, visited with Terry Meiners to discusses the state's farm products, market strengths, future expansion, and Jefferson County's economic engine.

The Beasman is certain the Mark Pope's days are marked so he's doing all he can to alert the new UK athletics director to steer clear of Slick Rick Pitino. Beasman says Slick Rick is humiliated by having to sit in the 4th row for the Knicks championship games in Madison Square Garden. Now that Slick is a nobody in the Big Apple, he wants to go coach in a town where he'll be the king again!

Meanwhile, midget Pat Kelsey being dissed by Mikel Brown is tickling Beasman's funny bone!

Sexual abuse survivor Hadley Duvall, who was raped by her stepfather when she was 12 years old, is now an activist for abortion rights in America.

Hadley's story first sufaced publicly when she was featured in 2023 ads for Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's re-election campaign.

Hadley spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS detailing her life as a new mom, an outspoken advocate for sexaul assault victims, and her upcoming speech in Washington D.C. on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade, sending abortion rights issues back to individual state legislatures.

The patriarch of Louisville's Brohm family tells his story to Terry Meiners on WHAS.

Coach Bob Redman won over 300 high school football games at multiple schools and 3 Kentucky State Championships with Male High School.

Coach Redman and WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners discuss fatherhood, coaching, leadership, and the joy of watching the next generation shine.

Professional boxer Pryce Sparrow of Radcliff, Kentucky tells the story of how his most recent opponent got a little mouthy at the weigh-in. Pryce quickly took care of business in the ring the next day, becoming the youngest ever boxer to win the coveted ABO North American Belt.

A belt presentation ceremony will be scheduled soon. Pryce Sparrow is now riding a perfect 6-0 record with tough opponents ahead.

Pryce's father Kelvin Sparrow joined the boxer in the WHAS studio to discuss the rigorous training regimen, executing each fight plan, and how to enjoy life beyond...

Sen. Rand Paul spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS to catch up on current events in Iran and Washington. Is the new Iranian regime not "radicalized" as President Trump claims? Trust and verify is still the order of the day when dealing with any Iran regime.

Meiners also asked about Rand Paul's communication with his hospitalized colleague Mitch McConnell and his primary losing friend Thomas Massie.

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman ain't having it when fans celebrate the Louisville Kings. He claims that UK sports dominate all Kentuckian brains. There's no room for some flimsy Pop Warner NFL wannabes in the Commonwealth because BLUE GETS IN!

And on another note, Beasman rails at the University of Kentucky for hiring a nebbish numbers nerd as athletics director when Coach Cal is available to return to Lexington. His first move should be to hire Karl Anthony Towns as a replacement for Mark Pope.

These dark days for the Cats would spin into greatness...

Louisvillian Dan Mason used his early teen years pestering the program directors at WKLO and WAKY to upgrade their programming. 

He must have known what he was talking about. Initially hired at WKLO, Dan went on to much larger stations and eventually to lead CBS Radio (two times).

He fired Don Imus. Befriended every superstar performer. Built CBS Radio into dominant positions in markets across America.

Mason is also a sportscaster, primarily in women's basketball and is a horse racing analyst.

Terry Meiners and Dan Mason discussed his incredible career at CBS a...