Terry Meiners

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 9-12tee times: https://www.golfchannel.com/news/isco-championship-2026-round-1-tee-times-groupings-and-how-to-watch

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.Some of the biggest shows on the tourism calendar: Bourbon & Beyond, Louder Than Life, the farm machinery show, teen sports competitions, faith group conventions, and so many more have expanded during Beck's tenure.Mike Berry has been named interim CEO, but admitted he's a short-termer.Will the new leader be able to maintain Beck's successes? Will Louisville tourism continue its upward trajectory now that Beck's longterm connections are severed?Governor Beshear will hopefully step forward to confirm that Ky Venues can best utilize the $400 million investment in Ky Expo Centers' upgrades.

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 [email protected]

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her findings in a conversation with Terry Meiners on WHAS.The picture is bleak with bottom scraping test scores and outdated technology.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 the ring.Louisville is a legendary home to iconic boxers. Pryce Sparrow is putting in the work to hopefully join the list of the city's greatest ever champions.

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 with those two simple moves. Let's do it, BBN! Beasman is NEVER wrong!

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 as chronicled in his new book FEARLESS: The Life and Times of a Media Maverick.website: danmasonbook.com

Louisville Kings head coach Chris Redman led his UFL team to the United Bowl UFL Championship on Saturday in Washington D.C. The entire UFL league is based in the Dallas area. Redman's squad roared back from a tough start to the season to capture the ultimate crown versus D.C.Driving home with the trophy, Coach Redman spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to retrace the season and discuss his strategy to get the final win. Coach Redman is deeply thankful for the tremendous local support for the city's upstart team, and he's already making plans to chase a second title for the Kings.There'll be a Louisville celebration for the Louisville Kings soon. Listen for details.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio a day after going 4-4 in the Congressional Softball Game. McGarvey's Democrats were pounded by the Republicans but the Kentucky congressman earned an MVP award for his batting prowess.Rep. McGarvey and Meiners discussed the latest on the Iran war and movement from the Trump Justice Department to tighten its influence over state elections. Many conservatives are suspicious of the elongated mail-in vote counting process following recent California primary elections, casting doubt on the accuracy of election results. 

Kelly Jones, deputy director of Louisville Metro Emergency Services, reflects on the enormous task of staging Muhammad Ali's funeral, watched by millions of people worldwide.Mr. Jones discusses the overwhelming and ever-changing plans to properly and respectfully honor Muhammad Ali as his hearse moved through the city ahead of burial at Cave Hill Cemetery. Tens of thousands of people lined the streets, essentially assisting the city by impeding traffic that could otherwise break protocol.Kelly Jones also had to deal with mulitiple representatives of foreign governments and their security agencies to assure that all visitors were protected.There were no homicides in the Louisville area for at least four days, a sadly remarkable statictic in a city that finally found peace, albeit for less than a week.

The Louisville Kings earned a spot in Saturday's UFL Championship vs D.C. at Audi Field in Washington D.C.Kings head coach Chris Redman spoke with Terry Meiners about his preparation process, team energy, star players, eavesdropping honor code, and the strategic moves Redman made early in the season to produce season's end greatness.

The Louisville Kings have earned a spot in the United Football League's playoffs. The Kings started the season on a three game skid and then roared back to win 6 of the final 7 regular season games.Head coach Chris Redman discusses the Kings prep plans to defeat St. Louis this Sunday and hopefully move on to the UFL championship game a week later in D.C.

Kentucky Fairness Campaign's executive director Chris Hartman is not in favor of a Louisville Metro Council member's proposed Transgender Safe Haven designation for the city.Hartman explains his position to Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio. They also discuss a litany of LGBTQ issues in Kentucky.

Jake & Elwood and the Boys will crush it for an entire hour (10-11 PM) on the WHAS Crusade for Children this Saturday night.Brennan Latkovski and Mike Hamburg tell the story of their introduction to show business 37 years ago. Great adventures since! They've thrilled audiences all across America.

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman has been rather quiet since his beloved Wildcats struck out on so many bigtime basketball recruits. But then Coach Mark Pope landed one of the biggest stars remaining in the portal and suddenly Beasman is back on the bandwagon.Cover your ears, UofL Cardinal fans. He's got a string of insults for Louisville fans that may knock them all the way back to the death penalty days of yore.

WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners has four brilliant children. Simon T Meiners appeared on KET's Kentucky Tonight as part of a panel of historians discussing Kentucky's 234th birthday.Oh, the tales Simon can tell! We bet you've never heard this one about a future famous guy shoveling out the area now called the Portland Canal along Louisville's riverfront!

ESPN sports reporter Katie George just won an EMMY for "Outstanding Sports Personality: Emerging On-Air Talent." She's without a doubt America's greatest sports reporter/interviewer/anchor.What's new? She and her husband are parents!Katie and Terry Meiners discuss her career path and what sort of media adventures lie ahead. 

Longtime local radio/TV host John Ramsey was diagnosed with ALS last year, a condition that his doctor bluntly stated "will kill you."John visited Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to update his medical condition in hopes that his public sharing will help others who are suffering with medical challenges to see the joy in living fully every day.

THE BREADWINNER from Sony Pictures is now in theaters. Ask the box office for a special NATE RATE!It's the story of a fumbling dad trying to cover all parental duties while his wife flies off to appear on TV's Shark Tank. Nate can't quite get the hang of all that's required of competent parents.If you have a parent hack to share, go to our iHeart Media app or WHAS.com and click the TALKBACK MICROPHONE to share your wisdom!

Melissa Beare joined Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to discuss this year's H.E.R.O. Run to honor military heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice.louisvilleherorun.com

Louisville's African American community once reveled in the glory of WALNUT STREET, a thoroughfare lined with Black owned businesses, nightclubs, beautiful homes, and positive energy.Arts icon Ken Clay offers "The Walnut Street Revue" on June 13, a tribute to the legendary Top Hat Club. It'll be on stage at the Kentucky Center on June 13 at 7:30. With an impressive array of performers, "The Walnut Street Revue" will take you back to a golden nightclub era in spite of the segregation that offered uneven cultural opportunities. Mr. Clay and Terry Meiners discuss Louisville history through the prism of Black entrepreneurship and forward momentum, much of which was disbanded when Urban Renewal city planners scattered this successful hub.

Louisville Kings linebacker Nick Kubitz spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS ahead of Sunday's critical clash with Dallas for a playoff opportunity.Kubitz loves chasing down quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers in his relentless pursuit of opponents.When he's not playing football, he's looking for a perfect hunting spot.Louisville plays Dallas this Sunday at 4 at Lynn Family Stadium.

Natalie Kelly, LCSW and VP of grant intiatives for Seven Counties Services, discusses the critical services available from Kentucky's leading community mental health center.

The UFL's Louisville Kings have pulled a Lazarus and risen from the dead. The pro football squad suffered in the opening weeks of the season but have been on a tear during the past month.Head Coach Chris Redman joined Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to discuss the Kings' quest to make the playoffs, roster adjustments, and local love from the fan base.Louisville just swept the DC squad in consecutive games, now they'll try to beat Dallas a second time this Sunday at Lynn Family Stadium.The Kings would have a chance to host a playoff game if certain circumstances are met by other teams in the league.

The chair of Kentucky Jewish Council Rabbi Shlomo Litvin is no fan of Rep. Thomas Massie. Rabbi Litvin explained his delight with Massie's defeat at the hands of Trump endorsed Navy Seal (ret) Officer Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 6th congressional district Republican primary.

Dr. Ralph Alvarado is another Trump endorsed candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. He's hoping to earn the seat being vacated by senate candidate Rep. Andy Barr. He must defeat a Democrat challenger in the general election to become Kentucky's newest representative in the House.Joining Terry Meiners on WHAS, Dr. Alvarado discusses his medical insights to improve America through better health initiatives.He previously served for 8 years as a Kentucky state senator and has led the Tennessee Department of Health.

Mark Haertzen has been a lifelong entrepreneur. He sold flavored toothpicks to classmates. He's invented a thousand things, tried & failed & succeeded with many, but nothing hit quite like ROCKET MAN.Haertzen discusses his new book STAY THIRSTY with Terry Meiners on 840WHAS.

As America watched, Trump endorsed house candidate Ed Gallrein bolstered the President's grip on the Republican Party by delivering a huge win over incumbent Thomas Massie (KY-04).Retired Navy Seal Mr. Gallrein discussed his feelings as he learned he'd won, his response to Massie's snarky concession speech, and the most numbing attack ad used against him.

Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02) on ICE funding struggles, the new $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump fans who claim that the Biden Administration used lawfare against them, and how Rep. Guthrie will go with a quiet primary victory celebration on Tuesday night.

Kentucky Venues CEO David Beck visited with Terry Meiners on WHAS to discuss surging local tourism, building upgrades at Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, and the state legislature's potential funding for a transportation tunnel that would expedite travel between KFEC, the airport, Churchill Downs, U of L, and all of the central business district in downtown Louisville.Mr. Beck also discusses Southern Indiana's $500 million proposal to upgrade the old Colgate Palmolive plant in Clarksville into a hotel and sports complex.David Beck is pictured with his granddaughter Savannah Raines. 

Sarah Martin has worked as an attorney for 17 years in the Jefferson County Attorney's office, handling difficult cases involving domestic violence, delinquent child support payments, and more. She's currently the assistant Jefferson County Attorney and says she is ready to lead the staff of attorneys with integrity and compassion.Sarah and Terry Meiners discuss her experience, public safety needs, the remnants of the federal consent decree for police reform, and more. website: votesarahmartin.comEarly voting begins May 14-16 with all polls open on Tuesday, May 19