Host Renee Shaw and guests examine maternal health including disparities in certain populations, access to midwifery, and other initiatives to improve outcomes for expectant mothers and their children. The panel of guests includes: Susan E. Stone, DNSc, CNM, president of Frontier Nursing University; Mary Kathryn DeLodder, parent advocate with Kentucky Birth Coalition; and others.

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A KET Forum: Maternal Health

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about historical horse racing. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Damon Thayer, a Republican from Georgetown, Senate Majority Floor Leader, and co-chair of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force; State Rep. Adam Koenig, a Republican from Erlanger and co-chair of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force; Martin Cothran, spokesperson, The Family Foundation; Chauncey Morris, executive director, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association; State Sen. Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat from Louisville and Senate Minority Floor Leader; State Rep. Al Gentry, a Democrat from Louisville and a member of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force; and Pam Thomas, senior fellow, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Historical Horse Racing: A Growing Pastime in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and guests discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests: State Sen. Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester), a physician; Alice Thornton, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at UK Healthcare; Allison Adams, vice president for policy for the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky; and State Sen. Karen Berg (D-Louisville), a physician.

The Latest Developments in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Renee Shaw and guests discuss protecting students from COVID-19: Commissioner Jason Glass, Kentucky Dept. of Education; Rep. Steven Riley (R-Glasgow), vice-chair of the House Education Committee; Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy of the Kentucky School Boards Association; Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville), member of the House Education Committee; and Dawne Perkins, founder of Let Them Learn.

COVID and the Classroom

Renee Shaw and guests reflect on the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks. Guests include: State Rep. Matt Koch (R-KY 72), a former Marine Intelligence Officer; Amy McGrath, a retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. and former Democratic Senate candidate; Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh, UK Patterson School of Diplomacy; and Ryan Baggett, professor of homeland security at Eastern Kentucky University; and others.

Remembering 9/11, 20 Years Later

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) who serves as Kentucky's senior U.S. Senator.

Congressional Update - U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth (D) who serves Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth

Renee Shaw and four legislators discuss Kentucky's response to COVID-19. Guests: Kentucky House Speaker Pro Tem David Meade, a Republican from Stanford; Kentucky House Minority Leader Joni Jenkins, a Democrat from Shively; Kentucky Senate President Pro Tem David Givens, a Republican from Greensburg; and Kentucky Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat from Louisville.

Kentucky's Response to COVID-19

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie (R) who serves Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R), who serves Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Andy Barr

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (R), who serves Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. James Comer (R), who serves Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. James Comer

Renee Shaw speaks with U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R), who serves Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.

Congressional Update - U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss the COVID-19 surge in Kentucky. Guests include: David Dougherty, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Baptist Health, Lexington; Ashley Montgomery-Yates, M.D., chief medical officer for inpatient and emergency services at UK Healthcare; Molly Rutherford, M.D., direct primary care physician and owner of Bluegrass Family Wellness in Crestwood; and others.

The Surge of COVID-19 Cases in Kentucky

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss the Fancy Farm picnic and state politics. Guests: Beth Thorpe, Democratic digital strategist; Julia Bright Crigler, Republican strategist/consultant and founder at Bright Strategies; Matt Erwin, Louisville-based Democratic consultant; and Allison Moore, Corbin City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem.

Fancy Farm Preview and State Politics

A KET production on issues confronting Kentuckians, hosted by Renee Shaw.

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