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National and State Politics Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections

Host Renee Shaw and her guests discuss national and state politics. Guests: Robert Benvenuti, chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky; Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Tres Watson, founder of Capitol Reins PR; and Abby Piper and Jared Smith, partners in Piper | Smith, a government affairs and public relations firm.
Season 33 Episode 3 Length 56:33 Premiere: 07/27/26

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KET’s Kentucky Tonight brings together an expert panel for in-depth analysis of major issues facing the Commonwealth.

This weekly program features moderated comprehensive discussions with lawmakers, stakeholders and policy leaders.

For nearly three decades, Kentucky Tonight has been a source for complete and balanced coverage of the most urgent and important public affairs developments in the state of Kentucky.

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Kentucky Tonight was awarded a 1997 regional Emmy by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The series was also honored with a 1995 regional Emmy nomination.

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Season 33 Episodes

National and State Politics Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections
S33 E3 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 07/27/26

Data Centers
S33 E2 Length 56:30 Premiere Date 07/20/26

America's Next 250 Years: Civic Engagement & Service
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Data Centers - S33 E2

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