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2016 Primary Election Preview

Bill and his guests discuss the 2016 election. Guests: Jennifer Moore, former chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Steve Robertson, former chair of the Republican Party of Kentucky; Colmon Elridge, former senior adviser to former Gov. Steve Beshear; and Iris Wilbur, Republican political operative.
Season 23 Episode 24 Length 56:33 Premiere: 05/16/16

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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.

Often aired live, viewers are encouraged to participate by submitting questions in real-time via email, Twitter or KET’s online form. Viewers with questions and comments may send an email to kytonight@ket.org or use the contact form. All messages should include first and last name and town or county. The phone number for viewer calls during the program is 800-494-7605.

After the broadcast, Kentucky Tonight programs are available on KET.org and via podcast (iTunes or Android). Files are normally accessible within 24 hours after the television broadcast.

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 23 Episodes

U.S. Senate Candidates
S23 E43 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/31/16

6th U.S. Congressional District Candidates
S23 E42 Length 56:53 Premiere Date 10/24/16

Countdown to the Election
S23 E41 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/17/16

Setting Education Policy
S23 E40 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/10/16

Jobs and Wages: Latest Trends
S23 E39 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/02/16

The Race for President
S23 E38 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/25/16

Forecasting the U.S. Economy
S23 E37 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 09/19/16

Changes to Kentucky's Medicaid
S23 E36 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/12/16

U.S. Foreign Policy Issues
S23 E35 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 08/29/16

Impact of Campaign Finance Laws
S23 E34 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 08/22/16

The Electoral College and Politics
S23 E33 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 08/15/16

The Future of Medicaid in Kentucky
S23 E32 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 08/01/16

Previewing the 2016 Election
S23 E31 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 07/10/16

Gun Control vs. 2nd Amendment
S23 E30 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/27/16

Debating Immigration Policy

S23 E29 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/20/16

Debate Over Jobs and Wages
S23 E27 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/06/16

Decoding Kentucky's Primary
S23 E25 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 05/23/16

2016 Primary Election Preview
S23 E24 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 05/16/16

Democratic U.S. Senate Primary
S23 E23 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Republican U.S. Senate Primary Candidate
S23 E22 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 05/02/16

Republican 1st District Congressional Candidates
S23 E21 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 04/25/16

Democratic 1st District Congressional Candidate
S23 E20 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 04/18/16

Democratic 6th District Congressional Candidates
S23 E19 Length 28:01 Premiere Date 04/11/16

Republican 6th District Congressional Candidates
S23 E17 Length 28:01 Premiere Date 03/28/16

Republican 3rd Congressional District Candidates
S23 E16 Length 28:01 Premiere Date 03/21/16

2016 General Assembly at Midpoint
S23 E15 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 02/29/16

Negotiations on State Budget
S23 E14 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 02/22/16

Crafting New Education Policy
S23 E13 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 02/15/16

Debating the Minimum Wage
S23 E12 Length 56:31 Premiere Date 02/08/16

Assessing the Governor's Budget
S23 E11 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 02/01/16

Felony Records Expungement
S23 E10 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 01/25/16

Right to Work and Prevailing Wage
S23 E9 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 01/18/16

Charter Schools in Kentucky
S23 E8 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 01/11/16

Major Issues Await Legislature
S23 E7 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 01/04/16

Solving the State Pension Crisis
S23 E6 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 12/14/15

Preparing for the 2016 General Assembly
S23 E4 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 11/23/15

Priorities for the State Budget
S23 E3 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 11/16/15

Election Analysis
S23 E2 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 11/09/15

What's at Stake in the 2015 Election?
S23 E1 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 11/02/15

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