About

Kentucky Tonight

KET's Kentucky Tonight, hosted by Renee Shaw, brings together an expert panel for in-depth analysis on major issues facing the Commonwealth.

This weekly program features comprehensive discussions with lawmakers, stakeholders and policy leaders that are moderated by award-winning journalist Renee Shaw. Often aired live, viewers are encouraged to participate by submitting questions real-time via email, Twitter or KET’s online form.
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.

Viewers with questions and comments may send e-mail 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 1-800-494-7605.

After 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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Tune-In

KET weeknights • 6:30/5:30 pm
KET2 weeknights • 11/10 pm

Stream

Watch on KET's website anytime or through the PBS Video App.

Podcast

The Kentucky Tonight podcast features each episode’s audio for listening.

Renee Shaw is Moderator and Director of Public Affairs for Kentucky Educational Television, currently serving as host of KET’s Kentucky Tonight, Connections, election coverage, Legislative Update and KET Forums.

Since joining KET in 1997, Shaw has produced numerous KET public affairs series and specials, including KET’s nationally recognized legislative coverage. Under her leadership, KET has expanded its portfolio of public affairs content to include Kentucky Supreme Court coverage, town hall-style forums, and multi-platform program initiatives around issues such as opioid addiction and youth mental health.  

As an award-winning journalist, Shaw has earned top awards from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, earning two regional Emmy awards, and an award from the Kentucky Associated Press for political coverage of the state legislature. She was inducted into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame in 2017. She has been honored by the AKA Beta Gamma Omega Chapter with a Coretta Scott King Spirit of Ivy Award; earned the state media award from the Kentucky Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2019; named a Charles W. Anderson Laureate by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet in 2019 honoring her significant contributions in addressing socio-economic issues; earned the Anthony Lewis Media Award from the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy for her work on criminal justice reform in 2014; and, in 2015, received the Green Dot Award for her coverage of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.  

In 2018, KET earned a national media award from Mental Health America for its multi-dimensional content on the opioid epidemic shepherded by Shaw. That same year, she co-produced and moderated a six-part series on youth mental health that was awarded first place in educational content by NETA, the National Educational Telecommunications Association. In 2019, Shaw was recognized by The Kentucky Gazette as one of the 50 most notable women in Kentucky politics and government. In addition, Renee was awarded the Charles W. Anderson Laureate Award by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in addressing socio-economic issues.

Upcoming

Kentucky Tonight - S30 E16

• Monday June 12, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 12, 2023 7:00 pm CT on KET
• Tuesday June 13, 2023 6:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 13, 2023 5:00 am CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 13, 2023 2:30 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 13, 2023 1:30 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 13, 2023 11:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 13, 2023 10:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 1:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 12:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 1:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 12:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 9:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 8:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 6:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 14, 2023 5:00 pm CT on KETKY

Kentucky Tonight - S30 E17

• Monday June 19, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 19, 2023 7:00 pm CT on KET
• Tuesday June 20, 2023 6:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 20, 2023 5:00 am CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 20, 2023 2:30 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 20, 2023 1:30 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 20, 2023 11:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 20, 2023 10:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 1:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 12:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 9:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 8:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 6:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 21, 2023 5:00 pm CT on KETKY

Kentucky Tonight - S30 E18

• Monday June 26, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 26, 2023 7:00 pm CT on KET
• Tuesday June 27, 2023 6:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 27, 2023 5:00 am CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 27, 2023 2:30 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 27, 2023 1:30 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 27, 2023 11:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 27, 2023 10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Recent

Gun Laws - S30 E15

• Wednesday June 7, 2023 6:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 7, 2023 5:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday June 7, 2023 1:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 7, 2023 12:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday June 7, 2023 1:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 7, 2023 12:00 am CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 6, 2023 11:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 6, 2023 10:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 6, 2023 2:30 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 6, 2023 1:30 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday June 6, 2023 6:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 6, 2023 5:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 5, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 5, 2023 7:00 pm CT on KET

Recapping The 2023 Kentucky Primary - S30 E14

• Wednesday May 24, 2023 6:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 24, 2023 5:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday May 24, 2023 9:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 24, 2023 8:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday May 24, 2023 1:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday May 24, 2023 12:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday May 24, 2023 1:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 24, 2023 12:00 am CT on KETKY
• Tuesday May 23, 2023 11:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 23, 2023 10:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:30 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 23, 2023 1:30 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday May 23, 2023 6:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 23, 2023 5:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday May 22, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 22, 2023 7:00 pm CT on KET

2023 Primary Election Preview - S30 E13

• Tuesday May 16, 2023 2:30 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 16, 2023 1:30 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday May 16, 2023 6:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 16, 2023 5:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday May 15, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 15, 2023 7:00 pm CT on KET

Kentucky Secretary of State (Republican) - Primary 2023 - S30 E12

• Wednesday May 10, 2023 9:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 10, 2023 8:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday May 10, 2023 1:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday May 10, 2023 12:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday May 10, 2023 1:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 10, 2023 12:00 am CT on KETKY
• Tuesday May 9, 2023 11:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 9, 2023 10:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Tuesday May 9, 2023 6:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 9, 2023 5:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday May 8, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 8, 2023 7:00 pm CT on KET

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