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6th District Democratic Congressional Primary Candidates

Renee discusses issues with candidates in the 6th Congressional District Democratic Primary. Guests: Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, Theodore David Green, Daniel Kemph, Amy McGrath, State Sen. Reggie Thomas, and Geoffrey M. "Geoff" Young.
Season 25 Episode 17 Length 56:38 Premiere: 05/14/18

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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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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.

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Season 25 Episodes

6th Congressional District Candidates
S25 E36 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/29/18

3rd, 4th and 5th Congressional District Candidates
S25 E35 Length 54:03 Premiere Date 10/22/18

1st & 2nd District Candidates; H.S. Graduation Requirements
S25 E34 Length 58:38 Premiere Date 10/15/18

Midterm Elections
S25 E33 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/01/18

Work and Wages
S25 E32 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/24/18

Energy and the Environment
S25 E31 Length 56:35 Premiere Date 09/17/18

Sports Betting
S25 E30 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/10/18

Election Laws and Protecting Voting Rights
S25 E29 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 08/27/18

School Safety
S25 E25 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 08/20/18

Education Policy Issues
S25 E24 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 08/13/18

Kentucky's Medicaid Waiver
S25 E23 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 07/25/18

Immigration Issues
S25 E22 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 07/16/18

Debating Gun Laws
S25 E21 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/25/18

Economy and Trade
S25 E20 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/11/18

Discussing the Primary Election
S25 E18 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 05/21/18

6th District Democratic Congressional Primary Candidates
S25 E17 Length 56:38 Premiere Date 05/14/18

4th District Dem. Cong. Candidates and a Legislature Wrap-up
S25 E16 Length 59:04 Premiere Date 04/16/18

5th Congressional District Primary Candidates
S25 E15 Length 49:05 Premiere Date 04/09/18

Finding Compromise in the State Budget
S25 E13 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 03/26/18

The Budget and Public Pensions
S25 E12 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 03/19/18

Public Pension Reform
S25 E11 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 02/26/18

Violent Crime
S25 E10 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 02/19/18

Medical Marijuana
S25 E9 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 02/12/18

Advocates Discuss Education Issues
S25 E8 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 02/05/18

Education Priorities in the General Assembly
S25 E7 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 01/29/18

The 2018 General Assembly and the proposed stage budget from
S25 E6 Length 50:49 Premiere Date 01/22/18

Legislative Priorities for the General Assembly
S25 E5 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 01/09/18

Health Issues
S25 E4 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 12/18/17

National and State Politics
S25 E3 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 12/11/17

Federal Tax Reform
S25 E2 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 12/04/17

Policy Debate Over Pensions
S25 E1 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 11/06/17

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