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Issues Affecting Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District

Host Renee Shaw discusses issues affecting Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District with scheduled guest U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth – Democrat, 3rd Congressional District.
Season 27 Episode 35 Length 26:31 Premiere: 10/05/20

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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 27 Episodes

The Economic State of the State
S27 E44 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 12/14/20

Reopening Kentucky Classrooms During a Coronavirus Surge
S27 E43 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 12/07/20

COVID-19's Impact on Kentucky's Health Care System
S27 E42 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 11/23/20

Understanding the Grand Jury System
S27 E41 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 11/16/20

Analyzing the 2020 Election and State Politics
S27 E40 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 11/09/20

2020 Election Eve Preview
S27 E39 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 11/02/20

Kentucky's U.S. Senate Race
S27 E38 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/26/20

Legislative Leaders Preview the 2020 General Election
S27 E37 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 10/19/20

Issues Affecting Kentucky's 4th Congressional District
S27 E36 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 10/12/20

Issues Affecting Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District
S27 E35 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 10/05/20

Previewing the 2020 General Election
S27 E34 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 09/28/20

Special Education, Student Mental Health and COVID-19
S27 E33 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/21/20

Challenges and Benefits of Remote Learning in Kentucky
S27 E32 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/14/20

The Impact of COVID-19 on Kentucky's Tourism Industry
S27 E31 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 08/03/20

COVID-19's Impact on Higher Education in Kentucky
S27 E30 Length 56:35 Premiere Date 07/27/20

Reopening Kentucky's Schools
S27 E29 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 07/20/20

Racial Disparities in K-12 Public Education
S27 E28 Length 56:27 Premiere Date 07/13/20

Police Reform Issues
S27 E27 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 06/29/20

Previewing the 2020 Primary Election
S27 E26 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/22/20

Kentucky Tonight: State of Unrest
S27 E25 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/15/20

2020 Primary Election Candidates, Part Four
S27 E24 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/08/20

2020 Primary Election Candidates, Part Three
S27 E22 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/01/20

2020 Primary Election Candidates, Part Two
S27 E21 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 06/01/20

2020 Primary Election Candidates, Part One
S27 E20 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 05/27/20

Reopening Rules for Restaurants and Retail
S27 E19 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 05/18/20

Debating Steps to Restart Kentucky's Economy
S27 E18 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 05/11/20

COVID-19's Impact on Primary Voting and Local Governments
S27 E17 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 05/04/20

Reopening Kentucky's Economy
S27 E16 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 04/27/20

Wrapping Up the General Assembly and a COVID-19 Update
S27 E14 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 04/13/20

Health, Legal and Voting Issues During the COVID-19 Outbreak
S27 E12 Length 57:23 Premiere Date 03/30/20

Kentucky's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
S27 E11 Length 58:03 Premiere Date 03/23/20

Finding Agreement on State Budget Issues
S27 E10 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 03/16/20

Election and Voting Legislation
S27 E9 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 03/09/20

State Budget
S27 E8 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 02/24/20

Debating State Budget Priorities
S27 E7 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 02/17/20

Medical Marijuana
S27 E6 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 02/10/20

Sports Betting Legislation
S27 E5 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 02/03/20

2020 Kentucky General Assembly
S27 E2 Length 56:37 Premiere Date 01/13/20

2020 Kentucky General Assembly
S27 E1 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 01/06/20

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Candidate Conversations: Auditor of Public Accounts & State Treasurer - S30 E26

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Kentucky's Economy, Jobs and Taxes - S30 E25

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Higher Education in Kentucky - S30 E24

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