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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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Kentucky Tonight

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 33 Episodes

2026 General Election Preview
S33 E12 Length 56:34 Premiere Date 11/02/26

Candidate Conversations: 1st and 5th Congressional Districts
S33 E11 Length 56:35 Premiere Date 10/26/26

Candidate Conversations: 4th Congressional District
S33 E10 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 10/19/26

Candidate Conversations: 6th Congressional District
S33 E9 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 10/12/26

Candidate Conversations: The U.S. Senate
S33 E8 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 10/05/26

The Kentucky Film Industry
S33 E7 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/21/26

The Health of Kentucky's Signature Industries
S33 E6 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 09/14/26

Name, Image and Likeness
S33 E5 Length 56:35 Premiere Date 08/31/26

Screen Time in Schools
S33 E4 Length 55:45 Premiere Date 08/24/26

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
S33 E1 Length 56:33 Premiere Date 07/06/26

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Supporting Kentucky Veterans - S33 E13

Marvin Bartlett leads a conversation about supporting Kentucky veterans with Commissioner Whitney P. Allen, Jr., Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs; Silas Session, executive director of the Office of Kentucky Veterans Services; William "B.J." Thomason, commander of the Kentucky Veterans of Foreign Wars; Molly Bode, founder and executive director of Kentucky VALOR; Phyllis Abbott, founder and executive director of Lady Veterans Connect; and Robbin Higgins, chair of the Governor's Advisory Board for Veterans Affairs. A 2026 KET production. (pre-recorded)

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2026 General Election Preview - S33 E12

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Candidate Conversations: 1st and 5th Congressional Districts - S33 E11

  • Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:00 am ET on KET
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Candidate Conversations: 4th Congressional District - S33 E10

  • Wednesday October 21, 2026 1:00 am ET on KET
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Candidate Conversations: 6th Congressional District - S33 E9

  • Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30 am ET on KET
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