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Kentucky Today Podcast

Listen to a breakdown of local news stories happening across Kentucky. Lawrence Smith hosts the program, and features writers Mark Maynard and Chip Hutcheson.

Podcast · By Kentucky Today · American English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    Kentucky Today Podcast - September 23 (opens the original)

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    Is artificial intelligence a tool – or a threat? This week on the Kentucky Today podcast, an interview with Christian ethicist Jason Thacker about how believers should respond to AI. Also, should we care or not care about Pres. Trump banning three news outlets from the White House? The KT crew discusses those issues and more.

  2. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    Kentucky Today Podcast - September 16 (opens the original)

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    Could Artificial Intelligence spell doomsday for mankind? The Kentucky Today crew discusses that urgent issue. Also, the latest in the battle over abortion pills, the return of Sen. Mitch McConnell, a record-breaking year for Crossings summer camps — and the revelation that the U.S. has weapons in space. Do we care — or don’t care?

  3. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Kentucky Today Podcast - September 9 (opens the original)

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    This week, the KT team discusses the latest in the battle against abortion pills, the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Also, a key SBC figure begins a new ministry calling — and why one member of the KT crew is unhappy following the first big win of UK football’s Will Stein era.

  4. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Kentucky Today Podcast - September 2 (opens the original)

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    The Kentucky Today team responds to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman's speech on the addictive nature of social media and smartphone use. Hear what we recommends, and the safeguards that are crucial for children who use smartphones.

  5. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Kentucky Today Podcast - August 26 (opens the original)

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    Lawrence interviews David Walls with the Family Foundation on why Christians should use the new tax credit to expand Christian education, Tessa explains the story of a UK student athlete who plead guilty to ending her newborn son's life, Mark describes how a new patio has been installed at a Baptist campus ministry site, and Chip highlights the unique ministry story behind a London, Kentucky pastor.

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