WDRB's Chris Otts is headed to Columbia for a fellowship. What does it means for the future of this podcast? He leaves a quick note for subscribers. 

WDRB's Chris Otts is headed to Columbia for a fellowship. What does it means for the future of this podcast? He leaves a quick note for subscribers.

A note about the future

In 2013, the theft of large quantities of coveted Pappy Van Winkle and other bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Ky. captured the world's attention. WDRB's Dalton Godbey discusses his recent interview with Toby Curtsinger, the alleged "ringleader" of the bourbon thefts, who pleaded guilty to charges and served a brief prison stint but still insists the story is not as cut-and-dry as it seems. Curtsinger embraces the moniker, "The Bourbon King," in Netflix's new documentary series, "Heist." 

In 2013, the theft of large quantities of coveted Pappy Van Winkle and other bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Ky. captured the world's attention. WDRB's Dalton Godbey discusses his recent interview with Toby Curtsinger, the alleged "ringleader" of the bourbon thefts, who pleaded guilty to charges and served a brief prison stint but still insists the story is not as cut-and-dry as it seems. Curtsinger embraces the moniker, "The Bourbon King," in Netflix's new documentary series, "Heist."

Revisiting the 'Pappygate' bourbon heist

Alec MacGillis

Journalist Alec MacGillis joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, "FULFILLMENT: Winning and Losing in One-Click America," which uses Amazon as a frame to explore regional inequality in the U.S. MacGillis writes that Amazon that has three types of towns: its software development-engineering towns, its data center towns and its warehouse towns. What is the impact of these broad economic forces on 'warehouse towns' like Louisville? How is blue-collar work different now than decades ago? What are the political ramifications of growing disparities between 'hyper-prosperous' places like Washington D.C. and 'left behind' places like Baltimore?  

Journalist Alec MacGillis joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, "<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374159276" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FULFILLMENT: Winning and Losing in One-Click America</a>," which uses Amazon as a frame to explore regional inequality in the U.S. MacGillis writes that Amazon that has three types of towns: its software development-engineering towns, its data center towns and its warehouse towns. What is the impact of these broad economic forces on 'warehouse towns' like Louisville? How is blue-collar work different now than decades ago? What are the political ramifications of growing disparities between 'hyper-prosperous' places like Washington D.C. and 'left behind' places like Baltimore?

Author Alec MacGillis on Amazon and 'winner take all' places

One year ago, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the state would get 'caught up' on a backlog of unemployment claims. It didn't happen. Thousands of Kentuckians still struggle with this frayed social safety net. Have elected officials stop trying to improve the system? WDRB.com business reporter Chris Otts explains. 

One year ago, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the state would get 'caught up' on a backlog of unemployment claims. It didn't happen. Thousands of Kentuckians still struggle with this frayed social safety net. Have elected officials stop trying to improve the system? <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> business reporter Chris Otts explains.

A year later, Kentucky still not 'caught up' on unemployment claims

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is allowing college athletes to profit on endorsement deals, autographs and other "name, image and likeness" opportunities. The Supreme Court undercuts the NCAA's business model. What does it all mean in a state where college sports is king? WDRB sports columnists Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford break it down.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is allowing college athletes to profit on endorsement deals, autographs and other "name, image and likeness" opportunities. The Supreme Court undercuts the NCAA's business model. What does it all mean in a state where college sports is king? WDRB sports columnists Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford break it down.

Bozich & Crawford on the shifting landscape of college sports 

WDRB.com's Marcus Green takes back to a simpler time, when one of the biggest controversies in Louisville centered on the plan to build a Topgolf. Three years later, Topgolf still isn't here, but it looks to be coming soon. Green explains what's going on with the much-anticipated project. 

<a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a>'s Marcus Green takes back to a simpler time, when one of the biggest controversies in Louisville centered on the plan to build a Topgolf. Three years later, Topgolf still isn't here, but it looks to be coming soon. Green explains what's going on with the much-anticipated project.

What's up with that Topgolf? 

The presumed frontrunner is suddenly out. Another candidate picks up a key endorsement. A moderate Republican enters the fray. And there are likely more announcements ahead. WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith discusses recent developments in the 2022 race to succeed Greg Fischer as Louisville Metro mayor. What does David James' exit mean for the race? Why is Barbara Sexton-Smith working for Craig Greenberg instead of mounting her own campaign? Does J'town Mayor Bill Dieruf have a path to victory as a Republican? Smith tackles these questions and more.  

The presumed frontrunner is suddenly out. Another candidate picks up a key endorsement. A moderate Republican enters the fray. And there are likely more announcements ahead. WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith discusses recent developments in the 2022 race to succeed Greg Fischer as Louisville Metro mayor. What does David James' exit mean for the race? Why is Barbara Sexton-Smith working for Craig Greenberg instead of mounting her own campaign? Does J'town Mayor Bill Dieruf have a path to victory as a Republican? Smith tackles these questions and more.

A shakeup in the race for Louisville mayor

Ashleigh and Brooke Skaggs, sisters from Georgetown, Indiana, hardly recognized their father in the months leading up to his tragic death in July 2020. WDRB.com reporter Marcus Green joins the show to discuss his recent story - the first of a series - examining the pandemic's effect on mental health in Kentucky and Indiana.  Background: QUIET CRISIS: An ‘unprecedented’ mental health toll: COVID-19 drives surge in crisis line calls, therapy wait lists

Ashleigh and Brooke Skaggs, sisters from Georgetown, Indiana, hardly recognized their father in the months leading up to his tragic death in July 2020. <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> reporter Marcus Green joins the show to discuss his recent story - the first of a series - examining the pandemic's effect on mental health in Kentucky and Indiana.  Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/an-unprecedented-mental-health-toll-covid-19-drives-surge-in-crisis-line-calls-therapy-wait/article_34f0a6c0-be63-11eb-9e88-7ff0264d6759.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">QUIET CRISIS: An ‘unprecedented’ mental health toll: COVID-19 drives surge in crisis line calls, therapy wait lists</a>

The pandemic's toll on mental health

The constant on-again, off-again schedule at Ford's Louisville plants has an economic impact far beyond the automaker itself. This week's show focuses on how automotive supplier plants are also going dark and struggling to keep their workers during a red-hot job market. Sara Wells, a former worker at Martinrea Heavy Stamping in Shelbyville, Ky., shares her story. WDRB business reporters Chris Otts and Katrina Helmer discuss their recent story, "Ford shutdowns ripple through Louisville-area supplier plants."

The constant on-again, off-again schedule at Ford's Louisville plants has an economic impact far beyond the automaker itself. This week's show focuses on how automotive supplier plants are also going dark and struggling to keep their workers during a red-hot job market. Sara Wells, a former worker at Martinrea Heavy Stamping in Shelbyville, Ky., shares her story. WDRB business reporters Chris Otts and Katrina Helmer discuss their recent story, "<a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/ford-shutdowns-ripple-through-louisville-area-supplier-plants/article_e246793e-bf31-11eb-a657-5f35af46c274.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ford shutdowns ripple through Louisville-area supplier plants</a>."

The ripple effects of all those Ford shutdowns

WDRB.com reporter Marcus Green discusses a recent court ruling and other developments in Louisville Gas &amp; Electric's five-year-old plan to build a natural gas pipeline across Bullitt County, an effort opposed by Bernheim Forest and some rural landowners. Recent court documents raise the question: Is the controversial pipeline mainly for the benefit of one big customer: Jim Beam? 

<a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> reporter Marcus Green discusses a recent court ruling and other developments in Louisville Gas &amp; Electric's five-year-old plan to build a natural gas pipeline across Bullitt County, an effort opposed by Bernheim Forest and some rural landowners. Recent court documents raise the question: Is the controversial pipeline mainly for the benefit of one big customer: Jim Beam?

LG&E one step closer to controversial Bullitt County pipeline

The former newspaper reporters of WDRB.com in Louisville, Ky. take listeners inside their stories about business, criminal justice, education, government, infrastructure and more. Episodes are released every Tuesday morning.

I very much enjoy the uncovered pod casts. I think Chris does a great job of uncovering and reporting on under reported stories that are important for the Louisville and Kentucky public to heat. Great job! Please keep up the great journalism.

Uncovered Pod Cast

The former newspaper reporters of <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> in Louisville, Ky. take listeners inside their stories about business, criminal justice, education, government, infrastructure and more. Episodes are released every Tuesday morning.

Uncovered by WDRB News

WDRB.com's Chris Otts discusses his extensive story about family feud that has plagued the Al J. Schneider Co., which owns the largest hotel in Louisville, the Galt House. Marcus Green hosts the show.  ‘WE WEREN'T A FAMILY ANYMORE' | The inside story of the dispute that broke the family behind Louisville's Galt House

<a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a>'s Chris Otts discusses his extensive story about family feud that has plagued the Al J. Schneider Co., which owns the largest hotel in Louisville, the Galt House. Marcus Green hosts the show. <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-the-inside-story-of-the-dispute-that-broke/article_27a996f2-e165-11e9-a221-3fbb13cd7ef5.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ‘WE WEREN'T A FAMILY ANYMORE' | The inside story of the dispute that broke the family behind Louisville's Galt House</a>

Inside the Schneider family feud and the future of the Galt House

John Yarmuth

Mitch McConnell

This bonus episode features the complete one-on-one interviews WDRB politics reporter Lawrence Smith conducted with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, on Thursday, Feb. 6 following President Trump's acquittal in the impeachment trial. Smith also gives his impressions. Time markers: McConnell (1:30 to 16:00) Yarmuth (16:00 to 32:00) Smith (32:00 - end) Story: As he celebrates a momentous political win, McConnell says impeachment can't become 'routine'

This bonus episode features the complete one-on-one interviews WDRB politics reporter Lawrence Smith conducted with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, on Thursday, Feb. 6 following President Trump's acquittal in the impeachment trial. Smith also gives his impressions. Time markers: McConnell (1:30 to 16:00) Yarmuth (16:00 to 32:00) Smith (32:00 - end) Story: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/as-he-celebrates-a-momentous-political-win-mcconnell-says-impeachment/article_29830098-4930-11ea-97f8-d34718a976d0.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">As he celebrates a momentous political win, McConnell says impeachment can't become 'routine'</a>

BONUS: Mitch McConnell, John Yarmuth sit down with WDRB following impeachment acquittal

Kentucky spends a lot, compared to border states, on 'incentives' for businesses to create jobs in the state. Is the money worth it? WDRB.com business reporter Chris Otts discusses his recent Sunday story examining the corporate giveaways. Then (14:00), the conversation turns to Kentucky's best-known economic development deal: Braidy Industries. The company has devolved into a power struggle as it still lacks the $1.7 billion needed to construct its much-heralded aluminum plant in eastern Kentucky. Background:  SUNDAY EDITION | Cash-strapped Kentucky spends more on job subsidies than border states  Bevin relaxed clawback terms for Kentucky's investment in Braidy Industries, records show  Bouchard says his firing by Braidy Industries is 'without basis'

Kentucky spends a lot, compared to border states, on 'incentives' for businesses to create jobs in the state. Is the money worth it? <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> business reporter Chris Otts discusses his recent Sunday story examining the corporate giveaways. Then (14:00), the conversation turns to Kentucky's best-known economic development deal: Braidy Industries. The company has devolved into a power struggle as it still lacks the $1.7 billion needed to construct its much-heralded aluminum plant in eastern Kentucky. Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-cash-strapped-kentucky-spends-more-on-job-subsidies/article_d8539792-4474-11ea-8dac-532d0f90554f.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SUNDAY EDITION | Cash-strapped Kentucky spends more on job subsidies than border states</a> <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/bevin-relaxed-clawback-terms-for-kentucky-s-investment-in-braidy/article_6141bfe4-46cc-11ea-bb8a-63f049a088b0.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bevin relaxed clawback terms for Kentucky's investment in Braidy Industries, records show</a> <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/bouchard-says-his-firing-by-braidy-industries-is-without-basis/article_642e1ee0-451f-11ea-84f9-974316a40f1e.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bouchard says his firing by Braidy Industries is 'without basis'</a>

Kentucky's big spending for new jobs + turmoil at Braidy Industries

Lawrence Smith

In this two-part episode, WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith weighs in on Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's agenda and what's happened so far in the 2020 legislative session (01:00 - 13:00). Smith's discusses  Beshear's efforts to bridge divides with the GOP, sports betting, medical marijuana,  voter ID issues, the push to prevent 'sanctuary cities,' prison reform and more. Then, WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley discusses his Sunday story examining how Kentuckiana high school teachers are 'navigating a political minefield' to bring President Trump's impeachment into their classrooms. (13:00-end)

In this two-part episode, WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith weighs in on Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's agenda and what's happened so far in the 2020 legislative session (01:00 - 13:00). Smith's discusses <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/kentucky-governor-reaffirms-support-for-teacher-pay-raise/article_87cb172c-3746-11ea-9610-5b83ceb1504a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Beshear's efforts to bridge divides with the GOP</a>, <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/kentucky-sports-betting-bill-heads-to-house-floor/article_1ca0e6c0-37aa-11ea-91d5-efd0f5ef8f26.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sports betting</a>, <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/kentucky-house-speaker-says-medical-marijuana-should-not-be-taxed/article_649ec5b8-3963-11ea-be77-c70ea1e21a42.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">medical marijuana</a>, <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/proposed-senate-bill-would-require-a-photo-id-in-order/article_6886d3f6-325f-11ea-b224-47aea38d355c.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> voter ID issues</a>, <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/proposed-bill-would-ban-sanctuary-cities-in-kentucky/article_61f7d352-3320-11ea-89f9-5ffca58b9b48.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the push to prevent 'sanctuary cities</a>,' <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/gov-beshear-says-kentucky-s-prisons-are-draining-state-money/article_a575588e-396f-11ea-898f-cb281cf62682.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">prison reform</a> and more. Then, <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> education reporter Kevin Wheatley discusses <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-kentuckiana-teachers-navigate-political-minefield-to-bring-impeachment/article_79a6a82a-3956-11ea-9f5f-07fc9af0777e.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">his Sunday story examining how Kentuckiana high school teachers are 'navigating a political minefield' to bring President Trump's impeachment</a> into their classrooms. (13:00-end)

Lawrence Smith on Kentucky legislative session + Kevin Wheatley on impeachment in the classroom

County jails throughout Kentucky regularly collect 'booking fees' and 'per diem' charges from inmates, as if they were hotels. One person got a $4,000 bill for a jail stay in Clark County after he was released with no conviction for any crime. Is this fair? Is it constitutional? WDRB.com criminal justice reporter Jason Riley explains the history of the practice and efforts to reform it.  SUNDAY EDITION | Kentucky court to decide if jails can force inmates to pay before conviction

County jails throughout Kentucky regularly collect 'booking fees' and 'per diem' charges from inmates, as if they were hotels. One person got a $4,000 bill for a jail stay in Clark County after he was released with no conviction for any crime. Is this fair? Is it constitutional? <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> criminal justice reporter Jason Riley explains the history of the practice and efforts to reform it.  <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-kentucky-court-to-decide-if-jails-can-force/article_83ed9aae-3ed9-11ea-ac75-ef17215be46b.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | Kentucky court to decide if jails can force inmates to pay before conviction</a>

A $4,000 bill for a stay in a Kentucky jail

Craig Bouchard

His mission isn't just to make aluminum; it's to "rebuild Appalachia." But people in northeast Kentucky are still waiting. Braidy Industries CEO Craig Bouhcard grants a rare interview to WDRB News. Hear him in his own words, as well as analysis by reporters Chris Otts and Travis Ragsdale. Story:  'Don't give up. There is going to be a bright future here.'

His mission isn't just to make aluminum; it's to "rebuild Appalachia." But people in northeast Kentucky are still waiting. Braidy Industries CEO Craig Bouhcard grants a rare interview to WDRB News. Hear him in his own words, as well as analysis by reporters Chris Otts and Travis Ragsdale. Story: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/braidy-industries-ceo-craig-bouchard-says-kentucky-s-most-anticipated/article_bfdb6448-04d1-11ea-990b-c3d75bca8000.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 'Don't give up. There is going to be a bright future here.'</a>

Will Braidy Industries' much-anticipated plant actually happen? CEO Craig Bouchard talks to WDRB

Three Louisville police officers were convicted last month of faking overtime hours to boost their pay and pensions. The convictions followed investigative reports by WDRB's Travis Ragsdale and Jason Riley. On this week's show, Ragsdale and Riley discuss how they unraveled the story. Background: 21-hour days and $320,000 of overtime highlight 'shocking' extra pay to 7 LMPD officers

Three Louisville police officers were convicted last month of faking overtime hours to boost their pay and pensions. The convictions followed investigative reports by WDRB's Travis Ragsdale and Jason Riley. On this week's show, Ragsdale and Riley discuss how they unraveled the story. Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/hour-days-and-of-overtime-highlight-shocking-extra-pay-to/article_26089294-e4cc-5a41-8c3a-6b6163fc3067.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">21-hour days and $320,000 of overtime highlight 'shocking' extra pay to 7 LMPD officers</a>

Louisville cops convicted of overtime fraud

Matt Bevin

Was is a 'Rumspringa' slaying or a coerced confession? WDRB first highlighted the case of Amish man Daniel Hostetler last summer. He was convicted of manslaughter related to a 2012 death once ruled to be a suicide. But now Hostetler is a free man -- one of hundreds to receive a pardon from former Gov. Matt Bevin in his final days in office. Travis Ragsdale and Jason Riley, the reporters who first brought Hostetler's case to light, discuss the story's wild twists and turns.  Background: SUNDAY EDITION | Suicide or ‘rumspringa’ slaying? Kentucky Amish man fights his conviction Amish man at center of 'sickening' manslaughter case released from prison

Was is a 'Rumspringa' slaying or a coerced confession? WDRB first highlighted the case of Amish man Daniel Hostetler last summer. He was convicted of manslaughter related to a 2012 death once ruled to be a suicide. But now Hostetler is a free man -- one of hundreds to receive a pardon from former Gov. Matt Bevin in his final days in office. Travis Ragsdale and Jason Riley, the reporters who first brought Hostetler's case to light, discuss the story's wild twists and turns.  Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-suicide-or-rumspringa-slaying-kentucky-amish-man-fights/article_bb230cb0-a99d-11e9-a47b-6b1ca4980ca5.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | Suicide or ‘rumspringa’ slaying? Kentucky Amish man fights his conviction</a> <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/amish-man-at-center-of-sickening-manslaughter-case-released-from/article_4d3a4ea8-1c60-11ea-afd6-fb1ef352bcaa.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amish man at center of 'sickening' manslaughter case released from prison</a>

The story of the Kentucky Amish man set free by Matt Bevin

WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley and anchor/reporter Valerie Chinn discuss their Sunday story on the school reform group paying for top Kentucky education officials to go to its conferences. Plus, Kevin discusses teachers' role in electing Andy Beshear and what his governorship means for education, teacher pensions and JCPS. Background: SUNDAY EDITION | Kentucky education officials get free perks from reform foundation closely tied to lobbying group

<a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> education reporter Kevin Wheatley and anchor/reporter Valerie Chinn discuss their Sunday story on the school reform group paying for top Kentucky education officials to go to its conferences. Plus, Kevin discusses teachers' role in electing Andy Beshear and what his governorship means for education, teacher pensions and JCPS. Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-kentucky-education-officials-get-free-perks-from-reform/article_007df176-07ef-11ea-abcc-eb8eb01123c9.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | Kentucky education officials get free perks from reform foundation closely tied to lobbying group</a>

Kentucky education officials' free trips + what Beshear's win means for education

WDRB's Valerie Chinn discusses her recent story on how Kentucky and Indiana hold hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid wages and other "missing money." Some of it could be yours. Valerie lays out how to check your name, how to claim your money and what it's like inside the Kentucky state treasurer's high-security vault where unclaimed items -- from jewelry to baseball cards to teeth -- are stored.  Background: More than $400 million in cash and treasures are unclaimed in Kentucky, and some could be yours

WDRB's Valerie Chinn discusses her recent story on how Kentucky and Indiana hold hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid wages and other "missing money." Some of it could be yours. Valerie lays out how to check your name, how to claim your money and what it's like inside the Kentucky state treasurer's high-security vault where unclaimed items -- from jewelry to baseball cards to teeth -- are stored.  Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/more-than-million-in-cash-and-treasures-are-unclaimed-in/article_06f33cfa-0650-11ea-93e0-1b3c33077c53.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More than $400 million in cash and treasures are unclaimed in Kentucky, and some could be yours</a>

You might have some missing money. No, really. This is not a scam.

Kentucky Gov

As he prepares to leave office next week, Kentucky Gov. Bevin sat down with WDRB's Lawrence Smith for a final interview. To hear him tell it, Bevin lost his re-election bid last month in part because "the left" mobilized and "harvested" votes on college campuses, public housing complexes and other urban centers.  The governor who tried to nationalize the race and piggyback on Kentuckians' affinity for President Trump now says he regrets how "polarized" the country is becoming based on geography, and suggests that some voters don't have "as much information and thoughtfulness as we would hope and want them to." Bevin also discusses: - What he considers his most significant accomplishment (and it's not about the economy and jobs) - Why the state shouldn't promise pensions to future government workers - Whether Braidy Industries, in which Bevin invested $15 million of state money, will build its aluminum plant in Ashland. - Why his administration denied Louisville's Passport Health Plan a new, five-year Medicaid contract - What he plans to do next We play the full interview. Smith's story: Touting the positives of his term, Gov. Bevin offers few regrets of 4 combative years in Frankfort

As he prepares to leave office next week, Kentucky Gov. Bevin sat down with WDRB's Lawrence Smith for a final interview. To hear him tell it, Bevin lost his re-election bid last month in part because "the left" mobilized and "harvested" votes on college campuses, public housing complexes and other urban centers.  The governor who tried to nationalize the race and piggyback on Kentuckians' affinity for President Trump now says he regrets how "polarized" the country is becoming based on geography, and suggests that some voters don't have "as much information and thoughtfulness as we would hope and want them to." Bevin also discusses: - What he considers his most significant accomplishment (and it's not about the economy and jobs) - Why the state shouldn't promise pensions to future government workers - Whether Braidy Industries, in which Bevin invested $15 million of state money, will build its aluminum plant in Ashland. - Why his administration denied Louisville's Passport Health Plan a new, five-year Medicaid contract - What he plans to do next We play the full interview. Smith's story: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/touting-the-positives-of-his-term-gov-bevin-offers-few/article_4dc24ba8-161d-11ea-bfb0-1790ccc6e1bc.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Touting the positives of his term, Gov. Bevin offers few regrets of 4 combative years in Frankfort</a>

BONUS POD: Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin explains his defeat

The Louisville-area gambling landscape is more competitive than ever with the opening of the $90 million Caesars Southern Indiana casino earlier this month and the continued growth of slot-like historical horse racing at Churchill Downs. WDRB business reporters Chris Otts and Jessica Bard discuss the evolution of the gaming business and what's next on the horizon. Will Kentucky embrace sports betting? Will Gov. Andy Beshear realize his campaign promise of casino legalization? This episode includes a half-dozen interviews with executives, lawmakers and ordinary folks on the casino floor. Background: SUNDAY EDITION | Southern Indiana casino raises stakes for Louisville-area gambling scene

The Louisville-area gambling landscape is more competitive than ever with the opening of the $90 million Caesars Southern Indiana casino earlier this month and the continued growth of slot-like historical horse racing at Churchill Downs. WDRB business reporters Chris Otts and Jessica Bard discuss the evolution of the gaming business and what's next on the horizon. Will Kentucky embrace sports betting? Will Gov. Andy Beshear realize his campaign promise of casino legalization? This episode includes a half-dozen interviews with executives, lawmakers and ordinary folks on the casino floor. Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-southern-indiana-casino-raises-stakes-for-louisville-area/article_ed34babe-1df1-11ea-b3c2-6fcd02a08e19.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | Southern Indiana casino raises stakes for Louisville-area gambling scene</a>

The ballooning gambling scene in Greater Louisville

Ashli Watts

Ashli Watts, the new president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Chris Otts to discuss politics and partisanship (including whether the chamber is too close to the Republican Party) and to preview the 2020 Kentucky legislative session. At 37, Watts is the first woman and the youngest person to lead what is perhaps the state’s most influential interest group, representing some 68,000 employers, including the biggest ones like UPS, Toyota and Humana. Other topics: Raising the state’s gasoline tax (12:30) Tax reform and pushing Kentucky away from income taxes and toward sales taxes (14:30) Gambling (casinos, sports betting, historical horse racing) (22:20) The state’s pension debts (26:50) Raising Kentucky’s $7.25 per hour minimum wage (31:00) The business lobby’s view of policy on climate change (32:30) Background: SUNDAY EDITION | New Kentucky Chamber CEO: Time to 'hit the reset button' on partisanship in Frankfort

Ashli Watts, the new president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Chris Otts to discuss politics and partisanship (including whether the chamber is too close to the Republican Party) and to preview the 2020 Kentucky legislative session. At 37, Watts is the first woman and the youngest person to lead what is perhaps the state’s most influential interest group, representing some 68,000 employers, including the biggest ones like UPS, Toyota and Humana. Other topics: Raising the state’s gasoline tax (12:30) Tax reform and pushing Kentucky away from income taxes and toward sales taxes (14:30) Gambling (casinos, sports betting, historical horse racing) (22:20) The state’s pension debts (26:50) Raising Kentucky’s $7.25 per hour minimum wage (31:00) The business lobby’s view of policy on climate change (32:30) Background: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-new-kentucky-chamber-ceo-time-to-hit-the/article_252a7f32-2e71-11ea-bce6-ab72bec76b92.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | New Kentucky Chamber CEO: Time to 'hit the reset button' on partisanship in Frankfort</a>

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce CEO Ashli Watts on state politics and the 2020 legislative session

The Sherman Minton Bridge is the Louisville area's oldest interstate bridge, but it is getting more use than ever because it remains free, while the $2 billion I-65 bridges started collecting tolls in 2016. Officials are eyeing a rehab project to add decades of life to the Minton, but the work will mean closing or restricting access to the popular bridge for months and probably years. WDRB.com reporter Marcus Green discusses the options to manage traffic during the project and how we might avoid another "Shermageddon." Marcus' recent Sunday story: SUNDAY EDITION | ‘Shermageddon’ 2? New Albany waits for Sherman Minton Bridge plan

The Sherman Minton Bridge is the Louisville area's oldest interstate bridge, but it is getting more use than ever because it remains free, while the $2 billion I-65 bridges started collecting tolls in 2016. Officials are eyeing a rehab project to add decades of life to the Minton, but the work will mean closing or restricting access to the popular bridge for months and probably years. <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> reporter Marcus Green discusses the options to manage traffic during the project and how we might avoid another "Shermageddon." Marcus' recent Sunday story: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-shermageddon-new-albany-waits-for-sherman-minton-bridge/article_06c8733a-1870-11ea-94f0-837cc695fb00.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | ‘Shermageddon’ 2? New Albany waits for Sherman Minton Bridge plan</a>

'Shermageddon' 2.0?

In this special bonus podcast, WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith and WDRB.com reporter Marcus Green discuss Andy Beshear's apparent razor-thin upset of Gov. Matt Bevin, what's next if Bevin continues to contest the results and Beshear's prospects working with a GOP-controlled legislature.

In this special bonus podcast, WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith and <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> reporter Marcus Green discuss Andy Beshear's apparent razor-thin upset of Gov. Matt Bevin, what's next if Bevin continues to contest the results and Beshear's prospects working with a GOP-controlled legislature.

BONUS POD - WDRB's Lawrence Smith on Bevin's apparent defeat and what's next 

Papa John's founder John Schnatter recently sat down with WDRB News' Stephan Johnson. Schnatter has rarely granted in-depth interviews since being ousted from the pizza company in July 2018 following his admitted use of racial language. In this week's show, Chris Otts of WDRB.com plays extended clips of the Schnatter interview and adds background and context. The multi-millionaire talks about why he is downbeat on the company's prospects and claims he was 'set up' last year as part of a corporate coups. Link: As Papa John's moves on without its founder, John Schnatter vows for a 'day of reckoning'

Papa John's founder John Schnatter recently sat down with WDRB News' Stephan Johnson. Schnatter has rarely granted in-depth interviews since being ousted from the pizza company in July 2018 following his admitted use of racial language. In this week's show, Chris Otts of <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> plays extended clips of the Schnatter interview and adds background and context. The multi-millionaire talks about why he is downbeat on the company's prospects and claims he was 'set up' last year as part of a corporate coups. Link: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/news/as-papa-john-s-moves-on-without-its-founder-john/article_b249cd6a-0fd0-11ea-98be-57e90d623b95.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">As Papa John's moves on without its founder, John Schnatter vows for a 'day of reckoning'</a>

The Schnatter tapes

As more homeowners and businesses get Ring and Nest cameras, police agencies in the Louisville region want to know where those cameras are and how they can get access to them. WDRB.com reporter Marcus Green discusses his Sunday story examining how police departments are forging 'partnerships' with Ring. Some cities are even subsidizing homeowners' equipment. Police say they're just looking to solve crimes, but some have raised concerns about civil liberties.  SUNDAY EDITION | Louisville-area police forge ties with security camera companies, raising privacy concerns

As more homeowners and businesses get Ring and Nest cameras, police agencies in the Louisville region want to know where those cameras are and how they can get access to them. <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> reporter Marcus Green discusses his Sunday story examining how police departments are forging 'partnerships' with Ring. Some cities are even subsidizing homeowners' equipment. Police say they're just looking to solve crimes, but some have raised concerns about civil liberties.  <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-louisville-area-police-forge-ties-with-security-camera/article_24645b8e-49e4-11ea-8a3a-87f10f01659c.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | Louisville-area police forge ties with security camera companies, raising privacy concerns</a>

Louisville-area police want to know about your Ring camera

This bonus episode features the entire interview WDRB's Travis Ragsdale conducted Tuesday with Braidy Industries founder Craig Bouchard. Bouchard spoke out shortly after news broke that he had filed a lawsuit seeking to replace the board of directors who fired him as the company's CEO on Jan. 28. The battle for control of the company comes as its ambitious vision to "rebuild Appalachia" by constructing a $1.8 billion aluminum plant remains just that -- a vision. Bouchard claims his ouster disrupts the progress he was making to secure funding for the mill. The board claims he wasn't making progress.   Craig Bouchard sues to remove Braidy Industries board members  Braidy Industries CEO Craig Bouchard says Kentucky's most-anticipated aluminum plant will be built

This bonus episode features the entire interview WDRB's Travis Ragsdale conducted Tuesday with Braidy Industries founder Craig Bouchard. Bouchard spoke out shortly after news broke that he had filed a lawsuit seeking to replace the board of directors who fired him as the company's CEO on Jan. 28. The battle for control of the company comes as its ambitious vision to "rebuild Appalachia" by constructing a $1.8 billion aluminum plant remains just that -- a vision. Bouchard claims his ouster disrupts the progress he was making to secure funding for the mill. The board claims he wasn't making progress.  <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/craig-bouchard-sues-to-remove-braidy-industries-board-members/article_e4c58046-526e-11ea-b2c6-f7db22ae7846.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Craig Bouchard sues to remove Braidy Industries board members</a> <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/braidy-industries-ceo-craig-bouchard-says-kentucky-s-most-anticipated/article_bfdb6448-04d1-11ea-990b-c3d75bca8000.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Braidy Industries CEO Craig Bouchard says Kentucky's most-anticipated aluminum plant will be built</a>

BONUS: Braidy Industries founder Craig Bouchard on going to war with his own company

WDRB anchor Valerie Chinn and photojournalist Doug Smith discuss their recent reporting trip to the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. Chinn and Smith got extraordinary access to U.S. Customs &amp; Border Protection officers to see how they go about their daily jobs. They got a look at at a small section of President Trump's border wall and the fleet of 'predator drones' (costing $11 million each) that the government uses to patrol the boundary. And they talked to a Central American mother who was apprehended with her small children, including a baby she delivered during her journey to the U.S. Links:  WDRB embeds with Border Patrol at the US-Mexico border wall  WDRB exclusive at US-Mexico border as fentanyl seizures skyrocket  WDRB News gets inside look at $11 million, high-tech drones used to patrol US-Mexico border

WDRB anchor Valerie Chinn and photojournalist Doug Smith discuss their recent reporting trip to the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. Chinn and Smith got extraordinary access to U.S. Customs &amp; Border Protection officers to see how they go about their daily jobs. They got a look at at a small section of President Trump's border wall and the fleet of 'predator drones' (costing $11 million each) that the government uses to patrol the boundary. And they talked to a Central American mother who was apprehended with her small children, including a baby she delivered during her journey to the U.S. Links: <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/images-wdrb-embeds-with-border-patrol-at-the-us-mexico/article_abba3ea2-4915-11ea-ab1e-1313d9db7a2f.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WDRB embeds with Border Patrol at the US-Mexico border wall</a> <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/wdrb-exclusive-at-us-mexico-border-as-fentanyl-seizures-skyrocket/article_ccc10798-4924-11ea-98c3-9f5ed18c720a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WDRB exclusive at US-Mexico border as fentanyl seizures skyrocket</a> <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/wdrb-news-gets-inside-look-at-million-high-tech-drones/article_eb579620-49e4-11ea-9208-bfee03d98a62.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WDRB News gets inside look at $11 million, high-tech drones used to patrol US-Mexico border</a>

Drugs, drones and The Wall: Reporting from the U.S.-Mexico border  

Louisville's Dixie Highway has received an expensive makeover in the last two years. This busy and poorly planned corridor is known as the Dixie Die-way because pedestrians are killed at three times the rate of comparable roads. Did new medians, sidewalks and other improvements help the situation? Are businesses happy about the changes? WDRB.com reporter Marcus Green explains. Appearances: Mayor Greg Fischer, Metro Councilman Rick Blackwell and business owners along the highway. Background:  SUNDAY EDITION | There’s a ‘new’ Dixie Highway. Is it better?

Louisville's Dixie Highway has received an expensive makeover in the last two years. This busy and poorly planned corridor is known as the Dixie Die-way because pedestrians are killed at three times the rate of comparable roads. Did new medians, sidewalks and other improvements help the situation? Are businesses happy about the changes? <a href="http://WDRB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WDRB.com</a> reporter Marcus Green explains. Appearances: Mayor Greg Fischer, Metro Councilman Rick Blackwell and business owners along the highway. Background:  <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-there-s-a-new-dixie-highway-is-it/article_1fd1029e-33e5-11ea-ac86-174abc6236a0.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUNDAY EDITION | There’s a ‘new’ Dixie Highway. Is it better?</a>

Is Louisville's Dixie 'Die-way' any safer?

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