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With the midterm election looming, what factors determine how we vote? The KT crew talks about that, plus Kentucky’s governor calls on colleges to review their sexual assault policies, but is that enough to keep students safe? Also, a nuclear-powered proposal, a new KBC worship project, Hope for Central Kentucky — and do we Care or Don’t Care about the possible discovery of Noah’s Ark?

A new law could allow more children to attend Christian schools. This week on the Kentucky Today Podcast, Lawrence talks with David Walls of the Family Foundation about a new effort to promote Christian education in the commonwealth — and help families pay for it.

This week, Tessa Redmond tells us how many abortions were reported in Kentucky last year – and why it’s difficult to know for sure. Plus, a church that has embraced finding people who normally don’t go to church, legislation that would give ministry students more access to federal financial aid and why a Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief team was told to turn around before it reached its destination. Also, do we care or don’t care about a rough start for the President’s new press secretary.

The compelling and tragic story of the botched execution of Christa Pike; the latest effort to stop the flow of abortion pills; what the latest research reveals about attitudes toward the Bible; and whether we care, or don't care, about the Pentagon's new Office of Religious Affairs: all that and more on this week's Kentucky Today Podcast.

Why did a Kentucky Baptist pastor call out the University of Kentucky’s football coach? Hear from that pastor on this week’s Kentucky Today podcast. Also, the KT crew discusses one family’s story of adoption, an effort to plant new churches in South Asia — and do we Care or Don’t Care about the governor creating a new Office of Music?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Lawrence interviews pastor Josh Greene on ways that his church is able to minister to nearby schools, and the Kentucky Today team highlights how several other churches across the state are partnering to reach spiritual and physical needs during the back-to-school season. Chip draws attention to the persecution of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, and Tessa discusses how Massachusetts and other states are working to expand abortion beyond the 24-week limit.

The Kentucky Today team recaps Fancy Farm and discusses the cultural relevance of the event. Lawrence also discusses Fancy Farm with Mike Harmon, who retells how he prepared himself for the event in past years. The team also highlights recent pastoral retirements, a group of creek baptisms, and the reasons for the WNBA and some of its key players are facing scrutiny and harassment from the public.

The Kentucky Today Podcast celebrates the 100th birthday of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College by looking at its past, present and plans for the future. Lawrence Smith interviews Clear Creek President Charlie Goodman and alumnus Adam Dooley.

Lawrence interviews Jacob Ogan with Commonwealth Policy Center on his editorial on how he believes socialism is making its way to Kentucky, Mark outlines how Kentucky Disaster Relief is helping a special needs family in Brandenburg, and team discusses a fact they had just recently learned about deceased senator Lindsey Graham.

The Kentucky Today team discusses how Mitch McConnell's team is responding to rumors about his health, how funding for Planned Parenthood is being restored as a result of limitations from the Big Beautiful Bill expiring, and what to put inside of a Kentucky time capsule.