Teddy Abrams was named music director of the Louisville Orchestra at 26 years old. He was (and still is) the youngest music director of a major city orchestra in the United States. Now, going into his tenth year, he looks back on what brought him to Louisville, what keeps him in Louisville and what's next for him and the Orchestra.
What started as a way to feed his college buddies turned into a multi-million-dollar brand for Louisville native Dan Oliver. The creator of Dan-O's Seasoning shares his journey of entrepreneurship, from setbacks to successes and explains how Louisville helped contribute to Dan-O's success.
World-renowned Chef Edward Lee visited Louisville for Derby one year and quickly decided to call it his home. Since then, he's created some iconic restaurants, become a TV star on "Iron Chef," "Top Chef" and more and is now an award-winning author of two cookbooks. He discusses his love of cooking, his commitment to giving back and his love for Louisville - a place he says he'll never leave.
For the first time, a Louisville soccer player is playing for the U.S. Women's National Team at this year's World Cup soccer tournament. Hear from 25-year-old Racing Louisville FC star Savannah DeMelo on the honor. Plus, Racing Louisville player Nadia Nadim recounts her harrowing journey to Louisville, which included fleeing the Taliban in her native Afghanistan.
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) return to school begins with the most changes in decades including a new student assignment plan, new start times and bussing schedules and a new literacy curriculum being implemented across the district and the state. We sit down with Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio to talk about the state of JCPS now and his priorities for the future.
Russ Smith may be best known as "Russdiculous," the standout guard on UofL's championship basketball team, but a decade later he has found a new passion in bourbon. He introduces us to his new line of bourbon, talks about getting back together with his former teammates in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) playing in Freedom Hall, and why he continues to call Louisville home.
Eleven-year-old D'Corey Johnson has secured a spot touring in Dionne Warwick's "Hits the Musical," performed the national anthem at the Daytona 500, NFL games, Churchill Downs and competed on the premiere episode of season 18 of NBC's "America's Got Talent." It all started at the Louisville Central Community Center with a program helping to cultivate some of the best talent in Louisville.
After nearly 50 years on radio, Terry Meiners reflects on a changing media landscape in this in-depth interview. We turn the tables on Louisville's talk-radio superstar and put him on the hot-seat to find out how he found his place in radio and TV, what makes him tick and why he keeps coming back for more after 38 years narrating Louisville's afternoon drive time. A 2023 KET production.
Waterfront Park was once an eyesore littered with abandoned buildings and scrapyards. Today it is the most utilized urban park in Louisville, named one of the country's best riverwalks by USA Today. We talk with Deborah Bilitski, the non-profit's president and executive director, and Ted Nixon, chair of the Waterfront Park's Phase IV campaign, as the park begins a $50 million expansion.
What started as a personal display of arms from the late Owsley Brown Frazier has evolved into a history museum "where the world meets Kentucky" and the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Frazier History Museum CEO Andy Treinen talks about how the museum has grown to include modern history, technology and Kentucky's bourbon heritage. A 2023 KET production.
David Jones, Jr., gives us an inside look at the life and legacy of his late father, David Jones, Sr., the co-founder of Humana. From Humana's humble beginnings to the legacy left behind that reaches far beyond the health insurance company, discover how one man changed Louisville forever.
Two of Louisville's former mayors - Dr. Harvey Sloane and Jerry Abramson - look back on their time in office, describing their most challenging moments, proudest accomplishments and what they envision for the future of Louisville.
As Louisville's Brown Hotel celebrates its 100th anniversary, we explore the fascinating history and tradition of the famed hotel. We also take you into the kitchen to see how the original hot brown is made and discuss its rich history. A 2023 KET production.
Louisville's favorite ghost-storyteller takes us on a tour of Old Louisville, dubbed America's most haunted neighborhood. From the ice boy to the infamous witches tree, explore all the haunts and history. Across town, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium attracts visitors from around the country to explore its history, architecture and paranormal past.
She may be the President of Louisville's Spalding University, but the world knows her best as the first woman - and first American - to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Tori Murden McClure tells her harrowing tale of perseverance, determination and true grit that helped her reach her ambitious goal in 1999. Today, she is giving back to Louisville with a focus on education.
From being crowned Miss America in 1999 to running for state office in 2019, Heather French Henry has been a powerful force in Louisville for more than 20 years. Her platform fighting for veterans has never changed. She talks about her life in the spotlight and her relentless advocacy for veterans, including an inside look at the new Veterans' hospital in Louisville.
When the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts opened on Nov.19, 1983, it was the premier facility for performing arts in the state and region. It has since survived a fire and pandemic, as well as a recent rebranding, and it continues to be a beacon for the arts community. We explore the past, present and future of the building and the people who are pulling the strings backstage.
GE Appliance Park opened in Louisville 70 years ago. Today, over 7,000 employees work in the high-tech labs and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at GE Appliance Park, that houses a movie theater, railroad system and has its own zip code. From the First Build facility to supporting JCPS academies, GE Appliances has stayed true to its Louisville roots for seven decades.
The Louisville Ballet is the official ballet company of the state of Kentucky. Learn the history of the fifth oldest ballet in the country, how they are doing a graceful pivot after being faced with a major funding shortage and what the future holds for the performing arts institution. Plus, we go backstage at The Nutcracker to see how the magic comes to life on stage.
John Boel has been bringing you the news in Louisville for nearly 40 years. In this candid interview, John discusses his time on television in Louisville, his public struggle with alcohol addiction and how he manages his addiction every day. After 100+ Emmy awards, multiple Ironman/triathlon finishes and authoring two books, learn what's next for WAVE3 evening news anchor John Boel.