WDRB - Opinion

OPINION | Making Kentucky Better for Business

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:31:00 EDT

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is an outstanding organization. Representing 2,700 member businesses of all sizes that employ over half of Kentucky's workforce, the Chamber correctly claims that it "provides leadership as a catalyst, consensus-builder and advocate to unite business and advance Kentucky."

Hold the Hero Worship (5/23/13)

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

Right now, more than a few fans have to be feeling a bit betrayed by the latest antics of their heroes.

An "A" by Any Other Name (5/21/13)

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT

You run a school system. Too many of your students aren't getting high enough grades. So how do you address the problem? Well, if you're the Bullitt County School Board, the answer's simple...

OPINION | Kentucky Dems Need A New Bert Combs

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:34:00 EDT

In the documentary Bert Combs, Governor from the Mountains, the late Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky's most eminent historian, said that Combs dragged Kentucky into the Twentieth Century against its will.

OPINION | Summer Reading for Conservative Students

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:54:00 EDT

Rush Limbaugh frequently makes bombastic radio references to his Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies. One wishing to learn about conservatism can occasionally glean a morsel of wisdom from Limbaugh's talk, but there are better teachers.

No Time for Irrational Fear (5/16/13)

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:00 EDT

I often hear people complain that America is a much more dangerous place than it used to be. But I'm not so sure about that.

You Say Undocumented, I Say Illegal (5/14/13)

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT

In a bow to yet more political correctness, some major news organizations have been rethinking how best to describe a group of people whose very presence in this country breaks immigration law.

OPINION | Medicaid Expansion: Evidence and Alternatives

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

Expanding Medicaid is estimated to cost $642 billion of Medicaid's $7.4 trillion tab over the next decade. Neither Washington nor Frankfort has the money to pay for it.

Guest Editorial - American Cancer Society (5/20/13)

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

May 22 is a day to make noise, a day to get loud and a day to take action. It's the American Cancer Society's 100th birthday!

OPINION | Beshear Wrong To Expand Medicaid

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:01:00 EDT

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is expanding Medicaid eligibility by executive fiat. His action is wrong in several respects.

Darts and Laurels (5/9/13)

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT

Time for more darts and laurels.

OPINION | Grimes Makes Her Senate Case

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:40:00 EDT

If Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, a Democrat, decides to run against incumbent Republican Mitch McConnell for the U. S. Senate next year, her announcement might go something like this ... if she is completely candid.

Some Questions for the Gun-Obsessed (5/7/13)

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

Let's just agree for the moment that private gun ownership is a right guaranteed by the Constitution that won't be going away soon. That's hard to dispute, and I don't want to.

No, I Don't Really Hate Bicyclists (5/2/13)

Thu, 2 May 2013 16:52:00 EDT

I apparently ruffled some feathers with my recent comment regarding cyclists who refuse to respect bike path boundaries when sharing the road with cars.

If I Ruled the World (4/30/13)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:00 EDT

Very little serious news ever seems to happen during Derby Week, so now seems like a good time to play another round of "If I ruled the world.

DYCHE OPINION | Courts could soon decide key political issues

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:26:00 EDT

There is a good chance that three political issues will soon become legal issues.

DYCHE: Why is Hillary So Popular?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:21:00 EDT

A recent Gallup survey shows Hillary Clinton with a 64% favorability rating. She is the clear favorite for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. But why is Hillary so popular?

Mr. Smith is Staying Put (4/25/13)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:30:00 EDT

After focusing on troubling news like terrorism in Boston, it's always nice to get the opportunity to talk about a lighter, more positive subject.

The Good Guys in Boston (4/23/13)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:13:00 EDT

Because of these cops, a city living in fear is now celebrating the end of a nightmare. And I salute them.

"Right" is More Important than "First" in News Coverage (4/18/13)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:20:00 EDT

DYCHE: "Father (of our Country) Knows Best"

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:59:00 EDT

The Constitution created a national government of limited powers, but the limits have all but disappeared.

Turn Your Back On Terror (4/16/13)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:51:00 EDT

Incidents like Monday's bombings in Boston are rare in America. But the heroism shown in their wake is anything but.

OPINION: Good week for McConnell and Paul

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:48:00 EDT

Last week was a good one for Kentucky's U. S. Senators. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul dominated the news.

In Praise of the Parking Meter (4/11/13)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:50:00 EDT

Last week, a local columnist tried to make the case for free, on-street parking in downtown Louisville. He seemed to believe that if all parking meters disappeared from downtown streets overnight, it would

Guest Point of View -- Dave Adkisson (4/10/13)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:25:00 EDT

The closing of the 2013 Kentucky General Assembly at midnight March 26 was more remarkable than its warm, friendly opening the first week of January.

A Real Big Mess on the Big Four (4/9/13)

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:55:00 EDT

It's always a shame when a few people mess up a good thing for everyone else. But that's what's about to happen in the case of the newly-opened Big Four Bridge.

Darts and Laurels - Neighborhood Edition (4/4/13)

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:29:00 EDT

Time for a special neighborhood edition of Darts and Laurels.

No Compassion for a Killer (4/2/13)

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:45:00 EDT

Why have Kentucky Corrections officials been trying to arrange for expensive hip replacement surgery for death row inmate Robert Foley

The Downfall of Richie Farmer (3/28/13)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:52:00 EDT

He may have been a beloved member of "The Unforgettables." But the mark he's left on Kentucky government is likely to be even more lasting.

A Refresher Course on the Rules (3/26/13)

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:40:00 EDT

The longer I live, the more it seems many people don't have any concept of even the most basic rules.

Guest Point of View -- Senator Mitch McConnell on Obamacare (3/25/13)

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Three years ago, Obamacare was passed into law. I warned then it would raise costs, cut jobs, grow the government, and slow the economy. I desperately wish I had been wrong.

Basketball Mirrors Reality (3/21/13)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:39:00 EDT

Like many of you, I was sorry the Kentucky Wildcats were left out of this year's NCAA tournament. If I had my way, the defending champion school would get a guaranteed bid every year. But unfortunately, the NCAA hasn't sought my advice.

The New Pope - One Overriding Responsibility (3/19/13)

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:48:00 EDT

The selection of a new Pope is both historic and significant.

America's Bridges Are Falling Down (3/14/13)

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EDT

I can live with defense cuts, reductions in social programs and even higher taxes to get our budget back in line. But there's one expense we can't afford to cut.

Sometimes the News Isn't Pretty (3/12/13)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:52:00 EDT

We reported the murder and we reported the arrest. We wouldn't be much of a news organization if we ignored the killer's confession...

Sequester Scare Tactics (3/7/13)

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 10:15:00 EST

If you think President Obama is just a victim of the mean Republicans and he never plays dirty politics, consider the Sequester – the one he agreed to 18 months ago.

Attacking Elaine Chao - Crossing the Line (3/5/13)

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:09:00 EST

We already knew the battle for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat next year would get ugly. But the liberal super-PAC "Progress Kentucky" has taken things to a new and despicable low.

Darts and Laurels (2/28/13)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST

Time for Darts and Laurels – one of each this time.

Point of View Guest Editorial - Chad Boseker (3/1/13)

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:44:00 EST

It's often far too easy to underestimate the importance of cancer research until you hear the words "you have cancer." My name is Chad Boseker. I am a cancer survivor.

A WDRB State of the Station Report (2/26/13)

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:11:00 EST

During a period of time when you seem to hear a lot about a slow economy, we're a business that is growing rapidly.

Guest Editorial -- Child Care Advocates (2/21/13)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:05:00 EST

Within the next eight months Kentucky will see a loss of 2,400 jobs from an industry the state is choosing to decimate.

The Courier's Thin Skin (2/19/13)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:14:00 EST

The Courier-Journal's lone local conservative columnist, John David Dyche, has decided to quit after the paper refused to run one of his recent submissions.

Guest Editorial - Hal Heiner (2/18/13)

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST

Louisville's public schools are failing our children. Of the 41 Kentucky schools identified as persistently low achieving or failing, Louisville is home to nearly half.

Legalize Hemp (2/14/13)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST

I'm not an expert on either hemp or marijuana. But based on what I understand about proposals to legalize the growing of industrial hemp in Kentucky, it seems like a good idea to me.

Nothing Wrong With High Standards (2/12/13)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST

In response to several people alleging discrimination, Fourth Street Live has now made its dress code much more lax. While I believe no one should be excluded from anything because of their race or religion, I hate to see us continue to lower our standards.

Darts and Laurels (2/7/13)

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:45:00 EST

Time for a few Laurels – no Darts this time.

Gas Gouging Must Stop (2/5/13)

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST

There was an almost universal fifty cent hike in the cost of a gallon of gas over the weekend, and that can only be explained by the virtual monopoly Marathon Oil has over gasoline distribution in Kentucky.

Darts and Laurels (1/31/13)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:20:00 EST

WDRB President and General Manager Bill Lamb throws out some darts and laurels to those he believes deserve them.

Who Cares? (1/29/13)

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:59:00 EST

Who Cares? (1/29/13) We spend so much time paying attention to things that mean nothing. It's like we've become so shallow that we allow the insignificant to consume us. For example, USA Today ran two

More Help Isn't Always Best (1/17/13)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST

A recent study conducted by the American Sociological Review found a small, but significant, correlation between the amount of money contributed by parents and the grade point average of students. But it wasn't a positive correlation. It appears that the more money mom and dad supply, the lower the grades are.

An Incomplete Smoking Ban (1/22/13)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:41:00 EST

Indiana's implementation of a statewide smoking ban was a wise move, but it comes up short because it excludes bars.

Al Gore’s No Fool -- Just A Capitalist (1/17/13)

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:33:00 EST

When did making good deals that make you rich suddenly become something you have to apologize for?

Clumsy Delivery Shouldn't Negate O'Connell's Message (1/15/13)

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell created a controversy recently when he sent a letter to district court judges, berating them for allowing defense attorneys to use a controversial tactic that results in a large number of acquittals in DUI cases.

Guest Point of View - Ken Fleming – Local Option Sales Tax (1/14/13)

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:48:00 EST

Mayor Fisher is pushing to change state law to allow for the creation of Local Option Sales Tax also known as LOST.

Hope for the New Legislature (1/10/13)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST

The Kentucky legislature opened its 2013 General Assembly on Wednesday. And while I don't believe in miracles, for the first time in memory I'm guardedly optimistic that our lawmakers just might get something of substance accomplished during the 30-day session.

Guns Are a Big Problem, But Not the Only One (1/8/13)

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:27:00 EST

I've said it before, but it bears repeating: I can think of no possible reason why we, as American citizens, allow civilian possession of assault weapons.

A Failure of Leadership (1/3/13)

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 07:36:00 EST

We may have avoided the fiscal cliff…but there's still no one responsible at the wheel.

Darts and Laurels – New Year's Edition (12/27/12)

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST

Time for a special year-end, "Laurels only" edition of Darts and Laurels.

LIFTing Louisville's Prospects (12/20/12)

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST

I've often complained that Louisville has a chronic problem getting things done. But that's often not due to the people involved, but a basic lack of funds.

Thoughts on a Tragedy (12/18/12)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST

Last week's terrible tragedy in Connecticut has caused me to give serious thought to several subjects I think are relevant.

Tom Jurich – Best in the Business (12/13/12)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:56:00 EST

As the University of Louisville's Athletic Director, he's had countless opportunities to steer the school toward glory – or over a cliff. And with very few exceptions, he's made no missteps.

Hindsight Causes Hysteria (12/11/12)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:53:00 EST

Charlie's Strong on Honesty (12/6/12)

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST

Earlier this week I planned to do a Point of View expressing my belief that Charlie Strong would still be U of L's head football coach next year. I didn't have any inside information, and I wasn't sure I was right. But I based my opinion on several things I WAS sure about.

Take-Home Police Cars – A Policy Worth Preserving (12/4/12)

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 16:20:00 EST

Who doesn't feel at least a bit more secure when a police cruiser is parked in the driveway of a home down the block?