For Release: 09/14/26 9:19 AM
On Kentucky Tonight, airing Monday, Sept 14, Marvin Bartlett and a panel of guests discuss the health of Kentucky’s signature industries.
Guests on the program include:
- Mike Mangeot, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism
- Damon Thayer, manager of Kentucky Senator Bourbon and former Republican State Senate Majority Leader
- Thomas Bard, co-founder of The Bard Distillery
- Hallie Hardy, executive director of Visit Horse Country
- Will Glasscock, executive director of Kentucky Equine Education Project.
Kentucky Tonight
KET Monday, Sept. 14 • 8/7 pm
Watch on demand at KET.org and the PBS App
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