KET program slated tonight will address reopening state’s economy

Eights guests who represent the state's health and business interests are scheduled to appear on the show.

The overwhelming question for Kentucky and the rest of the nation, when to reopen the economy, will be the topic of “Kentucky Tonight” on Kentucky Educational Television from 7 to 8 p.m.

Host Renee Shaw will have these guests:

  • Steven Stack, commissioner, state Department for Public Health
  • Ashli Watts, president and CEO, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
  • Jon Klein, vice dean, University of Louisville School of Medicine
  • Ben Chandler, president/CEO, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
  • Tod Griffin, president, Kentucky Retail Federation
  • Stacy Roof, president/CEO, Kentucky Restaurant Association
  • Mae Suramek, owner of Noodle Nirvana, a Berea restaurant
  • Allison Adams, president, Kentucky Health Departments Association and public health director, Buffalo Trace District Health Department

Viewers with questions and comments may send email to kytonight@ket.org or use the message form at KET.org/kytonight. Viewers may submit questions and comments on Twitter @KyTonightKET. The phone number for viewer questions during the program is 1-800-494-7605. All messages should include first and last name and town or county.