Our favorite ER Doc tried to get in to see the Vice President and was denied. He tells Jack his story.

Thursday's early news.

Jeff Drummond and TJ Beisner

Norcross is with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She talks with Kruser about Kentucky's fiscal health.

Josh is with the Pegasus Institute, a think tank that has produced a report on fighting gun violence in Louisville. Kruser explores how the ideas could be put to work in Lexington.

Kruser talks with author Mulligan about a survey of business owners covering hiring, compenstion and, espcially, health care coverage.

Are horses livestock? Dr. Keith talks about that with Jack.

Kentucky Justice Secretary Tilley testifies before a House subcommittee. He talks about Kentucky's efforts to fight the opioid epidemic.

Jack talks with Attorney General Andy Beshear and Anthony Schembari, Jr., of Bryant Heating and Cooling about the investigation and settlement of consumer complaints.

Jack talks with Eric, who's with MRC-TV, about a protest against a sighted actor playing a blind character in an upcoming movie.