Mario Anderson
@marioandersontv.bsky.social
I wake up early to deliver Your Morning News on Spectrum News Kentucky | I host the EMMY NOMINATED InFocusKY | Share your news story & show ideas: | I like gifs & emojis
#ICYMI | This week on In Focus Kentucky: Ky House GOP Education chairman State Rep. James Tipton joins the program to share legislative solutions to Kentucky's higher education system. #kyga25 #kyga26 #higherED
Legislative solutions to Kentucky's higher education system
Kentucky’s public colleges and universities made significant gains in undergraduate enrollment & graduation rates, according to a CPE report.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS: Watch my extended, one-on-one interview with Democrat Charles @booker4ky.bsky.social as he discusses his 2026 #kysen campaign and what made him run for office once again.
One-on-one with Senate candidate Charles Booker
Former Democratic State Rep. Charles Booker sits down with Mario Anderson to discuss why he's pursuing Mitch McConnell's seat.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS: Watch my extended, one-on-one interview with Democrat Charles @booker4ky.bsky.social as he discusses his 2026 #kysen campaign and what made him run for office once again.
#NEW | Charles @booker4ky.bsky.social is back in Kentucky politics running for #kysen in 2026 and says "it's impossible until it happens" about his chances to become the first Democrat since Wendell Ford in the 1990s to be elected from Kentucky to the U.S. Senate.
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
#NEW | Charles @booker4ky.bsky.social is back in Kentucky politics running for #kysen in 2026 and says "it's impossible until it happens" about his chances to become the first Democrat since Wendell Ford in the 1990s to be elected from Kentucky to the U.S. Senate.
SUNDAY on “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re talking higher education in the Commonwealth.
MY GUESTS: @KYHouseGOP education chairman James Tipton, R-Taylorsville & Dr. Aaron Thompson of Ky Council for PostSecondary Education (CPE)
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
MY GUESTS: @KYHouseGOP education chairman James Tipton, R-Taylorsville & Dr. Aaron Thompson of Ky Council for PostSecondary Education (CPE)
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
December 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
SUNDAY on “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re talking higher education in the Commonwealth.
MY GUESTS: @KYHouseGOP education chairman James Tipton, R-Taylorsville & Dr. Aaron Thompson of Ky Council for PostSecondary Education (CPE)
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
MY GUESTS: @KYHouseGOP education chairman James Tipton, R-Taylorsville & Dr. Aaron Thompson of Ky Council for PostSecondary Education (CPE)
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
#NEW | Lexington Councilmember Hannah LeGris announces she is not running for re-election in 2026.
LeGris says “it’s time to look for a role that is more financially sustainable for me.”
She is now the 4th councilmember this year to announce their intention to step away from the Council. #LexKY
LeGris says “it’s time to look for a role that is more financially sustainable for me.”
She is now the 4th councilmember this year to announce their intention to step away from the Council. #LexKY
December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Charles Booker is joining the race to fill the Senate seat being vacated by longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
He unsuccessfully ran against McConnell in 2020 and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in 2022. #kysen
He unsuccessfully ran against McConnell in 2020 and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in 2022. #kysen
Former State Rep. Charles Booker to run again for US Senate
The 41-year-old Louisville native served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Charles Booker is joining the race to fill the Senate seat being vacated by longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
He unsuccessfully ran against McConnell in 2020 and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in 2022. #kysen
He unsuccessfully ran against McConnell in 2020 and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in 2022. #kysen
#NEW | Vice Mayor Dan Wu is running for re-election campaign for Lexington Council At-Large. His 2026 campaign will be focused on "community safety, affordability, small-business support, & a more innovative, connected Lexington."
Wu will host a public event later this weekend.
Wu will host a public event later this weekend.
December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
#NEW | Vice Mayor Dan Wu is running for re-election campaign for Lexington Council At-Large. His 2026 campaign will be focused on "community safety, affordability, small-business support, & a more innovative, connected Lexington."
Wu will host a public event later this weekend.
Wu will host a public event later this weekend.
“IN FOCUS KENTUCKY” airs Sunday at 10am & 3pm ET on Spectrum News 1.
This week’s topic: Celebrating Kentucky’s Booming Tourism Industry
This week’s topic: Celebrating Kentucky’s Booming Tourism Industry
November 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“IN FOCUS KENTUCKY” airs Sunday at 10am & 3pm ET on Spectrum News 1.
This week’s topic: Celebrating Kentucky’s Booming Tourism Industry
This week’s topic: Celebrating Kentucky’s Booming Tourism Industry
SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re celebrating National Veterans and Military Families Month.
MY GUESTS: U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins & Veterans Caucus chair State Rep. Adam @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social.
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
MY GUESTS: U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins & Veterans Caucus chair State Rep. Adam @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social.
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
November 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re celebrating National Veterans and Military Families Month.
MY GUESTS: U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins & Veterans Caucus chair State Rep. Adam @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social.
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
MY GUESTS: U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins & Veterans Caucus chair State Rep. Adam @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social.
HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
👀 SUNDAY on #InFocusKY: I sit down one-on-one with Kentucky’s Chief Election Official, Secretary of State Michael Adams (R) 🗳️.
⬇️ HOW TO WATCH ⬇️
⏰ : 10a & 3p ET
📺 : Spectrum cable channel 1
📱 : Download the Spectrum News App
💻: SpectrumNews1.com
⬇️ HOW TO WATCH ⬇️
⏰ : 10a & 3p ET
📺 : Spectrum cable channel 1
📱 : Download the Spectrum News App
💻: SpectrumNews1.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
👀 SUNDAY on #InFocusKY: I sit down one-on-one with Kentucky’s Chief Election Official, Secretary of State Michael Adams (R) 🗳️.
⬇️ HOW TO WATCH ⬇️
⏰ : 10a & 3p ET
📺 : Spectrum cable channel 1
📱 : Download the Spectrum News App
💻: SpectrumNews1.com
⬇️ HOW TO WATCH ⬇️
⏰ : 10a & 3p ET
📺 : Spectrum cable channel 1
📱 : Download the Spectrum News App
💻: SpectrumNews1.com
CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS: Watch my one-on-one interview with Democrat Dale Romans, as he explains why he is running to become Kentucky's next U.S. Senator in 2026 and what he hopes to do if elected. #kysen
Dale Romans talks about his US Senate Run
The longtime horse trainer announced his intention to run for U.S. Senate, hoping to take over the seat held by Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS: Watch my one-on-one interview with Democrat Dale Romans, as he explains why he is running to become Kentucky's next U.S. Senator in 2026 and what he hopes to do if elected. #kysen
#NEW | @daleromans.bsky.social is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky and says he's confident that a Democrat can win the open seat in 2026 and believes Kentuckians will "vote the person, not for the party." #kysen
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
#NEW | @daleromans.bsky.social is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky and says he's confident that a Democrat can win the open seat in 2026 and believes Kentuckians will "vote the person, not for the party." #kysen
#BREAKING | 🚨Long-time, Louisville based horse trainer @daleromans.bsky.social is running to win the soon to be open U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
In his campaign launch ad, Romans calls himself an "independent Democrat" and says he is not beholden to the party or the president. #kysen
In his campaign launch ad, Romans calls himself an "independent Democrat" and says he is not beholden to the party or the president. #kysen
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
#BREAKING | 🚨Long-time, Louisville based horse trainer @daleromans.bsky.social is running to win the soon to be open U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
In his campaign launch ad, Romans calls himself an "independent Democrat" and says he is not beholden to the party or the president. #kysen
In his campaign launch ad, Romans calls himself an "independent Democrat" and says he is not beholden to the party or the president. #kysen
Pretty cool moment in Lexington Monday.
Former Kentucky Governors Ernie Fletcher (2003-2007) and Steve Beshear (2007-2015) appearing together during a Kentucky Chamber event, sharing their perspectives on governing with civility & how collaboration is essential for effective leadership.
Former Kentucky Governors Ernie Fletcher (2003-2007) and Steve Beshear (2007-2015) appearing together during a Kentucky Chamber event, sharing their perspectives on governing with civility & how collaboration is essential for effective leadership.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Pretty cool moment in Lexington Monday.
Former Kentucky Governors Ernie Fletcher (2003-2007) and Steve Beshear (2007-2015) appearing together during a Kentucky Chamber event, sharing their perspectives on governing with civility & how collaboration is essential for effective leadership.
Former Kentucky Governors Ernie Fletcher (2003-2007) and Steve Beshear (2007-2015) appearing together during a Kentucky Chamber event, sharing their perspectives on governing with civility & how collaboration is essential for effective leadership.
#ICYMI | U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington officially filed Friday to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
I asked Barr about an internal poll from his campaign last month showing him trailing by 17 points in the #kysen race & how he plans to close the gap over the next 5 months.
I asked Barr about an internal poll from his campaign last month showing him trailing by 17 points in the #kysen race & how he plans to close the gap over the next 5 months.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
“In Focus Kentucky” airs Sunday at 10am ET (and again at 3pm) on Spectrum News 1.
Tune in LIVE or set your DVR to record.
Tune in LIVE or set your DVR to record.
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“In Focus Kentucky” airs Sunday at 10am ET (and again at 3pm) on Spectrum News 1.
Tune in LIVE or set your DVR to record.
Tune in LIVE or set your DVR to record.
#NEW | Starting Friday, you’re going to see a 10% cut in flights at 40 of the largest airports in the U.S., including Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport & CVG in Northern Kentucky.
Here’s what U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Louisville said about the FAA’s decision.
Here’s what U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Louisville said about the FAA’s decision.
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
#NEW | Starting Friday, you’re going to see a 10% cut in flights at 40 of the largest airports in the U.S., including Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport & CVG in Northern Kentucky.
Here’s what U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Louisville said about the FAA’s decision.
Here’s what U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Louisville said about the FAA’s decision.
SHOCKING AND SAD! UPS Flight 2976 crossing over Grade Lane in #Louisville, before hitting petroleum tanks at GFL Environmental.
(📷:Rasim & Anela Hadzic)
(📷:Rasim & Anela Hadzic)
November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
SHOCKING AND SAD! UPS Flight 2976 crossing over Grade Lane in #Louisville, before hitting petroleum tanks at GFL Environmental.
(📷:Rasim & Anela Hadzic)
(📷:Rasim & Anela Hadzic)
This month of November means I’m celebrating 8 YEARS of delivering the news at Spectrum News 1.
And heck yeah, I’m still having the best time doing it! 8️⃣💛🎥📺🎤 #workanniversary
And heck yeah, I’m still having the best time doing it! 8️⃣💛🎥📺🎤 #workanniversary
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This month of November means I’m celebrating 8 YEARS of delivering the news at Spectrum News 1.
And heck yeah, I’m still having the best time doing it! 8️⃣💛🎥📺🎤 #workanniversary
And heck yeah, I’m still having the best time doing it! 8️⃣💛🎥📺🎤 #workanniversary
SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: Addressing Kentucky’s housing shortage + previewing a new statewide eviction data dashboard interactive tool created by KY Youth Advocates.
MY GUESTS: State Rep. Susan Tyler Witten, R-Louisville & Shannon Moody of KY Youth Advocates
📺: 10am & 3pm on Spectrum News
MY GUESTS: State Rep. Susan Tyler Witten, R-Louisville & Shannon Moody of KY Youth Advocates
📺: 10am & 3pm on Spectrum News
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: Addressing Kentucky’s housing shortage + previewing a new statewide eviction data dashboard interactive tool created by KY Youth Advocates.
MY GUESTS: State Rep. Susan Tyler Witten, R-Louisville & Shannon Moody of KY Youth Advocates
📺: 10am & 3pm on Spectrum News
MY GUESTS: State Rep. Susan Tyler Witten, R-Louisville & Shannon Moody of KY Youth Advocates
📺: 10am & 3pm on Spectrum News