Broadcast of Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate features BRTV’s first live event
By JIM BROOKS
Nelson County Gazette
Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, 12:45 p.m. — Gov. Steve Beshear will appear Tuesday evening in a second debate with the two challengers seeking his job in an event that will be broadcast live locally on 1320 WBRT and BRTV cable channel 19.
Gov. Beshear agreed to participate in the Richmond political forum that is sponsored by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association beginning 7 p.m. Tuesday. Beshear will face-off against Senate President David Williams and Lexington attorney Gatewood Galbraith.
Following the hour-long debate, stay tuned to WBRT and BRTV and join host Jim Brooks for a very special edition of “Brooks & Company” program featuring a panel discussion with commentary about the debate and the candidates’ performances. The program will be broadcast live on WBRT and televised on BRTV Channel 19.
Tuesday’s “Brooks & Company” BRTV broadcast will be the first local programming broadcast live since the cable channel began broadcasting last month.
Beshear has only appeared in one previous debate to face his challengers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the candidates!
Listen to the live coverage beginning at 7 p.m. on 1320 WBRT, listen online at the Nelson County Gazette website, or watch the debate on Bardstown Cable channel 19. Stay tuned after the debate for a special “Brooks & Company” radio/cable TV broadcast featuring a panel of local politicos who will review the debate performances of the three candidates.
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