Sidelines with John Clay

Podcast: Why has Beshear’s handling of pandemic been so effective?

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has become a hit with his daily updates and overall handling of the current coronavirus pandemic. His efforts have prompted memes, tribute songs and national name recognition for the 42-year-old governor.

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Kentucky.com news columnist Linda Blackford about what has made Beshear so effective, what it might mean for his political future and how the state has reacted to his efforts to flatten the curve while fighting the virus.

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John Clay
Lexington Herald-Leader
John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Support my work with a digital subscription
Linda Blackford
Lexington Herald-Leader
Linda Blackford is a former journalist for the Herald-Leader Support my work with a digital subscription
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