Local News
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For the first time since his endorsement of Donald Trump, Sen. Mitch McConnell was pressed at length on how that squares with his views on the January 6 riots and foreign policy, which are at odds with candidate Trump.
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In this installment, we check in with CivicLex's Adrian Bryant for the latest on city budget talks, the new parks tax referendum, plate readers, and the Urban Growth Fest.
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With Derby Fever in full swing here in Kentucky, WUKY's Samantha Lederman has details on a special event at Keeneland that could make the 150th Run for the Roses more exciting and perhaps profitable for you.
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The Defender Kentucky Three Day Event wrapped up Sunday afternoon with a familiar face taking home the trophy. WUKY’s Samantha Lederman brings us this report from the Kentucky Horse Park.
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Fierceness was named the 5-2 morning line favorite for the upcoming 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and will look to make history in next Saturday’s milestone race as the first entrant to win in 45 attempts from the No. 17 post position.
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A five-year extension on Lexington’s license plate readers – known as FLOCK cameras – is moving forward. Despite two years in operation, community concerns persist about how the cameras might be used in the future.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show was another edition of The Funk Workout! Featuring music from Keith Barrow, The GAP Band, Rick James, Debbie Harry, Evelyn Champagne King, Bonnie Pointer, LaBelle, & more!
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Parting is such sweet sorrow...but sometimes it's not.Breaking up is also breaking away, and it's not always sad.This episode showcases a gallery of songs of some different perspectives on leaving.
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On this episode of Joe's Blues...A Really BIG show of Really Big Artists!Tall tales and even taller performers A jam packed hour of “GIANTS”
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Waxahatchee (Bored), Kaleo (Lonely Cowboy), Aaron Frazer (Payback), Bonny Light Horseman (I Know You Know), Mark Knopfler (All Comers), Phish (Evolve), & Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (Heartless)!
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Born and raised in Cuiaba, Brazil, based now in Lexington, Dana Vogel fuses her roots with piano melodies and emotional snapshots from her memories for a unique Kentucky singer/songwriter blend. She joins Rock & Roots host Joe Conkwright with music from her EP Rua Princesa, conversation about her process and a live performance in WUKY studios.
Podcasts
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PodcastsOn this edition Joe and Josh talk radishes and the many ways to prepare and eat.
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PodcastsJoe and Josh discuss spring flowers and planting gardens - plus extra content talking about edible flowers.
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PodcastsIn this episode, Tony & B-Mad talk Development Vs. Execution!
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews writer Fenton Johnson about his books and his writing process.
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The Lane Report Latest Headlines
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2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
- April 15, 2024, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- July 15, 2024, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- October 14, 2024, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- January 20, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm