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StoryCorps founder and producer, David Isay, has taken 50 of the most compelling interviews and condensed them into a new book: Listening Is An Act of Love. This long-time journalist and writer had plenty to say to tonic's Kopana about the book and the National Day of Listening
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| Indigo Girls stop by for a chat about their tour, environmental activism, and life on an independent label. Also, Amy and Emily weigh in on Lady Gaga! Hear the full interview with tonic's Mike Graves.
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Lexington's Abigail Keam sets her novel Death By a HoneyBee in the heart of the Bluegrass. Hear more about it in this chat with tonic's Kopana.
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 | Later this year, Lexington's historic Lyric Theatre will reopen its doors 47 years after it closed in 1963. To mark the occasion, young and old alike are contributing squares to a commemorative quilt, meant to bridge the past and future of the venue.
Lyric program coordinator Joan Brannon and lead artist facilitator Sarah Campbell talk with tonic's Josh James.
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Marilyn Sadler and Sandy Davis discuss Woodford Humane Society's Scenes of Annestes: Art Exhibit & Freedom Fest.
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| Singer/songwriter Peter Case pays another visit to WUKY.
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Tommy: The Concert is coming to Busters June 3rd, 4th, and 6th! tonic's Joe Conkwright talks with director Eric Seale, Jim Gleason of The Johnson Brothers, and Adam Fister and Tom Phillips of the cast. Also hear a live acoustic version of "I'm a Sensation."

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Get the lowdown on Seedtime on the Cumberland, an annual arts festival in Whitesburg, KY featuring Carla Gover, The Rail Splitters, film screenings, contests, readings, and much more.

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Carl Kasell leaves a message on tonic's answering machine...
Veteran news man and announcer for NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Carl Kasell enjoys not getting up so early in the morning these days. As Josh James finds out, the recently retired Kasell isn't so retired after all.  |
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"...one of the great ironies of capitalism; it will actually put up the money for a film opposing capitalism if [the studios] believe they can make a dollar off of it." Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore is back doing what he does best - stirring up controversy with his latest film, Capitalism: A Love Story. tonic's Josh James chatted with Moore on the eve of the movie's wide release.
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WUKY Live @ Natasha's
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Fitz & the Tantrums Pickin' Up the Pieces
Matt Costa Mobile Chateau
Ra Ra Riot The Orchard
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