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Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is urging his colleagues on Capitol Hill to adopt legislation that would allow eligible U.S. citizens to carry firearms in public.
Local News
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Employees in Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet are prohibit from working remotely in the latest round of funding for the cabinet.
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The Lexington city council is not violating Open Meetings law when it uses volunteer work groups to help craft policy. That's the ruling from Kentucky's top law enforcement official.
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The University of Kentucky is responding to concerns expressed by Gov. Andy Beshear regarding high-level decision-making at the school.
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As hemp producers brace for federal regulation deadline, Sen. Rand Paul offers bipartisan compromiseSen. Rand Paul has introduced a bill intended to scale back the reach of federal hemp regulations he says threaten the viability of the entire industry.
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The Defender Kentucky Three Day Event presented by Mars Equestrian gets underway this week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Our Horse Capital reporter Samantha Lederman has a preview.
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The Kentucky General Assembly is sending some $57M of state funds to a variety of projects in Fayette County; part of the $1.7B of one-time spending contained in House Bill 900. This week on WUKY's Capitol Chat, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock highlights the recipients.
Radio Shows & Music
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WUKY Listener Walt Remondini returns as a guest host for The Rock & Roots Special Edition. This program aired first on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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Molly Tuttle stops by WUKY's Rock & Roots and joins host Joe Conkwright.Recorded live on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Rodney Crowell Featuring Tyler Bryant (The Twenty One Song Salute (Owed to G.G. Shinn and Cléoma Falcon)), Mt. Joy (Lucy), St Paul & the Broken Bones (Sushi And Coca Cola), Tame Impala (End Of Summer), Alison Krauss & Union Station (One Ray Of Shine), & Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (Voodoo Charm)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Flyte Featuring Aimee Mann (Alabaster), Jade Bird (Save Your Tears), Jeff Tweedy (Enough), The Last Dinner Party (This Is The Killer Speaking), Robert Plant Featuring Suzy Dian (Everybody's Song), & Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown (The New Normal)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Goose (Your Direction), Khatumu (Fire Drill), Counting Crows (With Love From A To Z), Grant-Lee Phillips (She Knows Me), & Warren Haynes Featuring Derek Trucks (These Changes)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsVoting Matters, a podcast collaboration between WUKY and Lexington League of Women Voters on the voting process and civic participation, turns the spotlight on how you can get involved in the city's future plans and designs. Alan and Liza welcome in James Duncan, director of Planning for the city of Lexington. Included in the discussion is the recent controversial decision by the Board of Adjustment regarding a piece of property on Duke Road in the Chevy Chase neighborhood.
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PodcastsIn an emergency situation would you know what to do if someone was bleeding? An upcoming educational event at the UK Gatton Student Center will provide answers in a fun and easy to understand way. Dr. Greg speaks with Amy Lambert, Critical Care, Safe Kids Fayette County, who'll be part of 'Stop The Bleed,' where attendees can learn techniques to stop bleeding in emergency situations to sustain a life until medical support can arrive.
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PodcastsOpen Studio features new interviews with Kentucky literary artists to celebrate Kentucky Writers' Day April 24th in Frankfort. This week is a rare opportunity to hear one former Kentucky Poet Laureate interview another. Affrilachian poets Frank X. Walker and Crystal Wilkinson talk about their childhood influences, inspirations as well as aspirations in this in depth conversation.
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PodcastsThe Lexington Farmers' Market Report on WUKY is brought to you by Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, providing safe, reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately half a million people in portions of 14 counties. Learn more at kentuckyamwater.com.Hot or mild, radishes have their place in salads and even sandwiches. Josh and Joe serve up the skinny about this colorful root vegetable.
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