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Could the state be overpromising on the economy? Would he ever consider a Senate or presidential run? We asked Governor Andy Beshear in a year-end interview

WUKY | By Josh James
Published December 19, 2022 at 5:36 PM EST
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear answers questions during an interview with The Associated Press at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear answers questions during an interview with The Associated Press at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

2022 was another year for the record books — in good ways and bad. WUKY asked the governor to weigh in on the coming economy, the state of the pandemic, his political future, and what he sees as the biggest challenge facing Kentucky.

Hear the full interview above.

Josh James
Josh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and program director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.
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