Samantha Lederman
Equine ReporterListeners might remember Lederman and her English accent from when she was a morning news anchor on WUKY from 1999 to 2001.
Lederman produces multi-platform horse-related news and feature stories. She also serves as a substitute host for the station’s local broadcasts of NPR’s "All Things Considered."
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Recently, Horse Capital reporter Samantha Lederman took us to historic Claiborne Farm to meet a very special broodmare, Carrumba. Today she visits Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, famously home to the iconic stallion AP Indy whose legacy is sure to be present in this year's Breeders Cup Championships at Keeneland.
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Severe thunderstorm warnings did not deter a large and enthusiastic crowd from packing The Burl Brewery to the brim Tuesday afternoon. They were there to support Rocky Adkins’ announcement that he is running to be the next Governor of Kentucky.
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Golden Tempo captured national attention this spring by rallying from last to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby at 23-1 odds. Five weeks later, he claimed the Belmont Stakes and is now tentatively targeting the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland in October.
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If you’ve caught World Cup fever but don’t know where to go for a cure, then maybe WUKY’s Samantha Lederman can help. She just caught some action at The Wandering Bock in Greyline Station.
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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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Without a foreseeable break in the frigid temperatures in the near future, WUKY’s Samantha Lederman has some expert tips on how to help your pets cope with the cold weather.
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Lexington was one of hundreds of cities to stage protests against ICE over the weekend in reaction to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota.
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The recent, tragic crash of a UPS plane in Louisville and the subsequent grounding of all MD-11 cargo planes has affected travel in the horse world.
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Food Chain has provided fresh, local food to the community for over a decade, serving up free meals three afternoons a week from it's Sixth Street location. Now, thanks to a new hot food vending machine right outside the building, those meals can be accessible 24/7.
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A newly dedicated monument at the Kentucky Horse Park honors the life and legacy of a Madison County teenager and his incredible connection with a winning racehorse.