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Seth Meyers tells the story of his second son's dramatic birth in his Netflix stand-up special<em> Lobby Baby.</em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Seth Meyers; British 'Office' co-creator Stephen Merchant

Meyers tackles the topic of fear in a new kid's book. Ken Tucker picks the best music of 2022. Merchant's series, The Outlaws, follows low-level offenders who've been assigned community service.

Another Kentucky income tax reduction reduction not in the cards for now, according to state budget director

Kentucky’s income tax won’t be coming down in the short term. The commonwealth's top number-cruncher reported Thursday that the threshold hasn’t been met to trigger another reduction.

Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams waves to supporters after being reelected during an election night watch party in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

A message for moderate Republicans? Tuesday's biggest vote-getter was primaried for dismissing election conspiracy claims

While the brightest spotlight was on the marquee governor’s race Tuesday night, the top vote-getter on Election Night was Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams.

FILE - An infant receives a routine vaccination at First Georgia Physician Group Pediatrics in Fayetteville, Ga., Aug. 17, 2021. About 25 million children worldwide missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N. In a new report published Friday, July 15, 2022 the World Health Organization and UNICEF said their data show 25 million children last year failed to get vaccinated against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis, a marker for childhood immunization coverage. (AP Photo/Angie Wang, file)

As kids head back to class in Lexington, whooping cough is still making the rounds

With most Fayette County kids going back to school this week, immunizations are top of mind for local health officials. The push to stay up-to-date is even stronger this year.

Mayor Gorton delivers annual State of City/County address

Mayor Linda Gorton’s 2024 priorities mirror those touted throughout her time in office. Right out of the gate, her speech focused on public safety.

"The realities of my life are a lot of the things that I put into the film," Cord Jefferson says of <em>American Fiction.</em>

Fresh Air Weekend: 'Rustin' star Colman Domingo; Cord Jefferson on 'American Fiction'

Domingo plays civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in a new biopic. Maureen Corrigan presents the best books of 2023. Jefferson explores what it means to be Black "enough" in a new film.

Nicholson, Pitre hit homers, Kentucky beats Indiana State 5-0, advances to super regionals

Mason Moore had six strikeouts over six scoreless innings, Ryan Nicholson and Emilien Pitre each hit a home run and host Kentucky beat Indiana State 5-0 to win the Lexington Regional. Kentucky clinched aberth in the super regionals for the second consecutive season and the third time in program history.

Book Review: 'Bowl Of Heaven'

Critic Alan Cheuse sends us into the cosmos with his review of Bowl of Heaven by Gregory Benford and Larry Niven.

'Anora' wins best picture at the 2025 Oscars

Anora's Sean Baker also took home Oscars for best directing, editing and original screenplay. Star Mikey Madison won best lead actress.

Lexington Burger Week is July 7th through July 13th

Over thirty Lexington eateries are offering one-of-a-kind burgers - each one at $7 a pop.

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