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In a special edition of WUKY's Saving Stories Nunn Center Director Doug Boyd shares interviews detailing the stories of two Kentucky couples and one lawyer who were part of the legal fight that led to the Supreme Court–and brought marriage equality to the country. The conversations come from the John G. Heyburn II Initiative for Excellence in the Federal Judiciary Project archived by Anu Kasarabada and the Nunn Center's Outsouth: LGBTQ+ Oral History Project. The interviews are also featured in the latest episode of the Nunn Center's "The Wisdom Project" podcast.

What can seem like an intimidating topic is, in reality, quite relatable – from the moment we wake up in the morning, science is happening all around us – it colors everything we do. Making science accessible in a fun and interactive way is important in helping people feel more connected not only to science, but to the city of Lexington as a whole. Dr. Greg speaks with Dr. Lou Hirsch, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Department of Plant Pathology, for a preview of "Everything is Science" February 19-23 in Lexington.Everything is Science: Make It Make Sense will occur February 19-23, 2024, from 6-8 pm daily.  Monday, 2/19: TOUCHEthereal Cornerstone (401 S Limestone)Tuesday, 2/20: VISIONEthereal Public House (102 W. Vine Street)Wednesday, 2/21: TASTE Old North Bar at Greyline Station (101 W. Loudon Avenue) Thursday, 2/22: HEARINGPivot Brewing (1400 Delaware Avenue)Friday, 2/23: SMELL Void Sake Co. (819 National Ave., Suite 120) All events are free and open to the public. No registration is required. 

Katerina Stoykova interviews poet Laverne Zabielski about her book, Mariposa: Opioid Abatement Poems.

WUKY's Saving Stories commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of the March for Civil Rights in Frankfort. On March 5, 1964 thousands came toKentucky's Capitol to hear from Martin Luther King, baseball great Jackie Robinson, folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, and rally support for a public accommodations bill. To celebrate Women's History Month, Nunn Center Director Dr. Doug Boyd shares audio from three recent interviews with local women who participated in the event on that historic day.

WUKY's Saving Stories commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of the March for Civil Rights in Frankfort. On March 5, 1964 thousands came to Kentucky's Capitol to hear from Martin Luther King, baseball great Jackie Robinson, folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, and rally support for a public accommodations bill. In this segment we hear distinctly different perspectives from two Kentuckians and their respective experiences that historic day.

Katerina Stoykova interviews poet and singer-songwriter Marcus Wilkerson about his music and writing.

A recently introduced bill in the Kentucky General Assembly is putting the issue of fluoridated drinking water in the spotlight once again with some opponents calling it 'forced medication.' Dr. Emily Winfrey, associate dean of academic and student affairs at UK Dentistry, says that conclusion is not based in science. She talks with Dr. Greg about the 70 plus years of evidence to the contrary.

Katerina Stoykova interviews writer Angela Corell about her latest book, Restored in Tuscany: A True Story of Facing Loss, Finding Beauty, and Living Forward in Hope.

This week Dr. Greg talks with Heather Bush who was recently named permanent dean of the UK College of Public Health. Under her leadership as acting dean, the college has seen growth in research, teaching and service. The college has also expanded efforts to recognize and teach how different perspectives can thrive in public health. In this conversation, Bush talks about the role of public health in our everyday lives and lays out her vision for the college as it moves into its third decade at UK.

This week Joe and Josh ramp up the discussion with talk of ramps. Is it an onion? Is it like garlic? Perhaps a little of both. Find out how to use this coveted Allium and what not to do.