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Your gift, in every way, is an investment in the future of WUKY.
Think of the Listeners’ Endowment as a savings account; because we may only spend income from the endowment, each gift remains invested and will benefit WUKY every year going forward. In 2025, we will use these funds to pay for the Marketplace Morning Report and All Things Considered broadcast for the entire month of April. As the endowment grows, we will be able to keep pace with the rising costs of doing business and subsidize a larger part of our operating budget.
Your gift, in every way, is an investment in the future of WUKY.
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Kentucky LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness FairThe 2nd Annual Kentucky LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair is Saturday, April 26th from 10-4 at Bluegrass Care Navigators. Offerings will include free and anonymous HIV testing, a name change clinic, and walk-in office hours with the Kentucky Health Justice Network. -
Josh James/WUKYFayette County Public School officials are sounding the alarm over the potential loss of tens of millions in federal funding — but they're stopping short of signing off on a compliance letter certifying they have eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Karyn Czar/WUKYGov. Andy Beshear said multiple challenges are making it difficult for the state to keep up with REAL ID demand and he supports an effort to delay the federal deadline for Kentucky's compliance. -
Germany's Michael Young riding Fischer chipmunk FRH won individual gold at the Paris Olympics last year and competed at this event in Kentucky in 2022.34 horse and rider combinations from six nations will start the first of three competitive phases, the dressage, which takes place Thursday and Friday at the Kentucky Horse Park. WUKY's Samantha Lederman reports. -
Associated PressWith Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr officially joining the race for U.S. Senate, two big names are in — and they're both seeking a Trump endorsement. -
Clay County Sheriff's OfficeGovernor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied individual assistance for six counties and public assistance for two counties.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Lo Moon (Water), Ben Okafor & The Liberators (Beware Of The Snake), Camera Obscura (Big Love), X Ambassadors (No Strings), J Mascis (Right Behind You), Rett Madison (Flea Market), & Paramore (Burning Down The House)! -
The 66th Grammy Awards were presented last night in Los Angeles! Did any of your favorites win? The full list of winners is below! -
“JOHN LEE HOOKER: JUMP THE BOOGIE” Originally broadcast 01/19, 2024One of the certified masters of blues guitar – from the Mississippi delta to Memphis, Detroit, Chicago, San Francisco, and all around the world – a tremendous blues ambassador with a unique and distinctive voice and style. -
Hip-Hop and visual artist Tony Wavy elevates Lexington's scene with his positive message of love and community. He joins Rock & Roots afternoon host Joe Conkwright for conversation and a sample of his sound. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Red Clay Strays (Wondering Why), Chestnut Grove (Da Freakness), Tyler Ramsey (These Ghosts), Khurangbin (A Love International), Paula Cole (The Replacements & Dinosaur Jr), Mumford & Sons Featuring Pharrell Williams (Good People), & Norah Jones (Running)!
Podcasts
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Healthy brain aging is a concern for all of us. It’s normal to struggle with small things such as recalling names — and we all experience some slowing of the thought processes with advanced age — but everyone hopes to avoid serious cognitive impairment. Dr. Greg Jicha with the Sanders - Brown Center on Aging shares tips with Dr. Greg on how to maintain good brain health. -
PodcastsChristian Adair, Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center and Founder & Director of Alpha League, discusses civil rights history, empowering young Black and Brown men, and servant leadership. -
PodcastsThis week is all about Pawpaws, Kentucky's own unique sub-tropical mountain fruit. Josh and Joe where and when to get the fruit and how to use it in a variety of ways. -
PodcastsIt’s September and we’re dropping a brand new episode of WUKY’s Lex Talk History with Alan Lytle and Lexington History Museum Executive Director Dr. Mandy Higgins. Join us as we re-cap the museum’s one year anniversary in its new home in the Thomas Hunt Morgan House and then in our Lex Get Into It segment Mandy talks with Judy Owens, President of the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky, about a new focused exhibit opening this month. “Among Women – 130 years of the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky,” will soon be on display for visitors. Get an audio sneak peek here on our show.
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WUKY is giving away five pairs of tickets to see Black Violin at the Lexington Opera House on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:30 PM!
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2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
- March 12, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm