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Lexington joined hundreds of other cities across the country Saturday to demonstrate against recent executive actions taken by the Trump Administration
Adah Hufana
Adding to a growing number of protests throughout the state, people in Lexinton gathered again for the “No Kings Then No Kings Now” protest in honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. WUKY’s Adah Hufana has more.
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  • This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Sons Of The East (Rescue Me), Ruthie Foster (Hold On (I'm Comin)), Van Morrison (Down To Joy), Bishop Briggs (Woman Is King), Tomar & The FC's (Ain't Worth It), & Willie Nelson Featuring Rodney Crowell (Oh What A Beautiful World)!
  • This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a celebration of the life and legacy of the late great D'Wayne Wiggins! Featured music from his time with Tony! Toni! Toné! & more!
  • This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Suzanne Vega (Speakers Corner), The Jaws Of Brooklyn (Litebringer), Crowe Boys (Bootstraps), Sedona Featuring Claud (She's So Pretty), Southern Avenue (Upside), & Santana Featuring Smokey Robinson (Please Don't Take Your Love)!
  • Rock & Roots Afternoon host is joined by Kentucky musician Ben Sollee for conversation and songs: talking mountain music, touring with a 9 piece band, and performing songs from his new album 'Long Haul' as a solo artist.Songs:"Under The Spell" from Ben Sollee's 2025 album, 'Long Haul' "Misty Miles" - Live at WUKY"Casino Loyale" - Live at WUKY
  • This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Counting Crows (Spaceman In Tulsa), Fontaines D.C. (It's Amazing To Be Young), Suki Waterhouse (Dream Woman), Hurray For The Riff Raff (Pyramid Scheme), Patterson Hood Featuring Waxahatchee (Forks Of Cypress), & Galactic & Irma Thomas (Where I Belong)!
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    Dawn Walters is a celebrated former University of Kentucky (UK) cheerleader, coach, and entrepreneur whose contributions have left a lasting impact on and the cheer and dance community. As a student-athlete, Walters played a pivotal role in UK’s cheerleading history, helping the Wildcats secure their first national championship in 1985.
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    The Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign is a Team Kentucky initiative with the Kentucky Department for Public Health to engage and inspire Kentuckians on a personal journey of achievable health and wellness improvements through increased physical activity, improved nutritional health, and decreased social isolation through targeted interventions. Dr. Greg talks with Kentucky Health Commissioner Steven Stack on how you can get involved.
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    Mushrooms are the talk this week on the Farmers' Market Report - how to prepare the different varieties and ways to use this unique produce. Listen to the end for Josh's favorite type of mushroom.
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    Alan and Mandy return for a special episode for National Indigenous History Month. Our special guest is Kelly Hyberger, Director of Curatorial Affairs with the Filson Historical Society. The museum in Louisville has endeavored to preserve and share Kentucky's underreported Native American History while also repatriating objects in their collection to their rightful places. Breaking News: On Tuesday November 12th Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear appointed Kelly to serve on the Native American Heritage Commission. The Commission was established in 1996 to recognize and promote Native American contributions and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. Alan and Mandy also share news about a new digital exhibit saluting Lexington's military veterans, as well as a sneak peek at the Lexington History Museum's vital role in helping the city celebrate its 250th birthday in 2025.
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