Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance held a silent protest at the University of Kentucky's student center and at a Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
Local News
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Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in four years, having served his punishment for Medina Spirit’s failed drug test and coming to the place where he’s won a record-tying six times.
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After the University of Kentucky confirmed it had canceled graduation ceremonies for minority students, the Lexington community is putting together celebrations of its own.
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With Rep. Andy Barr now in the running for U.S. Senate, that leaves Kentucky's Sixth District seat up for grabs. And the first contender has already stepped forward.
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Kentucky junior defensive back Maxwell Hairston was chosen in the first round by the Buffalo Bills as the 30th overall pick in the 2025 National Football League Draft on Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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The Olympic winning tandem of Michael Jung and FischerChipmunck FRH dazzled Thursday at the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event. WUKY's Samantha Lederman reports.
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The 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.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Missy Elliot, Michel'le, TLC, Janet Jackson, Des'ree, Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, En Vogue, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Day Wave (As You Are), Jonah Kagen (The Roads), Liam Finn (I Just Want You To Be So Happy), Warren Haynes, Jim James, & Grace Potter (Gold Dust Woman), The Black Keys (No Lovin), & The Knocks & Sofi Tukker (One On One)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Gregory Dwane (Screen Door), Newport (Maybe I), Future Islands (This Fight), Tré Burt (Santiago), The Worn Jets (Captivate), Shannen James (Old Mixtapes), & Wilco (Meant To Be)!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Earth Wind & Fire, Linda Clifford, Bootsy Collins, SWV, Bernard Wright, Graham Central Station, Jody Watley, The GAP Band, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Last Dinner Party (Sinner), Sarah Jaffe (Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground), Kurt Vile (Cool Water), Ondara (Winter Depression), Toadies (Since U Been Gone), Björk & Rosalía (Oral), & J Mascis (Can't Believe We're Here)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsAn issue that has long drawn the energy and attention of the League of Women Voters is helping people with prior felony convictions regain their civil rights. Liza and Alan talk with Jessamine County resident Tipton “Tip” Moody who recently went through the process of having his voting rights restored after his felony conviction. We’ve also included some helpful info links if you or someone you know is in a similar situation.
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews fiction writer Josh Boldt about his new Southern crime novel, Moneymaker.
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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.
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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.
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