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Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance held one of its many pop-up protests at the VA Medical Center Wednesday. While the gathering may have been modestly attended, organizers say it's about keeping the rapid changes coming out of Washington top-of-mind — even if reactions are mixed.
Local News
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Josh James/WUKYKentucky lawmakers are paving the way for the University of Kentucky to expand its recreation center and make up for most of the anticipated loss of 1,900 parking spaces. -
Charlie Riedel/AP/APAt the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism. It’s the subject of a growing body of research. On display at Saturday's Derby will be the speed and agility of these 1,000-pound animals. -
Miljan Zivkovic/Miljan Živković - stock.adobe.com/658802578Online extortion cases involving children have been rapidly increasing in Kentucky and nationwide, and legislation signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear aims to protect kids from digital abuse. -
Associated PressIn addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties can apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. -
University of KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto addressed a worried campus in a video Tuesday, saying amid a period of "tremendous challenge and change" UK will tailor its response to the school and state's needs. -
Josh James/WUKYKentucky's top trading partner just elected a new leader who says his country will never "yield" to the U.S. and President Donald Trump's trade tactics. WUKY caught up with Gov. Andy Beshear and asked what Mark Carney's victory in the Canadian election might mean for the commonwealth.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Slim Kings (Togetherness), Denison Witmer Featuring Sufjan Stevens (Focus Ring), Deep Sea Diver (Billboard Heart), Gigi Perez (Sailor Song), Cameron Winter (Love Takes Miles), Cunningham Bird (Long Distance Winner), & Sammy Rae & Friends (Thieves)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Rolling Stones (I Got The Blues), Dylan Dunlap (Holding Hands), Deep Blue Something (Saint Morrissey), Bebe Stockwell (Minor Inconveniences), Abigail Rose (Edges), Jack White (Archbishop Harold Holmes), & Al Green (Everybody Hurts)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets (Different Kind Of Blue), Freak Slug (Sexy Lemon), The Courettes (You Woo Me), Michael Kiawnuka (Small Changes), Say Lou Lou (Blue Ruin), Patterson Hood Featuring Lydia Loveless (A Werewolf And A Girl), & Father John Misty (Josh Tillman & The Accidental Overdose)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Sam Fender (People Watching), Fairfield AD (Blood On The Highway), Beirut (Caspian Tiger), Paul Thorn (Tough Times Don't Last), U2 (Luckiest Man In The World), Charles "Wigg" Walker ((Feels Like) Things Are Comin' Our Way), & Ringo Starr Featuring Alison Krauss (Thankful)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (Never Be You), Peach Pit (Magpie), Flipturn (Rodeo Clown), George Harrison (Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)), Chuck Prophet Featuring ¿Qiensave? (First Came Thunder), Jon Batiste (Für Elise- Batiste), & Elton John Featuring Brandi Carlile (Never Too Late)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews radio personality Tom Martin about his 55 years in radio and about Under Main magazine. -
PodcastsDr. Abeni El-Amin and Terry Dumphord present the next episode of The Ricochet Effect. Terry Dumphord is a dedicated leader and changemaker who profoundly impacts his community and beyond. -
PodcastsLexington is about to turn 250 years old in the year 2025, and Saving Stories will be featuring a number of familiar voices from our community. Jump starting that look back is this episode featuring former Vice Mayor Isabel Yates. The Nunn Center interviewed Yates in 1996 for a project involving members of the Lexington Fayette Urban County local government. Listen as she details how she got involved in local politics and talks about a number of then pressing issues that seem all too relevant today - especially issues of growth versus preservation. Isabel Yates celebrated her 100th birthday this past October. -
The holiday season, while joyful, can sometimes be a time of stress, meltdowns and disappointments. As parents, it can sometimes feel like we are spinning in circles trying to create the best holiday experience for our kids, family and self. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Caitlin Allen, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children and their families in Developmental Pediatrics at Kentucky Children’s Hospital Richmond Road Specialty Clinics. She addresses a few challenges that many kids and families face during the holidays, and shares some tips for how to help children cope with the holiday season.
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