Shows
Dr. Greg Davis on MedicinePopular family event to include 'sensory-friendly' hoursThis Saturday June 7 from 9am to 1pm, at Frederick Douglass High School, Truck-A-Palooza will bring folks up close and personal with the employees and trucks of our city that keep us operating smoothly on a daily basis. The first two hours of the event (9a - 11a) will be reserved for those with sensory issues. Dr. Greg talks about this increasingly popular trend with Angela Poe, senior program manager for the city of Lexington and for Environmental Quality and Public Works.2025-06-0309 min
Dr. Greg Davis on MedicineStaying engaged while you age protects your brainNeural connections rapidly develop in early childhood, but the brain continues to grow and refine these connections throughout our lives, even into older adulthood. That's why enriching experiences — such as traveling, socializing, education, and exercise — are particularly impactful for the brain and need to keep happening throughout our lives. Staying engaged is the topic of discussion this week on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine. Elizabeth Rhodus, Ph.D., is an occupational therapist and assistant professor in UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.2025-05-2709 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineUK doctors team up with KSP, RedSTAR for wilderness simulationEach semester, emergency medicine residents at UK HealthCare participate in Wilderness Medical Day. It’s a day dedicated to learning and practicing skills that are needed in a wilderness emergency. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Blake Davidson, UK College of Medicine assistant program director, emergency medicine residency about the unique challenges emergency personnel face in remote locations where time is of the essence.2025-05-2007 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineThis week on Dr. Greg: Reducing the stigma surrounding mental healthMay is mental health awareness month in which we highlight the importance of mental well-being and help break the stigma around mental health issues. Dr. Greg has a frank discussion with Doctor Teresa Gevedon, a faculty member at the University of Kentucky and acting chair of the UK Department of Psychiatry.2025-05-1311 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineUK Sports Medicine's Equestrian Athlete Initiative helping understand, treat the person atop the horseThe eyes of the world have been on Kentucky these last few weeks with the buildup to the Kentucky Derby. Much has been made of the million dollar four-legged athletes, but what about the other component of the duo; the rider? The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) is specifically aiming to find what, where and who needs their targeted interventions that can be designed to help improve safety. Dr. Greg talks with Kimberly Tumlin, Ph.D., UK College of Health Sciences assistant professor and research director of the Equestrian Athlete Initiative.2025-05-0608 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineGreen Dot program empowers bystanders to 'do something' when confronted by personal violenceImagine a world where every individual plays an active role in preventing violence — where simple actions lead to a profound impact on creating a more safe and supportive community. This is the vision behind the “Green Dot” program — a nationwide strategy aimed at reducing interpersonal violence through everyday actions. Dr. Greg talks with Lenzi Dodgen, acting director of UK's Violence Intervention Prevention Center. Housed in the Office for Student Success, VIP is working, through the “Green Dot” program, to empower students, faculty and staff to recognize and intervene in situations that could lead to violence.2025-04-2908 min
Saving StoriesSaving Stories: 25 years of professional baseball in Lexington hinged on a game winning pitch and a tap dance for the agesThe Lexington Legends baseball team has seen its share of ups and downs – including a head-scratching name change (anybody remember the Counter Clocks?) But now as the city gets ready to celebrate 25 seasons of professional baseball, WUKY’s Saving Stories has this look back at how it all began. Nunn Center for Oral History director Dr. Doug Boyd shares audio from a 2019 interview with Alan Stein, who along with other prominent members of the community, led an effort to bring minor league baseball to Lexington. In this portion of the conversation Stein recalls a literal 11th hour curveball his group had...2025-04-2504 min
Dr. Greg Davis on MedicineTick season is here, these tips can help fend off a feeding frenzyIt's springtime in the Commonwealth, and one of the things many of us do is get outside into our garden, in the woods and on hikes. But as we all know we aren't doing these things alone, and according to UK extension entomologist Jonathan Larson, there's one type of insect in particular we all need to keep an eye out for.2025-04-2210 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineUK E.R. Director shares tips to prevent dog bitesApril is National Dog Bite Prevention Awareness month and Dr. Greg's guest has seen his share of them. Doctor Roger Humphries is chair of the department of emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He says most dog attacks are preventable if people, especially kids, heed the warning signs.2025-04-1507 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineNew study shows Kentucky has work to do to improve children's oral healthThe UK College of Dentistry's 2023 Kentucky early learners oral health surveillance project found that dental decay rates for Kentucky children aged two to five are significantly higher than the national average. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Pamela Stein, professor in the division of public health dentistry in the UK College of Dentistry about what can be done to improve on the numbers.2025-04-0811 min
Saving StoriesSaving Stories remembers the shot felt ‘round BBNIt’s Final Four weekend and sadly the Kentucky Wildcats came up short this year in their bid for a 9th national title. Bookending our look back at special moments in UK basketball history WUKY’s Saving Stories highlights another famous shot, the one Duke’s Christian Laettner hit in overtime against the Wildcats in the 1992 East Regional final in Philadelphia. The buzzer beater marked the end of an era for the team affectionately known as “The Unforgettables.” Nunn Center director Doug Boyd shares interviews with UK players Sean Woods – who hit the Wildcats’ go-ahead basket with two seconds on the clock, and...2025-04-0404 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineKnowledge is power: learn your risk factors for cervical cancerIt is estimated that more than 14,000 women in the United States suffer from cervical cancer each year. Kentucky has a higher cervical cancer burden than most states, with an incidence rate of 9.6 cases per 100,000 women. Many of those cases were preventable, according to this week's guest, Charles S. Dietrich III, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist at the UK Markey Cancer Center.2025-03-2507 min
Saving StoriesSaving Stories remembers Vernon Hatton and THE Shot heard 'round BBNFor three quarters of a century the month of March in Kentucky has been tournament time with hoops fever reaching a near fever pitch. And if you're wondering why UK Basketball is sometimes considered an official religion, we submit this audio as exhibit A. In this special episode of WUKY's Saving Stories, UK Nunn Center director Dr. Doug Boyd and Deirdre Scaggs, associate dean and head of Special Collections, join Alan Lytle to re-live one of the most dramatic moments in UK Basketball history called by the legendary sports broadcaster Claude Sullivan; a thrilling triple overtime win over Temple University...2025-03-2407 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineCuts to science, medical research "hurt us all as Americans"We've heard a lot in recent weeks about proposed federal cuts to research in science and health. Dr. Greg's guest today talks about potential impacts to us all. Doctor Sudip Parikh is chief executive officer and executive publisher of the American Association for the Advancement of Science based in Arlington, Virginia. He also appeared recently on NPR's Science Friday.2025-03-1810 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineMeasles found in Kentucky: How to protect your children and yourselfThis week on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine we examine the increase in cases of measles across the country. More than two decades ago, measles — a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood disease — was declared eliminated in the United States. So far in 2025, multiple measles outbreaks have been identified across the country, a child in Texas has died from the disease and in late February, Kentucky recorded its first measles case in two years. Dr. Greg talks with Nicholas Van Sickels, M.D., medical director for Infection Prevention and Control at UK HealthCare.2025-03-1109 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineUK College of Medicine students now learning about health disparitiesThe department of behavioral science at the University of Kentucky has created a fellowship called the health disparities research training fellowship in order to enhance medical students' understanding of health and health care disparities experienced by disadvantaged and underserved populations. Doctor Raven Piercy, faculty member in the UK department of behavioral sciences in the College of Medicine, talks about it with our Dr. Greg.2025-03-0409 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineBreaking the stigma of postpartum mental healthBringing a baby into the world is often portrayed as one of life’s happiest moments. While this is true for many, it’s also normal to feel overwhelmed during the postpartum period. Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth and affect 1 in 5 mothers/childbearing people (800,000 people) annually in the United States. This week Dr. Greg talks post partum mental health with Brittney Gray, Psy.D., assistant professor of pediatric psychology in the UK College of Medicine and psychologist with Kentucky Children’s Hospital.2025-02-2508 minSaving StoriesSaving Stories: Lunch counter sit-in's - a part of Lexington's 250 year historyLexington is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, and Saving Stories is shining the spotlight today on lifelong educator and activist Audrey Grievous. In this 1985 UK Nunn Center oral history interview Grevious talks about her involvement in demonstrations and lunch counter sit-in's in downtown Lexington in the early 1960's.2025-02-2005 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineThis week on Dr. Greg: could late-stage dementia patients use cannabis to ease symptomsResearchers at the University of Kentucky are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia. Greg Jicha, M.D., Ph.D., a neurologist and director of clinical trials at UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging,talks with Dr. Greg about the National Institutes of Health-funded and Food and Drug Administration-approved LiBBY Study examining the potential benefits of cannabis-derived treatments for addressing agitation and discomfort in patients with advanced dementia, a population with limited palliative care options.2025-02-1810 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineTimely tips to keep your ticker from going on the fritzFebruary is American Heart Health Month. There's no better time to revisit this interview with Allison Bailey; a cardiologist with UK's Gill Heart Institute.2025-02-1104 minDr. Greg Davis on Medicine‘Come on in. We’ll figure it out together,' driving philosophy behind UK HealthCare's EmPATH mental health unitSince opening its doors July 30, 2024, UK HealthCare’s Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing unit (EmPATH) at Eastern State Hospital, has already helped more than 1,800 people get the help they need. Dr. Greg talks with Lindsey Jasinski, Ph.D., chief administrative officer at ESH about the mission and goals of the facility.2025-02-0407 minSaving StoriesSaving Stories remembers Keeneland's Ted BassettWUKY's Saving Stories remembers former Keeneland president and trustee Ted Bassett who passed away last week at the age of 103. In the summer of 2019, the Nunn Center and the UK Libraries partnered with Keeneland, the Keeneland Association, Keeneland Library and Museum Foundation, and the Thoroughbred Daily News to conduct a series of oral history interviews called Life's Work. And one of the first interviews released was an interview with Ted Bassett. In this highlighted section Bassett reflects on the tension that exists between tradition and innovation, especially when he first came to work at Keeneland. He explains why it wasn't...2025-01-3005 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineLexington high school student develops new training program to handle epileptic seizuresData shows that about 1 in 26 individuals will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime, and Kentucky has about 50,000 active cases of epilepsy. Dr. Greg's guest talks about a new program addressing the care of those individuals. Sukriti Kapoor is a senior at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington and is the president of the student technology leadership program. She also founded a new program called Seizure Smart to equip not only teachers but students with the tools to handle epileptic-related emergencies.2025-01-2809 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineWhat's in the updated Kentucky Cancer Action Plan and how you can benefit from the researchThe Kentucky Cancer Action Plan (KY CAP) is the state’s blueprint for cancer prevention and control by 2030. It was developed with the input of over 100 Kentucky Cancer Consortium (KCC) partners from across the Commonwealth. The KY CAP gives partners and communities a voice, provides evidence-based strategies, and can be used to inform policy change. It communicates the shared vision for all Kentuckians to have the ability to reduce their cancer risk, detect cancer early, access quality treatment and support for survivors and caregivers. Dr. Greg talks one-on-one with Elaine Russell, Coordinator of the Kentucky Cancer Consortium about the first up...2025-01-2108 minDr. Greg Davis on MedicineWhy well-child visits are so essential for children’s overall healthIn this week's edition of Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine, Lindsay Ragsdale, M.D., chief medical officer for Kentucky Children’s Hospital, discusses the importance of bringing your child in for regular well-child visits and keeping them up to date with vaccinations.2025-01-1411 minSaving StoriesSaving Stories: Former Vice Mayor Isabel Yates details her journey into politics, predicts future Lexington challengesLexington 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.2024-12-2005 min
The Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast Special Edition Series: WUKY Women of Distinction with Guest Dawn Duncan WaltersDawn 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 1985.2024-11-2008 min
Saving StoriesThis Kentucky veteran’s story illustrates the power, reach, and importance of oral historyIn this Veterans Day segment of WUKY’s Saving Stories Nunn Center Director Dr. Doug Boyd and Alan Lytle discuss an unlikely pairing between a researcher in Italy and the family of a World War II soldier from Campbellsville, Kentucky.2024-11-1105 minThe Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast Special Edition Series: WUKY Women of Distinction with Guest Belle TownsendBelle Townsend (she/they) is a poet, advocate, political organizer, researcher, baker, and multi-media artist from rural Henderson, Kentucky. Now living in Louisville, KY, Belle uses poetry to make personal experiences accessible and relatable, offering comfort and connection to a broad audience. Her work is especially geared toward those with short attention spans, limited reading capacity, or no academic background, ensuring their stories are both digestible and meaningful.2024-10-2004 minSaving StoriesThe story of Oscar Dishman Jr. and his ambitious journey to the top of horse trainingHorses are running again at Keeneland and in this episode of WUKY’s Saving Stories we hear from one of the first, and one of the most successful, African American horse trainers in the modern era. In this 1986 Nunn Center interview, Oscar Dishman Jr. reflects on his rise from exercise boy / groom, his decision to become a horse trainer in 1960, and the challenges he had to overcome on his way to the top of his field. Training the winning horses for the 1973 Michigan Mile, Ohio Derby, Hawthorne Stakes, and the Widener Handicap (1977-1978) are among the highlights of his career fo...2024-10-0405 minThe Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast Special Edition Series: WUKY Women of Distinction with Tanelle SawyerTanelle is currently Associate Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development for Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), after previously serving as Executive Director of Workforce Talent Development. She serves as President of the Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) and was previously YPAL’s Director of Professional Development.2024-09-2304 min
Lex Talk HistoryNew exhibit to highlight 130 years of the Woman’s Club of Central KentuckyIt’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 pee...2024-09-0542 minThe Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast Special Edition Series: WUKY Women of Distinction with Cynthia BohnIn this special edition of The Ricochet Effect Podcast, we celebrate the visionary leadership of Cynthia Bohn, the driving force behind Equus Run Vineyards located in Midway, KY.2024-08-2107 min
Lex Talk HistoryHistory Museum celebrates one year anniversary with discussion of Campus Candor projectLex Talk History returns with our August installment as LHM executive director Mandy Higgins and WUKY's Alan Lytle recap the museum's first year anniversary at their home at 210 North Broadway and welcome authors Rosie Moosnick and Tori Cruz-Falk. They discuss their book, Campus Candor, the product of more than two years of oral history interviews and writing. Through interviews with students at the University of Kentucky, West Virginia University, the University of Florida, and the University of Mississippi, Moosnick, Cruz-Falk, and their colleagues found commonality between unsuspecting student populations and built empathy with young people seeking understanding across race, gender...2024-08-1952 minSaving StoriesHall of Fame sportscaster Tom Hammond recounts a memorable Olympic callIt's Olympics time again and in this edition of WUKY's Saving Stories we hear from NBC Olympics sportscaster and native Lexingtonian Tom Hammond. Doug Boyd, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries shares audio from an interview with Hammond. He talks about one his most memorable moments from the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia. Aboriginal sprinter Cathy Freeman first had the honor of lighting the Olympic torch to open the games, then ten nights later she won 400 meters gold in a most dramatic fashion. Hammond, who called the action in 13 Olympic Games, was behind...2024-07-2605 minThe Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast Special Edition Series: WUKY Women of Distinction with Guest Vera MabsonVera Mabson is Singer-Songwriter, Poet, Choir Director, Praise Dancer, DancerMother, Psychology educator, Paraeducator for Fayette County Public Schools and Seamstress from Lexington Kentucky2024-07-2508 min
AccentsMarcia Thornton JonesKaterina Stoykova interviews children's author Marcia Thornton Jones about writing, teaching, persisting, publishing and more.2024-07-0338 min
Lex Talk HistoryHow much do you know about Lexington's public parks?While no one has written a comprehensive history of Lexington Parks and Recreation we do have quite a bit of knowledge to drop on you in this fresh episode of Lex Talk History hosted by Lexington History Museum executive director Mandy Higgins and WUKY's Alan Lytle. First we recap a super busy Pride Month, talk about some exciting happenings at the museum and then in our 'Lex Get Into It segment' Michelle Koseniak and Adrienne Thakur from Lexington Parks and Recreation join us for a look back and a look ahead at Lexington's growing and changing parks system.2024-07-0155 min
Writing LessonsWriting Lessons Episode 3: The Creative Process Featuring Carla GoverIn this third episode of Writing Lessons, Silas House chats with award winning singer/songwriter Carla Gover about writing songs and the creative process. Not just for musicians; this fascinating conversation will resonate with anyone who does creative work.2024-07-0126 minAccentsTom C. HunleyKaterina Stoykova interviews poet, teacher and filmmaker Tom C Hunley about his latest poetry and craft books, as well as his screenwriting.2024-06-2636 min
The Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast: Engaging New LeadersJoin The Ricochet Effect to discuss developing new and innovative leaders through New Leaders Council Kentucky - Using the #BetterArguments framework from the Aspen Institute. Civic Suppers encourage participants to have vulnerable and productive conversations about partisan local elections.2024-06-2141 minAccentsTheo EdmondsKaterina Stoykova interviews artist, poet, visionary and culture futurist Theo Edmonds about creativity, writing, persisting and thriving.2024-06-191h 00
MadWavy RadioMadWavy Radio Episode 5: A Conversation With Anonimuss RoseIn this episode, Tony & B-Mad sit down for a conversation with Lexington's own Anonimuss Rose!2024-06-171h 06AccentsRobby HensonKaterina Stoykova interviews writer, filmmaker and teacher Robby Henson about his novel, Loud Water, his writing and his work at the Pioneer Playhouse.2024-06-1229 min
AccentsDavid CazdenKaterina Stoykova interviews David Cazden about his upcoming poetry book, his mentors, playing chess, taking long writing breaks and more.2024-06-0530 min
Saving StoriesKentucky soldier gives harrowing first-hand account of his role on D-DayThis Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France. Doug Boyd from the Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries shares audio from a 1994 interview with Garrard County native Jesse Beazley who was among the first wave of soldiers that fought their way onto Omaha Beach that fateful day.2024-06-0404 minThe Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Tahlsound Music FestivalGareth Evans from The Tahlsound Music Festival joins the Ricochet Effect to discuss Tahlsound as a family friendly concert series that exists to celebrate, elevate, and recognize Central Kentucky’s musical and artistic vibrancy through an inclusive festival with emphasis on artists from surrounding communities. For more information about Tahlsound visit tahlsound.com.2024-06-0315 min
Lex Talk HistoryLex talk about our LGBTQ historyTo kick off Pride Month WUKY's Alan Lytle and Lexington History Museum Executive Director Mandy Higgins welcome Jonathan Coleman and Josh Porter of the Faulkner Morgan Archive which is celebrating its 10th year as THE repository for Kentucky’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer history. We also discuss the 25th anniversary of Lexington's successful passage of a Fairness Ordinance, and finish up with a preview of this year's Pride Festival in Lexington.2024-05-3157 minAccentsDave HarrityA lively conversation with poet and philosopher Dave Harrity about his latest manuscript, running, theopoetics, revision, prophetic writing and more.2024-05-2948 minThe Ricochet EffectThe Ricochet Effect Podcast: Developing New Innovative Leaders with Abeer
Sikder, JD and Dexter Horne, MPAAbeer Sikder, JD and Dexter Horne, MPA join The Ricochet Effect to discuss developing new and innovative leaders through New Leaders Council Kentucky and Equal Access Public Media.2024-05-0917 minWriting LessonsWriting Lessons Episode 2: The Deliciousness of Words Featuring George Ella LyonIn this second episode of Writing Lessons, host Silas House chats with acclaimed writer George Ella Lyon about writing for children and “the deliciousness of words”.2024-05-0828 minLex Talk HistoryHey Lexington, C'mon Get HAAPI this monthMay is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and we're shining the spotlight on a series of events in Lexington. HAAPI - Heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders festival kicks off Friday night May 3rd from 6 to 9 pm at Moondance Amphitheatre at Midnight Pass. Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wu and Ellen Sam, one of the first Asians to serve in the Lexington Police Department, share their stories with history museum executive director Dr. Amanda Higgins and WUKY's Alan Lytle. They also talk about the rich and significant history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Lexington.2024-05-0253 minSaving StoriesCalculating the perfect Derby ride from the far outsideOver our 15-year collaboration with the UK Libraries’ Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, WUKY’s Saving Stories has brought you numerous Kentucky Derby themed segments featuring the likes of Eddie Arcaro, Penny Chenery, W.T. Young and Arthur B. Hancock III. This week to celebrate Derby 150, Center Director Doug Boyd and Alan Lytle continue that tradition by returning to a 2019 interview with another story by Hancock. In this part of the conversation the Stone Farm horse breeder and owner talks about how he used the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the perfect ride for eventual winner Gato Del Sol in t...2024-05-0104 minThe Ricochet EffectRicochet Effect Podcast Special Edition: Women in Media with Amanda AdayAmanda Aday joins The Ricochet Effect to discuss women in the media, her various television and film roles, and her new podcast.2024-05-0116 minMadWavy RadioMadWavy Radio Episode 4: Development Vs. ExecutionIn this episode, Tony & B-Mad talk Development Vs. Execution!2024-04-241h 03The Ricochet EffectRicochet Effect Podcast Special Edition: The WUKY DEIB CAB with Joey TruaxJoey Truax (Yusef) made his mark in Hip Hop and Islamic culture, starting in 1986 in Lexington Kentucky. Joey also serves as a member of the WUKY Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging Community Advisory Board (WUKY DEIB CAB). Over the years, Joey has produced many different artists locally and nationally and has also worked with Platinum Producer 7 Aurelius (also from Lex KY). Joey is a local radio personality with RADIOLEX WLXU 93.9 FM. Joey proudly carries the torch for Hip Hop culture and diversity and inclusion.2024-04-1228 minMadWavy RadioMadWavy Radio Episode 3: Collaboration Vs. CompetitionIn this episode, B-Mad & Tony talk Collaboration Vs. Competition!2024-04-0952 min
Lex Talk HistoryLexTalk Keeneland history with 'Heart of the Turf' traveling exhibit plus a sneak peek at what's new for 2024WUKY's Alan Lytle and LHM executive director Dr. Amanda Higgins welcome Keeneland Library Director Roda Ferraro for a special behind the scenes look at the development of The Heart of the Turf exhibit, its importance to Lexington history, and the many influential Black horsemen and women who made Lexington the center of the horse world. The exhibit is on display through Derby Day at the Lexington History Museum. Roda will also give an in-person talk on 'The Heart of The Turf' on Sunday April 14th at 2 p.m. at the museum. Roda also highlights the library's newest exhibit - A...2024-04-0340 minThe Ricochet EffectWUKY and Project Ricochet Present Women of Distinction Podcast Series with Guest Jennifer ReynoldsJennifer Reynolds loves meeting new people and working with diverse populations. She was elected to the 11th District’s Urban County Council in November 2018. She was the outreach director with Bluegrass Youth Ballet after starting a bilingual outreach program in the 11th District’s Valley Park in 2013. Jennifer is also fluent in Spanish and a qualified medical interpreter.2024-04-0242 min
Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!Andy Makes it Rain as #KYGA24 Brings More Pain w/Chris Hartman, Fairness Campaign #ColonelsOfTruthThis week we continue to keep an eye on the Kentucky legislature — they are in day 57 of the 60 day session, just one more day before they adjourn for a two-week veto break - this is when the bad bills come fast and furious. Aaron, Doug and Nema get an update from our guest, Chris Hartman, the Executive Director of Kentucky’s Fairness Campaign - then we close out with our housing and homelessness call to action.
#ColonelsOfTruth
NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://bit.ly/PKBBB 2024-03-2856 minThe Ricochet EffectWUKY and Project Ricochet Present Women of Distinction Podcast Series with Guest Karyn CzarKaryn Czar is an award-winning news reporter for WUKY. Karyn Czar received a bone marrow transplant as part of her treatment for multiple myeloma. Karyn has openly shared details of her story. She has talked about how the mental and emotional challenges too often obscured by the physical recovery process. She shares her story in hopes of ending the stigma associated with talking openly about physical and mental health issues related to healing.2024-03-2635 minMadWavy RadioMadWavy Radio Episode 2In this episode, B-Mad & Tony talk Local Highlights, the passing of Akira Toriyama, the Grammys, & more!2024-03-1948 minLex Talk HistoryOK, Lexington, what do you know about your history?In the run-up to Lexington's 250th birthday WUKY is teaming up with the Lexington History Museum to talk about how we as a city and community got here, examine where we've been and look at where we could be going. WUKY News Director (and LHM board trustee) Alan Lytle and LHM Executive Director Dr. Amanda Higgins talk about the birth and re-birth of the Lexington History Museum and salute some women sports heroes; apropos of Friday March 8th being International Women's Day.2024-03-0839 minSaving StoriesWomen on the March - 60 years later, memories still freshWUKY'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.2024-03-0105 minSaving StoriesThe March on Frankfort: a 'pivotal moment' and milestone for Kentucky Civil RightsWUKY'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.2024-02-2905 min
MadWavy RadioMadWavy Radio Episode 1MadWavy Radio: Conversations and Music with Bryce Oquaye & Tony Wavy.2024-02-211h 08Saving Stories75 years on, inside the mind of Lyman T. Johnson, UK's first African American scholarThe University of Kentucky is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of its campus. In our latest edition of Saving Stories, Dr. Doug Boyd with the UK Libraries Nunn Center for Oral History shares audio from a series of interviews with Lyman T. Johnson; the first African-American student to set foot on the UK campus. Johnson successfully challenged a state law that prohibited students of different races to be educated together in the same classroom. The university had been getting around the 'Day Law' by sending professors to the Kentucky State University campus in Frankfort to instruct African-American students...2024-02-2104 min
Writing LessonsWriting Lessons Episode 1: Characterization Featuring David ArnoldKentucky Poet Laureate Silas House visits with bestselling writer David Arnold to talk about creating vivid characterizations in the premiere episode of “Writing Lessons”, a podcast that explores the foundations of creative writing.2024-02-1624 minSaving StoriesUncovering the strong Kentucky connection to gay marriage legalizationIn 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.2024-02-1405 minSaving StoriesSaving Stories celebrates Black History Month: Trailblazing track star Jim GreenThis week on Saving Stories Dr. Doug Boyd, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries highlights an interview with Jim Green, the first African-American student-athlete to graduate from UK. In the conversation Green talks about his decision to enroll at the state’s flagship university in the late 1960’s, what it was like competing in the racially-charged Southeastern conference, his role in desegregating the track program, and how he’d like to be remembered by future generations.2024-02-0705 minSaving StoriesSaving Stories: Revisiting an extraordinary interview with MLKIn this special MLK Holiday edition of WUKY's Saving Stories, Doug Boyd, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries highlights an extraordinary interview with Dr. King from March of 1964. Hear the non-violent advocate and activist at the height of his influence in a one-on-one conversation with Kentucky author Robert Penn Warren discussing the revolutionary nature of the Civil Rights movement and where he thought it should go next.2024-01-1504 minSaving StoriesNunn Center project follows storm victims' journey of resilience, restorationThis month marks the two-year anniversary of the tornadoes that struck and devastated parts of Western Kentucky. On the evening of December 10th and into the next morning, a high EF-4 tornado directly hit the historic downtown center of Mayfield, KY. Of the 74 people who lost their lives in Kentucky that evening, 24 resided in Graves County, where Mayfield is located. In this edition of Saving Stories, center director Dr. Doug Boyd highlights two people who were interviewed in the follow-up round of the Mayfield, Kentucky 2021 Tornado Oral History Project; a partnership with Dr. Rebecca Freihaut. Tanna Thompson and Casey Jones...2023-12-1804 minSaving StoriesNunn Center oral history project documents loss, survival and resilience of Mayfield residentsDecember 10 & 11 marked the two year anniversary of the tornadoes that struck and devastated parts of Western Kentucky. On that evening, into the next morning, a high EF-4 tornado directly hit the historic downtown center of Mayfield, KY. Of the 74 people who lost their lives in Kentucky that evening, 24 resided in Graves County, where Mayfield is located. In this edition of Saving Stories, center director Dr. Doug Boyd highlights one of the 22 interviews from the Mayfield, Kentucky 2021 Tornado Oral History Project; a partnership with Dr. Rebecca Freihaut.2023-12-1104 min
Saving StoriesIt was 83 years ago this week: WUKY celebrates another birthdayOctober 17 is an important day in the history of WUKY. The station formerly known as WBKY signed on for the first time on October 17, 1940. In 2015 to mark the station's 75th anniversary, we produced a special edition of Saving Stories with Dr. Doug Boyd from the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries. By the way the Nunn Center is celebrating it's 50th anniversary in 2023.2023-10-1905 min
Behind the BlueSeptember 28, 2023 - Dr. Greg Davis (Forensic Pathology) LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 28, 2023) – Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Dr. Greg Davis came to UK in 1976 as an English major, with the intent of becoming a teacher. But after taking a job as a nursing assistant to help pay the bills, Dr. Davis discovered he had a knack for medicine. After earning a medical degree in Tennessee, he quickly returned to UK and Kentucky – his home away from home – for post-graduate training. Davis’ training led him into forensic pathology, a field of medicine that focuses on determining the cause of death through post-mortem examinations and autopsies. In this episode of ‘Behin...2023-09-2851 min
Point2TheSkyy RadioBro, I am STRESSEDBlack Reason and LC discuss what stress is and how do we handle it ourselves at our jobs as well as in the real world. Tonight's guest is Bilal El-Amin. He comes on the show to talk about his non-profit organization and help us knock down those barriers about talking about our mental health stressors and how we can cope with stress to become a better person not only for the people around you but for yourself.
The Ricochet Effect
https://www.wuky.org/podcast/the-ricochet-effect?fbclid=IwAR1l7AYT0LL55jo7...2023-04-2149 min
On the Porch with Silas HouseDori Freeman (July 2022)Silas House speaks with Dori Freeman about her music the new album Ten Thousand Roses.2022-07-1124 min
I Have No Idea What I'm DoingS07:E09 - "The Hungarian Secret"
What A Morning.
This episode of I Have No Idea What I'm Doing is sponsored by:
Our Goodstuff Patreon Subscribers and listeners just like you! Support your favorite podcasts directly to get access to the discord and more.
New Intro
Welcome to 2 Guys 2 Questions,
where two friends test the limits of propriety
through the questions we ask.
This week we are sponsored by: Iced Tea
I am Aaron L. M. Goodwin
And I’m joined, as always, by
Andrew Huster, say hello Andrew.
I’m al...2022-06-1300 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseLee Cole (May 2022)Silas House speaks with Lee Cole, author of Groundskeeping.2022-05-3122 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseWiley Cash (April 2022)Silas House speaks with Wiley Cash, author of When Ghosts Come Home.2022-04-1928 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseAllison Moorer (January 2022)Silas House speaks with Allison Moorer, musician and author of I Dream He Talks To Me: A Memoir Of Learning How To Listen.2022-01-2829 min
Prompt to PageMartha GreenwaldFor our fifth episode, we talk to Martha Greenwald, the director of the WhoWeLost and WhoWeLostKY projects. The WhoWeLost projects serve as "a sheltering place for remembrance" for victims of COVID-19. Martha offers suggestions for writing memories about loved ones and explains how you can share your stories on the WhoWeLost websites.She also provides a writing prompt suitable for all genres and topics that encourages writers to slow down and let their ideas develop. As she notes, "I've found some people really need to be slow and take their time with [writing]. So this is geared...2022-01-1819 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseJayne Moore Waldrop (November 2021)Silas speaks with Jayne Moore Waldrop, author of Drowned Town.2021-11-3026 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseAnnette Saunooke Clapsaddle (October 2021)Silas speaks with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, author of Even As We Breathe.2021-11-0823 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseLeah Hampton (August 2021)Silas speaks with Leah Hampton, author of F*CKFace And Other Stories.2021-08-2322 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseRobert Gipe (July 2021)Silas speaks with Robert Gipe, author of Pop: An Illustrated Novel.2021-08-0921 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseWesley Browne (February 2021)Silas speaks with Wesley Browne, author of Hillbilly Hustle.2021-03-0524 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseGwenda Bond (November 2020)Silas speaks with Gwenda Bond, author of Suspicious Minds.2020-11-2427 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseKaren Salyer McElmurray (August 2020)Silas speaks with Karen Salyer McElmurray, author of Wanting Radiance.2020-09-0126 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseCarter Sickels (June 2020)Silas speaks with Carter Sickels, author of The Prettiest Star.2020-07-0622 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseGeorge Ella Lyon (May 2020)Silas speaks with former Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon about her work and how she is faring through this current pandemic.2020-06-0123 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseAllison Moorer (February 2020)Silas speaks with Grammy nominated musician and author Allison Moorer about Blood, her new album and memoir.2020-02-2435 min
Warrior Woman's CircleSneak Peak: Alan Lytle of WUKY interviews our host Katarina!Hey Warriors! We are so excited to bring you a new season of Warrior Woman's Circle at the end of this month. We didn't want to leave you hanging however, so in the meantime we have a special treat for you! In 2019 Alan Lytle at WUKY radio interviewed our creator and host Katarina to learn more about how and why this podcast was created. If you are new to our show, this interview is a perfect introduction and even brings you snippets from a few of our favorite episodes! Longtime listeners, special thank you for your continued support, we...2020-01-1200 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseMichael Croley (December 2019)Silas speaks with Michael Croley, author of Any Other Place: Stories2019-12-3019 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseMargaret Renkl (October 2019)Silas speaks with Margaret Renkl, author of Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss2019-10-1532 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseRiver Jordan (September 2019)Silas House speaks with River Jordan, author of the book Confessions of a Christian Mystic.2019-09-0321 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseToni Morrison (2/18/1931 - 8/5/2019) TributeIn this epsiode of On The Porch, we pay tribute to Toni Morrison, one of the most important writers in American history. Silas House talks about the impact of Toni Morrison and you will hear reflections of her work from Shauna Morgan, Kathleen Driskell, Crystal Wilkinson, Ada Limón, & Bianca Spriggs.2019-08-2023 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseSavannah Sipple (July 2019)Silas House speaks with Savannah Sipple, author of the book WWJD And Other Poems.2019-07-3025 min
KyArtsCastKentucky Crafted artists Deb Chenault, Justine Riley and Bill BerrymanListen in as we chat with three Kentucky Crafted artists, Deb Chenault, Justine Riley and Bill Berryman, about their work, what makes it unique and how they've benefited from being juried into Kentucky Crafted. The application process for Kentucky Crafted is open through Aug. 15, and this episode also features the Kentucky Arts Council's arts marketing director, Dave Blevins. Dave talks about the program guidelines and navigates the answers to questions that artists frequently ask about applying. Special thanks to 91.3 FM WUKY in Lexington for allowing us to record in their studio and to the station's...2019-06-1953 minOn the Porch with Silas HouseMary Laura Philpott (May 2019)Silas House speaks with Mary Laura Philpott, author of the new essay collection I Miss You When I Blink.2019-05-1625 min