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Updated 07/11/2022

5d ago

Episode 2 - Sherri McGee, Velvet Elvis

Sherri McGee, longtime drummer for the iconic Lexington band Velvet Elvis, looks back at her extensive history in the Lexington music scene.
4d ago

Lex Talk History: a lost and found story of a very old cabin in Lexington and the man who sought to unravel the mystery

Bryan Station, established in 1779 in Lexington, Kentucky, was a crucial frontier settlement founded by William Bryan, an early pioneer from Virginia. As one of the most fortified outposts in the region, it played a key role in the defense of settlers against Native American attacks during the tumultuous years of Kentucky's settlement. Learn about a new discovery of a possible William Bryan cabin that stood off of Clay's Mill. Alan and Mandy welcome amateur sleuth Eric McAnallen as he tells the story of the forgotten cabin connected to the Bryan family.
Jul 10

Episode 1 - David Butler, The Wrocklage

David Butler, former owner of iconic Lexington club, The Wrocklage, looks back at the club’s history and his favorite moments there.
11/12/2025

“Everybody Has a Voice at the Table” with Angie Cruse-Tinch

Angie Cruse-Tinch (she/her), Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Kentucky, discusses disability inclusion, women’s empowerment, and athletic competition.
Jul 9

“Community Support” with Jimmy Chadwell

Jimmy Chadwell (he/him), President of Voices of Hope, discusses pathways to recovery, shared vulnerability, and harm reduction.
Jun 4

Lex Talk History: Tribute to R.C.O. Benjamin to highlight expanded Soulfeast

The official podcast of the Lexington History Museum is back with a fresh episode for June. Soulfeast Week, a 10 day celebration of black culinary and agriculture in central Kentucky, takes place From June 16 - 25th. Alan and Mandy get a preview from event co-founder Martina Barksdale. This year's daylong SoulTeenth Fest in Gatton Park will include the dedication of an EJI marker to honor R.C.O. Benjamin. Local activist Russell Allen joins the program to talk about the effort to memorialize the journalist, minister and attorney who was murdered on October 2, 1900, while helping to register Black citizens to vote in Lexington.
Feb 11

Voting Matters: A preview of CivicLex's upcoming Civic Assembly and how you can get involved

Voting Matters, the podcast all about civic participation, is back with a fresh episode for February. Alan and Liza welcome CivicLex's Lilly Bramley and Megan Gulla for a preview of Lexington's first-ever Civic Assembly in March, and a number of other scheduled events leading up to the May primary.
10/30/2025

Former Wildcat wideout Cisco Bryant joins us on the WUKY SportsPage

Cisco Bryant was a wide receiver at Kentucky from 1982-85. He’s also a UK football parent. His son Ty is a starter at defensive back for the Wildcats. In this conversation, Cisco talks about his UK career and teammates, playing in the SEC for coach Jerry Claiborne, and his role as a parent and coach.
10/28/2024

We give the League the last word on this election

Voting Matters is back one final time to drop some important info regarding the upcoming election and for that Alan and Liza visit with Dr. Jen Jackson, League of Women Voters of Kentucky Board President. She talks about LWV's various statewide partnerships, some upcoming volunteer opportunities, and a last minute push to get more people to the polls.
May 14

More than a civic duty - voting can be beneficial to your health

Early voting starts today for the May 19th primary election and Voting Matters is all new with this interview with LWV member Nancy Crewe. Nancy has a long history in public health and she's researched and written extensively on the reasons why you should vote; including that it's good for your health.

Podcasts from listener-supported WUKY in Lexington, KY.