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Renee Shaw will be KET's next CEO.
Lauren Bennett
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KET
The Commonwealth
Longtime KET host Renee Shaw named network's new CEO
After being one of the most recognizable faces on KET's air, Renee Shaw will step in to lead the network.
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    Eastern Standard: October 29th, 2026
    Tom Martin
    This week on Eastern Standard: Episode 33 of our series, “Democracy Optimist” with Joshua Douglas.Preparing for the midterm elections with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams and Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org.
  • Press freedom in America is in a fragile state.
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    Eastern Standard: October 22nd, 2026
    Tom Martin
    In September, McClatchy Media made deep cuts at newspapers around the country, including the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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