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Effects of Govt. Shutdown on Kentucky (audio available)

How has the federal government shutdown affected you, your family or your business?  That's the topic on this week's program as we invite you to tell your story.  Please let us know if you work for the federal government and are either furloughed or still working. What about friends, neighbors, family members?

We're interested in your questions or comments before and during the show.  Send an email in advance of Thursday morning to  wekueasternstandard (at) gmail dot com, post on Facebook, tweet us @889weku or call our Listener Line at 859-622-1657.

Guests:  Steve Beshear, Kentucky Governor; Andy Barr, Representative of Kentucky's 6th Congressional District; Ken Lucas, Commissioner, Kentucky Dept of Veterans Affairs; Mike Mangeot, State Travel Commissioner; Lt. Col. Kirk Hilbrecht, Director of Public Affairs, Kentucky National Guard.

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