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Today's Interview: Kentucky poet laureate Silas House

KY poet laureate Silas House during a Zoom interview with WEKU's Stan Ingold
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KY poet laureate Silas House during a Zoom interview with WEKU's Stan Ingold

Kentucky officially has a new poet laureate. Southeastern Kentuckian Silas House took over the role this week when he was appointed by the governor. In Today’s Interview, Stan Ingold speaks with House about his appointment as the representative of the literary arts for the commonwealth, his role as an activist, and upcoming projects.

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Stan Ingold is WEKU's former News Director. He left the station in April, 2026.
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