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Daily News Podcast

WEKU Daily News Podcast - May 22, 2024

By Wendy Barnett

Published May 22, 2024 at 3:05 PM EDT

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45th State Rep. GOP Race - Nursing Shortage - Gladie Center Opening - Randy Cravens - Lexington Voters - Election Integrity

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Wendy Barnett

Wendy oversees all station operations and serves as All Things Considered host. She began her career at WEKU in 2001.

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