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Daily News Podcast

WEKU Daily News Podcast - May 24, 2024

By Wendy Barnett

Published May 24, 2024 at 1:58 PM EDT

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School Vouchers - Primary Election - Chamber Head Indicted - Scheffler Arrest - Racelad Storm Damage - Disaster Declaration - Camry Hybrid - Alcohol Sales - Solar Farm Pushback - Jellico Forests - Jefferson Co. School Transits

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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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