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Daily News Podcast

WEKU Daily News Podcast - Oct. 8, 2024

By Wendy Barnett

Published October 8, 2024 at 2:40 PM EDT

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American Red Cross Plea for Volunteers - Crystal Rogers Murder Trial Update - Junction City Racetrack Accident - FAFSA Roll Out Delayed - Sexual Assualt on Campuses Financial Costs - 2018 Farm Bill Update - Louisville's Operation White Flag Criteria - EKU Aviation Partners with Allegiant Air - Lexington Action Track Wheelchair for Nature Trails Accessibility

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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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