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Daily News Podcast

WEKU Daily News Podcast - Nov. 21, 2024

By Wendy Barnett

Published November 21, 2024 at 3:19 PM EST

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Lexington Landlord Justice Dept. - Eastern KY Snow - Coleman Settlement - KY Teacher Shortage - Commerce Lexington Regional Summit - DOL Owed Wages - Lexington Parks Tax - Relative Care - League of Women Voters

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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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