© 2026 WEKU

Lexington's Choice for NPR

Support WEKU!

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

The 1850 campaign is replacing lost federal funds one supporter at a time. Thanks to our listeners and supporters, we are now just 269 away from reaching this goal of 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month. Click here to join the campaign!

Daily News Podcast

Daily News Podcast - Feb. 4th, 2025

Published February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST

Ways To Subscribe

Lexington JIF Plant
Tariffs

Science Skepticism

Massie v. DoE

Parade of Planets

Daily News Podcast

Related Content

NPR News

The Postal Service may be out of cash in 2027 without Congress' help, postmaster says

Hansi Lo Wang

The U.S. Postal Service's leader says it is set to run out of money in less than a year and may have to stop deliveries because of declining mail volume and what USPS sees as burdensome requirements.
NPR News

Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official, resigns citing Iran war

NPR Washington Desk

Kent said he "cannot in good conscience" back the Iran war. In his resignation letter, he says Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."
NPR News

Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past

Jeffrey Pierre

Countries all around the world will soon send players to the U.S. to compete in one of soccer's biggest events. Roger Bennett explores how past competitions met cultural and geopolitical moments.
The Commonwealth

Autism Society of the Bluegrass discusses Kentucky's Ian Alerts and autism safety after 9-year-old girl's death

Stan Ingold

Autism Society of the Bluegrass discusses Kentucky's Ian Alerts and autism safety
NPR News

U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, federal judge blocks vaccine changes

Brittney Melton

As the war with Iran intensifies, Trump is demanding that allies help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And, a federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies.