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WEKU Daily News Podcast - Weds. Feb. 5, 2025

By Wendy Barnett

Published February 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM EST

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State Income Tax Reduction Bill - London City Council Outbursts - Hispanic Community in Mayfield Protests - TSA Gun Confiscations in KY - Lobby Money - Paintsville Opportunity Center - Ashland Black History Month - Recovery Advocacy Day - Triple Crown Series

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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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