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  • In today's Think History, Bill Goodman explains the term "The Kitchen Knife of Congress".
  • In today's Think History, Bill Goodman tells us about a Checkertail Ace.
  • The 8th episode of RISE, the Eastern Standard documentary series, focuses on a proposed US Forest Service logging project in the Jellicos, part of the Cumberland Mountains in the Daniel Boone National Forest on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. As proposed, the project would clear cut stands of old-growth trees on 10,000 acres over 40 years. Presenting voices of support and opposition, this episode highlights the issues prior to a U.S. Forest Service public comment period in late summer.
  • As Juneteenth approaches, a history of slavery and freedom in Kentucky; Generative AI comes for the voices; A series of community meetings on long-term flood recovery; Sheep and goat farming on reclaimed mines; in their 29th year, the Johnson Brothers Band’s final gig.** WEKU is working hard to be a leading source for public service, fact-based journalism. Monthly sustaining donors are the top source of funding for this growing nonprofit news organization. Please join others in your community who support WEKU by making your donation.
  • In today's Think History, Bill Goodman tells us about a local artist, Ellis Wilson.
  • In today's Think History, Bill Goodman tells us about Theodore Ahrens.
  • London,Kentucky's yodeling cowgirl makes the Western Music Charts
  • In today's Think History, Bill Goodman tells us about the term "Stringtowns".
  • In today's Think History, Bill Goodman tells us about Middlesborough.
  • In today's Think History, Bill Goodman tells us about the origin of the song, "Hunters of Kentucky".
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