Best of News Talk 590 WVLK AM

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about another Republican hopeful for the 6th District House seat out or Richmond entering the race and asks if Ralph Alvarado has lost his in state constituency in his hopes to return to Kentucky politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the week's worth of political news with WVLK political analyst Bob Babbage and takes a look at the anti-Semitic remarks made by New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the anniversary of the Live Aid concerts, politicizing the Texas floods, and LEX18's Bill Meck calls in to talk about their gourmet palates but Bill prefers french fries in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Fried with I Made the Arrangements talks with Kruser about wills, why most people don't get them, and why it is important to have one in place as you approach the twilight years of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the disappearing Epstein files, Trump's failed peace talks with Putin, and talks with Paul Fried with I Made the Arrangements about the importance of having a will on hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry takes on any topic that you would like to discuss in hour 3 including UK football news, bucket list travel destinations, and literal clowns protesting against Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Voss joins Larry to lighten the load for Friday's show as they dig deep into each others musical tastes and to take your calls on some generation defining artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry is joined in studio by UK political science professor Dr. Stephen Voss to talk a little bit of politics and whole lot of music in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks about a Kentucky school board member who resigned after posting an incendiary remark against Republicans and asks when does a protest actually become violent in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a big time interview for today's #LEX as Jack is joined in studio by the legendary LEX18 Chief Meteorologist Bill Meck to talk about some of the history of channel 18 and the recent flooding in Texas on Friday's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Jo joins Jack to talk a little bit about the Reds and the upcoming All-Star break and taking fashion tips from monkeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack talks with Heather Clary from the BBB about the upcoming Better Business Bureau night at the Lexington Legends and how to make sure your donations are actually going to help the victims of the Texas flooding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Sheppard with Family Wealth Group joins Jack with some important information to be aware of with the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kevin Stinnett from The Bourbon Flight joins Kruser to talk about a new bottle of Eagle Rare coming from Buffalo Trace distilleries and to try to make sense of the new parking rules out in the distillery district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser gets an update on Kentucky's favorite spirit from Kevin Stinnett with The Bourbon Flight and reads more of your texts from the longest text thread in the state in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser takes a look at how the covid pandemic changed the culture of our workforce and LEX18's Bill Meck calls the show to talk about which jobs have the most satisfied workers in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donna Sturgeon joins Kruser to talk about the modern re-release of the VW Bus and we list the safest and riskiest cities to drive in on Car Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser wants to know what you plan on buying for Amazon Prime Days and Donna Sturgeon from Jack Kain Ford is back with another edition of Car Talk in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Farley talks with Larry about the state of the cease fire between Israel and Iran, new proposed tariffs on Brazil, and wonders if Putin thinks the invasion of Ukraine has been worth it thus far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with Dr. Robert Farley from UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy about the latest global political news and takes more of your calls and comments in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WVLK fan favorite John Huang joins Larry to talk about UK basketball, healthy living, and his new book "Whining for Posterity".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with author/photo journalist/former orthodontist Dr. John Huang about his new book "Whining for Posterity" and the life lessons that can come from constant complaints in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry asks your opinion on the IRS saying it will allow houses of worship to endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status in hour 1 of Thursday's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack thinks he's got something that will finally get him to easy street, and Chuck Mckee from Bluegrass Auction and Appraisal stops in to give his expert opinion on "What's it Worth."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers joins Jack in studio to talk about the condemned apartment complex that resulted in one death and several injuries due to carbon monoxide poisoning and to take your calls and questions on #LEX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long time Cumulus employee Jason Phillips, better known as Monkey Boy on ZRock 103, is leaving the job but not before getting the chance to be interviewed about his time here by the legendary Jack Pattie right here on News Talk 590 WVLK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quint Tatro from Joule Financial joins Jack to talk about Nvidia being the first company to hit a $4 trillion market value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser looks into Elon Musk's new chatbot praising Hitler, the effects of Donald Trump's tariffs after the 90 day deadline, and habits that poor people use to save money in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about marijuana dispensaries wanting to become a new social hang-out spot and LEX18's Bill Meck joins the show to figure out if he and Kruser are "Dinkwads" in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about Joe Biden's White House physician pleading the 5th on the topic of the former president's health, the increase measles cases in Fayette Co., and today is officially the shortest day of the year in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Bledsoe joins Larry to talk about why they have dropped out of the race for the 6th District House seat and what is next for their political career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tres Watson joins Larry to talk about Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe's decision to drop out of the 6th District Representative race and former Senator Ralph Alvarado's potential return to Kentucky politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with Tres Watson from Kentucky Politics Weekly and Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe about the constantly changing cast of characters who are planning campaigns for both the US Senate and 6th District House seats in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry takes more of your calls and comments on Trump's immigration policy, the lack of transparency on the Epstein files, and more in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks about the Democrats best chance for the 2028 election and takes your comments on Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former President Joe Biden's physician, pleading the 5th before the House Oversight Committee in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack has brought out the heavy hitters as Bill and Brian join him in the studio to argue over the Crystal Rodgers case, the Big Beautiful Bill, the Epstein logs, and to take your calls and questions on #LEX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack is set to take a ride on a model train as he talk with Kelly Chapman from the Bluegrass Railroad Club about the big model train show coming up this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Stinnett from The Lane Report joins Jack to talk about the June jobs numbers and a new bill in Kentucky that will help out independent pharmacies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack talks to Dr. Ashley Keith from the Crossroads Veterinary Clinic about a tick who's bite can cause an allergic reaction to red meat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Babbage gives his thoughts on the 6th District House race now that Amanda Mays Bledsoe is out and weighs the reality of Elon Musk helping to form a new 3rd political party here in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks with Bob Babbage about who might be the frontrunner for the 6th District Representative seat and has some tips on what the best and worst buys are for this year's Amazon Prime Days in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the inconvenience of trying to rob an ATM machine, some TSA regulations being relaxed, and Bill Meck returns to the show to help Kruser rank the best things to do during summertime in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser returns the airwaves to talk about the things that have rocked the news since before the holiday weekend such as the flash flooding in Texas, and asks how soon do you know that your day is going to be ruined in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Reilly joins Larry to talk about how both personal wealth and dual-parent households can effect a child's educational growth and the ongoing worries tied to the New York Mayoral race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with KSU political science professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly about the importance of 2 parent homes when it comes to a child's education and takes your calls on journalistic integrity in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Senator Damon Thayer gives his thoughts on who could make a run for the 6th District House seat now that Amanda Mays Bledsoe is out, but confirms that it won't be him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin Horn from the Herald Leader joins Larry to talk about who could be next in line to run for the soon-to-be-open 6th District House seat now that Amanda Mays Bledsoe has officially dropped out and the upcoming Fancy Farm political summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks to Austin Horn from the Herald Leader and former Senator Damon Thayer about who could run for the 6th District Representative seat now that the political frontrunner has dropped out of the race in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks about the big news that Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe is out of the race for the 6th District Representative seat and how the level of a child's educational success can be effected by having an intact familial setting in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Belcher from the Big Sandy Heritage Museum joins the show to give his thoughts on the recent flooding in Texas, Marjorie Taylor-Green's proposed legislation on weather manipulation, and the lost Epstein logs. All that plus your calls and comments on #LEX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.