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Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about David Yates choosing to leave his State Senate seat and the first GOP challenger for the soon-to-be open Governor position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks with Bob Babbage about some of the Senate seats that could get flipped in the next midterm elections and how Disney had planned on releasing the new live action Lilo & Stitch movie straight to streaming in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about and increase in sports bars that feature only women's sports on the TVs, the increase of homelessness in Lexington, and LEX18's Bill Meck joins the show to talk about how to get your burgers to taste like a McDonald's burger in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia, the recall over the occupational school tax, and Diedre from K92.9 stops bye to talk about her experience out at the Railbird Festival this weekend in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Drummond with Cats Illustrated joins Larry to talk about what went wrong as UK baseball blew a 5 run lead with 2 outs against West Virginia to get eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with Jeff Drummond from Cats Illustrated about UK's performance in the NCAA Tournament and takes more of your calls and comments in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Reggie Thomas joins Larry to talk about Sen. Robin Webb choosing to switch party affiliation and what the Democratic Party needs to do to get back in the mix politically at the State level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry spends the hour with Kentucky State Senator Reggie Thomas talking about the 6th District House seat and what the Democrats can do to get back in power here in Kentucky in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks about UK's tough loss against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament and the tariffs on imported Canadian natural gas in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a packed house in studio as Jack and Emily talk with UK professor and entomologist Dr. Jonathan Larsson and Beau Spicer about this year's cicada take over on #LEX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Skinner from Channel 12 in Cincinnati joins Jack with the latest news on the teams that have reached the NBA and NHL Finals, and the tough time for UK's baseball team in the NCAA Tournament games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack talks with Jeff Sheppard from Family Wealth Group about his favorite topic which is, of course, required minimum distribution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about what is going to be done about the passed occupational tax for FCPS and how the State's Disaster Relief Fund is running out of money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks with Bob Babbage about his thoughts on the occupational tax for the FCPS budget and talks about the dark side of Mt. Everest tourism in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the passing of Rick Derringer of The McCoys and Bill Meck joins the show to talk about answering the phone during sex in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-chair of the Republican National Committee K.C. Crosbie joins Kruser to talk about the the ongoing debate over the Big Beautiful Bill and who could be the GOP candidate for the 6th District House seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the tornado in Washington Co., the occupational tax to fund the Fayette Co. schools, and K.C. Crosbie the RNC Co-Chair to talk about Donald Trumps Big Beautiful Bill in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Rucker from The Bourbon Life podcast joins Jack to give his thoughts on some of the bottles Jack has been given as gifts and to sample some treats he brought in as well on #LEX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Jo joins Jack to talk about everything sports from the NBA and NHL playoffs, UK baseball's match up against West Virginia in the NCAA tournament, and next seasons UK football schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack is joined by Heather Clary from the BBB to talk about scammers taking advantage of those who have or need to get student loans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Sheppard from Family Wealth Group joins Jack to talk about the recent efforts to help clean up after the tornados that passed through central and southern Kentucky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry takes more of your calls and comments on the FCPS budget, if learning is not fun anymore , and kids these days all in hour 3 of Friday's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry continues his conversation on the FCPS School Board budget and the new occupational tax with Deputy Superintendent Houston Barber, School Board Chair Tyler Murphy, and board member Monica Mundy in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry takes your calls and comments on the FCPS School Board budget and the new occupational tax that was passed to raise funds in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School Board member Monica Mundy joins Larry to talk about her lack of knowledge of the proposed occupational tax that was recently passed by the Fayette Co. school board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with FCPS Deputy Superintendent Houston Barber and School Board Chair Tyler Murphy about the recent passing of the occupational tax being instilled to help the school system raise more money for the budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the many effects that divorce can have on children and asks if you think foods that are healthy for you go bad faster in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the debate over legislation that would limit AI's use in business and LEX18's Bill Meck argues over the right way to peel a banana in our 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser takes an in-depth look at the Lexington Blue roofing company owner and his peculiar business practices, and talks about the court ruling against Donald Trump's tariffs in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Farley joins Larry to talk about the US efforts to negotiate peace between Syria and Israel, and the conflict between India and Pakistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks to Dr. Robert Farley from UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy about the latest news in the war between Russian and Ukraine, and the cooling tensions between India and Pakistan. Plus your calls and comments on UK recruiting and thrill-seekers in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman about the fentanyl crisis and Ryan Schmelz from FOX News about a court ruling blocking some of Donald Trump's tariffs in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Schmelz from FOX News joins Larry to talk about Elon Musk pulling out of the DOGE committee and the court ruling that blocks some of Donald Trump's tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman about his trip to the southern border and his efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl into our state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry takes a deeper look into the mysterious timing of the new proposed occupational tax benefiting Fayette Co. Schools and asks if the product justifies the budget in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Pattie is celebrating Memorial Day down at Camp Nelson, So Dave Kesling fills in for the morning show as he talks with Adrienne Thakur Deputy Director of Recreation at Lexington Fayette Co. Parks & Rec about all the great summer events coming up here in the city to help you kick off the unofficial start to summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've got something you think might be valuable Chuck Mckee from Bluegrass Auction and Appraisal has all the answers on this edition of "What's It Worth?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Johnathon from Woodsongs joins Jack to talk about his Troubadour Concert Series, collecting more used instruments for those effected by the floods, and Donald Trump's decision to cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quint Tatro from Joule Financial has the latest news on the ever-changing stock market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Mason the Kentucky Technado joins Jack to talk about how much privacy you actually have when uploading your pictures to photo sharing sites and apps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser finds out who the Kentucky crypto King is and why he was arrested in New York and breaks the news that Otega Oweh will be staying at the University of Kentucky for another year n hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser celebrates National Burger Day and asks if you think a chicken sandwich can be considered a burger, and LEX18's Bill Meck joins the show to talk about beatboxing Brazilian nuns in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser talks about the Fayette Co. schoolboard passing the occupational tax to raise funds and asks if not taxing tips would make you tip more or less than you do now in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with Tres Watson with Capitol Reins PR about Donald Trump's pardons and the battle between Legislative power and Gubernatorial power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks with Tres Watson from Kentucky Politics Weekly about if President Trump is relying to much on executive orders and talks about how playing a sport too much could do more hurt than good to an athletes career in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry gets political in hour two as he talks about Jake Tapper's book on Biden, the Roe vs. Wade overturn leaker, and asks if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the face of the NBA now that he is MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks about the Breeder's Cup coming back the Keeneland, the passed school tax, and working to get school board members to come on the show for an interview in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commish' Nancy Albright joins Jack in studio to take your calls and questions about infrastructure and public works here in the city of Lexington on #LEX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack talks to John Clay from the Herald Leader about Otega Oweh's ongoing decision to put his name in for the NBA Draft and UK baseball's place in this year's NCAA tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Stinnett from The Lane Report joins Jack to talk about some new travel destinations coming to central Kentucky airports and Graeter's is coming out with a new flavor of ice cream that honors King's Island's most famous roller coaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ashley Keith from Crossroads Veterinary Clinic joins Jack to talk about if it's safe for dogs to eat cicadas and the average lifespan of cats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.