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“Fake news!” “You can't trust the media!” “Where did you get your information?” There is currently an assault on truth in our culture. Where do…
Bri talks to Emma Crawford, Jake Bryant, and Alex Canada, longtime coffee slingin’ pros at A Cup of Commonwealth. We delve into Cup’s history, share…
What is cancel culture? Does it represent decentralized social justice? Or a fixed mindset towards the human condition? This episode explores the good and the…
Bri talks to waste management experts Joseph Brenzel from Live Green Lexington and Jame Mcarthy from the Haley Pike Waste Management facility. Topics include Lexington…
Should billionaires exist? Should the government regulate wealth? Is capitalism the only system to foster large scale innovation? Tune in to the Listening Hour and…
Brianna Stanley talks to Christian Phillips, Events Coordinator for KY for KY, about the story of Cocaine Bear. Questions addressed include: How did this taxidermied…
This episode addresses the state of listening in America. What does it mean to listen? Can you see nuance in people’s opinion about the world?…
Brianna Stanley talks to Dr. Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby, UK professor of Russian studies, folklore, and linguistics, about the difference between myths, legends, and folklore, the role…
Interview with Doug High, producer and Director of Belle Brezing and the Gilded Age of the Bluegrass. We discuss the life and legacy of Belle, a well-known Lexington…
Noah Oldham speaks with the Dreaded Laramie about their animated music video for their single “Goggles” and how they keep their band going across different…
Johnny Conqueroo was on a roll. Then the pandemic shut down concerts and music venues. Now they’re getting back to performing. Noah Oldham reports. Airs…
Sarah Simon-Patches speaks with UK SGA Vice President Bilal Shaikh, UK Muslim Student Association member Hudu Kutmah and Bellarmine student Esha Khan about the mistreatment…
Black Americans suffer from mental illness at higher rates than others. In Black communities, mental health issues are often compounded due to the psychological stress of…
The pandemic has caused many people to change their daily routines. What technology are people using in their new lives? Sarah Simon-Patches talks to Professor…
The day following the 2020 election, a winner of the Presidential race is not yet confirmed. Host Sarah Simon-Patches speaks with UK political science professor,…
Sarah-Simon Patches interviews Lexington business owners Rob Perez of DV8 and Peggy Queen of Peggy's Gifts and Accessories about the effects of the pandemic on…
Sarah Simon-Patches interviews Ashley Hinton-Moncer, UK Wellness Director, and Matt Grammer, the founder and CEO of Kentucky Counseling Center about the mental health effects of…
Somerset Kentucky pop group, Tiny Tiny, released their album “Go” on October 16th. WRFL News Director Noah Oldham spoke with Boone Williams, lead singer of…
Sarah Simon-Patches interviews Crystal Wilkinson, professor of African American studies, and Langston Jackson, an advocate for the Black Student Athletes Association, about the Black Lives…
Sarah Simon-Patches speaks with Fayette County Board of Education member Tyler Murphy and social worker Jessica Shannon about schools reopening for in-person instruction and the…
Noah Oldham spoke with Aniya Jones, vice president of UK's Black Student Union and student activist Khari Gardner, leader of the Movement for Black Lives…
Noah Oldham spoke with Dr. Tukea Talbert, vice chair for Lexington's Health Disparities Sub Committee, and a professor within UK's College of Nursing about health…
Noah Oldham spoke with UK professor of economics Dr. Kenneth Troske and UK professor of political science Dr. Steven Voss about how the economy has…
Lexington neo-soul and hip-hop artist Anonimuss Rose released her debut album “Serendipity” this past summer. WRFL reporter Jeyln Washington-Mays interviewed Anonimuss Rose about her album…
Noah Oldham spoke with personal trainers Pat Carlson and Dylan Haughton about how people can keep up with their physical and mental health and diet…
Noah Oldham spoke with Olivia Antigua, a local student activist, about protesting for Black Lives Matter, activism and how to take care of your mental…
Noah Oldham spoke with UK professor of epidemiology Dr. Kathleen Winter and communications officer for the Fayette County Health Department Kevin Hall about the coronavirus,…
Noah Oldham reports on the Black Lives Matter protests in Lexington and with speaks with Louisville-based journalist and Black Lives Matter protester Tessa Howard about…
UK fired all of the coaches of its championship-winning cheer squad coaches following an investigation that found evidence of hazing, alcohol use and public nudity…
Noah Oldham speaks with Claire Lawrence, a graduate student studying special education, and Margaret Stevens, an Arts and Humanities teacher at Crawford Middle School, about…
Chicago glitch-pop artist Emily Blue speaks to WRFL News Director Noah Oldham about her single “Aperture.” Read Noah’s review of Emily Blue’s “Aperture” here.
Kennedy Sabharwal speaks with Matthew Price, a partner at the Lexington bar The Paddock, and Adam Hatton, owner of Lexington music venue Manchester Music Hall,…
NISHA is a multi-genre (pop and hip-hop) indie artist and a rising star. In this long-form interview with Tyler Marie, DJ of WRFL's Signal Boost, they…
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