WUKY, 91.3 FM to Broadcast Special Primary Election Coverage

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2012) ― WUKY will broadcast special primary election coverage for the presidential election of 2012.  WUKY will air NPR’s live special coverage of the Arizona and Michigan primaries this evening, Feb. 28, 2012. 

NPR’s coverage will feature candidate speeches, newsmaker interviews, and expert analysis from NPR contributors E.J. Dionne (The Washington Post) and Matthew Continetti (The Weekly Standard), and NPR’s Mara Liasson and Ron Elving.  Ari Shapiro will be with Mitt Romney and Don Gonyea will be with Rick Santorum. The live coverage will begin at 9 p.m. EST.  

On Super Tuesday, where 10 states will hold Republican contests on Tuesday March 6, WUKY will carry NPR special coverage from 8-10 p.m. EST. The Super Tuesday coverage will be hosted by Audie Cornish and Melissa Block. 

WUKY 91.3FM enlightens, inspires, and entertains its audience through the creation and presentation of the highest quality non-commercial radio programming. Through comprehensive, unbiased news coverage, unique musical offerings, and community partnerships, WUKY fosters civic development, celebrates cultural diversity, and advances the mission of the University of Kentucky.