WUKY Offers New Program Options

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2014) — WUKY, the University of Kentucky NPR station, is giving listeners new options for discovering some exciting programming. Starting Sept. 8, WUKY listeners will be able to hear:

·         Mondays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 a.m.:      

"TED Radio Hour" – Host Guy Raz presents the best from the legendary TED Talks, with interviews with some of the most innovative minds around.

·         Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 8 p.m.: 

"State of the Re: Union" – Al Letson, winner of the Public Radio Talent Quest, takes you on a journey to the new Americana, and asks the question “What makes community?”

·         Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m.: 

"This American Life" – Iconic host Ira Glass brings you stories and reporting in his unique and inimitable style.  It’s a style that makes him one of the most recognizable figures in modern media.

·         Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at noon:  

"Radiolab" – Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich explore science and wonder in a fascinating hour.

·         Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m.: 

"Latino USA" – Producer and host Maria Hinojosa takes a look at issues affecting the increasing Latino and Hispanic communities in America.

WUKY moves "Fresh Air" to HD 2, the station’s all news/talk channel, to make room for this block of the most innovative and energetic programming in public radio.  With advances in new technology and the rise of HD radio and Wi-Fi being installed in new cars, listeners have more options to listen and discover new and interesting programs.

HD 3 will continue to offer the best in jazz from Jazz24, all day – everyday.

Please call 859-257-3221 or email wuky@wuky.org with questions about the new schedule and listening options.