Best of News Talk 590 WVLK AM

Jack checks in monthly with the interim Fayette County Superintendent, Bill Bradford for updates on the latest issues pending before the school board. Your questions and comments also feature, front and center, via our Synergy Home text and in-studio phone line., See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a "gadget play" and how did LSU utilize it in attempt to move past the Wildcats on their home turf? WVLK UK Football Postgame Show host, Jim TIrey explains, as he reviews some of the mystery and wonder of the Cats masterful win 35-34 in overtime over the Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WLW's sportscaster Richard Skinner relates his experience of the UK vs. LSU and CBS Sports put out a projected college football playoffs bracket and Kentucky is now in the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Sheppard of The Family Wealth Group sees the fiscal and calendar year winding down. Your financial advisor should be discussing minimum required yearly distribution on IRA's and ways to mitigate your tax liability on the same by utilizing the QCD's rule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Kesling talks to Jeremy Waltner, owner/publisher/editor of the Freeman Courier in Freeman, South Dakota talks about "Schmeckfest", Festival of Tasting.The town of 1,300 welcomes more than 3,000 visitors for the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Spicer has the skinny on big fat pumpkins! Listen in to this week's edition of the Flower Power Hours to get to the meat of the matter, as Beau and Dave flesh out all matters gourd! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the weekend! It's Friday, but Fridays are looking less "Friday-ish" according to some researchers. Kruser has his weekly with political analyst and friend, Bob Babbage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Ryan celebrate UK's HUGE win in OT over LSU. Break down the game, take your calls and texts, and talk about the rest of UK's season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your planting materials ready for fall y'all! The fodder shocks, mums, pansies, pumpkins and gourds are yours for the purchasing! Curated by our own Pumpkin Spice Plant Man, Beau Spicer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurants of yore! Join us in reminiscing about a different, defunct but beloved, eatery etched in Lexington history. Rob Bolson is a Lexington-based, award-winning freelance photographer, writer, and communications professional known for his work in news, events, sports, and community coverage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Tirey tells Jack and Emily his origin story, he is a sports analyst who doubles as an obscure retro music podcast creator. “Forgotten Retro Radio” is a two‑hour weekly music journey hosted by our very own Jim Tirey, spotlighting the “great songs you forgot” from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s - but back to sports! Join us every Fridays at 9:10 a.m. and Mondays 8:40 a.m. for the Howard Miller Wildcat Wire to get hot takes previewing and reviewing UK football and basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEX Chief Meteorologist Bill Meck is there for his community, educating and advising central Kentucky on the why's and wherefores of Hurricane Isaias, a dangerous category 3 storm that is churning up the gulf, set to effect Lexington weather starting this evening and peaking tomorrow evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She may have to forego one of the most exciting games of the season this Saturday at Kroger Field. This sports caster is a soccer mom, first. MaryJo gives us her analysis on how the LSU vs. UK football game pans out between the cats and the tigers and what the variables are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Clary of The Better Business Bureau advises Jack on persistent, annoying email communications by a potential scammer, claiming someone may have hacked into his eBay account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Sheppard of The Family Wealth Group likes his bologna sandwiches to be thick and slathered in yellow mustard! He likes his advice to be accessible and useful to clients. Today he talks about how to reduce tax liabilities once we've reached a certain age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show and established local political expert, Bob Babbage fields questions about PAC monies for democrat and republican candidates ahead of the mid-term elections. A Social media war between two mayoral candidates heats up ahead of a scheduled televised debate between incumbent Linda Gorton and challenger, Councilwoman of Raquel Carter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser explores how established pop and rock acts gained popularity, trajectories of their careers and their legacy. LEX Chief Meteorologist Bill Meck joins Kruser to muse and regale listeners as to what is trending on social media and also give an update for the 3-day forecast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's so funny about Alaska?! Jamie Lissow that's what. Kruser is joined by one of the rare comics who hails from our most northern state, in town to perform at Comedy Off Broadway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday on Kruser and Krew, a special one at that! Kruser previews Big Blue Madness 2026, what's old and what's new, what's barrowed and what's blue! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What's It Worth?" with Chuck McKee from Bluegrass Auction and Realty! Now available twice weekly on Tuesdays AND Thursdays 930 a.m. to 1000 a.m.! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack visits once a month with our esteemed and beloved leader, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton! This month sees Mayor Gorton in the thick of campaigning for re-election. She takes calls and questions regarding the running of the city and previews talking points she will address on the podium tonight against challenger, councilwoman Racquel Carter. The debate will be televised on CW Lexington and streaming on WKYT+ from Transylvania University, 7pm to 8pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one, Kruser upsells the gloriousness of the commonly consumed black gold that is coffee. It is culturally and lifestyle relevance of coffee consumption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two Kruser advises the increase of deer sitings is upon us and motorists need to be on alert during peak activity time. Taking your calls and comments regarding local, regional and national headlines. Kruser and WLEX18 Chief Meteorologist, meet up this time of day to update you on the trends in social media as well as the 3-day weather forecast for the broadcast area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Stinnet, owner and publisher of The Lane Report gives Jack updates on new restaurants and new ideas on power production and distribution. A big auction also, up and coming, for historic properties being vacated by the Fayette County Public School Systems this fall. Direct flights to New Orleans are being scheduled once again from Louisville. Finally, Lexington is winning awards for its Parks and Recreation Department. Read all about it in The Lane Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Stephen Keith of The Crossroads Veternary Clinic in Versailles talks with Jack on the topic of all creatures great and small, really small. Cats and dogs have "riders" aka parasites, microscopic parasites even. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Squirrels are active and bears are also active, ahead of winter. Stock markets are also active in the month of October, actively falling - which is historically the case. AI is getting an upgrade in branding, according to the White House. The new term will be Superior Intelligence. With fall, also comes fall break and Kevin Stinnet is returning home from fall break. He and Kruser talk the warm and fuzzy Kentucky staple libation, bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruser mulls over the debate raging around the pros and cons of AI, flock cameras and surveillance in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon and welcome to hour one of Kruser and Krew! It's national hair day, join in the celebration of your coif or shock of flaxen, waxen, glowing, showing hair! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Kesling interviews Maggi Harrod from the Bluegrass Classic Railroad & Museum in Versailles. Ms. Harrod talks about train rides on a REAL train... and the Pumpkin Express, which rides throughout October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Kesling interviews Jason VanSickle from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. VanSickle talks about the 250 cars on display as well as and the Borg-Warner Trophy, all of whom call the IMSM home! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Spicer continues on a trajectory that supports all your gardening questions and comments for fall planting and decor and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Spicer takes your questions and comments on gardening advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Mason, our Kentucky Technado, talks about the wild west that is the unregulated use of Artificial Intelligence. Amazon Big Deal Days are the real deal, and Mr. Mason discusses how to take advantage of truly discounted items available through online retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ryan Stanton, our emergency room doc, is doing big things! Dr. Stanton has been chosen as president-elect 2025-2026 by the American College of Emergency Physicians. One of the items on the organization's agenda is curbing the epidemic of violence perpetrated against emergency nurses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Koett of Affinity Media and Public Relations introduce listeners to Rob Lim, Dean of the Dayton Business School at Asbury and Moses Lo CEO of Xendit out of San Francisco - speaking with Jack on the importance of spiritual vitality in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck McKee of Bluegrass Auction and Realty takes calls and pictures telling Jack's listeners what their valuables are worth! What's It Worth, now on twice weekly - Tuesdays and Thursday, 930 a.m. to 1000 a.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Wells and Jack talk about Jason's retirement after 31 years. Also talk fire safety and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and the gang talk UK's huge OT win at South Carolina and preview the LSU matchup. Jim also confesses his love for the AP poll and field storming's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gardener Beau Spicer talks with Jack about azalea trimming, fall fertilization, watering mums, "crap grass" and Christmas trees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard and Jack talk UK's huge win over South Carolina and the Bengals struggles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack and Jeff talk about UK footballs big win over South Carolina and John Pelphery being added to the UK basketball staff. Talk tax planning strategies, QSD and IRA's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim, Ryan, and the gang celebrate UK's HUGE road comeback OVERTIME 35-34 win against South Carolina. Take your calls and texts and react to the win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first ever addition of restaurant rewind! Jack and Rob talk old Lexington restaurants and retro Lexington. They take your messages as well. Every Friday at 9:40! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Gunner preview UK vs South Carolina and talk Big Blue Madness and the upcoming basketball season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau talks with Jack about all kinds of pumpkins, fall gardening, pansy's orange stacker pumpkin. And gives advice for removing or relocating bees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather talks with Jack about how to be vigilant of scams in times of tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UK basketball star and from Financial Wealth Group Jeff Sheppard talks with Jack about social security benefits and penalties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's What's it Worth with Chuck Mckee! Chuck tells you what your items are worth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack talks with Father Jim about Dolly Parton and a new rare memorial Dolly Parton Makers Mark bottle. As well as Father Jim's communicator of the year award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau and Jack talk October gardening, notetaking, pumpkin spice and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.