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Best of News Talk 590 WVLK AM

NewsTalk 590 WVLK | Cumulus Media Lexington
Lexington
Kentucky
Lexington, United States
Iran
Donald Trump
University Of Kentucky
Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Derby
Artificial Intelligence
Family Wealth Group
Kentucky Wildcats
Covid-19
Kentucky Politics
Education
Time Is Money Initiative
Kentucky Football
Kentucky American Water
NIL
Dog Aging Project
Fayette County Public Schools

The best interviews and shows from NewsTalk 590 WVLK Lexington, KY.

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Jack is joined by his longtime friend, former Cincinnati Red Doug Flynn to talk about Father's Day and to take your calls on all kinds of topics on Friday's show.

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Author Jim Kincer joins the show to talk about his new book "Life Is a Song: The Life and Music of Gary Edwards" telling the story of the struggle to make it in the music business for musician Gary Edwards.

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Mary Jo Perino joins Jack to talk about the upcoming World Cup match-up between the US and Australia and the successful recruiting done by Mark Pope in the offseason.

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Heather Clary from the BBB has the latest on people getting scammed when buying health supplements online.

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Recent Guests

Doug Flynn
Former Major League Baseball player, played for teams including the Reds and Mets
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Episode: Doug Flynn
Mary Jo Perino
Sports journalist with a remarkable career span including positions at 18 and CNN.
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Episode: Mary Jo Perino
Jason Belcher
Ten-year Air Force veteran, historian and author
Florida-based, formerly Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy
Episode: Jason Belcher 6-9-26
Logan Gilland
Financial advisor, Joule Financial
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Episode: Kruser & Crew 6-8-26
Benjamin Adams III
Brigadier General, former Commissioner for Veterans Affairs
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Episode: WVLKAM-7-2026-06-08_09-00-00-512
Mighty John Marshall
Record dealer and authority on vinyl values
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Episode: Mighty John Marshall 6-8-26
Mac Fergeson
Mac Fergeson, from the Bluegrass Fair
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Episode: Mac Fergeson 6-8-26
Susan Lancho
Longtime public relations person with Kentucky American Water
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Episode: Susan Lancho
Vincent Cassone
Professor, Department of Biology, University of Kentucky
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Hosts

Kruser
Long-running host with role across multiple show segments; associated with News Talk 590 WVLK AM
Dave Kessling
Co-host of multiple local talk formats; experienced in morning and afternoon slots

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Interesting great program

    Best of talk radio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thinas108
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting great program

    Very informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thinas108
    United States4 years ago
  • Great local stuff

    I enjoy the podcasts. Although the volume is low and can be a little staticky at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jtbky
    United States5 years ago
  • Dana Perino

    I loved your interview with Dana Perino. Great questions. I loved the stories she told they were great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fibrogirl96
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A few technical issues noted like lower volume on some episodes.
Diverse guest roster including academics and sports figures provides broad relevance.
Engaging local political and health content with credible guests.
High-quality questions during interviews and strong host dynamics.

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Dr. Stephen Voss 6-5-26
Q: Why do you think smart, well-qualified people are dissuaded from running for office in today's political climate?
He suggests the highly partisan and hostile environment, amplified by social media, makes risk-taking unattractive for capable individuals who fear disproportionate scrutiny and character attacks.
Dr. Stephen Voss 6-5-26
Q: What do you make of the recent coverage of Graham Platner and the concerns about his past statements?
Dr. Voss emphasizes that past associations can haunt a candidate, but the interpretation often depends on party biases and the perceived relevance to current policy leadership.
Kruser & Crew 6-8-26
Q: So how do I get in to buy an IPO? Do I have to be a day trader or know somebody at Goldman Sachs or Wells Fargo?
Participation typically requires going through a custodian (like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood) with eligibility criteria; you may need a certain account balance or share requirements, and pre-qualification is often necessary to access the IPO price.
WVLKAM-7-2026-06-08_09-00-00-512
Q: Do you have any recommendations for what a person might be able to do to serve his country if he was not physically fit to be a soldier?
The guest suggests volunteering with programs like the Peace Corps or other local or national organizations as meaningful alternatives to active service, emphasizing the sense of patriotism and community contribution regardless of uniform status.
Jason Belcher 6-9-26
Q: What is your opinion of the Democratic candidate running for the Senate seat in Maine?
The guest and host express concerns about the candidate, noting disturbing aspects and the broader context of primary dynamics, while also discussing how primary outcomes can be influenced by party lines and independent voters.

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4. Logan Gilland
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