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Best of News Talk 590 WVLK AM

NewsTalk 590 WVLK | Cumulus Media Lexington
Lexington
Lexington, United States
Kentucky
Donald Trump
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Kentucky Derby
University Of Kentucky
Fayette County Public Schools
Education
Family Wealth Group
Covid-19
Time Is Money Initiative
Lexington, Kentucky
Real Estate
Kentucky Football
Kentucky American Water
Kentucky Basketball
Better Business Bureau
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The best interviews and shows from NewsTalk 590 WVLK Lexington, KY.

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Latest Episodes

Kruser talks with Kevin Stinnett from The Bourbon Flight about a new buzzword younger drinkers are using in the place of Happy Hour and the US just missed out of the top 10 on a list of places with the best customer service in the world.

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Kruser talks about the lowering of standards in today's workforce and looks at a school district in New York that could employ robot teachers in hour 1.

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Special guest host Tres Watson and his Kentucky Politics Weekly co-host Jared Smith fill in for Larry as they talk with horse trainer and Senate hopeful Dale Romans in hour 3.

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Kevin Stinnet of the Lane Report gives Jack a peek into businesses making headlines in Kentucky!

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Recent Guests

Lanny Brannock
Journalist and filmmaker who produced a documentary on Comair Flight 5191
Forty Nine Doves Films / Soul Survivor connections mentioned
Episode: Lanny Brannock
Lanny Brannox
Television news producer and documentary filmmaker
Kentucky media/television
Episode: Kruser & Crew 7-13-26
Megan Mannering
Co-anchor at Lex 18 News
LEX 18 News
Episode: Megan Mannering 7-13-26
Tom Brislin
Musician and keyboardist/ pianist known for work with Kansas, Yes, Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry, and others
Kansas
Episode: Tom Brislin 7-10-26
MaryJo Perino
Television personality and guest on the show
WVLK Lexington
Episode: MaryJo Perino 7-10-26
Marvin Bartlett
Veteran broadcaster; former Fox56 and longtime Lexington TV personality
Fox56, WVLK
Episode: Marvin Bartlett 7-10-26
Raquel Carter
Candidate running for Lexington mayor
Mayor's race contender
Episode: Larry Glover Live 7-9-26
Sandy Marting
Curator of the Revolutionary Threads exhibit
Transylvania Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Episode: Sandy Marting
Dr. Wilfer Riley
Guest on the program
Episode: Larry Glover Live 6-30-26

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

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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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Talking Points

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Marvin Bartlett 7-10-26
Q: What drew you to stay in Lexington for so many years?
Bartlett explains his preference for a stable family life, the high quality of life, and ongoing opportunities that kept him engaged without a strong desire to move to bigger markets.
Logan Gilland 7-10-26
Q: As investors, what is your advice?
Avoid reacting to daily noise; maintain a conservative, diversified plan with sensible allocation to weather economic turbulence.
Raquel Carter 7-9-26
Q: What kinds of regulations could we do without that are holding up the process?
She argues for leadership to champion existing plans, streamline complex approvals, and leverage collaborations between private and public sectors to move projects off the shelf and into implementation.
Raquel Carter 7-9-26
Q: So let's kind of start there a little bit. How do we address the affordable housing issue?
Raquel Carter explains the need to acknowledge the housing problem, push public-private partnerships, simplify permitting, and modernize zoning to accelerate affordable housing projects that are already on the table.
Flower Power Hours 6-27-26
Q: How often and what is the best fertilizer to use on moss roses?
Fertilize moss roses about every ten to fourteen days with the annual or standard fertilizer you use for your other blooming annuals; they respond well to regular feeding, and you can stretch the interval a bit if desired.

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