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Jeff Sheppard of The Family Wealth Group gives Jack listener's sage advice on managing their finances and insight into Kentucky men's basketball. 

jack has his Friday morning visit with Heather Clary, former WVLK colleague and current Director of Communications with the Better Business Bureau.   

  Beau Spicer from Louis' Flower Power Shoppes takes calls and questions on what's growing on.

Beau Spicer from Louis' Flower Power Shoppes takes calls and questions on what's growing on.

MARCH MADNESS IS MARCHING TO A CLOSE IN THE BLUEGRASS THE CATS EXITING THE THE TOURNAMENT IN THE SECOND ROUND 82-63 TO IOWA STATE.  BBN'S HOPES INITIALLY BOLSTERED BY A 12-POINT LEAD IN THE FIRST HALF, THE CYCLONES UP BY ONE AT THE BREAK.   THE WHEELS COMING OFF IN THE SECOND HALF AS  KENTUCKY WERE OUTSCORED 51 TO 33  KENNY SKY WALKER AND LARRY GLOVER, NURSE WOUNDS WITH THE WILDCAT FAITHFUL      

Christie Eckerline, C.O.O. at The Kentucky Castle tells Jack and listeners some exciting news about accolades she and the crew have received from Southern Living Magazine.  

Chuck McKee of Bluegrass Auction and Reality takes calls and texts on Jack's show, telling listeners what their valuables might be worth. 

Getting ready and getting set, the Friday Morning Quarterbacks relying on Dr. John Huang for reports from St. Louis! The Cats Vs. The Broncos, round one of NCAA play. Jack calls for predictions, opinions and perspective from Dr. Huang, Kenny Sky Walker and Producer Emily... AND a fifth mystery quarterback called up from the bench! Who could it be? A legend and icon from the Lexington Sportscape? - Tune in for the reveal!!!!

UK wins their first round NCAA Tournament game against 10 seed Santa Clara 89-84, thanks to a super star showing from Otega Oweh.  Larry Glover and Kenny Walker recap the game, take your calls and comments, and preview UK's 2nd round match-up against Iowa St.  

Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about the first GOP debate in the Senate race and the firing of Lexington's Commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works, and friend of WVLK, Nancy Albright.

Kruser talks with Bob Babbage about some local political news and talks about the death of the "Baddest Man Alive" Chick Norris in hour 3.  

Kruser recaps UK's first round NCAA Tournament win over Santa Clara and talks more about the TSA shortages causing a huge headache for airlines around the country.  

Kevin Stinnett with the Bourbon Flight joins Kruser to talk about Buffalo Trace working to make things easier to buy bottles online and the Pope blessing another bottle of bourbon.  

Kruser is joined by Kevin Stinnett from The Bourbon Flight who has the latest in booze news and a new report shows that the covid-19 death numbers may have been higher that we first thought.  

Kruser talks about the Straight of Hormuz shutdown's effect on gas prices and LEX18's Bill Meck calls in to let us know he's headed to St. Louis for UK's first round NCAA Tournament game.  

Donna Sturgeon is back to talk with Kruser about China's work on the fast charging electric car battery and using a professional negotiator when buying new car on Car Talk.  

Kruser in joined by Donna Sturgeon from Jack Kain Ford for more Car Talk in a shortened first hour of Thursday's show.  

Kruser talks about the bombing of Amazon distribution centers in the Middle East and Conan O'Brien's hosting of the Oscars in hour 3.  

Jamie Clark with Synergy Home joins Kruser to talk about new solar energy numbers and how to fast track the training for trade jobs in the energy field.  

Kruser is joined by Jamie Clark from Synergy Home Lexington with another home energy update and LEX18's Bill Meck joins Kruser to talk about how the classic movie "The Graduate" could have been a very different film.

Kruser has the latest news on the war in Iran, talks about new male procedures in comsetic wellness spas, and Mayor Gorton's press conference after the surprise snow storm.  

Kevin Stinnet owner and operator of the Lane Report, identifies the economics and behavior driven by March Madness as well as other spring and summer business activity in the region. 

Larry talks to Austin Horn, politics reporter for the Lexington Herald reviews the debate between GOP candidates vying for Mitch McConnel's seat in the senate in the upcoming general election.

In hour two, Larry talks to Austin Horn, politics reporter for the Lexington Herald reviews the debate between GOP candidates vying for Mitch McConnel's seat in the senate in the upcoming general election. In the second part of hour two Larry talks to Dr. Robert Farley, UK Patterson School of Diplomacy about Operation Epic Fury and how the death of Iranian leadership changes the calculous of the conflict.  

Larry talks to Dr. Robert Farley, UK Patterson School of Diplomacy about Operation Epic Fury and how the death of Iranian leadership changes the calculous of the conflict.  

Our resident ER doctor, Ryan Stanton comments on the weather/traffic emergency in Lexington roads due to icy conditions. Also, Dr. Ryan comments on new laws concerning vaccination schedules for school age children. 

Kruser makes the argument that the NCAA Tournament is the TV watching experience and has the results of the first KY Senate GOP debate in hour 3.  

Kruser talks about what Donald Trump plans to do next in the war with Iran and LEX18's Bill Meck takes a look at the price of a Guinness World Record Hot Cheeto.  

Kruser talks with Mickey Breunig and Keith Holyfield from the Lexington Model Airplane Club about the city not renewing their lease on a piece of land that is being slated for use as a solar farm.  

Kruser talks about the battle over a plot of land being leased by the Lexington Model Airplane Club and takes a look at this morning's intense winter weather in hour 1.  

Dr. Wilfred Reilly joins Larry to talk about Sen. John Fetterman being the most sensible Senator and if the US will pass ID voter laws. 

Larry talks with KSU political science professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly about voter ID laws and dwells on when he became and adult in hour 3.   

Kruser talks with Bob Babbage about the upcoming veto stage of the State Legislative session and which Kentucky politicians might be running for president in 2028.  

WVLK political analyst Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about the State Legislative session and the 2028 Presidential election, and breaks a story about an ongoing battle over a Lexington landfill that could be used as a solar farm.  

Kruser has the latest news on the Iran closure of the Straight of Hormuz, some other fun March brackets that you can fill out if you're not into basketball, and LEX18's Bill Meck joins the show for a little bridge talk.  

Kruser talks about UK's place in the NCAA Tournament and why there is a shortage of TSA workers due to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.  

Jeff Drummond joins Larry to give his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament draw and UK's first round game against Santa Clara.  

Larry talks with Jeff Drummond from Cats Illustrated about UK's position in the NCAA Tournament and takes your calls on which of the team's current players might return next season in hour 3.  

Larry has his weekly chat with friend to the show and democrat, Senator Reggie Thomas. Senator Thomas is the first African American to represent Lexington in the Kentucky Senate, representing a majority white district (District 13).

In hour two, Larry has his weekly visit with Senator Reggie Thomas, elected democrat representing the city of Lexington. Reggie gives his two cents on Kentucky's trajectory through the ncaa tournament this season as well as house bill 6 which proposes a major overhaul of the state's childcare sector, aiming to improve quality, access, and affordability. 

Jack has his monthly visit with LFUCG County Attorney, Angela Evans. March is National Women's History month and in observation of that, Ms. Evans gives her perspective as a women elected to public  office. 

In hour one, Larry talks NCAA tournament odds, predictions and pics from his own personal bracket. 

Cincy sportswriter Richard Skinner talks about UK seeding in the men's and women's NCAA tournament and predictions.  Updates come for the Reds, as second basemen Matt McClain has a breakout spring training, and the world baseball classic.            

Jeff Sheppard of The Family Wealth Group reminds Jack and listeners about the tax deadline for 2026 as well as W2 or 1099 qualifiers for pre-tax contribution opportunities for part-time employees. 

Flower Power Hours, hour one with Chipster sitting in for Beau  

Flower Power Hours, hour one with Chipster sitting in for Beau. 

In hour two Kruser in for Larry previews the Oscars slated for the upcoming Sunday. 

Kruser in for Larry Glover reviews the rarity of 3 Friday's the thirteenth and the lore and behavior the superstition attached to the occurrence stems from. 

Larry continues his conversation on UK's loss to Florida in the SEC tournament and takes a deeper look at where the CATS might be seeded in the NCAA tournament, all while trying to console the doom-and-gloom fans out there.