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August 17, 2012

Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. Guests: Jack Brammer, political writer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Al Cross, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, University of Kentucky; and Ronnie Ellis, reporter, CNHI Frankfort bureau.
Season 38 Episode 42 Length 26:43 Premiere: 08/16/12

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Season 38 Episodes

October 26, 2012
S38 E52 Length 26:30 Premiere Date 10/25/12

October 12, 2012
S38 E50 Length 26:30 Premiere Date 10/11/12

September 21, 2012
S38 E47 Length 26:30 Premiere Date 09/20/12

September 14, 2012
S38 E46 Length 26:30 Premiere Date 09/13/12

September 7, 2012
S38 E45 Length 26:30 Premiere Date 09/06/12

Panelists: Ellis, Patton, Ungar (#3844)

S38 E44 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 08/30/12

August 17, 2012
S38 E42 Length 26:43 Premiere Date 08/16/12

August 10, 2012
S38 E41 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 08/09/12

Comment on Kentucky: Fancy Farm
S38 E40 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 08/02/12

July 27, 2012
S38 E39 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 07/26/12

July 20, 2012
S38 E38 Length 26:43 Premiere Date 07/19/12

July 13, 2012
S38 E37 Length 26:34 Premiere Date 07/12/12

Comment on Kentucky 50th Anniversary Celebration
Clip Length 07:08 Premiere Date 11/20/24

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