John Hingsbergen

Coverage of Presidential speech 2:00 pm today

John Hingsbergen — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:24 +0000

WEKU will carry NPR coverage of President Obama's speech at the National Defense University in Washington, DC. During the 2:00 pm talk, he is expected to announce major changes in US foreign policy regarding the use of drone air strikes overseas.

WEKU Listener Feedback 5/20/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:55:00 +0000

Let's see, Ed from Lexington called station manager Roger Duvall. Karen emailed from London, Kentucky. Another Karen posted on Facebook, as did Terry. Meanwhile Chad tweeted about it. And this all happened Saturday evening.

Apologies for problems with APHC Saturday

John Hingsbergen — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:47:28 +0000

Here we go again, apologizing for a technical issue, but seriously the problem with A Prairie Home companion on Saturday evening was a computer playlist error that went unnoticed when prepping for the weekend. For those who are really interested in what goes on behind the scenes, feel free to read on. Otherwise, we won't be offended.

Ky professor discusses poetry of Thomas Merton

John Hingsbergen — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:01:28 +0000

Earlier this month, the final Chautauqua Lecture of the year at Eastern Kentucky University featured The Poetry of Thomas Merton. Until his accidental death in 1968, the Roman Catholic monk lived at the Abbey of Gethsemani, a Trappist monastery near Bardstown.

Former Rep Chandler set to direct Humanities Council

John Hingsbergen — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:19:26 +0000

For 21 years, Ben Chandler served Kentuckians in the U.S. House of Representatives. This summer, he’ll find find himself in a new role, as he says, "telling Kentucky’s story" as Executive Director of the Kentucky Humanities Council. We spoke this week with Mr.Chandler about the position he assumes on July 1^st.

WEKU Listener Feedback 5/13/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

We begin this week with a brief follow-up to the technical difficulties that virtually destroyed the 6 – 7 am hour of Morning Edition last Monday. The outage was a result of an equipment failure at NPR’s pristine new studios in our nation’s capital city.

Barn at Redgate to host new concert series in Somerset

John Hingsbergen — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:30:00 +0000

A new series of concerts kicks off in Somerset next weekend. Singer/songwriter Pierce Pettis will open The Red Gate Sessions on Friday evening May 17.

WEKU Listener Feedback 5/06/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

We have a few backlogged comments that have never been on the air due to reaction to coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Apologies for technical difficulties

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:14:04 +0000

"The trouble is not in your set." Difficulties that kept NPR's Morning Edition off the air for most of the hour between 6:00 and 7:00 am Monday originated at NPR in Washington. By way of background, NPR's ENTIRE operation has been moved into new facilities during recent weeks. WEKU apologizes for the inconvenience and disruption.

Hear the results of Thursday night's cinecast this weekend

John Hingsbergen — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:02:42 +0000

Thanks to all who showed up Thursday night at the Fayette Mall in Lexington and the Grand Theatre in Frankfort for the first-ever "live" cinecast of Wait Wait..Don't Tell Me. We hope you had as good a time as we. Whether you saw it "live" or not, don't forget to tune in for the edited and packaged results Saturday morning at 11:00 and Sunday afternoon at 3:00.

Congrats to Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me ticket winners

John Hingsbergen — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:29:16 +0000

If you were selected in our random drawing, we're trying to make contact directly. Check your Facebook "other messages" in-box. If we have an e-mail address or phone number, you may have already heard from us.

WEKU Listener Feedback 4/29/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Following our broadcast of concerns about the amount of coverage we provided following the Boston bombings last week, we received the following email from listener Lisa, saying she agrees. She writes, “I love your station and listen all the time. I usually donate once, often twice a year and will gladly donate more when I secure a full time job."

Federal Budget topic of Kentucky Tonight

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:24:15 +0000

On this week's edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Bill Goodman and guests will the federal budget. The program which airs "live" Monday evening on Kentucky Educational Television, will be re-broadcast Tuesday morning at 11:00 on the WEKU Stations.

Last Day to enter for Wait Wait tickets

John Hingsbergen — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:00:44 +0000

Give us a "like" or comment on the WEKU Facebook page, call 859-622-1667 by midnight Sunday, 4/28 to enter the drawing or click this link for more information.

KY Bach Choir presents Spring Concert of Bach & Handel

John Hingsbergen and Michael Carter — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:30:00 +0000

The Kentucky Bach Choir is getting ready for its spring concert with performance of the music of Bach and Handel. The group was founded in 2007 as the Lexington Bach Choir. London, Kentucky native Marlon Hurst became artistic director in 2009 when choir founder Richard Sowers took a job out of state.

WEKU Listener Feedback 4/22/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

All our comments this week relate to coverage of last week’s tragic events in Boston.

WEKU Listener Feedback 4/08/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:11:08 +0000

An Easter weekend broadcast on both WEKU and Classic 102.1 brought a couple of responses on our Listener Comment Line.

KY Shakespeare brings Julius Caesar to Hazard

John Hingsbergen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:22:01 +0000

Young people and others in Hazard will be treated to a performance of Shakespeare next week. John Hingsbergen reports that Kentucky Shakespeare, based in Louisville, is bringing Julius Caesar to the Hazard Community and Technical College.

WEKU Listener Feedback 4/1/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

By e-mail, we received this note from listener Joan, “My entire radio experience was changed when I first heard your new format. (My hours listening increased as did my twice annual contributions of many years.) The only time I am very unhappy with your programing is, of course, during fund raising weeks."

2013 General Assembly topic of Kentucky Tonight

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:50:07 +0000

On this week's edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Bill Goodman and guests will discuss the 2013 General Assembly. The program that airs "live" Monday evening on KET will be re-broadcast Tuesday morning at 11:00 on the WEKU Stations.

Messiah as Handel intended

John Hingsbergen — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:12:41 +0000

Since its debut in 1742, Messiah has established itself as one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. During this Easter weekend, the WEKU Stations are presenting a unique production of George Frideric Handel's oratorio in its original orchestration.

Woodford Theatre to stage Neil Simon's Odd Couple

John Hingsbergen — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:24:14 +0000

Although most people know it as a popular TV series, The Odd Couple first came to light on stage. The Neil Simon comedy premiered on Broadway in 1965 and was made into a movie three years later. As a TV sitcom, 114 episodes aired on ABC between 1970 and 75.

WEKU Listener Feedback 3/25/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:53:02 +0000

As you likely know, we just finished our Spring Fund Drive and got a lot of comments from listeners along with donations. Mostly positive, as could be expected.

Federal Budget topic of Kentucky Tonight

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:41:09 +0000

On this week's edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Bill Goodman and guests will discuss the federal budget. The program that airs "live" on KET Monday night at 8:00 will be re-broadcast Tuesday morning at 11:00 on the WEKU Stations.

WEKU Listener Feedback 3/18/13

John Hingsbergen — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:23:48 +0000

We had a call from a very nice gentleman who describes himself as “a night listener.” He’s unhappy with the lack of overnight classical music on weekends and not a fan of the two food shows back-to-back on Sunday, namely America’s Test Kitchen and the Splendid Table.

2013 General Assembly topic of Kentucky Tonight

John Hingsbergen — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:52:30 +0000

On this week's edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Bill Goodman and guests will discuss the 2013 General Assembly. The show of Monday night March 18 will be re-broadcast on the WEKU Stations Tuesday morning at 11:00.

Addams Family Musical at the Lexington Opera House

John Hingsbergen — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:13:32 +0000

Perhaps no TV theme is more recognizable than that of The Addams Family. The unconventional sit-com aired on ABC for just two seasons, starting in the Fall of 1964. It was based on characters created in the 1930's by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.

Addams Family's "Cousin Itt" in town for weekend events

John Hingsbergen — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:12:23 +0000

Baby boomers and re-run watchers probably know The Addams Family best from the black and white TV series of the 1960's. As luck would have it, one of the original characters from that series is also in town this weekend.

Listen to WEKU/KET Legislative Wrap program

John Hingsbergen — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:29:02 +0000

he WEKU Stations and Kentucky Educational Television combined forces to present a special interactive program discussing the issues and accomplishments of the 2013 Kentucky legislative session. KET's Bill Goodman and WEKU's John Hingsbergen co-hosted the hour-long program Tuesday morning March 12.

WEKU Listener Feedback 3/11/13

John Hingsbergen — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:46:53 +0000

I mentioned last week that we heard some great comments at the six community meetings we held around the WEKU listening area last month. From our session in Hazard, Adam asked us to consider covering the arts in his community the way we do for Lexington, “I know you cover a wide area, not just Lexington and Hazard but all around but I’d like to see a lot more of these local events profiled.”