The World from PRX

Kentucky

An Open Seat on the Highest Court
Full Episode
Coal
Science
Another way to look at the fossil record? By examining coal.
coal ash pollution
Science
In a Kentucky lake, fish tell the story of long-term coal ash pollution
Conflict & Justice
Rand Paul stirs trouble with comments on civil rights
McConnell Faces Off With Tea Party, Democratic Candidates at Fancy Farm
Arts, Culture & Media
Final Four set for Saturday with four heavyweights ready to take the floor
Global Politics
Debt ceiling plan infuriates conservatives
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Seat Challenged
Conflict & Justice
West Africa Native Gorgui Dieng’s Roots on Display in Louisville Win
Arts, Culture & Media
Maker’s Misses the Bourbon Mark on Purpose, Plans to Dilute Recipe to Meet Global Demand
Ad Execs Attempt ‘Kick Ass’ Rebranding of Kentucky
Tentative Fiscal Deal Reached
Examining The Dynasty of Another Newspaper Family
McConnell Proposes ‘Plan B’ on Raising the Debt Ceiling
Business, Economics and Jobs
The Deficit Debate in Kentucky
Washington: Debt Limit Debate, John Ensign’s Ethics Troubles
Hemp to Replace Tobacco Crop?
KENTUCKY FARM KIDS
Smoking is Out, Eating is In
Defending Coal’s Victims
The Living on Earth Almanac
Army ‘Soldier of the Year’ on earning the title
Environment
Tennessee struggling to confront impact of coal ash spill
Global Politics
Democrats look south for 60th Senate seat: Kentucky, Mississippi and Georgia
Global Politics
KFC
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Coal Miner’s Daughter