Josh James
Political ReporterJosh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and program director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.
In 2003, he joined WUKY as a part-time reporter and weekend announcer. He's earned numerous awards, including Best News Coverage from the Kentucky Broadcasters Association in 2019 and Best Radio Reporter in 2014 and 2016 from the Kentucky Associated Press. An avid music fan raised on British Invasion rock, Josh also enjoyed a stint in the programming department, hosting WUKY's Rock & Roots from 11-1 pm weekdays. He currently serves as the station's chief political reporter and webmaster.
When he's off duty, Josh enjoys meditation, spending way too much on his vinyl collection, and watching bad horror movies with his cat, Rufus.
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President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Matt Gaetz to the attorney general post is drawing sharp criticism from Kentucky's top Democrat and a prominent Kentucky GOP pundit.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell will be handing over his long-held Republican leadership position in the Senate to South Dakota Sen. John Thune.
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Kentucky lawmakers discussed immigration enforcement this week -- with many questions focusing on current deportation policies and what the Trump administration could mean on that front.
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With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House, a number of his proposed policies could affect key economic drivers in the commonwealth.
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Abortion is going back before Kentucky courts, with a new plaintiff agreeing to take on the state’s strict bans.
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The Beshear administration is launching a statewide marketing campaign dubbed “Our New Kentucky Home” – aimed at attracting new talent and visitors by tying together tourism, business, and economic growth initiatives together.
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As Democrats look for lessons in the election results, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made an appearance on CNN to give his take.
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A World War I memorial marking the 52 Lexington men who died in the conflict is back on display. The official rededication took place — fittingly — on the 100-year anniversary of its creation.
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Kentucky lawmakers heard testimony Friday on the effects of smartphone and social media use on young people.
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Outgoing Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Laurance Van Meter delivered his final "State of the Judiciary" remarks Thursday.
