The Lexington Podcast
A show dedicated to the historic past and compelling present of Lexington, Kentucky. True crime, current events, notable spots, and interesting locals in the Bluegrass.
Podcasting since 2020 • 41 episodes
The Lexington Podcast
Latest Episodes
Narco Farm 3 & "Best of Lex" Vote!
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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43:43
Narco Farm 2 & Beshear's Yearbook
Andy Beshear's high school yearbook is a true delight, the second installment of our exploration of Lexington's Narco Farm, a fabulous experience on the Bites of the Bluegrass food tour, and Jonny's take on his work with the recent Park Tax ini...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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57:14
Narco Farm 1 & Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Kentucky! We're back with our first installment of our series on the "Narcotic Farm" of Lexington, KY. This was a fascinating experiment of drug reform that took place between the 1930s - 1970s in Lexington. Drug addicts from ac...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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47:51
Take Back Cheapside Part 2
It's the riveting finale of our Take Back Cheapside series, going behind the scenes with the movement's leaders Russell Allen and DeBraun Thomas. Hear the untold stories - endless council meetings, unexpected roadblocks, power dynamics, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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32:19
Take Back Cheapside Part 1
In 2022, we had the privilege to interview two visionaries and local activists: Russell Allen and DeBraun Thomas of the Take Back Cheapside movement. We heard firsthand the remarkable story behind the triumphs and challenges of removing two ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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38:41