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The Morning Cram [make it weird edition]

From NPR: Vice Media CEO Shane Smith admits people think the media group is strange, but he says he wishes it was weirder. The media-conglomerate makes videos about music, news, books and television – but with a not-so traditional voice. And it’s reaching the much desired 18-24 age group.

Kentucky: The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking information about how religious groups are granted access to elementary school classrooms. The group says allowing Gideons International into the classroom is a violation of the law. 

Gov. Steve Beshear signs legislation that allows alcohol sales on Election Day. A grant is available for students older than 24 in Kentucky.

Tennessee: The state House unanimously approves a food tax reduction, and the measure moves to the Senate.

Illinois: State auditors find there are not enough mine inspectors in Illinois to comply with the law.

Whitney grew up listening to Car Talk to and from her family’s beach vacation each year, but it wasn’t until a friend introduced her to This American Life that radio really grabbed her attention. She is a recent graduate from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., where she studied journalism. When she’s not at WKMS, you can find her working on her backyard compost pile and garden, getting lost on her bicycle or crocheting one massive blanket.