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WEKU's weekly public affairs program discussing topics and concerns of Central and Eastern Kentucky, hosted by Tom Martin

  1. 3d ago

    Eastern Standard: July 30th, 2026

    Filmmaker Lanny Brannock discusses his documentary about the August 2006 crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Bluegrass Airport.

  2. Jul 23

    Eastern Standard: July 23rd, 2026

    What does the data tell us about our kids? Kentucky Youth Advocates’ latest edition of the annual KIDS COUNT Data Book is out, and we discuss key findings about the condition of Kentucky children with KYA executive director Shannon Moody.

  3. Jul 16

    Eastern Standard: July 16th, 2026

    Sue Fox spent more than three decades struggling with addiction before finding recovery in 2016 while in prison.

  4. Jul 9

    Eastern Standard: July 9th, 2026

    Should political appointees instead of scientists vet applications for federal scientific research grants? The White House Office of Management and Budget is proposing the change. Raising concerns is Kumble Subbaswamy, former University of Kentucky Provost.

  5. Jul 2

    Eastern Standard: July 2nd, 2026

    This week on Eastern Standard: Episode 30 of our series, “Democracy Optimist,” hosted by University of Kentucky election law and voting rights research professor Joshua Douglas.

  6. Jun 25

    Eastern Standard: June 25, 2026

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  7. Jun 18

    Eastern Standard: June 18th, 2026

    The Kentucky Resources Council is offering model Data Center ordinances for communities debating whether to allow data centers. KRC executive director Ashley Wilmes provides details.

  8. Jun 11

    Eastern Standard: June 11th, 2026

    In response to economic, public policy, and societal pressures, Kentucky’s flagship public institution of higher learning, the University of Kentucky, is undergoing systemic, campus-wide restructuring and privatization of services.

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WEKU's weekly public affairs program discussing topics and concerns of Central and Eastern Kentucky, hosted by Tom Martin

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  • Creator
    WEKU
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Eastern Standard

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