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

  1. 2D AGO

    Eastern Standard: February 5th, 2026

    Our series, “The AI Revolution: Promise and Peril” continues with guest Lisa Blue, Director of AI Strategies at Eastern Kentucky University.

    53 min

  2. JAN 29

    Eastern Standard: January 29th, 2026

    “The Future Would Like A Word”- Episode 26 of our series, “Democracy Optimist,” hosted by UK election law and voting rights research professor Joshua Douglas.

    53 min

  3. JAN 22

    Eastern Standard: January 22nd, 2026

    This week on Eastern Standard we present two views that in many ways defy what we have been taught about American racial and indigenous history.

    53 min

  4. JAN 15

    Eastern Standard: January 15, 2026

    We continue our new series, “Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril.”

    53 min

  5. JAN 8

    Eastern Standard: January 8th, 2026

    15 with UK AI and machine learning researcher, Dr. Brent Harrison taking us under the hood to better understand how the technology works. From there, we’ll explore its rapidly expanding presence in our lives.

    53 min

  6. JAN 1

    Eastern Standard: January 1st, 2026

    From strict voter ID laws that don’t recognize tribal IDs, to limits on allowing others to deliver their ballots, many Native Americans face voter suppression.

    53 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Eastern Standard: December 18th, 2025

    At one time, an admired national leader in education, Kentucky has fallen behind.

    53 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Eastern Standard : December 11th, 2025

    Part One Guest: Carly Muetterties, chair of the Kentucky Civic Education Coalition, promoting civic education in public schools.

    53 min
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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