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Eastern Standard

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

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Eastern Standard - Oct. 10th, 2024

    Why is multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Janis Ian donating her entire personal archive — including those Grammys — to Berea College? We ask and the resulting conversation is delightful.

    53 min

  2. OCT 3

    Eastern Standard - Oct. 3rd, 2024

    On Episode 15 of the Eastern Standard special series, Democracy Optimist:

    53 min

  3. SEP 26

    Eastern Standard - Sept. 26th, 2024

    We explore the immigration experiences of Lexington’s Swahili-speaking community — after English and Spanish, the African-based language is the 3rd-most-spoken in Fayette County. Our guest: Elisha Mutayongwa, Exec. Director of the Marafiki Center.

    42 min

  4. SEP 19

    Eastern Standard - Sept. 19th, 2024

    Many ask why we use the Electoral College to elect the president. It might seem arcane in today’s world. Many say it’s unfair and that we should use a national popular vote. Joining us to explain the history of the Electoral College is Carolyn Dupont, an Associate Professor of History at Eastern Kentucky University and author of Distorting Democracy: The Forgotten History of the Electoral College—and Why It Matters Today.

    53 min

  5. SEP 12

    Eastern Standard - Sept. 12th, 2024

    It is arguably the most sensitive social issue as the November 5 General Election nears: abortion and women's reproductive rights.

    53 min

  6. SEP 5

    Eastern Standard - Sept. 5th, 2024

    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. Our guest is Jean Schroedel, author of Voting in Indian Country: The View from the Trenches.

    53 min

  7. AUG 29

    Eastern Standard - Aug. 29th, 2024

    Lexington’s Tom Hammond, a legend in network sportscasting, has co-authored a memoir with another legend: Herald-Leader sports writer Mark Story.

    53 min

  8. AUG 22

    Eastern Standard - Aug. 22nd, 2024

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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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Eastern Standard

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