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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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The public is generally unaware that Social Security is projected to fall into insolvency in 2032, according to an extensive national survey. Our guest: Mike Murphy, policy analyst with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget in Washington, discusses likely consequences and potential solutions.
Nick Jacobs, co-author of “The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America,” is Carolyn Dupont’s guest for the latest episode of her Eastern Standard series, “Civics, Civility and the path to a Shared American Future.”
What are the implications of Artificial Intelligence in elections? Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is Art Shechet’s guest for this latest episode of our series “The AI Revolution: Promises and Perils.”
Our series, “The AI Revolution: Promise and Peril” continues with guest Lisa Blue, Director of AI Strategies at Eastern Kentucky University.
“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.
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.
We continue our new series, “Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril.”
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.
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.
At one time, an admired national leader in education, Kentucky has fallen behind.
Part One Guest: Carly Muetterties, chair of the Kentucky Civic Education Coalition, promoting civic education in public schools.
Not only did it happen, but there were thousands of spectators and often a carnival atmosphere as lynchings were carried out in Kentucky well into the 20th century.
Ben Sheehan, host, writer, and producer of “Civics Made Easy,” a series on PBS that empowers viewers with the knowledge necessary to participate in democracy.
In a time when federal environmental programs and funding are being scaled back or cut altogether, what are the future prospects for students aspiring to careers in environmental fields?
“Eschatology” is the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul, and of humankind.
Carolyn Dupont hosts a conversation providing thoughtful perspectives from right and left concerning the national mood.
Part One - Guest: Denise LiebermanPart Two - Guest: Kentucky State Representative Anne Donworth
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental condition that can affect social skills, communication, and behavior.
What the polls indicate about voter attitudes concerning political violence is explored by ES contributor Carolyn Dupont in a conversation with Elliot Morris, former data/polling analyst for The Economist and FiveThirtyEight.
“A Way With Words” co-hosts Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett will be in Lexington for the 2025 Kentucky Book Festival.
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