Broadband, Mining Mess + Naomi Judd

A potpourri of topics on this episode, beginning with a look at the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program which has the potential to increase broadband access for millions of Americans. From there environmental reporter James Brugger talks with Tom Martin, from WEKU’s Eastern Standard, about his research on lagging strip mine reclamation.et Sharing a story from our sister project Prevent Diabetes EKY, Mary Beth Castle who is a Diabetes Prevention Educator in Johnson County, KY shares her own journey towards better health. The program ends with an interview with storied Kentucky music maker Naomi Judd originally broadcast on KET.

Arts & Culture
Broadband
Diabetes Prevention
Mining