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Eastern Standard

Tom Martin

Booking Overview

A weekly public-affairs interview program focused on Central and Eastern Kentucky, with external guests including accomplished media professionals and documentary filmmakers. PR agencies could credibly pitch Kentucky and Appalachian policy experts, journalists, researchers, public officials, and filmmakers with strong regional relevance; booking difficulty is low for well-qualified local or regional experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 403 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

weku@eku.edu

supportweku@eku.edu

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Host

Tom Martin - Public-affairs program host at WEKU covering topics and concerns affecting Central and Eastern Kentucky.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Kentucky or Appalachian subject-matter expertise, public-affairs experience, journalism or media credentials, research expertise, public leadership, or documentary filmmaking experience.
Required Achievements:  
Longstanding professional experience, Documentary or media production, Expertise on Kentucky or Appalachian issues, Public-facing work on political, social, or policy topics

Recent Guest Discussions

Renee Shaw - Maintaining Journalistic Even-handedness In Politically Charged Discussions; Career Reflections After Retiring From Ket.

Lanny Brannock - His Documentary About The August 2006 Crash Of Comair Flight 5191 At Bluegrass Airport.

Recent Topics

Kentucky, Appalachia, Public Affairs, Politics, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Eastern Standard
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Eastern Standard: October 8th, 2026

October 08, 2026

David Phemister, Nature Conservancy-KY, acquisition of 1700+ acres of forest in Bell Co. and what this means.

Eastern Standard: October 1st, 2026

October 01, 2026

Kentucky has hundreds of nursing homes caring for some of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents. Questions have persisted about staffing, inspections, neglect and whether government oversight is adequate to protect the people living in them.

Eastern Standard: September 24th, 2026

September 24, 2026

Episode 32 of our series, Democracy Optimist, takes the temperature of a challenged American democracy with only weeks to go before a highly consequential midterm election.

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Frequently asked questions

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Eastern Standard
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How do I get in touch with Eastern Standard?

Eastern Standard is hosted by Tom Martin. Its publicly listed emails are weku@eku.edu and supportweku@eku.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Eastern Standard?

The publicly listed emails for Eastern Standard: weku@eku.edu and supportweku@eku.edu.

How many listeners does Eastern Standard have?

Podseeker estimates Eastern Standard reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Eastern Standard?

Eastern Standard typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Kentucky or Appalachian subject-matter expertise, public-affairs experience, journalism or media credentials, research expertise, public leadership, or documentary filmmaking experience. Common among recent guests: Longstanding professional experience; Documentary or media production; Expertise on Kentucky or Appalachian issues. Recent guests include Renee Shaw and Lanny Brannock.

How hard is it to get booked on Eastern Standard?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Eastern Standard cover?

Recent episodes cover Kentucky, Appalachia, Public Affairs, Politics, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

weku@eku.edu

supportweku@eku.edu

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