© 2026 WEKU
Lexington's Choice for NPR
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
The 1850 campaign is replacing lost federal funds one supporter at a time. Thanks to our listeners and supporters, we are now just 286 away from reaching this goal of 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month. Click here to join the campaign!

Eastern Standard: Why Should We Care About Ukraine?

Richard Turner

The former Soviet Republic of Ukraine has been in constant turmoil this year, turmoil that has apparently led to the downing of a Malaysian Airlines jet with 298 civilians aboard.

  

Credit BBC News. www.bbc.com
The crash site of the Malaysian Airliner is in an area controlled by Ukraine's separatist rebels

On this week's show, we'll discuss why we in the U.S. and in Kentucky should care about what's going on over there with Dr. Ken Slepyan History Professor at Transylvania University; Natasha Williams, Artistic/Managing Co-Director of Balagula Theatre and native of Russia who studied and worked in Ukraine; and Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh, professor and director of the Patterson School of Diplomacy at the University of Kentucky.

We're interested in your questions, comments or personal stories by email to:wekueasternstandard@gmail.com, on the WEKU Facebook page, by Twitter @889weku or on our Listener Comment Line at 859-622-1657.

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.
Related Content