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Eastern Standard - June 26th, 2025

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A Lake Herrington sunset.
Mike Holdren
A Lake Herrington sunset.

Celebrating a century: Herrington Lake, a source of hydroelectric power and a central Kentucky destination for recreation and relaxation. Tom Martin interviews Mike Holdren, author of a new book about the creation and history of the lake.

Cliff Drouet is on a mission to restore forests destroyed by surface mining across Appalachia. The US Forester discusses ARRI, the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative

Kathleen Driskell begins her two-year appointment as Kentucky Poet Laureate, succeeding Silas House. How will she use the opportunity? Find out in this conversation with Eastern Standard contributor Tom Eblen.

Leslie Stematis is co-founder of M'Power Rhythm, created to teach collaboration through drumming. She talks with Tom Martin about upcoming events.

Tom Martin hosts Eastern Standard, a weekly radio magazine of interviews and stories about interesting people, places, and things happening in the Commonwealth.
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