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In April, governor Andy Beshear named Kathleen Driskell as the next Kentucky poet laureate. She will serve in the position for the next two years acting as Kentucky's literary ambassador. She talks with Tom Musgrave about that position, what plan she has for her two year term, and you'll even get to hear her read from her work.

Bill Ransdell is a member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame, and one of the outstanding quarterbacks in UK history. Playing from 1983-86, he set Kentucky season records for most offensive plays, total offense, pass attempts, pass completions, passing yardage, completion percentage and consecutive passes without an interception. He established school career records at that time for total offense, total offensive plays, pass completions, passing yardage and completion percentage. He helped lead the Wildcats to a 9-3 record and Hall of Fame Bowl victory in 1984. In this conversation, he talks about playing for coach Jerry Claiborne, his early experience in football, including a camp run by then-Indiana coach Lee Corso, and the leadership and the decision-making skills required of a quarterback, among other topics. He also offers his outlook on the 2025 Wildcats.

This week Josh and Joe gather around the fire for some grilling. Varieties of produce and cuts of meat available, and grilling is a great way to prepare and enjoy Farmers' Market food. Stick around at the end for extra tips about kabobs and...'build your own' sweet potato desert bars?

This week Joe and Josh discuss eggplant and it's many uses - but can you make a dessert with eggplant?

As 250 Lex continues to celebrate Lexington's culinary traditions this month, we're highlighting this interview with Mamadou Savane. In 2018 the Nunn Center collaborated with Vanessa Grossl to interview immigrant entrepreneurs. The resulting project was called Savor, immigrant entrepreneur oral history project. Grossl conducted 20 interviews, many of which were conducted with food entrepreneurs here in Lexington. One of those individuals was Mamadou Savane. Better known to all of us as Sav. He talks about opening his West African restaurant (Sav's Grill) and starting a side ice cream business (Sav's Chill) that eventually became his primary venture which today we know as Sav's Gourmet Ice Cream.

Joe and Josh are all about tomatoes this week - delicious heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes. Listen for Josh's best method of making an epic BLT.

Period poverty is a global community health dilemma that has long been overlooked. A condition described as having insufficient access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities. This week Dr. Greg talks with Skylar Davis, who has taken it upon herself to address period poverty through her nonprofit, Period Y'all.

Forty years ago, the National Institute on Aging launched its Alzheimer disease research center grants program, and the UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging was among the prestigious first class of just 10 awardees. Dr. Greg talks about that designation, the mission of Sanders Brown, and its future with Doctor Linda Van Eldik, director of the UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging.

In this episode of The Ricochet Effect, Project Ricochet sits down with the Honorable Judge Denotra Spruill Gunther, Fayette District Court Judge for Division 1, whose legal journey and community impact have shaped a powerful legacy of justice, advocacy, and reform.

Katerina Stoykova interviews 2025-2026 Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell about her new book, Goat-Footed Gods.