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Period poverty often goes unseen, but its impact on women and teens is significant in the Commonwealth and beyond. Governor Andy Beshear signed a proclamation last month declaring May 11 through 17 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the Commonwealth. Dr. Greg recently got an update on the mission of the non-profit Period Y'all and its founder Skylar Davis.

In Continuum 2 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) to examine one of the tobacco industry's most enduring and consequential innovations: menthol cigarettes.

Violence in health care settings is a growing problem in Kentucky and in other states as well. It is now a felony to assault a health care worker punishable by one to five years in prison. Teresa Brown is a nurse and writer who lives in Pittsburgh and has written numerous books about her experience as a nurse. She talks about a recent episode of violence in the workplace that left her shaken.

The Lexington Farmers' Market Report on WUKY is brought to you by Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, providing safe, reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately half a million people in portions of 14 counties. Learn more at kentuckyamwater.com.It's now peak Blackberry season, and this week Josh provides some tricks to make the best Blackberry Cobbler, and Joe suggests an ingredient to surprise and spice up your taste buds.

When the Lexington Philharmonic takes the stage next Friday for its annual patriotic concert celebrating Independence Day, it will be opening its 65th season here in central Kentucky. Tom Musgrave welcomes newly re-signed music director and conductor, Melisse Brunet, and executive director, Brooke Raby, for a preview of coming attractions.

Jimmy Chadwell (he/him), President of Voices of Hope, discusses pathways to recovery, shared vulnerability, and harm reduction.

This week on Open Studio WUKY membership and marketing director, Robert Hansel joins Tom to talk about the mission behind the WUKY Gallery; including how the station goes about recruiting local artists for the space.

David Butler, former owner of iconic Lexington club, The Wrocklage, looks back at the club’s history and his favorite moments there.

The Lexington Farmers' Market Report on WUKY is brought to you by Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, providing safe, reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately half a million people in portions of 14 counties. Learn more at kentuckyamwater.com.Josh & Joe navigate the landscape of offerings at the Farmers' Market. The weather has presented challenges, but the produce is starting show out and will be abundant soon. Stay for the end to hear a tasty twist on traditional salsa.

You never know where a conversation about World Cup Soccer will go, especially when it's the primary theme for Lexington Stories, Lore and More. Alan and Fiona - far from expert soccer fans, discuss how this tournament has brought excitement and a few surprises to the host countries. They also talk about some of the more internationally-flavored places in Lexington and Central Kentucky.