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One: Akiko Fujimoto is the second of six finalist candidates for Music Director and Conductor of the Lexington Philharmonic. She talks with Tom Martin in the days before her arrival for an intense week of interviews, meets 'n greets, rehearsals and performances. LISTEN

Two: Getting energy efficient, affordable houses built while giving people in recovery the training they need to start life anew: Scott McReynolds is executive director of the Housing Development Alliance in Hazard. And, Mae Humiston at Red Bud Financial Alternatives helps people with credit problems clean up their records and qualify for mortgages. LISTEN

Three: Is outdoor recreation - hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hunting, fishing - becoming an important part of Eastern Kentucky's "Plan B"? Listen to Gerry James of Explore Kentucky. Plus, outdoors guru Chris Begley on the psychology of getting lost in the woods. LISTEN

The Interviews:

Akiko Fujimoto

Scott McReynolds

Mae Humiston

Gerry James

Chris Begley

Contact: Tom Martin at es@eku.edu or leave voicemail at 859-622-9358 

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