Podcasts about JCPS

Lawmakers look to make changes to the state's largest public school district, debating the pros and cons of alternative sentencing for caregivers, Southern Kentucky counties are slowly seeing power restored following the winter storm, and the mayors of Kentucky's two largest cities talk about what's next for their communities.

The number of power outages is trending down and road conditions are improving across Kentucky, lawmakers file two new priority bills in the General Assembly, Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the situation in Minneapolis, and a group is working to rescue free-roaming horses in Eastern Kentucky.

This week Robert and Jazmin talk about Kentuckians reactions to the ICE killings in Minnesota as well as catch up on some of the priority bills in the session so far, and Robert goes in depth on the cuts to JCPS voted on by the school board.

A bill looks to pay high school students to become teachers, education advocates call on lawmakers to prioritize funding public schools, JCPS announces a major budget reduction plan, and federal funding for recovery programs is restored.

Lawmakers unveil their top legislative priority for the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, debate over lowering the legal conceal carry age, and a bill cracking down on distracted driving speeds through the legislator.

This week, Adrian Paul Bryant of the Herald-Leader joined us to talk about Lexington -- major issue facing the city, as well as the significant turnover the LFUCG council is experiencing. Robert also presented a few quick hits about Craig Greenberg's campaign, JCPS, and Elon Musk backing a US Senate candidate.

This week, Jazmin dove deep into the Kentucky Supreme Court ruling which overturned 2022's SB 1, which impacted the way JCPS could govern the school district. Also, Robert looked at some quick hits.

Gov. Beshear discusses his plan to cut state spending to balance the budget, the state's highest court overturns a state law it previously said was constitutional, and tips for avoiding scams during the holiday season.

How judges and school staff in Louisville created one of the first truancy diversion programs in the country, a state senator makes history in Kentucky, and Renee Shaw visits Pikeville to see what the region is doing to become a major tourism destination.

How a truancy diversion program is working in a Kentucky middle school, what's next in the case against State Rep. Daniel Grossberg, how a Kentucky couple is navigating the demands of caregiving for a loved one, and a look at one Eastern Kentucky county's efforts to attract visitors.

Group Therapy centered around Olivia's long engagement, and doubts a new guy at work has planted in her brain. Then THERE WERE OPINIONS about JCPS calling for a snow day, and UK choice for a new head football coach! Plus we test Ben and listener Jessica's "lady knowledge"!

This week Robert and Jazmin talked about ongoing transitions, changes, and issues happening in the two largest public school districts in Kentucky.

A new report shows students in Kentucky are performing better academically, Lexington is once again considering a plan to move city hall, all six members of Kentucky's federal House delegation join in a moment of silence on the House floor, and how KET is giving students across the state a chance to showcase their creativity.

Kentucky state representative Daniel Grossberg (KY-30) shared his thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City, the shifting tides for Democrats, prepping with colleagues for next year's legislative session, JCPS challenges, moreGreat to see Daniel and Erica Grossberg back in the WHAS studios.

A look back at the legacy of Kentucky's only female governor, the Trump administration says it will partially fund SNAP, how communities are stepping up to help feed Kentuckians, and Congressman Massie remarries.

This week Ricardo Santiago joined us to speak about his new job at the Executive Director at the Americana Community Center. We had spoken about the center's uncertain future in the wake of it's federal funding being cut, and Ricky talked to us about how Americana was approaching it's future--including ways for everyone to get involved. During the first part of the show Robert and Jazmin discussed the federal election commission fundraising reports and spoke about a JCPS task force.

10-7-25 - JCPS Deficit and Pro football comes to Louisville

People who think it is racist to pause immigration from non-English-speaking countries until English Learner programs in K-12 education stop overwhelming our schools are wrong, and I explain why.JCPS is trying to get taxpayers to bail them out of their financial mess by passing new and higher taxes. Kentucky lawmakers are saying, 'We will change the law' to stop JCPS from increasing taxes.Andy Barr sent a cease and desist letter to a PAC that is running an attack ad he claims is false. I'll explain what this can teach us about campaigning in general.

This week Maddie Shepard joins Robert and Jazmin to talk about the Protect Our Schools KY effort to increase education spending in Frankfort by $718 million, as well as the recent news about the JCPS budget. Before that, Robert and Jazmin discuss the evolving Democratic side of the 2026 US Senate race and a recent controversy involving a vote by Morgan McGarvey.

A new school year just started. Has your student come home with the sniffles yet? From rising measles cases to COVID-19, flu, and other bugs, what should you be watching for? And how can you set your child up for good health this year? Dr. Eva Stone, District Health Manager for JCPS, joins us to talk about vaccines, preventative care and building healthy habits for the year ahead.

Our host, LUL President & CEO Lyndon Pryor, is joined by West Louisville Performing Arts Academy Director McDaniel Bluitt. Bluitt is a retired JCPS music teacher and performer in his own right. The Academy has returned to Russell neighborhood in the remodeled Bourgard College of Music and Arts.Our duo discuss Bluitt's journey as a musician, the positive impact of music on developing minds, and the history of Louisville. Bluitt graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education from UofL and a Master of Counseling from Western Kentucky University.

This week, your Sustainability Now! host, Justin Mog, sits down with Robert LeVertis Bell, a JCPS teacher who has recently announced his candidacy for the open Kentucky House District 43 race. Bell's experience includes social justice activism, teaching in JCPS, and leadership in the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). In late July, Robert LeVertis Bell, a community organizer and veteran of Louisville's progressive movement, announced his campaign to represent Kentucky House District 43 in the 2026 Democratic primary. Bell, a 45-year-old West Louisville native, is a seventh grade English teacher. In 2022, Bell ran for the same seat and lost narrowly to incumbent Pam Stevenson, despite the death of his mother at the end of the campaign and the full weight of the Democratic establishment backing his opponent. This time, the seat is open, as Stevenson is vacating it to run for US Senate. Bell is entering the race at a moment of rising momentum for democratic socialist candidates across the country. His campaign draws inspiration from New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's recent upset victory in the New York City mayoral primary, where Mamdani, backed by DSA and a coalition of labor and progressive organizations, defeated a prominent establishment figure on a platform of housing justice and public investment. Bell's political roots run deep—he is the grandson of Louisville civil rights legend Mattie Jones. He currently teaches English at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, an all-boys public school in South Louisville where Bell had also served as a JCTA union representative. Bell's platform centers around four key planks: strong schools, safe and affordable housing, and real political power for working people. His proposals include: • Raising the minimum wage and cracking down on wage theft • Funding high-paying jobs in public schools for professional educators to teach children with best practices rather than relying on screens and AI. • Expanding union rights and collective bargaining across the public and private sectors • Fully funding public schools and universal Pre-K • Expanding renter protections, including local control over tenant laws and a pathway to rent control • Repealing Kentucky's anti-trans legislation (SB 150) and restoring abortion rights • A Kentucky Green New Deal that resists data center pollution, reins in LG&E, and pushes for public ownership of utilities • Securing local revenue authority for Louisville and reversing state interference The primary election is coming up on May 19, 2026 and all 100 seats in the Kentucky House will be on the ballot next year. More information on Bell and his platform can be found at https://www.bell4ky.com Additional links: Democratic Socialists of America: https://www.dsausa.org Louisville DSA: https://www.dsalouisville.org
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Previewing the 145th Fancy Farm picnic, legislators discuss housing and workforce development, Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary is approved, Sen. McConnell explains why he's tabling his fight to close a loophole that legalized hemp, and the superintendent for the state's largest public school district hosts a listening session. 

Measles cases spread in Central Kentucky, the superintendent of JCPS talks budget cuts and transportation, the state's first AI summit focused on education, and how Lake Cumberland became known as the "Houseboat Capital of the World."

Terry Brooks is joined by Dr. Marty Pollio, former superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and incoming president of Ivy Tech Community College, to discuss the state of K-12 education, reflections from his time at JCPS, and opportunities for all community members to continue supporting kids in school settings. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count Podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family's wellbeing in mind.

GE Appliances President and CEO Kevin Nolan says a move to bring expanded laundry machine production to Louisville, from China is part of the company's ‘zero-distance' business strategy.We talk about the move and the strategy with LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett on this week's Access Louisville podcast.As Stinnett reported on Thursday, GE Appliances is spending $490 million to expand its local footprint and create an additional 800 full-time jobs at Appliance Park. The investment will move production of the GE Profile Combo Washer/Dryer and the GE Profile UltraFresh Front Load Washer from China to Building 2 at Appliance Park, located at 4000 Buechel Bank Road.The strategy seeks to make appliances as close as possible to our customers and consumers and "aligns with the current economic and policy environment,” Nolan said in a news release announcing the investment.GE Appliances is Louisville's eighth-largest employer, according to Louisville Business First research, with 8,400 local employees. The company has been at Appliance Park, which is more than 6 million square feet on 750 acres, since 1953. The park houses GE Appliances' technology and engineering center, industrial design, distribution center, warehouse operations and production of washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.The company was spun off from General Electric and acquired by China-based Haier in a $5.4 billion deal in 2016.The expansion comes one year after GE Appliances laid off 4% of its global salaried workforce, citing an appliance industry that was, “even more challenging than anticipated.”JCPS news and moreLater in the show we talk about Yum Brands Inc.'s donation of its 28.4-acre campus at 1441 Gardiner Lane to Jefferson County Public Schools. Stinnett spoke with JCPS Marty Pollio about the donation recently. After nearly 30 years as an educator, Pollio doesn't shock easily, as you can imagine. But he told Stinnett he was floored by the generosity of the gift. “This donation from Yum Brands is the equivalent of a brand new elementary school at JCPS that we will be able to build as a result of this,” Pollio said. “That generous gift will impact generations of young people in this community.”Pollio's last day as superintendent was June 30. His replacement, Brian Yearwood, started July 1. For the last segment of the show we talk about gas stations — including a new location for Wawa and the sale of the former Thornton's property in Downtown Louisville.Access Louisville, sponsored by Baird, is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (which are linked above.)

How the war between Israel and Iran could impact Kentuckians, the state's federal delegation remains split on U.S. involvement, a well-known Democratic attorney says he plans to challenge Congressman Rogers, why a federal prison in Eastern Kentucky may be delayed yet again, and a multi-million dollar gift to JCPS.

Sen. Bledsoe discusses FCPS' attempt to raise the occupational tax, a bipartisan bill to promote opioid recovery clears the U.S. House, Kentucky's gas tax is falling again, honoring Kentucky officers killed in the line of duty, and feeding children during the summer.

A tornado kills at least one person in Washington County, a longtime state senator switches parties, McConnell talks Medicaid changes and about the "big beautiful bill," the state's largest public school district hires a new superintendent, and a new office with advanced technology to test hay.

This week Jazmin and Robert talked about two major Louisville stories: the Trump administration's decision to seek a dismissal of the consent decree with LMPD and JCPS hiring a new superintendent.

Sen. McConnell tours tornado damage in Laurel County, UK HealthCare talks about what cuts to Medicaid would be for the state, Kentucky's Attorney General heads to the southern border, JCPS works to negotiate a deal with the next superintendent, and trauma-informed care that is adventurous.

A group of Kentucky students say the education system has failed them and want a judge to allow their lawsuit against the state to continue, a lawsuit against a new vaping law in Kentucky is dismissed, JCPS adopts a policy banning cell phones, and three Kentucky teens are honored for their heroic actions.

JP Lyninger is a proud JCPS graduate of Dupont Manual High School, as well as the University of Louisville. J.P. Lyninger has spent much of his time Fighting for a better Louisville at protests against police violence, anti-war rallies, direct actions, and standing in solidarity with workers on picket lines. JP is a long-time activist and organizer. In 2022, he served as campaign manager for Shelby Park resident Robert LeVertis Bell's campaign for State Representative. Later that year, JP managed Access For All KY's “No On 2” campaign, working in coalition with other campaigns to successfully defeat Amendment 2's permanent ban on abortion access in Kentucky. JP Lyninger is an active and engaged member of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. While currently a rank-and-file member of the chapter, he has previously held various leadership offices, including three terms as chapter Co-Chair. JP Lyninger is currently a member of the Louisville Metro Council representing District 6. JP ran for Metro Council because he knows a better world is possible. Louisville needs big changes to reverse economic and racial inequality. Louisville needs leaders ready to fight for the working class against budgets that prioritize tax deals for wealthy real estate developers over public transportation and basic infrastructure. JP is ready to fight with you for District 6, and for the needs of the working class across our city. In 2025, he serves as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Efficiencies of Boards & Commissions, Budget, Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments, and Parks & Sustainability Committees.

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