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In this episode of Listen Up! The Power Shift Podcast, Louisville Urban League President & CEO Lyndon Pryor sits down with ACLU of Kentucky Policy Strategist Gungu Njuguna to discuss the future of police reform in Louisville. They break down the Department of Justice investigation into LMPD, the transition from a federal consent decree to the city's Community Commitment, and why community oversight and accountability matter. The conversation also explores how local elections directly affect public safety policies and why voter participation is critical to shaping Louisville's future. Plus, learn about the June 16 Community Commitment event and how residents can get involved in the fight for meaningful reform. Join the Power Shift: lul.org/votePledge to Vote: bit.ly/LULPledgeFollow Us on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn#PowerShift26 #ListenUpPodcast #LouisvilleUrbanLeague #PoliceReform #CommunityCommitment #VoteLocal #LouisvilleKY #CivicEngagement #ThePowerShift #LMPD
Hundreds pack a town hall to discuss a proposed data center in northeastern Kentucky, LMPD moves to fire an officer after a fatal police shooting, Governor Beshear expands access for medical marijuana, President Trump makes good on his promise to nominate Nate Morris to an ambasadorship, and why rural Kentucky is seeing higher numbers of sleep disorders.
Ben discovered he was posted on the LMPD's Facebook page!!
Ben got clipped by the LMPD, servers share their WORST customer stories and "Tonya' wants to delay her wedding that's in TWO WEEKS!
There's an active shooter inside of a public place and you're one of the first ones on the scene as a police officer. You have a job to do, and going in the building is part of that job. On this week's show, Kurt and Chad welcome retired LMPD officer Phil Russell to talk about his career path to being a police officer and it being more than a career, but a calling. With the ups and the Downs and all the things that come with it. From being a cop on the street, to a detective, to K-9, to spokesperson, to going into active shooter situations, Phil experienced a lot, and God was with him through the whole process.
A dog in Okolona helped bring LMPD officers to find a missing 3-year-old last month and is now getting some national attention! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/louisvilles-lassie-helps-lmpd-find-a-missing-toddler/
The beat rolls on in Frankfort and it was a big week for education bills and Abby is very excited! Also, the budget bill was filed but the crew has a primer on why you shouldn't get too worked up about anything in it just yet. Finally, there's praise for LMPD, pork chops as projectiles, and violent kangaroos!
The LMPD's social posts have been the topic of conversation around town and now around the country, as their commentary has made national news.
The viral tweets from LMPD are getting the national spotlight...and a meeting with HR? In Group Therapy, our listener needs to confess he and his buddies have been lying to their wives about being in a bowling league...we play Little Kid or Drunk Adult and get an update from "Emma" about whether she's staying here for her boyfriend or taking a dream job in San Diego!
Julia is dealing with some "weaponized niceness" at her work with one woman who can't remember her name in Group Therapy. Then we look at the hilarious tweets from LMPD over the weekend of people making bad decisions in the snow, we test Kelly's minimal #dudeknowledge and a guy tried to steal a harp and swim away in a #settingthebar.
The Louisville Metro Police Foundation executive director Rebecca Grignon Reker, whose police officer husband was killed on duty, discusses the mission and value of this critical support system for local law enforcement officers.Rebecca has since remarried and continues the foundation's work to bolster the emotional and financial health of law enforcement officers and family members.There's a terrific fundraising raffle underway now to boost the OFFICER IN DISTRESS FUND. Details are at lmpf.org
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We've got an update on the killing of Charlie Kirk, LMPD crushing cars, Lexington police in Kratom, and some thoughts on some local Lexington media.
Sentencing day for a former LMPD detective involved in the Breonna Taylor raid, protests lead to a Covington officer under investigation, Sec. Adams goes to Washington to discuss human trafficking, Gov. Beshear's feature in Vogue magazine adds to speculation about his political future, and a Kentucky college is hard at work on a 3D-printed concrete house.
Tony and Dwight at the Bearno's in J-Town to help out the LMPD foundation and it's Beerfest time!
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.
The Justice Deparment drops a consent decree meant to improve Louisville's police force, Kentucky school districts lose an appeal for federal funding, two Republican congressmen from Kentucky have different takes on Trump's budget and tax bill, a look at the cleanup efforts underway in counties hit by a tornado, and a history of the underground railroad in a Kentucky city.
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss Louisville's proposed consent decree with LMPD. What does that mean for oversight, accountability, and the future of policing in our city? We sit down with LPM's Assistant News Director Amina Elahi and KyCIR's Managing Editor Jake Ryan to hash it out, in this special edition.
LMPD credited some teens for helping a man who had driven into the Ohio River after a medical emergency Monday evening. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/teens-save-a-man-who-drove-into-the-river-in-prp/
LMPD had an unusual trespasser call when a deer wandered into the YMCA on Chestnut Street! VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/an-lmpd-video-escorting-a-deer-out-of-the-ymca-goes-viral/
This is Pt 1 of the Vibing With Sleezy: The Podcast "1924 Torture House" Story in Louisville, KY. I talk about the true crime story by Detective Lieutenant William Oeltjen as told to Frederic Lord in "True Detective Mysteries" in February 1930. Pt 2 will be Episode 17 of Season 6. Credit to historicalcrimedetective.com for the story.
This is Pt 2 of the Vibing With Sleezy: The Podcast "1924 Torture House" Story in Louisville, KY. I talk about the true crime story by Detective Lieutenant William Oeltjen as told to Frederic Lord in "True Detective Mysteries" in February 1930. Pt 1 is Episode 16 of Season 6. Credit to historicalcrimedetective.com for the story.
LMPD are calling a woman jogging across the Clark Memorial Bridge an "ANGEL on the bridge" when she helped hold a man from jumping off the bridge. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/angel-on-the-bridge-helps-save-man-from-jumping-off-the-bridge/
This week on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, the release of the Scottie Scheffler arrest video is damning for the LMPD, but there's still more we haven't seen. The Old P, Petros rips the Lakers coaching search, the SI Swimsuit edition and more. Plus, Producer Lee rocks a mullet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, the Celtics take a 2-0 lead over the Pacers in the ECF. The release of the Scottie Scheffler arrest video is damning for the LMPD, but there's still more we haven't seen. All that and more on “ICYMI.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, the Celtics take a 2-0 lead over the Pacers in the ECF. The release of the Scottie Scheffler arrest video is damning for the LMPD, but there's still more we haven't seen. The guys wonder about the future of ‘Inside the NBA.' And In response to the All NBA Teams, Producer Lee lists his All Liquor StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.