POPULARITY
After 12 years in office, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is preparing to hand the city off to mayor-elect Craig Greenberg. As he packs up his office, he took a break to talk to Will Clark about the last 12 years, covering the good, bad and everything in between.
Dex is back after a disruption in his work schedule. He weighs in on the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and address Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer getting molly whopped in downtown Louisville. More information continues to come to light about the Uvalde school shooting, and Dex confronts the ugly truth about the Uvalde PD response in light of the new information. LMPD's aims it's focus on racial healing and transformation training for officers as opposed active aggressor training and response. Dex blast the U.S. Navy for focusing on inclusive speech, proper pronoun usage and safe spaces instead of being prepared for America's next battle. Lastly, Dex has a bone to pick with Republicans and Conservatives about their dislike of Juneteenth. If you have not picked up a copy of Dex's book "I Am Pitts: Memoirs Of An American Patriot" be sure to click the link below. Or send Dex an email at iampitts@yahoo.com for a signed copy. www.iampitts.com
We welcomed Pam Dossett to My Old Kentucky Podcast this week. She's the Democratic candidate in the 8th House District in Hopkinsville (plus more of Christian, some of Trigg, and all of Caldwell Counties). She spoke about returning to politics after her 2020 race, the issues that are important to her, and how she's running in the new 8th District. Last week, former President Donald Trump endorsed Daniel Cameron in Kentucky's GOP Gubernatorial Primary, just about a year ahead of the primary actually taking place. Robert and Jazmin discussed that, including who is the most upset, whether it's going to matter, and what it means to have an entire party seeking the endorsement of a man who tried to overthrow the federal government. In addition, there were several quick hits, including a discussion about a man punching Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, budgets passing in Lexington and advancing in Louisville, the interim President at Kentucky State University, and much more.
Deshaun Watson goes 20-24 w/ 0 TDs & 20 NDAs, Bill Cosby loses in court again, WATP Karl takes apart the SmartLess podcast, Ezra Miller on the run, Eli Zaret stops by, OnlyFans "sisters", a Duran Duran rabbit hole, and CNN v. Fox News: no one wins.Todd Rundgren will join us tomorrow before appearing in Royal Oak this Friday. Chris Kattan will join us in two weeks before his show at Mark Ridley's.Eli Zaret joins us to sleep through the NBA Finals, grumble at Deshaun Watson, grimace at LIV Golf, complain about the Detroit Tigers, ask about E-Rod, lament Javier Baez and then get depressed at all the negative sports news.Like Neighbor Marcus, Kamala Harris knows nothing of Juneteenth and cannot do math.Drew goes down a Duran Duran cover song rabbit hole.Beyoncé dropped a new tune and GMA was besides themselves.Rob Gronkowski has retired... again.Karl from WATP drops by to dissect the Bradley Cooper episode of SmartLess, rip on Howard Stern a little more, wonder why Bert Kreischer remains popular and bring Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk back to the program.Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/dams or use the code dams to get a HUGE Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 1 additional month for free + a bonus gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!Here's an example of the "art" John Hinckley Jr. is selling. His pieces sell out in minutes and normally go for around $400-$500. Hinck-Dogg did an interview with the lead singer of Eve 6.These two hotties scissor on OnlyFans and just announced they might be sisters. Probably just an OnlyFans ploy.COVID shots are being distributed to the youngsters.Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss testify at the Jan 6th Hearings. Laura Cox made an appearance too. Adam Schiff grandstands.Stephen Colbert explains the whole "June 16th Insurrection" by his staff. Fox News is still really mad about it.Antwon Brown has been arrested for sucker-punching Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.Drew breaks down the first 10 minutes of both Fox News and CNN from last night.There's controversy in Berkley.A creepy wrestling coach at Divine Child High School was trading weed for nudes... minor nudes.Deshaun Watson settles 20 of the 24 sex assault cases. 4 more to go and he can be a top 10 fantasy football pick again.A jury has awarded Judy Huth $500,000 for the 1975 sexual assault by Bill Cosby.Ezra Miller remains on the run from grooming & assault allegations and he may lose his D.C. Universe gig as The Flash. "Eat it, cops".DaBaby is "doing the work".Crypto sponsors are backing off.Todd Rundgren tomorrow! He's produced a lot of music.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).
This week we welcomed author and historian Emily Bingham to the show to talk about her new book, My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song. She talked to us about what she hoped to communicate through her book, what she meant in her conclusion, and how she approached writing a book about racism as a white person. It's a great conversation! Early voting begins on May 12th, and primary election day is May 17th (next Tuesday), so we did a primary preview of key races for state legislature, U.S. Congress, major mayoral races, LFUCG and Metro Council Seats, and even more! In addition, we talked about Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's final proposed budget and his final vision for Louisville as mayor. Dr. Bingham asked that we present the full lyrics of My Old Kentucky Home in the show notes so that people can better understand the conversation she hopes the book sparks. They are below -- be aware that they make use of a term for Black people which many consider a slur. You can listen to a version with the full lyrics here. The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home, 'Tis summer, the darkies are gay; The corn-top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom, While the birds make music all the day. The young folks roll on the little cabin floor, All merry, all happy and bright; By 'n' by Hard Times comes a-knocking at the door, Then my old Kentucky home, goodnight. Weep no more my lady Oh! weep no more today! We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home, For the Old Kentucky Home far away They hunt no more for the possum and the coon, On meadow, the hill and the shore, They sing no more by the glimmer of the moon, On the bench by the old cabin door. The day goes by like a shadow o'er the heart, With sorrow, where all was delight, The time has come when the darkies have to part, Then my old Kentucky home, goodnight. Weep no more my lady Oh! weep no more today! We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home, For the Old Kentucky Home far away The head must bow and the back will have to bend, Wherever the darky may go; A few more days, and the trouble all will end, In the field where the sugar-canes grow. A few more days for to tote the weary load, No matter, 'twill never be light; A few more days till we totter on the road, Then my old Kentucky home, goodnight. Weep no more my lady Oh! weep no more today! We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home, For the Old Kentucky Home far away.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is heading into the final months of his administration. This week on "In Conversation," we checked in with him about the next city budget, and issues like policing, racial justice, homelessness and Louisville's economic emergence from COVID-19.
The dangerous combination of late night Taco Bell, bourbon, and a late shift have made for an explosive, loose lip, rant of a podcast. The verdict is in, and LMPD Detective Hankison is found not guilty on all charges of Wanton Endangerment 1st and BLM and the far-left are not happy about it. Protest season is coming early in 2022 and Dex has a front row-seat to the show. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer wants more accountability from the Louisville PD about the death of Breonna Taylor. But the real question is, who is holding Mayor Fischer accountable for the massive increase in crime and record breaking number of black lives lost to violence under his administration?
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer gave his final state of the city address last week before the Rotary Club of Louisville. On this week's Access Louisville podcast, we chat with Reporter Michael L. Jones who attended the Rotary meeting about his biggest takeaways from the speech. We also chat about Fischer's legacy and how he will be remembered after leaving office. After that, we chat with reporter Laurel Deppen about her recent interview with ScionHealth CEO Rob Jay.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joins Kenny, Scouse and Casey Whitfield a few days before Louisville City FC play in the USL Eastern Conf. Final as well as Lynn Family Stadium hosting the NWSL Championship! We discuss the impacts of soccer to our community, economy, and overall experience.
CaseyCast - the monthly podcast of The Annie E. Casey Foundation
In this episode of CaseyCast, Casey Foundation President & CEO Lisa Hamilton talks with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer about America's cities, their greatest challenges, their role in driving change and their capacity to help kids and families flourish. Learn more at https://www.aecf.org/blog/greg-fischer-on-the-role-of-american-cities-in-building-a-better-future.
It has been a rough week for the men and women of the thin blue line. The law enforcement community and the citizens of Louisville mourn the loss of Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy Brandon Shirley who was ambushed and killed by cowards. Dex talks about the Chicago Police Officer, Ella French, who was killed in the line of duty over the weekend. Dex calls out Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on his BS for insisting that Louisville is safe. Dex details how unsafe Louisville truly is and the close call his wife and kids had with a possible carjacking attempt that was averted by his wife's quick thinking. Dex let's Congresswoman Cori Bush know that she is a race baiting hypocrite. Lastly, Dex runs down the list of the things that he dislikes about being a police officer.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer still has more than a year left in office but candidates are already lining up to replace him. This week on the Access Louisville podcast we talk about some of the candidates in the race thus far, including Bill Dieruf, a Republican from Jeffersontown, who is set to announce his candidacy. Other candidates include Louisville Metro Councilman David James, former 21c Museum Hotels President and CEO Craig Greenberg, pastor and community organizer Timothy Findley Jr. and Shameka Parrish-Wright, a co-chair of the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and manager of the Louisville Bail Project.During the discussion we talk about some big issues that will face the new mayor; as well as traits we'd like to see from a new mayor.After that we talk about the suspension of legendary trainer Bob Baffert from Churchill Downs tracks and what it means to horse racing in general. And lastly, we talk about coffee shop favorites, on the news that Heine Bros. is launching a new drive-thru only location. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services.
In the best of times, it's not easy being in charge of a city. And it's fair to say, 2020 and 2021 have not been among the best of times. Mayor Greg Fischer joined us this Friday on “In Conversation,” to talk about where we've been, where we are, where we're going as a city. We discussed his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, and the priorities the budget reflects. And it was one year ago this week that protests started in Minneapolis against the police killing of George Floyd, and here in Louisville, over the killing of Breonna Taylor. We talked about the investigations into Taylor's death, and lessons learned about local policing.
Brian & Trisha talked to Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer about so many things Louisville.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, who also serves as president for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, joins The Post to discuss the Biden administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure and green energy proposal .
After the killing of Breonna Taylor, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer ordered a "top-to-bottom" review of the Louisville Metro Police Department. The audit is out, and it isn't flattering. WDRB reporters Chad Mills and Jason Riley break down the key findings, the reaction from the Black community and what happens next. Background: LMPD review finds department needs 'major changes'
- President Donald Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful presidential transition Wednesday comes as Republicans across the country are taking concrete steps that threaten to undermine the integrity of the election, particularly in key battleground states. - Facebook said Thursday it had identified and shut down a network of fake accounts that included fictitious personas it said were tied to Russian military intelligence. - A study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine says a 54-year-old man died as a result of eating too much licorice. The man, a construction worker from Massachusetts, lost consciousness inside a fast-food restaurant and was taken to a hospital, where he died the next day. Doctors wrote that he had "a poor diet, consisting primarily of several packages of candy daily," and that three weeks before, he switched from eating fruit-flavored soft candy to licorice candy, which contained glycyrrhizic acid. - In the wake of President Donald Trump equivocating as to whether he would transfer power to Joe Biden in the event of a defeat at the ballot box in 40 days, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tried to clear things up on Thursday. Spoiler alert: She didn't! "The President will accept the results of a free and fair election," said McEnany.So, by that standard, the only way that the election will be "free and fair" (in McEnany's words) is if all mail-in ballots -- many of which have already been sent and returned! -- are somehow disqualified (or something?). - Breonna Taylor updates: Louisville mayor extends citywide curfew through weekend. Following the grand jury's findings in the Breonna Taylor case, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has extended the city's curfew. Join us as we discuss these news headlines and more. 515-605-9888
Radio talk show host Mark Davis joins Mike to discuss NFL players kneeling for the anthem and the Democrats trying to turn Texas blue. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced the details of the Breonna Taylor settlement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Under fire for his handling of the Breonna Taylor investigation and the ensuing protests -- and other scandals at the police department and city bus agency -- Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer faces a symbolic 'no confidence' vote at the Metro Council on Sept. 17. Will some Democrats cross party lines to join Republicans in rebuking the mayor? How did things get to this point for Fischer, a three-term mayor who cruised to re-election in 2014 and 2018? WDRB reporter Chad Mills explains. Background: Louisville mayor apologizes for mistakes as council considers no-confidence vote
"Dancing and singing at the same time is really hard." The Broadway Gal Pal with a voice like velvet Lauren Nicole Chapman (FROZEN, KINKY BOOTS) joins the Breakdown to discuss her obsession with SWEET CHARITY. Specifically the 2005 revival w/ Christina Applegate, but also the show in general. She and Matt also discuss their days doing shows together in college, the stress of out-of-town tryouts, and how an open call landed Lauren on Broadway! Get into it, Big Spender! WHILE YOU LISTEN: EMAIL Attorney General Daniel Cameron: attorney.general@ag.ky.gov , Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer: greg.fischer@louisvilleky.gov , and Police Chief Robert Schroeder: robert.schroeder@louisvilleky.gov and demand justice for the murder of Breonna Taylor. ALSO: enjoy these two theatrical works that celebrate Black artistry: Ain't Misbehavin' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE8_MxJCsqg&t=1276s) and The Colored Museum (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhFlG3GzqH4)
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, recently named president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, about how leaders are responding in real time to historic challenges in the pandemic and the work to address systemic discrimination, and his hope that this moment of transition will be different.
"HAMILTON is aspiring for us to do exactly what we're doing right now." The hottest ticket on Broadway is in your living room! Matt is joined by his lovely friend Andrew to discuss their love and appreciation for the juggernaut musical HAMILTON, and touch on the difficulties of filming a stage show, Broadway's uneven relationship with race and why representation matters. WHILE YOU LISTEN: EMAIL these three men to demand justice for Breonna Taylor's Murder (Attorney General Daniel Cameron attorney.general@ag.ky.gov , Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer greg.fischer@louisvilleky.gov , Police Chief Robert Schroeder robert.schroeder@louisvilleky.gov ) And check out businesswoman Ashleigh Evans' website and products InBooze Cocktail Kits! (https://www.dashofevans.com/aboutme/ , https://www.etsy.com/shop/InBooze )
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Joe Sonka, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the Courier-Journal, to break down the recent protests in Louisville and this week's Senate race.Highlights: Recent criticism of Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer coming from both sides of the aisle The latest in the Breonna Taylor case Will the officers involved be charged? If not, will another run of protests and/or riots come to fruition? Andy Beshear's response to COVID-19 and public support Breaking down the candidates of Kentucky's Senate race Charles Booker's quick rise in support Does Matt regret not running? Who will win on Tuesday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode Sullivan talks about “Breonna's law” which was passed unanimously by Louisville Metro Council, expected to be signed by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week we continue talking about the wave of protests all across Kentucky, and update the status of the COVID-19 outbreak, which is probably not getting any better as we reopen. Also discussed are the selection of new MCOs for Kentucky's Medicaid Program, and a lawsuit about voting locations. Jazmin and Robert interviewed Kentucky Representative and U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker this week. He spoke candidly about his campaign having it's best days in the midst of a painful time for his House district and the city he represents in Frankfort, as well as his thoughts on Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and what he hopes to accomplish if he is elected to serve in Washington.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joined WDRB in the Morning anchors Candyce Clifft and Sterling Riggs on May 15, 2020 to discuss the controversial police shooting of former Metro EMT Breonna Taylor at her apartment on March 13. This bonus episode features the full interview. Mayor Fischer deflects questions of confidence in LMPD chief amid Breonna Taylor investigation
In this special edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Renee Shaw speaks with guests in separate pre-recorded interviews about COVID-19's impact on primary election voting and local governments. Guests include Secretary of State Michael Adams; Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer; and (panel via video call) Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moores; Jim Henderson, former Simpson County Judge-Executive; and Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon.
In this special edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Renee Shaw speaks with guests in separate pre-recorded interviews about COVID-19's impact on primary election voting and local governments. Guests include Secretary of State Michael Adams; Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer; and (panel via video call) Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moores; Jim Henderson, former Simpson County Judge-Executive; and Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has unveiled a three-phase recovery plan for the city as the COVID-19 outbreak begins to show early signs of subsiding. The plan is called “Build Back Better, Together.” Fischer says reopening the economy and lifting restrictions on services will be dependent on meeting various benchmarks. They include a decline in the number and rate of new coronavirus cases, expanded testing and protecting at-risk populations. Louisville Metro Government is also seeking public input about the recovery effort. Mayor Fischer joined us, along with Louisville CFO Daniel Frockt and Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, for a special edition of In Conversation. We talked about the recovery plan, the ongoing battle against COVID-19 and Louisville's financial health.
Is now the time for a tax increase? Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer may have a different answer to that question than the members of the Jefferson County school board. WDRB's Chad Mills and Kevin Wheatley join the show to explain.
Kentucky expects to receive $1.7 billion in aid from the federal CARES Act that was signed into law last week. The money will be used to, among other things, provide unemployement benefits, support for businesses, and meet public health needs. Health officials say citizen participation in social distancing and other prevention steps will be critical in the next few weeks in slowing the spread of coronavirus. For this special In Conversation episode, we answer questions about the coronavirus and how the $2 trillion federal aid bill could impact Kentuckians. Our guests were Dr. Christian Furman from U of L Physicians, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Kentucky Public Radio Capitol Bureau Chief Ryland Barton. Donate to support this and future episodes of In Conversation.
Just what is Louisville preparing for with the coronavirus? Should we expect to run out of hospital beds or ventilators? On today's podcast Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joins us to update our listeners on the steps Louisville is taking to ensure our hospitals, workers, and citizens are prepared for what may come. With large factories closing temporarily, and economic uncertainty, Mayor Fischer details some of the steps his office and others in Louisville are taking to aid or most vulnerable.
The coronavirus has spread quickly since the first case in Kentucky was confirmed March 6, with a sharp rise in positive cases expected as more people are tested. State and local officials have dispelled some rumors and answered questions about the virus through daily briefings, but there is still a lot we do not know. In Conversation asks more questions about the virus and discusses what may be ahead for Kentucky and the region. Our guests were Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, University of Louisville Department of Medicine Vice-Dean for Research Dr. Jon Klein and WFPL News Energy and Environment Reporter Ryan Van Velzer. Donate to support this and future episodes of In Conversation.
Efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus are taking a toll on Louisville's economy. The Kentucky Derby, with it's $400 million local economic impact, has been delayed until September. Louisville Tourism officials said the city has lost $57.6 million from canceled events, and Governor Andy Beshear's order to stop in-person service at restaurants and bars has led some businesses to lay off employees and change their operations. For this In Conversation special episode, we talk about the economic impact of the coronavirus. Our guests were Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Greater Louisville, Inc.Senior Vice President of Regional Economic Growth Deana Epperly Karem, U of L Health-Peace Hospital Behavioral Health Outreach Coordinator Greg Oerther and Murray State University Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development Director Chris Wooldridge. Donate to support this and future episodes of In Conversation.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer talked about BULU and the opening of Lynn Family Stadium, the endorsement of Joe Biden after Michael Bloomberg pulled out of the race for the Democrat nomination, his support of an increase in the minimum wage, and dealing with pension issues in the future…
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer talked about BULU and the opening of Lynn Family Stadium, the endorsement of Joe Biden after Michael Bloomberg pulled out of the race for the Democrat nomination, his support of an increase in the minimum wage, and dealing with pension issues in the future…
Rep. Ro Khanna, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer address the economic challenges facing American families today – and examine what is working and what isn't.
Leland offers his thoughts on why Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is endorsing Michael Bloomberg for president. Also, one state issues an emergency declaration following a ransomware attack.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer speaks to LMPD Chief Steve Conrad's comments on officer morale. Leland and Sasquatch talk about their trip to Butt Drugs in Corydon. Comedian Adam Carolla joins the show to talk bourbon, The Man Show and comedy in a politically correct society.
After learning about all the ways revitalization could go wrong, we wanted to learn about the city's plan for avoiding the pitfalls that have happened elsewhere. Here's a section of Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's third inaugural speech, given in January of this year: "[L]ook at what’s happening in west Louisville. Nearly a billion dollars of investment funding catalytic projects: The expansion of Waterfront Park, the Louisville Urban League Sports and Learning Complex at 30th and Ali, the YMCA and the new Passport Headquarters at 18th and Broadway, and the Beecher Terrace and Russell revitalization. For that work, we’re collaborating with the people of Russell, along with businesses, faith groups and other community partners to make sure we restore the great legacy of this neighborhood – once celebrated as the Harlem of the South – without displacing anyone who wants to remain there." That last bit of emphasis is ours. This week on the show, we sit down with the mayor to ask what plans are in place to prevent displacement in the West End, and we hear from some experts about whether the city is on the right track. Here Today is a listener-supported project. YOU make it possible for us to hold the people in power accountable for the promises they make. Click here to chip in: wfpl.org/supportheretoday +
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Microsoft US CTO Jennifer Byrne announced a multi-year, multifaceted partnership to embrace automation and act as a model for creating the smart city of the future. This landmark partnership will focus on AI, IoT, and Data Science and has the potential to impact the region for generations, if it's done right. Nate and Evan give their takes on this episode. Visit us at middletechpod.com Follow @middletechpod on Social: Twitter: www.twitter.com/middletechpod Instagram: www.instagram.com/middletechpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/middletechpod Send in your topic suggestions, feedback, and questions to us at middletechpodcast@gmail.com. Nate: twitter.com/nateante Evan: twitter.com/EvanKnowles42_ Logan: twitter.com/lojo23
What's going on in Louisville? What are the good things happening? What still needs to be worked on? We answer these questions and more with our sit in down interview with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on this week's Pegasus Podcast. We talk about everything from peer cities, to the culture of Louisville and its people. Taxes, budgets and revenue all dominate the conversation in the city now, but what else is going on.
This week we invited Rep. Cluster Howard of the 91st District to the show! We talked about how he represents a district that has very different county identities, the impact of personal relationships on legislating, and how Democrats can be more competitive at the federal level in places like Eastern Kentucky. Before speaking with Rep. Howard, we talked about Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's proposed budget which includes $25.5 million in cuts, the case Attorney General Andy Beshear is making against the Labor Cabinet in his suit involving the subpoenas of teachers protesting in Frankfort, and all the gubernatorial candidates 30-day prior fundraising reports.
Former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, moderated by Rev. Dr. Alton B. Pollard III, president, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, moderated by Rev. Dr. Alton B. Pollard III, president, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joins Leland to discuss his proposed cuts to the city budget. The City of Louisville faces a $35 million budget shortfall due to a pension obligation to the state.
Citing soaring state pension obligations over the next four years, budget restrictions and few choices, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says Metro government faces a serious fiscal shortfall and services and city employees could be casualties. Fischer is asking the Metro Council to increase the insurance premium tax or find a better solution. We talked about whether that proposal will benefit Louisville. Our guests were: Metro Council President David James (D) District 18 Councilwoman Marilyn Parker (R) University of Kentucky Economics Professor William Hoyt
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer about the importance of compassion for a city's success, as well as the strength required to have compassion. Mayor Fischer also discussed how his background as an entrepreneur and inventor influences his work as a mayor, and his belief that mayors must have the head of a CEO and the heart of a social worker.
Louisville’s Land Bank Authority acquires abandoned properties and then sells them to new owners very cheap, sometimes for as little as a dollar. The new owners have six months to rehab the outside of the house, and 18 months to fix the inside. Last December, a record year for landbank sales, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer called the program a “win for neighbors and for public safety.” But reporter Jake Ryan with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting found that of the 316 properties the landbank has sold, almost a third are vacant and in violation of the city’s property maintenance codes. The landbank has the authority to take houses back if the buyer doesn’t hold up their end of the bargain, but they've only actually done that one time since 2010. Jake joins us today on Recut to tell us what he found out about why those properties remain vacant, and what people living nearby have to say about it.
Follow the Data presents a conversation with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and James Anderson, who leads Government Innovation at Bloomberg Philanthropies. Mayor Fischer is serving in his second term and says that to be a good mayor, you need the “head of a CEO, but the heart of a social worker.” Mayor Fischer and James discuss the discipline required to create a truly innovative city hall, why citizen engagement is so important, and how Louisville’s focus on becoming a more compassionate city has not only helped attract new businesses but also caught the attention of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
National security expert Richard Clarke explains why experts are so frequently ignored by policy makers on life-and-death issues. Political blogger Dante Chinni, who studies political division in red and blue America, says Trump voters are NOT getting the short end of the economic stick, but it’s shorter than it used to be. And the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, talks with Bill Press about community policing and health care. Support the Show Are you tired of Tea Party Republicans and Rush Limbaugh dominating the airwaves? Do you want the facts you won't get on Fox -- or even on CNN? Then stay tuned. Richard Clarke Richard Clarke, an intelligence and defense expert in several administrations, says the biggest threat to national security is global warming. Dante Chinni What kind of presidential candidate should the Democrats nominate in 2020? Political analyst Dante Chinni says someone who is experienced, level-headed, and not a bore. Greg Fischer Bill Press interviews Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. Jim Hightower When will Wall Street quit being stupid?
Host, author, and chief advocacy and engagement officer at AARP, Nancy Leamond talks with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer about the evolution of the compassionate city. Part I of II, You’ve heard the podcast, now read the eBook. You can get your free copy at governing.com/wherewelive.
Host, author, and chief advocacy and engagement officer at AARP, Nancy Leamond talks with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer about the evolution of the compassionate city. Part II of II, You’ve heard the podcast, now read the eBook. You can get your free copy at governing.com/wherewelive.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer talks to the audience at LFPL's livestream of the TedX Manhattan conference.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer talks to the audience at LFPL's livestream of the TedX Manhattan conference.