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This week we bring you highlights from the first hour of our live broadcast from the 12th annual How-To Festival! Forward Radio was thrilled to once again partner with the Louisville Free Public Library as the media sponsor of the How-To Festival held at the Main branch of the Public Library on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Listen in for a sampling of some of the 50 things we learned in 5 hours!! In this hour, we learned: - How to identify fossils and understand deep time (with Maria Tori, Louisville Metro's Office of Sustainability) - How to grow vegetables from seed to harvest (with Laura Bungura, Common Earth Gardens) - How to blend your own tea leaves (with Soo Young Cho, Kiwa) - How to capture storm water with barrels and gardens (with Sarah Beth Sammons, Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District) - How to raise chickens for their eggs (with Bethany Pratt, Urban Ag Coalition) - How to grow a tree that lives 100 years (with Morgan Grubbs, TreesLouisville) Find the full schedule at https://www.lfpl.org/how-to Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https:/www.forwardradio.org

On this week's show, your host, Justin Mog, helps you clean up responsibly after a long weekend of drinking! Joining us for a deep dive into glass recycling with Scott DeFife, president of the Glass Packaging Institute (https://www.gpi.org/dont-trash-glass) & Karen Maynard, Solid Waste Education Manager for Louisville Metro's Department of Public Works, Waste Management District (https://Louisvilleky.gov/clean). Don't Trash Glass is a commercial glass recycling program for bars and restaurants that is new to Louisville. It's an effort by the Glass Packaging Institute to help to rescue glass in Louisville and turn it into new bottles. Don't Trash Glass is a unique collaborative, circular program that keeps glass containers out of landfills back into new bottles. Glass is endlessly recyclable - by partnering with bars, restaurants, events, and hospitality venues, we're able to create a circular solution for that glass! With the participation of local restaurants and bars, concert venues, distilleries and other users of glass containers, they are creating a sustainable and eco-friendly supply chain. Together, we're directing glass right back to glass manufacturers in the region! Learn more in this video: https://youtu.be/Z0i9E3UoBqo As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

On this week's show, your host, Justin Mog, sits down in the shade with three champions of Louisville trees! Listen in as we talk trees with: 
Kate Karl, Louisville Metro's Forestry Manager, ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Urban Forest Professional MN-4820AM, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified; 
Liz Levy, Metro Urban Forestry's Community Outreach Supervisor for the LEFI Grant; and Bear Miles, Green Team Outreach Coordinator for TreesLouisville (https://treeslouisville.org) Learn more about Louisville Metro Urban Forestry at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/urban-forestry We'll share with you not only the benefits of urban trees, but the state of trees in our city, how you can get involved in protecting and restoring the canopy, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, the tree nursery at Seneca Park, the forthcoming Master Plan for Louisville trees; and the on-going city-wide Tree Inventory. Don't miss these great upcoming tree events: - Earth Day Fest at the Parklands April 18th, including a tree giveaway - TreeFest - April 19th, 11am-3pm, Petersburg Park, 5008 E Indian Trail (https://treeslouisville.org/treefest) - Party for the Planet @ the Louisville Zoo on April 27th As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

The Kentucky General Assembly is back and KPW has you covered with some of our favorite (and least favorite) bills so far. Also, friend of the pod Ryan Underwood is here to pitch a bill that creates a new way for businesses to pay taxes. Finally, the KPW crew is VERY excited for the latest track to drop from Louisville Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control! That joint is lit!

This panel discussion, titled "The Impact of Immigrants and Refugees in Louisville KY" took place November 18, 2024 at the Louisville League of Women Voters as part of their Democracy in Action monthly forum series. Providers in various aspects of immigrant and refugee support services (as well as a state legislator, herself an immigrant) presented candid reports on the current situation and future challenges they and their clients face. Panelists were: The Hon. Nima Kulkarni, J.D., District 40 House Representative; Vivian Marin, Program Manager for the Office for Immigrant Affairs, Louisville Metro; John Koehlinger, Executive Director, Kentucky Refugee Ministries; Liz Edghill, RN, BSN, Director of Refugee and Immigrant Health Services, Family Health Center, Americana Community Center; and Dr. Jill Handley, Assistant Superintendent of Multilingual Learners in Jefferson County Public Schools.

Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel's resigns almost two weeks  after she was placed on administrative leave for her handling of internal sexual harassment allegations, advocates on both sides weigh in on the state's abortion landscape, two years after Roe versus Wade is overturned and, middle schoolers learn the ABCs of cybersecurity. 

In Part 2, Elizabeth Strojan acknowledges the tension in the affordable housing industry between simply providing housing versus a more comprehensive approach that addresses residents' broader needs, like mental health services. Despite the challenges of limited resources and partnerships, she is committed to pursuing the latter, more expansive model at the Louisville Metro Housing Authority. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of the housing industry, speaking with a unified voice to advocate for increased funding to support innovative, resident-centered programs. She highlights the current housing affordability crisis in Louisville and the difficult relocation process underway for residents of the deteriorating Dosker Manor public housing development. Elizabeth enthusiastically invites others to join the revitalization efforts underway at the Louisville Housing Authority.

ChangeMaker Elizabeth Strojan shares her path to becoming the Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, drawing on her prior experiences in the Peace Corps and various housing organizations. She outlines the current challenges facing the housing authority, including deteriorating physical conditions, high rates of mental illness and addiction among residents, and a need to stabilize operations. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of providing more comprehensive, on-site supportive services to meet the complex needs of the housing authority's population, beyond just the basic permanent supportive housing model. She is committed to rebuilding trust with residents and moving the agency towards innovative, resident-centered approaches in the future.

Our special guest will be active 6-year veteran of the Louisville Metro Fire Department Firefighter Bryce Carden. He was one of the heroes that saved a woman from a cab, still attached to a tractor-trailer, that was dangling over the side of a bridge. Since his death-defying rescue 115ft above the Ohio River, his life has been a whirlwind of interviews and appearances. He has gotten much of the attention since the incident, but he has quickly praised the other guys at the incident from his department. “Everybody did their jobs that day. I'm still a new guy in the department. You've got guys that have been doing this stuff for fifteen, twenty years. I'm just getting started.” ... That's our kind of guy.... We will get the whole skinny... You don't want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #NotMebutWeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

This show features 8 of 11 candidates running for Louisville KY Metro Council District 4. They each spoke at a Candidate Forum, held April 17, 2024 at VOCAL KY and moderated by Travis of WHAS 11 News. The candidates participating were: Joshua Alexander Crowder, Stan Moore, Dino Johnson, Mary Hall, Bridgett Smith, Ken Herndon, Dennisha Rivers and Jody Dahmer. Apologies for the poor sound quality.

This week we bring you a vital community conversation about affordable and sustainable housing held on October 17th during the 2023 Louisville Sustainability Summit on Livable Louisville: Addressing local climate risks through planning and design. Across the country Americans are facing the effects of a changing climate with increased extreme weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and heat waves causing poor air quality, dangerous forest fires, and flooding. Recent studies predict Kentucky's risk of extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and inland floods will increase significantly. At the 2023 Louisville Sustainability Council Summit, we explored the risks and stressors our region is facing and how our buildings and cities can adapt to this new normal and address the problems. Learn more at http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/summit Today we'll listen back to the panel discussion on Housing for a Changed Climate. The impact of climate change affects all Louisvillians. Panelists discussed the need for and benefits of healthy, sustainable, and affordable housing. You'll learn about local and federal financial incentives, design strategies, and development approaches necessary to deliver healthy housing equitably while adding value to our city. The speakers include: Moderator, Cassia Herron is a leader in Kentucky's local food movement and as a community organizer, urban planner, writer, community development consultant and social justice warrior has extensive experience working to improve urban and rural communities in Kentucky. Through the lens of racial justice, equity and community wealth creation, Herron spends her time holding accountable public sector officials, challenging philanthropic and private investors and inspiring her fellow citizens to envision and create a new economy in Kentucky based on cooperation and equity. She co-founded the Louisville Association for Community Economics and has led the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth to advance the state's democracy and transition its energy economy. She is a graduate of UofL with a Masters of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. Marilyn S. Harris is the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development at Louisville Metro. She has previously served as the Director of Develop Louisville, and the Director of the Office of Housing. Marilyn is National Development Council Certified, and a Housing Development Finance Professional. She holds a B.S. in Sociology, and a Masters of Social Administration from Bellarmine. Ben Eilerman, is the Director of Real Estate Development for Over-the-Rhine Community Housing where he leads affordable housing development projects from initial concept, through funding, construction and occupancy, furthering the mission of the organization to “develop and manage resident-centered affordable housing to build inclusive community and benefit low-income residents”. Ben also brings professional experience as a LEED certified, licensed architect, having practiced in the Cincinnati region for over 10 years. Tiffany Broyles Yost is GBBN's Director of Sustainability and Resilience, providing strategic leadership for sustainable design across the firm's portfolio of projects and spearheading initiatives related to resilience and well-being, including the GBBN Sustainability Action Network. Her work includes sustainable design on projects from international supertall mixed-use to existing building renovations in 20+ countries. Tiffany is focused on creating low-carbon, healthy spaces at GBBN and advancing a circular economy regionally. She practiced architecture, worked as a sustainability consultant, and developed education for the green building industry, for over 15 years in New York City before returning to the Midwest.

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Our host Interim LUL President & CEO, Lyndon Pryor welcomes Kendall Boyd an HR and DEI Professional with Louisville Water Company. Boyd shares his diverse employment background as a Prosecutor in Terre Haute, IN; an Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County, KY; Chief Equity Officer for Louisville Metro; and now as the Employee Relations Manager for Louisville Water Company. He confesses his hopes for Louisville including eliminating the 9th Street divide and how businesses can use Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as a starting point to do more for the community.

This week Emilie McKiernan joined Robert to talk through drama about campaign finance from both the Beshear and the Cameron campaigns this week. Then, we talk about Louisville Metro's budget, which passed unanimously this week, and then we end the show by talking about an embarrassing article from Kentucky Today.

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, kicks off an exciting summer series of interviews with local women/fem artists who are all engaged in some form of struggle for social justice and are all featured in an exciting new exhibit called “We Don't Wither,” on display at the Muhammad Ali Center April 1 - December 18, 2023. Created to engage our community, We Don't Wither examines the intersection of art and activism. The artists featured in this exhibit have created art or chosen from their art, pieces that respond to current socio-cultural and socio-political situations, lived experiences, and related current events—to see our world and our community through their unique perspectives. It is our objective to celebrate the often unheard experiences, opinions, feelings, and perspectives from those who work, create, and fight in our city; to share their artwork and views with our visitors; and to provide a space for conversation and reflection. This exhibit is included in the regular price of admission, but you can see the exhibit for free and meet the artists themselves during any of the upcoming ARTIST SHOWCASES: Marlesha Woods June 24 Shauntrice Martin July 29 LaNia Roberts August 12 Joanne Weis August 26 Morgan McGill September 30 Nikki Douglas October 28 Learn more at: https://alicenter.org/muhammad-ali-center-announces-new-temporary-exhibit-featuring-louisville-area-artists/ This week, we interview Marlesha S. Woods (she/her), a Louisville native, a dedicated interdisciplinary artist, visual storyteller, creative placemaking strategist, writer, community researcher, and visual arts educator. Pairing visual arts with advocacy, Marlesha has partnered with non-profit organizations within the U.S. and globally to strengthen communities, and spark vital conversations including: health equity, diversity, and civic rights. She is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, National Art Education Association, Teaching Artists Guild, and Black Arts & Cultural Center. Her work and scholarship, centered within the intersections of public health and art, provide both cultural nuance and context to develop sustainable community-programming. As owner & founder of Elsz & O Storytelling Gallery, she lends her consultancy and experience in Louisville Metro and beyond. She has provided community engagement art-based programs for several organizations spanning 17 years of dedicated service. Her community-based research has been featured in collaboration with nationally recognized data-catalyst, Root Cause Research Center. More at https://www.elszando.design/our-why Get Social: https://linktr.ee/Marleshart https://www.instagram.com/elszando.storytelling/ https://www.facebook.com/ElszandO.design Also joining us for the conversation is Dr. Renee Campbell, Executive Director of the Phoenix Global Humanitarian Foundation, Renee's grandmother, Ada Doss Campbell, died in 1940 while a resident of Lakeland Asylum, now Central State Hospital, due to professional neglect in the early stages of her illness - tragic death in the time of Jim Crow laws. For more than 40 years, Dr. Renee Maltinaa Ann Campbells' pedagogy and social practice has been immersed in her multifaceted identity as an award-winning international speaker and leader with Kentucky native roots hailing from Southern Logan County's rural Adairville. https://www.phoenixglobalhumanitarian.org/our-executive-leadership  As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Born in Pakistan and raised in Southern California, & after only 9 months as Metro United Way's Director of Major & Legacy Gifts, she rose to this position, having previously served as Director for Louisville Metro's Office for Globalization-joining the mayor's team with over 15 yrs. as an experienced leader & public servant from various roles like UPS' Air Region Public Affairs & Communication Relations Supervisor where she was a liaison for the UPS Foundation; as well as Chief Academic Officer at Berea College; & other positions such as Middle School Math & Science teacher to Project Manager & Assistant Principal in public education. Sabeen has overcome obstacles of integrating into a new country while balancing 2 different cultures simultaneously, a recurring theme in her life she observes. Thus pledging to pay it forward by encouraging ALL people to succeed. Sabeen believes in empowering people to be part of the solution to challenges, teaching them to intentionally focus their energy on a positive direction, ensuring they make sensible choices, and thriving as trailblazers within their community. This enthusiasm led her to be recognized as Louisville's Business First Top 20 People to Know in Education & the Workforce & recognized again by Louisville's Business First for their Top 20 People to Know in Philanthropy. Sabeen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from CA. St. Univ. @ Long Beach, & a Master of Educ. degree in Ldrship & Admin. from the University of Louisville Her dedication to the community & involvement with various boards, including the World Affairs Council & Fund for the Arts. Beyond her professional interests, she enjoys travel, playing board games with her husband, cooking international cuisine—& spending quality time with her teenage son. Sabeen, from Pakistan to Southern California, to now the Commonwealth of KY.

On this podcast episode 78 Season 3 We talk about Young Buck explains Problems with 50 cent & G-Unit Situation , Former NBA Player Shawn Kemp Arrested & Released with no charges for Drive-By Shooting, Ron DeSantis bans Black History Books in Florida schools, 2yr Investigation finds Louisville Metro Police Department to be Racist + More | All Star Spotlight @everythingaboutbsimone2162 | Thing's I Never Knew Ft Vince Carter & Tracy Mcgrady (Inspired by @TonyBakercomedy ) | Something to watch & The Stock tip of the week Hosts @BuckBanditReno & @BuckBanditP Sponsors: @BuckBanditStudio & @BuckBanditClothing (Video Version on Youtube & Extended Audio Version on all Platforms) CONTACT BuckBanditStudio@gmail.com to Be A Sponsor --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckbanditpodcast/support

In this episode with artist Skylar Smith, we discuss creative process in relation to meditation. We also dialogue about ways to integrate spiritual practice into the art making experience itself. ---------------- 1st New Moon of 2023 ! Skylar's Website Skylar's Instagram Skylar Smith is an artist, curator, and educator. Her work deals with micro and macro perceptions of the natural world, and human-scale politics that influence perception. Smith's work has been exhibited regionally and internationally, including at The Parachute Factory, Lexington, KY; The Anne Wright Wilson Gallery at Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY; The Barr Gallery at Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN; Quappi Projects, Louisville, KY; The 1926 Gallery, Chicago, IL; Sanskriti Kendra Foundation, New Delhi, India; and at the Sanbarbh Residency, Partapur, India. She has completed Artist Residencies in India at Sanskriti Kendra and Sanbarbh Residency; and Colegio Trener, an elementary school in Lima, Peru. Smith has curated several exhibitions, including With Child at The Huff Gallery, Louisville, KY; Hangar Show at Cardinal Wings Hangar, Louisville, KY; Wallpaper at Stray Show, Chicago, IL; and Suspension at 1926 Gallery, Chicago, IL. In 2020 Smith curated BallotBox, a contemporary art exhibition examining past and present voting rights with support from Kentucky Foundation for Women, Louisville Metro, Louisville Visual Art, and Great Meadows Foundation. BallotBox was on display in Louisville Metro Hall and at 21c Museum Louisville through March 2021. In 2019 Smith was selected to participate in the ‘Hadley Creatives' fellowship program, and grants include Kentucky Foundation for Women ‘Artist Meets Activism', ‘Artist Enrichment', and ‘Advancing Democracy, Building Power' grants, Great Meadows Foundation ‘Artist Professional Development' grants, and a Great Meadows Foundation ‘Curatorial Travel' grant. She is a founding member of Kentucky College of Art + Design (KyCAD), and she has taught college-level art studio and art history courses for over a decade, in addition to teaching at non-profit and alternative-education venues. Smith has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is also a Certified Yoga Teacher. She is currently the Artist-In-Residence at Francis Parker School of Louisville. Smith resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and two daughters. *To stay up on releases and content surrounding the show check out my instagram *To contribute to the creation of this show, along with access to other exclusive content, consider joining my Patreon! Credits: Big Thanks to Matthew Blankenship of The Sometimes Island for the podcast theme music! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martin-l-benson/support

Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced Tuesday night that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump told a crowd gathered at Mar-a-Lago, his waterfront estate in Florida, where his campaign will be headquartered. Louisville Metro settled with Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, for $2 million on Monday, according to one of the parties who had been sued more than two years ago. Former Louisville Metro Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, who was shot in the thigh by Walker as police burst through the door the night of the raid at Taylor's apartment, confirmed the settlement to The Courier Journal and said he and the other individual officers named in two civil lawsuits were released from having to pay. Frederick Moore, an attorney representing Walker, said he couldn't confirm the settlement or comment on the specifics of Monday's federal court mediation until "details have been finalized." Elon Musk, the social media company's new owner, announced Saturday evening that Trump's Twitter account would be reinstated. Minutes later, the former president's profile was unbanned and his blue check mark was restored. The news comes days after Trump announced his presidential bid for 2024. He was banned from Twitter for inciting violence during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The decision marks both the highest profile and most controversial figure Musk has welcomed back to the social media platform since his turbulent $44 billion takeover of the company last month, which has been marked by severe cuts to both its workforce and revenue as many companies stopped advertising. That's NOT Christian is a podcast by four urban believers who discuss current events and push the envelope on traditional religious subjects with a touch of humor. ►Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatsNOTChristian/membership ►Shop: http://thatsnotchristian.com​​​ ► Telegram: https://t.me/thatsnotchristian​​​ ► Music by Ryan Little SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MmjRru​​​ ►Follow the Squad ANT: https://www.instagram.com/aptop25/​​​ JAY: https://www.instagram.com/jayacosta/​​​ JIMMY: https://www.instagram.com/jaeisla/​​​ SWITCH: https://www.instagram.com/switch_in_hd ►Podcast Equipment Streamyard: https://streamyard.com?pal=5046807178772480 Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2NP7s3G​​​ Logitech BRIO- https://amzn.to/379YCnN Samson​​ Q2U: https://amzn.to/3tcv2aW​​​ Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3tbxApJ​ Light​​ Stand: https://amzn.to/2NKbg69​​​ Smart Lights: https://amzn.to/3aeU5kW​ Gaming​​ Chair: https://amzn.to/36nnFn0​​​ DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links which allow us to receive a small commission when you click on a product links. This helps support the podcast and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #thatsnotchristian #trump2024 #breonnataylor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatsnotchristian/message

More Updates and charges for Louisville Metro police detective and officers for the botched raid in which resulted in Breonna Taylor's death. Ukraine-Russia war intensifies. Darya Dugin, daughter of Alexander Dugin, dies in car bomb which was believed to be intended for him. Has very close ties with Vladimir Putin. Is referred to as Putin's brain. In recent interviews and podcasts, the Game has stated not only is he as good as Eminem, he's better….Since has prompted him to release a diss track aimed straight at Eminem. I will keep everyone updated. Thanks for tuning in. All episodes are powered by The Venture Season Network Also follow on IG: @ventureseasonpodcast @AnthonyTazz

Chief Jerry Collins and Dr. Mariya Leyderman join Carry On from Louisville, KY to talk about the VALOR program (Veterans Aspiring to a Life Of Reform), a program at the Louisville Metro Correctional Department (LMDC) to help veterans reform their lives while in jail and position them for success upon release.

On this week's show, your host, Justin Mog, finally gets around to addressing the “gateway drug” to sustainability: Recycling! Our guest this week is Karen Maynard, Louisville Metro's Public Education Supervisor for the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste division and Louisville's Waste Management District. Listen in to learn how to Recycle Right in Louisville and get fantastic insights about where all our solid waste goes, how it is handled, and how you can reduce your own waste and divert more from the landfill. We cover:
- The Know Waste program & volunteer ambassadors; t
- The Recycle Coach app and how to use it; 
- How to Recycle Right;
- How to handle those hard to dispose items like: o Large Items – drop-off options o Batteries o Household Hazardous Waste o Construction debris - Illegal Dumping and what to do about it; - Backyard composting and how to get Earth Machine compost bins and rain barrels from the city at wholesale prices! Learn more: Know Waste Louisville: http://knowwastelouisville.org Recycle Coach: http://louisvilleky.gov/recyclecoach Recycling Drop-offs: http://louisvilleky.gov/recyclemap Pop-up Drop-offs: http://louisvilleky.gov/popups Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste: http://louisvilleky.gov/hazbin Illegal Dumping: http://louisvilleky.gov/illegaldumping Compost bin & Rainbarrel order form: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/z109wenq01kvbtk/ As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Sgt. Justin Witt, a veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department, joins host Michael Warren in Episode 12 of the podcast for a discussion on the importance of preparedness in law enforcement training. Witt shares personal stories and insights from his time breaking in as a new officer to the work he does now as a sergeant of a metro police department. Visit https://www.betweenthelineswithvirtualacademy.com (www.betweenthelineswithvirtualacademy.com) for more info about this episode. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. Mentioned in this episode: Virtual Academy At Virtual Academy, we are so much more than training. Visit www.virtualacademy.com today for more info.

On today's Zero Limits Podcast we chat to Sgt. John Mattingly who is a retired 21-year veteran with the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky.  Sgt. Mattingly spent most of his career in narcotics and violent crime unit. On March 13, 2021, Sgt. Mattingly was thrown into the national spotlight when he was shot while executing a search warrant at the residence of Breonna Taylor. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly was one of several Louisville Metro officers involved in executing a late-night "no-knock" warrant on March 13, 2020. During the raid, Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by Police and SGT Mattingly also received a gunshot wound to the leg striking his femoral artery. The national and worldwide exposure and protests that stemmed from that tragic evening were amplified by the death of George Floyd. The lack of transparency by the police department and city, allowed speculation and outright lies to be compounded by the media, social media, celebrities, and athletes. The book, "12 Seconds In The Dark: A Police Officer's Firsthand Account of the Breonna Taylor Raid," is Mattingly's telling of his 21-year police career, the night Taylor died and the fallout that followed. Let's Go!

Note:  I was battling a sinus infection, laryngitis and hiccups.  I apologize in advance. Officer John Mattingly's name has become synonymous with the name Breonna Taylor.  In this episode he opens up and shares details surrounding the raid at Ms. Taylor's home that most have not heard.  Officer Mattingly is very candid and drops some bombshells that should make us all think a little deeper about the raid. We also discuss Officer Mattingly's tell all book 12 Seconds in the Dark.  We hit a few of the high points, but this book is a must have if you'd like to have a fuller picture of what took place that night.  You will be amazed by what the authorities didn't tell you and what lies were allowed to float in the air that certainly led to violence in the city.   You can get your copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/12-Seconds-Dark-Officers-Firsthand/dp/1956007016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O0FBJ7QC6JGH&keywords=12+seconds+in+the+dark&qid=1653279808&sprefix=12+sec%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1   Be sure to support our sponsors: Eric Buchanan & Associates - https://www.buchanandisability.com/ Carlos Bail Bonding - https://www.bailbondsmanchattanooga.com/ The Blind Lady - https://www.blindlady.net If you'd like to be a sponsor, email us at 91what.podcast@gmail.com.

On this episode of Woke By Accident Podcast, we provide an update in the Breonna Taylor raid from March 2020. Brett Hankison, one of the former Louisville Metropolitian Police officer's trial is just beginning for recklessly firing into the neighbors' apartment during the raid. You can find the Woke By Accident Podcast here: Https://www.wokebyaccident.net and all streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c4challenge/message

This week, we bring you a very special live broadcast from the podcast studio at Lodgic Everyday Community, a non-profit co-working, childcare, dining, and event space at 552 E. Market Street, in the Gateway to NuLu building (http://lodgic.org). We kick it off with Marlesha Woods, Lodgic's Equity in Arts Director, who presents their InSightFull Business Accelerator 2022-2024 cohort. The recipients of this 2-year entrepreneurial catapult include: 1. Ian Williams and Airlea Williams of Reconcile Consulting. 2. Julia Youngblood of Youngblood Harmonizing Arts, and 3. Robin Garner of Robin G. Poetry. This initiative bolsters the works of community leaders that have imparted their talents and expertise within the Louisville Metro market, and now have shifted to full-time entrepreneurship. The triadic framework of the InSightFull Business Accelerator includes: workplace wellness, visual arts, and performing arts which illuminates the symbiotic relationship among identity and belonging in and outside of the workplace. It is imperative that we critically rethink the workplace environment from a posture of people empowerment and not just production. Most of our waking hours are spent working and in many cases co-working... why shouldn't the workplace be one of the healthiest spaces we encounter? Lodgic is addressing community needs and aspirations among co-learning, co-creating, co-working and collective building through a synergized lens of mental health awareness and multi-faceted arts. The modes in which they are providing sustainable community connections is by way of community education and expression in the form of thought-leadership workshops, DEI tutorials, virtual and live events, panel conversations, art exhibits, author readings, poetry open-mics, artists-residencies, and among other access points implementing metrics that dismantle gatekeeping barriers. Listen in as we sit down with the recipients of Lodgic's Equity in Arts InSightFull Business Accelerator 2022-2024: 1. Workplace Wellness Track: Ian Williams & Airlea Williams of Reconcile Consulting (https://reconcileconsulting.com/) "Ian & Airlea are incredibly insightful individuals that will help you find your strengths and passions. They will help you understand yourself and equip you for growth. I highly recommend both Ian, Airlea and their company for all your career coaching needs." ~ CEO Samaritan Pallet Goods 2. Visual Arts Track: Julia Youngblood of Youngblood Harmonizing Arts (https://youngbloodharmonizingarts.com/) https://youtu.be/kfeHzRFW4dk Julia Youngblood, former director of the Kentucky Center for the Arts' "ArtsReach" program, brings the arts to young people in Louisville community centers. 3. Performing Arts Track: Robin Garner of Robin G. Poetry (http://www.robingpoetry.com/) https://youtu.be/bIwQMTTgHj0 The talented author and spoken word poet Robin G. shares her insight on what it's like to balance a career, inspire others, while also being a mother. We wrap up the conversation by getting back together with Lodgic's CEO, Cheryl Farr. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com [Photo courtesy: Kenneth Woods]

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets you ready for another exciting year of work with the Louisville Sustainability Council! Listen in as we sit down with the LSC's Executive Director, Julia Murray, and Board Chair, Ellen Trahan, to discuss the launch of Solar Over Louisville; early planning for the 2022 Sustainability Summit; the development of an online Resource Library & Community Forum; and this year's Community Grant Program. The Louisville Sustainability Council's 2022 grant cycle is open. The Louisville Sustainability Fund offers grants to support innovative, entrepreneurial projects and programs to plan for the impact of climate change on our most vulnerable citizens, while supporting community equity and resilience. Applicants can review the application requirements and apply at https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/sustainabilityfund. Submissions are due by February 28, 2022 with notification of award by April 1, 2022. Anyone in the Louisville Metro area may apply, including, individuals, institutions, businesses and non-profit organizations. Students and entrepreneurs are especially encouraged to apply. The characteristics of winning submissions include: • Reduce GHG emissions, improve air quality, preserve natural resources, aid in ecosystem rehabilitation • Strengthen community connections • Create an equitable present and future • Promote environmental education and literacy • Provide a model for financially sustainable conservation • Demonstrate resilience in the face of climate change • Leverage grant funding to multiply impact • Reflect the vision and mission of the LSC Recipients will receive between $500 and $5,000 toward their project and will have access to LSC events, programs, mentors and the opportunity to partner their work with the LSC initiatives. During the 2021 grant cycle, over 21 applications were received and over And remember: The next virtual Green Drinks will be Wednesday, Feb. 16th at 6pm, featuring a storm chaser talking about climate change and disasters. The first in-person Green Drinks since the start of the pandemic will be on April 20th at the Seeds & Starts Sale run by Louisville Grows out at the Healthy House on Portland Avenue! Learn more and get involved at http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org More information about Solar Over Louisville and the Early Access form can be found at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/solar-over-louisville As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, wraps up 2021 and gets you ready to volunteer in the New Year with Sarah Flarsheim-Tyler, Volunteer Program Coordinator on the Community Engagement Team for Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation. You can get in touch with her, learn about all the volunteer opportunities and sign-up to help out in 2022 at http://bestparksever.com, or you can call 502-574-PARK during business hours. In this conversation, we discuss new developments and accomplishments throughout 2021, including the new collaboration with Metro Community Forestry for volunteer tree plantings in our urban core. Tune in to learn about other volunteer opportunities, including: • Community Growers - a volunteer gardening team that helps manage community center educational gardens • Park Ambassadors - volunteer who help lead projects and do community outreach at public events • Adopt A Park Program - a fun way for groups to get more involved by volunteering seasonally in a specific park • Recreational Volunteers - to help coach and referee youth sports programs (e.g. Youth Basketball starts January 10th) • Volunteers to help serve Dare to Care Kids Cafe at community centers • And mark your calendars to help out with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tree Planting downtown on Monday, January 17, 2022! And remember, the Division of Community Forestry can give your neighborhood association up to 50 free trees to plant along the right-of-way. The trees need to be planted by April 2022. Please contact the Division of Community Forestry to get started by emailing communityforestry@louisvilleky.gov. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about state and national politics. Guests: Ellen Williams, owner of a consulting and government relations firm; Colmon Elridge, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party; Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Louisville Metro councilmember; and Amy Wickliffe, legislative agent and partner with McCarthy Strategic Solutions.

Quotes 07:19 "Ever since Ferguson— every time there's a police-involved shooting in your agency— the first question you asked was: Mam, are they Black or White?" 10:31 "You can't just debunk the lies— That's all we asked for and I called them and said: Can we please just get some truths there? And we were told— No, we can't set precedent for future cases." 13:13 "Nobody searched for drugs. Nobody searched for money. Nobody searched for documents. And we know for sure the documents and money were there. Who knows about drugs? Kenneth Walker had 16-17 mins from the time the shooting happened before he finally came out." 18:37 "It's so misconstrued in the media. It's not me fighting you. It's me living to go home to my family. That's what the warrior mentality is about." --------------------------------- SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Louisville Metro PD Sgt. John Mattingly (Ret.) Christian. Conservative. Patriot. The killing of Breonna Taylor led to numerous protests against police brutality and racism. But this viral case had also been surrounded with misinformation. Sgt. Mattingly shares his personal encounter with the shooting incident and explains why an officer's warrior mentality is not a threat to the public. --------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS 00:45 Sgt. Mattingly recounts the Breonna Taylor-Kenneth Walker shooting 08:41 Misinformation surrounding the Breonna Taylor case 12:08 Why no drugs were found on site 17:22 Warrior Mentality: How it helps save police officers --------------------------------- RESOURCES National Police Association

Join us this week for a community conversation about the fate of the surplus Urban Government Center and the Paristown Green redevelopment proposal which is now in peril due to Louisville Metro's unwillingness to invest the matching funds necessary to move the project forward with all of the historic preservation and community benefits the city and neighbors have asked for. Joining Forward Radio programmer and Paristown Pointe homeowner, Justin Mog, are neighbors Sean Sinnott and Nick Mellen, along with Martina Kunnecke from Neighborhood Planning & Preservation, retired architect Steve Wiser, and two representatives of the Paristown Green project, Jeff Underhill and Sheri Rose, CEO / Executive Director of the Thrive Center Inc. (http://www.thrivecenterky.org). From the beginning, Underhill Associates (https://underhillassociates.com/) has committed to bringing about $50M to the project and have asked the city for 20% match. Due to new demands from the city, that funding gap now has grown to $13.7 million, or about 23% of the project's $58.9 million cost. Underhill has proposed using the city budget or American Rescue Plan Act funds, but the Fischer administration rebuked that idea in a May letter that gave the company until mid-June to put forth other ideas or it would end negotiations. What is needed now is the approval of 14 of the 26 Metro Council reps to direct investment to the project. Louisville Metro Council's Budget Committee has released a schedule for an initial committee meeting and public hearings on Louisville's use of American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery (“ARP”) Funds. Louisville Metro is receiving $388 million and more than $340 Million has yet to be appropriated. In the next two weeks, the committee will have three hearings across the community to take public comments about the use of ARP funds. Speakers may sign up before the start of each meeting to speak for a maximum of five minutes. The meeting schedule is: Saturday, July 17th, 11am - 1pm at UofL's ShelbyHurst Campus, Founders Union Building - Meeting Room 201, 9001 Shelbyville Road Monday, July 19th, 6:30-8:30pm, Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway Monday, July 26th, 6-8pm, West Broadway Church of Christ, 3921 West Broadway An online form for written comments is also available at https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/zmw8u5j0366emk/ WDRB covered some of the costs and frustrations associated with the city's failure to move the redevelopment project forward: https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/public-costs-grow-as-urban-government-center-site-remains-vacant/article_81171c1e-db5f-11eb-999a-0fbdd500f177.html The Citizens' Coalition 4 Land Use Reform is a metro-wide group which has been monitoring Metro's questionable land use patterns since last autumn. They are raising public awareness (and response) to development that does not serve the community well. Their bimonthly meeting occurs every other Tuesday in the evening by Zoom. The whole community is invited to sit in, listen and learn as neighborhood advocates describe their challenges with subpar development proposals. The next is scheduled for Tuesday July 13 at 5:30pm, the again on July 27th. To get involved, contact Martina Kunnecke at nppkentuckiana@gmail.com. On Truth to Power each week, we gather Forward Radio programmers and friends to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at forwardradio.org

Solutions to Violence features State Legislator Attica Scott. Attica Scott graduated from Knoxville College with a bachelor's degree in political science, and earned a graduate degree from the University of Tennessee in communications. She worked as a community organizer on the issues of racial equality and criminal justice. She was elected to the Louisville Metro council 2014. Attica Scott was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2020. She represents Kentucky House District 41 and is a member of the House Elections committee, the Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the Judiciary Committee, the Education committee and the Natural Resources and Energy committee.

The presumed frontrunner is suddenly out. Another candidate picks up a key endorsement. A moderate Republican enters the fray. And there are likely more announcements ahead. WDRB political reporter Lawrence Smith discusses recent developments in the 2022 race to succeed Greg Fischer as Louisville Metro mayor. What does David James' exit mean for the race? Why is Barbara Sexton-Smith working for Craig Greenberg instead of mounting her own campaign? Does J'town Mayor Bill Dieruf have a path to victory as a Republican? Smith tackles these questions and more.  

WDRB's Jason Riley and Travis Ragsdale discuss their recent story about incidents in which Louisville Metro homicide unit personnel are alleged to have been drunk on the job or at the office, and the police department's lackluster internal investigation of the claims. Background: ATF agent claims Louisville homicide chief was drinking before Kroger hate crime murders

Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the week's news, including the economic impact of COVID-19 on the Kentucky Derby in Louisville and a Dept. of Justice investigation into the Louisville police department. Guests: Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Darcy Costello, Louisville Courier Journal; and Mark Vanderhoff, WLKY in Louisville.

Assistant Director of Recreation and culinary expert, Ben Johnson joined us for our latest episode to talk about the reopening community centers. This will provide a safe area for children across Louisville Metro. We also learned about his upcoming cooking series, Dine and Dash starting in July.

The Biden administration has announced it will investigate the Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky's mask requirement is adjusted and the approval of a disaster declaration for Kentucky.

On today’s episode Alex talks to us about buying land. Should you invest in land? How can you find a good deal on land? And what are the possible pitfalls? Later she sits down with Amanda Jessee of Louisville Metro. Amanda gives insight in how to turn a run-down lot into your dream business.Have a question of your own? Call and leave us a voicemail at 502-444-LOVE. We’ll answer your questions and might include it in a future episode. Don’t forget to subscribe or leave a review for the show! It helps other people find the show. Thanks for supporting us. Instagram: @LovetheAgentFacebook: Love the Agentwww.lovetheagent.com Support Love The Agent by supporting our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by: Murphey and Associates in Louisville, KYClay Venues in Colorado Springs, CO

This week on Sustainability Now!, we take a critical look at the place Forward Radio calls home: Broadway! Michael King, Director of Louisville Metro’s Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability joins Justin Mog for a conversation about reimagining Broadway as a safer, more functional and pleasant place for everyone. Broadway All the Way is a visionary transportation planning process to re-imagine the entire corridor from Shawnee Park to Baxter Avenue prioritizing safety, mobility, accessibility and equity. Reshaping the corridor into a sustainable complete street with an emphasis on premium transit will create a vibrant public realm that stimulates economic growth, health, wellness, connection to jobs and vital services, and overall quality of life. Metro’s team has developed a series of draft plans for the four unique sections of Broadway and seeks to better understand community priorities for Broadway, now and in the future. The public is invited to complete a 10-15 minute survey covering issues such as transit and bus stops, crosswalks, lighting, green infrastructure, sidewalks and multi-use paths, parking, and public plazas and gathering spaces. Submit your feedback for the Broadway All The Way reimaging process at http://broadwayalltheway.org See the draft plan at http://broadwayalltheway.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Phase_1_Summary_Presentation.pdf As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Spoke with Dr. Robin Engel Director of International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and University of Cincinnati Center for Police Research and Policy, and Sgt Justin Witt of Louisville Metro about how the police world is now attempting to fund and train more deescalation techniques and using data to maneuver the deescalation due it being a evolving subject.https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/engelrs

Talking cities, food, travel and more with our friend and fellow Patrick, Patrick Hallahan of My Morning Jacket. We also discuss some local issues around the potential unwinding of some of our pandemic-induced car-free park in Louisville Metro.

In the early morning hours of March 13, 2020 in the state of Kentucky Breonna Taylor, 26, was executed by three Louisville Metro police officers as she slept in bed in her apartment. Today marks exactly one year later. Omar Moore on what must be done to pursue justice in the name of Breonna Taylor. An important, must-listen episode. March 13, 2021. Featured in this episode: The Instagram page of Tamika Palmer, mother of Breonna Taylor: tamikalpalmer The Breonna Taylor Foundation website: https://breonnataylorfoundation.org Daniel Cameron, Kentucky Attorney General, is up for re-election in 2023. https://bit.ly/3vmogQQ NEW: Embroidered THE POLITICRAT jackets to buy now! Here: https://bit.ly/2OOimXQ Boys won't be boys — https://bit.ly/30wY1ZM No Means HELL NO! — https://bit.ly/30wcLrJ The San Francisco Sunset t-shirt. Featuring the actual San Francisco sunset photo Omar Moore took. No photoshop. As is. Now at THE POLITICRAT daily podcast store: https://bit.ly/3vcXzhw The Audio Experience Series. NEW. NOW. Get your ears into THIS! Buy now at THE POLITICRAT daily #podcast store: https://bit.ly/38bpuVe The Love In Retro Series. NEW. NOW. Show your love. Wear your love. Right here. Right now at THE POLITICRAT daily #podcast store: https://bit.ly/3uTaULP The Kings And Queens Series. NEW. NOW. All hail! (I hope Meghan Markle gets to see this somehow, because Queen Sophia Charlotte never will.) Add to your regality. Right now at THE POLITICRAT daily #podcast store: https://bit.ly/30u8KnX HARK! Who goes there?? Behold THE HAND...OF SOUL.... Now at THE POLITICRAT daily #podcast store. Buy now! https://bit.ly/3kQDN6D THE POLITICRAT Daily Podcast Store: Dude, Where's My Stimulus Check? t-shirt. Order it now! https://bit.ly/37UEPZR Sign up now for affordable healthcare at https://healthcare.gov. (You have until early May 2021. Do not delay. Sign up today!) JUST ARRIVED: New merchandise at THE POLITICRAT daily podcast online store: Equal Rights Amendment t-shirts: https://bit.ly/3bUhEAb The Politicrat Daily Podcast Hoodies: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.com/collections/hoodies UPDATE!!!!! ATTENTION ATTENTION!!!!!——— ******EVEN MORE MERCHANDISE! MORE new products—all designed by Omar Moore available right now at THE POLITICRAT DAILY PODCAST ONLINE SHOP. Buy now!: https://bit.ly/36WIDJC and film series: https://bit.ly/3pZYY7b YouTube Ad for The Politicrat Daily Podcast Online Store - https://bit.ly/3rrx8Sq The website for The Politicrat Daily Podcast: ThePoliticrat.com SITE: WRITING MOORE: https://writingmoore.com FULL VIDEO (Feb. 3): THE POLITICRAT VIDEOCAST—Two Brits Having A Laugh. A conversation with U.K. broadcaster Farzana Chaudry. February 10, 2021. https://bit.ly/3rS1ZHQ The Politicrat Facebook page: bit.ly/3bU1O7c Please SUBSCRIBE to these: MOORE THOUGHTS: moore.substack.com Moore On Medium: medium.com/@omooresf The Politicrat YouTube page: bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: https://politicrat.politics.blog PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to this to this podcast! Follow/tweet Omar at: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

Today's Kentucky Headlines include the announcement of four new regional vaccine centers and the a commission's report on the Louisville Metro Police Department is revealed.

Last year was a rough one for the Louisville economy (and Downtown Louisville in particular) because so many events were canceled . But things are hopefully looking up.On this week's episode of the Access Louisville podcast, we talk about some events that are on the calendar for Louisville Metro in 2021. These include public events like the Kentucky Derby, as well as more industry-focused small events. You can read about the top 15 events here. We also talk about some events that are notably missing.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services as well as on LouisvilleBusinessFirst.com

WDRB reporters Jason Riley and Travis Ragsdale explain the recent decision by Louisville Metro police to fire two more officers in the Breonna Taylor case. Why is the agency only now starting the process of terminating the officers, and what questions are still unanswered nearly a year after the tragedy? 

In the wake of national criticism surrounding the Breonna Taylor shooting, Louisville Metro Police Department Interim Chief Yvette Gentry talks about use of force issues and her plans to bring transparency, accountability, and equity to the agency.

K.A. Owens interviews Demi Bechtloff of Campaign Zero Kentucky. She describes her organization and reviews recent Louisville Metro Council decision to approve new contract between Louisville Metro and the Fraternal Order of Police.

#RIP Breonna Taylor was a young 26 year old woman who was killed in her home while sleeping by 3 Louisville Metro police office that were not charged in her murder. This is a look into her case, some of the rumors, and my opinion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbgnd/message

A decision was made in Kentucky regarding charges in the Breonna Taylor case. No officers were directly charged with her death. Protesters took to the streets last night and two Louisville Metro officers were shot. Both officers are expected to recover. We discuss the timeline of events in the Breonna Taylor case, which played a major role in the charges or lack there of in this case. We also dive into which claims were proven false based on the new information in the timeline, witness accounts, and records. VB breaks it down, shares his thoughts, and hears yours.

Mayor Greg Fischer discusses the limiting of the State Fair and other events at the KFEC, the need for federal aid not only on the state level but for localities like Louisville Metro, how to make the citizens feel safe amid rising violence across the city and the retirement of more LMPD officers, and the possibility of federal agents being deployed to Louisville after the release of the results of the Breonna Taylor investigation...

Mayor Greg Fischer discusses the limiting of the State Fair and other events at the KFEC, the need for federal aid not only on the state level but for localities like Louisville Metro, how to make the citizens feel safe amid rising violence across the city and the retirement of more LMPD officers, and the possibility of federal agents being deployed to Louisville after the release of the results of the Breonna Taylor investigation...

WDRB.com criminal justice reporter Jason Riley discusses explosive allegations by Breonna Taylor's family that the 26-year-old's shooting death at the hands of Louisville Metro police stems from a mayoral-led redevelopment project in west Louisville. Riley also discusses his story about how the police 'internal' investigator who convinced Taylor's boyfriend Kenneth Walker to talk without a lawyer present hours after the March 13 shooting then testified against Walker as he was charged with murder.

On this week’s Truth To Power, we gather folks into the virtual studio for a community conversation about food, agriculture, solidarity, justice, and autonomy. Forward Radio’s Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) and Hart Hagan (The Climate Report / Let’s Talk) discuss these issues with Stephen Bartlett, Director of Forward Radio Community Partner, Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville (http://salouisville.org). He’s also an active member of the Black Lives Matter movement, and works with the Common Earth Gardens at 3130 Millers Lane (volunteer days start later in July on Tuesdays 6-8pm). Common Earth Gardens is dedicated to the empowerment and improved quality of life of refugee families and Louisville communities through agricultural opportunities. The program bolsters mental and physical health, community integration and access to healthy food and supplemental income. Common Earth Gardens supports self-reliance by facilitating access to land, culturally-appropriate training, community education, technical assistance and opportunities for supplemental income in Louisville, KY. Common Earth Garden’s goals are to empower refugee participants to: - Utilize their extensive agricultural skills and experience to reduce food costs - Continue traditions from their homelands that will ease acculturation to the Louisville Metro area - Build entrepreneurial skills and supplement family income by selling produce through local outlets Common Earth Gardens, formerly the Refugee Agriculture Partnership Program (RAPP) was started in 2007 by Lauren Goldberg and Stephen Bartlett within the Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR). The first sites established for refugee agriculture were the 7th Street Community Garden and the Southside Community Garden. In 2014, the RAPP program moved to be a program of Catholic Charities of Louisville and supported the establishment of Maplewood Apartments Garden, Francis Center Garden, St. Ignatius Community Garden and Bethany United Garden. Currently, Common Earth Gardens supports six sites. On Truth to Power each week, we gather Forward Radio programmers and friends to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Sunday at 4pm, Monday at 2pm, and Tuesday at 9am on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

Here it is you guys! In this episode of the Police Softball Video Podcast, “Rankings and How They Come to Be,” we are diving into the ins and outs of the tough decisions that are made behind the scenes when it comes to ranking teams, the competition committee’s challenges, and some police softball tournaments that are coming up. Host Trini Trinidad of the SA Law along with co-host, Joe Monahan, Coach of the Missouri Lawmen, are featuring Mike Cornell from Demarini/Louisville Slugger, Steve with the Nitro and member of the PS.com Competition Committee, Justin Witt of the Louisville Metro, and surprise guest. This is one you won't want to miss! OUR WEBSITE IS FINALLY UP & TICKETS ARE ON SALE!! Visit the Keepers of the Peace website for more information on our conference. www.keepersofthepeace.com Trini Trinidad WEBSITE COMING SOON! www.trinitrinidad.com Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! You can view the Police Softball Video/Podcast on: Trini's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriniTrinidad Trini's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trini.trinidad.10 You can listen anytime on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-po... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RSaK7n... TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--R... Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/f36075f0-7dee-... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=536047 Overcast

Man who recorded murder of Ahmaud Arbery living in fear; North Carolina Deputy fired after terrorizing black family; Louisville Metro police officer resigns amid allegations of racially biased policing Support the show via: Venmo - sgtdorseyspeaks Cash App - $sgtdorseyspeaks Paypal - sgtcheryldorsey Sgt Dorsey’s Autobiography available ~ http://bit.ly/2AGhYmQ IG @sgtcheryldorsey Please checkout Custom Tie Dye - Hoodies, T-shirts, Coffee Mugs and more @Boss.inkk_ on IG For over two decades, Retired Los Angeles Police Department(LAPD) Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units in all four Bureaus within the City of Los Angeles; South, Central, West and Valley. In addition to various patrol division assignments, Sgt. Dorsey was assigned to the infamous gang unit in Operations South Bureau; known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.) under the command of Police Chief Daryl F. Gates Sgt. Dorsey is a highly sought police expert on significant criminal justice issues making national headlines. She has been a frequent commentator on CNN, Fox News, OWN, CNN International, HLNTV, Law and Crime Network, Inside Edition, MSNBC as well as appearing on KPCC, Democracy Now, Tom Joyner Morning Show and KABC Talk Radio w/ Dr. Drew. Sgt. Dorsey has also been seen on Brazilian TVGlobo, Tavis Smiley, Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil and TD Jakes Shows, BET Network’s docu-series “Finding Justice” as well as TV Crime Series; “It Takes A Killer”, “Corrupt Crimes” and “Dead Files”. Cheryl Dorsey has written an autobiography entitled, “Black and Blue, The Creation of A Social Advocate" which chronicles her 20- year LAPD journey. “Black and Blue, The Creation of A Social Advocate" is available on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Black-Blue-Creation-Social-Advocate/dp/1725511819

Man who recorded murder of Ahmaud Arbery living in fear; North Carolina Deputy fired after terrorizing black family; Louisville Metro police officer resigns amid allegations of racially biased policingSupport the show via:Venmo - sgtdorseyspeaksCash App - $sgtdorseyspeaksPaypal - sgtcheryldorseySgt Dorsey’s Autobiography available ~ http://bit.ly/2AGhYmQIG @sgtcheryldorsey Please checkout Custom Tie Dye - Hoodies, T-shirts, Coffee Mugs and more @Boss.inkk_ on IGFor over two decades, Retired Los Angeles Police Department(LAPD) Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units in all four Bureaus within the City of Los Angeles; South, Central, West and Valley. In addition to various patrol division assignments, Sgt. Dorsey was assigned to the infamous gang unit in Operations South Bureau; known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.) under the command of Police Chief Daryl F. GatesSgt. Dorsey is a highly sought police expert on significant criminal justice issues making national headlines. She has been a frequent commentator on CNN, Fox News, OWN, CNN International, HLNTV, Law and Crime Network, Inside Edition, MSNBC as well as appearing on KPCC, Democracy Now, Tom Joyner Morning Show and KABC Talk Radio w/ Dr. Drew.Sgt. Dorsey has also been seen on Brazilian TVGlobo, Tavis Smiley, Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil and TD Jakes Shows, BET Network’s docu-series “Finding Justice” as well as TV Crime Series; “It Takes A Killer”, “Corrupt Crimes” and “Dead Files”.Cheryl Dorsey has written an autobiography entitled, “Black and Blue, The Creation of A Social Advocate" which chronicles her 20- year LAPD journey.“Black and Blue, The Creation of A Social Advocate" is available on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Black-Blue-Creation-Social-Advocate/dp/1725511819

The Louisville Pride Foundation (LPF) and Mayor Greg Fischer meet for a virtual “Community Conversation” on COVID-19: How Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is dealing with the repercussions of the Corona Virus. Sit down with LPF's Executive Director, Mike Slaton, Kendall Boyd, and Mayor Fischer as they engage in a discussion on how the city of Louisville's focus on resilience, equity, and compassion has helped during this pandemic; how they're responding, what they've learned, and how they're helping. You don't want to miss it!

On the Access Hour this week, your host, Justin Mog, explores a couple unrelated topics of great importance right now: COVIDeniers and the U.S. Census. In the first half of the show, we dive into COVIDeniers - the overlaps between coronavirus denial, climate denial, and the dark money behind it all with investigative journalist Steve Horn from the DeSmog Blog. Read his April 20th article, COVID-19 'Liberate' Groups Are the Same Ones Pushing Climate Denial at https://www.desmogblog.com/2020/04/20/covid-19-liberate-conservative-groups-climate-denial. Thanks to our sister station in Madison, Wisconsin, WORT-fm, for this interview. Check them out at https://www.wortfm.org/ In part 2, we shift gears and share with you an early February episode of “Park It Here,” Louisville Parks & Recreation’s podcast, featuring Catalina Cordova the Municipal Census Coordinator for the Louisville Metro, and Assistant Director of the Parks department, Ben Johnson. Listen as they share their insight and experience working on the Census and how it impacts daily life around the country. Find the Park It Here podcast at https://soundcloud.com/park-it-here The Access Hour airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Wednesday at 2pm and repeats Thursdays at 11am and Fridays at 1pm. Find us at http://forwardradio.org If you’ve got something you’d like to share on community radio through the Access Hour, whether it’s a recording you made or a show you’d like to do on a particular topic, community, artistic creation, or program that is under-represented in Louisville’s media landscape, just go to http://forwarradio.org, click on Participate and pitch us your idea. The Access Hour is your opportunity to take over the air waves to share your passion. The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

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. 

On this edition of Park It Here we talked to Catalina Cordova the Municipal Census Coordinator for the Louisville Metro, and Assistant Director of the Parks department, Ben Johnson. Listen as they share their insight and experience working on the Census and how it impacts daily life around the country.

Dr. Allison S. Smith continues her talk about 'Louisville Metro's Action on Sustainability'. She is the Brownfields Program Manager and Community Engagement Strategist for Louisville Metro’s Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability. Dr. Smith spoke at Bellarmine University on October 17 2019 as part of their 'Sustainability Series'. To hear the first part of her talk listen to our Nov 11 2019 episode. Thanks to Beth Bell and Dr. Martha Carlson Mazur of the Bellarmine Department of Environmental Studies for making this broadcast possible. Bench Talk is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for relevant links: www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadi…ef=page_internal

We welcomed Sam Newton to the show this week!  Sam was the communications director for the Beshear/Coleman campaign, and he talked to us about his year on the campaign trail including how Andy Beshear led the team, how the campaign focused on their message, and even some stories about the bus tour with all 7 Democratic candidates plus some guests! This week, Meredith Scalos sat in for Jazmin, who was away.  Robert and Meredith spoke about Matt Jones opting out of a run for U.S. Senate as well as the Beshear administration's transition team.  Also discussed include Louisville Metro's surplus and a report from a committee looking at public assistance in Louisville.

Dr. Allison S. Smith continues her talk about 'Louisville Metro's Action on Sustainability'. She is the Brownfields Program Manager and Community Engagement Strategist for Louisville Metro’s Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability. Dr. Smith spoke at Bellarmine University on October 17, 2019 as part of their 'Sustainability Series'. To hear the first part of her talk listen to our Nov 11, 2019 episode. Thanks to Beth Bell and Dr. Martha Carlson Mazur of the Bellarmine Department of Environmental Studies for making this broadcast possible. Bench Talk is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for relevant links: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/ Bench Talk: The Week in Science | Brownfields in Louisville (Dr. Allison Smith cont.) | Nov 18, 2019 by Forward Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Hear Dr. Allison S. Smith talk about 'Louisville Metro's Action on Sustainability'. She is the Brownfields Program Manager and Community Engagement Strategist for Louisville Metro’s Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability. Dr. Smith spoke at Bellarmine University on October 17 2019 as part of their 'Sustainability Series'. Thanks to Beth Bell and Dr. Martha Carlson Mazur of the Bellarmine Department of Environmental Studies for making this broadcast possible. Public-domain music is by Dee Yan Key: 'Cosmopolitan-Margarita-Bellini'. Bench Talk is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for relevant links: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/ Bench Talk: The Week in Science | Louisville's Response to Climate Change | Nov 11, 2019 by Forward Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Hear Dr. Allison S. Smith talk about 'Louisville Metro's Action on Sustainability'. She is the Brownfields Program Manager and Community Engagement Strategist for Louisville Metro’s Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability. Dr. Smith spoke at Bellarmine University on October 17 2019 as part of their 'Sustainability Series'. Thanks to Beth Bell and Dr. Martha Carlson Mazur of the Bellarmine Department of Environmental Studies for making this broadcast possible. Public-domain music is by Dee Yan Key: 'Cosmopolitan-Margarita-Bellini'. Bench Talk is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for relevant links: www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal

Career coaching is a popular and in-demand coaching niche, and in today’s episode, we’ll give you a helpful road map with the information you need to start coaching clients. Whether your prospects are jobless or desire a career change, you can help them get the job or career they most want.   Tune in to learn how to: Reach out to the 2/3 of the workforce is not engaged or excited about their work Explore 3 primary areas in which you can work with your clients and get paid to do more than career coaching Employ practical tools that bolster effective career coaching, so you can provide the best services to your clients Find the specific clients who hire career coaches, so you can launch your new niche   About Evelyn Kaufman:   Helping others design a career and life they can be passionate about is what Evelyn enjoys most. She is energetic, yet thought-provoking Coach having received training from the Institute of Life Coach Training, and the Career Coach Academy. She is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Career Management Coach, and Certified Career Direct Consultant. Evelyn has over 30 years of experience in the corporate and business world and holds an MBA. With a desire to help others be the best they can be, Evelyn developed a program called The GPS Coach™. This program helps professionals create intention, focus, and strategy in order to reach their career destination. GPS stands for Get Positioned for Success. As a Trainer and Workshop presenter, her topics include Why Can’t You be Normal, Like Me? Living Your Mission, Career Branding, and Avoiding Career Derailment. Evelyn works with a variety of local businesses, national companies, and non-profit organizations including: Interpersonal Healthcare Solutions LLC, UPS, The Center for Non-Profit Excellence, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Necole’s Place, Worthington Fire District, and Ford Assembly Plant. Evelyn is a member of the International Coach Federation, ICF Ohio Valley Coaches, and Christian Coaches Network. Giving back to her community, Evelyn has served as a volunteer senior arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau and worked with middle school children with Junior Achievement. Evelyn is very active in her church having served in the New Member ministry and Care ministry for a number of years. She lives with her husband, Gerald in the Louisville Metro area. Connect with Evelyn at: www.thegpscoach.com, or get her Free Career Assessment at https://www.thegpscoach.com/free-career-assessment/.   Click “Subscribe” to see any embedded links   Show Notes: http://professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com/205   http://professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com/ 

This week Robert spoke to Penelope Peavler and Carly Muetterties about a project sponsored by Frazier History Museum, JCPS, Louisville Metro, and other partners called "What is a vote worth", celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment (women's suffrage) and calling Kentuckians to action.  It was a great conversation! This week, Morgan Eaves joined Robert to talk about the news, including stories about the Fairness Campaign at the State Fair, President Trump and Bernie Sanders visiting Kentucky, Gov. Bevin getting it wrong about teacher protests, and the improving situation of the state's pension systems.

On this week's episode of Podcast from Washington, Ian Goldstein discusses NACCHO Model Practice award winners and de Beaumont Foundation's 40 Under 40 in Public Health. He also talks about the disaster relief package and public health infrastructure bills introduced in the House.  Later in the program, Ian Goldstein sat down with Hospital Preparedness Coordinator for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness Amanda Hunter. They discussed Hepatitis A outbreaks in the Louisville area and the role of the hospital preparedness coordinator. They also discussed the role of the hospital preparedness coordinator in a mass casualty event.  

Attorney General of the Commonwealth and candidate for Governor Andy Beshear gave his opinion on “ambush legislation” like the Governor’s pension/sewage bill and whether or not political entities (like Louisville Metro government) should make public the corporate recipients of entertainment items (Derby tickets, etc.). He also discussed the creation of a statewide grand jury and why it would benefit the Commonwealth.

Tina Ward Pugh is hard to miss. She's a brilliant presence, with her bright colored clothing and bracelets that jingle when she speaks. She's hard to miss, too, because she's been advocating for women in Louisville for decades now. A former social worker, District 9 Councilwoman, and Hillary Clinton campaigner, she now works for metro government's Office for Women. Councilman Coan talks with her about her new job, and how the Office will continue their mission of empowering women in our city. Visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-women for more information on the Office of Women.

Food writer. World traveler. Courier-Journal restaurant critic. Proud District 8 resident. That's how Louisville resident and life-long Kentuckian Lindsey McClave describes herself. In this episode of Eight More Miles, she joins Councilman Coan to talk about our city's food scene, her favorite restaurants in the Highlands, and how food has the power to both create - and connect people to - a sense of place. Read more about Lindsey and her food adventures here: http://www.lindseymcclave.com/

After a successful corporate career, a period of loss, and raising millions of dollars for local nonprofits and arts organizations, Barbara Sexton Smith never expected to hold elected office. But now that she's Councilwoman for District 4, its her experiences outside of government that makes her the best person for the job. District 4 is home to both some of the most economically challenged areas and the most expensive development projects in the city. It's this dichotomy that makes her district one of the challenging in the city, and why her mandate is to connect people in her district to each other and to their government. For more information on Barbara Sexton Smith and District 4, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-4

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about the presence of resource officers in Jefferson County and other public schools, what needs to be done to lessen the murder rate in the Louisville Metro, the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth, underage criminals receiving anonymity, the sexual harassment demands of government employees made by Governor Bevin, and the Governor’s involvement in the firing of Tom Jurich from the University of Louisville.

Louisville sports is more than just a game; it's an identity, and one that's embedded into Councilman Coan sits down with sports journalist Mike Rutherford, a Louisville native and law school dropout who started Louisville sports blog Card Chronicle, now owned by SB Nation and Vox Media. Together, they talk about the potential of sports - and endeavors like the new Louisville FC stadium - to both build community within our city, as well elevate the status of Kentucky in the eyes of the rest of the world. Read some of Mike's work at: www.cardchronicle.com.

Major Aubrey Gregory is the brand new commander of the Louisville Metro Police Department's Fifth Division, which includes the Highlands, Crescent Hill, and the Irish Hill neighborhoods, among many others. Though overall crime is down in the Fifth Division and across the city, Major Gregory says the opioid crisis continues to contribute to higher rates of burglaries, arrests, and medical emergencies in the Fifth Division - though he also says the LMPD can't arrest their way out of the crisis. Major Gregory and Councilman Coan also talk about their "wish list" for the area, including lighted alleyways, cameras, and extra personnel to help keep residents of District 8 safe. For more information on the Louisville Metro Police Department's Fifth Division, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/police/fifth-division

The relationship between government and media is the bedrock of democracy. Here, Councilman Coan about that relationship with the Courier-Journal's Metro Government reporter, Philip Bailey. They also talk about how government can be more transparent with the media, what it really means to be "off the record," and what makes a story newsworthy.

How do you grow a city? And can too much growth be a bad thing? Mary Ellen Wiederwohl is the Chief of Louisville Forward, a "super department" that focuses on the economic and community development of Possibility City. Here, she talks with Councilman Coan about the things that make Louisville unique (like bourbon!), harnessing Kentucky's natural assets (the Ohio River), and place-making as economic development (think Highlands). For more info about Mary Ellen and Louisville Forward, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward

Driven by the desire to make a contribution to his community, Louisville-native Tom Owen serves as councilman for Metro Council District 8 in his hometown. Owen was elected as one of the original council members of the newly formed Louisville Metro government in 2002. He had previously served as an alderman in the Louisville Board of Alderman from 1990–1998. In addition to his role as councilman, he participates in several Metro planning committees. Owen has been a professor at the University of Louisville since 1968. He is a well-known local historian and activist, leading many historic tours of Louisville landmarks. He frequently contributes to television and radio, and also has a number of videos of his “walking history tours” of the city. Owen has received several awards, including a distinguished service award from the Louisville Historical League and an Outstanding University of Louisville Employee award. Owen is passionate about biking, recycling and public transit in Louisville. He also holds a Bachelor of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kentucky Wesleyan.

Joan Riehm has dedicated her life to making Louisville a better place to live and work. She has spent most of her career in the public sector, first with the city of Louisville, then for the state of Kentucky and currently with Louisville Metro government as deputy mayor. Riehm is also vice chair of the Alliance for Regional Stewardship. Riehm assisted in several of Louisville’s largest government transitions including the merger of city/county school systems and desegregation in 1975 and later as the lead for the Louisville/Jefferson County government merger in 2002. She graduated from Bellarmine University and has master’s degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Louisville. Riehm is passionate about women’s issues, education, the environment, and the beautification of Louisville. She helped launch Benchmark 2000, a project to document the status of women and girls in Jefferson County, which led to the creation of Women 4 Women. In memoriam: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?pid=101671496

Greetings and Salutations to my Wildlings on the Wildernet! Today's episode is the first of a special TWO-PART conversation with Christian Thompson of Falling In Reverse. Christian and Sean sit down over a gallon of water and a pint of Yuengling to catch up on old times, and discuss Christian's long journey from Louisville Metro to Los Angeles County. Christian talks about learning guitar, Myspace connections, the art of the sleeveless t-shirt, his influences, the dangers of economical brewskies, cutting teeth in local bands, moving to California, skating vert, and ultimately becoming the guitarist for Falling In Reverse. Christian also gives his insights on the new record, his contributions to the album, and what it's like having an album at the top of the Billboard Charts! Tune in and get wild for Part One of our conversation on the Sean Vs Wild Podcast!   Christian's Links: http://www.fallinginreverse.com http://www.facebook.com/fallinginreverse BUY "COMING HOME" ON iTUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/coming-home/id1195255598   Sean's Links: Site - http://www.seanvswild.com Itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-vs.-wild/id1192530869 Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast Twitter - @SeanVsWild   Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

Brandon Coan is the metro councilman for district 8, which covers the Highlands area of Louisville. He's got some great philosophies on leadership that center around empowering others and raising awareness for what people can chance within their community and their own lives. Have a listen- some great tips on getting involved! Visit TinyURL.com/SubscribeD8 to get updated on everything he's got going on, as well as his community action plan!

State senator Morgan McGarvey joins Councilman Coan to talk about current issues facing Kentucky state government, the similarities and differences between city and state offices, and how he decided on a career in politics instead of journalism.

What makes a great leader, and how do you know the decision you make is the right one? District 8 Councilman Brandon Coan talks with Mayor for Life Jerry Abramson about his time as Louisville mayor for over two decades, then as Lieutenant Governor under Steve Beshear, and later as White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Barack Obama.