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On Track brings you news and conversations about what matters most to you. We meet people who enrich our community, and take a closer look at the issues that challenge us, in Louisville, Southern Indiana and more. Stay on track, with LPM.
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The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is a podcast hosted by Sharon Nelson, president of Sensei Enterprises, and Jim Calloway, Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program. Each month, Nelson and Calloway invite noted legal technologists, authors, and lecturers to address a different topic related to lawyers and technology.
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Music Music Music is a podcast all about independent music. It has a very straightforward format: three independent artists; three tracks. Join composer Gareth Davies as he shines the spotlight on the music that isn’t backed by labels and publishers. He wants to hear it, play it and help get independent music into people’s ears.
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Welcome to the Hospitality Coach podcast, where I have the privilege of engaging in captivating conversations with Hospitality Giants, uncovering their unique experiences, challenges, and invaluable insights. This podcast is a treasure trove of wisdom, featuring an array of guests from various sectors of the hospitality industry. From seasoned hotel managers to accomplished food and beverage experts, event planners, and beyond, we bring you a diverse range of voices, each with their own rema ...
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Soccer pride is building in Louisville and Racing Louisville is at the center of it. From big wins on the field to growing hometown support, how is this young club shaping the city’s sports identity? We’ll be talking with Head Coach Bev Yanez and Team Captain Arin Wright about the team, their journey, and what’s ahead this season.…
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What is music education, and why is it so beneficial for young people, even if they’re not musicians? We’re joined by vocalist, songwriter and educator Kiana Del, LPM’s Engagement Manager for Music Education, to talk about teaching music to kids, how it shapes their growth, and why access and expression matter.…
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Louisville’s tap water is award-winning and nationally recognized. But so-called “forever chemicals” are raising new questions about what’s really in our drinking water. We talk with health and environmental reporter Morgan Watkins from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting about PFAS in Louisville’s water and what’s being done to keep th…
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Your child’s mental health matters, but between school pressures, social media, and life changes, it can be hard to know what kids really need. On this episode, Dr. Katy Hopkins of Norton Healthcare joins us to share what families should watch for, and how to build habits that support kids’ mental health.…
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INTRODUCING: For the Innocent Season 3 | Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, and More
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5:50Hosted by Michael Semanchik, For the Innocent exposes the shocking reality of wrongful convictions through raw, first-person stories from the exonerated. Season 3 returns September 9th featuring powerful accounts from Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, Bruce Lisker— three exonerees whose names have become synonymous with injustice— and more. Through their …
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Everyone in Louisville knows there’s a right and a wrong way to say the name of our city. So then why are there so many different ways to pronounce it? And how did it evolve this way? We're revisit our conversation about the many ways to say Louisville, and how language can become a stand-in for identity, and belonging.…
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Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, past, present and future
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27:31Bernheim Forest and Arboretum is one of Kentucky’s most beloved natural spaces, connecting people with nature in the region. It protects rare wildlife and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. We talk with Bernheim’s President and CEO, Mark Wourms, and Director of Conservation Andrew Berry, about the forest’s mission, challenges, and f…
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If you’ve been driving through downtown Louisville lately, you’ve probably noticed construction zones, lane closures, and shifting traffic patterns. The city is in the middle of a major transportation overhaul that could reconfigure how key streets work. So what’s being done to keep traffic moving, and make our streets safer for everyone? Jennifer …
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Louisville event spotlights Black men’s wellness
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27:57Black Louisvillians have higher rates of cancer, heart disease and stroke than their white neighbors. And men here have a lower average life expectancy than women do. On this episode, we meet Kamari Wooten, the coordinator of Black Men’s Wellness Day. It’s an event featuring health screenings, a 5K and more, all focused on improving the health of B…
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A new school year just started. Has your student come home with the sniffles yet? From rising measles cases to COVID-19, flu, and other bugs, what should you be watching for? And how can you set your child up for good health this year? Dr. Eva Stone, District Health Manager for JCPS, joins us to talk about vaccines, preventative care and building h…
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Big changes are coming to how we vote in Jefferson County. Starting in 2026, local races will no longer include party labels on the ballot. What does that mean for voters, and how can you prepare now to make sure your vote still counts? On this episode, we’re breaking it all down with Dee Pregliasco, former president of the League of Women Voters a…
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The Kentucky State Fair starts later this week, and we have a look behind the scenes, with Ian Cox Executive Director of Communications for Kentucky Venues. From deep-fried foods to prize-winning livestock, we’ll talk about what makes the fair so important—and fun. And we’ll go over some pro tips for getting the most out of your fair experience.…
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Kentucky has one of the highest rates of child abuse in the country—nearly double the national average. We’re looking at the factors that contribute to abuse and neglect in our state, and what’s being done on the ground to make a difference. We talk with Elea Fox, President and CEO of Family & Children’s Place, about what abuse can look like, what …
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Food safety and inspections in Louisville
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27:35We’ve seen headlines all summer about rodent infestations in Louisville grocery stores. What happens after a food safety issue is identified in one of our public spaces, and how do we know when it’s okay to go back there? Food safety inspector Samantha Gootee from Louisville Metro’s Department of Public Health talks us through how the process works…
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America turns 250 next year, and it’s got us asking: how do you determine the birthday of a place? On this episode of “On Track,” we sit down with historian Dr. Patrick Lewis of the Filson Historical Society to unpack how a place becomes A Place, and why those dates matter. From frontier settlements to the people here long before them, we’re diggin…
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How are Medicaid changes affecting Kentuckians?
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28:00The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is now law, and it’s made sweeping cuts to Medicaid. That puts health coverage for thousands of Kentuckians at risk, and threatens the future of rural hospitals and health care providers across the state. On this episode of “On Track,” we talk with Kentucky Public Radio’s Sylvia Goodman and Joe Sonka about what exactl…
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The historic Louisville Gardens is being repurposed into a soundstage complex, and Kentucky’s film tax credit program is drawing increased attention from filmmakers. Could the commonwealth become a true film hub? On this episode, we talk with producer Merry-Kay Poe and financier Justin Brown to break down tax incentives, creative infrastructure, an…
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Berea College isn’t your typical school. It’s been tuition-free since 1892—and was the South’s first interracial and coeducational college. On this episode, we talk with Gretchen Dykstra, author of “Lessons from the Foothills: Berea College and Its Unique Role in America,” and alum Morgan Younge about what makes the school unique, and what it can t…
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From packed summer shows to hometown discoveries, we’re checking in on Louisville’s local music scene. This episode, we hear from WFPK’s afternoon host and local music liaison Laura Shine, and talk to artist and AMPED program manager Dave Christopher, Jr. They share their local faves, who’s on their radar, and how you can support the city’s artists…
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Free speech and the right to protest are at the heart of the First Amendment—but how do those rights really work in practice? Bob Corn-Revere from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and Amber Duke, Executive Director of ACLU of Kentucky join us to explore what’s protected, and how these issues are showing up in 2025.…
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