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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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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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The latest news for Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from the Louisville Public Media newsroom in Louisville, Kentucky.
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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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People say it affects everything from how they vote to when they make big purchases or change jobs: “the economy.” But under that blanket term are so many other things, like the stock market, inflation, interest rates, consumer behavior, and they’re all interconnected. On this episode, we’re covering all the things you may have forgotten from your …
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Lead exposure is still affecting families across Louisville, especially in older homes and historically underserved neighborhoods. On this episode we’re talking with Dr. Brian Guinn, a lead poisoning researcher at U of L, and Patrick Rich from Louisville Metro Public Health about who’s most at risk—and what’s being done to protect people.…
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From Stravinsky to Star Wars, classical music is for everyone
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28:00What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of classical music? Maybe you imagine a conductor on a podium in a fancy outfit. Maybe you remember a heart wrenching moment in your favorite movie. Or maybe it’s that McDonald’s commercial that’s been stuck in your head since the 1980s. Whatever your access point is to classical music, there…
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Star light, star bright, what’s over our city at night?
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28:01Today is National Meteor Watch Day, and there’s a lot happening in the sky this summer—from meteor showers to moonbows, and maybe even the Northern Lights. Tom Hayes and Aaron Hellems from the Louisville Astronomical Society join us on this episode to share some tips, prime spots for stargazing, and how we can all help protect our view of the sky.…
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Bar presidents share strategies, tools and insights for attorneys growing into leadership roles. Learn from real stories of growth, crisis management, and innovation in NCBP’s Leading the Bar podcast. Listen monthly for compelling stories the next generation of lawyer-leaders can use to develop skills, confidence, and vision to lead with purpose an…
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City planning, and who decides what goes where?
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28:01From zoning and development to public input and approval processes, city planning shapes the neighborhoods we live in—but the process isn’t always easy to follow. On this episode of “On Track,” LPM’s Morgan Watkins recaps a controversial proposal at Joe Creason Park that sparked public pushback, and what the whole thing can teach us about city plan…
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Louisville is heating up. The city has one of the fastest-growing urban heat islands in the country, leading to higher temperatures and rising health risks. We’re talking with Brian Stone Jr., Director of Georgia Tech’s Urban Climate Lab, about what climate change looks like on the ground in Louisville, and how we can cool our city down, on this ep…
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On this episode, we’re sitting down with LPM President and CEO Kenya Young, who joined the organization last month. We’ll talk about her background and hopes for LPM, and what it’s like leading a public media organization in 2025. She’ll also walk us through where things stand with funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, what could hap…
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Today we’re checking in on what’s happening in Southern Indiana. From local governance and criminal investigations to nature trails and community identity, the stories unfolding in this corner of the state help paint a fuller picture of life in our region. LPM’s Southern Indiana reporter Aprile Rickert helps us break down what’s happening and why i…
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Louisville just got a failing grade for the air we breathe. So what’s in our air, how bad is it really, and what’s being done to clean it up? On this episode, we talk with Rachael Hamilton, Director of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District about our air quality—and what it’ll take to clear the air.…
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Louisville’s proposed $1.2 billion city budget is now in the hands of the Metro Council, and it could shape everything from public safety to housing to city services. On this episode, we check in with LPM’s city government reporter Roberto Roldan to understand how the city’s priorities are showing up in the proposal, and where the money might be he…
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Fairness Campaign Executive Director Chris Hartman
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28:00Louisville Public Media is celebrating 75 years of service to our community. As part of that celebration, we’re sharing the stories of 75 people who’ve helped shape Louisville, in a project called 75 and Change. On this episode of “On Track,” we sit down with one of those changemakers, The Fairness Campaign’s Chris Hartman, to talk about his work, …
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It’s cicada season, and things are getting louder already. We’re experiencing a major emergence of Brood XIV cicadas in Kentucky this year. What makes these bugs so fascinating? Why do they spend 17 years underground? And how do they affect Kentucky’s ecosystem? On this episode of “On Track,” we get the buzz from Dr. Ric Bessin, an extension entomo…
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Every child in foster care has their own story, their own needs, and their own set of circumstances. What they all have in common is the need for a family to open a door to them and give them a soft place to land. May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we’re learning from folks doing the work right here in Kentucky. On this episode, we talk about …
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