The latest news on Louisville, Kentucky from the staff of Louisville Business First. We look at trending issues in the Derby City from a business perspective. Join us each week!
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast dives into the heart of Louisville, KY, exploring the stories, people, and events that make the city unique. From community leaders and local entrepreneurs to artists and everyday heroes, we shine a spotlight on the voices shaping our vibrant city. Join us for engaging conversations, insider insights, and all things Louisville!
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Welcome to Perspectives, our look at the fabric of our city and what makes Louisville so interesting and full of possibilities, it’s our take on the trends and events in town, what’s happening and when, and why it’s important to you - all brought to you by Lenihan Sotheby's International Realty in Louisville, KY.
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Louisville Business First (LBF) covers the region’s dynamic business community with the most authoritative report found in the Greater Louisville area, and its news staff analyzes and provides insights into the business and economic developments that keep the city abuzz. The Kicker cuts through the noise and provides clarity to stories that have relevance, depth and insight in an otherwise dissonant world. Join us every week as we give you the top local business stories, plus lively intervie ...
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Every season, performing arts companies take on a group of young up-and-comers who will work, and learn, with the pros. The ballet calls them trainees. At Actors Theatre of Louisville, they’re apprentices. Kentucky Opera has studio artists. They’re in residence at a professional company for the first time, understudying for the stars and taking on small roles while learning the ins and outs of the business. In the series "The Big Break," we’ll go inside the Ballet, Actors Theatre and the Ope ...
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Chatterbox Bearcats is your home for the most entertaining Cincinnati Bearcats Football and Men’s Basketball content. Lifelong Bearcats fans Chuck Walter, Hudson Klauke, Eric Lilly, and Nick Niehaus entertain and inform after games, keeping you in the loop on all things UC Bearcats. Chatterbox Bearcats also provides midweek updates, game previews, recruiting analysis, plus interviews with past and current players. Guests on the show include: Ice Cube, Troy Caupain, Deuce McBride, Day Day Tho ...
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Derby weekend won't be the same next year, following the news that Churchill Downs is pushing the running of the Kentucky Oaks back to 8 p.m. or later. We chat about the impact of that on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Churchill Downs announced the change on Thursday, July 24. Typically post time for the race, which runs the day before the …
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The hard stuff keeps flowing, in spite of potential hard times ahead. We chat about the latest with the Kentucky Bourbon industry on this week's Access Louisville podcast. LBF Bourbon Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt is on the show to give us the latest on Chicken Cock Whiskey (yes, they realize they have a funny name.) The bourbon brand built a tasting…
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Louisville's housing and homelessness issues: A closer look
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28:27Our next live podcast is July 28: Join us as we take look at Louisville's most important development projects. Registration here. Affordable housing is an issue affecting many communities in the country, including Louisville. We get into some of the factors behind it on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Elizabeth Strojan, executive director of…
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 25 Tiffany Stoner Inge's House
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39:14Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Tiffany Stoner from Inge's House. Inge’s House exists to eliminate barriers, reduce stress, ignite hope, and promote health in order to cultivate deep, restorative healing for single women living with cancer. Through compassionate care, safe housing, and supportive se…
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We take a trip to the Hoosier State on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Our discussion revolves around some of the economic goings on in Clark and Floyd counties. LBF recently took a deep dive into trends in the area for a section we called Southern Indiana spotlight. To start, we chat about new home development, which has taken off despite h…
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A big investment in Louisville from GE Appliances
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22:16GE Appliances President and CEO Kevin Nolan says a move to bring expanded laundry machine production to Louisville, from China is part of the company's ‘zero-distance’ business strategy. We talk about the move and the strategy with LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett on this week's Access Louisville podcast. As Stinnett reported on Thursday, GE Appli…
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The Talk Of Louisville Podcast Episode 24 Dream Factory of Louisville
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29:36Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Kristy Young and Sandy Poole from Dream Factory of Louisville. The Dream Factory is the largest all-volunteer driven children’s wish-granting organization that does not limit its mission to children who have life-threatening illness. The organization believes children…
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Louisville's bar scene is a lot to keep track of
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21:44Louisville's bar scene is a lot to keep up with but we give it our best shot on this week's Access Louisville podcast. This week Louisville Business First Reporter Michael L. Jones is on the show the share some local bar and restaurant news. We start with a new location for High Horse Bar — which is now in Nulu after leaving space in Butchertown. W…
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 23 Lisa Schardein First Hour Grief Response
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45:31Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Lisa Schardein from First Hour Grief Response First Hour Grief Response Our Mission Is To Provide Compassionate Guidance And Support During What May Be The Most Difficult Days Of Your Life. For more info visit firsthourgrief.org…
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A Downtown Louisville advocate talks impact
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26:12Jim Allen, vice chairman of Robert W. Baird & Co., is on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Baird is the sponsor of the podcast, but Allen was on the show with LBF Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy to talk about local business as well as other topics. At the top of the program, Allen tells us about progress since the merger between Hilliard Lyons an…
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 22 Annie Haigler Peace Ed
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49:55Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Annie Haigler from Peace Ed The Peace Education Program strengthens communities and schools by training youth and adults to build and sustain positive relationships. We do this by providing learning experiences to reduce violence, enhance personal integrity and foster…
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Indoor Practice Facility Is Open For Business, Dayton Home and Home Announced
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40:39The University of Cincinnati Bearcats have a hell of a new home for their football program. The indoor practice facility costed 134 million and now fully cements UC's facilities as Big 12 caliber. Plus, Dayton will come to Fifth Third this season as a part of a home and home. Chuck Walter, Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break it all down.…
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 21 Craig Greenberg - Louisville Mayor
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28:19Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg This is a fun conversation about basketball, Louisville and of course wrestling.By thetalkoflouisville
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A handful of significant commercial real estate deals top this week's Access Louisville podcast. LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett is on this week's show and tells us about the sale of the Brown-Forman Cooperage. As he reported recently. Lebanon, Missouri-based Independent Stave Co. purchased the 16-acre property at 402 MacLean Ave. from Brown-Form…
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The Talk Of Louisville Podcast Episode 20 Metro Council Dan Seum Jr and Crystal Bast
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54:40Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Metro Council Dan Seum Jr and Crystal Bast. For more info visit www.louisvilleky.govBy thetalkoflouisville
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What's behind the Kroger Co.'s recent push to invest in Louisville? Jake Cannon, Louisville division president for Kroger, is on this week's Access Louisville podcast to explain that and much more. LBF has been reporting on major investments from Kroger in the market during the last few years. In March we had a story about a $1.8 million remodel of…
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 19 Christine Miller - TikTok Influencer
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51:52Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with TikTok Influencer Christine Miller. For more info visit www.tiktok.com/@kentuckychristineBy thetalkoflouisville
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 18 Matt & Lauren Kirchgessner - Addie & Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation
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50:30Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Matt & Lauren Kirchgessner from the Addie & Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation. For more info visit hwww.addieandbaylorfoundation.com/storyBy thetalkoflouisville
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The temporary closure of The Dirty Bird restaurant — which has struggled to obtain a liquor license — tops this week's Access Louisville podcast. The Audubon neighborhood restaurant has garnered attention in part because of the suggestive names on its menu — the appetizers are referred to as "foreplay" and the fish sandwich is called "the hooker," …
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Jizzle James Enters NBA Draft?! Kerrington Cross Wins Big 12 POTY
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41:39Jizzle James announced on Instagram that he will be entering the NBA Draft. One issue, the deadline to declare is well past due. What's going on? Plus, diamond Cats Kerrington Cross named player of the year in the Big 12. Subscribe to our show on YouTube.By Chatterbox Sports
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Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. A look at the latest happenings in NuLu, a little pickleball, a little golf and even a small restaurant recap. All of the above are topics in a loaded edition of the Access Louisville podcast. LBF Reporter Michael L.…
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Wes Miller Did It AGAIN! Cincinnati Bearcats Land 6'11 All-AAC Forward Baba Miller
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48:51The Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team will feature one of the bigger teams in America, adding in 6'11 forward Baba Miller to the fold. Miller was All-AAC a season ago at Florida Atlantic and provides a smoothness to his offensive game that not many 6'11 players have. Subscribe to our show on YouTube and Instagram.…
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 17 Ashley Rodman - Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation
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47:48Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Ashley Rodman from the Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation The Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation is a non profit organization dedicated to honoring Officer Nick Rodman’s sacrifice. Nick’s legacy will carry on forever as we support and give back to those in need within the Louis…
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Cincinnati Bearcats & Louisville Cardinals Series Returns?!? Plus, Why Shon Abaev Is Key For The Cats
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19:00The Cincinnati Bearcats and Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball Teams are finalizing a deal to meet in the next two seasons, with the Cats set to host the Cards at Heritage Bank in 2025 and the Cardinals to return the favor at Freedom Hall in 2026. ERROR* Dillon Mitchell has committed to St John’s, not Texas. Chuck Walter reacts to the return of …
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 16 Jeff Callaway - Ethan Almighty
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48:01Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Jeff Callaway - Ethan Almighty Ethan has dedicated his life to bringing awareness to shelters and rescue animals. This image of Ethan is created using hundreds of rescue animal images. Ethan's story began in the most horrific way. He was on the brink of death. His vet…
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Sarah Worrell, general manager of Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Waterpark joins us on the Access Louisville podcast this week. On the show, Worrell tells us a bit about what's new at the park, including the newest addition — Discovery Meadow. Discovery Meadow is an $11 million investment (part of $25 million in upgrades overall) and will open May 10. …
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Ford Motor Co. recently showed off the latest iteration of its large Expedition SUV in Louisville. Was the reveal a sign of confidence for the automaker? After all, it gave the company a chance to boast about its high level of domestic production — something important in the wake of a trade war. We chat about that as well as the auto industry overa…
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Cincinnati Bearcats STEAL Assistant Coach From Rivals UCF Knights! Plus, Cats Football Talk
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55:15How the Cincinnati Bearcats were able to heist UCF's best recruit in history AND their regarded assistant coach. Plus, the fellas get into football talk with the season Opener against Nebraska closing in on 4 months. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube. We go LIVE for Football and Basketball postgame shows as soon as the horn sounds.…
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What are Louisville's biggest assets and how can we best leverage those? That was recently a topic of discussion on the Access Louisville podcast. We took the weekly LBF show live for a special episode — recorded in front of an audience and with three guests: Jennifer Barber, office member in charge, Louisville, Frost Brown Todd Scott Catlett, chai…
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The Talk of Louisville Podcast Episode 15 LaQuayia Goldring - seeks life-saving kidney donation
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31:44Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with LaQuayia Goldring - seeks life-saving kidney donation. For more info visit her GoFundMe pageBy thetalkoflouisville
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HUGE! Cincinnati Bearcats Land NBA Prospect Moustapha Thiam, Jalen Celestine
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25:33Wes Miller has added two massive additions to the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team. Moustapha Thiam is a 7-foot-2 NBA prospect who had a stellar Freshman season for Central Florida. Jalen Celestine spent last season at Baylor and is a proven shooter at the Big 12 Level. Chuck Walter and Eric Lilly break down what these commits mean. Subscribe to…
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UPCOMING EVENT: Access Louisville Live presented by Baird. Be on hand for a live recording of the Access Louisville podcast April 22. Details and registration here. A new pizza joint, a French Bistro and the latest on the brewing scene. All of the above are topics on this week's Access Louisville podcast. LBF Restaurant reporter Michael L. Jones is…
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Cats Land A BIG FELLA! Jalen Haynes, A First Team Atlantic 10 Selection Transfers From George Mason
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32:56Jalen Haynes has left the Atlantic 10 for the Big 12. The big 6'8 260 pound center will join Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats, helping to replace the departed Arrinten Page and Aziz Bandaogo. Subscribe to Chatterbox Bearcats on YouTube!By Chatterbox Sports
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The Talk Of Louisville Podcast Episode 14 Yetta Blair from Yetta Blair Nutrition
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54:06Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Yetta Blair from Yetta Blair Nutrition. Learn how to improve your health with personalized nutrition counseling. For more info visit yettablair.comBy thetalkoflouisville
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UPCOMING EVENT: Access Louisville Live presented by Baird. Be on hand for a live recording of the Access Louisville podcast April 22. Details and registration here. Sometimes Mother Nature just has our number — and that's certainly been true so far in 2025. On this week's Access Louisville podcast we discuss the loss of Thunder Over Louisville — wh…
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Dillon Mitchell Among SEVEN Total Bearcats To Enter Transfer Portal
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31:55Dillon Mitchell, Arrinten Page, and Tyler Betsey became the latest Cincinnati Bearcats to enter the NCAA transfer portal, joining Dan Skillings, Josh Reed, Rayvon Griffith, and JJ Rembert. Chuck, Houdini, Niehaus, and Eric Lilly go with the four man weave to break down the big news. Be sure to subscribe to CHATTERBOX SPORTS on YouTube for all the l…
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Dan Skillings, Josh Reed and Rayvon Griffith HIT THE TRANSFER PORTAL
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36:01The Chatterbox Bearcats crew discusses the portal exits of Dan Skillings, Rayvon Griffith and Josh Reed. Who will be the trio's replacements? Where will they end up? All of that discussed ad more. Be sure to subscribe to CHATTERBOX SPORTS on YouTube for all the latest Cincinnati Bearcats and Cincinnati sports content. OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: C…
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Cincinnati Bearcats Land Kerr Kriisa, Sencire Harris To Provide HIGH LEVEL Experience To Roster
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45:20The Cincinnati Bearcats Men's Basketball Team has added veteran guard Kerr Kriisa from Kentucky in the transfer portal, and later added Sencire Harris from West Virginia. Both players have plenty of NCAA Tournament experience, with Kriisa starting his career at Arizona. Harris began his career at Illinois, while last year being an All-Big 12 Defend…
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The Talk Of Louisville Podcast Episode 13 Jessica Smith with Jarrett’s Joycart
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25:30Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Jessica Smith with Jarrett’s Joycart. For more info visit www.jarrettsjoycart.orgBy thetalkoflouisville
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Louisville's data center boom — is it bad?
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36:30UPCOMING EVENT: Access Louisville Live presented by Baird. Be on hand for a live recording of the Access Louisville podcast April 22. Details and registration here. Louisville and the surrounding area have seen a bevy of new data center projects announced in the last several months. We discuss what it all means on this week's Access Louisville podc…
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Portal Opens As Bearcats Lose To UCF In Crown Tournament, Who Enters First?
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37:11Chuck, Lilly, and Niehaus discuss the future of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball.By Chatterbox Sports
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HISTORIC WIN! Bearcats Beat Blue Demons In Crown Opening Round
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23:17This is not how we had the first April win in our lives in mind. Cats beat the Demons and advance in The Crown.By Chatterbox Sports
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Which Players Are Bearcats Targeting In Portal? Plus Shon Abaev Prepares For McDonalds All-American Game
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50:50The transfer portal has opened and the Cincinnati Bearcats have been radio silent. So far not a single Bearcat has entered the portal, nor has anyone committed. The Chatterbox Bearcats fellas discuss the names attached to UC, the full roster they will have in The Crown Tournament, plus look ahead to the McDonald's All-American game and their crowne…
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The Talk Of Louisville Podcast Episode 12 Nicole Lowery and Meg Fischer Stone with Jacob’s Ladder
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45:56Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Nicole Lowery and Meg Fischer Stone with Jacob’s Ladder. For more info visit www.jacobsladderlouisville.comBy thetalkoflouisville
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What to make of UofL's sudden leadership change
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35:08The city got some surprising news this week with the announcement that Kim Schatzel was out as president of the University of Louisville. What started as a Tuesday night rumor quickly evolved into a close-door meeting of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees on Wednesday. Louisville Business First reporter Michael Jones was at that meeting…
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The Talk Of Louisville Podcast Episode 11 Sgt Tony Sacra
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48:50Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Louisville Metro police officer Tony Sacra talks about community outreach events in the Louisville Metro area. For more info visit www.louisville-police.org/31/Education-EventsBy thetalkoflouisville
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The Talk Of Louisville Podcast Episode 10 Stephen Taylor, M.D. and Jessica Baird
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42:59Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Stephen Taylor, M.D. and Jessica Baird. Unfortunately the end of the conversation was abruptly cut off.By thetalkoflouisville
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Cincinnati Bearcats Losing Jizzle James in Transfer Portal? College Basketball Rumors, Coaching News
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58:39The Chatterbox Bearcats crew discusses the first day of the transfer portal for college basketball, as rumors are swirling with Jizzle James and Dan Skillings. The fellas also discuss the latest college basketball coaching rumors, the Bearcats competing the prestigious Crown Tournament and answer viewer questions.…
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We have a classic restaurant news update on this week's Access Louisville podcast. LBF Restaurant Reporter Michael L. Jones is on the show to share some of his latest reporting. We start off on the surprising news that Joy Luck has closed its two locations in the area. The Asian fusion eatery, which had locations in the Highlands and on the East En…
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Cats Play DePaul In The Crown, UC Hires A Hoops GM, Plus Spring Football Thoughts
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42:30Cincinnati Bearcats basketball faced a challenging season, culminating in their participation in the "Crown" tournament. With a $300,000 prize at stake, can the Bearcats turn their fortunes around against DePaul? Meanwhile, the football team shows promise with standout performances in spring practice, hinting at a brighter future under new leadersh…
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