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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, reconnects with a former UofL Anthropology student, Marta Matthews, who is now a Community Liaison with Until Justice Data Partners. Born and raised in Louisville, Marta earned both her BA and MA in Anthropology at the University of Louisville, which fostered her love for local communities and environmental justice. She is currently the Community Liaison with Until Justice Data Partners, and teaches Anthropology part-time. When off the clock, you can find Marta listening to podcasts or hiking with her husband, Daniel, and dog, Churro! Connect with UJDP on:Instagram: @until_justice_data_partnersFacebook: Until Justice Data PartnersWebsite: https://www.ujdp.orgDonate: https://www.ujdp.org/donate-nowAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
To celebrate our eighth year on the air, we discuss the mythology and science of solar eclipses, the discovery of transposons by Barbara McClintock, and how writing by hand, rather than on a keyboard, contributes to cognitive processing. Scott Miller, Mary Williams and Leslie Moise contributed these stories, respectively. Happy birthday, 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science'!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
The book is a follow up to a previous book he has written and also discussed on this show. Michael is a distinguished economist from the UK who has keen insights into the global financial sector and the way our global economic system has developed over the decades. Please listen. Very informative.
This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you highlights from the Closing Keynote at last year's conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in Minneapolis. On October 24, 2025, leaders in campus sustainability heard from Christopher M. Caldwell, President of the College of Menominee Nation. Christopher has been a lifelong advocate for Indigenous sustainability thinking, with a career spanning sustainable forestry, higher education, and Tribal leadership. His address focused on Menominee history, connection to land, and sustainable forestry. Then he touches on their higher education and indigenous approaches to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through the Sustainable Development Institute of the College of Menominee Nation in Keshina, WI.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 https://forwardradio.org
Drew Williams was born in Paducah, Kentucky. He earned a high school diploma from Marshall County High School and a bachelor's degree from Murray State University in 2016. His career experience includes working as a construction worker. He graduated from Murray State University with a degree in History and a minor in Biology, and still managed to work for his family business. Since the age of 14, he has been building boat docks on Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and even had the pleasure of expanding to four surrounding states. Drew Williams is Now running for the U.S. House of Representative from Kentucky’s District 1.
This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you highlights from the Intentional Endowments Network 2026 Virtual Forum. The Closing Keynote on June 2nd was given by Jon Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown. Intro by Georges Dyer from the Intentional Endowments Network. Project Drawdown is an independent nonprofit organization driving bold, science-based climate action through intersectional solutions touching all parts of society. Tune in for an inspiring address from Dr. Jonathan Foley, a climate and environmental scientist and the Executive Director of Project Drawdown (https://drawdown.org/). Dr. Foley shares more about Project Drawdown's most recent projects and the urgency of the climate movement as global temperatures continue to rise at an accelerating rate. Learn more at https://www.intentionalendowments.org/ien_2026_virtual_forum_agenda 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 https://forwardradio.org
Mark Alsip introduces us to the world of amateur radio. There are even local groups of ham radio enthusiasts that can help you explore this fascinating technology. Then, Leslie Moise contrasts her childhood as a 'free range kid' with the challenge of raising emotionally independent children today. And finally, Scott Miller tells us what planets, constellations, and meteor showers we can see in the night sky in August.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Public-domain music is by Kevin Macleod: 'Adding the Sun'.
K.A. Owens interviews Shaun Spencer. They discuss the future of of the NIA Center in Louisville, KY.Recorded Friday July 24, 2026, 2PM.
Patty and Brian share some ideas about Emotional Intelligence with a twist of Confucian theory.
index=2The Exchange: Data Centers 101 is a new initiative from the Green Heart Project and the Superfund Research Center at UofL’s Envirome Institute. Community interest in understanding more about the potential impacts of data centers led to the focus on this topic. You can watch all of the webinars in the series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EGWMSHI12br0ncQSSC9GP4aOB3pHOwfThe series concludes with a Film Screening and Panel coming up this week on Thursday, July 23rd at the YMCA, 1720 West Broadway, with a Film Screening at 6:00pm, followed by a panel discussion starting at 7pm. UofL’s Envirome Institute, Green Heart Louisville and the UofL Superfund Research Center invite you to the culmination of their summer series called The Exchange: Data Centers 101 with an in-person film screening and panel. The evening will begin with a 6pm screening of The Beginnings of the Internet’s Energy Crisis, followed by a panel discussion at 7 pm. The panel will cover community perspectives, health impacts, environmental impacts, and policy implications related to data centers. Panelists include:Byron Gary - a Senior Attorney at Kentucky Resources Council. He holds degrees in political science and philosophy from the University of Louisville and a J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.Elisa Owen - a Senior Energy Organizer in Kentucky. She works with the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign, collaborating closely with the Kentucky Chapter as their cheap energy specialist. Before joining the Sierra Club in February 2025, Elisa served as Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light's Executive Director.Donovan Taylor - who has been leading tours in Louisville's historic West End since 2012 and now operates a guided bus tour throughout the West End's 10 neighborhoods. Taylor's goal is to teach people more about West End neighborhoods, including the triumphs of residents there. He also serves as a Chickasaw community leader. Moderated by Dr. Ted Smith - the Director of the Center for Healthy, Air, Water and Soil, Co-founder of the Envirome Institute, and Interim Associate Dean for Research in the School of Public Health and Information Sciences.Register to attend in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-exchange-data-centers-101-film-screening-and-panel-tickets-1992856537550?aff=oddtdtcreatorRegister to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0jZWH5BHQ1uXzHHzn_q7jg#/registration 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 https://forwardradio.org
The topic of today's program are Blue Zones. A Blue Zone is a geographic region where people live significantly longer and healthier lives than the global average, often reaching age 100 with low rates of chronic illness. Joining CoHosts Paul Hoppe, Dr Gene Shively, and Dr Michael Flynn is our guest, Doctor Donald Henderson. Dr. Henderson is the director of health care administration at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine located in Bradenton FL. Osteopathic Medicine focuses on a more holistic approach to medicene and the study of Blue Zones is incorporated into the curriculum.
Scientists have finally cloned the gene causing orange coloration in domesticated cats. Hear how this was accomplished, and why 80% of orange cats are male! We also feature short stories on how: 1) trees emit UV radiation from their branch tips during thunderstorms, 2) the psychoactive chemical in marijuana (THC) might be affecting female fertiity, 3) the iconic statue of the lion seen in St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy was imported from China 700 years ago, 4) the thumbnails of rodents might be helping them climb trees (e,g, squirrels, rats, chipmunks) and dig underground (e.g. gophers, mice, groundhogs) and still be able to grasp and manipulate food efficiently.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Music heard on this show is 'Magic in the Garden' by Rafael Krux (courtesy of freepd.com).
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, says “Yes For Parks!” with two champions for Louisville’s under-invested public parks, Brooke Pardue, Chair of the new Yes For Parks coalition and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Parks Alliance of Louisville, and Harrison Kirby from the Community Foundation of Louisville. Learn more at https://www.forparkseducationfund.orgBrooke Perry Pardue joined the Parks Alliance of Louisville in November 2017 as President/CEO after serving on the Board for five years. Under her leadership, the organization grew exponentially, investing more than $10 million in Louisville’s public parks with a focus on driving equitable investment to improve health and wellbeing for everyone. She also spearheaded Parks For All, a 15-year equity-focused master plan for Louisville Parks and Recreation. In 2026, Brooke passed the reins of the Alliance to a new CEO, but continues to serve as VP of Strategic Initiatives, working with a diverse array of community partners advocating for the creation of a voter-approved Park Fund dedicated to the capital needs and ongoing maintenance of the city's treasured public park system. Harrison Kirby joined the Community Foundation as Director of Strategic Initiatives in April 2023 and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Data and Policy. At the Community Foundation, Harrison leads efforts to create community impact and engage philanthropic resources using data reports, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships in alignment with the Foundation's vision for a Louisville that achieves racial equity and advances opportunity for all. Louisville Metro Government operates more than 120 parks and 13 community centers. They are vital public infrastructure serving people of all ages in every corner of Louisville. Yet Louisville spends significantly less on our public parks than peer cities — just $53 per resident vs. $150. The lack of investment is reflected in the 2026 Trust for Public Land ParkScore™ which ranks Louisville 95th out of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. for the quality of our public parks. (Cincinnati is 5th and Lexington is 67th).Our Parks and Recreation Department estimates $177 million is currently needed for deferred maintenance. Despite increased investment in the last few years (mostly from now-depleted ARPA funds), we will never dig out of this hole at the current pace. Louisville voters may have the ability to create a dedicated funding source for city parks through a nonpartisan, community-driven effort to place a referendum on the ballot. If approved by voters, these protected funds would support parks serving neighborhoods citywide. This voter-approved solution will generate $18 million annually through a modest 0.0225% ad valorem adjustment — around $1 per week for the average homeowner — without new debt. These protected funds will transform parks serving people across our community.One of the Yes For Parks coalition members, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, invites you to join them on Tuesday, July 21, at pm for their annual summer picnic at Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd. We will hear from Brooke Pardue, and Alice Bridges, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Parks Alliance of Louisville. GLSC meetings are always free and open to the public. Register at https://sierraclub.org/kentuckyAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Sonja Devries who has traveled and worked in Cuba. They discuss Cuba and the United States policy toward Cuba and Latin America. Recorded Saturday July 11, 2026, 2PM
was organized by Theater of War Productions, which was honored to return to the Aspen Ideas Festival last week to present this year’s closing session to help celebrate and interrogate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Actors David Strathairn (Goodnight and Good Luck, Lincoln), Michael Potts (The Wire, True Detective), and Kathleen Chalfant (Familiar Touch, The Affair) performed excerpts from Fourth of July speeches by Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony to catalyze a guided audience discussion about how reckoning and repair are fundamental to the promise and process of American democracy.The texts included sections from “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” delivered by Frederick Douglass at an Independence Day celebration in Rochester, New York on July 5, 1852; “The Electric Cord Speech” delivered by Abraham Lincoln from the balcony of Tremont House in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1858; and the “Declaration of Rights of the Women of the United States” written by Matilda Joslyn Gage, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony and read by Anthony on July 4, 1876 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia during the Centennial Celebration.Following the readings, thoughts were shared by panelists Abayomi Lewis (Singer; Poet; “American Idol” Contestant), Chuck Sams (Director, Indigenous Programs, Yale Center for Environmental Justice; Former Director, U.S. National Park Service), and Jeh Johnson (Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security; Chair, Board of Trustees, Columbia University). They candidly responded to these speeches and kicked off a powerful discussion with the audience.Watch the full performance at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Witiu_NzpYsTruth 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
Beverly Kuhn was born into a religious family in Tecumseh Michigan to Caroline and Arthur Shaw. She is the youngest of 11 with 3 sisters and 7 brothers. Beverly Kuhn is married and has 4 children and 4 grandchildren. She retired as a case manager from Jewish hospital and Walgreens Infusion Pharmacy. Being retired, she has had the opportunity to travel and see places that was once only in her imagination. Beverly Kuhn is here today to tell us about her trip to India.
(https://www.sacredearthcommunitygarden.com/)Velvet is a daughter of Shawnee. She moved to Shawnee when she was six years old. Her mother raised eleven children as a single parent, and Shawnee became the place that shaped her life. She attended Shawnee Elementary, Shawnee Junior High, and Shawnee High School. As a young girl, she even worked in the very building where Sacred Earth Community Garden now operates. Today, she has the privilege of giving back to the same community that invested in her.Velvet served over 20 years in the United States Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class.During her military career, she served in Administration, as an Inspector General, and in leadership positions that taught her organization, discipline, accountability, and how to care for people under pressure. Those experiences prepared her for the work she does today—leading youth, managing programs, solving problems, and building teams.Sacred Earth Community Garden was born during COVID in 2022. What started as an anti-violence initiative became something much bigger. Velvet realized young people don't simply need someone to tell them what not to do. They need: someone to believe in them, somewhere safe to belong, something meaningful to build, and someone willing to walk beside them. The garden became that place.The Mission is to use gardening as a tool to teach: A. Leadership, B. Responsibility, C. entrepreneurship, D. Food justice, E. Mental wellness, F. Conflict resolution, G. Environmental stewardship, and H. Community service. They’re not just growing vegetables. They’re growing healthy young people.Sacred Earth continues to grow because of incredible community support. Some of their partners and supporters include: Metro’s Office of Violence Prevention; Ursuline Sisters; Sisters of Loretto; Metro United Way; Kroger; Home Depot; West End Women Collaborative; Unity East; Locust Grove; Christopher 2X; Tech Boss; and countless family members, volunteers, neighbors, and individual donors. Every donation—large or small—helps change a young person's future.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Anatol Lieven is a British author, journalist, and policy analyst. Dr. Lieven is a visiting professor at King's College London, and is a senior fellow and the director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He is currently based in Washington, D.C. Lieven is author of several books on Russia and its neighbors including The Baltic Revolutions: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the Path to Independence, also Chechnya: Tombstone of Russian Power? (Yale University Press, 1998), and Ukraine and Russia: A Fraternal Rivalry (US Institute of Peace, 1999).
This online event was hosted by the Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C. on April 2nd, 2026 and it featured Oberlin College class of 1965 alumni, Bob Kuttner, co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect magazine. For Bob and those of his generation, the arc of a lifetime can be described as a period when America made great progress toward social and economic justice, and then watched it get away. Why the great reversal? How did the failure to restore broad prosperity lead to political backlash and the rise of Trump? Moving forward, what lessons might be learned to prevail in winning the arguments and the politics? And how do we make sure there is a next time?Tune in as Bob draws on his five decades at the center of progressive thought and action to share observations and ideas, and reads brief excerpts from his memoir 'Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America'. He revisits the pivotal moments when different choices could have led to a fairer economy and a stronger democracy, outlines a hopeful path forward, and assess how we may yet survive Trump if we restore decent life prospects for regular people.Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect magazine and is a Professor in Social Planning and Administration at Brandeis University’s Heller School. He was a longtime columnist for Business Week, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post syndicate. He was a founder of the Economic Policy Institute and serves on its board and executive committee. Bob has authored thirteen books, and his magazine writing, covering the interplay of economics and politics, has appeared in most major publications. His previous positions have included national staff writer on The Washington Post, chief investigator of the US Senate Banking Committee, executive director of President Carter’s National Commission on Neighborhoods, and economics editor of The New Republic. Bob earned a BA at Oberlin College in Government and holds an MA from the University of California at Berkeley. He holds honorary doctorates from Oberlin and Swarthmore. Watch the full event at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G2OHA9cOOUTruth 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
For the first time, antimatter gets transported by truck! The link between Virgin Olive Oil in the diet and cognition in older people. What we can see in the night sky in July. The propensity of humans to walk in the counterclockwise direction. And a final goodby poem for Rocky, the valiant three-legged horse. All on this week's show! Dave Robinson, Scott Miller and Leslie Moise reporting.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, turns his attention to the forgotten river flowing beneath us with Ben Frech from the National Ground Water Association (https://ngwa.org). NGWA members include groundwater scientists and engineers, water well contractors, geothermal professionals, environmental consultants, and others who work directly with groundwater every day. As the nation's largest professional association representing groundwater professionals, the NGWA has become increasingly engaged in discussions surrounding data center development and its impact on groundwater resources and local communities.In March, NGWA released a position paper on data center development and groundwater resources. As communities across the country continue to evaluate new data center projects, NGWA is providing background information, expert perspectives, and interviews on how these facilities may impact groundwater supplies, as well as best practices that can help support responsible development.Tune in as we discuss the policy/regulatory side of data centers and their impacts on groundwater. Including, site selection, financial incentives for data centers, policies in support/to regulate centers, and the broader trends going on in the industry. Ben recommends the US Geological Survey's National Groundwater Monitoring Network at https://www.usgs.gov/apps/ngwmn/index.jspAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Annelle Sheline is a research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. She previously served as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor’s Office of Near Eastern Affairs (DRL/NEA), before resigning in March 2024 to protest the Biden administration’s unconditional support for Israeli military operations in Gaza. She is a senior non-resident fellow at the Arab Center of Washington DC and a non-resident fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. She holds a PhD in political science from George Washington University. She has written for Foreign Affairs, The Washington Post, The Nation, Foreign Policy, and The New Republic, and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, CBS, and Al Jazeera.
index=1Truth 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.
Ed Harness is a graduate of Marquette University School of Law. Prior to law school, he was Police Officer in Milwaukee Wisconsin. he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Management of Criminal Justice Operations from Concordia University. In 2015, Albuquerque’s Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board selected Ed Harness to be the first Executive Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency. Like his previous role in Albuquerque, he again is tasked here in Louisville with directing an agency to provide oversight of the police department. Mr. Harness is a member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE)He is a Certified Practitioner of Oversight (CPO) holder. ED Harness was the 2023 recipient of the NACOLE “Achievement in Oversight Award” and was voted into a three-year term as a Member at Large to the NACOLE Board of Directors.ED Harness is also a member of Association of Inspectors General (AIG). He became a Certified Inspector General in 2023.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, floats down the river with The Ohio River Way's New Deputy Director, Molly Pope! Molly paddled her way into this new role back in February 2026, after working at Thomas More University’s Ohio River Biology Field Station, where she led outreach, supported research and operations, and helped bring big community events to life (including “Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River”). With a strong background in freshwater science and leadership, and a deep love for the Ohio River Basin, Molly has been a fantastic addition to the team. She is an avid swimmer in the Ohio River and is especially excited to help grow adventure tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the region. As Deputy Director, Molly plays a key role in supporting organizational growth, strengthening partnerships, and advancing the Ohio River Way’s mission to connect people, places, and experiences along the river. Read more about Molly at https://www.ohioriverway.org/news/welcome-molly. Learn more about Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation coming up on Saturday, July 25, 2026, 3-9 p.m. at the Thomas More University Biology Field Station and get tickets at https://www.thomasmore.edu/academics/explore-campus/biology-field-station/concert-for-conservation/Tune in for stories from the sixth annual Ohio River Way Challenge - their longest route yet - which had to postpone the third week due to heavy rain, but was still able to significantly expand their floating lab program and student internships, and it was first thru-paddle since designation as a National Water Trail (NWT). Learn about this designation, which was years in the making, and recognizes recreational assets of the river, and puts the river on the map nationally as a destination. We also talk about overcoming the river's dirty reputation and getting people to see the Ohio River as a tourist destination, with lots of great opportunities in Louisville to engage with river recreation - sailing, rowing, paddling, etc.We also get an update on progress around The Ohio River Basin Restoration Program Act in Congress, and some exciting planning work around the ultimate vision for a greenway along the entire river connecting cultural, land, and water trails. Several planning studies are underway to analyze recreational access gaps, potential land conservation opportunities, and ways to link existing bike routes and trailsGet involved in YOUR Ohio River Way at the upcoming summit in Ironton, Ohio Sept. 30-Oct. 2, or join coalition meetings, or a committee! Molly also recommends these resources: 1. Ohio River Way website: https://www.ohioriverway.org/2. TMU Biology Field Station Concert for Conservation Tickets: https://form.jotform.com/240215276736153 3. NOAA River Level Gauges: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/MLPK24. ORSANCO Weekly Water Quality Report: https://www.orsanco.org/data/weekly-ohio-river-water-quality-report/5. Ohio River Visitor's Guide Ad Sales: https://form.jotform.com/260354900967058 6. Ohio River Way Summit Webpage: https://www.ohioriverway.org/2026-summitAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Andi Veach- writer and commentator. They discuss immigration, Israel and Iran.Recorded Saturday June 20, 2026, 3PM.
A great discussion with Texas Christian University Economics Professor John T. Harvey on his latest book, US Business Cycles, 1954-2020, Sources, Symptoms, Solutions. Dr. Harvey outlines how and why recessions almost always occur and how they can be avoided. He also talks about a guaranteed jobs program which offers a way to fight unemployment and recessions.
back on April 30, 2026. We are thrilled to share this recording of the third installment of the Theater of War's new live call-in radio series. In the show, two actors, Adepero Oduye and Jumaane Williams, offer a sensitive and poetic performance of a new essay written by Hanif Abdurraqib for The New Yorker entitled “Our Longing for Inconvenience.” The performance sparked an intimate and moving conversation with listeners about the ephemerality of connection and memory in our digital era. We heard about many strategies for cultivating patience and consciousness in order to stay present with ourselves and others in a world of constant distractions. Learn more at https://theaterofwarproductions.substack.com/p/our-longing-for-inconvenience-listenTruth 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
Dr. Foster discusses the strong philosophical connections between the ancient Greek philosopher and Marx's thinking which go back to Marx's dissertation.
One of the hottest conspiracy theories this year has been about the 15 dead or missing 'scientists' who worked in the areas of physics, space exploration, or UFO's. On today's show we discuss conspiracy theories in general, and then dive into this particular example. Should we be concerned about the purported rash of deaths, suicides, and disappearances in the space-travel community?‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
90-Day Empowerment Course for cancer patients as part of her Radical Remission work. Learn more at https://go.emilykicklighter.org and get in touch at TheWholeElephantCoaching@gmail.comAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
to help contact and recruit participating businesses.Learn more about Beyond Plastics Louisville: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondplasticsloukyWatch a recording of the meeting at https://youtu.be/6aPXi6bozic Follow up Action: If you would like to learn more about ways to minimize your personal microplastic exposure, you can check some new resources on the National Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) Microplastics are Micromonsters website at https://www.nrdc.org/stopmicromonstersYou might notice that the NRDC’s list of ten “Science-backed steps for avoiding microplastic exposure” includes “Bring your own nonplastic to-go cup”. This is the focus for the Plastic Reduction Project - Louisville “Bring Your Own Coffee Cup” campaign. Learn more at https://www.plasticreductionproject.org/louisvilleVolunteers are needed to help visit coffee shops, deliver stickers, and ensure they are displayed prominently. If you can help, please contact Louisville@PlasticReductionProject.org. You can also pick up stickers at The Refillery on the Douglass Loop (2200 Dundee Road). This is a list of local shops we hope to recruit for participation in the program: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L9icLR_ubHj8EViTUa_ImyzCoXUw-k__C8Pt8UzmUPY/edit?gid=0#gid=0 If you visit a shop, you can report the results with this online form: https://forms.gle/gJNgnAFTFjec5vmY6 Next meeting: Next month on Thursday, June 18, Beyond Plastics Louisville will meet again via Zoom at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be an opportunity to develop plans for Plastic Free July and to report on progress with our Bring Your Own Coffee Cup campaign. You can use this link to register for the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ggqzqjMdTJid4DzbCDyNpw#/registration 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
Patty and Brian discuss many ways that vacations might be good for you, and they share some thinking around vacationing.
We talk about the history of work, worker fulfillment and creativity, and a guaranteed jobs program to end unemployment.
A discussion of crime data and ratings for Louisville by looking at Crimegrade.org as a focus.
Professional Coaching: lead workshops on financial literacy, resume building, or mock interviews to help our residents achieve employment stability.c. Direct Financial Support: Directly toward rental deposits, short-term financial assistance, and individualized case management that prevents a crisis from becoming a setback.d. Property Partnerships: Local property managers/landlords partnering with Rapid Rehousing program 4. Strengthening Neighborhoods: Work at Alberta O. Jones Park; annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive and entrepreneurship career fair at Meyzeek; 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Shelby Park. 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Conflict Transformation program. Before joining UofL he led Chicago’s Northlight Theatre as Artistic Director for over a decade. Dr. Vandenbroucke was also on the artistic staffs of the Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, and the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Plays he has directed, written, or produced have been seen around the country and broadcast on radio or television. Many reflect his long commitment to peace and justice. So do courses he taught at UofL. He was a Rotary Foundation Peace Fellow in Bangkok and a conscientious objector during Vietnam war. Russ Vandenbroucke current writes opinion pieces syndicated by PeaceVoice, a program of the Oregon Peace Institute.
A and community conversation.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
Date in the California neighborhood) which hosts a Neighborhood Garden Club on Tuesdays, Fridays + every 2nd Saturday of the month, 10am – noon.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Dr. Pat Murphy is back with more information on using Buprenorphine (Suboxone) for Opiate Addiction and the need to change the prescribing rules for Physicians in Kentucky through legislation.
Our guest today is Ra’ Shann Martin Ra’ Shann Martin is an accomplished, mission driven leader committed to ensuring that every person has access to safe, stable housing and the opportunity to thrive. As Executive Director of St. John Center, she leads one of Louisville’s most critical frontline organizations, serving individuals experiencing homelessness through outreach, shelter, and permanent supportive housing. Since stepping into leadership, Ra’ Shann has expanded access to housing and strengthened coordination across programs and community partners, helping ensure that people receive support with dignity and consistency. She has led the growth of permanent supportive housing initiatives, including the 2025 development of Sheehan Landing in partnership with LDG and St. John Center, creating 80 new units for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Prior to joining St. John Center, Ra’ Shann served as Chief Operating Officer at YouthBuild Louisville, where she created pathways for young adults through education, workforce training, and housing stability programs. In addition to her executive leadership, Ra’ Shann Martin is an instructor at Bellarmine University, where she is director of Interdisciplinary Studies
This virtual community conversation with Christopher R. Browning, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, took place on February 24, 2026, and was organized by the Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C.Given the propensity to invoke Hitler, Nazism, and fascism in current political discussion, historians of Europe in the era of fascist dictatorship, World War II, and the Holocaust should set a high bar for responsible and informed analogizing, against which facile and distorted attempts can be measured and found wanting. This talk will attempt a careful comparison and contrast between Hitler and Trump as personalities and politicians, as well as between the fall of Weimar and rise of Nazi dictatorship on the one hand and current events and trends in the U.S. on the other. Professor Browning will do so operating from the premise that insights based upon knowledge of the past are very important for illuminating and understanding our current situation, but the careless weaponizing of the past simply to stigmatize one’s opponents is self-defeating.Christopher R. Browning is the Frank Porter Graham Professor History Emeritus at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where he taught from 1999-2014. He is a specialist on the Holocaust and renowned for work documenting the Final Solution, the behavior of those implementing Nazi policies, and the use of survivor testimony. Earlier, he taught at Pacific Lutheran University from 1974-1999. Christopher is the author of nine books, including three–Ordinary Men (1992), The Origins of the Final Solution (2004), and Remembering Survival (2010)—which received the National Jewish Book Award in the Holocaust Category. He has served as historical expert witness at two Holocaust denial trials: Ernst Zündel v. Crown Prosecution in Toronto in 1988, and David Irving v. Deborah Lipstadt and Penguin Press in London in 2000. Christopher was a History major at Oberlin and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2014. He earned his PhD in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife Jenni Horn Browning ’67. Watch a full recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgHQEEFeBWA.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
Hear an interview with Jack El-Hai about his book 'The Nazi and the Psychiatrist' which was the basis for the recent movie 'Nuremburg'. What did the psychiatrist (Dr. Douglas Kelley) discover about the psyche of Nazi criminals? This interview is provided by the folks at the Groks Science Radio Show (https://grokscience.wordpress.com/2026/04/15/nuremberg-psychiatrist/). Then, Dr. Leslie Moise reviews the 2026 book 'The Culting of America' by Daniella Mestyanek Young and Amy Reed (https://knittingcultlady.com/). In this book, the primary author (Young) discusses her own experience in cults, and how cultish behavior is thriving in America. Then, Professor J. Scott Miller discusses what we can see in the night sky during the month of June.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
K.A. Owens interviews Morgan Taliferro. Morgan has lived and worked in Latin America. Morgan shares her experiences from her 2026 trip to Latin America.Recorded Wednesday May 27, 2026 9PM.
Water Conservation District programming. Metro Council is accepting online public comments through Friday, June 5, at 5:00 p.m. Metro Council is expected to continue hearings through May and June, with a final budget vote currently expected on June 25. 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Our guest today is Kyle Ellison and Carla Wallace. Kyle Ellison and Carla Walce were the keynote speaker at the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation “Third Thursday Lunch” event. The Third Thursday Lunch event that featured Kyle Ellison and Carla Wallace occurred at Hotel Louisville before a live audience May 21st, 2026. . We would like to thank the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation for helping to produce today’s presentation that features Kyle Ellison and Carla Wallace. Carla and Kyle spoke about the situation many immigrants are currently facing due to the arrests and incarceration conducted by Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers here in Kentucky.
with Louisville's former Congressman John Yarmuth.Jim Clyburn is the U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993. He previously served as House Majority Whip from 2019 to 2022 and 2007 to 2010, making him the first African American to serve multiple terms as Majority Whip. Currently, he serves as the Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. The recipient of 39 honorary degrees, Congressman Clyburn’s numerous awards include: the Lyndon Baines Johnson Liberty and Justice for All Award in 2015; the Harry S Truman Foundation’s Good Neighbor Award in 2021; the NAACP’s highest honor — the Spingarn Medal — in 2022, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation’s highest civilian honor — in 2024. His endorsement of Joe Biden for president in 2020 is credited with boosting him to an overwhelming victory in the South Carolina and subsequent primaries and setting Biden on the path to the presidency. Clyburn’s book, The First Eight, is an extraordinary work of living history. It explores the powerful, untold story of the pioneering Black politicians from South Carolina who were elected to Congress in the aftermath of the Civil War, and a revealing explanation of why it took nearly a century before the ninth, James Clyburn, was elected. Learn more about the book at https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9780316572743John Yarmuth is a former United States Congressman who served eight terms as the representative of Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District (2007-2023) and was chairman of the House Budget Committee from 2019-2023. He was the primary sponsor of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Yarmuth became the first Kentuckian to join the Progressive Congressional Caucus. He has been recognized for his work to improve education and expand access to affordable health care. Prior to his congressional career, he founded and edited the Louisville Eccentric Observer (LEO), a weekly alternative newspaper. During his 15 years with LEO, Yarmuth won nearly 20 awards for column and editorial writing.This conversation was held before a live audience at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Louisville on November 24, 2025. It was produced by the UofL Kentucky Author Forum and was released in January as the fifty-ninth episode of Great Podversations (https://kentuckyauthorforum.com/podcast/great-podversations-episode-59-clyburn-yarmuth/).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
This episode features Camille Bradford, Lead Organizer; Rabbi Bob Slosberg, Co-President; Kim Telesford-Mapp, Mental Health Committee and Tom Parmenter, Housing Committee -- All officers of CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together) who discuss how they were drawn to CLOUT and why this interfaith social justice advocacy organization has been so effective in influencing civic leaders and in pushing through policies that seek to improve the lives of those disenfranchised and marginalized members of the local population.
Our guest today is Kentucky State Legislator Lisa Willner. Lisa Willner has aPh.D. in Clinical Psychology, and she is a licensed psychologist. She is the past Executive Director of the KY Psychological Association, and she taught in Bellarmine University’s Psychology Department for 20 years. She is a former member of the Jefferson County Board of Education where she also served as vice-chair. Currently she is serving in her fourth term in the Kentucky House of Representatives, where she represents Kentucky House District 35.
In the book, Danica and award-winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian share experiences from their lives and the lives of the four youth activists who’ve witnessed climate change up close—from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest to floods in Bangladesh. Woven through the stories are deeply researched and fact-checked interludes that explore climate science, environmental justice, biodiversity, and more, along with— of course—solutions! They show us anyone can make meaningful change, because a better world is possible—and together, we can create it. Learn more at https://www.danicanovgorodoff.com/books---comics/a-better-world-is-possible--global-youth-confront-the-climate-crisis. And just to give you a taste, Orion Magazine ran an excerpt athttps://orionmagazine.org/article/what-is-environmental-injustice/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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Bench Talk is celebrating its 250th episode! Scott Miller discusses the mysterious 'Hexagon of Saturn'. Mary Williams discusses how ecological changes made by beavers could ameliorate climate change. Amanda Fuller interviews three science students about their research, and their recommendations to young people interested in STEM. Thanks to students Mackenzie Choffel, Elizabeth Strasko and Brannan Campbell for their insights.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Music heard on this show ('The Washington Post March' by John Philip Sousa; 1889) is performed by the U.S. Air Force Band (public domain; 2021).
This week on Truth to Power, we get you ready for the Primary Election here in Louisville taking place on Tuesday, May 19th (with early voting already underway!). Back on the evening of April 14th at Central High School, a Candidate Forum was held for Louisville's first-ever non-partisan Mayoral race. Eight candidates vying to become Louisville’s next mayor participated to discuss their priorities and values. For the first time this year, the races for Louisville mayor and Metro Council are nonpartisan. Louisville Public Media, the Louisville Urban League and WDRB collaborated on this public forum to hear from candidates for mayor. Unlike in past years, every mayoral candidate will appear on all Jefferson County ballots in a nonpartisan section. The two who receive the most votes will move on to the general election in November. Kenya Young, the President and CEO of Louisville Public Media, co-moderated this Mayoral Candidate Forum with Gilbert Corsey of WDRB. All active candidates were invited to participate and eight did. Since then, one participant, Jeff Yocum, bowed out of the race. Two other candidates – Bill Wells and JusAustin Lane – previously withdrew. The candidates introduced themselves to the live audience at Central High School and responded to questions on a number of topics including affordable housing, data centers, police, public safety and business and development. Candidates from across the political spectrum attended the forum, and many were united in their criticism of incumbent Democratic Mayor Craig Greenberg, who did not attend. The full list of candidates who appeared at the forum includes: Lisa Holliday Harris Tina Burnell Matthew Solomon Bailey Jeff Yocum (withdrawn) Bob DeVore Stephen Dattilo Jody Hurt Shameka Parrish-WrightEarly, no-excuse voting is taking place May 14-16 and primary election day is May 19. Find polling locations and sample ballots at https://GoVote.ky.govYou can watch the entire, un-edited two-hour forum at https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-05-11/watch-louisville-mayoral-candidates-take-part-in-forum-ahead-of-primary-electionTruth 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
The Louisville League of Women Voters held a candidate forum for Louisville's District 21 Metro Council, in advance of the 2026 Primary election, being held 5-19-26. Participating candidates were Betsy Ruhe, Savannah Hughes and Ben Spalding. A fourth candidate, Lonnie Joseph, was not present.
DATTILO, and today’s guest Shameka PARRISH-WRIGHT. The top two candidates will go on to the General Election on November 3rd.Forward Radio does not endorse any particular candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate and we offer equal air time to all candidates for the same office. Kentucky Primary Elections are on Tuesday May 19th, including the Mayor’s race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and State Rep seats right here in Louisville. All Kentucky voters will also get to weigh in on who should replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate! Don’t miss this opportunity! Find out where, when and how to vote, and see a sample ballot so you can do your research on all candidates at https://GoVote.Ky.govIn-Person Excused Absentee Voting begins this week on May 6, May 7, May 8, May 11, May 12 and May 13Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pmLouisville Location: Jefferson County Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty St.In-Person No Excuse Absentee Voting will run May 14 - May 16, 2026Time: 8:00 am-6:00 pmLouisville Locations: At dozens of locations all over Jefferson CountyAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Our guest today is Elisa Owen, a Senior Energy Organizer in Kentucky. She works with the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign, and closely with the Kentucky Chapter) as their cheap energy (i.e zero cost fuel) specialist. Before landing at the Sierra Club in February 2025, Elisa most recently served as Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light's Executive Director. She was educated at Emory University, the Johns Hopkins’ School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where she received an M.A. in international relations and economics, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Her work includes time in the international electric energy regulation practice of a Washington DC consulting firm focused on the economics of electric sector privatization. She then joined a subsidiary of the Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF), the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), to support businesses and governments around the world with their efforts to use regulatory changes to integrate renewable energy sources into their energy production plans.
League of Women Voters | Louisville Metro Council - District 9 Candidate Forum | 5-6-26 by Forward Radio
Every year, the Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) publishes The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly to give Kentuckians a clear-eyed look at how the General Assembly’s decisions are shaping our environment, energy systems, and communities. This year brought a mix of outcomes: some meaningful progress, but also bills moving Kentucky in the wrong direction by prioritizing polluters over people, sidelining science, and weakening protections for vulnerable communities. KRC’s legislative wrap-up highlights key wins, setbacks, and everything in between, with a focus on what these decisions mean on the ground for communities across the Commonwealth. This virtual presentation hosted by KRC's Executive Director, Ashley Wilmes, took place on Monday, May 4th. Watch the presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wop4g3NU1s. Read the full report at https://kyrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-THE-GOOD-THE-BAD-UGLY.pdfLearn more and support the work of the Kentucky Resources Council at https://kyrc.org/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
Dr. Adam Gaffney joins Paul Hoppe along with Co-Hosts Drs. Mike Flynn and Gene Shivley in a discussion on why a Public Option is not a workable solution as we try to fix our broken Healthcare System. Only Single Payer is the Solution. Dr. Gaffney is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, a pulmonary and critical care physician at the Cambridge Health Alliance, a health policy researcher, and a writer and commentator on issues of medicine and policy. He is also A past-president of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP).
Zorn, Lexington Rd, and Cannons Ln. It stretches from Irish Hill in the west through Clfiton and Crescent Hill into St. Matthews. The current District 9 Council Member, Democrat Andrew Owen, announced he would not seek reelection. Four people are vying to replace him: Andrea R. Parr, Alison Brotzge-Elder, Mark England, and Charles Todd. Forward Radio does not endorse any particular candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate and we offer equal air time to all candidates for the same office. It is the civic duty of all adult U.S. citizens in Kentucky to vote in the Primary elections on Tuesday May 19th. Your ballot will include the Mayor’s race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and State Rep seats right here in Louisville. All Kentucky voters will also get to weigh in on who should replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate! Don’t miss this opportunity! Find out where, when and how to vote, request an absentee ballot, and see a sample ballot so you can do your research on all the candidates at https://GoVote.Ky.govIn-Person Excused Absentee Voting begins this week on May 6, May 7, May 8, May 11, May 12 and May 13Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pmLouisville Location: Jefferson County Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty St.In-Person No Excuse Absentee Voting will run May 14 - May 16, 2026Time: 8:00 am-6:00 pmLouisville Locations: At dozens of locations all over Jefferson CountyAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Carla Wallace, co-founder of LSURJ (Louisville Standing Up for Racial Justice) and of Louisville's Fairness Campaign, as well as inductee into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame, was the featured speaker at Forward Radio's 9th Anniversary Celebration. She spoke on building coalitions in an era of encroaching authoritarianism and finding areas of commonality among diverse groups of people and organizations. Following her talk were brief remarks made by Ruth Newman, general manager of Forward Radio, promoting what she's calling CollaboRadio, which asks nonprofits and other groups to make use of community radio's shared communications platform to reach out into the community to help synchronize and expand grassroots efforts to resist inhumane, unethical acts and to strengthen community ties.
A cow that uses tools? A superior preschool-education method? A bonobo that uses his imagination? Is Artificial Intelligence better at creative writing than the average human? What stars, planets and constellations can we see in the night sky in May? ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio. Public domain music heard on this show is by Rafael Krux: 'Magic in the Garden'.
Energy Bills. This EveryHome webinar was held on Monday, April 28th at 1pm (monthly on 4th Tuesdays at 1pm - on May 26th, it'll be an expert from Union of Concerned Scientists on Urban Heat Islands). Stay tuned if you're curious about what happened to housing and energy bills during the 2026 Kentucky legislative session! Forward Radio's proud community partner, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition and guests panelists from Kentucky Conservation Committee, Coalition for the Homeless, and Kentucky Resources Council discuss what did and didn't pass, and the implications for Kentucky's housing and energy future. Speakers include: Sarah Pierce, MHC; Ashley Wilmes, KRC; Lane Boldman, KCC; George Eklund, Coalition for the Homeless, Director of Education and Advocacy; Byron Gary, KRC- Utility Disconnection Stories: Website for Stories: https://sites.google.com/view/leavetheheaton/story-loungeStory Collection form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12wP8GzR0bx2JgPYkOdMMaw-RnUryeXt2lVy4rgoWgks/editMessage Line: (859) 379-5306- KRC's Model Guidance on Data Centers: https://kyrc.org/krc-releases-data-center-model-guidance/- League of Women Voters reports on legislative transparency: https://www.lwvky.org/how-can-they-do-that- New study on energy burdens in Kentucky: https://aclc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lights-Out-Report-Final.pdf- Email Lane Boldman if you're interested in nuclear field trips: director@kyconservation.orgTruth 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 Access Hour, we bring you a major highlight from the LIVE broadcast at Forward Radio's 9th birthday celebration: our keynote address by Carla Wallace, an inductee into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame due to her work launching the Fairness Campaign and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ).Thanks to everyone who came out on April 25th to celebrate Forward Radio's 9 years of broadcasting to the community! Thanks to our hosts at South Louisville Community Ministries, our inspiring guest speaker, Carla Wallace, our musicians, The Buckle Inn, and hooray for The Raging Grannies, bringing the sing-along spirit to close out the party!If you didn't get a chance to donate to support Forward Radio, it's never too late! Please support us at https://www.forwardradio.orgThe 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 https://www.forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://www.forwardradio.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.
K.A. Owens interviews James Bryant-Intake Coordinator, The Neighbor Network, South Louisville Community Ministries. Mr. Bryant talks about his work at the ministry.Recorded Thursday April 30, 2026, 4PM.
Shameka Parrish-Wright is a Louisville Metro Council Woman representing District 3. She is also the director of Vocal Kentucky, a small business owner, a non-profit Executive Organizer and coalition builder. Shameka Parrish-Wright is currently running for Louisville Mayor in the non-partisan May 19th primary.
This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you something a little different! On Earth Day, April 22nd, your host, Justin Mog, was invited to be the inaugural invited speaker at the University of Kentucky’s annual end-of-year student sustainability symposium. UK Sustainability Interns present the projects they’ve been working on throughout the year; student sustainability awards are presented; and Justin Mog was invited to speak about his experiences with community radio and connect that to his work in driving change for sustainability.Naturally, Justin took this as an opportunity to make some radio magic, by turning the mic on the audience and conducting a little experiment in the power of storytelling for giving us hope in these dark, scary times. Tune in to hear from these inspiring students and staff engaged in driving change for sustainability at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
A talk on how local and national gambling continues to evolve and how it impacts horse racing and Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby
Thanks to everyone who came out on April 25th to celebrate Forward Radio's 9 years of broadcasting to the community! Thanks to our hosts at South Louisville Community Ministries, our inspiring guest speaker, Carla Wallace, our musicians, The Buckle Inn, and hooray for The Raging Grannies, bringing the sing-along spirit to close out the party! If you didn't get a chance to donate to support Forward Radio, it's never too late! Please support us at https://www.forwardradio.org
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a conversation with Joshua W. Busby, the recipient of the 2026 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. On April 14th, at UofL's Ekstrom Library, Joshua Busby was honored for his work to understand why climate change leads to negative security consequences in some places and not others. Joshua W. Busby is a professor of public affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He presented these ideas in his book, “States and Nature: The Effects of Climate Change on Security.” In the book, Busby explains how the combination of state capacity, political exclusion and international assistance determine the degree to which the impacts of climate change affect security for a country’s citizens. “The effects of pollution from burning fossil fuels have fundamentally altered our climate and will get worse until we move to cleaner energy,” Busby said. “Even as we transition away from fossil fuels, we have to prepare for climate impacts, some of which are inevitable at this point. Countries with weak government capacity, where political institutions exclude some people from power and where foreign assistance is blocked or delivered to some groups and not others are likely to have the worst outcomes, including humanitarian emergencies and violent conflict,” he said. “But the hopeful story of my book is that the worst consequences of climate change are not inevitable. Governments, even very poor ones, can take steps to protect their populations from climate harms and prevent large-scale loss of life from exposure to climate-related extreme weather, including cyclones and droughts. With a little bit of outside help, governments have been able to reduce their vulnerability to climate disasters and concerted action can prevent climate shocks from escalating to violence.” Charles E. Ziegler, University of Louisville professor of political science, University Scholar and director of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order, said Busby’s book examines the crucial global governance topic of confronting the negative implications of climate change in the realm of security. “Busby’s carefully conducted case studies allow for comparison of neighboring states that are confronted with similar climate hazards, yet experience very different outcomes,” Ziegler said. “The policy implications for confronting the security costs of climate change are clear and particularly timely given controversy about how to deal with the global climate crisis.” The Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order has been given annually since 1988 to those who have taken on issues of world importance and presented viewpoints that could lead to a more just and peaceful world. Each idea supports one noble cause: to inspire us all to work together for the common good. Learn more at https://grawemeyer.org/world-order/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
Brian are joined live in the Forward Radio studio to encourage YOU to think critically about where your money is going and to donate to help keep Forward Radio on the air another year! We need to raise $9000 to keep WFMP broadcasting and you can help us get there now by pledging your support at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-9th-anniversary-pledge-drive
PreservationThe 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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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.
national programming you love and offering the open access to the airwaves that our community deserves. Donate now at https://forwardradio.org. If you prefer to donate by mail: Send a check, made out to: WFMP-LP, Inc. 332 West Broadway, Suite 801A Box 33, Heyburn Building Louisville, KY 40202And don’t miss our 9th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 25th, 5:30-8:30pm at South Louisville Community Ministries (415 1/2 W Ashland Avenue). We'll be celebrating nine years of building community, supporting grassroots organizing, and broadcasting the voice of the people with music, food, door prizes, birthday cake, non-profit partners, and some great speakers including Carla Wallace, co-founder of Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ) and the Fairness Campaign!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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
national programming you love and offering the open access to the airwaves that our community deserves. Donate now at https://forwardradio.org. If you prefer to donate by mail: Send a check, made out to: WFMP-LP, Inc. 332 West Broadway, Suite 801A Box 33, Heyburn Building Louisville, KY 40202And don’t miss our 9th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 25th, 5:30-8:30pm at South Louisville Community Ministries (415 1/2 W Ashland Avenue). We'll be celebrating nine years of building community, supporting grassroots organizing, and broadcasting the voice of the people with music, food, door prizes, birthday cake, non-profit partners, and some great speakers including Carla Wallace, co-founder of Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ) and the Fairness Campaign!Solutions to Violence airs each week on Forward Radio 106.5fm in Louisville and livestreams and podcasts at https://forwardradio.org. Catch us every Monday at 5pm, Tuesday at 8am, and Wednesday at 6am.
Happy 9th Birthday, Forward Radio! To celebrate we are discussing 'quirky science'. Flowers that produce alcohol in their nectar, horses that can detect people's fear by smelling them, radio telescopes that are listening for aliens, and a look at the core of our Milky Way Galaxy. We finish with a birthday poem. Please take this opportunity to donate to Forward Radio at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-9th-anniversary-pledge-drive‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
K.A. Owens interviews Author, Activist, Actor and Playwright - Michael T.Topic: The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel.Recorded Friday April 17, 2026, 7PM
Hear from an expert with experience at the Public Service Commission and in utility policy, including current work at R Street. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at how good utility policy is shaped, what’s happening in Kentucky’s energy landscape, and the impact on housing affordability and utility costs.Learn more about the conference and speakers at https://beyondtherent.orgTruth 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
258 Critical Thinking for Everyone! | We need a mental exercise Revolution! | April 16th, 2026 by Forward Radio
Linda Allewalt of Shelbyville, Kentucky, has been a church/state activist for over fifteen years, including service for three years on the National Advisory Council of Americans United for Separation of Church and State in Washington representing the Louisville American United chapter.
Affordability Beyond the Rent: Utility Burdens and the True Cost of Housing in Louisville, KY.” In September 2025, MHC released this, their first housing and utility affordability report, in partnership with the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA). During his keynote address, Dr. Bryan expanded upon the findings of the report, which explores the challenges of utility affordability, reviews current Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) cases and the regulatory landscape, and provides policy recommendations to ensure consistent access to affordable housing and essential utilities for all members of our community.Learn more about the conference at https://beyondtherent.orgAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Tune in to hear the afternoon panel: 2025 was a year of major reports on housing, energy, and water affordability. This panel brought together representatives from leading organizations (Mountain Association, Appalachian Citizens Law Center, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Union of Concerned Scientists) to highlight key findings and discuss the policies needed to advance affordable utilities and housing across the commonwealth and the nation. Panelists included:1. Dr. William Bryan, Director of Research at the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, Read Report: https://everyhomelou.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Affordability-Beyond-the-Rent-2025-Final-Report-min.pdf2. Mary Cromer, Deputy Director, Appalachian Citizens Law Center, Read Report: https://aclc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lights-Out-Report-Final.pdf 3. Alicia Race, Climate Resilience Policy Advocate, Union of Concerned Scientists, Read Report: https://www.ucs.org/resources/colliding-crises4. Chris Woolery, Energy Projects Coordinator, Mountain Association, Read Report: https://kyrc.org/energy-report/Learn more about the conference and speakers at https://beyondtherent.orgTruth 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
Data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S., but what does that mean for local energy use and utility costs? Tune in to hear from Brionté McCorkle, a nationally recognized climate justice leader and Executive Director of Georgia Conservation Voters, for a conversation on how data centers are reshaping the energy landscape and how communities can get involved in decisions affecting rates, reliability, and energy policy.Learn more about the conference at https://beyondtherent.orgThe 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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 forwardradio.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.
Francesco Da Vinci carries a master’s degree in cosmology and social psychology. He is currently a journalist, a nonviolent activist, and a Pulitzer-nominated photographer, who lives and works in Los Angeles. He hopes to inspire today's generation to be of service to others and to explore the power of nonviolent activism for social change. Franscico Da Vinci is also the author of the book I Refuse to Kill: My Path to Nonviolence Action in the 1960s.
What is the process whereby viruses living in animals can spread to people? Are there specific genetic changes required for the shift to human hosts? Was the virus that causes COVID-19 genetically engineered in the lab? Dave Robinson discusses. Then, Amanda Fuller (Executive Director of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences) interviews Kyisha Walter (Psychology student at the University of Louisville) about her research on student learning. Kyisha explored the use of games to teach students about social dilemmas. Finally, Scott Miller (Maysville Community and Technical College, Maysville, KY) discusses the stars, planets, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the night sky in April.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
western Russell. Aprile is a lifelong District 5 resident who has been involved in activist work since 2016. She is a mother, a published author, a mental health worker, and a proud socialist organizer, and she is running in this election to fight for the working class. In our conversation, Aprile shares views on three of her top priorities: Housing, Economic Dignity, and Harm Reduction. Learn more at https://www.aprilehearn.org/The May 19th Primary includes six active candidates for this seat: Incumbent Democrat Donna Purvis, Wallace Garner III, Aprile Hearn, Ray Barker, Dave Duncan, and Betty Bailey. For both the Louisville Mayoral and Metro Council races, Primary voters will receive a ballot featuring all of the candidates, regardless of party registration. The top two vote-getters will move onto the general election on November 3rd.It is the civic duty of all adult U.S. citizens in Kentucky to vote in the Primary elections on Tuesday May 19th, including the Mayor’s race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and State Rep seats right here in Louisville. All Kentucky voters will also get to weigh in on who should replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate! Don’t miss this opportunity! Get registered to vote (before the April 20th deadline for the Primary), find out where, when and how to vote, request an absentee ballot, and see a sample ballot so you can do your research on all the candidates at https://GoVote.Ky.govIn-Person Excused Absentee Voting dates: May 6, May 7, May 8, May 11, May 12 and May 13Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pmLocation: Jefferson County Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty St.In-Person No Excuse Absentee Voting dates: May 14 - May 16, 2026Time: 8:00 am-6:00 pmLocations: TBDAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
an event held at the Women's Club of Louisville on Monday, March 30, 2026. In recognition of Women's History Month, Olmsted Parks Conservancy and the Women's Club of Louisville presented an exciting evening that featured a panel discussion with four Olmsted Parks Conservancy past and present CEO's, Susan Rademacher, Mimi Zinniel, Layla George and Mary Grissom. Hosted by Rachel Platt, VP of Mission at the Frazier History Museum. The special guest for the evening was Sue Breitkopf, President and CEO of the national Olmsted Network.This engaging panel reflected on the leadership, stewardship, and long view of caring for public landscapes. Set within the Woman's Club of Louisville, this event celebrated women who have shaped not only an organization, but he enduring green spaces that shape Louisville itself. Learn more at https://www.olmstedparks.org/events/women-who-shape-the-landscape/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
Can Medicaid survive The Big Beautiful Bill cuts? Paul welcomes Drs. Michael Flynn, Gene Shively, and Barbara Casper along with Medicaid recipient Amber. It's situation critical for Amber as she struggles to maintain her eligibility along with thousands of others in Kentucky.
Jim Holderman has taught court ordered and company ordered clients for 28 years in anger and conflict management. He is certified with the National Curriculum Training Institute, and the leader in the field of Cognitive Behavioral Change Programs. College brought studies in science, music, and philosophy. For five years he taught anger management and life skills in prisons. He has trained extensively in public speaking and communication skills in many venues. Attending classes at a local University in neuroscience added a deeper understanding of the brain and human interaction. Jim Holderman is the author of the book, Wizard Brain or Monkey Mind: Which is in Control? His background also includes many successful years in the retail industry, along with an avocation in music and theatre. Jim has been a Rotarian since 1991 and serves as the Ombudsman for District 5450. He was one of 300 around the world to be trained in the new peace endeavor of Rotary International and the Institute for Economics and Peace. Jim Holderman is the recipient of Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award. His passion is to work with Rotarian’s effort to bring peace to all.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is excited to once again, bring you another vital youth voice in sustainability! Tune in to meet Keionna Spalding, a Purdue Global University S.T.E.M. Sustainability Major based right here in Louisville. She is 27, and in year 3 of her BS in Environmental Science with a focus on Sustainability. Keionna has volunteered with organizations like Louisville Metro Urban Forestry and the Louisville Nature Center. She's also a member of the Louisville Climate Action Network and Kentucky Waterways Alliance, and is an Environmental Educator with our Louisville Metro Solid Waste Department through AmeriCorps. In this free flowing conversation, we take a deep dive into Zero Waste strategies and the Circular Economy concept; the insanity of landfills and how we can mitigate the use of landfills in our society; and the meaning behind her personal motto, “Mitigating Human Behavior in Favor of the Planet.”Keionna will be speaking on zero waste as part of a student panel at the April 14th Bluegrass Greensource 2026 Sustainability Summit at the University of Kentucky. Learn more at https://bggreensource.org/sustainability-summit/ 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
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Dave Robinson finishes his report on Monsanto and its herbicide, Roundup. Hear how Monsanto teams up with an Israeli company to produce White Phosphorus, a toxic, incendiary tool used by the military. Find out how the Trump administration has changed the way the EPA calculates the value of a human life. And, which Supreme Court justice worked for Monsanto in the past, and has been called to recuse himself on coming decisions about Roundup? Then, Mary Williams tells us about Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey, who single-handedly prevented the FDA from approving the teratogenic drug thalidomide, for use in the US. This drug caused thousands of miscarriages and birth defects in Europe, but not in the US, thanks to Dr. Kelsey.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Barbara Boyd is a retired Rank I elementary teacher from Jefferson County Public Schools. She was appointed to one and one-half terms to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) as well as serving two elected terms as a Regional Director with Jefferson County Teacher’s Association (JCTA). She has served as a co-chair of the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Chairs the Community Education Coalition and Kentucky Mobilization under the umbrella of the Kentucky Alliance against Racist and Political Repression. Barbara Boyd is currently the director of the Louisville Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Barbara was the keynote speaker March 19, 2026, Third Thursday Lunch sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Louisville Branch.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to be in conversation with Kennedy Little, the Lexington-based Youth Advocacy Team Member at the Food Empowerment Project (https://foodispower.org). Tune in to learn about the Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.’s) history, mission, and the four core issue areas they address: 1. ChocolateF.E.P. works to inform consumers globally about the worst forms of child labor, including slavery, that occur in the chocolate industry. 2. Farm workers: F.E.P. supports corporate, legislative, and regulatory changes to advance the rights and well-being of farm workers.3. Food AccessF.E.P. collaborates with community members who invite them to help increase access to healthy foods where they live. This includes conducting surveys and providing support based on community needs.4. VeganismF.E.P. promotes ethical veganism through education, outreach, and providing practical tools to help individuals transition to a vegan lifestyle.Learn more about these four areas at https://foodispower.org/our-work/You’ll also learn about F.E.P.’s Youth Advocacy Work, specifically their youth engagement and resources. Check out their new printed resource guide, Eating Vegan in College: https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/And learn more about the Youth Scholarship Contest: https://foodispower.org/youth-contest-2025/Check out the New F.E.P. zine for youth, Envision: https://foodispower.org/envision-youth-zine/Featured New F.E.P. Blog: “The Learning Curve: Why Vegan Cafeteria Meals Matter for Students,” a collaboration with Kennedy Little and VersyTalks co-founder, Antonin Laferrière: https://foodispower.org/the-learning-curve-why-vegan-cafeteria-meals-matter-for-students/Debate Collaboration with F.E.P. and VersyTalks: https://www.versytalks.com/debate/should-vegan-meals-be-required-options-in-all-k-12-schools-and-college-cafeteriasMore information about F.E.P.’s mission and values can be found at https://foodispower.org/about-f-e-p/Socials: @foodempowermentproject. Email: kennedy@foodispower.orgAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Tune in for a virtual Town Hall held on March 16, 2026: Our Common Health, Our Commonwealth: Who Decides What’s Safe? hosted by Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Kentucky Resources Council, Kentucky Conservation Committee, and Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter. Connecting Legislation, Pollution, and Our Health. Environmental health, public health, and civic health are deeply intertwined. The condition of our air, water, and land shapes the wellbeing of our communities and the strength of our democracy. Who shows up, who speaks, and who votes determines whether decisions reflect the public’s best interests or the priorities of corporate lobbyists.Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Kentucky Resources Council, Kentucky Conservation Committee, and Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter hosted this discussion on how environmental decisions affect public health and how current proposed legislation would prioritize polluter profits over the health and safety of every day Kentuckians — making it nearly impossible for communities to hold corporations accountable when our most basic necessities are at risk.Additionally, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky shared findings from their report How Can They Do That?, which examines how legislation can advance through the process with limited public visibility. The Town Hall starts out with testimony from Calvert City, Kentucky resident Joshua Tabor sharing his family’s experience with angiosarcoma, a rare cancer linked to environmental exposures, and why these environmental protections are deeply personal for many Kentucky families.Together, we examined how decisions made in Frankfort affect Kentucky’s natural resources and communities, and what Kentuckians can do to shape a healthier future. Speakers include: KWA's Michael Washburn, Joshua Tabor, KRC's Audrey Ernstberger, KWA's Nick Hart, KCC's Lane Boldman, LWA's Jeanie Lindel, and SC's Julia Finch. Watch full recording: https://vimeo.com/1174496139Connect with the organizers:Kentucky Waterways Alliance: https://www.kwalliance.org/Kentucky Resources Council: https://kyrc.org/Kentucky Conservation Committee: https://kyconservation.org/Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter: https://www.sierraclub.org/kentuckyTruth 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 http://forwardradio.org
Patty and Brian interview Dr. Robert Friedland about his second book, 99 Lessons in Critical Thinking.
Luther Adams – Free Man of Color is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington Tacoma. He earned his B.A. in history at the University of Louisville (1994), and a Ph.D. in history at the University of Pennsylvania (2002). He has published in a variety of forums including the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Ohio Valley History Journal, the Journal of Social History and the Journal of Urban History. His book, Way Up North in Louisville: African American Migration in the Urban South, 1930-1970 was published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2010. Additionally Luther Adams is the author of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind MLK,” published in All About History Magazine, No. 136. Luther Adams is currently working on a book called No Justice, No Peace
weatherization program for Louisville residents to be deployed this year.• Helping deliver a record $11.5M in green economic development in 2025 between the Solarize, Cool Roof, and EPAD programs.• Helping secure residential solar net metering protections for Louisville ratepayers, including over 300 Solarize participants. Read more: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/mayor-greenberg-names-new-executive-director-office-sustainabilityDon’t miss Earth Fest on Saturday, March 28th, from 1:00 - 5:00pm, at Alberta O. Jones Park, 744 S 23rd St. OS, Parks Alliance of Louisville, and partners are bringing back this Louisville Earth Month kickoff event. This community festival will feature free local burritos on compostable diningware, music, performances, art, sustainability activities, a park tour, green business displays, and local resources - all in celebration of our planet. Learn more at https://bit.ly/EarthFest2026Currently, Jake is helping launch the Louisville Green Bank - the first of its kind in Louisville. The Mayor’s Sustainability Office houses a collection of programs that serve as the foundation of the budding Louisville Green Bank:* The Solarize Louisville Program provides a 12-18% discount on residential and small commercial solar panel installations. The program is in its 5th year of operation and has produced over 300 projects. Solarize Louisville had a record year in 2025, likely due to the sunset of residential clean energy tax credits. Credits are still available, however, to commercial projects so long as they are in service by the end of 2027, so the program will be catering outreach to non-profits interested going solar. * The Cool Roof rebate program is an initiative in which Louisville is a national leader. Cool Roof products reflect sunlight and keep properties cooler, requiring less work from AC systems in warm weather. Since 2017, Metro has delivered over 400 Cool Roof projects to residents, non-profits, and businesses covering a total of 1.4M sq ft of Louisville roof top. Louisville Metro has deployed over $800K in rebates and every dollar returns an estimated $5-6 in avoided energy costs over the lifetime of a cool roof. * EPAD – The Energy Project Assessment District is a property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing tool that structures sustainability upgrades for commercial projects in end of year property tax bills. We had two EPAD projects downtown last year totaling $7.5 million worth of energy upgrades (Derby City Lofts and Zen NuLu). Metro is working through a grant process now that will unveil the Green Bank in an official manner while setting us up for additional phase of funding.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Professor Larry Jacobs of the University of Minnesota served as moderator for an energetic conversation that featured Holly Fechner and John Lawrence, both of whom worked for Democratic members of Congress and have decades of experience working in politics. Comments by Holly and John reflected optimism for the Democrats to take control of the House, but they considered prospects for the Democrats to take the Senate to be not so promising but possible. Historical trends favoring the opposition party in midterm elections, the unpopularity of Trump, and negative perceptions of the economy are among the key factors now favoring the Democrats. Wildcards that could trip the Democrats include disenfranchisement of Democratic-leaning voters through redistricting, restricting mail-in and early voting options, and deployments of military and other security forces to intimidate voters. It was posited that the Democrats still needed to change their approach and widen their appeal across class lines, because of perceptions that the Party is too West/East Coastal, too old, and too beholden to donors and the educated elite. Alternatively, it was argued that the Democrats have been pursuing policies that advance the welfare of “regular” Americans by pursuing policy initiatives that address “affordability,” health care, educational opportunities, and the environment, but the Party’s messaging can get sidetracked by “cultural” issues that are important, but are distracting to the general populace. To wit, the priority of selecting candidates who could win elections was illustrated by a quote from former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi who said that Democrats on the Hill would be merely resigned to having “a conversation” if they lacked majority control of the House. Panelists highlighted examples across America’s history in which the forces of “illiberalism” were overcome, and they maintained that public protests are important to build solidarity and demonstrate the resilience of the opposition. Watch recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BE3WfkcWhgIt is the civic duty of all adult U.S. citizens in Kentucky to vote in the Primary elections on Tuesday May 19th, including the Mayor’s race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and State Rep seats right here in Louisville. All Kentucky voters will also get to weigh in on who should replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate! Don’t miss this opportunity! Find out where, when and how to vote, request an absentee ballot, and see a sample ballot so you can do your research on all the candidates at https://GoVote.Ky.govOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
On this week's Access Hour, long-time community activist, Terrell Holder, speaks with host Bob Cline about the unique opportunities before us with the May 19th Primary Election in Kentucky. This is the first time ALL Louisville voters will be able to participate in the Primary, including independents and those registered for third parties because of the new state law the made our local races non-partisan.It is the civic duty of all adult U.S. citizens to vote in the Kentucky Primary elections on Tuesday May 19th, including the Mayor’s race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and State Rep seats right here in Louisville. All Kentucky voters will also get to weigh in on who should replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate! Don’t miss this opportunity! Find out where, when and how to vote, request an absentee ballot, and see a sample ballot so you can do your research on all the candidates at https://GoVote.Ky.govIn-Person Excused Absentee VotingPrimary Election dates: May 6, May 7, May 8, May 11, May 12 and May 13General Election dates: October 21, October 22, October 23, October 26, October 27 and October 28Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pmLocation: Jefferson County Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty St.Who qualifies for an in-person excused absentee ballot: Voter is a resident of Kentucky who is a covered voter as defined in KRS 117A.010,who will be absent from the county of his or her residence on the day of an election and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting. Voter, or spouse of voter, who has surgery scheduled that will require hospitalization on the day of an election and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting. Voter who temporarily resides outside the state but is still eligible to vote in this state and will be absent from the county of his or her residence on the day of an election and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting. Voter is a resident of Kentucky who is a uniformed-service voter as defined in KRS 117A.010 confined to a military base on election day and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting. Voter who is in her last trimester of pregnancy. Voter who has not been declared mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction and, due to age, disability, or illness, is not able to appear at the polls on election day and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting. Voter who is a student who temporarily resides outside the county of his or her residence and will be absent from the county of his or her residence on the day of an election and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting. Voter who is employed in an occupation that is scheduled to work during all days and all hours, which shall include commute time, the polls are open on election day and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting. Voter who is an election officer tasked with election administration for the current election cycle. Voter who is a person prevented from voting in-person at the polls on election day and from casting a no-excuse in-person absentee ballot on all days no-excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted because he or she will be absent from the county of his or her residence during all days and hours no excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted. Voter who is a caregiver who is providing medical or healthcare assistance to a voter who is qualified to cast an in-person absentee ballot.In-Person No Excuse Absentee VotingPrimary Election dates: May 14 - May 16, 2026General Election dates: October 29 - 31, 2026Time: 8:00 am-6:00 pmLocations: TBD
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, plows the fertile soil of sustainable food systems with Joe Trigg, co-founder of My Farm Exchange (https://www.myfarmexchange.com/), a farm management platform designed to help farmers and gardeners reduce waste and operate more efficiently. The platform includes integrated management tools as well as a built-in virtual farmers market. Joe has extensive experience in urban agriculture and small-farm sustainability, and ran the Farmers2City Connection (F2CC) CSA from a farm in Glasgow, KY (Barren Co.). He is also a former candidate for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner. Tune in for a rich conversation about the current state of farming and the agricultural landscape, particularly in light of the potential ripple effects of tariffs on our food supply. Then we dive into sustainable urban farming and the silver-lining possibilities of the urban heat island effect and microclimates in the city. You’ll be inspired by the tremendous potential we have to meet both household food needs, and to generate much-needed income for urban growers. Learn about local street market days, and the importance of local commercial kitchens and packaging facilities to add value and ensure year-round access to local food. 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Hear the third installment of our report on the controversial herbicide glyphosate, manufactured as Roundup by the agrichemical company Monsanto/Bayer. What did the 'Monsanto Papers' reveal about the role of university professors in promoting this commercial product? How does Monsanto influence academia? How common is 'ghostwriting' in the scientific literature, and what can be done to reduce the amount of ghostwriting in the future? Finally, hear what stars, planets, and constellations we can see in the night sky during the month of March.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Marc Murphy Is a Law Professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and the Louisville Courie-Journal editorial cartoonist. His analysis provides extraordinary insights concerning issues all of us are facing during these extraordinary times. Solutions to Violence airs on Mondays at 5 pm, Tuesdays at 8 am and Wednesdays at 6 am. You can listen livestream if you visit us at https://forwardradio.org.
referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2E34bfd59e%2D99c0%2D4133%2D8999%2D65ce2c8ca2b4Truth 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Activist, Playwright, Actor Michael T. Topics: The legacy of Jesse Jackson and the War in Iran (the United States and Israel attack Iran).Recorded Thursday March 5, 2026, 3PM.
Patty and Brian discuss artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, and related topics.
Sam Daley-Harris is an esteemed pioneer in citizen advocacy with over four decades of experience in empowering individuals to become impactful changemakers. Through his work starting and supporting organizations, he has been instrumental in mobilizing efforts to eradicate global hunger and poverty. Sam Daily-Harris is the author of two books, Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen's Guide to Transformational Advocacy and New Pathways Out of Poverty.
(Fortune): https://fortune.com/2026/02/11/something-big-is-happening-ai-february-2020-moment-matt-shumer/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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews activist Howard Owens about the legacy of the Rainbow Coalition and the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. Recorded Thursday February 26, 2026, 7PM.
We continue our story on Roundup, the Monsanto company's best-selling herbicide. We discuss the evidence linking Roundup exposure with cancer (Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma). In 2017, the 'Monsanto Papers' were released showing that the company was trying to conceal the real health risks of their flagship product, Roundup. We discuss ghostwriting, and how corporate-written research papers about the drug Vioxx contributed to the death of at least 38,000 people. And when it comes to the health risks of Roundup, why do some research papers emphasize its safety, while others highlight its risks of cancer?‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Our guest today is Kay Tillow, Kay Tillow is currently the chair for Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare. Kay Tillow was the keynote speaker at the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation “Third Thursday Lunch event. The Third Thursday Lunch event that featured Kay Tillow occurred February 19th, 2026, at Hotel Louisville before a live audience. We would like to thank the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation for helping to produce today’s presentation that features Kay Tillow
Nick Richert, co-hosts of the national program on the Pacifica Network, Bike Talk, now airing on Forward Radio on Thursdays at 12am (premiered 1/29/26). https://biketalk.org/Nick Richert founded Bike Talk in 2008 on Killradio.org to amplify the growing bike movement in Los Angeles. The show moved to KPFK and has expanded along with the movement.Taylor Nichols became a bicycle advocate when his two daughters started to roam the neighborhood on two wheels. He was appointed to the West Hollywood Bicycle Task Force in 2011. Since then he has worked as the co-chair of the Mid City West Neighborhood council’s Transportation committee where he has been responsible for promoting safe streets in and around West Hollywood. Currently he serves as the CD-5 Representative to the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee. He has a Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and a degree in Journalism from the UCLA specializing in Broadcast Journalism. In Taylor’s real life he is an actor, having recently starred in the Emmy nominated Pen 15 and Perry Mason for HBO as well as many other films and tv shows. Taylor's whole family is from Louisville. https://www.instagram.com/taylor.nichols7/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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Join psychotherapist Dr. Michael Eiden as he explores the critical issue of screen addiction in this insightful episode. He examines how viewers are intentionally manipulated through revenue-driven business models that employ advanced algorithms. Dr. Eiden discusses the significant effects of screen addiction on young, developing brains, particularly concerning socialization skills, while highlighting potential risks. He also provides valuable insights for navigating the digital landscape and addresses the implications of screen addiction for adults.
coalition to stop the construction of FCI Letcher (Federal Correctional Institution), the newest prison planned for the region. Judah Schept is a Professor in the School of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. He is the author of Coal, Cages, Crisis: The Rise of the Prison Economy in Central Appalachia (New York University Press, 2022) and Progressive Punishment: Job Loss, Jail Growth, and the Neoliberal Logic of Carceral Expansion (New York University Press, 2015). He is co-editor of The Jail is Everywhere: Fighting the New Geography of Mass Incarceration (Verso Books, 2024).On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://www.forwardradio.org
Dustin Pugel is Policy Director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, where he focuses on economic security, health policy and safety net programs while providing strategic support for all of the organization’s policy campaigns. He joined the staff in 2015. Dustin previously worked for BUILD in Lexington, Kentucky where he trained congregations to identify, research and advocate for policy solutions on a local level. He also spent two years providing policy research assistance for the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities. He has a BA in History from Asbury University and a master’s in public administration from the University of Kentucky.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, fills the studio with Green for a discussion about parenting in the age of climate chaos! Our guests this week are Megan Green, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Woven Nest Counseling and Coaching; and longtime local sustainability advocate, Jackie Green. Though unrelated, they are co-facilitators of a new free monthly workshop series coming up called “The Parent, Child and Climate Change.” It kicks off this weekend and will be held on third Saturdays, beginning February 21, 2026 from 2pm til 3pm at Highlands Community Ministries, 1228 E Breckinridge St (at Barret). Earth Home 40202, an initiative you heard about on this program back in October, is launching this supportive, empowering, health based, community building program for parents and older children. The program is free, but please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing earth.home.40202@gmail.com. Learn more about Earth Home 40202 at https://www.bikecourier.org/earth-home-40202/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/people/Deep-Ecology-Louisville/61581836699217/Parenting today happens in the context of constant uncertainty—climate change, social instability, economic stress—and our nervous systems are taking that in whether we name it or not. Climate anxiety isn’t a disorder; it’s a nervous system response to ongoing, unresolved threat. Our bodies are designed to detect danger, and climate change is a chronic, future-oriented stressor. Many parents are quietly carrying fear and grief about the world their children are inheriting. That often shows up as burnout, urgency, irritability, or feeling like they’re never doing enough.Children sense the state of the adults around them. They don’t need all the information, but they feel the regulation—or dysregulation—of the nervous systems caring for them. From a nervous-system lens, anxiety and behavioral struggles aren’t signs of weakness or bad parenting; they’re signals that the system is overwhelmed. Our mental and emotional health are deeply connected to our environment. Humans regulate better with access to nature, sunlight, rhythm, and sensory safety—we are not separate from the natural world.Environmental degradation impacts mental health not just psychologically, but physiologically. When the environment feels unsafe, nervous systems stay on high alert. A nervous-system perspective shifts the question from “What’s wrong with parents or kids?” to “What has their nervous system been asked to carry?” Regulation and connection are foundational—not luxuries. When nervous systems are supported, people have more capacity for hope, care, and meaningful action. Slowing down, repairing relationships, and spending time in nature are not passive responses; they are stabilizing acts that support both individual well-being and collective resilience.Hope doesn’t come from denying reality. It comes from feeling safe enough to face hard truths while staying connected to one another. Supporting parents’ nervous systems is a form of future care—for children, communities, and the planet.Learn more about Megan at https://www.wovennest.net/woven-nest-therapy-team-louisville/megan-green-meyerhofferAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Kay Tillow, Chairperson of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare and Guest Dare Cima, Social Justice Activist and a member of DSA, on Medicaid Cuts impact on Eastern Kentucky. Dare hails from the foothills of Appalachia in Southeastern Kentucky and still has family there. Dare is uniquely qualified to speak on the state of healthcare while growing up in the region.
science. Watch a full recording of the evening at https://youtu.be/oxo8KT_3cBAOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://www.forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Artist Bart Galloway. Bart shares with the audience his life in art.Recorded Thursday February 12, 2026, 7PM.
Only two years after the release of the herbicide 'Roundup', the FDA accused it's manufacturer, Monsanto, of falsifying data about the chemical's safety. In December of 2025, a review of the scientific literature on the safety of 'Roundup' was retracted by the journal that published it, over the issue of 'ghostwriting'. This week we present the first part of a comprehensive history of this effective, put potentially carcinogenic herbicide. At the end of the show, we review the cosmic sights that are visible in the night sky in February.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio .Public-domain music heard on this show is by Mad Gravity Studio ('Into the Umbra Loop') courtesy of freesound.org.
Energy Affordability Program Coordinator with the EveryHome program (https://everyhomelou.org). Tune in to learn what the EveryHome program does to investigate and advocate for affordable housing, including all of the “hidden costs” to housing like utilities. Sarah shares some of the findings from EveryHome’s latest report on how utility burdens can lead to unaffordability of housing, and can create negative health and mental health impacts. We also discuss some of the current cases before the Public Service Commission and how MHC has intervened. And we share the inspiring story of the grassroots state-wide effort for a Moratorium on Utility Disconnections over the past couple of months with the Leave The Heat On Collective.Finally, we discuss MHC’s upcoming conference: Beyond the Rent: Policy Driven Solutions for Housing and Utility BurdensTuesday, April 7th, 9am-7:30pm at the Muhammad Ali CenterEarly-Bird Registration Deadline (10% off): Feb. 13thThe Metropolitan Housing Coalition's EveryHome Program is hosting this all-day conference to bring together national and local speakers, policymakers, nonprofits, advocates, and community members to strengthen dialogue and collaboration on housing and utility affordability. MHC will also be sharing key findings from their 2025 Housing and Utility Affordability Report to ensure that data and lived experience guide future policies and solutions. The Beyond the Rent Conference will include 3 keynote speakers, 2 breakout sessions, a panel of experts, networking opportunities, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Mayan Cafe. Half-day tickets are available for either the morning or afternoon. Learn more about the conference and find the link to register at https://beyondtherent.orgLearn more about MHC at https://metropolitanhousing.org Get in touch with Sarah at sarah@metropolitanhousing.orgAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
On this week's show, we wrap up our highlights from the 2026 Kentucky Conservation Committee's Legislative Summit held on January 25th. Learn more about it and find links to all the great materials referenced at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2026On today's show, we take a deep dive into Kentucky's energy past and potential energy future. Specifically, we respond to all the hype around nuclear as a supposedly rational response to the climate crisis and the exploding demand for electricity coming from data center development. Tune in to hear from Lane Boldman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee on Kentucky's troubling nuclear history and the proposals for new nuclear developments being pushed today. Then Sarah Lynn Cunningham, Executive Director of the Louisville Climate Action Network, shares her personal stories of successful local resistance to the nuclear build-out back in the 1970s.View Lane's Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mz-CL7BiqstWzOoHWvHzK1_guQqODVNL/view?usp=sharingBackgrounder on Nuclear Players in Kentucky: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo5aGpCGauEQZaeChH5vT8VPrlWCrSkOwM_4TSLcJ8I/edit?usp=sharingKCC’s Nuclear Energy Webpage: https://kyconservation.org/nuclear-energyWe conclude with Byron Gary, Program Attorney, from the Kentucky Resource Council, about their new study released on December 11th, which evaluates Kentucky’s electricity needs, and demonstrates how new state laws are hindering a transition to a cheaper, cleaner, and more dependable energy portfolio — at a time when many Kentuckians are struggling to afford their utility bills. The independent report, commissioned by KRC, Mountain Association, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, and Earthjustice, compares multiple energy pathways through 2050 and concludes that replacing aging coal-fired power plants with a mix of renewable energy, battery storage, and efficiency investments could save Kentuckians billions while maintaining reliability. Read the report at https://kyrc.org/energy-report/The report investigates whether continued reliance on fossil-fuels is necessary to assure affordable and reliable electricity service in Kentucky. The report found that Kentucky Senate Bills 4 (2023) and 349 (2024) hinder the development of cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable alternatives to serve Kentucky’s electricity needs. The most affordable and reliable option to serve Kentuckians’ electricity needs is a modern and diverse energy supply that includes much more renewable energy, battery storage, and demand-side resources than are currently planned by Kentucky’s regulated utilities.Kentucky Senate Bills 4 (2023) and 349 (2024) put up hurdles to retiring aging, uneconomic coal-fired power plants. The independent report explains that continued reliance on coal is not necessary, and it’s more expensive. There are cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable alternatives for Kentucky’s ratepayers.Kentucky could save upwards of 4 billion dollars by 2050 with a more diverse portfolio that includes less fossil fuels and more renewables – but these laws must be amended now.This report highlights costs and risks to ratepayers across the nation as other states, including Alaska, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Utah and Wyoming, have also considered or passed legislation that would slow closures of an aging fleet of coal-fired power plants.On Truth to Power each week, we bring you in-depth community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org
An enlightening discussion with Dr. Hendrik Van den Berg of the University of Massachusetts on his paper from the 2026 American Economics Association Meeting. Instead of looking for new ways or new technology to solve or fix environmental problems, the solutions are already in our hands and within our means. It is mostly a political and not technological question of how we solve our environmental problems as we sometimes step forward but then backward in trying to address environmental concerns.
Get ready for the most gambling we’ve ever seen around this year’s Super Bowl! This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to welcome back into the studio Dr. Christopher Tuell, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and clinical director of addiction services at University of Cincinnati Health's Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason, OH (https://lindnercenterofhope.org/). Chris was last on the program a year ago, talking about problem gambling - an issue still relevant today as we look forward to the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 8th. For help, call the National Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-GAMBLER or the Suicide Prevention Hotline 9-8-8.This year, we take a deeper dive into the complex and often intertwined relationship between substance use—both chemical and behavioral—and mental health. Through clinical insight and real-world examples, the discussion aims to increase understanding of how mental health conditions can influence addictive behaviors and how addiction, in turn, impacts emotional wellbeing. Our goal is to educate and empower you by reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and offering hope through accessible information, compassion, and evidence-based perspectives. Ultimately, we seeks to help listeners feel less alone while encouraging healthier conversations about recovery, resilience, and mental wellness.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Rev. Dean W. Bucalos is the former executive director of Mission Behind Bars and Beyond, an ecumenical re-entry program that trains faith-based groups to work with returning citizens upon their release from prison. In addition, he is the founding pastor of New Life in Christ Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a congregation he began inside Dismas Charities-Diersen, a women’s re-entry facility in Louisville, Kentucky. He served as a part-time mission specialist for prison and jail ministries with the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).Rev. Bucalos was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1994. He has served as the pastor of congregations in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, The University of Kentucky College of Law and Lexington Theological Seminary. Prior to his ordination, Rev. Bucalos practiced law in Ashland and Lexington, Kentucky. He has served as an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, where he taught classes on Christianity and Social Justice. In retirement, he has continued his ministry by facilitating several contemplative dialogue groups, both on-line and in person.
On this week's show, we bring you more highlights from the 2026 Kentucky Conservation Committee's Legislative Summit that was held online on Sunday afternoon, January 25th. You can learn more about it and find links to all the great materials referenced at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2026The Summit includes a review of conservation legislation and trainings on key conservation and environmental issues in Kentucky to provide you with all the necessary advocacy tools you need during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly and beyond. These sessions included a broad look at the anticipated topics of the 2026 General Assembly, related federal legislative issues, basic training on ways for citizens to engage as a “citizen lobbyist”, plus tips on how to be more effective with your legislative advocacy in a virtual world or in person.On today's show, we take a deep dive into two environmental issues that have been very threatening to communities throughout the Commonwealth, but particularly in Appalachia: flooding and the construction of hyperscale data centers. After a brief welcome from KCC Director, Lane Boldman, you'll hear from Brian Storz, the Licking River Basin Coordinator at the Kentucky Division of Water on nature-based solutions for stormwater mitigation. After that, we switch gears to hear from Max Moran and Janet Garrison, two citizen activists with the “We are Mason County” Citizen’s Group who have been mobilizing at a grassroots level to resist the steamrolling of data center developers over the health and wellbeing of their neighbors.Explore these great resources:View Brian Storz's Presentation Slides on Green Sink Stormwater Mitigation at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T6z9gwKJ4nkpc8qrkpvPuDwhdpX28FJn/view?usp=sharingNature’s Solutions for Stormwater Management: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/13muZspC-g1HgtXP9LDfIQSoQjZMzVA4JBuilding a Flood Resilient Kentucky: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HHpbDgj8B8X508C5ThrROLjv-RWbUge3/view?usp=sharingVIDEO of the presentation on data centers is at https://vimeo.com/1158645052Presentation Slides: Data Centers and Community Action: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13OOBpwSNoJe47y9UFuFhrPL1yZVEv1Y-/view?usp=sharingKCC webpage on data centers: https://kyconservation.org/dataKCC one-pager on data centers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KrXAucfipI5QRLDoqA9XqNYqOx85vphG/view?usp=sharing On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://www.forwardradio.org
A discussion with historian Dr. David McNally of the University of Houston on his recently published book, Slavery and Capitalism: A New Marxist History, published by University of California Press. He makes the strong case that slavery before the US Civil War is basically the same thing as labor, something which most if not all economists and historians have either ignored or not realized. This is an informative and fascinating book which also illuminates the ties between slavery and capitalism.
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you highlights from the first hour of the 2026 Kentucky Conservation Committee's Legislative Summit that was held online on Sunday afternoon, January 25th. You can learn more about it and find links to all the great materials referenced at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2026The Summit includes a review of conservation legislation and trainings on key conservation and environmental issues in Kentucky to provide you with all the necessary advocacy tools you need during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly and beyond. These sessions included a broad look at the anticipated topics of the 2026 General Assembly, related federal legislative issues, basic training on ways for citizens to engage as a “citizen lobbyist”, plus tips on how to be more effective with your legislative advocacy in a virtual world or in person.On today's show, you'll get an overview of bills that are already filed in the General Assembly, or anticipated to be filed, along with KCC’s analysis and recommendations for action, and a preview of the State Budget. Want the latest information on environmental issues impacting Kentucky? Want to be a more effective citizen advocate during the General Assembly? Want to know how the recent elections will impact state and federal policy on environmental issues? Tune in for the resources you will need to be an effective advocate for a wide range of environmental issues impacting Kentucky. After a brief welcome from KCC Director, Lane Boldman, KCC's Legislative Agent, Randy Strobo, provides highlights of House and Senate bills reviewed by KCC to date. And finally, Pam Thomas from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy will provide a State Budget Overview.Resource: KCC Citizens Guide to the General Assembly 2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5bSKYXp6mEF1wM34kKha8pGdWCRJuqM/view?usp=sharingResource: List of Lawmakers and Issues 2026: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JRMQ-qxz4hjXOvWeN_MjcGAIOX8fYqqW-JYTaCGaz04/edit?usp=sharingResource: How a Bill Becomes a Law in Kentucky: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a0ZJSKw3os9UQivaW9VpS-S-bXWZ60tB/view?usp=sharingPresentation Slides: Bill Highlights to Date: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E806k-oxQ4h9aSP6lgha5KKq1LaXnhTN/view?usp=sharingPresentation Slides: Ky Policy Budget Preview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2g04vAJkvTiv1DoKAn2Cw0yKNRUFx-s/view?usp=sharingKyPolicy Budget Preview: https://kypolicy.org/preview-of-the-2026-2028-kentucky-state-budget/Governor’s Budget Proposal: https://kypolicy.org/2026-governor-andy-beshear-budget-proposal/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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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.
A discussion with Dr. Phillip O'Hara of the Global Political Economy Research Unit in Perth, Australia on his book Long Waves of Growth, Hegemonic Power, and Climate Change in the World Economy: Dutch, British, US, and Chinese Capitalism and Structural Polycrises. This is a fascinating conversation that ties political and economic dominance by different world powers in different epochs with changes in climate periods and long waves of economic growth. The book is published by Springer.
Bill Allison, is a long-time attorney that has worked cooperatively with the Kentucky’s American Civil Liberty Union. Bill Allison started his law career with the Southern Conference Educational Fund (SCEF), an organization closely connected with Carl and Anne Braden. SCEF was a Southern civil rights organization, and so from the beginning of his career, Bill Allison was involved in civil rights and civil liberties litigation. Bill Allison and Cate Fosl were the keynote Speakers at the Lyman T. Johnson Dinner sponsored by the Louisville Democratic Socialist of America and held at Louisville’s 1st Unitarian Church June 28th, 2025. The Lyman T. Johnson dinner was established for the purpose of honoring Bill Allison and raising funds for constructing a new building for the Democratic Socialist of America, Louisville chapter.
Science” series, an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, and a researcher with UofL’s Envirome Institute (https://louisville.edu/envirome). Dr. DeJarnett's research interests include the cardiovascular health burden of extreme heat exposure, air quality, and environmental health disparities. In addition, Dr. DeJarnett is passionate about environmental health research that informs policies and empowering communities through research engagement.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Hear an interview with Dr. Frank Putnam (clinical psychiatrist) about his 37 years of research on the effect of child abuse on adults who experienced it. Then hear about the upcoming launch of the Artemis II mission to send a crew around the moon for the first time in 54 years.The interview about child abuse is from the Jan. 7, 2026 episode of the Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast. Here is the full podcast: https://grokscience.wordpress.com/2026/01/07/time-age/. The update on Artemis II is from the Jan. 21, 2026 video produced by NASA. Here is the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7CYoSOapO8. Thanks to both of these groups for permission to rebroadcast their material.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Sciences, and CJS2030: The Initiative on AI, with special thanks to The New Yorker. Directed and facilitated by Bryan Doerries. Watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d52_MvN2dtkLearn about the Columbia Journalism School CJS2030 AI Initiative: https://journalism.columbia.edu/CJS2030/AIRead the article by Hua Hsu here: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/07/07/the-end-of-the-english-paperOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://www.forwardradio.org
On today’s program, Kay Tillow, Nancy Crew, and Paul Hoppe, members of Kentuckians for Single Payer Health Care discuss the importance of getting a Medicare For All bill passed in Congress with special guest Randy Raley, who is a candidate for Congress from the 15th district in Southern Illinois. Mr. Raley is an advocate for Medicare for all and believes that health care is a human right. Due to the current administration’s budget cuts to healthcare plus the tariffs that have been imposed by the administration, the large farming district that Mr. Raley would represent is being hammered on two fronts. Farmers are being priced completely out of the healthcare market and at risk of even losing their farms.
The topic of today's show is A.I. (artificial intelligence) in healthcare. The use of AI in healthcare is expanding rapidly and shows great promise in advancing treatment in many areas. It is becoming widely used in the area of imaging where it is able to Read X-rays, CAT scans, and MRI's with accuracy that sometimes surpasses human Radiologists. It Is even showing promise in the area of robotic surgery, assisting Surgeons, and in ongoing trials doing autonomous robotic surgery (without human intervention). Joining CoHosts Paul Hoppe, Dr Gene Shively, and Dr Michael Flynn is our guest, Doctor Donald Henderson. Dr. Henderson is the director of health care administration at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine located in Bradenton FL
to expand on its original meaning of questioning root causes and to explain the use of more foundational and interconnected frameworks for bringing balance and creativity back into our lives and our systems.
On this week's program, we are in conversation with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a leading climate futurist, marine biologist, and bestselling author of What If We Get It Right? She is known for her visionary work at the intersection of science, policy, and justice. As co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab and the All We Can Save Project, she is shaping a more hopeful and sustainable future. Dr. Johnson was the Opening Keynote speaker at the 2025 Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), which was held in Minneapolis on October 23rd. In this conversation with an AASHE representative, she explores how imagination, equity, and science can guide us toward transformative climate solutions. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and teacher working to help create the best possible climate future. She co-founded and leads Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for the future of coastal cities, and is the Roux Distinguished Scholar at Bowdoin College.Ayana co-edited the bestselling climate anthology All We Can Save, co-created and co-hosted the podcast How to Save a Planet, and co-authored the Blue New Deal, a roadmap for including the ocean in climate policy. She earned a BA in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in marine biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She serves on the board of directors for Patagonia and GreenWave and on the advisory board of Environmental Voter Project. Above all: Ayana is in love with climate solutions. Learn more about Dr. Johnson at https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/ Learn more about Dr. Johnson's work, download her playlist and get involved at https://www.getitright.earth/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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Dr. Alan Stam grabs the Election Connection reins, turning the tables on its regular host, Ruth Newman and her occasional co-host Victoria Strange, to query them about the history of Low Power Community Radio in general and WFMP 106.5 FM all-volunteer radio in particular; why they are so needed for these times; how WFMP has managed to stay on the air for nearly 9 years; challenges they face; their long term goals; and thoughts on possible new approaches to Radio By the People, For the People.
A talk with Felix de Simone, Organizing Director of Pause AI USA, on why people should be concerned with the unregulated and unbridled development of artificial intelligence. The consequences of not regulating more and allowing AI's continued rapid development poses negative economic and environmental consequences and threats to world peace. The stakes are high. More on Pause AI: https://pauseai.info/ How to join: https://pauseai.info/join
Dr. Schuhrke's book describes U.S. labor union support for Israel during the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Jeff Schurkie was the keynote speaker at the Louisville Fellowship or Reconciliation’s Third Thursday Lunch January 15, 2026.
Patty and Brian talk about the aging brain and the different stages and categories of intelligence. They opine with researchers in this area about what this could mean for our thinking.
D. Eric Schansberg is a professor of economics at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, an adjunct scholar for the Indiana Policy Review, and the author of “College 101: What Students and Parents Should Know about Universities.”
Sean Selby, Audio Carpenter, from our sister station here in Louisville, WXOX ARTxFM 97.1 FM and https://artxfm.com. These folks are extremely knowledgable about people-powered radio and, in fact, Sharon wrote a book about it called “Low Power FM for Dummies” that just came out in 2023. Learn all about the community radio and experimental radio scene right here in Louisville and around the country, through their work with the Grassroots Radio Conference and the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. Learn how you can get involved and don’t miss their 10th Birthday Party coming up on Valentine's Day 2026!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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Did you know that the millions of tiny mitochondria in your body are considered 'social beings'? Yes, these tiny organelles don't just generate energy for the cell. They sense the environment, form dynamic groups, communicate with each other, divide labor among themselves, and even heal one another. Learn about these fascinating organelles from a world expert, and hear what we can do to optimize their behavior in our bodies. Then hear an interview with a Harvard physician about the role of dietary protein in our overall health. How much protein should we really consume every day? These interviews are courtesy of the 'Big Picture Science' podcast, produced by the SETI Institute on October 6, 2025: https://radio.seti.org/episodes/skeptic-check-health-fads.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a community conversation about “Fighting Injustice: A Lifelong Struggle To Do The Right Things” with civil rights lawyer and activist Eric Seitz. This virtual conversation was organized by the Oberlin Club of Washington, DC and it took place on December 3, 2025. After graduation, how do we apply the values and idealism developed during our student years to change the world and have a meaningful career and life? What can we learn from the inspiring examples set by alumni at a time when democracy, human rights and human dignity are under assault by the government?Eric Seitz (class of 1965), a civil rights attorney now based in Honolulu, is the quintessential Oberlin activist whose career has been guided by a commitment to the pursuit of fairness and justice. Across his career, he has challenged the establishment and represented all categories of political activists, including members of the Black Panther Party, the Chicago Seven, and Leonard Peltier the Native American political activist who was at the center of a nearly 50-year-long controversy surrounding the killings of two FBI agents at South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1993. While studying law at UC Berkeley, Eric counseled and assisted draft resisters and taught courses to lawyers and law students on the draft and military law. At Oberlin, Eric majored in Government and recalled how he was a firebrand advocate during his time as an student, even prompting college President Carr to send a note suggesting he might be happier at another school. Watch a full recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kb32I4JgCIOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://www.forwardradio.org
With the Kentucky Legislature going back into session this week, we reconnect with our friends at the Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) on Sustainability Now! Your host, Justin Mog, is in conversation this week with KRC’s Program Attorney, Byron Gary, about their new study released on December 11th, which evaluates Kentucky’s electricity needs, and demonstrates how new state laws are hindering a transition to a cheaper, cleaner, and more dependable energy portfolio — at a time when many Kentuckians are struggling to afford their utility bills. The independent report, commissioned by KRC, Mountain Association, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, and Earthjustice, compares multiple energy pathways through 2050 and concludes that replacing aging coal-fired power plants with a mix of renewable energy, battery storage, and efficiency investments could save Kentuckians billions while maintaining reliability. Read the report at https://kyrc.org/energy-report/The report investigates whether continued reliance on fossil-fuels is necessary to assure affordable and reliable electricity service in Kentucky. The report found that Kentucky Senate Bills 4 (2023) and 349 (2024) hinder the development of cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable alternatives to serve Kentucky’s electricity needs. The most affordable and reliable option to serve Kentuckians’ electricity needs is a modern and diverse energy supply that includes much more renewable energy, battery storage, and demand-side resources than are currently planned by Kentucky’s regulated utilities. Kentucky Senate Bills 4 (2023) and 349 (2024) put up hurdles to retiring aging, uneconomic coal-fired power plants. The independent report explains that continued reliance on coal is not necessary, and it’s more expensive. There are cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable alternatives for Kentucky’s ratepayers. Kentucky could save upwards of 4 billion dollars by 2050 with a more diverse portfolio that includes less fossil fuels and more renewables – but these laws must be amended now. This report highlights costs and risks to ratepayers across the nation as other states, including Alaska, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Utah and Wyoming, have also considered or passed legislation that would slow closures of an aging fleet of coal-fired power plants.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Twenty science stories from 2025 that you might have missed! The asteroid that's NOT going to hit earth. Exploring protein localization. Probing the sun. Pursuing nuclear fusion. ADHD and life expectancy. Sleeplessness and heart disease. Evolution of potatoes from tomatoes. New moons in our solar system. Exoplanet discoveries. The new human organelle. The Turing Test is passed. Feasibility of geoengineering. Influence of microbiome on infant brain development. Effect of COVID19 in male fathers on their offspring. A link between the common cold and COVID-19. Ocean acidification and environmental thresholds. Life on other planets. Pig organs successfully transplanted into people. Advances in synthesizing antimatter.Then hear about the planets, meteors, stars, nebulae, and constellations we can see in the night sky in January.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
restaurant guides, a free starter kit, and tips for getting started.Take part in Veganuary: https://veganuary.com/en-us/try-vegan/Donate to Veganuary: https://veganuary.com/en-us/donate/ 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
for his Courier-Journal column which provides some of the most penetrating and controversial writing in the publication. Dr. Jones and Dr. Cosby were the keynote speakers at the Louisville branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History Dinner that occurred December 19th at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage.
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Watch a full recording of the evening at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPI6O1u2lLoOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Being that we are on the heels of Christmas (2025), I interviewed Dr. David Borman III, artistic director of the Louisville Chorus. Dr. Borman recounts his childhood and what drew him into music; how music can enhance and deepen one's own life experiences and outcomes; the benefits (mental and physical) of singing in small or large ensembles, regardless of one's musical aptitude; and upcoming concerts being performed by the Louisville Chorus, including two Christmas concerts (12/19/25, 7 pm at Cathedral of the Assumption and 12/21/25, 3 pm at St. Brigid), plus concerts scheduled for the 2026 season.
Why don't woodpeckers experience head concussions after all that vigorous pecking on trees with their beaks? Dave Robinson summarizes a November 6th research paper. Leslie Moise reads a poem she wrote about woodpeckers. Then, why does a December 4th paper claim that volcanoes might be responsible for the Black Death pandemic (that killed up to half of the European population in the 14th century)? Finally, Scott Miller narrates a story about the birth of a black hole, written by AI to sound like a fairy tale.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Music (the 'Pineapple Rag' by Scott Joplin ; 1908) is modified from a public domain version performed by Vinheteiro in 2022.
community impact. Learn Chad's story of founding the company, what it does, and why. What does rebuilding rural American manufacturing mean? What does the future look like when hemp reaches its potential? Find out on this week's show!Learn more online:Website: https://victoryhempfoods.comChad's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chad-rosenVictory's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/victory-hemp-foodsAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Anatol Lieven is a coauthor, with George Beebe and Mark Episkopos, of the policy brief, Peace Through Strength in Ukraine, published by the Quincy Institute for International Peace. Anatol Lieven is the director of the Eurasia Program and the Andrew Bacevich chair in American Diplomatic History at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He was formerly a professor at Georgetown University in Qatar and in the War Studies Department of King’s College London. He also served as a member of the advisory committee of the South Asia Department of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and of the academic board of the Valdai discussion club in Russia. He holds a B.A. and Ph.D. in history and political science from Cambridge University in England.
was the topic of discussion at the Filson Historical Society's Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series on the evening of Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Kentucky Center for Performing Arts' Bomhard Theater. Cassius Marcellus Clay, a fiery nineteenth-century Kentucky antislavery reformer, was both admired and despised. A duelist, newspaperman, and ally of Lincoln, he fought slavery’s expansion while still enslaving people himself. Historian Anne E. Marshall’s biography reexamines Clay as emblematic of white Americans who opposed slavery’s economics more than its injustice. By portraying Clay’s contradictions, Marshall reveals why emancipation required war and why true racial equality faced enduring resistance. Marshall is an associate professor of history at Mississippi State University and on December 4th she was in conversation with the Filson's President, Dr. Patrick Lewis, who fielded audience questions. Watch the event at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRSKtIEte_8On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Solutions to Violence features the Rev. Dean Bucalos. Rev. Dean W. Bucalos is the former executive director of Mission Behind Bars and Beyond, an ecumenical re-entry program that trains small faith-based groups to work with returning citizens upon their release from prison. In addition, he is the founding pastor of New Life in Christ Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a congregation he began inside Dismas Charities-Diersen, a women’s re-entry facility in Louisville, Kentucky. He served as a part-time mission specialist for prison and jail ministries with the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).Rev. Bucalos was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1994. He has served as the pastor of congregations in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University (1974), The University of Kentucky College of Law (1978) and Lexington Theological Seminary (1994). Prior to his ordination, Rev. Bucalos practiced law in Ashland and Lexington, Kentucky. He has served as an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, where he taught classes on Christianity and Social Justice. In retirement, he has continued his ministry by facilitating several contemplative dialogue groups, both on-line and in person.
(and securely) actually looks like; and how Louisville can lead in this space - what can businesses and individuals in our community do to make a tangible impact. 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
This week on Truth to Power, we are thrilled to share a community conversation with two brilliant artistic minds who were awarded the 2025 Spalding Prize for the Promotion of Peace and Justice in Literature on November 11th at the Brown Hotel's 16th Floor Gallery. This year's winners are Irene Sankoff and David Hein, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the award-winning Broadway musical Come From Away. This remarkable, moving, and award-winning comedy is based on true events in the Newfoundland town Gander. Immediately after the 9/11 attacks on the United States, dozens of commercial aircraft with approximately 7,000 passengers aboard were ordered to land at Gander International Airport. The airport’s impressive name belies the fact that Gander was and is a small town in Newfoundland; nonetheless, Gander residents scrambled to feed, shelter, and, most importantly, welcome thousands of passengers, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religious or sexual preference, or nationality. The compassion and kindness of the citizens of Gander and their generosity toward stranded passengers created enduring friendships and connections among people who were recently complete strangers. Come From Away highlights the many occasions for human compassion even in the midst of a global tragedy. After the play’s immense success, Sankoff and Hein wrote the screenplay providing international access to the staged performance of Come From Away.Irene Sankoff is a Canadian Tony- and Olivier-nominated, Grammy-nominated writer for theatre, film, and television. A writer and actor, Sankoff has received a Meritorious Service Cross of Canada. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild, Writers Guild, and ASCAP.David Hein is an Olivier Award-winning, Tony- and Grammy-nominated writer. He and Irene Sankoff created My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding based on his mother's true story, earning Best Musical awards across America.The Spalding Prize is awarded by the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University. Learn more at https://www.goodriverreview.com/spalding-prizeOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Patty and Brian talk about the 5 (4?!) stages of brain development and their implications for critical thinking.
Protection Report: A Case Statement for the Need for Federal Investments in the Basin: https://www.ohioriverbasinalliance.org/restoration-planKentucky-Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority (KORRRA): https://www.ohioriverway.org/news/passage-of-korraNational Wildlife Federation – Ohio River Restoration: https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Waters/Ohio-RiverOhio River Basin Alliance – Restoration Planning: https://www.ohioriverbasinalliance.org/restoration-planOhio River Way Challenge: https://www.ohioriverway.org/ohio-river-way-challenge 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
A fossil previously thought to be a juvenile 'Tyrannosaurus rex' turns out to be a new dinosaur species called 'Nanotyrannus'. A rare cross between a 'Blue Jay' and a 'Green Jay' appears to have occurred naturally in Texas, yielding a 'Grue Jay'. Satellite imagery for estimating the number of people living in rural areas appears to be significantly underestimating population sizes. An exciting assortment of planets, stars, constellations, and meteor showers can be seen in the night sky this month. And there have been significant declines in K-12 school attendance since immigration raids (by ICE) in California and Virginia were initiated. Hear about these things and more, on this episode! ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio.Tom Lehrer's public-domain song 'Christmas' is provided at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oIzyl6-T60 and https://tomlehrersongs.com/a-christmas-carol/.
Today's Guest is Dr. Timothy Mullett, Medical Director of the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network at University of Kentucky Healthcare, enhancing access to high-quality cancer services and programs through collaboration with community hospitals. Our vision is for Kentuckians and those from surrounding states to have access to excellent cancer care.
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a community conversation about reducing single use disposable plastics in foodservice and the food safety codes that impact efforts to avoid disposables. This conversation was hosted by Beyond Plastics Louisville at their November 20th meeting, and it featured Alison Schleck, Environmental Health Supervisor for the Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Food Safety Program. Alison engaged in a rich dialogue with Beyond Plastics Louisville members about our food safety codes as they apply to reusable containers for food and drink.Learn more about Beyond Plastics Louisville at https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondplasticslouky. Watch a recording of the evening at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SniWcZrwwA The next meeting of Beyond Plastics Louisville will be a dinner gathering on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at 6pm at Mashup Food Hall in NuLu (750 E Jefferson St.). Join fellow plastic haters at this in-person gathering for dinner, followed by a discussion of the new book, The Problem with Plastic, by Beyond Plastic’s founder, Judith Enck.These are some things we learned from our conversation with Alison:• The Food Safety Program oversees 4,600 food facilities in the Louisville metro area, with 17 inspectors and 2 supervisors. Most facilities have two inspections per year.• When restaurant customers dine in, they may bring reusable containers for their leftovers, as long as the restaurant staff do not handle the containers. For other carryouts, the kitchen cannot accept a customer’s container.• For coffee shops, the vendor may prepare beverages and transfer into the customer’s container, as long as the transfer is contamination free, with no direct contact. Shops, such as Starbucks, may choose whether or not they will allow customers to bring their containers.• Another option (used at some college campuses and in other locales) would be for a food service to provide food in a reusable container that the customer would return to the business or a third party service to be cleaned and sanitized before being reused.• Pam asked if the food safety code addressed possible chemical or microplastic contamination from plastic packaging, containers, or utensils. Alison said the food code standards require that food contact surfaces not allow “migration of deleterious substances’ into food. The current code prevents contact with some metals such as lead, copper, or galvanized metal. Regarding concerns about PFAS, Alison said the code specifies that cooking surfaces with Perfluoroalkyl non-stick coatings may not be scratched.• Pam also asked about processes where food is cooked in plastic. These are currently allowed by the code.• Beatriz asked about the process for adopting or changing the KY food code. Who decides which federal code is followed? Alison answered that the KY Dept. for Public Health adopts the code. This department is under the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.• Beatriz also asked if the Metro Food Safety Program regulates food trucks. She has noticed that most food trucks seem to use Styrofoam containers. Food trucks are regulated and inspected, but Styrofoam is allowed by the code.• Arnita asked about educational resources for a friend who teaches fifth graders. Pam recommended programs from kNOw Waste Louisville. Both Pam and Shayla recommended the film Microplastic Madness.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
November 24th, 25, and 26th Solutions to Violence features K.T. Ockels. From 1990 to 1994 KT Ockels lived in a Lutheran Church hostel in Jerusalem and taught in the American Friends Service School in Ramla. During the 4 years in Ramla she taught both Palestinian and Israeli students. Her Solutions to Violence presentation describes her venture in Jerusalem as well as the conditions endured by the Palestinian People. She is now the pastor of the Strathmore Presbyterian Church in Louisville. Solutions to Violence airs on Mondays at 5 pm, Tuesdays at 8 am and Wednesdays at 6 am. You can listen livestream if you visit us at forwardradio.org and click on “listen Live Now.” I’m Jim Johnson
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes you upriver to visit Payne Hollow on the Ohio (https://www.paynehollowontheohio.org/) with five wonderful guests who are all actively involved in protecting and restoring this ecological and cultural gem: Board members Stacey Burkhart, David Wicks, and Joe Wolek, along with Americorps members Anthony Lamb and Julian Rodriguez. Payne Hollow on the Ohio is a Kentucky non-profit established in June 2022 with the goal of sustainably preserving Payne Hollow up in Trimble County while protecting and promoting the legacy of Harlan and Anna Hubbard. The central mission is to stabilize the existing structures, document the property and natural history, to celebrate the homestead’s evident beauty, creativity, and innovation, and build a foundation for a safe and inspiring future for Payne Hollow and the community it inspires. Payne Hollow will demonstrate the remarkable example the Hubbards set for those who choose to live off the land in ecological consciousness.Check out the Payne Hollow video “No Theories to Prove” and peruse the Payne Hollow strategic plan and ecological overview at https://www.paynehollowontheohio.org/projects.You can also watch a series of short videos of Americorps members reading poems they created as a Payne Hollow activity at https://www.facebook.com/reel/3406715469460124The Americorps members are helping Payne Hollow build it's visitor infrastructure and you can see some photos of that work at https://www.facebook.com/paynehollowontheohio/posts/pfbid0kHs48y6tPxF7cjPEM5xB8iBcqEBMLfHDnGmKitXxMrE5t1REE3Gg8HSXHBmikJCfl?rdid=j5fF9YOIlEzSXhVCJoin the Payne Hollow on the Ohio contact list and keep up with the work through six newsletters a year by going to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/DJM8rNdAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Forward Radio was proud to be at the 19th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture, entitled “Abolition Feminism and Anti-Racist Praxis” featuring Dr. Beth Richie of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Richie’s extensive research examines how race and gender impact experiences of criminalization and justice, and she has long collaborated closely with communities, impacted individuals, and movements, including as a founding member of INCITE!: Women of Color Against Violence. She is Distinguished Professor of Criminology, Law, and Justice and of Black Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, author of “Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence, and America’s Prison Nation”; co-editor with teachers from Stateville Prison of “The Long Term: Resisting Life Sentences, Working Toward Freedom”; and co-author with Angela Y. Davis, Gina Dent, and Erica Meiners of “Abolition. Feminism. Now.” This event was held on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at the University of Louisville's Strickler Hall, Middleton Auditorium.Read more about Dr. Richie’s work and the lecture in her interview with the UofL College of Arts and Sciences at https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/scholar-activist-dr-beth-e-richie-share-reflections-freedom-feminism-and-justice-annual-anneOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Patty and Brian discuss gratitude rituals and why we might want to practice them. Brian walks us through a little practice at the end of the show.
Our guest on Solutions to Violence this week is Stephen Bartlett, and our topic is Venezuela. Stephen is a student of languages, people and natural ecosystems. Son of a civil rights and peace making activist and an ornithologist, Stephen’s greatest adventures in life have involved smuggled rice seed, internationalist organizing and popular education. From New York to Dakar, from North Carolina to the Peoples’ Republic to Kenya, from Guatemala to Haiti, to Louisville to his farm in the Dominican Republic, Stephen has cultivated friendships on numerous continents.
Have you seen the 1999 movie 'The Matrix'? Is it possible that humanity could actually be trapped in a simulated universe created by intelligent machines? Physicists recently weighed in on this question. And do you know about the phenomenon called 'earth wind' that blows charged ions from our atmosphere to the moon? We also discuss new research on how fast dinosaurs actually walked, and about killer whales (Orcas) in the wild who offer gifts to humans. This week's show features the fun, toe-tapping music of Tom Lehrer, renown mathematician/musician/comedian who delighted audiences worldwide with his rendition of 'The Elements'. Tom passed away in July at the age of 97, but leaves behind an exuberant songbook for us to enjoy. We play three of his songs on this episode!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio All music on this episode is written and performed by Tom Lehrer who placed it into the public domain in 2022: https://tomlehrersongs.com/
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, rips out his lawn for an exciting conversation with Becca Trueman, a local advocate for native plants who is engaged with Kentucky Watershed Watch and Wild Ones Louisville. She serves on the board of the Kentucky Conservation Committee and is a former supervisor for the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. She was a presenter at the October 17, 2025 Ohio River Confluence on the topic of “Planting for Change: Native Plants as a Catalyst for Restoration, Community, and Advocacy” (you can see her slides at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1reRX3EWIgie2k0AXBueCj3JbhUEQSRoJ/view?usp=sharing).Listen in as we discuss how native plants help connect people, nature, and community. Cultivating native plants is an easy way to make a difference at home and small gardens and local efforts inspire learning and connection. We dive into the role that programs and partnerships play in making it easier for people to get involved; how community, education, policy, and business all work together; and why supportive city and county rules matter for native landscapes. But we also dive into larger scale change such as how restoration and native plants can grow local economies; how small efforts add up to massive collective impact; and how the same ideas that guide big restoration projects also work in our own backyards.Becca shares these resources: Kentucky Conservation Committee: https://kyconservation.org/Kentucky Native Plant Society: https://www.knps.org/Kentucky Invasive Plant Council: https://www.se-eppc.org/ky/Kentucky Watershed Watch: https://www.kywater.org/Kentucky Master Naturalist Volunteer Program: https://naturalist.mgcafe.uky.edu/Wild Ones Louisville: https://louisville.wildones.org/Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District: https://www.jeffcd.org/Growing Natives KY-IN Swap Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingnativesAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a community conversation about “Generational Shift: An Assessment of Evolving Student Attitudes on College Campuses Towards Israel” that was recorded October 22, 2025 as a virtual event organized by the Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C. Tune in for this conversation with Stephen Zunes (Oberlin College ’79), Professor of Politics and Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. Dr. Zunes is in conversation with his former classmate, Clyde Owan (Oberlin College ’79) from the Oberlin Club of DC who facilitates the conversation.Few issues have seen such a generational divide in terms of public opinion than Israel/Palestine. Professor Stephen Zunes '79 will assess political changes in the United States and the region, review polling data, and share anecdotes from his experiences at various campuses to explain how student attitudes appear to be evolving on this important and controversial topic, why the issue has been so polarizing, and how the impact has challenged institutions and relations between students. Join us for an informative conversation.Stephen Zunes has been at the University of San Francisco since 1995, teaching courses on the politics of the Middle East and other regions, nonviolence, conflict resolution, U.S. foreign policy, globalization, and the politics of war and peace. A prominent specialist on U.S. Middle East policy, Professor Zunes has presented hundreds of public lectures and conference papers in both the United States and over a dozen foreign countries and has traveled frequently to the Middle East and other conflict regions. He has served as a political analyst for local, national, and international radio and television and as a columnist for several print and online publications, has published hundreds of articles in academic journals, anthologies, and magazines, and has served as a writer and senior analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus, an associate editor for Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun. At Oberlin, Stephen earned a degree in Government and earned his PhD in Government from Cornell University. Watch a full recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xeaGhzwYM4On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Democratic Socialist Robert LeVertis Bell is Democratic candidate in the 2026 election for Kentucky's 43rd District. In this interview, he presents his ideas on how to improve life for Kentucky's working class and others struggling to make ends meet. Included in the conversation are his views on affordable housing, Kentucky schools (he teaches in the public school system), healthcare, his alignment with Democratic Socialism and other issues that he would support if elected to the Kentucky House.
Annelle Sheline is a research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. She previously served as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor’s Office of Near Eastern Affairs (DRL/NEA), before resigning in March 2024 to protest the Biden administration’s unconditional support for Israeli military operations in Gaza. She is a senior non-resident fellow at the Arab Center of Washington DC and a non-resident fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. She holds a PhD in political science from George Washington University. She has written for Foreign Affairs, The Washington Post, The Nation, Foreign Policy, and The New Republic, and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, CBS, and Al Jazeera
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with a local journalism legend, Marcus Green,former reporter at WDRB and the Courier-Journal, now striking out as an independent consultant as Principal at Greenlight Projects LLC. Marcus Green is an Emmy-award winning former journalist who spent more than 25 years reporting on Louisville, southern Indiana and Kentucky. In 12 years writing on the newspaper's business and city desks, he covered small business, agriculture, the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industries, the Ohio River Bridges Project, the KFC Yum! Center, and local housing and demographics. He moved to WDRB News in 2013 to become a digital journalist and investigative reporter. He left WDRB last month to launch Greenlight Projects LLC, a startup consulting firm. Listen in as we discuss the state of local journalism and how it's changed, as well as some of the issues Marcus covered that dealt with sustainability -- like the Ohio River Bridges Project, the Bernheim pipeline/bypass, Urban Government Center, and others. Marcus and Justin reconnected in October at the Ohio River Confluence summit. They discuss this inspiring moment for the future of the Ohio River Basin, last week’s UPS flight disaster at the Louisville airport, and the upcoming I-65 closure.Connect with Marcus at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-green-0208a8374/ 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
This is a look back at the history of segregated hospitals and health care in the United States.
A.This conversation took place on October 18, 2025 at the Ohio River Confluence (https://www.ohioriverway.org/2025-ohio-river-basin-confluence). For the first time, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, and the Ohio River Way held a special joint summit in place of their individual annual conferences. This event was co-hosted by the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, and Thomas More University. The Ohio River Basin Confluence Summit took place October 16-18, 2025, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. The Summit brought together advocates, professionals, and water leaders of all kinds to learn, plan, and build a diverse identity across our important river basin.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
A conversation with Dr. Cecilia Rikap on the influence of Big Tech on the development and control of AI. Dr. Rikap is an expert on this topic and has been studying it for some time as a researcher with Univeristy College of London's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.
Did you know that the earth broke a seven-year pattern in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions to the atmosphere last year? Instead of increasing by 2.3 ppm per year (as it did from 2017 to 2023), CO2 levels in 2024 rose by 3.5 ppm! A 52% jump. Dave Robinson opines on the importance of the 'CO2 greenhouse effect' vs. land use management on climate disasters like storms, flooding, high temperatures, water scarcity, and sea level rise. Then, Leslie Moise introduces Rocky, the three-legged horse that has captured the world's attention. She reads a poem she wrote about Rocky and the people who are trying to help him. Finally, Scott Miller tells us about the planets, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the night sky in November.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Louisville Grows to help us plant 100 trees in the Hazelwood neighborhood! Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on public and residential properties. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us! To sign up and learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/HazelwoodPlantingBOB• Saturday, Nov 15th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - St Joseph Neighborhood Tree Planting, Meetup: 760 Eastern Pkwy (Our Mother of Sorrows church)To sign up and learn more, visit: tinyurl.com/CommunityWidePlantingDayAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
A.This conversation took place on October 18, 2025 at the Ohio River Confluence (https://www.ohioriverway.org/2025-ohio-river-basin-confluence). For the first time, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, and the Ohio River Way held a special joint summit in place of their individual annual conferences. This event was co-hosted by the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, and Thomas More University. The Ohio River Basin Confluence Summit took place October 16-18, 2025, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. The Summit brought together advocates, professionals, and water leaders of all kinds to learn, plan, and build a diverse identity across our important river basin.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Members of Kentuckians for Single Payer Health Care, Kay Tillow and Dr Melissa Lucas discuss the differences between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. The primary difference being that under Medicare Advantage your Medicare Parts A, B and D are bundled into one, technically known as Part C. and a for-profit, private insurance company is given by Medicare, a specific amount of money per client to pay the client's medical bills, as well as the authority to determine which payments are made to your providers such as doctors and hospitals and specialists and therapists And which of those payments may be denied. The more claims that are successfully denied, the more profit is made by the insurer.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, digs up some delicious fun with Matt Robertson, founder and owner of Clover Systems (https://cloversystems.org), which offers permaculture landscaping and hardscaping, home remodels, ADUs, and tiny homes; as well as a backyard permaculture nursery in the St. Joseph neighborhood. For the past five years, Matt has been working professionally as a carpenter, building additions, ADUs, and general home remodels. Usually working alone or with one partner, Matt has been directly involved in every phase of a home build many times over.Since 2018, Matt has studied permaculture and explored how it applies in the real world. He even lived off-grid and started a tropical food forest in Okeechobee, Florida, in 2020. Then, after returning home to Louisville, Matt founded Clover Systems in 2023 to offer solutions to our community by applying permaculture principles to local construction and urban agriculture.Listen in as we discuss the value of edible landscapes and Matt’s Louisville food forest mission; Clover System's backyard permaculture nursery; the new Preston Park Food Forest; and the permaculture construction side of Clover Systems, including the advantages of building ADUs and your dream of a tiny home cottage court neighborhood with edible landscaping.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Ruth followed this with some documented reports from the Brennan Center for Justice on Trump Administration moves to undermine upcoming elections. Also included are Ten Effective Things Citizens Can Do To Make Change in Addition To Attending a Protest.
Ed Harness the Louisville Kentucky Inspector General, is a graduate of Marquette University School Law. Prior to law school, he was a City of Milwaukee Police Officer. he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Management of Criminal Justice Operations from Concordia University. In 2015, Albuquerque’s Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board selected Ed Harness to be the first Executive Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency. Like his previous role in Albuquerque, he again is tasked here in Louisville with starting an agency to provide oversight of the police department. Mr. Harness is a member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). He is a Certified Practitioner of Oversight (CPO) holder. ED Harness was the 2023 recipient of the NACOLE “Achievement in Oversight Award” and was voted into a three-year term as a member at Large to the NACOLE Board of Directors.ED Harness is also a member of Association of Inspectors General (AIG). He became a Certified Inspector General in 2023. ED Harness is also a member of Association of Inspectors General (AIG). He became a Certified Inspector General in 2023. Ed Harness' presentation was delivered to a live audience at Third Thursday Lunch event sponsored by the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation. Ed's presentation to the TTL audience was delivered one day after Louisville Mayor Greenburg announced that he would support the renewal Ed's contract for a second term as Louisville's Inspector General.
Pizza Pub on East BroadwayWhat's Next After No Kings? Join the national Mass Call on Tuesday, October 21st at 8 – 9pm EDT https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/858246/On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Pizza Pub on East BroadwayWhat's Next After No Kings? Join the national Mass Call on Tuesday, October 21st at 8 – 9pm EDT https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/858246/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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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.
Did you know that diagnosis of ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder) is higher in children on Halloween Day? Did you know that the Pacific Ocean is experiencing two major weather phenomena this year? This is the first time in recorded history that The Big Blob and La Nina are occurring simultaneously. Then, hear about the recent review article on the hidden chronic health risks of nano- and microplastics in single-use plastic water bottles. Which brands of water put the most plastic into our bodies? Which parts of our bodies accumulates the most microplastics? What is the possible link between microplastics and dementia?‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Public domain music ('Cosmopolitan-Margarita') is by Dee Yan-Kee.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with one of Louisville’s legendary sustainability advocates, Jackie Green, to discuss his new venture, Earth Home 40202 (https://www.bikecourier.org/earth-home-40202/) Get in touch at earth.home.40202@gmail.com. We also discuss Deep Ecology Louisville - Exploring what it means to 'Live Local Lightly' in a society that is diametrically opposed to the concept (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581836699217). Earth Home 40202 is an urban Louisville space in which to grow non-mystical deep ecologists. Building environmentally sustainable lifestyles requires community – it takes a village. Mainstream Louisville does not embrace ‘Live Local Lightly’. Most are unaware of the term ‘deep ecology’ (see addendum below). Most are unaware of the term ’embodied energy’ – https://www.bikecourier.org/embodied-energy/. Few who know the term are ready to live a minimalist lifestyle. No, this is not the effort of communist luddites, not a commune, not a cult, just citizens attempting to live lightly on Earth. Earth Home 40202 is citizens striving to minimize material and energy consumption, to identify ‘green washing’, to garden more, to create more environmentally sensitive communities, to joyfully live Earth-centric lives.Earth Home 40202 is a work in progress. The concept has yet to be fully defined. Earth Home 40202 will be piloted in two Highland homes. Success will result in reduplicating the effort in a larger downtown space. Continued success will result in more Earth Homes. We need people to help define and develop the concept. ? Why ‘urban’? If nature is to endure, humanity must not encroach on natural spaces. Sprawl is destroying agricultural land and nature. Urban living also encourages walking, cycling and public transit use. The embodied energy of automobiles and all the infrastructure supporting automobiles is unsustainable.** ? Why the ‘local’ in ‘Live Local Lightly’? Travel is:… energy intensive, infrastructure demanding, deprives local community of members’ focus, investment, and care; hastens the evolution of climate change to climate chaos. Our personal travel experiences are not that important. We are needed at home. ? What is current energy production? One house hosts 16 solar panels. We have an option on using a property near UofL with 30 solar panels (8.5kW, 11,500kWh/yr, 2025 inverter).**** ? What gardening is done now? Current gardening includes a dozen grape vines, apple, cherry, peach and fig trees, a small vegetable plot, and a 25′ x 100′ micro forest.Deep ecology is an environmental philosophy and movement, founded by Arne Naess in the 1970s, that argues for the inherent worth and intrinsic value of all living beings and ecosystems, not just their utility to humans. It promotes a holistic worldview where humans are seen as an integral part of nature and emphasizes a radical transformation of our societal structures, technologies, and lifestyles to reduce human impact and allow the richness and diversity of life to flourish.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
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On September 25, 2025, the University of Louisville's Center for Asian Democracy hosted this guest lecture by Dr. Erin Lin from the Department of Political Science at the Ohio State University. Undetonated bombs from the Cambodian campaign of the American War in Vietnam, which ended more than fifty years ago, still affect Cambodian farmers and their land. Dr. Lin’s research spotlights the contemporary agricultural implications of unexploded ordinance. Her research topics include legacies of war, economic development, agriculture, and genocide. She also has a keen interest in the relationship between soil conditions and unexploded bombs, which she is currently researching in Cambodia. Watch a video of the lecture at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rd3CflSh5g Learn more at https://louisville.edu/asiandemocracy/On Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
In December of 2918, during the first Trump Administration, Hart Hagan (Host of The Climate Report) and Ruth Newman (Host of Election Connection) engaged in a free-wheeling exploration of how our democracy got corrupted and how we might envision putting Humpty Dumpty back together again.
Whitney Austin, co-founder of the Whitney Strong Foundation and survivor of the Cincinnati Fifth Third Bank shooting tells her story and the work of her organization to curb gun violence. Find out more about Whitney on https://www.whitneystrong.org/
The Metta Center for Nonviolence’s John Blue, in his speech titled “A New Vision for security, and a response to US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth,” has stated our position with far more eloquence than we here at Solutions to Violence possess. John Blue delivered his speech as if he were addressing the Joint Chiefs of Staff, military Leadership and military personnel. We believe that John’s presentation delivers a message that our political leadership should consider, as well as those who agree with us and those who disagree.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets caught up with the great work of Glean Kentucky to rescue excess produce from our broken food system and get it onto the tables of those in need. Our guest today is Jennifer Palmer, the new Executive Director of Glean Kentucky. Jennifer holds a BA in Fine Art and Political Science from Cedar Crest College, an MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and a BA in Sustainable Agriculture from the Wendell Berry Farming Program of Sterling College. She has over 20 years of experience teaching fine art at various universities and previously served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization dedicated to land conservation. Having transitioned to become an Extension Agent in Jefferson County, Jennifer resides on her farm in Shelby County, where she grows vegetables and flowers and rescues animals in her free time. Passionate about community engagement and fostering resilient local food systems, she brings a unique blend of artistic insight, nonprofit leadership, and sustainable agriculture expertise to her work with communities. Glean Kentucky rescues fresh excess fruits and vegetables to nourish Kentuckians facing food insecurity. Since its founding in 2010, Glean Kentucky has redirected nearly 3,000,000 pounds of fresh produce through dozens of programs in Central, South Central, and North Central Kentucky. Learn more at https://gleanky.org/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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
On this week's show, we bring you a community conversation about "The Last Decade of Life and How to Spend it Outside of the Hospital." This event on September 30, 2025 at the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville was presented by the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute in collaboration with the Filson. This Distinguished Lecture Series lecture offered a timely and important exploration of how we can live healthier, disease-free lives. Centered around the concept of healthspan — the portion of life spent in good health, as distinct from total lifespan — the session challenged us to think differently about what it means to pursue health, rather than merely reduce disease risk. Leaders from the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute reflect on their multiyear journey shaping a research agenda that reframes medicine around the foundations of well-being. Drawing from robust scientific evidence, the talk highlights key building blocks of health — including nature, nutrition, and community — and why these require renewed attention in medical research and health systems. The presentation also offers practical insights into what individuals can do now to promote their own healthspan. Local examples, especially in nature-based interventions and the possibilities of diet, help ground these ideas in real-world impact.The program begins with a brief overview of the history and groundbreaking accomplishments of the Envirome Institute by Dr. Ted Smith. Then we hear from Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, the Smith & Lucille Gibson Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Environmental Medicine, and Director of the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville. A Fellow of the American Heart Association, he is recognized as a pioneer in the field of environmental cardiology. His research explores how oxidative stress from internal and environmental sources contributes to cardiovascular disease. Dr. Bhatnagar leads major initiatives such as the Green Heart Louisville Project and has authored hundreds of scientific publications while mentoring a large research team. Learn more at https://louisville.edu/enviromeOn Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets caught up with the developments across the river at Origin Park with Dennis Schnurbusch II, CEO of River Heritage Conservancy. Tune in to learn more about the plans for Origin Park (https://originpark.org), an evolving new urban riverfront park of 430 acres on the north shore of the Ohio River, in Clarksville, Indiana. This park celebrates and embraces the unpredictable Ohio River and the floods that come from it. Origin Park is already open in limited designated areas to the public.Discover why the Ohio Riverfront was chosen for the park, and what makes this land so important to reclaim. We discuss the big goals of the park and what visitors will experience at Origin Park 10–15 years from now when the park is fully realized. In addition to an update on where we are right now in the process of developing the park, you’ll learn how you can get involved right now as a visitor, volunteer, or donor.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
On Sept. 28, 2025, a Louisville Indivisible Chapter, Freedom of Speech Action Circle, put on a music festival to celebrate democracy, raise awareness and educate those who attended on the rapid loss of American Constitutional rights. The event featured 9 speakers and 7 bands/musicians. This podcast contains presentations by 5 speakers: (1) James Craig, recognized by Louisville Magazine as Best Lawyer in Consumer Law. He spoke on the impact of the Trump agenda on education in Kentucky's K through 12 public schools. (2) John Sutton (Vice President of the Kentucky Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church & State) spoke on the incursion of private Christian education into public school systems here in Kentucky and elsewhere. (3) Marc Murphy (professor at Brandeis Law, trial attorney and award-winning political cartoonist for the Louisville Courier-Journal) spoke on the dismantling of our Constitutional rights and how to resist authoritarian rule. (4) Sarah Lynn Cunningham (environmental engineer, community activist and Founder of the Louisville Climate Action Network) described the enormous energy expense and added pollution of new proposed data centers in Louisville, as well as what people can do to lower their carbon footprint. (5) Chris Harman (first director of Kentucky's Fairness Campaign & steering committee member of the Fairness Coalition) spoke on the LGBTQ community and its expanding voice in Kentucky politics
Mary Williams introduces us to the Spotted Lanternfly, an insect pest that attacks a wide range of tree and shrub species. The invasive pest was first seen in Pennsylvania in 2014, but is now spreading south and west, including Kentucky and Indiana. Then, we hear a portion of the 'Big Picture Science' podcast of Sept. 8, 2025 about researchers trying to decipher language in sperm whales. The episode ends with J. Scott Miller telling us what planets, stars, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the month of October.Thanks to the SETI Institute for permission to rebroadcast their podcast 'Big Picture Science'. Here is the full podcast: https://radio.seti.org/episodes/animal-alphabets.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Dr. Mario Ransan is the founder of the Solidarity Project, a grassroots coalition of 24 schools and 37 non-profits whose mission is to build coalitions at both the national and local levels in order to serve communities that have been negatively impacted by ever-changing national, state, and local government policies. He is a published academic author and has authored multiple non-academic articles for various websites and publications. Mario is a naturalized citizen and the recipient of the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Morgan McGarvey in 2024. He holds a Doctorate in Education and has three master’s Degrees, teaching at the high school level for 12 years. The motivation behind his dedicated work originates from his students seeking his help to assist their immigrant classmates and their families.
Host K.A. Owens shares quotes from the late Charlie Kirk. Then Host K.A. Owens comments on the Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump speech to Generals and Admirals, comments on the belief that the American people will awaken, and comments on the un-lanced boil of White Supremacy. Recorded Saturday October 4, 2025, 7 PM
On this week's Truth to Power, we tackle the issue of higher education's role in reintegrating the formerly incarcerated into society. On Monday, Sept. 29th, at the University of Louisville's Ekstrom Library, the UofL Liberal Studies program presented this event on "Reimagining Public Safety: Transforming Public Universities into Pathways of Reintegration and Repair" with philosopher and higher education leader Dr. Brady Heiner, the Founder and former Executive Director (2016-2022) of Project Rebound at Cal State Fullerton (https://www.fullerton.edu/rebound/). Dr. Heiner was also the Founding Executive Director and Executive Committee Chair of the CSU Project Rebound Consortium (2019-2023), which provided leadership and oversight for the statewide expansion of Project Rebound programs across eighteen CSU campuses. In this public lecture, Dr. Heiner argued that public universities must be reimagined as civic infrastructures of care, accountability, and belonging. Drawing on his experience building and scaling programs that support thousands of formerly incarcerated students across 18 campuses in the California State University system, Heiner outlines how universities can repair social dislocation, reduce incarceration, and rebuild communities harmed by punitive and extractive systems. On Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
This week on Single Payer Radio, we discuss how the cuts to healthcare in the Big Beautiful (Ugly) Bill will affect Kentuckians, especially in rural areas.
On this week’s Access Hour, we explore the Environmental Footprint of Artificial Intelligence with Shaolei Ren, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California - Riverside. This presentation was given on September 19, 2025 as part of the Kentucky Resources Council’s on-going Kentucky Environmental Leadership Institute (KELI). Learn more at https://www.kyrc.org/our-work/kentucky-environmental-leadership-institute. Watch the full replay at https://bit.ly/EnvironmentalFootprintAI-VIDEO. The passcode is DataCentersKY2025! AI might seem invisible, but the environmental toll is real. Data centers that power artificial intelligence consume vast amounts of water and electricity, placing new strain on local ecosystems and public health. Communities across the country are already feeling the effects, often without knowing why. Listen in as Professor Ren uncovers the hidden footprint of AI and what it means for the future of sustainable, health-informed technology.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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down at the farm table with LeTicia Marshall, an urban farmer with Bearfruit & Grow in southwest Louisville, and Kimberly "Kimmie" Ishmael, Policy Specialist with the Community Farm Alliance (https://cfaky.org). On the menu for today’s hearty conversation is the FREE event coming up at LeTicia's farm:Policy on a Plate: A Farm Bill StoryWednesday, October 8th, 10:00am - 1:00pm, BearFruit & Grown Urban Farm, 5799 Pendleton Rd.Join the Community Farm Alliance and BearFruit & Grow Urban Farm for a hands-on, heart-forward journey into the programs that nourish our communities and protect our land—all powered by the Farm Bill! Come explore how policies like SNAP and conservation efforts come to life right here on the farm. Get ready for:A Scavenger Hunt Farm Tour – Discover hidden treasures and learn about food systems as you explore the farm.A Delicious Local Lunch – Refuel with fresh, locally-sourced bites.Real Stories from the Field – Hear directly from farmers and program leaders making a difference.A Quick & Curious Panel – Ask questions and dive deeper into the programs that shape our plates and our planet.This isn’t your average policy talk—it's a celebration of community, culture, and cultivation. Perfect for food lovers, farm supporters, policy nerds, and anyone curious about how federal funding grows real impact. Don’t miss this unique chance to connect, learn, and dig in! Learn more and find the link to register at https://facebook.com/communityfarmallianceLeTicia is an urban farmer and food justice advocate with Bearfruit & Grow, a black owned company in Louisville that opened for business on July 8, 2020 during the global pandemic. In addition to farm products, she offers community engagement, advocacy, and consulting. You can find her naturally-grown products at our local farmers market or contact her at bearfruitgardening@gmail.com to learn more about how you can participate in their curbside pickup/delivery services. Learn more at https://www.bearfruitandgrow.com/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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Moira Kaleida has a degree in education from Penn State University, and has combined her academic knowledge and lived experience (as a student, teacher, parent, school board member, and wife of a teacher) to beat the drum of public education across Pennsylvania. In 2015, Moira was elected to serve on the Pittsburgh Public School Board, leading the policy and government relations committees. As a school board member, Moira was able to pass critical policies at the local level, with the help of the local AROS affiliated group (Great Public Schools Pittsburgh), including providing LGBTQIA+ protections for students, a “Sanctuary School’s” policy, a pre-K to 2nd grade suspension ban, and the creation and implementation of the first Community Schools Policy and corresponding opening of the first three community schools in the city. Professionally, Moira has served as Chief of Staff for a City Council member and a State Representative in PA. She has also worked in a variety of organizing roles in the political, electoral, and education justice settings. Most recently before arriving at AROS, she was proud to organize with Pittsburgh’s own 412 Justice. In 2022, Moira joined the inaugural board of Keystone Equality, advancing civil rights for LGBTQIA+ Pennsylvanians through voter mobilization, electoral advocacy, and political organizing.
This week, we bring you the final set of highlights from our live broadcast from the Louisville VegFest back on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, noon-6pm, at the Mellwood Art Center! Again this year, Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of Louisville VegFest —Kentucky’s premier celebration of all things vegan! Admission was free to over 19,000 sq ft of indoor space, with additional food trucks and select vendors bringing the fun outside, too! Formerly known as Bluegrass VegFest, this all-vegan, community-focused event highlights the joy of plant-based eating and conscious, sustainable living. Visitors enjoyed delicious food from regional restaurants and food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, inspiring speaker talks, a live cooking demo, an amazing lineup of vendors, kids’ activities, educational exhibits, and so much more. Learn more at https://vegkentucky.org/vegfestOur last two speakers of the day were:TODD ANDERSON, Cooking Demo by Chef & Cookbook Author @TURNIP VEGANTodd Anderson, better known as @TurnipVegan, is a self-taught chef, content creator, and cookbook author who’s inspiring hundreds of thousands to see plants in a whole new way. With nearly a million Instagram followers, Todd’s laid-back, creative approach to vegan cooking has made him one of the most beloved voices in the plant-based space. After watching a life-changing documentary, Todd transitioned to a vegan lifestyle and hasn’t looked back. Now based in Joshua Tree, he’s busy creating vibrant, flavorful vegan recipes and even building his dream greenhouse in the desert - all while showing the world just how delicious plants can be. Todd took the stage for a cooking demonstration and signing of his new cookbook, It’s All About Plantz & Mushroomz.NEMANJA GOLUBOVIC, Founder & CEO of Chicago vegan restaurant KALE MY NAME, Host of KALE CREW, the hit vegan travel and food show streaming on UnchainedTV.Known for his infectious energy and passion, Nemanja has become one of the most influential voices in the vegan movement, inspiring hundreds of thousands through his restaurants, media projects, and advocacy for animals. His Chicago-based restaurant Kale My Name has been crowned “America’s Vegan Restaurant of the Year” by VegOut Magazine, won VegNews’ Veggie Award for “Best Vegan Casual Restaurant,” and has earned national recognition from PETA and the Chicago Reader. At VegFest, Nemanja shared how we can harness the power of social media to create meaningful change, from raising awareness and sparking conversations to inspiring action and helping build a more compassionate world. On Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
This Democracy in Action forum, entitled "Constitutional Crisis: Are Our Rights in Jeopardy?" and put on the the Louisville League of Women Voters, featured guest speakers Kentucky Representative Nima Kulkarni, Democrat from the 40th District and immigration attorney and David Tachau, attorney representing the Jefferson County Teachers Association and School Board before the Kentucky Supreme Court. Cathy Hinko, attorney, moderated. The meeting took place September 15, 2025.
This week on the Access Hour, Terrell Holder from Forward Radio's proud Community Partner, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, is in conversation with fellow organizers from Indivisible Louisville. Indivisible is a grassroots movement of thousands of local indivisible groups with a mission to elect, progressive leaders rebuild our democracy and defeat the Trump agenda. Learn more at https://indivisible.org/They invite you to come on out Sunday, September 28, 2025 and be with your neighbors at the WE THE PEOPLE Palooza sponsored by Indivisible Louisville. Enjoy an afternoon in celebration of freedom and democracy with live Music, inspiring speakers, food, drink, and community. Show starts at 1 pm and rocks until 6 pm at Trellis Brewery, 827 Logan St. Louisville. Connect with Indivisible Louisville at:https://indivisiblelouisville.godaddysites.com/https://www.instagram.com/indivisiblelouky/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580875510653The 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 and please donate to support this work at https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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 with the world!
Nima Kulkarni, Immigration Attorney and District 40 Kentucky Representative, along with David Tachau, attorney representing the Jefferson County Teachers Association spoke on threats to Constitutional rights, especially of immigrants and intrusion of the federal government into K through 12 curricula.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is honored to be in conversation with Natasha DeJarnett, PhD, MPH, BCES, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine, and a researcher with UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute (https://louisville.edu/envirome). Dr. DeJarnett's research interests include the cardiovascular health burden of extreme heat exposure, air quality, and environmental health disparities. In addition, Dr. DeJarnett is passionate about environmental health research that informs policies and empowering communities through research engagement.Tune in as we discuss climate impacts on human health, including air quality, extreme heat, extreme weather, precipitation extremes, and vectorborne disease; Health inequities and environmental justice; Her previous work in the Biden-Harris Administration at the White House Council on Environmental Quality around the Justice40 Initiative and the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool; The current federal landscape; and her work co-editing a textbook on environmental health called “Environmental Health Foundations for Public Health.”We also bring you a preview of an exciting new series called “& Science” which kicks off this week on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 on the theme of Communication & Science, with a reception from 5:15-6pm and a panel discussion from 6-7:30pm, at the Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage (1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd). This important discussion will cover how communicating scientific information raises public awareness, creates interest, and informs policy. UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute is hosting a new quarterly health forum called “& Science". Our kickoff event will focus on Communication & Science, featuring communication professionals from a variety of backgrounds including journalism and academia. Much of the discussion will focus on the environment, including environmental justice. The “& Science” series will provide a community forum for conversations at the intersection of health, the environment & science. Future events will focus on Faith, History Art, & Science.Panelists: Tawana Andrew (WAVE 3) James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) Dr. Nick Paliewicz (University of Louisville) Dr. Wayne Tuckson (KET) Morgan Watkins (LPM)Moderator: Dr. Natasha DeJarnett (University of Louisville)Please RSVP and learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communication-science-the-kickoff-to-the-science-forums-tickets-1632599171069?aff=oddtdtcreatorAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Recently, physicists learned how to generate lasers from Peacock feathers. After discussing that, we explore a recent report that 5% of birds in Australia might exhibit 'sex reversal'. In 'sex reversal' the body's sex organs don't match the sex as determined by DNA testing. Finally, Dr. Leslie Moise reads a poem she wrote about an innovative recycling program in New Orleans that converts discarded glass bottles into beach sand.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Music ('Blossoming' by Podington Bear) provided by Free Music Archive.
Our guest is the director of Louisville’s La Casita Center, Karina Barillas. Karina Barillas was the keynote speaker at the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation “Third Thursday Lunch event. The Third Thursday Lunch event that featured Karina Barillas occurred September 18th at Hotel Louisville before a live audience. Karina Barillas received her Master of Education in Counseling in 2002 and her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies in 1996, both from the University of Louisville, where she also served as president of the International Students Organization. Barillas, a proud Latina-Louisvillian born in Guatemala, is a recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. Barillas is co-founder and Executive Director of La Casita Center, a Latinx and feminist-led nonprofit borne from a vision and commitment to accompaniment, empowerment and advocacy.
This week, we bring you highlights from the third hour of our live broadcast from the Louisville VegFest on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, noon-6pm, at the Mellwood Art Center! Again this year, Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of Louisville VegFest —Kentucky’s premier celebration of all things vegan! Admission is FREE to over 19,000 sq ft of indoor space, with additional food trucks and select vendors bringing the fun outside, too! Formerly known as Bluegrass VegFest, this all-vegan, community-focused event highlights the joy of plant-based eating and conscious, sustainable living. Visitors enjoyed delicious food from regional restaurants and food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, inspiring speaker talks, a live cooking demo, an amazing lineup of vendors, kids’ activities, educational exhibits, and so much more. Learn more at https://vegkentucky.org/vegfestOur third speaker of the day was Becki Streif, Founder of TRIBE ANIMAL SANCTUARY (https://tribeanimalsanctuary.org/). Becki is the co-founder and managing director of Tribe Sanctuary, a 10-acre haven just outside Louisville that provides lifelong homes to rescued cows, pigs, horses, goats, and other farmed animals - many with special needs. After watching Forks Over Knives in 2013, Becki and her husband, Greg, went vegan and began what would become a life-changing journey into animal rescue. Today, Tribe is home to dozens of incredible animals, each with their own inspiring story of resilience and hope. Becki’s talk, “Creating Sanctuary: Saving Lives and Building Hope,” will take you behind the scenes of what it takes to turn compassion into a mission, build a sanctuary from the ground up, and give animals the second chance they deserve.On Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
Patty and Brian team up with Justin Mog (host of Sustainability Now!) for a live broadcast from the Forward Radio studio at 5pm on September 18th in the middle of Give For Good Louisville to help you think about your giving, while you're giving, to improve your giving!! Thanks for all your support of Forward Radio throughout the years and for donating on this special day to help keep us on air and to keep our community strong by supporting the over 500 non-profits that participated! https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
Forward Radio volunteer programmers, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!), Tory Strange (RetroForward), and Goliath & Yanielle (Goliath's Rants, Reviews & Revivals) encourage you to donate whatever you can throughout the day today during Give For Good Louisville, when your contributions will be boosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville! Please donate any amount by midnight to help us reach our goal of $4000! Donate now at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
This week, we bring you highlights from the second hour of our live broadcast from the Louisville VegFest on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, noon-6pm, at the Mellwood Art Center! Again this year, Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of Louisville VegFest — Kentucky’s premier celebration of all things vegan! Admission was FREE to over 19,000 sq ft of indoor space, with additional food trucks and select vendors bringing the fun outside, too! Formerly known as Bluegrass VegFest, this all-vegan, community-focused event highlights the joy of plant-based eating and conscious, sustainable living. Visitors enjoyed delicious food from regional restaurants and food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, inspiring speaker talks, a live cooking demo, an amazing lineup of vendors, kids’ activities, educational exhibits, and so much more. Learn more at https://vegkentucky.org/vegfestOur second speaker of the day was Dominick Thompson, a powerhouse voice in the vegan movement! Dom is an Ironman triathlete, social entrepreneur, and animal rights activist who has inspired hundreds of thousands through his story and his work. After making the life-changing decision to go vegetarian while incarcerated 24 years ago, he’s gone on to become a leader in the No-Meat Athlete movement, launch his wellness brand Eat What Elephants Eat, and publish a cookbook with the same title. He’s also the real-life inspiration behind the upcoming film Land of Wolves. Dom’s talk, “Redefining Masculinity and the Human Experience Through Veganism,” is one you won’t want to miss! Learn more at https://kitchen.eatwhatelephantseat.com/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 and please donate to support this work at https://orwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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 with the world!
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with the evolving story about the future of the Nia Center at 2900 W. Broadway with Shaun Spencer, Nia Center tenant (owner of My Hub Print Center) and co-founder of the West Louisville Dream Team, and Timothy Cox, current president of the West Louisville Dream Team (https://www.facebook.com/share/15QUpdZjic/).On August 26, 2025, Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC) voted unanimously to enter a 14-day exclusive negotiation period with the West Louisville Dream Team (WLDT) on the potential sale of the Nia Center for $2.1 million—an important step toward keeping this West Broadway landmark in community hands.The Nia Center has long been a small-business hub and gathering place for West Louisville. After earlier redevelopment ideas fell through this summer, TARC is now negotiating directly with WLDT, which plans to preserve the building, restore its community space, and raise the capital needed to complete the purchase. WLDT’s plan targets a healthy, 90% occupancy within three years and seeks partnership with Metro Council for community-space support—aligning economic activity with civic life in the neighborhood.The West Louisville Dream team is made up of residents, business owners, and those that are concerned about the positive image of west Louisville. It was started in 2012 with four members to attract more businesses and promote the image of west Louisville. Their mission is to work in collaboration with neighborhood associations to positively affect west Louisville. WLDT is a non-for-profit community organization with about 90 residents, non-profit, and businesses on its mailing list.In 1998 date, the Nia Center was opened as a promise by the city to west Louisville. In the 2000s, the Nia Center served as a hub of resources for entrepreneurs and job seekers; however, around 2016-17 after Metro Louisville took over its management, gradually, as tents moved out, they weren’t replaced and its role as an economic resource hub diminished. The Nia Center also served as a gathering space for the community and an internet hub for west Louisville residents without internet access. The building was open seven days a week, with non-traditional evening hours during the week and on weekends. Eventually, the building’s operating hours were reduced, and the community room was removed from public access. Likewise, the internet connection was not as fast as promised, and it couldn’t be accessed outside of the building’s hours.How can the community support West Louisville Dream Team’s effort to acquire the Nia Center?Donate. Invest. Sign the petition. Help us raise: $50,000 by October 12th! $1 million by December 31st to buy the Nia Center!Get in touch with them at saveniacenter@gmail.com and find the petition to Save Nia Center at https://www.change.org/p/save-the-nia-centerContact Carla Dearing, Head of Community Investment, at carlad@centerforneighborhoods.org to be connected with ways you can help.SEE: https://centerforneighborhoods.org/neighbors-at-the-helm-cfns-role-in-the-nia-center-path-to-community-ownership/https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-08-27/tarc-west-louisville-dream-team-to-negotiate-on-sale-of-nia-centerAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
In 1972 Kyle Ellison became a Kentucky Department of Corrections probation and parole officer in Louisville. He worked for the Department of Corrections for 16 years. Seven of those years were as a training officer for prison and jail staff all over the state, giving him the chance to research the prison history of Kentucky. Kyle Ellison is now a strong advocate for prison reform. The presentation he delivered to the congregation at the Louisville 1st Unitarian Clifton Church, September 7th, 2025 concerns the fact that immigrants arrested by Immigration Customs and Enforcement officers are now being housed in rural county jails in Kentucky as well as county jails in other states across the country.
This week, we bring you highlights from the first hour of our live broadcast from the Louisville VegFest on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, noon-6pm, at the Mellwood Art Center! Again this year, Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of Louisville VegFest —Kentucky’s premier celebration of all things vegan! Admission is FREE to over 19,000 sq ft of indoor space, with additional food trucks and select vendors bringing the fun outside, too! Formerly known as Bluegrass VegFest, this all-vegan, community-focused event highlights the joy of plant-based eating and conscious, sustainable living. Visitors enjoyed delicious food from regional restaurants and food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, inspiring speaker talks, a live cooking demo, an amazing lineup of vendors, kids’ activities, educational exhibits, and so much more. Learn more at https://vegkentucky.org/vegfestOur first speaker of the day was Kennedy Little from the Food Empowerment Project. Kennedy Little from Lexington is a senior pursuing pre-Law and Agribusiness with a minor in Public Administration at Morehead State University. After going vegan in 2019, Kennedy began to use her background in agriculture organizing to help change the unethical norms many agriculture workers face. Kennedy works as a Youth Advocacy Team Member for the vegan and food justice nonprofit known as the Food Empowerment Project. Learn more at https://foodispower.org/author/klittle/On Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you into the audience, last Tuesday evening, September 4th, when the Louisville Palace played host to a packed audience for Beyond the Bridge: Film Screening & Panel Discussion on Ending Homelessness.“Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness” sheds light on homelessness and the urgent need for permanent supportive housing, and provides a roadmap for cities to move toward solving unsheltered homelessness. This special event was sponsored by the Coalition for the Homeless, Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Louisville Downtown Partnership, Metro United Way, and Metropolitan Housing Coalition. The panelists includedLouisville Mayor, Craig GreenbergDon Sawyer, Producer / Director of Beyond The BridgeJim Mathy, Milwaukee County Housing Division AdministratorEric Collins-Dyke, Milwaukee County Supportive Housing and Homeless Services Assistant AdministratorModerator: Natalie Harris, Executive Director, Coalition for the Homeless (https://louhomeless.org)Thank you by: George Eklund, Director of Education and Advocacy, Coalition for the HomelessLearn more at https://louhomeless.org/beyondhttps://asolutiontohomelessness.com/ Home For Good: a shared vision to end street homelessness in Louisville at https://metrounitedway.org/home-for-goodAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
This week we summarize and supplement a July 31 article in 'The Atlantic' magazine called "Every Scientific Empire Comes To An End: America’s Run As The Premier Techno-Superpower May Be Over." (https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2025/07/science-empire-america-decline/683711/). We discuss repressive regimes that have stifled scientific achievement in the past, and compare that with what is happening in the US now. The show ends with a survey of the September night sky by Kentucky astronomer Scott Miller.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Music is 'Magic in the Garden' by Rafael Krux (freepd.com).
Michael Slider is the executive director of Kentucky Citizens for Democracy, Oldham County Branch. Kentucky Citizens for Democracy has become the go-to group in Kentucky media and other organizations looking for information on the connections between immigration/ICE and Kentucky jails. Michael Slider has been featured in the Louisville Courier-Journal, the Lexington Herald-Leader and Jeffersonville Indiana’s News and Tribune, Forward Kentucky, the Oldham Era, WAVE 3, WDRB, WLKY and WHAS News. Michael Slider has a blog on Medium.com where he writes on political and societal issues, education, and spirituality. He spoke at rallies in Kentucky at Shelbyville, Louisville, and Lexington. He ran as an independent candidate for U.S. Congress in 2004 in Kentucky’s 4th District. He is a retired, Kentucky high school social studies teacher and principal.
Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of Louisville VegFest - Kentucky’s premier celebration of all things vegan - on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from noon-6pm at the Mellwood Art Center! Formerly known as Bluegrass VegFest, this all-vegan, community-focused event highlights the joy of plant-based eating and conscious, sustainable living. Enjoy delicious food from regional restaurants and food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, inspiring speaker talks, a live cooking demo, an amazing lineup of vendors, kids’ activities, educational exhibits, and so much more. In addition to interviewing several of the vendors and participants, we brought you full, wall-to-wall live coverage of all of this year's speakers, including:12:15pm Kennedy Little, Food Empowerment ProjectKennedy Little from Lexington is a senior pursuing pre-Law and Agribusiness with a minor in Public Administration at Morehead State University. After going vegan in 2019, Kennedy began to use her background in agriculture organizing to help change the unethical norms many agriculture workers face. Kennedy works as a Youth Advocacy Team Member for the vegan and food justice nonprofit known as the Food Empowerment Project.1:15pm DOMINICK THOMPSON, Activist, Athlete, Creator, AuthorDominick Thompson is a powerhouse voice in the vegan movement - an Ironman triathlete, social entrepreneur, and animal rights activist who has inspired hundreds of thousands through his story and his work. After making the life-changing decision to go vegetarian while incarcerated 24 years ago, he’s gone on to become a leader in the No-Meat Athlete movement, launch his wellness brand Eat What Elephants Eat, and publish a cookbook with the same title. He’s also the real-life inspiration behind the upcoming film Land of Wolves.2:15pm BECKI STREIF, Founder of TRIBE ANIMAL SANCTUARYBecki Streif is the co-founder and managing director of Tribe Sanctuary, a 10-acre haven just outside Louisville that provides lifelong homes to rescued cows, pigs, horses, goats, and other farmed animals - many with special needs. After watching Forks Over Knives in 2013, Becki and her husband, Greg, went vegan and began what would become a life-changing journey into animal rescue. Becki’s talk, “Creating Sanctuary: Saving Lives and Building Hope,” will take you behind the scenes of what it takes to turn compassion into a mission, build a sanctuary from the ground up.3:15PM TODD ANDERSON, Cooking Demo by Chef & Cookbook Author @TURNIP VEGANTodd Anderson, better known as @TurnipVegan, is a self-taught chef, content creator, and cookbook author who’s inspiring hundreds of thousands to see plants in a whole new way. With nearly a million Instagram followers, Todd’s laid-back, creative approach to vegan cooking has made him one of the most beloved voices in the plant-based space. After watching a life-changing documentary, Todd transitioned to a vegan lifestyle and hasn’t looked back. Now based in Joshua Tree, he’s busy creating vibrant, flavorful vegan recipes and even building his dream greenhouse in the desert - all while showing the world just how delicious plants can be. His new cookbook is It’s All About Plantz & Mushroomz4:15pm NEMANJA GOLUBOVIC, Founder & CEO of Chicago vegan restaurant KALE MY NAME, Host of KALE CREW, the hit vegan travel and food show streaming on UnchainedTV.Known for his infectious energy and passion, Nemanja has become one of the most influential voices in the vegan movement, inspiring hundreds of thousands through his restaurants, media projects, and advocacy for animals. His Chicago-based restaurant Kale My Name has been crowned “America’s Vegan Restaurant of the Year” by VegOut Magazine, won VegNews’ Veggie Award for “Best Vegan Casual Restaurant,” and has earned national recognition from PETA and the Chicago Reader. At VegFest, Nemanja filed an episode of Kale Krew’s new season and shared how we can harness the power of social media to create meaningful change, from raising awareness and sparking conversations to inspiring action and helping build a more compassionate world.Full details: https://vegkentucky.org/vegfest
Patty and Brian discuss Nicholas Carr's new book, but they get sidetracked into hate-reading.
In this conversation from May 2024, Dr. Ricky L. Jones, an esteemed professor of Pan-African studies at the University of Louisville, discusses education, party affiliations, and the enduring legacy of historical figures with Lamont Collins, host of the Roots 101 Podcast and founder in 2020, of the Roots 101 African-American Museum. Located in downtown Louisville at 124 N 1st St., Roots 101 is a place where visitors can see themselves in history, explore the African-American story in its entirety, and gain a greater understanding of the achievements, cultural contributions, and experiences of our community. Get ready for an enlightening exploration of the past, present, and future. Learn more and watch these conversations at https://www.roots-101.org/podcast
This program features Andrew Owen, Louisville's 9th District Councilman, tackling two topics: (1) Changes to Louisville's elections as a result of passage of HB 388 in the Kentucky General Assembly. Starting in 2026, Mayoral and Metro Council elections will be non-partisan; and (2) How Councilman Owen envisions making housing affordable and plentiful, especially in the city center, so that less people will end up homeless.
We bring you something a little lighter and more fanciful on this Labor Day holiday on Sustainability Now!, as your host, Justin Mog, shelves his plans for colonizing Mars with Barry Zalph, retired engineer and environmental advocate. Tune in for a conversation that will debunk some of the myths about our ability to successfully settle humans on Mars and, hopefully, help you understand just how precious Earth is and how important it is that we focus all of our energy and innovation into protecting the only truly habitable planet we know of.The ideas for colonizing Mars fall into two categories: Living underground for protection from the radiation that bombards the surface; and terraforming Mars to make it more suitable for human habitation. Tune in to hear more about Barry’s top ten list of the stupidest assumptions behind the “terraforming” idea:1) We can increase the density of the Martian atmosphere by 160x;2) We can shift the Martian atmosphere from 96% CO2 to match the earth's atmosphere;3) We can control the CO2 concentration of the reconstituted atmosphere to 350 ppm +/- 100 ppm, outside of which humans can't function;4) We can bring enough organisms from earth to build not one but many diverse, resilient ecosystems there, so that inevitable fluctuations in ecosystem health don't collapse all life on the planet;5) We can bring enough small and large animals, not just microbes and plants, to reproduce without inbreeding;6) We can function well with the day length, year length, sky color, solar radiation, solar wind, weather, clouds, gravity, magnetic field, etc. all different from that with which we have evolved for millions of years;7) The first group of colonists, no more than a couple hundred, didn't die of boredom, claustrophobia, mutual murder, and alienation while living underground and slaving toward an impossible terraformed utopian ideal;8) The resident population of Earth would keep busting their asses to provide the ludicrous amounts of energy, materials, and labor over at least 100 years in an attempt to fulfill this dream;9) There is no life on Mars, or any life on Mars can coexist with our living systems or deserves to be killed off to make room for us; and10) It is ethically sound for us to colonize another planet. What could possibly go wrong?? For more, check out:Book: A City on Mars (2023), Kelly and Zach Weinersmith - humorous and well-researched. Kelly Weinersmith is a professor of Biology at Rice University in Houston. https://acityonmars.com/Podcast episode: “Infinite Monkey Cage” episode dated 7/16/2025, “Should We Settle in Space,” with panelists Tim Peake, Kelly Weinersmith, and Alan Davies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002fwpzAs 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Today’s Solutions to Violence program features a panel discussion concerning the now 1.06 Trillion dollar military budget, produced by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and titled “The Trillion Dollar Pentagon Budget: Boondoggle or Beneficial?” Ben Freeman, director of the Democratizing Foreign Policy program at the Quincy Institute, will introduce the panel and moderate the discussion. The Panel includes Willaim Hartung, Julia Gledhill and Veronique De Rugy.
On the evening of August 19th, 2025 at the Filson Historical Society, Dr. David Narrett, professor of history at the University of Texas at Arlington, led a compelling discussion of his latest work, The Cherokees in War & Peace, which traces the Cherokee tribe’s resilience from early English contact to the Trail of Tears. Through vivid personal stories, the book reveals how the Cherokees overcame immense challenges to forge a unified nation. This conversation explores a powerful story of survival and perseverance through a thoughtful discussion. Presented by the Filson as a part of the James J. Holmberg Lecture Series. The evening began with an introduction by the Filson's CEO, Patrick Lewis. Learn more at https://filsonhistorical.org Watch a recording of the evening at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOlmJuOFuWsThe Filson and Forward Radio are located on the ancestral homeland of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, the Osage Nation, and the Shawnee (including the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe, and the Shawnee Tribe), who suffered genocide and forced displacement from these lands. We give thanks for the longstanding relationship that Indigenous Nations have to this land and seek to learn from it in order to heal our own broken relationship with the land. We lament the historical and ongoing injustices that black, indigenous, and people of color endure in this country and around the world. May our words and deeds reflect this reality and contribute to fostering more respectful relationships. Learn more about native lands at https://native-land.ca.On Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
What time of day is best to take pills for high blood-pressure? There is new research indicating that nighttime dosage of hypertension pills might be best, but is it true? Then hear an interview with particle physicist Dr. Harry Cliff, about how the current 'Standard Model of Particle Physics' is insufficient. What gaps are there in our knowledge of subatomic particles and energies? Thanks to the 'Big Picture Science' podcast for permission to rebroadcast this modified version of their August 11th show: https://radio.seti.org/beyond-the-standard-model.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Music ('Homeroad' by Kai Engel) provided on public domain by SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kaiengel/homeroad'.
Anita Davis is a native Kentuckian, raised in Meade County. She has a BS in mathematics education and advanced degrees in educational administration. After teaching high school math for nine years, Anita served as an assistant principal in Marion County. She later served as Asst Supt in Elizabethtown Independent Schools before moving to the Oldham County schools district. There she served as the Asst Supt of Curriculum and Instruction and as the Chief Academic Officer before retiring. After watching the attacks on our democratic norms and institutions, she decided to join Kentucky Citizens for Democracy, a grassroots organization based in Oldham County. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Kentucky Citizens for Democracy..
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, balances his checkbook with Tom Lambert, an applied economist at the University of Louisville’s College of Business, and the host of Economic Impact here on Forward Radio (https://www.forwardradio.org/economicimpact). In 2022, after years of robust modeling and analysis, a multi-institutional team led by researchers from Resources for the Future (RFF) and UC Berkeley released an updated social cost of carbon estimate that reflects new methodologies and key scientific advancements. The study, published in the journal Nature, finds that each additional ton of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere costs society $185 per ton—3.6 times the current US federal estimate of $51 per ton. Learn more at https://www.rff.org/news/press-releases/social-cost-of-carbon-more-than-triple-the-current-federal-estimate-new-study-finds/In his research, Tom uses a tool called IMPLAN, which now helps us calculate damages from greenhouse gases. In preparation for this week’s conversation, Tom used IMPLAN to produce a breakdown for different industries in the Louisville MSA (Jefferson County and surrounding counties). As new climate disclosure mandates roll out across the U.S. and internationally, IMPLAN now equips businesses and institutions with the tools to meet them head-on. Their newest feature brings greenhouse gas emissions data to the IMPLAN experience, capturing carbon outputs by industry and region, and mapping them directly to your economic impact results. Whether you're supporting Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) disclosures, informing climate strategy, or benchmarking emissions in your region, IMPLAN helps you do it with confidence. Learn more about environmental impact reporting, on IMPLAN's blog at https://blog.implan.com/emissions. In IMPLAN, GWP20 and GWP100 refer to the Global Warming Potential of greenhouse gases over specific timeframes. See https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/understanding-global-warming-potentials. GWP measures how much a particular greenhouse gas contributes to global warming, compared to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a GWP of 1. IMPLAN utilizes greenhouse gas data, including GWP values, to analyze the environmental impacts associated with economic activities. GWP20 indicates the global warming potential over a 20-year timeframe. This timeframe prioritizes gases with shorter atmospheric lifetimes, like methane (CH4). GWP20 highlights the near-term warming effects of these gases. For example, methane has a much higher GWP20 (84-87) than its GWP100 (27-30) because of its shorter lifetime. GWP100 indicates the global warming potential over a 100-year timeframe. This timeframe is commonly used for benchmarking and comparing the environmental impact of various greenhouse gases. It offers a more balanced perspective of both short-lived and long-lived greenhouse gases.In essence, GWP20 and GWP100 in IMPLAN are important metrics for evaluating the environmental impacts of economic activity by providing insight into the global warming potential of greenhouse gas emissions over different timeframes.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Robbey Taylor of Black Lives Matter and 50501. Topic: The State of Organizing in America. Recorded Saturday August 23, 2025, 1PM.
This week we bring you a vital community conversation about the impacts of Data Centers and LG&E/KU's plans to power them on our utility bills, our climate, and our environment. On the evening of August 19, 2025, Forward Radio’s proud Community Partner, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club hosted this conversation at United Crescent Hill Ministries with Elisa Owen, Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign Organizer in Kentucky. Corporate energy giant PPL Corporation — parent company of Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) —is pushing a $3.7 billion fossil-fueled expansion and justifying this as needed to meet surging electricity demand from data centers and industrial projects. Instead of making big corporations pay their fair share, PPL wants Kentucky families to foot the bill through higher rates. Elisa helps us understand Kentucky’s Public Service Commission and the process of granting a CPCN (Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity), the issues around emerging data centers, and what we can do as citizen activists to help insure a clean and reliable electric grid that benefits everyone and can power our country into the future while reducing coal and gas emissions, improving public health, and mitigating the impacts of our changing climate. Learn more at https://sierraclub.org/kentucky See also the July 30, 2025 Courier-Journal article, 'Who will bear the cost?': Utility rates could rise as Kentucky attracts data centers" https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2025/07/30/data-center-development-could-cause-utility-bills-to-rise-in-kentucky/85273453007...and the August 8, 2025 article in the Kentucky Lantern, "Kentuckians tell state utility regulator to oppose new gas-fired power for prospective data centers" https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/08/05/kentuckians-tell-state-utility-regulator-to-oppose-new-gas-fired-power-for-prospective-data-centers Another great resource is the Louisville Climate Action Network: https://www.louisvillecan.org/action/datacenters Video recording of this event is available at https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/greater-louisville-groupOn Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
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Big crowds turned up at two public meetings to express their ideas, make comments and ask questions regarding what they would like to see happen at these flood-prone parks and other public areas along River Rd between the Big Four Bridge and Indian Hills. These meetings took place August 11 and 13, 2025 and were put on by the Louisville Office of Metro Planning, Metro Parks and the Department of Transportation. Everyone was encouraged to fill out an online survey by Googling River Road Land Use Vision Plan and clicking on the "We Want to Hear from You!" icon.
Dr Pat Murphy on his holistic approach to addiction treatment. James P. Murphy, MD, DFASAM is founder and CEO of Murphy Pain Center. He serves gratis as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He has earned a Master of Medical Management from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. He has board certifications in Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Anesthesiology. His Pain Management fellowship was at Rochester, Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic, where he also served on the faculty of the Mayo Medical School.
It’s a special live music edition this week, as your Sustainability Now! host, Justin Mog, is joined in studio by three local musicians who make up The Cottonwood Buds (https://www.instagram.com/thecottonwoodbuds). Rina Perlin is a lifelong singer and, for the past several years, also a practicing psychiatrist in Louisville. Jon Riesser enjoys all sorts of guitar, but especially likes flatpicking and accompanying folks in bluegrass and old time music - he plays guitar, banjo, a little harmonica, and sings in The Cottonwood Buds! He also does law professionally. Carolyn Waters is a vocalist and guitarist by night and a consultant for parks, outdoor programs, and ecology projects by day. The band is self-described as three buds playing folk-adjacent tunes in Louisville, KY. Three-part vocal harmonies with acoustic guitar and a few other novel instruments. Learn more about them at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561925151416Tune in to hear The Cottonwood Buds perform a collection of three absurd climate change songs live in the Forward Radio studio! The set list includes covers of:- “Vampire” by Neil Young - “Waiting for Superman” by the Flaming Lips - “Tables and Chairs” by Andrew BirdAfter each song, we discuss the inspiration and the broader social issues these songs address.Don’t miss your chance to see The Cottonwood Buds perform a full set of music out in the community at Deer Park Porchfest on Sunday, September 28th, from 2-6pm (https://www.deerparklouisville.com/porchfest)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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Solutions to Violence features James Orlick. James Orlick is a higher education leader with more than 18 years' experience advancing inclusive excellence, social justice, and institutional change. He currently serves as Director of Grant Writing & Innovation for Inclusive Excellence at the University of Louisville, where he has helped secure millions in external funding to expand college and career pathways for historically underserved students.A first-generation college graduate from McDowell County, West Virginia, James is a Pell Grant recipient and a proud member of the LGBTQ community. His lived experience fuels his lifelong commitment to educational equity, social mobility, and systemic change.James has been a visible voice in Kentucky’s higher education policy debates, with his public advocacy against anti-DEI legislation featured in major news outlets. He successfully challenged the Kentucky Legislature’s violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act, resulting in a formal opinion from the Attorney General confirming the law had been broken.His leadership spans cross-sector initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, workforce development, and place-based education. He has built partnerships with national legal, policy, education, and social justice organizations and helped organize a statewide higher education union uniting faculty, staff, and students.James is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development at the University of Louisville
On this week's program, we bring you a vital community conversation about "War and Climate Change" hosted by Covering Climate Now on May 29th, 2024. In this conversation, we explore how conflict, war, and climate change are connected. Violent conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and elsewhere are not only causing terrible human suffering, they are fueling the climate crisis. This press briefing laid out the connections between war, conflict, and climate change. War — and military operations in general — have a massive carbon footprint that is often overlooked. Meanwhile, the immense emissions of the world’s militaries are excluded from limits imposed under UN climate agreements. At the same time, extreme weather and other climate impacts can kindle armed conflict — both within nations as people from drought-stricken rural communities migrate to cities and between nations. Our panel will explore all this and more. The panel included:Neta C. Crawford, Montague Burton Professor, University of Oxford and Co-Director, Costs of WarRawan Damen, Director General, Arab Reporters for Investigative JournalismEllie Kinney, Campaigner Coordinator, Conflict and Environment ObservatoryModerator: Giles Trendle, co-chair of CCNow’s steering committee and the former managing director of Al Jazeera English.Perhaps most challenging for journalists is that war makes it hard to talk about the climate crisis in the first place. When guns and bombs are killing people, “the tyranny of the immediate” pushes war to the top of the news agenda.Covering Climate Now is a global journalism collaboration, co-founded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation magazine, encouraging more and better climate coverage. Learn more: https://coveringclimatenow.orgGet Covering Climate Now’s weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at: https://bit.ly/39viEZd. Watch a full replay at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XesH3Vyft9QOn Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
Patty and Brian discuss some benefits and pitfalls of generative AI for critical thinking skills.
Dee Pregliasco, former President of the Louisville League of Women Voters, former District Court Judge, attorney retired from practice and currently Mediator, explores ramifications of a rush of voter suppression measures being introduced or having passed in Republican state legislatures, as well as the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) which, as of this recording, has yet to be voted on in the U.S. Senate.
This is a talk given by Kyle Ellison on overcrowding in Kentucky's profit-driven county jail system and how county jails interface with ICE. Mr. Ellison is a retired parole officer, trainer for the prison/jail system in Kentucky and prison historian. He spoke at the St. James Episcopal Church in Oldham County on July 22, 2025.
This week, your Sustainability Now! host, Justin Mog, sits down with Robert LeVertis Bell, a JCPS teacher who has recently announced his candidacy for the open Kentucky House District 43 race. Bell’s experience includes social justice activism, teaching in JCPS, and leadership in the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). In late July, Robert LeVertis Bell, a community organizer and veteran of Louisville’s progressive movement, announced his campaign to represent Kentucky House District 43 in the 2026 Democratic primary. Bell, a 45-year-old West Louisville native, is a seventh grade English teacher. In 2022, Bell ran for the same seat and lost narrowly to incumbent Pam Stevenson, despite the death of his mother at the end of the campaign and the full weight of the Democratic establishment backing his opponent. This time, the seat is open, as Stevenson is vacating it to run for US Senate.Bell is entering the race at a moment of rising momentum for democratic socialist candidates across the country. His campaign draws inspiration from New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s recent upset victory in the New York City mayoral primary, where Mamdani, backed by DSA and a coalition of labor and progressive organizations, defeated a prominent establishment figure on a platform of housing justice and public investment. Bell’s political roots run deep—he is the grandson of Louisville civil rights legend Mattie Jones. He currently teaches English at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, an all-boys public school in South Louisville where Bell had also served as a JCTA union representative. Bell’s platform centers around four key planks: strong schools, safe and affordable housing, and real political power for working people. His proposals include:• Raising the minimum wage and cracking down on wage theft• Funding high-paying jobs in public schools for professional educators to teach children with best practices rather than relying on screens and AI.• Expanding union rights and collective bargaining across the public and private sectors• Fully funding public schools and universal Pre-K• Expanding renter protections, including local control over tenant laws and a pathway to rent control • Repealing Kentucky’s anti-trans legislation (SB 150) and restoring abortion rights• A Kentucky Green New Deal that resists data center pollution, reins in LG&E, and pushes for public ownership of utilities• Securing local revenue authority for Louisville and reversing state interferenceThe primary election is coming up on May 19, 2026 and all 100 seats in the Kentucky House will be on the ballot next year.More information on Bell and his platform can be found at https://www.bell4ky.comAdditional links:Democratic Socialists of America: https://www.dsausa.orgLouisville DSA: https://www.dsalouisville.org Forward Radio does not endorse any particular candidates or pieces of legislation, but we do endorse an informed electorate. We offer equal air time to all candidates for any given seat.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Hear more bizarre science stories for our 7th birthday celebration! An alien spaceship (looking like a comet) traveling towards our sun? Popping noises produced by plants, and the insects that can hear it? Macaques who like to watch the same kind of videos that humans do? Meteor showers, planets, and constellations in our night sky? A rock on the edge of our solar system that 'dances' with Neptune? Hear it all on this episode!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadioMusic ('Bienvenue au cirque' by Jean-Paul V) is a public-domain piece provided by pixabay.com.
On this week's program, we bring you a community conversation about the environmental impacts of Kentucky's aluminum industry brought to you by the Kentucky Chapter of the Sierra Club (https://sierraclub.org/kentucky). Because aluminum is lightweight, durable, and highly recyclable, it’s a key ingredient in solar panels and wind turbines, more efficient cars and planes, and construction and packaging materials. Demand for the metal is set to skyrocket, bolstering the hopes of companies and policymakers for a U.S. industrial turnaround. As aluminum gains the spotlight, the negative impacts of its production are also becoming more apparent. Sierra Club Kentucky has been collaborating with the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), a national organization that ensures the enforcement of laws protecting clean air and water (https://www.environmentalintegrity.org). As the demand for aluminum grows — in particular for use in clean energy and transportation — EIP and other environmental groups are taking action so that aluminum producing companies will reduce the harm they cause to communities and the environment. Two of the seven U.S. aluminum smelters are in Kentucky: Century Sebree in Henderson County and Century Hawesville in Hancock County. Both facilities have violated air and water standards many times.In 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency determined that Sebree smelter was largely to blame for excessive levels of the area’s releases of sulfur dioxide, a very harmful pollutant. Unfortunately, the KY Department of Environmental Protection has missed a required deadline to submit a plan to solve this problem, and EPA has missed a deadline to address the state’s failure. EIP is interested in sharing information with Western Kentucky residents and learning about any concerns you may have with air and water quality in the area and the impacts of aluminum production. EIP and Sierra Club held this online information meeting on January 17, 2024 featuring speakers Nadia Steinzor and Sunny Lee of the Environmental Integrity Project.On Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://www.forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
This week, your Sustainability Now! host, Justin Mog, puts on his overalls and gets in the fields with Stephen Bartlett, director of one of Forward Radio’s proud Community Partners, Sustainable Agriculture Louisville (SAL). Tune in for an update on SAL’s work cultivating community around Native American “Three-Sisters” plots of corn, squash, and beans. In addition to SAL’s annual plot out at Barr Farms in Breckinridge County, Stephen helped plant a full one-acre plot at the Common Earth Garden Incubator farm as a "Social Enterprise" and introduced a cohort of young agriculturalist aspirants with KSU to the fun of planting the field. CEG plans to use the crops to market them for some income to keep our programs going, despite being "DOGE'ed" and having significant funding discontinued and likely grants cancelled because of anti-DEI measures. Fortunately SAL has funding to continue working to support urban and peri-urban farmers in expanding their production, and marketing of crops including very promising medicinal species favored by Asian and African growers. SAL is accompanying increased local production and dissemination of knowledge about medicinal and high nutrition plants. They are working to increase land access for subsistence food production and building community resilience through expanded localized agriculture with intercultural linguistic justice and trauma-informed organizing. Learn more and support the work at https://salouisville.org 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Timothy Eugene Findley, Jr. is a visionary pastor, seasoned leader, and lifelong advocate for justice and community transformation. He serves as the Senior Pastor of Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center & Kingdom Fellowship South Central, and is also the CEO of ElderServe, the largest senior center dedicated solely to senior services in the state of Kentucky. In addition, he is the founder of Life Development Corporation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting underserved communities through empowerment and innovation, and the co-owner of Precious Memories Funeral Home in Louisville, KY. He is the founder of the Justice and Freedom Coalition, through which he has organized and led dozens of non-violent protests, voter education drives, and demonstrations focused on equity and systemic change.Pastor Findley was a 2022 candidate for Mayor of Louisville, running on a platform that sought to build a city where every person is seen, heard, respected, and valued—he has been honored as a West Louisville Connector, a 2025 Louisville Business First Health Care Hero, and the 2023 recipient of the Health Equity Impact Award at the CEOC Optimize Conference
On this week's show, we bring you an informed community conversation about brownfield contaminants at the site of Perry Elementary School in the West End (755 Dixie Hwy, at Broadway). This conversation with Audrey Ernstberger of the Kentucky Resources Council was hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force on July 15, 2025.Perry Elementary is located on property that was owned and operated by Phillip Morris USA, Inc., and was a tobacco stem processing plant. The manufacturing facility used many chemicals that are considered volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that remained in the soil when Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) acquired the property. There are concerns about VOCs still currently on the school grounds after construction. If you missed the July 15th meeting at which Audrey Ernstberger, a staff attorney with the Kentucky Resources Council, led the discussion about this concern, you need to listen to this. The recording of the entire meeting is available here at https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/d4a36bf5fc8d28119fe8f1e8a59c014cb8cce3193b49420161814284805769a1Audrey Ernstberger is a staff attorney with the Kentucky Resources Council (https://www.kyrc.org). She graduated from Centre College and earned her JD from UofL's Brandeis School of Law. During law school, her energy law class and experience as a Resilience Justice Fellow researching equitable environmental access for vulnerable communities inspired her to pursue a career in envi-ronmental law. Shortly after law school, she pursued a Master of Laws from George Washington University Law School, attending classes and working as a research assistant to identify legal obstacles to preplanning electric grid development after a natural disaster. Before working for KRC, she worked for the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission as a Legislative Analyst for the House and Senate Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. Her advocacy experience includes her time as a Student Attorney at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, where she and her co-counsel won a government benefits case on appeal.Do you need more information about environmental concerns and legislation? Please read the “Summer 2025 Work in Motion” by the Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) found at https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a79b7ed1-5c54-4776-9cca-8cea310b1b19?fbclid=IwY2xjawL5F1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMZDRlY2dvTjUwZEZCd2hlAR4xBilIpk_7ajQQdJqCR51YnouHzHV-_rMMocd5ogXm0mVhJ3XpjheUAlIeUg_aem_NREmXRfdsVVHrwdQrHUM1g&viewer%21megaVerb=group-discoverWest Jefferson County Community Task Force Monthly Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December) 5:30-7pm online. The Task Forcebrings concerns and important information to residents and businesses about environmental, health and wellness issues that impact our communities. Topics vary each month. Join the conversation. Let your voice be heard and get the answers you need. Monthly topics are posted at https://facebook.com/WJCCTF. For more info, call Arnita at 502-645-3588. And we hope you can join us at the annual Environmental Justice Conference organized by WJCCTF, which will be held at the University of Louisville on Saturday, September 20th from 10am-2pm. Registration and more info will be available at https://louisville.edu/sustainability/events/2025-environmental-justice-conferenceOn Truth to Power each week, we bring you community conversations 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 https://forwardradio.org. If you like what you hear, share it with someone, donate to keep us on-air, and get involved as a volunteer!
Patty and Brian learn, reflect and engage with participants who attended the annual International Conference on Critical Thinking in July 2025.
This week, we turn the tables on your Sustainability Now! host, Justin Mog, and put him in the position of guest on a podcast hosted by Noah Curtis, Founder of Pineal Gardens (https://pinealgarden.com/). Noah recently launched a new YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@PinealLiveDifferently) and asked if Justin would be a guest on it. On June 9, 2025, the University of Louisville's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Dr. Justin Mog, sat down in UofL's Urban & Public Affairs Garden with Noah Curtis of Pineal Gardens for a conversation about what sustainable development demands of us and what the future of sustainability looks like. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq2KfTjPshUPineal Gardens supplied UofL's Garden Commons with a Trading Station for the free sharing of excess garden produce, plants, and seeds. Before the interview, Justin gave a tour of UofL’s campus food gardens which started out at that Trading Station. Watch UofL Garden Tour: https://youtu.be/BSTI1TKl6DU 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
We are celebrating our seventh year on the air with these stories of 'bizarre science'. A tree that actually benefits from being struck by lightening? A broad spectrum anti-venom treatment from a man who allowed himself to be bit by poisonous snakes 200 times? Serendipitous videos of friendship between classic predators and prey? All on this week's show!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal Music ('Mambo Italiano' by Rosemary Clooney) is a public-domain song recorded in 1954.
Today’s Solutions to Violence program features the Civil Rights Attorney Bill Allison. Bill Allison was a cooperative ACLU attorney who began his law career with the Southern Conference Educational Fund (SCEF), an organization closely connected with Carl and Anne Braden. SCEF was a Southern civil rights organization, and so, from the beginning of his career, Allison was involved in civil rights and civil liberties litigation. June 28th, 2025 the Democratic Socialist of American, Louisville Chapter, awarded Bill Allison with a life time achievement award for his service involving civil rights, peace and Justice. States Bill Allison “All of the different freedom efforts that we take for granted today came out of the struggle against segregation that had been going on for a long time.”
On July 18, 2025, the Kentucky Resources Council hosted Laura Krauser, GIS Research Coordinator at the UofL Center for Geographic Information Sciences, for an engaging, beginner-friendly look at how mapping tools are helping researchers and communities understand — and respond to — a changing planet. This session, part of KRC's ongoing Kentucky Environmental Leadership Institute (KELI) series, explored how geospatial technologies — like satellite imagery, drones, and interactive web maps — are being used to document and respond to environmental change. We'll look at real-world examples from research and community projects, and discuss how mapping can serve as both a scientific tool and a catalyst for public engagement. No GIS experience required — just curiosity! You can watch the full recording at https://youtu.be/SxTpIkIRQlw. Additionally, Laura has provided the slides from the meeting and some additional resources. Find all of this here: https://bit.ly/KELIMappingOurWorldRecordingAndResources Learn more about the Kentucky Resources Council and upcoming KELI events at https://kyrc.orgOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews local Community Activist Tom Ridge. They discuss The Rent Relief Act, The Raise The Wage Act, Political Education and Closing The Deal. Recorded Friday July 25, 2025, 2PM.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes you to the forest with three friends on staff at Jefferson Memorial Forest! Join us for a conversation with Naturalist, Autumn Costelle, ECHO Mobile Program Lead, Rodney Perry, and Program Manger, David Grissom! In addition to discussing what is unique and special about Jefferson Memorial Forest, the largest urban park in the U.S., you’ll learn about programming offered at the Forest and the Louisville ECHO (Engaging Children Outdoors) initiative. Learn about the West Louisville Outdoor Recreation Initiative and the partnerships and support that has built the vision for it.Learn more at the website for JMF and ECHO run by their non-profit partner, Wilderness Louisville: https://www.wildernesslouisville.org/JMF ECHO program: https://www.instagram.com/louisvilleecho https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleECHO/ https://www.facebook.com/jmfnaturalareas https://www.instagram.com/jmfnaturalareas/ 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
On this week's Truth to Power, we feature a community conversation on the status and future of Nuclear Energy Development in Kentucky that was facilitated by Lane Boldman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee (https://kyconservation.org/) and featured Tim Judson, Executive Director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (https://www.nirs.org/). On July 10, 2025, the Kentucky Conservation Committee hosted an evening online session to review the environmental challenges and recent history of nuclear power in Kentucky, with an overview of recent discussions and activities. It included allies at the Nuclear Information and Resource Service to answer questions about nationwide trends and technologies. More info at https://kyconservation.org/nuclear-energy. Watch the recording at https://vimeo.com/1100652437. You may also find the slide decks at:Slide Deck: KCC - Nuclear in Kentucky: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KPczHKBOwEhu5RbJMTy82iFC5Knroj4q/view?usp=sharingSlide Deck: NIRS - Advanced Nuclear: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eSCkBG3awEfWULpRU6M_fk3BwGaB2tGh/view?usp=sharingOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you a conversation with Gareth Dennis, a United Kingdom-based engineer and author, who was hosted by the High Speed Rail Alliance (https://www.hsrail.org) on July 11, 2025 for a discussion about his new book How the Railways Will Fix the Future. In it, he looks at the history of railways (including the role they have played in extraction and exploitation) but focuses on their power to tackle issues facing us today and to shape a better future. Topics for discussion included lessons to learn from global railway operations on what works best long-term, and what this might mean in the United States. The conversation starts with introductions from staff of the High-Speed Rail Alliance, Rick Harnish and Chris Ott.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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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 with the world!
Paul Hoppe, with cohosts Drs Michael Flynn, Gene Shively and their guest Dr Brende Lott, DNP, CNM (certified nurse-midwife) discuss Midwifery plus the effects of the draconian women's health laws in the State ok Kentucky.
Dr. Cate Fosl is a University of Louisville emeritus history professor, former director of U of L’s Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies department, former director of the University of Louisville Anne Braden institute and author of several books including Subversive Southerner: Anne Braden and the Struggle for Racial Justice during the Cold War South. Cate Fosl’s address focused on the Civil Rights movement led by Carl and Anne Braden here in Louisville during the 1950s and how we can apply the lessons taught by the Braden’s to struggles we are facing today. The Cate Fosl address was the second in a series of presentations that was delivered at the Lyman T. Johnson event sponsored by the Democratic Socialist of American Louisville Chapter.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, dives into the community discussion about the future of the Nia Center at 2900 W Broadway in the West End, with two guests who truly understand the value of the Nia Center and are working to implement a collaborative plan to save it from destruction and redevelopment. Shaun Spencer is a Nia Center tenant and owner of My HUB Print Center, and Timothy Cox is President of the West Louisville Dream Team (https://www.facebook.com/share/15QUpdZjic/). Get in touch with them at saveniacenter@gmail.com and find the petition to Save the Nia Center at https://www.change.org/p/save-the-nia-centerTune in for a conversation about the history of the Nia Center and its purpose; what recent events led to the attempted sale of the property; what the community (residents, customers and tenants) want to see for a future, reimagined Nia Center; and what the West Louisville Dream Team’s proposal to purchase the building looks like.Learn more about the NIA Center (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/nia-center) 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Hear the second half of a speech given by Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences. Her 'State of the Science' talk was given to the NAS assembly on June 3, 2025. On our show last week, Dr. McNutt discussed the threats to US leadership in research and development. This week she discusses what can be done to reverse these threats. To hear her entire talk (and see the graphs and figures) watch it on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MENzD7eVtZA‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
K.A. Owens interviews Maxwell Mitchell, a well known activist, live-streamer and broadcaster. They discuss Conflict Avoidance, the types of activism Max has seen during his travels across America, the consent decree as applied to the Louisville Metro Police Department and a sentencing hearing as applied to the Breonna Taylor case. Recorded Saturday July 12, 2025, 1PM.
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you an important conversation about the siting of utility-scale solar power plants in Kentucky! Tune in to hear from one of our Commonwealth’s most well-known environmental lawyers, Tom "Fitz" FitzGerald, on “Siting Solar Facilities.” This community conversation took place online on June 13th, and it kicked off the 2025 season of the Kentucky Environmental Leadership Institute (KELI), a free, virtual series from Kentucky Resources Council designed to equip local leaders and engaged residents with tools to influence environmental decisions in their communities.In this session, KRC’s former Director and current Of Counsel, Tom FitzGerald breaks down the critical (and often confusing) topic of solar siting. He explains how large-scale solar facilities are approved, why local land use rules matter, and how community members can help shape smart, people-centered development. Watch a recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBey0DRivXYLearn more: https://www.kyrc.orgContact : hello@kyrc.orgOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes a deep breath with Jenna Riemenschneider, Vice-President of Advocacy and Policy at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (https://aafa.org/). In addition to covering the causes of asthma, its connections to air pollution, and what listeners can do to help mitigate it, we take a look at current threats to federal funding to address asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, and the rates are rising in adults as well. As the Congressional budget process moves forward, it is important to understand the impact of the CDC’s National Asthma Control Program (NACP) on our state and the President’s FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Request. The administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” goal of addressing chronic illness and promoting personal responsibility has mentioned asthma. But the President’s budget proposal does not invest in asthma prevention and treatment. In fact, the NACP is at risk of elimination. The program was affected by “Reductions in Force” (RIFs) at the Department of Health and Human Services that occurred on April 1. While positions at the NACP have now been reinstated, the program is not included in the President’s proposed budget and is slated to be eliminated — not because of performance, but because it was assumed duplicative under internal restructuring. But the NACP is not redundant. It is the only federal program solely focused on asthma prevention and surveillance. No other federal initiative plays this role. Congress holds the power of the purse. If lawmakers do not include specific funding for the NACP in the FY26 Labor-HHS appropriations bill, the program could be eliminated—despite its long history of bipartisan support and strong outcomes. Nearly 400,000 Kentucky adults and 47,000 children have asthma. During the 2021–2022 school year, there were 39,213 students diagnosed with asthma, making it the most common chronic health condition in Kentucky schools. The Kentucky Asthma Management Program (KAMP) – funded by NACP – created a school-focused program that showed a 97% increase in improved school nurse knowledge of asthma care changes, medications, and administration. KAMP programs reduced pediatric uncontrolled asthma by 35% and improved asthma outcomes for more than 10,000 children. Kentucky receives just over $500,000 a year from the NACP each year and the funded programs save the state more than $36 million a year in reduced health care costs.Asthma is one of the most common and costly diseases in the U.S., affecting over 28 million Americans, including about 5 million children. Without prevention, costs will rise—especially for emergency care and hospitalizations. The NACP has a proven return on investment. It saves $71 for every $1 spent by preventing unnecessary ER visits and improving disease management. That’s exactly the kind of smart, efficient spending taxpayers expect. Cutting NACP means higher Medicaid and Medicare spending. States will see more ER visits, and higher long-term costs for both public and private insurers. Asthma leads to lost productivity. Asthma is a leading reason for missed school days, which not only affects a student’s academic performance but also causes missed work days for parents and guardians. 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Today’s Solutions to Violence program is the first part of a 2 part series that features two extraordinary Kentucky civil right leaders. Bill Allison, a long-time attorney that has worked cooperatively with the Kentucky’s American Civil Liberty Union and Dr. Cate Fosl, University of Louisville emeritus history professor, former director of U of L’s Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies department, former director of the University of Louisville Anne Braden institute and author of several books including Subversive Southerner: Anne Braden and the Struggle Racial Justice during the Cold War. Both Bill Allison and Cate FOSL were the keynote Speakers at the Lyman T. Johnson Dinner sponsored by the Louisville Democratic Socialist of America and held at Louisville’s 1st Unitarian Church June 28th, 2025. The Lyman T. Johnson dinner was established for the purpose of honoring Bill Allison and raising funds for constructing a new building for the Democratic Socialist of America, Louisville chapter. Today’s Solutions to Violence program will feature Bill Allison. As explained by the American Civil Liberty Union of Kentucky’s executive director Amber Duke, Bill Allison was a cooperative ACLU attorney who began his law career with the Southern Conference Educational Fund (SCEF), an organization closely connected with Carl and Anne Braden. SCEF was a Southern civil rights organization, and so, from the beginning of his career, Allison was involved in civil rights and civil liberties litigation. States Bill Allison “All of the different freedom efforts that we take for granted today came out of the struggle against segregation that had been going on for a long time.”
K.A. Owens interviews actor, writer, activist Michael T. about the first 7 months of the 2nd Trump Administration.
On June 3rd, Dr. Marcia McNutt (President of the National Academy of Sciences) spoke on 'The State of the Science' in the U.S. According to Dr. McNutt 'America can’t be great without great science – which is fundamental to U.S. economic growth, national security, and the prosperity and well-being of all our citizens. In my address, I hope to provide a clear picture of the current trends in the research enterprise, likely outcomes, and ways that the scientific community can respond to this new and challenging environment.' We will present the second half of her talk on our next episode. To hear the entire lecture (with accompanying charts/figures) you can watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MENzD7eVtZA.We also hear from Scott Miller (physics/astronomy professor at Maysville Community and Technical College in Maysville, KY) about what sights we can see in the night sky in the month of July. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Farah Mokhtareizadeh has a degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She also has a Masters and PhD in Feminist Islamic Studies from a Catholic university in Irland. She has traveled and worked in a number of middle East countries as well as Africa. Farah Mokhtareizadeh explains the history, the current government and the culture of Iran. That history, government and culture is vastly different than the explanation given by American mainline news.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, goes growth-busting with Dave Gardner, co-host of the GrowthBusters podcast, which is all about coming to terms with limits to growth (https://growthbusters.org) and producer of the documentary, GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth (http://www.growthbustersmovie.org/). Humankind has outgrown the planet, so we’re exploring ways to recover from growth addition. We’re here to help you come to terms with limits to growth. Whether it’s lifestyle, science or politics, we dig into the more fascinating and hard-hitting aspects of sustainable living. It’s all about ending our culture’s love affair with “more,” which is not making us happier and is killing our planet. No half-hearted greenwashing here; we share the often brutal and sometimes joyful truth! Dave Gardner directed the documentary GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, which Stanford Biologist Paul Ehrlich declared “could be the most important film ever made.” His co-host and daughter, Stephanie Gardner, earned her masters in environmental law and policy, and describes herself as a “sustainable energy nerd.” After 35 years as a professional filmmaker producing a PBS series and films for Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola USA and IBM, Dave Gardner decided to lend his media expertise to preserving and defending Mother Earth. He started researching sustainability to produce the 2011 documentary, GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth. The tagline for that film was, “One man takes on City Hall, Wall Street, presidents and prime ministers, as he questions society’s most fundamental beliefs about prosperity.” The film was honored by over a dozen film festivals around the world and was chosen Best Film in the Population Institute’s 2013 Global Media Awards. His short film, Spaceship Earth Passenger Safety Briefing, was selected for inclusion in the 2015 Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Today, Dave co-hosts the GrowthBusters podcast after co-hosting The Overpopulation Podcast from 2015 to 2021. He also produced the 2015-2017 syndicated radio series and podcast, Conversation Earth. As if that’s not enough, he also ran for U.S. President in 2024 with a “Dave the Planet” platform. As Dave puts it, “we face an ecological overshoot emergency that demands we stop making dead-planet decisions and start down a bright-future pathway." 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
A discussion on gun violence with a concerned trauma surgeon as society wrestles with this difficult issue. Hosted by Paul Hoppe, Cohosts Drs Mike Flynn and Gene Shively interview our special guest, Dr Keith Miller.
In recognition of this month's celebrations honoring the end of legal slavery in the United States, we bring you this week a conversation on "A New Birth of Freedom: Commemorating Juneteenth in Kentucky" led by Dr. Patrick Lewis, of the Filson Historical Society, back on June 18, 2021 - the first year that Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday. Watch recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8e5L7a1pMEDr. Patrick Lewis is now the President of the Filson Historical Society. A Trigg County native, he graduated from Transylvania University and holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Kentucky. He has worked for the National Park Service and the Kentucky Historical Society. Lewis is author of For Slavery and Union: Benjamin Buckner and Kentucky Loyalties in the Civil War (2015).Emancipation in the United States was over 200 years in the making by the time the 13th Amendment officially ended human bondage in 1865. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law in 2021, making Juneteenth a federal holiday. But earlier versions of the holiday have been celebrated in the South since the mid-1860s. Kentucky recognized the holiday in 2005 through a proclamation by the General Assembly. In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln, born in Kentucky in 1809, signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that individuals enslaved in Confederate territories were to be freed. Effective January 1, 1863, the legal status of millions of enslaved individuals in the Southern states changed, but the Proclamation depended heavily on the Union Army for enforcement, with most Southern enslavers ignoring the executive order. Beyond the Confederacy, enslaved people in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri were unaffected by the Emancipation Proclamation. Being a geographic outlier from the Confederacy, Texas was especially slow and inconsistent in enforcing the Proclamation, and many African Americans remained enslaved. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 and declared all persons previously enslaved in Texas to be freed. Supported by more than 2,000 federal troops, General Granger was finally prepared to enforce the emancipation of Texas’s enslaved population. The following year, on the anniversary of the order, free African Americans in Texas organized celebrations to commemorate the occasion, originally calling it “Jubilee Day.” Outside of the South, Maryland and Missouri had both ended slavery within their state boundaries by early 1865. However, it wasn’t until the ratification of the 13th Amendment on December 6, 1865, that slavery was fully abolished in the United States, forcing Kentucky and Delaware to recognize the freedom of their enslaved population. In Texas, joyous events commemorating the end of slavery evolved over the years with one major change: renaming the holiday Juneteenth in the 1890s. Following the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, Juneteenth events emerged on a bigger stage throughout the country. In Louisville in 2020, local organizers, activists, and leaders created a Juneteenth festival to celebrate Black culture and resilience. Two years later in 2022, former Mayor Greg Fischer signed an ordinance that declared Juneteenth a city holiday. In Kentucky, the most widespread regional celebration of Jubilee Day is August 8th, a date originating from Paducah and Western Kentucky’s diaspora. This year, the Filson is helping sponsor and support the August 8th Emancipation Day Celebration at Louisville’s West End Women’s Collaborative, led by Filson Community History Fellow Mariel Gardner on Friday, August 8th, 5pm - 8pm at ELAhouse, 3835 Hale Avenue Louisville, KY 40211. https://www.wewc4art.com/playTruth 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://forwardradio.org
Dr. Ricky Jones, Professor of Pan African Studies at the University of Louisville, author and political analyst, speaks his mind at the Louisville League of Women Voters Annual Meeting, held June 26, 2025, on a number of topics including what he views as race-based hypocrisy, misinformation and interference in academic affairs on the part of Kentucky local and state government.
Council Member Tammy Hawkins was elected to the Louisville Metro Council in 2022 and took office in 2023. She has been a business owner and resident in District 1 for more than fifteen years. In 2025, Councilwoman Hawkins was elected to serve as the Majority Caucus Chair and President Pro-Tem. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee and is a member of the Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments Committee as well as the Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, and Health & Education Committee.Tammy Hawkins started her journey in the district after working ten years in the healthcare industry as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She took a step forward and began her journey to entrepreneurship by opening several businesses. She has always had a passion for serving her community and has done so by organizing community coat drives, Thanksgiving food baskets, turkey give-a-ways, and Christmas Over Parkland. She hopes to pave the way for ultimate change for the greater good of the community.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, tackles the issue of climate anxiety amongst young people, with three experts who have just released a new study about this topic (https://www.sacredheart.edu/news-room/news-listing/poll-reveals-youth-concerned-about-climate-change-social-justice/). Today’s show features professors at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut: Kirk Bartholomew is the Director of the Institute for Sustainability & Social Justice at Sacred Heart (https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/institute-for-sustainability--social-justice/). Kirk has been an active member of the Department of Biology at for the past 24 years, teaching an array of courses, maintaining an active undergraduate research program and leading several curriculum revision projects. Most recently, he took a lead role in facilitating the development of the Institute of Sustainability and Social Justice initiated as part of Sacred Heart’s response to Pope Francis’s 2015 encyclical Laudato Sí that called for an integrated response by all people of good will to act on climate change and the systemic issues driving its acceleration.Marylena Mantas-Kourounis is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs at Sacred Heart University. She studies education policy and politics, focusing on the enactment and implementation of civic education policies. Her current research projects center around youth political participation, civic engagement, and political trust. She is the author of The Politics of Civic Education: Local Reactions to National Initiatives and State Mandates (Lexington Books, 2024).Todd L. Matthews, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart University. He joined the department in summer 2023. Dr. Matthews is a broadly trained social scientist and scholar-practitioner with particular interests in civic engagement and participatory democracy. His research has appeared in numerous book chapters, as well as the journals Organization Development Review, Organization Development Journal, Social Forces, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Review of Religious Research, Religions, Sociological Inquiry, Sociological Spectrum and many others.This groundbreaking nationwide survey reveals deep concern among young Americans about climate change, sustainability and social justice, along with a strong sense of responsibility and a call for institutional leadership, especially from higher education and government. The study surveyed U.S. residents aged 15 to 29 to better understand youth perceptions of climate anxiety, institutional trust and their expectations of government and universities. The findings show a generation emotionally engaged, valuing practical and personal skills to act and expecting higher education to respond. 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Dr. Lynn Pasquerella is, among her many and varied roles within the academic community, President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU), which put out a public statement on April 22, 2025 decrying the "unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education." It was signed by over 600 college and university presidents and chancellors. Her insightful and knowledgeable commentary on current threats to our institutions of higher learning, the historical context and what lies ahead offer listeners a rare, eagle-eye view of the challenges we face in restoring our democracy through the "midwifery" of our educational institutions.
Semaglutide medicines for treating diabetes and obesity (like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro) have recently been observed to make mice more sedentary. Will these drugs have the same effect on humans? And how were semaglutides discovered, and what does that say about public financing of basic research? Finally, Dr. Bruce A. Scott, a Louisville physician and outgoing President of the American Medical Association gave a fiery address to the association on June 6th. What was he angry about? Here is the full video of Dr. Scott's talk to the AMA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIEy5ySMDHE‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Ed Harness the Louisville Kentucky Inspector General, is a graduate of Marquette University School Law. Prior to law school, he was a City of Milwaukee Police Officer. he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Management of Criminal Justice Operations from Concordia University. In 2015, Albuquerque’s Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board selected Ed Harness to be the first Executive Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency. Like his previous role in Albuquerque, he again is tasked here in Louisville with starting an agency to provide oversight of the police department. Mr. Harness is a member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). He is a Certified Practitioner of Oversight (CPO) holder. ED Harness was the 2023 recipient of the NACOLE “Achievement in Oversight Award” and was voted into a three-year term as a Member at Large to the NACOLE Board of Directors.ED Harness is also a member of Association of Inspectors General (AIG). He became a Certified Inspector General in 2023.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to get a chance to catch up with Dr. Luz Huntington-Moskos about environmental health and disaster preparedness in Kentucky. Luz was last on the program in 2021, when the Center was fairly new and today we'll get to hear how things have evolved since then. This program is a follow-up to our May 19th conversation with Luz's colleagues at CIEHS, Cat Aiton & Sarah Jump - Listen at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-cat-aiton-sarah-jump-uofl-center-for-integrative-environmental-health-science-5-19-25In addition to serving on the UofL Sustainability Council, Luz is an Associate Professor of Nursing Education at the University of Louisville and Director of the Community Engagement Core at UofL’s Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences. Learn more at https://louisville.edu/ciehs/cores/cec/cecDr. Huntington-Moskos’ research has focused on the prevention of lung cancer by addressing secondhand smoke and radon exposure in the homes of low-income families with children. Using a life course perspective, she is interested in addressing cancer prevention early in the trajectory of a child’s life through the use of home testing for chronic environmental exposures. Her educational background includes a strong foundation in maternal child health and health disparities. As a recipient of two Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) traineeships, she completed specialized training in child health theory, growth/development and adolescent resiliency.Her PhD dissertation examined the impact of tobacco use behaviors and secondhand smoke exposure on the cardiovascular health of rural adolescents. As a postdoctoral scholar with the Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments (BREATHE) research team at the University of Kentucky, College of Nursing, she assisted in participant recruitment and expanded her knowledge of intervention research and home testing. As a co-investigator, funded by a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) diversity supplement, she examined the influence of having children in the home and the completion of home testing for radon and secondhand smoke. She has experience working with under-resourced communities during her service in the United States Peace Corps, as a registered nurse working in inner city Baltimore and on the Navajo Nation. 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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
This week on Truth to Power, we tackle the issue of hate speech and incivility on the floor of the U.S. Congress. On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Congressman Al Green held a press conference after receiving multiple requests for an interview concerning his cane and his colleague referring to him as “boy” and the LGBTQ+ community as “fairies.” Watch the full press conference and see the incredible diversity assembled in the room that day at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOIyg_uujAAlexander N. "Al" Green (born September 1, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative from Texas's 9th congressional district in southwest Houston since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Green served as the justice of the peace of Harris County, Texas from 1977 to 2004. Throughout his congressional tenure, Green has focused on issues such fair housing, fair hiring practices for the poor and minorities, and abortion rights. Green is a member of the United States House Committee on Financial Services, where he has advocated for stronger banking regulations and corporate accountability. On March 6, 2025, Green was censured for having repeatedly interrupted President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress two days earlier. 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, praises the worms with Sam Baker, Chief Executive Officer of WriggleBrew (https://www.wrigglebrew.com/). Sam runs a sustainable startup funded by the National Science Foundation using earthworms to destroy plastic, and doing some really cool research drawing in agriculture, microbiology, and other fascinating topics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about plastic-eating microbes and the future of Trash to Treasure — Discover how engineered microbes are transforming plastic waste into fertile soil amendments. We also dive into worm castings: nature’s secret weapon for supercharged crops — Learn how earthworms turn scraps into powerful plant-boosting compost; Brewing “Liquid Gold” with an inside look at WriggleBrew’s worm tea production — Go behind the scenes of how they brew shelf-stable worm tea that’s revolutionizing soil health; Mycorrhizae Magic: fungi and worms unite for healthier plants — Explore how beneficial fungi partner with worms to turbocharge root growth; and Zero-Waste Farming — Learn how their system transforms organic waste into high-value soil products, closing the loop on farm sustainability. 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Carla Wallace is co-founder of Louisville’s Fairness campaign. Called by the late, great Anne Braden as one of the best civil rights organizers in Louisville during the 20th century, Carla has been engaged in social justice work since she was a child, joining her father in efforts to end racial segregation in Louisville’s theaters. Her work as an adult has included international human rights, affordable housing and police misconduct. Carla Wallace is a founding member of the national network Showing Up for Racial Justice. She helped establish the Audre Lorde Chair in Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality at the University of Louisville and co-chairs the Community Council of the University’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.Her work has recently been included in a new book, Towards Collective Liberation, by Chris Crass, As well as Subversive Southerner: Anne Braden and the Struggle for Racial Justice in the Cold War South penned by Cate FOSL. In 1992 Carla Wallace, was on the steering committee of the Kentucky Rainbow Coalition, and she endorsed the Committees of Correspondence national conference on Perspectives for Democracy and Socialism in the 90s held at Berkeley California July 17-19, 1992.
Patty and Brian discuss the concept of Generational Consciousness, along with some of their own assumptions and many of its implications.
In the lead up to Juneteenth 2025, on this week's Truth to Power, we bring you a special "Beyond Buzzwords" event with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, addressing the topic of "Racism in a Culture of Niceness: How Well-Intentioned White People Perpetuate Racial Harm." This community conversation was hosted by Metro United Way at noon on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. It was a virtual event with local in-person screenings, like the one you are going to hear today at the University of Louisville's Ekstrom Library, which was presented by UofL's Black Faculty & Staff Association. Beyond Buzzwords (https://metrounitedway.org/beyond-buzzwords/) is a Metro United Way speaker series on diversity, equity, and inclusion. On June 3rd, we were in conversation with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm and White Fragility: Why it's so Hard for White People to Talk about Racism. Dr. DiAngelo is an American author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis and whiteness studies. She formerly served as a tenured professor of multicultural education at Westfield State University and is currently an affiliate associate professor of education at the University of Washington. Learn more about her work at https://www.robindiangelo.com/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
Listen to how three neighbors found out about a backroom plan to convert 25 acres of Joe Creason Public Park into a $65 million private tennis and pickleball complex and how, in a very short space of time, they organized a city-wide protest. Learn how they accomplished a major win for public parks in the face of prior approvals and mayoral backing.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, puts on his life jacket and grabs his paddle for a float down the Ohio River with three people who recently came ashore after 11 days of paddling from Ashland to Louisville: David Wicks, Ella Swigler, and Mary Feldkamp. The Ohio River Way sponsored the Ohio River Way Challenge again this year from May 5-15, 2025 (https://www.ohioriverway.org/ohio-river-way-challenge). This year they added a new focus on citizen science called the Restore lab (https://nkytribune.com/2025/04/ohio-river-way-challenge-returns-may-5-15-annual-300-mile-expedition-to-include-new-floating-lab/)Most paddled in 30 foot canoes, and the Restore lab was on a 50 foot house boat. Tune in to hear as they share stories of their adventures and some of the findings from the data collection on the river, as they attempted to ground truth ORSANCO and USGS data and to collect biodiversity data and photographs on all of the river islands.Learn more at:The Ohio River Way https://www.ohioriverway.org Kentucky Waterways Alliance https://www.kwalliance.orgThe Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) https://www.ohioriverbasinalliance.org/ 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
About the Louisville Family Community Clinic. A non-profit, free clinic that is registered as a Charitable Health Provider in Kentucky. Services are provided by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health professionals in the community. We provide medical assistance to individuals without health insurance. Our medical providers see adults and children with a variety of acute, episodic illnesses. Interpreters are also available for those patients who speak Spanish.Our facility is run on generous donations and grants from private and family foundations, as well as individual contributions.
The White House just defunded HIV-vaccine development and climate change technologies. Then, a recent research article illustrates how a person’s gut microbiome (intestinal bacteria) is shared with family members, friends, and acquaintances. Then, hear about what stars, planets and constellations can be seen in the night sky in June.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
A continued conversation with Marty Snyder on his now published book, "The Pinball Theory of Business and Life." His experiences and knowledge as an attorney, business leader, and principal of Snyder Advisory, LLC show how life is not a "linear path" but instead, as we navigate the "bumpers" in life similar those that exist in a pinball machine, we make changes in our lives as we adapt to opportunities or challenges that life presents to us. This is a fascinating book, and we only get to discuss segments of it as in the last show we did on it when it was still a work in progress. I think listeners will thoroughly enjoy listening to Marty and his insights.
This week we bring you highlights from the last 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 make your year more bird-friendly (with Luke Pearson, Louisville Audubon Society)- How to design a food forest (with Matt Robertson)- How to save seeds & cultivate native plants for future generations (with Jody Dahmer & Mariah Corso, Louisville Seed Bank)- How to grow the most delicious tomatoes (with Terry Gibson, Master Gardener)- How to pickle & ferment your harvest (with Emily Coleman & Amanda Fuller, Urban Agriculture Coalition)- How to travel alone (with Emily Koenig)- How to become a circus performer (with Turner Circus)Find the full schedule at https://www.lfpl.org/how-toThe 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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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 with the world!
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to be in conversation with an old friend and colleague at the University of Louisville, Henry Cunningham, who serves as the Assistant Vice-President for Engaged Scholarship in the Office of Community Engagement (https://louisville.edu/communityengagement/) Dr. Cunningham co-founded and co-directed the University’s International Service Learning Program. He has extensive background in international and community development, having conducted developmental work in several countries. He was assigned to the United Nations where he worked with international leaders focusing on sustainable development in developing countries. Henry currently teaches a community-based learning course, enabling students to engage with the immigrant community. He has published articles and book chapters on community engagement, and he co-edited a book on partnership and collaboration which was published in 2020.Henry is a native of the Central American nation of Belize. We begin the conversation discussing what it is like there, Belize’s history as a young nation, and it’s tremendous ecological and human diversity. Belize has the world’s second longest coral reef after Australia, and Henry shares how it is now being endangered because of contamination flowing down from Florida. It is also a place where the economy and a lot of government policy is driven by Ecotourism and protecting the environment is a national priority.Belize is also a host country for the U.S. Peace Corps, and Henry shares his experience getting to know Peace Corps Volunteers there. He argues that the Peace Corps is the most valuable investment the U.S. makes in international diplomacy. We conclude by discussing Henry’s work with Community Engagement at UofL, which has been recognized nationally. Learn more about how UofL students, faculty, and staff collaborate with community members in mutually beneficial relationships and discover how you can establish or grow partnerships with UofL!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Host K.A. Owens comments on the misplaced criticism of former President Joe Biden and his administration. K.A. Owens also comments on the state of the nation and the world.Recorded Wednesday May 21, 2025, PM.
Patty and Brian discuss some of the ways international travel can improve our thinking.
This week we bring you highlights from the third 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 start seeds at home (with Jeff Masters, UofL Biology)- How to improvise on a musical instrument (with Stephanie Nilles, Louisville Academy of Music)- How to write an op-ed (with author Bonnie Jean Feldkamp)- How to do American folk dance (with Greer Hannan, Louisville Country Line Dancers)- How to garden when you don’t have a yard (container gardening) (with Terry Gibson, Master Gardener)- How to care for fruit trees (with Mateo Barnett, Common Earth Gardens)Find the full schedule at https://www.lfpl.org/how-toTruth 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
At its monthly Democracy in Action forum, held April 21, 2025, the Louisville League of Women Voters hosted a discussion of Louisville's serious housing shortage and what Trump's proposed budget cuts would do to an already underfunded coalition of local affordable housing agencies. The expert panel convened comprised Tony Curtis, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Housing Coalition; Andrew Owen, District 9 Metro Councilman; Rae Martin, Executive Director of the St. John Center; and Elizabeth Strojan, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority. It was moderated by Jeana Dunlap from the Louisville NAACP.
Lisa Markowitz currently teaches Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, People and their Food, Anthropology of Latin America, Globalizing Inequalities, Food Justice, and Contemporary Issues in Anthropology, at the University of Louisville. Markowitz’s research has focused on inequities in regional and global agrifood systems and popular efforts to transform them. These linked themes have informed her writing and scholarly-civic engagement in Andean South America and the upper U.S. South. She has carried out ethnographic field research in Peru and Bolivia, exploring the situation of peasant farmers and ranchers and their use of communal or collective strategies to improve their production systems and economic bargaining power. This experience led to a long-term interest in Andean food and agriculture as well as an engagement with building equitable food systems in the United States Her work has also addressed the roles of Non-governmental organizations as change agents in South America and the United States. Her most recent project concerns the grocery industry. Michael Perlin: Dr. Michael Perlin teaches Biology 330 Genetics & Molecular Biology, Biol 410 Misuse of Biology in Film and Pop Culture, Biol 542/642 Gene Structure and Function, Biol 416 Biotechnology Methods, and Biol 575/675 Evolution of Genes and Genomes. As a biologist Dr. Michael Perlin investigates the evolution of host/pathogen interactions, primarily at the molecular genetics and biochemical levels. The research in Michael Perlin’s lab focuses on the evolution of interactions between pathogens and the hosts on which they cause disease. At present, this work has two main areas of emphasis: fungal/plant interactions and population dynamics of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
There's new information about black holes and 'forever chemicals', so we thought we would reprise two popular stories from our past episodes. Hear Dr. Dirk Grupe (NKU physicist) describe black holes and then listen to 'black hole music' just released by NASA. To look for patterns in the data from space telescopes they 'sonified' it, producing haunting cosmic music. Then, we update you on a recent executive order by Donald Trump regarding 'forever chemicals'. Are these toxic substances in Louisville's tap water? Mary Williams reminds us what 'forever chemicals' are, how they can impact our health, and what we can do to reduce our exposure.Here is the link to NASA's page on black-hole music: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/chandra/nasa-telescopes-tune-into-a-black-hole-prelude-fugue/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, scrubs your aural environment of all toxins with two colleagues from the University of Louisville’s Center for Integrative Environmental Health Science (CIEHS): Cat Aiton, MSW, is the Community Resource Coordinator for the Community Engagement Core of CIEHS, and Sarah Jump is the Communications & Marketing Specialist. Learn more about the Center at https://louisville.edu/ciehsOn the show, we discuss what environmental health is and how we all play a role in either advancing it or detracting from it. We share some practical tips for keeping yourself, your family, and your entire community healthy in the face of a world of dangerous toxins and pollutants. We talk about how the Center is working to reach young people with empowering messages and walking the talk with more sustainable give-aways. You’ll also learn about an upcoming Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences and the importance of Report Back strategies for sharing findings with communities in a language that is meaningful to them.We’ll also tell you all about the upcoming Environmental Health Youth Academy that the Center is organizing this summer (https://events.louisville.edu/event/2025-ciehs-cec-environmental-health-summer-youth-academy). The deadline to apply for this free summer series in June 16th and it is open to all high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. CIEHS will host a two-week Youth Academy focused on environmental health in Louisville, July 14-24! At the end of the academy, participants will receive a certificate and a letter of completion (plus some free sustainable swag), making this a valuable addition to college or job applications. We have limited spots available—only 20 students will be accepted for this exclusive summer program, where you will learn directly from environmental health experts. Applications must be submitted by June 16th! Learn more and apply at https://louisville.edu/ciehs. The schedule for the Youth Academy is as follows:July 14 (In Person with lunch): Introduction to Environmental HealthBanrida Wahlang, PhD, UofL Gastroenterology, Hepatology and NutritionLu Cai, MD, PhD, UofL Pediatrics, Radiation Oncology, and Pharmacology & ToxicologyJuly 15 (Virtual): Air Quality and HealthPetra Haberzettl, PhD, UofL Medicine, Diabetes & Obesity CenterJuly 16 (Virtual): Water & HealthMayukh Banerjee, PhD, UofL Pharmacology & ToxicologyJuly 17 (In Person with lunch): Community-Led ScienceTed Smith, PhD, UofL Medicine and Pharmacology/ToxicologyRachel Neal, PhD, UofL BiologyLuz Huntington-Moskos, PhD, RN, CPN, FAAN, UofL School of Nursing July 21 (Virtual): Energy & HealthSumedha Rao, Mayor’s Office of SustainabilityJuly 22 (Virtual): Mapping the IssuesCharlie Zhang, PhD, UofL Geographic & Environmental Sciences, DJ Biddle, Director and Senior Lecturer, UofL Center for Geographic Information SystemLaura Krauser, UofL’s Geographic Information Sciences Research CoordinatorJuly 23 (Virtual): Communicating SustainabilityBrent Fryrear, UofL Sustainability CouncilJuly 24 (In Person with lunch): Policy Advocacy and StorytellingDr. Tony Arnold, UofL Law, Urban and Public Affairs, Resilience Justice ProjectAngela Story, PhD, UofL Anthropology and Director of Anne Braden InstituteAs 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.orgThe 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 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-toTruth 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
During a trip to S.W. Colorado in April of 2025, I discovered KSUT Public Radio in Ignacio, which operates as a tribal service and also serves anyone living in the Four Corners region, including Durango, Silverton, Cortez, Mancos, Pagosa Springs and parts of New Mexico, Arizona and S.E. Utah. It is an affiliate of NPR, the BBC, American Public Media and Public Radio International. Tami Graham, its Executive Director, sat down with me and explained the essential services KSUT provides, the threat to its existence if federal funding is withdrawn and the impact this would have on people living in its coverage area. Also on the program is an interview with Mac Thompson, founding member of Heartwood Cohousing (not far from Ignacio), established in the year 2000 and about to expand from 24 to 38 households. Listen and learn about cohousing in general and Heartwood Cohousing in particular.
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you a major highlight from the 12th annual How-To Festival at the Main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. Not only was Forward Radio a proud media sponsor of the Festival, providing wall-to-wall live coverage of the entire five-hour event, but at 11am, we hosted our own workshop on "How to Podcast, Broadcast, and Do Citizen Journalism" with Ruth Newman, Bob Cline, and Justin Mog. Today we bring you the full workshop followed by a sampling of some of what was happening mid-day during the Festival. Those interested in getting involved in Forward Radio should get in touch with us at https://www.forwardradio.org/pitchashowThe 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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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 with the world!
Our guest today is Kentucky State Legislator Lisa Willner. Lisa Willner has aPh.D. in Clinical Psychology, and she is a licensed psychologist. She is the past Executive Director of the KY Psychological Association, and she taught in Bellarmine's Psychology Department for 20 years. She is a former member of the Jefferson County Board of Education where she also served as vice-chair. Currently she is serving in her fourth term in the Kentucky House of Representatives, where she represents Kentucky House District 35.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, explores the social side of sustainability by connecting across an entire generation with a young man walking a very similar path 30 years later! Max Julius grew up in the same neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia (Arlington Forest) and is now finishing his sophomore year as an Environmental Studies major at Oberlin College in northeast Ohio, exactly as Justin did 30 years ago! As you’ll get to hear in the program, Max is passionately interested in all things natural and sustainable, as an advocate with the Sunrise Movement. Learn about his fascinating Winter Term experience working on Ohio’s first “earthship” called Blue Rock Station (https://bluerockstation.com/); his passion for birdwatching and invasive plant removal; his lived experience of community resilience at Camp Celo (https://campcelo.com/) after the hurricanes ravaged North Carolina; his love of biking, bike repair, and the non-profit which introduced him to that world, Arlington’s Phoenix Bikes (https://www.phoenixbikes.org/); and his thrill at finding a college where the cooperative spirit still lives strong through Oberlin’s many Co-ops (https://www.osca.coop/)The common thread between all these experiences is the "Social Side of Sustainability." Each of these sustainability topics entered Max’s life as part of a social connection, including his brother, Oberlin’s Keep co-op, his summer camp community, Norther Virginia Bird Alliance, and others!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Dr Jeff Bumpous, Dean of the University of Louisville Medical School in a discussion about UofL Healthcare, it's recent remarkable transformation from private to non-profit , the challenge of coming Medicare and Medicaid funding cuts, AI's future in medicine and several other related issues .
Forward Radio was thrilled to once again partner with the Louisville Free Public Library as the media sponsor of the 12th annual 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!! 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 podcast, broadcast, and do citizen journalism (with Justin Mog, Ruth Newman, Bob Cline - Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP)- 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)- How to start seeds at home (with Jeff Masters, UofL Biology)- How to improvise on a musical instrument (with Stephanie Nilles, Louisville Academy of Music)- How to write an op-ed (with author Bonnie Jean Feldkamp)- How to do American folk dance (with Greer Hannan, Louisville Country Line Dancers)- How to garden when you don’t have a yard (container gardening) (with Terry Gibson, Master Gardener)- How to care for fruit trees (with Mateo Barnett, Common Earth Gardens)- How to design a food forest (with Matt Robertson)- How to save seeds & cultivate native plants for future generations (with Jody Dahmer & Mariah Corso, Louisville Seed Bank)- How to grow the most delicious tomatoes (with Terry Gibson, Master Gardener)- How to pickle & ferment your harvest (with Emily Coleman & Amanda Fuller, Urban Agriculture Coalition)- How to travel alone (with Emily Koenig)- How to become a circus performer (with Turner Circus)Find the full schedule at https://www.lfpl.org/how-to
On April 9, 2025 Theater of War Productions presented its third installment of a new long-form journalism series at WNYC. The acclaimed actors Oscar Isaac (Dune, Ex Machina), Kathryn Erbe (Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Oz), and Bill Camp (The Queen's Gambit, The Night Of), performed “I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer’s Ghost Network, written by Max Blau for ProPublica, to frame a powerful conversation about health insurance, ghost networks, and the challenges many Americans face accessing mental health care when they need it most. More information and a video recording are at https://www.wnyc.org/story/i-dont-want-dieTheater of War Productions presents community-specific, theater-based projects that address pressing public health and social issues. They work with leading film, theater, and television actors to present dramatic readings of seminal plays—from classical Greek tragedies to modern and contemporary works—followed by town hall-style discussions designed to confront social issues by drawing out raw and personal reactions to themes highlighted in the plays.Since its founding in 2009, Theater of War Productions has facilitated events for more than 500,000 people, presenting over 20 tailored programs to serve diverse communities across the globe, reaching over 100 countries.https://theaterofwar.com/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
An interview with Dr. Ken Chilton of Tennessee State University on his research into how large real estate firms and financial corporations, sometimes known as private equity firms, are buying up residential housing in different metro area markets throughout the US. Many of these homes are being resold to upscale buyers or rented out to those of a middle income class. Louisville falls into a category where most are rented due to certain characteristics that make Louisville different from cities such as Nashville or Atlanta. In many cities, large corporations can own a substantial portion of the local housing stock.
On this week's show, we connect "across the Pond" with our friends over at East Leeds Community Radio in Louisville's Sister City of Leeds, England. We'll listen in to two of their monthly "Think Global, Act Local" programs. In April's show, we visit the Killingbeck Community Orchard, talk to Justin Mog at Forward Radio in Louisville, Kentucky and Clarrie has a rant about illegal dumping (or "fly tipping"). In February's program, we join the delegates at the Leeds Community Energy Summit, and attend a Burns Night fund raiser for the Roadblock human powered event PA system.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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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 with the world!
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/Z0i9E3UoBqoAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Plans are underway to build a new 25-acre Kentucky Tennis and Pickleball Center on the grounds of the 62-acre Joe Creason Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Neighbors and environmental activists are concerned that this facility will detract from the natural beauty and walkability of the park, could create traffic problems, generate noise and light pollution, and hurt local wildlife. There is also concern that this large complex could have negative consequences for the 80-acre urban forest that is adjacent to the construction site (the Louisville Nature Center and Beargrass Creek Nature Preserve). Could this sports facility hurt the ability of the Nature Center to fulfill its mission of environmental education, making nature accessible to the public, and conservation of the Preserve? At the end of the show we describe the planets, meteor showers, stars and constellations that can be seen in the night sky in May. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly program that airs on WFMP-LP 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal Public-domain music heard on this episode is 'Balance' by Komiku, available at freemusicarchive.org.
In the modern history of the United States a President has never defied an order of the Supreme Court - Until now. John Coates, professor of law and economics at Harvard University, discusses the consequences of the current administration's failure to adhere to the rule of law.This is the extended-interview version of an episode that aired on 5/6/2025.
The National Day of Action will bring people together locally and nationally from neighborhoods, unions, faith groups, businesses, and all types of civic organizations to join the demand to remove profit from health care. We must focus our collective anger towards corporate health insurers to bring real reform: put National Single Payer on the nation’s agenda!
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a vital community conversation on "The Good, Bad & Ugly," the Kentucky Resources Council's annual Legislative Wrap-Up, featuring Ashley Wilmes and Audrey Ernstberger from KRC. It was held online on Friday, April 25th, 2025. Together, we’ll walk through this year's legislative wins, setbacks, and what it all means for Kentucky’s environment, energy policy, and social justice. This is your chance to hear insights on key bills and learn what comes next. More info at https://www.kyrc.org. Find a PDF version of KRC's analysis of the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly at https://www.kyrc.org/news/general/2025-good-bad-uglyTruth 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
A show about how Hilary Mantel's novels about Thomas Cromwell and their presentations by the BBC in the Wolf Hall series from 2015 and 2025 help to tell the story of the transition from feudalism to capitalism. A nice economic history lesson.
Cate Caperton is currently an attorney who works for the Legal Aid Society in Louisville Kentucky. Cate Caperton works as an equal justice fellow for victims of crime in Louisville’s West end. Her experience demonstrates the struggle experienced by those who do not have access to legal advice. Solutions to Violence airs on Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP Louisville on Mondays at 5 pm, Tuesdays at 8 am, and Wednesdays at 6 am. Get involved, support the station, and listen to our livestream anywhere in the world at https://www.forwardradio.org
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, dives into a world he knows nothing about with Lexy Silverstein, a sustainable fashion advocate, author, and podcast host. Lexy is a recognized expert in sustainable fashion, celebrated for her insightful contributions to the industry as an author, blogger, Instagram influencer, and podcast host. Lexy is a prominent figure whose opinions and ideas have been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue, The Guardian, Spectrum News, Fox DC, KTLA, KABC, and many more. Check her work out at https://eLEXYfy.comAs a passionate advocate for environmental consciousness in fashion, Lexy has transformed her platform to focus on sustainable practices, including thrifting, upcycling, and educating her audience about the ecological impacts of their fashion choices. Her blog, which she started in middle school, has evolved from covering the latest trends to tackling crucial issues within the fashion industry.Lexy is the author of “The Devil Wears Vintage: Thrifting Hacks,” a book that shares her expertise and passion for sustainable fashion. Known as an expert thrifter, Lexy’s skills were put to the test—and proven—when she won the Junebeam "Back to School Thrift Shop Challenge," a fun fact that highlights her talent for finding hidden gems.Her podcast, "eLEXYfy: The Place for Fashion," serves as a hub for discussions with influencers, designers, and advocates about making fashion both trendy and sustainable. In her role as a social media executive for Red Carpet Green Dress and Wolf & Badger, companies that focus on sustainability in fashion, Lexy collaborates with like-minded sustainable brands to promote eco-friendly fashion solutions.Having once been a frequent shopper of fast fashion, Lexy's personal journey toward sustainability adds authenticity to her advocacy. She is dedicated to shifting the industry's focus from superficial, marketable steps to significant, impactful changes that genuinely reduce environmental harm. Through her work, Lexy aims to inspire a broader commitment to sustainable practices, emphasizing that real change is possible when enough people become educated about and invested in solving these critical issues. Lexy recommends consumers read labels and look for the following certifications when shopping for more sustainable clothing, textiles and fabrics: - Global Organic Textile Standard https://global-standard.org/- OEKO-TEX https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/- Fair Trade Certified https://www.fairtradecertified.org/- Bluesign: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bluesign.html- Cradle-to-Cradle Certified: https://c2ccertified.org/the-standardLexy recommends the following options for your old clothes if you cannot find a way to reuse, upcycle, regift, sell, or donate them:- Trashie Take Back Bag: https://shop.trashie.io/products/take-back-bag- Thred Up: https://www.thredup.com/cleanout- Homeboy Threads: https://homeboythreads.com/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
John Yarmuth reflects on his 16 years in the US Congress, working with the likes of Matt Gaetz and Chip Roy, his experiences on January 6th 2021, and the current state of American politics.Election Connection airs on Forward Radio, 106.5 FM, WFMP-LP in Louisville, and streams on forwardradio.org every Tuesday at 6:00 PM and again on Thursday at midnight.Background music for this episode is provided royalty-free by Audio Coffee:Title: Chillout by Audio CoffeeURL: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/58227/Credits: Chillout by Audio Coffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
On this week's show, we bring you a national conversation with Marc Dunkelman, author of the book "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—And How to Bring It Back," that was hosted by the High Speed Rail Alliance on April 4, 2025. Marc J. Dunkelman is a fellow at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and a former fellow at NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management. During more than a decade working in politics, he worked for Democratic members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and as a senior fellow at the Clinton Foundation. The author of The Vanishing Neighbor, Dunkelman’s work has also appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlantic, and Politico. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.America built the world’s greatest rail network, along with a vast electrical grid, interstate highways, abundant housing, the Social Security system, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and more. But today, even while facing pressing challenges that include dilapidated infrastructure and a climate crisis, progress is difficult. In this talk, you’ll hear from Marc Dunkelman, author of the new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—And How to Bring It Back. He argues that both conservatives and progressives have played a role in creating gridlock that stifles progress, and that we can get past it.Learn more about Why Nothing Works at https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marc-j-dunkelman/why-nothing-works/9781541700215/Learn about upcoming webinars hosted by the Alliance: https://www.hsrail.org/events/Become a member of the High Speed Rail Alliance: https://www.hsrail.org/join-us/The High Speed Rail Alliance is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, supported by individual members who want fast, frequent, and affordable trains throughout North America.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
Patty and Brian try to think about some reported thinking we learned about through recent survey data about Climate Change knowledge. Please enjoy!
JP Lyninger is a proud JCPS graduate of Dupont Manual High School, as well as the University of Louisville. J.P. Lyninger has spent much of his time Fighting for a better Louisville at protests against police violence, anti-war rallies, direct actions, and standing in solidarity with workers on picket lines. JP is a long-time activist and organizer. In 2022, he served as campaign manager for Shelby Park resident Robert LeVertis Bell’s campaign for State Representative. Later that year, JP managed Access For All KY’s “No On 2” campaign, working in coalition with other campaigns to successfully defeat Amendment 2’s permanent ban on abortion access in Kentucky.JP Lyninger is an active and engaged member of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. While currently a rank-and-file member of the chapter, he has previously held various leadership offices, including three terms as chapter Co-Chair.JP Lyninger is currently a member of the Louisville Metro Council representing District 6. JP ran for Metro Council because he knows a better world is possible. Louisville needs big changes to reverse economic and racial inequality. Louisville needs leaders ready to fight for the working class against budgets that prioritize tax deals for wealthy real estate developers over public transportation and basic infrastructure. JP is ready to fight with you for District 6, and for the needs of the working class across our city.In 2025, he serves as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Efficiencies of Boards & Commissions, Budget, Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments, and Parks & Sustainability Committees.
On our show this week, a story about the ancient relationship between abrupt climate change and forest fires. Then, a story about how sugar intake in the first 1000 days of life (pregnancy and the first two year) can influence that person’s health 65 years later. And we end with a story about how social media might be influencing American’s attitudes about physicians and scientists.Here are links to the research papers featured this week. Wildfires: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08363-3. Sugar consumption: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adn5421. Trust in physicians: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2821693.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Tyler Allen, co-founder of the urban planning group 8664, discusses the impact of freeways on our cities, the benefits of freeway removal in urban cores, and plans for the future development of Louisville and cities around the US.Election Connection airs on Forward Radio, 106.5 FM, WFMP-LP in Louisville, and streams on forwardradio.org every Tuesday at 6:00 PM and again on Thursday at midnight.Background music for this episode is provided royalty-free by Audio Coffee:Title: Chillout by AudioCoffeeURL: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/58227/Credits: Chillout by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, plants some trees of hope with Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation (https://www.arborday.org/)! We are celebrating our national Arbor Day, coming up on Friday, April 25, 2025 by being in conversation with one of our nation’s biggest tree-huggers! But Dan doesn’t just love trees, he fights every day to protect, expand, and diversify the tree canopy all over the globe.Trees are vital to our communities. They clean our air by absorbing over 48 pounds of carbon dioxide annually while releasing oxygen. Trees filter our water, provide shade, slow storm surge and flooding, and provide habitats for wildlife. Each year, we lose 36 million trees due to age, disease, pests and severe weather. To tackle this issue, the Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with Subaru for the Subaru Loves the Earth initiative. Participating Subaru retailers across the country will give away 100,000 mature and regionally appropriate trees to communities nationwide. This is the largest corporate tree distribution in its history. This initiative supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s mission to plant trees in the communities that need them most, helping to protect the planet for generations to come. Dan Lambe has committed nearly two decades of work to helping solve some of the biggest issues facing people and the planet through trees. Dan was named Arbor Day Foundation CEO in 2022 after 19 years in leadership roles at the organization. He has launched an initiative to accelerate the nonprofit’s impact by planting 500 million trees with a focus in forests and neighborhoods of greatest need. The ambitious goal, set to replicate the number of trees planted in the Foundation’s first 50 years in only five years, has helped spur remarkable growth within the organization and expanded the Foundation’s global reach. Lambe is a trusted thought leader in the sustainable forestry space and he regularly speaks at conferences hosted by the United Nations, Sustainable Brands, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other high-profile industry events where trees and climate intersect.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews activist, playwright, actor, radio host, Michael T. Topics- The Free World has no leader, and, Is President Trump A White Folks problem? Recorded Saturday April 19, 2025, 5PM.
A discourse on horse racing's current state, its competition, and how gambling is currently doing nationally and locally. Comparisons are made between what is happening in Kentucky and Indiana on the gambling scene.
A talk on competing views of economists on whether the slave trade made a difference in Britain's Industrial Revolution of the 18th Century. Some of my own research on this topic is introduced.
On this week's program, we are thrilled to bring you a Student Panel on The Pursuit of Equity in Higher Education that concluded the University of Louisville's 2nd annual Gender, Equity & Climate Justice Conference on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, 10am-5pm, online. This panel features a number of activists from the Student Coalition for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Louisville (https://linktr.ee/UofLCoalition4DEI), which started with a small group of concerned students in 2024. UofL Students had seen Kentucky’s House Bill 9 and Senate Bill 6—both anti-DEI bills—fail that same year, but they also saw just how invested Kentucky and the nation was in stripping higher education of resources, programs, and support services from marginalized students and university campus workers. They got together in informal settings at first, created a structure and constitution, and then got to work building out the Coalition. Now, the Student Coalition for DEI is composed of sixteen-member student organizations and countless individual students who have engaged in various meetings, events, and direct actions. The Student Coalition for DEI at UofL then expanded to other public universities in Kentucky and started the Kentucky Student Coalition for DEI. Student organizers on each campus collaborated to host a statewide “Day of DEI” on Friday, February 28th, which gathered over 1,000 participants across the Commonwealth. While Kentucky’s House Bill 4 is set to become the law of the land by June 30th of this year, the Student Coalition is still committed to preserving equity in higher education, building power at the campus level, and pushing back against measures of overcompliance. Please join us for a riveting panel discussion on how the Student Coalition for DEI has fought for equity in higher education and the future of this struggle under new laws and executive orders. You can read and sign the UofL Coalition Open Letter for DEI at https://actionnetwork.org/forms/uofl-coalition-open-letter-for-dei/This panel is moderated by Savannah Dowell, and features panelists: Bradley Price, Alexandria Underwood, Jaydon Michalczyk, Alexandria Groves, and Olivia Shams. The Student Coalition for DEI at UofL is a collective of student organizers and registered student organizations at the University of Louisville. We work to uphold, protect, and expand existing diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives at our university and stop proposed legislation and policies that harm our marginalized students and campus workers.UofL's second annual Gender, Equity, & Climate Justice Conference took place virtually on April 8, 2025. At this day-long virtual event, attendees learned from campus and community leaders who are committed to challenging and working to dismantle patriarchy, and other systems of oppression. Highlighted throughout were inclusive leadership approaches and key takeaways to advance social justice and climate justice efforts. This Conference provided a space to come together to learn, discuss, challenge, and unite for a more equitable future for all. The conference was organized by UofL's Women's Center, in partnership with UofL's Sustainability Council and many other organizations. Learn more and keep an eye out for posted recordings of all the day's events at https://louisville.edu/womenscenter/signature-programs/gender-equity-climate-justice-conferenceTruth 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://forwardradio.org
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you highlights from our live broadcast on the evening of Saturday, April 5, 2025, when we gathered in community to mark 8 years of broadcasting the voice of the people on Forward Radio at Louisville's newest cooperative, Maybe It's Fate, 1425 Story Ave in Butchertown. Everyone enjoyed a chance to experience this beautiful, multi-functional, member-owned community center and art gallery which was profiled recently on Forward Radio.We celebrated eight years of building community, supporting grassroots organizing, and broadcasting the voice of the people with music, food, door prizes, birthday cake, non-profit partners, and some great speakers including Tony Macaluso, joining us from "across the pond" in our Sister City of Leeds, England and East Leeds Community Radio, as well as immigration lawyer and Kentucky State Representative, Nima Kulkarni from west Louisville's District 40!If you didn't get a chance to support us, we rely on your contributions to stay on air, so please go to https://forwardradio.org and give generously today!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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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.
On April 7, 2025, CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together) held its annual Nehemiah Action Assembly to offer solutions to community problems researched, discussed and agreed upon within their 12,000 + membership (over a year or more of committee work and consensus building), who represent 24 CLOUT member congregations in Louisville. These proposed solutions were then presented on stage to city officials, including Louisville Mayor Greenberg, JCPS Superintendent Dr. Polio, JCPS School Board member Logan Strange, former Deputy Mayor Barbara Sexton Smith, and Metro Council member Shameka Parrish Wright who were all individually asked whether they would follow through on these proposed solutions, to which they all answered YES. This provides a lesson in how organizations (in this case, churches) can collaborate together on local issues and band together into a 1000-strong assembly of members who all came together on April 7, 2025 to advocate for causes they supported and hold folks in positions of power accountable.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, goes for a walk in the woods with Wren Smith, Bernheim Forest's Interpretive Programs Manager since 2000 and founder of Bernheim's volunteer naturalist program. Tune in to catch up with what’s happening out at Bernheim, just south of Louisville and how you can get involved as a volunteer or just a visitor. We discuss the role of the Volunteer Naturalists training program in creating sustainable support for Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature. Wren also shares some of what they’ve learned about creating a culture of care that supports the program and Bernheim’s mission. Check out Bernheim's Earth Month celebrations: https://bernheim.org/earth-month/ Learn about Bernheim's Climate Heroes: https://bernheim.org/climatehero/ Explore upcoming events at Bernheim at https://bernheim.org/events/On Feb. 6, 20225, the C-J published a full page article on her and Bernheim Forest https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2025/02/06/bernheim-forest-volunteer-program-helps-visitors-connect-with-nature/77512440007/ Learn more about Wren at https://bernheim.org/news/pathways-to-purpose-wren-smith-interpretive-programs-manager/ 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.orgThe 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's program is a very special two-parter! We begin with a piece produced by our Forward Radio intern and UofL student, Eli Herold, in conversation with Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, who shares some valuable advice for complex tax returns, especially for Gen-Z tax filers, including advice on cryptocurrencies, investments, sports betting, and side gigs. Mark Steber is responsible for key initiatives at Jackson Hewitt that support overall tax service delivery and quality assurance. Mark also serves as a Jackson Hewitt liaison with the Internal Revenue Service, states and other government authorities. With more than 35 years of tax experience and deep knowledge of the federal and state tax codes, Mark is widely referenced as a national, well-versed expert on consumer income tax issues, especially electronic-tax and tax data-protection issues.The second half of the show is devoted to bringing you some highlights of the great community conversation we had at Forward Radio's 8th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Maybe It's Fate, a cooperative community center and art gallery at 1425 Story Avenue in Butchertown. Listen in as we bring you some of the live conversations we had with community non-profits, our live musician for the evening, Logan Leet, and many others who came out to celebrate with us and help us raise funds to stay on the air! If you couldn't make it out or would like to give us a birthday present, it's never too late to donate! We rely entirely on listener support and you can always chip in at https://www.forwardradio.org/donate 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://forwardradio.org
Patty and Brian discuss the Japanese concept of "sho-shin", the beginner's mind. Join us to learn about connections with critical thinking concepts like Intellectual Humility and Fairmindedness.
Dr. Margaret Collins (1922-1996) was a renowned field biologist who was the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in entomology. Mary Williams reports on this fascinating scientist, who studied termites most of her professional life, but was also active in the early civil rights and women's rights movements. Then, Rob Weber interviews Emmy Wuensch, a pediatric nurse in Louisville, who recently attended the 'Shot@Life Champion Summit' in Washington, D.C. 'Shot@Life' is a non-profit, United Nations campaign that is working to ensure everyone in the world has access to lifesaving vaccines. Then, Scott Miller reports on the planets, stars, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the night sky in April. Finally, science-and-art converge when botanist Dave Robinson, and poet Leslie Moise, carry out a dialog on an enchanting weedy plant that is in bloom right now, the Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia).‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
An informative discussion with Dr. James Sturgeon, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Univerity of Missouri-Kansas City, on his new book Institutional Economics: Theory and Pratice. We talk about how institutional economics, which can be traced to prominent American economists such as Thorstein Veblen, John R. Commons, and John Kenneth Galbraith, is an alternative way of doing economic analysis and problem solving when contrasted with what passes for mainstream economics today.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, gets some healing with three incredible guests from Tip It Forward (https://www.tipitforward.org/), a Louisville nonprofit on a mission to provide equitable, trauma-informed, transformative, integrative health services to under-served individuals, families, and neighborhoods. Tune in to hear Founder Kammaleathahh Livingstone, CEO Walter Murrah III, and COO Laurance Levine describe how Tip It Forward elevates the transformative power of therapeutic touch to support the healing capacity and wellbeing of under-served communities. Utilizing The Plus Bus, Tip It Forward’s mobile wellness clinic, along with a crew of credentialed clinicians, Tip It Forward operates in collaboration with various neighborhoods and local nonprofits to provide dynamic access to a model of care that actively engages individuals in the healing of trauma and the practice of self-care. Clinic offerings include: • 5-NP protocol ear acupressure • massage and bodywork • movement therapy • mindfulness practices • health education • holistic care kits (take-home) Consider supporting their work during their spring giving campaign, and be sure to stop by and see them at the first Waterfront Wednesday on April 23rd, 5-8pm at the Big Four Bridge.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.orgThe 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 the evening of Saturday, April 5, 2025 we gathered in community to mark 8th years of broadcasting the voice of the people at Louisville's newest cooperative, Maybe It's Fate, 1425 Story Ave in Butchertown. Everyone enjoyed a chance to experience this beautiful, multi-functional, member-owned community center and art gallery which was profiled recently on Forward Radio. We celebrated eight years of building community, supporting grassroots organizing, and broadcasting the voice of the people with music, food, door prizes, birthday cake, non-profit partners, and some great speakers including Kentucky State Representative, Nima Kulkarni from west Louisville's District 40! If you didn't get a chance to support us, we rely on your contributions to stay on air, so please go to https://forwardradio.org and give generously today!
On this week's show, we share with you an inspiring conversation featured on the most recent episode of the University of Louisville's Employee Success Podcast, in which the Employee Success Center's director, Brian Buford, sat down with sustainability expert Dr. Justin Mog (Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives at the University of Louisville, and host of Sustainability Now! on Forward Radio) to explore how we can integrate eco-friendly practices into workplace culture. From reducing waste to creating a more energy-efficient office, Justin shares practical strategies that not only benefit the planet but also boost employee engagement and organizational success.Tune in to learn how sustainability can drive innovation, improve workplace morale, and contribute to a thriving, responsible business. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on building a greener, more successful workplace!Check out Justin Mog’s program Sustainability Now! on Forward Radio here: https://www.forwardradio.org/sustainabilitynowLearn more about UofL’s efforts in sustainability and how you can help out here: https://louisville.edu/sustainability/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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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.
On this week's 8th Anniversary Pledge Drive edition of the program, we bring you an insightful community conversation held on March 25, 2025 about “American Foreign Policy: An Assessment” with veteran diplomat, Dr. Richard Haass, and moderator Ambassador Marcie Ries, two Oberlin College alumni from the early 1970s.Dr. Richard Haass is a veteran diplomat, respected scholar of international relations, and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. In this program, he offers his observations about the changing course of American foreign policy and the repercussions for the post-World War II world order. He comments on scenarios and implications of what might come next. Ambassador Marcie Ries served as moderator.Dr. Richard Haass ‘73 served as president of the Council on Foreign Relations for twenty years before retiring in 2023, and is now a senior counselor at Centerview Partners, LLC. From January 2001 to June 2003, Dr. Haass was director of policy planning for the Department of State and a principal advisor to Secretary of State Colin Powell. From 1989 to 1993, he was special assistant to President George H.W. Bush and senior director for Near East and South Asian affairs on the staff of the National Security Council. Previously, he served in the Departments of State (1981–1985) and Defense (1979–1980), and was a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate. A Rhodes Scholar, Dr. Haass holds a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and master’s and doctorate of philosophy degrees from Oxford University. He has also received numerous honorary degrees and was a member of the faculty of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and Hamilton College. Dr. Haass is the author or editor of fourteen books on American foreign policy, one book on management, and one on American democracy. He is as well the author of a weekly newsletter Home & Away published on Substack.Marcie B. Ries ’72 is a retired Ambassador with more than thirty-five years of diplomatic experience in Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East. She is a three-time Chief of Mission, serving as Head of the U.S. Mission in Kosovo (2003-2004), United States Ambassador to Albania (2004-2007) and as United States Ambassador to Bulgaria (2012-2015). She was a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs from 2020-2021, where she co-authored the report “A U.S. Diplomatic Service for the 21st Century.” She was also co-author of Blueprints for a More Modern Diplomatic Service, published by Arizona State University in 2022. She graduated from Oberlin in 1972 and earned a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.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://forwardradio.org
On this special 8th Anniversary Pledge Drive edition of the Access Hour, we bring you a very special community conversation about "Black Cyclists: The Race for Inclusion," featuring author Robert J. Turpin, Director of Honors Program, Faculty Athletic Representative, Professor of History at Lees-McRae College in North Carolina. He was hosted by the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville on February 6, 2025. Watch the full recording and see the slides at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-bYcFc3s5cCycling emerged as a sport in the late 1870s, and from the beginning, Black Americans rode alongside and raced against white competitors. Robert J. Turpin sheds light on the contributions of Black cyclists from the sport’s early days through the cementing of Jim Crow laws during the Progressive Era. As Turpin shows, Black cyclists used the bicycle not only as a vehicle but as a means of social mobility–a mobility that attracted white ire. Prominent Black cyclists like Marshall “Major” Taylor and Kitty Knox fought for equality amidst racist and increasingly pervasive restrictions. But Turpin also tells the stories of lesser-known athletes like Melvin Dove, whose actions spoke volumes about his opposition to the color line, and Hardy Jackson, a skilled racer forced to turn to stunt riding in vaudeville after Taylor became the only non-white permitted to race professionally in the United States.Eye-opening and long overdue, Black Cyclists uses race, technology, and mobility to explore a forgotten chapter in cycling history.Learn more about Rober Turpin at https://www.lmc.edu/directory/employee/turpin-robert.htmThe 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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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.
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; andBear Miles, Green Team Outreach Coordinator for TreesLouisville (https://treeslouisville.org)Learn more about Louisville Metro Urban Forestry at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/urban-forestryWe’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 27thAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Felicia Nu’Man is a highly skilled litigator, who Specializes in Negotiations, litigation, Extemporaneous Speech, Writing, Researching and Oral Communication. As a highly skilled litigator. Felicia Nu’Man has practiced Family Law • Consumer Law • DUI Law • Legal Consulting • Notary • Divorce Law • Criminal Defense Law • Wills Planning Law • Career Development Coaching and Public Speaking. Felicia Nu’Man is currently the Director for the Center of Justice & Policy Initiatives with the Louisville Urban League.
Single Payer Radio | Paul, Hariette & Kay | DOGE Healthcare Cuts | 3-10-25 by Forward Radio
At this Democracy in Action meeting, held monthly by the Louisville League of Women Voters, a distinguished panel of experts discussed the relentless chipping away at the public's right to know, enshrined in both federal and state law, but increasingly ignored at various levels of government, notably the Kentucky General Assembly. Panelists were Deborah Yetter, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, retired Courier-Journal reporter and KY Journalism Hall of Famer; Jess Clark, Investigative Reporter for Louisville Public Media; and Amye Bensenhaver, retired KY Assistant Attorney General and co-founder of Kentucky Open Government Coalition. Dr. Wayne Tuckson host of KET Kentucky Health and colorectal surgeon.
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On this week's show, Brian Barnes is joined live in the Forward Radio studio with special guest, Justin Mog from Sustainability Now!, to share our love of grassroots, independent community radio; and to encourage YOU to donate now to our 8th Anniversary Pledge Drive at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-8th-anniversary-pledge-drive . Tune in to hear Justin try to stump Brian with some quotes from famous people related to critical thinking!
On this week's 8th Anniversary Pledge Drive edition of the program, we bring you an eye-opening community conversation held on March 18th at the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville entitled "Tech-Intentional™ Schools Are the Future. Why it matters, what it looks like, and how it works!" Join us as we hear from a former classroom teacher, Emily Cherkin, aka The Screentime Consultant, who has spent many years working with parents, schools, and families in her quest to build a more tech-intentional world.Brains haven’t changed; technology has. Children haven’t changed; childhood has. In an era when young people’s mental health has prompted a Surgeon General’s warning, the average 8-year-old spends over seven hours per day on screens (outside of school), and schools regularly dole out iPads to kindergartners, how can we prepare children for a future that grows more technological by the day while preserving and protecting the skills and experiences we know children need to thrive? The answer is by reshaping schools using a Tech-intentional™ framework.As part of the Theodore Sedgewick Distinguished Lecture Series, this event was presented by the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute in collaboration with the Filson Historical Society. Watch the talk and see the slides at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaKpwKZ1FAMTruth 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://forwardradio.org
On this special Pledge Drive edition of the Access Hour, we continue our salute to Women's History Month with this incredible discussion of Indigenous Feminisms and Relational Accountability: Pathways to Justice and Coalition-Building! This week, we bring you the University of Louisville's 2025 Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, which was held on Thursday, March 20th at 5:30pm in UofL's Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium. Dr. Shelbi Nahwilet Meissner (Luiseño & Cupeño) is an Indigenous feminist philosopher and an associate professor in the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is the founding director of the Indigenous Futures Lab, a pioneering hub for Indigenous feminist research and evaluation. A proud first-generation descendant of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, Dr. Meissner is of Luiseño (Payómkawichum) and Cupeño (Kupangaxwichem) descent. Dr. Meissner researches, teaches, and consults on topics including Indigenous research and evaluation methods, cultural and language reclamation, Indigenous epistemologies, Indigenous feminist interventions in critical social work, and land-based feminist coalition-building. Her work is deeply rooted in exploring the intersections of Indigenous knowledge systems, care-taking, power, and trauma. Watch full recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHD4LellB5wThe 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 and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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.
GRACIE LEWIS is a journalist and retired employee of the federal government and former Staff Assistant, United States Congress, Subcommittee on Labor Standards. She has spent some 50 years as a “warrior for justice.” Her contributions to many organizations have demonstrated her unwavering dedication to justice, equality and community development. GRACIE LEWIS started her activism in 1971 with the “Free Angela Davis” Defense Movement in Washington, DC. Since then, she has lived by the creed, “If I can help somebody along the way, my living has not been in vain.”
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, Gets On The Bus, with Michael Blackwood & Cara Tobe from LDSA's GET ON THE BUS campaign (https://www.dsalouisville.org/gotb). Tune in to learn about a citizen’s response to the degradation of already insufficient service as Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC) hits a fiscal crisis brought on by decades of under-funding. The solution? Have Metro Government actually fund TARC as we work to get on the ballot a measure to modernize TARC’s funding for the long term by increasing an occupational tax that hasn’t changed since the agency began operations in 1975.Organizations are invited to read the coalition demand letter and sign on at: https://bit.ly/gotb-coalition-demand; Individuals are invited to read the coalition demand letter and sign on at: https://bit.ly/gotb-demandAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
In 2020, a NASA space probe (called OSIRIS-REx) gently touched down on the asteroid Bennu, some 200 million miles away, and collected rocks and gravel. It delivered that sample to NASA scientists on Earth in 2023. On January 29, 2025 two research papers were published describing their analysis of this asteroid material. It appears to contain some of the chemicals found on meteorites that have hit the earth in the past, but there were some surprises, too. Like the presence of salt crystals that indicate there was water on the asteroid sometime in its past. Basic chemical building-blocks of life were also discovered on Bennu, so we discuss the implications of this on theories about how life first evolved here Earth. Here are links to the two papers: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08495-6 and https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-024-02472-9.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 link to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal.Music heard on this episode is the public-domain version of ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra – Fanfare' by Richard Strauss (1896).
Laela Kashan is Louisville-based Director of Regional Advocacy and Engagement for the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and works locally for the Louisville Nonprofit Coalition, as well as parts of Western Kentucky. Her mission is to build grassroots nonprofit coalitions, both locally and regionally, to provide training, resources and support for these groups and to advocate in Frankfort for Kentucky's charitable organizations. At a time when the push federally is to privatize nonprofit and government sectors, as well as withdraw federal funding from any 501(c)3 charitable organizations that are deemed to include DEI language, it behooves us to learn more about how these folks are helping vulnerable humans, animals and habitats.
Host K.A. Owens comments on Elon Musk, DOGE, Ukraine and the future of the free world.Recorded Saturday March 22, 2025, 9PM
On this week's program, we bring you highlights from a public meeting and open house that took place at the Main Public Library on March 18th about the Downtown & NuLu Street Network Plan. Louisville Metro Government is leading a plan to advance quick-term action projects for streets in Downtown and NuLu, intended to promote walkability and safety for pedestrians and to serve as a blueprint for capital improvement projects over the next several years. The public was invited to come be a part of this planning effort by joining this open house and kickoff of the plan activities - featuring a presentation from Jeff Speck from Metro's planning consultant team! So listen in as renowned urban planner and author Jeff Speck shared his insights on reimagining downtown Louisville through the lens of walkability and why fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment is imperative for a flourishing city. The evening kicked off with Joel from Stantech.Jeff Speck is a city planner and author who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, he presided over the Mayors' Institute on City Design and created the Governors' Institute on Community Design. Prior to his federal appointment, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., the principal firm behind the New Urbanism movement. Since 2007, he has led Speck & Associates — now Speck Dempsey —an award-winning urban planning firm serving public and private clients around the world. With Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Mr. Speck is the co-author of Suburban Nation, which the Wall Street Journal calls "the urbanist's bible.” His 2012 book Walkable City was the best selling city planning title of the past decade and has been translated into eight languages. He is also the principal author of The Smart Growth Manual and Walkable City Rules. Jeff Speck has been named a fellow of both the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Congress for New Urbanism. In a recent Planetizen poll, he was voted one of the ten “most influential urbanists of all time.” Mr. Speck was the 2022 recipient of the Seaside Prize, whose former awardees include Jane Jacobs and Christopher Alexander. His TED talks and YouTube videos have been viewed more than six million times.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://forwardradio.org
In celebration of Women's History Month, this week on the Access Hour, we are sharing two book launch events by amazing female historians that were held recently at the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville!First up, we'll take you back to February 25, 2025, when the Filson hosted the book launch for Jessica K. Whitehead's insightful new text, "Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard." Jessica offers remarks on her comprehensive biography of the writer, artist, and sustainability pioneer Harlan Hubbard (1900-1988) and the deep impact Harlan and his wife, Anna, have had on Kentucky’s culture. Whitehead's book delves into Hubbard’s family background, education, and relationships, and into his theories on art, writing, music, and philosophy. Using journals, letters, paintings, manuscripts, and sketches, Whitehead pieces together the distinct phases of Hubbard’s life, providing new insights into his character and legacy. Following the remarks, members of the NouLou Chamber Players, Heather Thomas (violin) and Cecilia Huerta-Lauf (cello), join with pianist Sebastian Chang in the world premiere of composer Daniel Gilliam’s “Piano Trio No. 2: Payne Hollow.” This exciting new piece of music, written by Gilliam in conjunction with the book launch celebrates the Hubbards’ vision of living and working on their own terms. The trio also honors the Harlan and Anna Hubbards’ deep love of classical music performance—showcasing the instruments they once played: piano, cello, and violin. Jessica K. Whitehead, writer and curator of collections at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, is author of "The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects" and a contributor to "The Watercolors of Harlan Hubbard: From the Collection of Bill and Flo Caddell."Daniel Gilliam is a composer from Louisville, KY. He is also the program director, and an announcer, on 90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville. Watch a recording of the evening and see the musical performance and images referenced at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BucL0S6vD94.Following that, we'll hear from another amazing historian, Eliza McGraw, who spoke at the Filson Historical Society on March 6, 2025 about her brand new book, "Astride: Horses, Women, and a Partnership That Shaped America." In the book, Eliza weaves together stories of women who pioneered in worlds such as Thoroughbred breeding, the circus, and horse rescue at a time when American women in general internalized the lessons of horsewomen: take chances, take up more space, and learn to get back on. From tamers to caretakers and performers to teachers, all worked with horses to buck the status quo. Expressing the idea of femininity with athleticism and authority, these trailblazers changed the way America understood women. Richly illustrated with period photographs, Astride demonstrates that even small changes can advance the fight for progress.Eliza McGraw is the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award–winning author of "Here Comes Exterminator! The Longshot Horse, the Great War, and the Making of an American Hero" and a contributing writer for EQUUS magazine. Watch a full recording and see the slides at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1HKDSSs3-4The 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 https:/forwardradio.orgIf 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 https:/forwardradio.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.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to introduce you to Alex Herrin! In October 2024, the Louisville Metro Office of Sustainability welcomed Alex to the team as a new Sustainability Coordinator. Alex's passion for sustainability started while he was growing up around a neighborhood nature preserve in Austin, TX, and grew as he witnessed firsthand the drastic impacts of climate change in the western United States. Previously, he was a sustainability analyst with UPS in Atlanta, GA, and before that, he was an AmeriCorps Fellow with Sacramento County in California, where he conducted the county’s first entirely in-house greenhouse gas inventory. Alex looks forward to making Louisville a more sustainable and resilient city! Learn more about him and the Office of Sustainability at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/meet-teamCheck out the details about the Cool Roof Program at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/cool-roof-incentive-programLearn about Solarize Louisville at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/solarize-louisvilleMake plans to join us at Earth Fest on March 29th 2:00 - 6:00pm at Alberta O. Jones Park at 744 S 23rd St, Louisville, KY 40211. Full details at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/earth-festAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Listen to our continuing coverage of the 'Stand Up For Science' rally held at the state capital in Frankfort, KY on Friday, March 7, 2025. It was hundreds of researchers, students, doctors, teachers and science-supporters there, all expressing concern for 'the state of science'. Hear what they are worried (and angry) about! Check out last week's episode for the first half of our coverage of this rally.Thanks to 'Made For The World Media' (MFTW Media) for permission to broadcast their recording of this rally. Their linktree is at: linktr.ee/mftwmedia, and their YouTube video of the entire rally is at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmbaHG1HblE. Here is the link to the national organization sponsoring this rally: standupforscience2025.org/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadi…ef=page_internal
On this week's program, we share with you “China, Russia, Europe, and the U.S.: New World Disorder?”, a virtual conversation with Professors Marc Blecher (Political Science) and Ron Suny (History) that was hosted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 by the Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C. The fundamental remaking of the post-World War II settlement—American supremacy in the capitalist world, Soviet domination of the state socialist one, and China’s radical rise after a century of crisis—began to unravel five decades ago, a process that is now completing. But, in Slavoj Žižek’s poetic gloss of Antonio Gramsci, “The old world is not yet dead, the new world is not yet born. It is a time of monsters.” Professors Blecher and Suny sketch some of the major tectonic forces at play, both within each pole and also among them on the international chessboard, and explore the implications. Marc Blecher is the James Monroe Professor of Politics and East Asian Studies at Oberlin College. His specialty is Chinese politics, and he also teaches Asian politics and political economy, Marxian theory, and comparative politics. His most recent books are Class and the Communist Party of China, 1921-1978, Class and the Communist Party of China, 1978-2021, Politics as a Science: A Prolegomenon, and The Making of China’s Working Class: A World to Lose. Marc is now the most senior member of the Oberlin faculty, having taught since 1976. He recalls that Ron Suny became his first friend when he arrived on campus and remains his best friend. Marc expresses pride in holding the James Monroe professorship, noting that Monroe was an Oberlin alum, a member of the Oberlin faculty, a member of Congress, and an important abolitionist. When on campus you can visit the historic Monroe home which is located next to the Conservatory. Ronald Grigor Suny is the William H. Sewell Jr. Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of History and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Michigan and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Chicago. His intellectual interests have centered on the non-Russian nationalities of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, particularly those of the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia). Ron taught at Oberlin College from 1968-1981 and is the author of Stalin: Passage to Revolution, “They Can Live in the Desert But Nowhere Else”: A History of the Armenian Genocide, and The Revenge of the Past: Nationalism, Revolution, and the Collapse of the Soviet Union. 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://forwardradio.org
Our guest today is Dr. Donte Hollowell. Dr. Deonte Hollowell is a native of Hopkinsville, Ky., and a graduate of University of Louisville (Pan African Studies) and Temple University (African American Studies). Hollowell’s special area of study is the relationship between African Americans and police. Hollowell is also on the Board of Directors for 2Not1, an organization that supports fathers and families, as well as The West Louisville Math and Science Project. He also works with the Pivot to Peace group, extending resources to victims of violence. Dr. Hollowell also currently serves as the Lead facilitator for the Rites of Passage Brotherhood which introduces young boys to conflict resolution tactics and traditional African method of being. Donte Hollowell is the Program Director of African American Studies and Associate Professor of African American Studies and History at Spalding University.
José Santos (Woss) Moreno is the Friends Committee on National Legislation’s (FCNL) director for justice reform. He leads FCNL’s work on justice reform, election integrity, and policing. He helps to lead the Interfaith Criminal Justice Coalition, an alliance of prominent national religious groups advocating to end mass incarceration. His passion for racial justice led him to help lead a coalition advocating for the human rights of Dominicans of Haitian descent facing statelessness. Before joining the Quaker community he lobbied on public health and appropriations for a large, international law firm. José started his career in public policy working in the United States Senate.. A long with Kristen Archer, and Anika Forrest, Jose’ Moreno co-authored an article titled “Rooted in Restorative Justice, Violence Interrupters Increase the Peace.
As in 31 other cities, there was a 'Stand Up For Science' rally held at the state capital in Frankfort, KY on Friday, March 7, 2025. There were hundreds of researchers, students, doctors, teachers and science-supporters there, all expressing concern for the state of science. Since becoming president, Donald Trump has tried to cut billions of dollars from current research projects, paused communications to the public from federal health and environmental agencies, terminated DEI initiatives, nominated anti-science cabinet members, and withdrew from the 2015 international Paris climate agreement. On today's show you can hear the first three speakers from the Frankfort rally. Other speakers will be featured on our show next week.Thanks to 'Made For The World Media' (MFTW Media) for permission to broadcast their recording of this rally. Their linktree is at: https://linktr.ee/mftwmedia, and their YouTube video of the entire rally is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmbaHG1HblE. Here is the link to the national organization sponsoring this rally: https://standupforscience2025.org/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
An analysis of how pending tariffs and federal budget cuts and layoffs could affect the Louisville area economy in terms of jobs, payroll, business revenues, and local taxes.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, has booked you a ticket to some insightful and uplifting conversation about exploring the rich culture and history of black communities throughout Latin America. Our studio in the Heyburn Building was brightened and warmed by the presence of Kim Haas, creator and host of the program Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas (https://travelswithkimhaas.com/) on PBS. Kim Haas is an international traveler, educator, executive producer, and host. She was hosted here in town from March 2-4 by the University of Louisville, where she spoke on campus for Women History Month and shared her journey documenting the Afro-Latin diaspora and Afro-Latina issues.On today’s show, we discuss the origins of the program and why it is so important to highlight Afro-Latino culture in today’s world; how the show has been received by audiences in the U.S. and Latin America; social justice and representation in media; challenges Afro-Latino communities have faced in preserving and celebrating their heritage; and sustainable development and ethical tourism the supports local communities and environmental conservation. We’ll also get a sneak peek at an upcoming tour to Colombia that Kim is helping organize for the public! See a promo of the tour here: https://bit.ly/Afro-LatinoTravelswithKimHaas-S2PromoAs 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.orgThe 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 program, we share a community conversation about Senate Bill 89 before the Kentucky Legislature. The Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA) organized this SB 89 Town Hall because Senate Bill 89 will remove historical protections of Kentucky’s waterways by redefining what counts as "waters of the Commonwealth" to include only navigable waters. This would remove all protections for groundwater, ephemeral streams and wetlands, and headwaters in Kentucky. Listen in to learn about the impacts of this legislation. Speakers include: Michael Washburn (KWA), Nick Hart (KWA), Audrey Ernstberger (Kentucky Resources Council), Julia Finch (Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter), Lane Boldman (Kentucky Conservation Committee), Chuck Davis (Beaver Creek Hydrology, Lexington), Davie Ransdell (retired coal mining regulator), and Dr. Michael Flinn (Murray State University). Learn more at https://www.kwalliance.org/news/sb-89-impacts-on-the-waters-of-the-commonwealthLast week SB 89 saw some forward movement: the bill was assigned to the House Committee on Natural Resources & Energy. A date for the committee vote has been announced for Thursday, March 6, 2025.To voice your opinion, you can call the Legislative Message Line at 1-800-372-7181 (open 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday) and ask to leave a message for ALL HOUSE MEMBERS in Kentucky; or you can send an email to legislators at https://actionnetwork.org/letters/sb89-the-assault-on-kentuckys-waterways-moves-to-the-house?source=direct_link&fbclid=IwY2xjawIziUNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdGlR1j89ylt-Bgk8WNLW4pjsJe6NDj0zk7WYwDO2slSf6W2gCRB9IAr7Q_aem_K4cRrgoOOYjenG30gNPMJATruth 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://forwardradio.org
Paul Hoppe welcomes Drs Gene Shively and Mike Flynn with special guests Amber, a Medicaid patient, and Dr Barbara Casper. The discussion is on Medicaid and the problems facing it, ranging from the cumbersome process of getting signed up, to finding providers in your area, and adequate funding. Dr Casper will share insights into how physicians deal with these issues in trying to provide the best care possible for their patients.
At the Louisville League of Women Voters monthly Democracy in Action Forum held February 17, 2025 (via webinar), a panel of experts reported on the availability of jobs and levels of unemployment in Kentucky; availability of and access to healthcare across the state; and why affordable housing is in such short supply. Bills being introduced in the 2025 General Assembly session were also discussed. Presenters were Dustin Pugel, Policy Director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, Emily Beauregard, Director of Kentucky Voices for Health, and Adrienne Bush, Executive Director of the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky. Dr. Sheila Schuster, Psychologist and mental health advocate, moderated.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, talks cooperatives with Charley Miller, originator and steward of Maybe It’s Fate, a member-owned community center in Butchertown, located at 1425 Story Avenue. The 1st floor is a curated art gallery open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays 1-5pm, while the 2nd and 3rd floors are for members, with an open space, meeting room, co-working spaces, library, classes, etc. All the members own the property together, and membership rates have been set to foster inclusion - the standard rate is just $19/month, but there is also a pay-what-you-can membership option that makes the space available to all who are willing to abide by the co-op’s principles and rules.Listen in to learn more about what is MaybeItsFate and how got started; why community and connection are so important right now; what makes the MaybeItsFate model so unique; and what the future of MaybeItsFate could look like. There are about 160 members of the cooperative right now and if you’d like to learn more and get involved, go to https://maybeitsfate.comAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Host K.A. Owens shares a message for American allies overseas, discusses a future for fired Federal employees, discusses Europe and the Ukraine and congratulates retiring Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Polio. Recorded Friday February 28, 2025, 3PM.
On this week's show, we bring you Lessons from the Foothills: Berea College and Its Unique Role in America, an address by author Gretchen Dykstra given to the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville on January 28, 2025. In 1859, a mob of sixty-five prominent armed men rode into Berea, Kentucky, and forced the closure of its integrated one-room schoolhouse. Founded by Kentucky-born abolitionist John Gregg Fee, the school was open to anyone, regardless of their race or gender—a notion that horrified white supremacists. The mob evicted thirty-six community members, including Fee's family, but Fee and the others returned to Berea in 1864 and reestablished the institution, still committed to educating Appalachia's most vulnerable populations.In Lessons from the Foothills, Gretchen Dykstra profiles modern Berea College with its rich and beloved history. This book is the first to focus on contemporary Berea and its eight Great Commitments—the principles and practices that provide clear aspirations for the college and its community. Each chapter functions as a deep dive into the history, practice, and significance of one Great Commitment, from providing opportunity for the most marginalized, to the college's high academic standards and its commitment to environmental sustainability. The college has pledged to "provide an educational opportunity for students of all races, primarily from Appalachia, who have great promise and limited economic resources." To achieve this goal, the college eliminated tuition in 1892 and it also provides jobs for students to assist with living expenses.Drawn from interviews with a range of members of the Berea community, including alumni, students, faculty, and staff, Lessons from the Foothills is an engaging portrait of a unique and historic institution and its enduring commitment to nurture and support academic excellence and service.Gretchen Dykstra, author of Echoes from Wuhan: The Past as Prologue and Civic Pioneers: Local Stories from a Changing America, 1895–1915, and coauthor of Pinery Boys: Songs and Songcatching in the Lumberjack Era, has written articles for several publications, including the New York Times and California History. She lives in Haverford, Pennsylvania. This program was sponsored in honor of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, the Thomas D. Clark Foundation, in addition to UPK and Berea College. Watch the full recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEUdVH-bVd0Truth 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://forwardradio.org
To end Black Futures Month on a high note, we're sharing with you today a presentation by Dr. Thomas Wayne Edison from the University of Louisville's Spanish Department about his research as a Fulbright Scholar into the rich history and culture of black Uruguayans. Titled "BLatinX: Uruguay" this Fast Class took a deep dive into Uruguay, a South American nation with a rich cultural heritage that is largely unknown outside the region. During this innovative and experiential presentation Dr. Thomas Wayne Edison, a 2024 Fulbright Scholar, discussed the Black community of Uruguay and how it is represented in the nation's history, poetry, and country's national symbol: Candombe music. This program was presented by the Louisville Free Public Library's MyLibraryU and was free and open to the public.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.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to be in conversation with retired (recovering) engineer and environmental advocate, Barry Zalph. It may come as a surprise that we are in the midst of the United Nations Decade of Ecological Restoration. Barry wonders what might happen if we took that global mandate seriously and began to envision pathways for restoring degraded lands while taking care of the many degraded people in our society, as well?! It all started one day when Barry encountered a tree stump covered with blue oyster mushrooms in his neighborhood. He’ll share that story and the vision it engendered for tackling the interlinked social and ecological crises facing our society. Does nature provide a model for addressing these crises? Learn more about:The United Nations Decade on Ecological Restoration: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/John Todd, ecologist and developer of Living Machines: https://www.toddecological.com/Robin Wall Kimmerer and her book, Braiding Sweetgrass, which is a wonderful introduction to Native perspectives on the relationship between humans and the wider community of life: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Ecosystem Restoration Communities: https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/Get in touch with Barry Zalph at barry8033@att.net. 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Dr. Simon Johnson, an economist at MIT, won a 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on economic and political inequities across the globe. Why are some nations (that were former colonies) doing quite well, while others are struggling with poverty and political repression? Dr. Johnson discusses colonization in the context of resource exploitation, tropical diseases, immigration by Europeans, institutional effectiveness, technology adoption, and repressive government policies. Then, Scott Miller fills us in on what stars, planets and constellations we can see in the night sky in March.To hear the entire Nobel Prize lecture (and see charts and figures) you can watch it here: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2024/johnson/lecture/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Our guest today is George Beebee, the director of the Grand Strategy Program at the Quiency Institute for Responsible Statecraft as well Monica Taft, Michael Kimmage, and Thomas Graham. Today’s Solutions to Violence program features a panel discussion focused on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Patty and Brian discuss some contemporary uses and relevant concerns about generative artificial intelligence in our lives.
Lyndon Pryor began his career as a Student Development Specialist at Texas A&M University, where he worked to assist students in their personal growth and build their professional competencies and leadership skills. Mr. Pryor provided critical leadership, supporting students by creating programs that effectively merge academic and practical experiences. Lyndon Pryor was selected as permanent President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League December 20, 2023. Before Lyndon Pryor became president and CEO of the Louisville Urban League he was Chief Engagement Officer and led projects like “A Path Forward for Louisville.” Mr. Pryor works with community members and engages staff, partners, and government officials to find innovative approaches to serve the community’s needs through programmatic and policy efforts. When he arrived at the League in 2015, Mr. Pryor created and led its community health program, “It starts with me!” and helped build and grow Louisville’s network of community health workers. Since then, he has helped to establish policy positions, internal data systems, and critical infrastructure support for the League’s work.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, in the wake of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9th, your host, Justin Mog, tackles the issue of sports gambling addiction with Dr. Christopher Tuell, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and clinical director of addiction services at UC Health's Lindner Center of HOPE (https://lindnercenterofhope.org/) 4075 Old Western Row Rd. Mason, OH 45040 (1-888-536-HOPE). Sports gambling is one of many socio-cultural forces that drive us toward unsustainable lifestyles, and on today’s program we’ll explore some of the negative impacts, especially here in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley:• Risk of addiction: “Sports betting can become highly addictive due to the thrill of winning and the urge to chase losses, leading to compulsive gambling behaviors,”• Financial losses: “Many bettors underestimate the odds and overextend themselves financially, resulting in significant debt, bankruptcy or long-term financial harm.”• Emotional distress: “Losing bets can lead to anxiety, depression, guilt and frustration, creating a cycle of emotional and mental health struggles.”• Relationship strain: “The financial and emotional toll of sports betting often causes conflicts, secrecy and loss of trust in personal and family relationships.”• Normalization and youth influence: “Widespread advertising and marketing of sports betting normalize gambling and may encourage younger audiences to participate, increasing the risk of long-term gambling problems. Gambling is additionally surfacing in video games for youth.”For help, call the National Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-GAMBLER or the Suicide Prevention Hotline 9-8-8. Ohio sites that have been created to assist with problem gambling (maybe path for KY?) include:Pause Before You Play: https://pausebeforeyouplay.org/Time Out Ohio: https://timeoutohio.com/Change the Game Ohio: https://changethegameohio.org/https://GamblingHelpOhio.orgAs 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.orgThe 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, we bring you final highlights from the 2025 Legislative Summit and Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC) that was held at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on January 26th. Tune in to learn more about energy and environmental issues facing our Commonwealth with two expert speakers. First we'll hear from Liz Natter, former General Counsel for Kentucky's Energy and Environment Cabinet. She'll be bringing us up to speed on recent discussions on nuclear energy. Then we'll hear from Josh Bills, Sr. Energy Analyst for Mountain Association (https://mtassociation.org/). He'll touch on recent developments in energy and how it impacts state advocacy.Watch a full replay and see the slides at https://vimeo.com/1051505067?share=copyFull details are at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2025Helpful Additional Energy Resources:Nuclear: KCC Backgrounder on Nuclear in Kentucky https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dcUpB_1h7-7oG8pbECXcF6wDsoZBuklZ/view?usp=sharingKCC Nuclear Webpage https://kyconservation.org/nuclear-energySolar:Kentucky Conservation Committee Citizen’s Resource Guide on Large-Scale Solar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z2PrCOU2G5StQJ90HSanVPxrPuJYLR0U/view?usp=sharingCleantech Resources: RMI Decarbonizing Data Centers https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcntgcxkDAWhf9zdMlZ0FujymA1vjY5y/view?usp=sharingInside the Cleantech Race https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Dt8MnOqbP2Lz0zrt7n9qkC5VKvyKHrc/view?usp=sharingKCC web pages on Artificial Intelligence https://kyconservation.org/intelligenceData Centers https://kyconservation.org/dataCryptocurrency Mining https://kyconservation.org/cryptocurrencyMusic used by permission in this podcast is by the Kentucky Bluebells and Ben Sollee.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://forwardradio.org
A talk on the classical economic concept of the labor theory of value and what it means for AI. The morality of AI regarding labor and human creation is also discussed.
On this week's show, we bring you more highlights from the Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC) 2025 Legislative Summit and Annual Meeting that was held at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on January 26th. This week's focus is on outdoor recreation and wildlife and you'll hear from:- David Wicks from the Kentucky-Ohio Regional Recreation Authority- Gerry James, Board President of KCC and also Deputy Director of the Sierra Club Outdoors for All program. - Cassondra Cruikshank, an Environmental Biologist with the Kentucky Department of Transportation speaking about their Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program.Full details and links to the resources mentioned are at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2025Watch a full replay at https://vimeo.com/1051505067?share=copyThe 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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was shared by three researchers who used artificial intelligence to predict the three-dimensional shapes of proteins based on their amino acid sequences. In this episode, we hear from one of them, Demis Hassabis, CEO and co-founder of Google DeepMind. His AI program, AlphaFold, curates the 3D-structures of more than 200 million naturally-occurring proteins (https://alphafold.ebi.ac.uk/). This database is available to the public for free! After a brief introduction to the topic, we hear Dr. Hassabis's Nobel lecture on how he got involved in this groundbreaking research, and how he sees AI impacting biology in the future. Here is the link to the full public-domain lecture (with slides and charts): https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2024/hassabis/lecture/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, we bring you to he heart of the woods to join the struggle to protect southern Indiana’s Hoosier National Forest from the extractive economy. Your host, Justin Mog, welcomes back to the program Kari Nolan, an herbalist, educator, and therapist and spokesperson for Save The Hoosier National Forest, and Heartwood (https://heartwood.org); and we also have Heartwood's founder, Andy Mahler, who also co-founded the 40-year old organization Protect Our Woods. In 2025, Kari will be moving back into the forest permanently, after 40 years of living there periodically between travels; and the efforts of this small group have been going on for 40 years, among friends who have lived in the forest even longer, some for many generations. This rich and diverse area, and the people working to protect it, exist in deep connection with the air and water quality of our entire Ohio Valley & beyond, globally.The escalation of some National Forest Service practices, designated as a current "Buffalo Springs Restoration Project,” after nearly 30 years of relative peace in the forest include: commercial logging of old growth timber, unwarranted burn cycles (not native forest cycles in this region) and clear-cutting (often without leaving a mother tree in place, leading to no forest regeneration in clear-cut areas); air quality & watershed destruction is also a huge cascading issue for the Louisville & Southern Indiana regions, from these practices.Basically, the group is asking only for cessation of these few practices, as a change in Forest Service management policies, "letting the forest be, and regenerate itself,” to align with what is needed now, in our present era of climate & forest change. You can donate to support this work at https://heartwood.org/support/donate/Or send checks to:Protect Our WoodsP.O. Box 352 Paoli, Indiana 47454Heartwood encourages listeners to contact MIke Braun, Indiana's new governor, with a message to protect our public lands by stopping the Buffalo Springs project until an inclusive study of potential significant impacts can be completed through an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and a new updated Forest Management plan can be created for the Hoosier National Forest:Mike Braun200 W Washington StIndianapolis IN 46204317.232.4567To send an email, go to http://www.in.gov/gov/ then select "Ask Mike"Governor Braun is aware & listening: https://www.wishtv.com/news/politics/gov-mike-braun-urges-withdrawal-of-buffalo-springs-forest-project/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIUSX1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSsibnCnFuHfk6M3tkcYREB_JVo84ipYn5nKP2Xjp9Ce-eVG9bp8Vk0Ahw_aem_WTT__HSZQ82tyRtAz8wa1wFind updates on this work at:Protect Our Woods Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/209054591368266/Heartwood Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/34815829952For more, listen to this 2022 podcast with Andy: https://greenrootpodcast.podbean.com/e/exposing-the-buffalo-springs-restoration-project-with-andy-mahler-of-protect-our-woods/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Teresa Lee- Site Supervisor/Volunteer Coordinator of The Landing, Farnsley Moremen, a historic antebellum home on the Ohio River in Louisville, KY. She describes the mission vision and purpose, and shares upcoming events. She describes the focus on enslaved people who worked the land that is part of the programming. Recorded Saturday February 8, 2025
Riviera Sun is the author of several social protest novels, The Dandelion Insurrection, Steam Drills, Treadmills, Shooting Stars, and the award-winning Ari Ara Series. She has also authored nine theatrical plays and a book of poetry. In 2020, her novel The Lost Heir was nominated for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Rivera co-hosts Occupy Radio with David Sierra Lupe, and co-founded the nationwide nonviolent study and action group network, the Love-in Action Network and is the founding editor of the prize-winning Nonviolent News. After six years working as a professional playwright. Rivera Sun serves on the board of the Backbone Campaign and the advisory board of World Beyond War.
On this week's show, we bring you the keynote address from the 2025 Legislative Summit and Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC) that was held at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on January 26th. This year's featured guest was Alice Driver, author of “Life and Death of the American Worker.” Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award, the book is an explosive exposé of the toxic labor practices at the largest meatpacking company in America and the immigrant workers who had the courage to fight back.During the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 16 (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24rs/sb16.html), also known as an “Ag-Gag” bill, prohibiting the operation of recording devices at commercial food manufacturing and processing facilities. This kind of legislation favored large-scale farms such as Tyson, who had been in the process of opening a new $355 million production factory in Bowling Green during the 2024 legislative session. Ms. Driver’s work exposes environmental and worker practices at Tyson foods in Arkansas.Watch a full replay and see Alice's powerful photos at http://vimeo.com/1051505067?share=copyFull details are at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2025Truth 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://forwardradio.org
The Louisville League of Women Voters, in collaboration with the Louisville Urban League and the NAACP, hosted an evening with members of the Jefferson County Legislative delegation (including Joshua Watkins, House District 42; Cassie Armstrong, Senate District 19; Julie Raque-Adams, Senate District 36, Nima Kulkarni, House District 40; Karen Berg, Senate District 26; David Yates, Senate District 37; Keturah J. Herron, Senate District 35; Mary Lou Marzian, House District 41; Pam Stevenson, House District 43; and Sarah Stalker, House District 34. It was moderated by Gabrielle Jones, V.P. of Content and Interim CEO at Louisville Public Media and took place at the Louisville Free Public Library on January 27, 2025.
We’re talking holistic health and healing on this week’s Sustainability Now! Your host, Justin Mog, is excited to reconnect with a dear old friend, Emily Kicklighter, who will share her story of radical remission - healing from stage 4 breast cancer without chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery! Her life-changing experience of healing led Emily to become a Health Coach, Speaker, and Writer, founding The Whole Elephant Coaching.Learn more at https://emilykicklighter.org or connect with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570497657706Emily is offering numerous opportunities this year to learn more and build community through Radical Remissions Workshops in the Louisville area:Free Intro to Radical Remission Workshops @ the Louisville public libraries (no registration needed)6-7PM @ The Louisville Free Public Library, includes 1 hr multimodal presentation of Radical Remission Content Iroquois Branch, 601 West Woodlawn Ave, Feb 4th Western Branch, 604 South Tenth St, Feb 6th Main Branch, 301 York St, Feb 12th Jeffersontown Branch, 10635 Watterson Trail, Feb 18th Northeast Branch, 15 Bellevoir Circle, Feb 20th5-Week, Weekly Series Radical Remission Workshop Intensive @ Valaterra Includes: 10 hours of the Radical Remission Multimodal Content presented by Emily (devised by Dr. Kelly Turner, author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope) * 5 hour-long wellness offerings such as accessible yoga, meditation, sound bath, qi gong 5 Farm-to-table dinners with both plant-based and keto optionsThursdays, 4-8pm, March 6-April 3rdWednesdays, 4-8pm, May 7-June 4thThursdays, 4-8pm, Sept 4-Oct 2ndMondays, 4-8pm, December 1-29thRadical Remission Weekend Workshop Intensive @ ValaterraIncludes: 10 hours of the Radical Remission MultimodalContent presented by Emily (devised by Dr. Kelly Turner, author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope) * 3 hour-long wellness offerings such as accessible yoga, meditation, sound bath, qi gong 6 Farm-to-table meals with both plant-based and keto options (dinner Fri & Sat, breakfast and lunch Sat & Sun) Special Presentations from thought-leaders and healers in the cancer community Discounted accommodations under Group Reservation Code: EG4 @ the Holiday Inn Express, La Grange Shuttle from Holiday Inn Express, La Grange to/from ValaterraFriday @ 4pm-Sunday @ 3pmApril 25-27thJune 13-15thAugust 29-31stNovember 7-9thLearn more and register at https://www.emilykicklighter.org/radical-remission-workshops.htmlAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Get caught up with what's before the Kentucky Legislature this session with respect to the environment! On this week's show, we bring you highlights from the first hour of the Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC) 2025 Legislative Summit and Annual Meeting that was held at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on January 26th. You'll hear from:- KCC Director, Lane Boldman, and Board President, Gerry James, offering a welcome and review of the chaos caused by Donald Trump's first week back in the Office of the President;- KCC's Legislative Agents, Randy Strobo, and Lane Boldman offering a review of the Kentucky House and Senate bills reviewed by KCC to date; and- Heather Jeffs from the Advocacy Team for the Kentucky Land Trusts Coalition, presenting on "Making the Case to Fund Conservation in Kentucky."Full details and links to the resources mentioned are at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2025 Watch a full replay at https://vimeo.com/1051505067?share=copyThe 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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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.
An interview with Dr. Wayne Meaux of Simmons College of Kentucky who is the Chair of the Entrepreneurship program there. We talk about the past, present, and future of Louisville's only HBCU and how it is helping educate future leaders and helping with community development throughout Louisville and especially in Western Louisville. Here is the link for Simmons College:https://simmonscollegeky.edu/
A conversation with Dr. John Komlos, Professor Emeritus of the University of Munich, who has edited and contributed to the book, Neoliberal Economic Policy and The Rise of Right-Wing Populism in which I have written a chapter. Dr. Komlos discusses how past economic policies have given rise to working class discontent and the rise of far-right ideas and policies. This book has a message and warning about the future of US democracy. It has recently been published, and for more information on it, here is the publisher's site for the book:https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-74979-7
Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare members, Kay Tillow, Charlie Casper, and Paul Hoppe join their guest, union organizer, Tamara Bell in a discussion about unionized Starbucks workers trying to gain a contract from their employer which would include fair wages and other benefits including affordable and accessible health care.
This week, we bring you a conversation from Jan. 17, 2025 on UofL's Employee Success Podcast with Brian Buford. This conversation with UofL's Dr. Patty Payette (from Forward Radio's Critical Thinking for Everyone) is about the Think Aloud Protocol and Leadership. “Leadership is a conversation.” In this episode, Dr. Patty Payette and Brian Buford discuss experiences with mentorship, connection, and rich guidance in the workplace that can elevate and increase the value of your professional practices. Dr. Payette is an expert in applying critical thinking skills to everyday problems and questions. As a trainer, coach, and scholar, she consults with leaders and educators on the design, implementation, and assessment of their improvement projects and innovations, navigating tough conversations and competing interests across organizations. Dr. Payette's role at the University of Louisville hinges on structured and effective leadership implementation. Her numerous publications focus on critical thinking, skill building, and best practices in promoting change and fostering collaboration at all levels of an organization.Listen to Dr. Payette’s podcast episode with UofL’s Center for Positive Leadership on Mindfulness and Decisiveness at https://positiveleadership.louisville.edu/event-recordings/think-aloud-leadership-mindfulness-podcast-audio-only-patty-payette-karen-newton/ Find the UofL Employee Success Podcast at https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uoflemployeesuccesscenterTruth 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://forwardradio.org
We attended the Women's March (People's March) held in Washington, DC just two days before the Trump inauguration. Hear our report (including recordings) from that march of 20,000 protestors. Also, did you know there is research showing that the US government is an oligarchy (rule by the few)? Who are the big power brokers now, and how are they manipulating us? Finally, Scott Miller reports on what stars, planets, constellations and nebula we can see in the night sky during February. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
This week on Sustainability Now!, we reconnect with a former guest from several years ago, Todd Bluechel, who is now Renewable Energy Sales Specialist with ABC Supply (https://abcsupply.com). Join host Justin Mog as we explore the state of distributed renewable energy in Kentucky and around the country. We’ll especially focus on supply chain issues in the solar industry and common sense connections to the roofing industry.Todd has worked in sustainability for 25 years now, having held positions with Balboa Pacific doing waste to energy (pyrolytic gasification); CollectiveSun doing solar financing exclusively for nonprofits nationwide (churches, schools); OilTech collecting and converting used cooking oil into biofuel; and the largest EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) company in California, where he served as a Senior Commercial Energy Consultant. Now he’s helping the nation’s largest supplier of roofing materials, ABC Supply, develop its solar offerings in the Midwest (covering IN, OH, TN, and KY).Don’t miss this opportunity to get a hopeful, insider’s view into the future of the solar industry in our region!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Allen Brownfield is an attorney who has spent years in Palestine and decades studying the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Patty and Brain interview Dr. Marcis Fennell from the Department of Health & Sport Sciences at the University of Louisville. Dr. Fennell's research illuminates the social and moral aspects of "trash talking" among high-performing athletes. In this fascinating conversation, we learn the roots of "trash talking" (boasts and bragging) with and for your opponent and the surprisingly prosocial ways that this behavior can stimulate connection and competition. We use our critical thinking lenses to look deeply at our own assumptions and experience with trash talking to come to a new appreciation of this concept, thanks to Dr. Fennell.
This week, we bring you the voice of Baha Hilo, Palestinian activist and educator, speaking with the Louisville Ceasefire Coalition at an event organized by the Palestine Justice Network of the Presbyterian Church USA (https://thePJN.org or https://www.facebook.com/pjnpcusa). He spoke on Thursday evening, Jan. 23rd, at the Fairness Campaign Office, on Frankfort Avenue here in Louisville. Baha has traveled to the U.S. from the West Bank to share his personal story about surviving the ongoing Zionist apartheid state in Israel-Palestine. He travels next to Columbus, Indiana for a talk at First Presbyterian on Saturday, Jan. 25th at 1:30pm. On a visit that overlapped with the beginning of the ceasefire in Gaza, MLK day, and Trump's second inauguration, we are reminded that we are making history as we live it. May we all be renewed in our commitments to work for justice, knowing that our hope is in things eternal- not just the success of our own lifetimes. We begin with a short message from Baha Hilo recorded October 25, 2023. It is entitled "Begin The Planning to Expel Apartheid." Go to https://youtube.com/@bahahilo for clickable links that were mentioned.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 http://forwardradio.org
Professor Joshua Douglas. Joshua Douglas teaches and researches election law and voting rights, at the University of Kentucky school of law. He is the author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, and The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights. Professor Douglas explains how the Supreme Court has passed law that allow state legislature to undermine voting rights.
Paul Hoppe and co-hosts Drs. Mike Flynn and Gene Shively discuss the epidemic of gun shootings and killings in the US focusing on school shootings. Our guest, psychiatrist Dr. Steve Lippmann, offers insight to the causes and possible solutions.
Paul Hoppe, along with co-hosts Drs Mike Flynn and Gene Shively and our guest Dr Brian Davis discuss issues affecting immigration along our Mexican border, especially as related to providing healthcare to the immigrants
A group from Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare discuss the recent killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the effect on it's quest for Medicare for All
A discussion of the cons of AI when it comes to possible "deskilling" of labor and harm to education.
On today's show, we listen in on a very timely community conversation hosted on January 14th, 2025 with the Oberlin Club of Washington, DC, focused on the question: "Why is the working-class leaving the Democratic Party?" The conversation featured remarks by Les Leopold, Executive Director of The Labor Institute, and a 1969 graduate of Oberlin College. You can watch the full event and see the slides at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThOll28AuYYIn assessing the 2024 elections, many voters are asking: has the working-class abandoned the Democratic Party? If so, why? What does that tell us about the views of working people and what does that suggest about the Party and its future?There are two major theories to account for the extensive working-class shift to the Republicans since 1996. One argument rooted in social issues is that working-class resentment against women, immigrants, LBGTQ+ communities and other ""woke"" concerns has resulted in an embrace of right-wing candidates whose supporters Hillary Clinton once termed "a basket of deplorables". The other theory is that economic issues like job insecurity, stagnant wages and declining prospects for the future have pushed workers away from the Democrats. What does the data reveal? Les Leopold offers an assessment based on findings in his latest book "Wall Street's War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the Working Class and What to Do About It." Les Leopold co-founded and currently directs The Labor Institute, a non-profit organization that designs research and educational programs on occupational safety and health, the environment and economics for unions, workers centers and community organizations. In addition to "Wall Street's War on Workers," he is the author of "Defiant German, Defiant Jew"; "Runaway Inequality"; "How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour: Why Financial Elites get away with siphoning off America's Wealth"; "The Looting of America: How Wall Street's Game of Fantasy Finance destroyed our Jobs, Pensions and Prosperity, and What We Can Do About It"; and "The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: The Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi." Les graduated from Oberlin with a degree in Government and earned an MPA from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Hear the story of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915), the first indigenous woman to earn a medical degree in the US. Mary Williams reports on this fascinating woman of the Omaha tribe. Then, have you heard that a glass of wine every night is good for your health? But is it true? There is accumulating evidence that any alcohol we drink has a negative effect on our overall health and longevity. Dave Robinson examines the evidence from both sides of this controversial question.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
This week on Sustainability Now!, we continue our miniseries on a just energy transition for all! Your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to be in conversation with Scott Hackel, Vice-President of Research and Innovation at Slipstream. Scott has established a national reputation for technical thought-leadership in high performance building research and technologies. He leads ground-breaking field research in buildings to test the performance of new and emerging technologies and methods. Scott designs and executes studies to determine best practices for installation and operation, measure energy and carbon savings, and establish potential for grid interoperability. Scott also provides technical perspectives to shape design and implementation strategies to boost the savings performance efficiency programs. He also has experience with charrette facilitation, building energy analysis, measurement and verification, energy modeling, life cycle cost analysis, and delivery of LEED Energy and Atmosphere credits. Scott is a licensed engineer and LEED AP. He is involved in a number of industry technical advisory groups, including significant involvement in ASHRAE Technical Committees. Scott attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison, receiving BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a certificate in Energy Analysis and Policy. Slipstream (https://slipstreaminc.org) discovers, tests, and scales climate solutions in buildings and communities that move us faster toward a clean economy for all. The nonprofit organization is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with offices in Chicago and staff across the U.S. Slipstream’s solutions include research, program acceleration, inclusive energy financing, and workforce development through education and training. With 40 years of experience demonstrating "what’s next" in programs and technologies, Slipstream partners with utilities, local and state governments, regulatory agencies and other organizations to inspire new solutions to big energy challenges.Listen to our previous conversation with Scott's colleague at Slipstream, Deb Dynako, Senior Director of Partnership Development: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-deb-dynako-slipstream-partnerships-for-an-equitable-energy-transition-1-6-25Check out a summary of a research project on panel upgrades' value to getting utility energy efficiency programs prepared for a cleaner grid: https://slipstreaminc.org/research/panel-upgrades-electrificationAn (inexhaustive) collection of Slipstreams work on GEBs is at: https://slipstreaminc.org/tags/grid-interactive-efficient-buildingsThe work Scott mentioned in Milwaukee is funded by a DOE award called the Buildings Upgrade Prize. The Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government also has a project funded by this federal initiative: https://slipstreaminc.org/news/doe-buildings-upgrade-prize-milwaukeeLearn more about Scott at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hackel-65b702b/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.orgThe 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!, we continue our theme of ringing in the new year with a focus on healthy soils and healthy food! Your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to be in conversation with two friends from OAK, the Organic Association of Kentucky: Shannon Post is OAK's Farmer Education Coordinator, and one of OAK founders, Larry Brandenburg, owner of Harmony Fields Farm in Shelbyville with his wife, will be part of the organic farmer panel that opens the 14th Annual OAK Conference, January 23-25 at Kentucky State University’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort.Tune in as we discuss the rich history and growth of OAK and organic agriculture across the Commonwealth. You’ll also get a preview of this year’s OAK Conference, where you can join fellow farmers, ag professionals and local food system advocates for three days of engagement around this year’s theme, Grounded in Organics: From Soil to Market. The Conference features 33 Kentucky farmer-speakers; updates on PFAS, the “forever chemicals” in agriculture; an Organic Farmer Panel featuring Larry Brandenburg, Harmony Fields Farm; Daniel Mays, Frith Farm; Keith McKenzie, Knob Hill Farm; Cortney Moses, GoodThymes Organic Farm; Lisa Munniksma, Freelance Writer - Moderator; and this year’s Keynote Speaker, Jesse Buie, who has farmed for over 30 years and is President of Ole Brook Organics, which has been certified organic for over ten years. Currently, his farm in Brookhaven, Mississippi, produces mixed vegetables, melons, ginger and turmeric. He produces a private-label certified organic tea for sale to local groceries and direct to consumers. Scholarships are available. Immerse in farm-based learning on Thursday, January 23, by joining a pre-conference workshop. Don't miss this year's offerings: six half-day workshops on agroforestry, walk-behind tractors, farm profitability, silvopasture, storage crops and an intensive for experienced growers. All workshops include a locally-sourced, farm-to-table lunch.MORNING WORKSHOPS (9:00am - 12:30pm ET)• Agroforestry in Practice: Adding Perennials to the Farmscape - Daniel Mays, Frith Farm; Margaret Shea, Dropseed Native Plant Nursery; Ian Zeglin, Greenacres Foundation; Marissa Arnoldussen, OAK; Jesse Frost, Rough Draft Farmstead (Moderator)• Walk-Behind Tractors A to Z: History, Applications, Use and Maintenance - Joel Dufour, Earth Tools; Maggie Dungan, Salad Days Farm• Dealing with the Squeeze: Finding Profit When All Input Costs are High - Ellen Polishuk, Plant to Profit; Adam Barr, Barr FarmsAFTERNOON WORKSHOPS (1:30 - 5:00pm ET)•. Silvopasture in the Eastern Hardwood Forests - Brett Chedzoy, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County / Angus Glen Farms LLC; Greg Brann, Greg Brann Consulting / Big Spring Farm; Marissa Arnoldussen, OAK (Moderator)• Storage Crop Success: Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes and Winter Squash - Jeff Poppen, Long Hungry Creek Farm• Mini-Mastermind for Experienced Growers - Ellen Polishuk, Plant to Profit; Sarah Geurkink, OAKLearn more about the conference and get registered at:https://www.oak-ky.org/agendahttps://www.oak-ky.org/annual-conferenceOAK's Find a Farm Directory: https://directory.oak-ky.org/Larry's website: https://www.harmonyfieldsfarm.com/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Annelle Sheline is a research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. She previously served as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor’s Office of Near Eastern Affairs (DRL/NEA), before resigning in March 2024 to protest the Biden administration’s unconditional support for Israeli military operations in Gaza. She is a senior non-resident fellow at the Arab Center of Washington DC and a non-resident fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. She holds a PhD in political science from George Washington University. She has written for Foreign Affairs, The Washington Post, The Nation, Foreign Policy, and The New Republic, and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, CBS, and Al Jazeera.
Dr. Lawrence Lessig, Prof. of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, formerly professor at Stanford Law School, former clerk for Justice Antonin Scalia and author of numerous books and articles on democracy and its accelerating decline, spoke with Ruth and occasional co-host James Moore on money's corrupting influence over our democracy and what we as individuals and as a nation can do about it.
To kick off the new year on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled tobe in conversation with Deb Dynako, Senior Director of Partnership Developmentat Slipstream (https://slipstreaminc.org). Slipstream discovers, tests, and scalesclimate solutions in buildings and communities that move us faster toward a cleaneconomy for all. The nonprofit organization is headquartered in Madison,Wisconsin, with offices in Chicago and staff across the U.S.Slipstream’s solutions include research, program acceleration, inclusive energyfinancing, and workforce development through education and training. With 40years of experience demonstrating "what’s next" in programs and technologies,Slipstream partners with utilities, local and state governments, regulatory agenciesand other organizations to inspire new solutions to big energy challenges.Learn more and connect with Deb at https://www.linkedin.com/in/debdynako/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 at12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used bypermission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Vincent Gonzalez-former co-host of "Community Control Now".There are comments on the KY Alliance Against Racist And Political Repression December 31, 2024 New Years Eve Party, the 2024 Protect Our Schools Campaign and evaluations of Jefferson County Public Schools. Recorded Friday January 3, 2025, 10PM.
Dr. Sheila Schuster, Psychologist and Mental Health and Healthcare Advocate, along with Lisa Willner, Ph.D. Mental Health Professional and District 35 Kentucky House Representative both spoke at the Louisville League of Women Voters Democracy in Action Forum on how to advocate effectively to members of the Frankfort KY Legislature for causes that you are passionate about.
Linus Pauling (1901-1994) is the only person to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes. One prize was for his groundbreaking research in biochemistry, and the other for his anti-nuclear war activism. But he made mistakes too; like his ugly support of 'negative eugenics' and his unsubstantiated claims about Vitamin C megadosing. Let's review his career! Then, Scott Miller tells us about the four planets, and the meteor showers, stars, constellations and nebulae we can see in the night sky in January.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode:https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
GRACIE LEWIS is a journalist and retired employee of the federal government and former Staff Assistant, United States Congress, Subcommittee on Labor Standards. She has spent some 50 years as a “warrior for justice.” Her contributions to many organizations have demonstrated her unwavering dedication to justice, equality and community development. GRACIE LEWIS started her activism in 1971 with the “Free Angela Davis” Defense Movement in Washington, DC. Since then she has lived by the creed, “If I can help somebody along the way, my living has not been in vain.”
Dr Tom James joins Drs Mike Flynn and Gene Shively along with Paul Hoppe in a discussion on womens reproductive rights in Kentucky. Kentucky currently has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the United States. As of December 2024, abortion is illegal in Kentucky at all stages of pregnancy, with very limited exceptions.
David Bollier, author, co-author and co-editor of 12 books on new, more earth- and human-aligned paradigms, presents his views of our current economic, political and social systems -- why they are failing us, and how a parallel system of self-growing communities he calls "the Commons" or "the Commonsverse" is popping up in different parts of the world to rekindle a sense of agency, belonging and self governing.
A talk on how the horse replaced the ox as the preferred farm animal and its consequences for economic development in Britain and how it helped the animal mattered in the transition from feudalism to capitalism. Based on my paper "The Horse versus the Ox during Medieval Times.......and Horse Power versus Horsepower Today." This can be accessed at https://ir.library.louisville.edu/faculty/868/ .
Mark Alsip debunks some common myths like the real reason hot water helps clean our hands, and how the majority of the earth's atmospheric Carbon Dioxide is there naturally, and how humans are upsetting it's balance. He also discusses whether daily megadoses of Vitamin C really prevent colds and flu. Then, Dave Robinson discusses a new Texas public school curriculum that integrates the Bible into lesson plans for K-5 students. Next year, millions of children could be required to study, and be tested on, stories from the Book of Genesis and the New Testament. Why are STEM-education activists opposed to these changes?Here is the 'Bad Science Debunked' website of Mark Alsip: https://badscidebunked.wordpress.com/author/markaaronky/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic heard on this episode is 'Dance of the Reed Flutes' from 'The Nutcracker Ballet' by Peter Tchaikovski (1892); public domain.
To wrap up the year on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, puts his overalls on for a conversation with Ben Heimach-Snipes. Ben is a gardener, composter, Prebyterian pastor and much more. He moved to Louisville two years ago and has been working in roofing sales to fund his dream of starting a compost business, similar to what Vermont Compost or Charlie's Compost south of Owensboro (http://charliescompost.com/) does - high value, high quality compost for gardeners or farmers. He'd like to contract with restaurants and other businesses that have pretty consistent waste volumes without herbicides.Join us as we discuss compost as the story of new life and the theology of soil, as Genesis in the bible says, we are made from the "best, richest, darkest, thickest soil.” You’ll also learn about creating safe compost and get introduced to the ideas of Jessie Frost from the NoTill Market Garden podcast (http://Notillgrowers.com), who says over and over again that there is no source of compost in Kentucky that is guaranteed to be free of persistent herbicides and affordable enough to be part of a farmer's budget. Ben’s goal is to one day fill this gap in the perceived market.We also talk about the Soil Food Web School (https://www.soilfoodweb.com/), soil food web based lawn care, and healthy gardening in Kentucky through healthy soils.Get in touch with Ben at Benheimachsnipes@gmail.comAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
To mark the 400th edition of Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to sit down once again with local environmental educator, researcher, and consultant, Carolyn Waters! Gather ‘round the hearth as we catch up with Carolyn and her current pursuits, including: teaching an internship class in Bellarmine University’s Department of Environmental Studies; delivering a workshop on environmental education and natural history interpretation at the Association of Nature Center Administrators summit; publishing an article on exclusionary narratives in the field in the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences (https://rdcu.be/dGOKX); submitting two applications for EPA community change grants with Origin Park in southern Indiana; touring a permaculture-style agave farm in Oaxaca, Mexico; reflecting on past and present experiences in intentional community and how that informs resiliency; experiencing the Givaudan explosion and ongoing aftermath in her Clifton neighborhood; and growing chickens, veggies, and fruit trees at home.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.orgThe 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 program, your host, Justin Mog, nerds out about the power of maps with DJ Biddle (Director) and Laura Krauser (GIS Research Coordinator) from the University of Louisville’s Center for Geographic Information Sciences (GIS). Join us as we discuss: • What GIS is and how it informs sustainability• Related academic programs at UofL: BS or MS in Applied Geography, and a Certificate in Applied Geospatial Technology• Local initiatives like the: • EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) • State of Metro Housing Report (https://louisville.edu/cepm/current-projects/state-of-metropolitan-housing-report) • Air Justice project (https://www.airjusticelou.org) • Cardstorm - UofL's stormwater GIS • Collaboration with Waggener High School Black Student Union's Grub on Wheels project • Wastewater-based epidemiology• Global initiatives like: • An International Service Learning Program in Peru • Laura's dragonfruit farming research in Southeast AsiaLearn more online:UofL Center for GIS: https://www.ulcgis.org Cartocards: https://www.tinyurl.com/cartocards UofL Department of Geographic & Environmental Sciences: https://www.louisville.edu/geogeo 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
You can find Tracy Clark on social media on Instagram @tpclark2000, on FB at Tracy Clark and on her website tracyclarkbooks.com/For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverThis week we have a Remix episode and catch up with Tracy Clark, who we interviewed in Season 8 (episode 161) about her first Harriet Foster novel titled Hide. Her most recent title, number 3 in the series, is called Echo, and it came out Dec 3. We chat with her about this book, as well as the Harriet Foster book she is currently writing. We caught her on a writing day in which Harriet Foster was not cooperating. Then you will hear some of our conversation with Tracy back in 2023 when Harriet Foster first arrived on the scene. Books Mentioned In This Episode1- Hide by Tracy Clark2- Echo by Tracy Clark3- Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys4- Her Name is Knight series by Yasmin Angoe5- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus6-The Ninja's Oath (Lily Wong series) by Tori Eldridge7- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens8- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens9- David Copperfield by Charles Dickens10- American Fever by Dur e Aziz AlmnaAuthors mentioned:1- Sarah Paretsky2- Sue Grafton3- Agatha Christie4- Valerie Wilson Wesley5- Barbara Neely
Kay Tillo is the director of the Nurses Professional Organization. She is also involved in the southern civil rights movement. Kay Tillo worked for decades in the union movement with health care workers and other nurses. Currently Kay Tillo is Chair of Kentuckians for Single Payer HealthCare and Coordinator of Unions for Single Payer.
Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare Members and Guest, Lexington Ky Vice-Mayor Dan Wu discuss the City deciding to relieve 100 million dollars of local resident's medical debt.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Sharon Short at her website, www.sharonshort.com and on Instagram at @sharongshortauthor.This week we have a Remix episode and catch up with Sharon Short, who we initially interviewed about her historical mystery novels which she wrote under the pen name Jess Montgomery. She has a new stand alone mystery suspense out titled Trouble Island that was inspired by a very interesting family story. You will first hear our most recent chat with her just a few weeks ago and then we will replay our original conversation with her back in the Spring of 2022 talking about her Kinship series.Just a note that next week we will have another REMIX episode, this time with award winning mystery writer Tracy Clark whose most recent in the Detective Harriet Foster series came out Dec 3 titled Echo. The Washington Post has just named it one of their top mysteries of 2024. Books Mentioned In this Episode:1- Trouble Island by Jess Montgomery2- The Widows by Jess Montgomery (Kinship series)3- The Echoes by Jess Montgomery (Kinship series)4- Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen Kirby 5- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan6- How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with Alex Otte, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Regional Executive Director and former National President. Alex is a Kentucky resident, who was hit by a boat driven by a drunk driver while sitting on a jet ski when she was 13 years old.Despite sustaining severe injuries — including a traumatic brain injury, broken neck, shattered femurs, and the loss of her right leg below the knee — Alex survived and has dedicated her life to ending drunk driving. Learn Alex's personal story at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN7vEoTkeOEDecember is Impaired Driving Prevention Month - and December is also a month where we see an increase in impaired driving due to the holiday celebrations and increased travel. Tune in as Alex shares some valuable safety tips during this high-risk period. You’ll also learn what MADD is doing to end drunk driving year-round, and how anti-drunk driving technology, required by the bipartisan, federal HALT Act which was passed into law in 2021, will ultimately end drunk driving.Drunk driving is an escalating public health crisis. Drunk driving deaths have increased by 33% since 2019, claiming more than 13,000 lives in 2022 alone — impacting families nationwide. Every 78 seconds, someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash. Anti-drunk driving technology in cars offers a lifeline, yet regulatory delays mean 37 more lives lost each day. MADD believes we can end drunk driving with lifesaving anti-drunk driving technology. The HALT Drunk Driving Act, passed in November 2021, requires a new national safety standard for anti-drunk driving technology in all new cars. The law then requires car manufacturers to integrate the technology in new vehicles. This technology will save more than 10,000 lives per year and prevent hundreds of thousands of injuries, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.The HALT Act directs the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to complete a rulemaking process to determine what technology solution is ultimately chosen. The law directed USDOT to establish regulations for this technology by November 15, 2024. The rulemaking process involves gathering insights from a broad range of stakeholders including auto manufacturers, safety experts, engineers, and the public, ensuring that the solutions developed are both effective and practical. This is similar to the regulatory process that brought us seatbelts, airbags and backup cameras, which are all standard in new vehicles.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is directed to complete a rulemaking process within three years of the November 2021 enactment of the IIJA. Automakers will then have two to three years to implement the new standard. The auto industry has the resources and expertise to make safety advancements like drunk driving prevention a reality, much the same way it has used its R&D prowess for self-driving vehicles, electrification and many safety innovations. 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.orgThe 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 program, we dive into the issue of the health impacts of burning coal with UofL professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences, Dr. Charlie Zhang, who presented at the University of Louisville's monthly Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) Seminar Series back on August 1, 2024. Dr. Zhang's presentation was entitled "Examining Health Impacts of Proximity to Coal Ash Storage Facilities in the United States: A National Geospatial Study." This seminar series is presented by UofL's Center for Integrative Environmental Health Science and the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology and is free and open to the public virtually or in person.You can watch the full presentation and see the slides at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9B_AJ8ClDY Learn more about the full seminar series and find recordings of other talks at https://louisville.edu/ciehs/seminars/2024-2025-ehs-seminarsOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Bridget Moix is the fifth General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). She also leads two other Quaker organizations, affiliated with FCNL: Friends Place on Capitol Hill and FCNL Education Fund. She is a passionate Quaker peace advocate, activist, and mother.Bridget rejoined FCNL as General Secretary in January 2022. Early in her career, she had interned at FCNL. She actually started her career at FCNL 1996. She brings with her 25 years of work on international peace and conflict issues, with a focus on US foreign policy. Prior to joining FCNL, she served as US Executive Director of Peace Direct (2015-2021).As a teacher, she has taught courses in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and Quaker studies at several institutions, including Haverford College, Columbia University, George Washington University, American University, and Eastern Mennonite University.Bridget holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. She focused her dissertation on understanding the motivations of local peacebuilders and how the international community can better support them.She is author of “Choosing Peace: Agency and Action in the Midst of War” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019), and a contributing author to “Building Peace in America” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2020) as well as “The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice” (Josey-Bass; 2006; 2014).
Show Notes: This show contains descriptions of violence, having to do with sexual assault and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Pamela Brown’s Substack post:https://pamelaannbrown.substack.com/p/why-as-a-black-woman-i-will-not-be?r=mvq9h&triedRedirect=trueGisele Pelicot: France: Rape culture on trial in Pelicot case:https://theweek.com/crime/the-pelicot-case-a-horror-exposedPamela Brown of SOS with Pam Brown on Substack wrote the essay I share in late October, 2024. I absorbed it like a sponge and resonated with it as it hits all of the flavor centers of my podcast and way of thinking. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.Gisele Pelicot has done something profound in her fight for justice against those who abused her. She is like a 30-ton weight suspended from the tip of that arc of justice and she is bending it toward justice for all of us. What happened to her could very well have been hidden by the protective norms of France’s justice system. But somehow, she found a way to fight that makes a hideous mockery of normalizing such an act, by anyone, much less by a gang. Sacrifice Zones airs Sundays at 11am, Mondays at 2pm, and Tuesdays at 8am on Forward Radio, WFMP-LP Louisville, 106.5fm and https://forwardradio.org, and is in the public domain.
In this interview, Dr. Cynthia Ganote, Founder and CEO of Ganote Consulting, offers tips on small steps we can all take to bring more kindness and inclusion into our personal and work lives, especially as it relates to the troubled times we are living in.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, gets his hands dirty with Jane Evans & Mateo Barnett, from Common Earth Gardens, a program of Catholic Charities of Louisville (https://cclou.org/common-earth-gardens/). Like Forward Radio, Catholic Charities of Louisville is participating in Giving Tuesday on December 3rd and we hope you’ll consider chipping in to support the good work of non-profits in your community!Common Earth Gardens collaborates within the diverse and multicultural community of Kentucky to increase land access to grow food, develop new farm businesses, and build healthy community networks. We envision the day when people have equitable access to cultivate, own, and enjoy our common earth and to share fresh, healing, and culturally valued food. We seek healing in culturally responsive, linguistically appropriate, and trauma-informed relationships and experiences guided by a model called Healing Encounters. We facilitate community ownership and management of agricultural spaces because we believe people know what is best for themselves and their communities. We celebrate the different ways that people cultivate the earth. We foster an environment where farmers share knowledge from diverse traditions and connect with resources as they adapt to Kentucky’s ecology and local food economy. We advocate for the strengthening of communities through access to greenspaces because we understand their importance for physical, mental, and social wellbeing.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 13 sites.Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/commonearthgardens or https://www.instagram.com/commonearth/. And get in touch with Jane Evans at jevans@archlou.org, Mateo Barnett at mbarnett@archlou.org, or Amelia Baylon at abaylon@archlou.org 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.orgThe 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 Union of Concerned Scientists (https://www.ucsusa.org/) is a non-profit, science-advocacy organization founded at MIT in 1969. Today, we feature a portion of their November 27th interview with Dr. Christopher Williams (political scientist) called 'Science Will Not Be Silent'. Its about how science policy might be affected by the upcoming Trump administration. Following that, Scott Miller tells us how to spot the stars, planets, constellations, and meteor showers we can see in the night sky in the month of December.Thanks to the UCS for permission to rebroadcast parts of their podcast 'This is Science with Jess Phoenix': https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/science-will-not-be-silent‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Sacrifice Zones airs on Sundays at 11am, Mondays at 8am, and Tuesdays at 2pm. This show was a hodge podge, but careful listeners will see a trend or through-line in all of my shows. They are a protest against the weaponization of capitalism launched by the United States of America in its play for empire. I read 2 essays that I feel captured the moment we are in better than anything I could have come up with to say. They are by Australian journalist Caitlin Johnstone, for the first piece and the second essay is from Timothy Snyder. SHOW NOTES:Lockheed Martin 2023 budget:https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-01-23-Lockheed-Martin-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2023-Financial-ResultsHow they vote and where they get their money:https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/118-2024/h458AIPAC money and where it went:https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/13/progressives-aipac-elections-threat-00173709Open Secrets and AIPAC:https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/summary?code=Q05&cycle=All&ind=Q05&recipdetail=HNATO: What you need to know:https://orbooks.com/catalog/nato-what-you-need-to-know/Intercept article on tracking money spent by AIPAC:https://theintercept.com/2024/10/24/aipac-spending-congress-elections-israel/H.R. 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Acthttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/118-2024/h458Caitlin Johnstone: They Lied About Gaza and They Are Lying About Syria:https://open.substack.com/pub/caitlinjohnstone/p/they-lied-about-gaza-and-theyre-lying?publication_id=82124&post_id=152382730&isFreemail=false&r=mvq9h&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjozODQzMTkyNSwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTUyMzgyNzMwLCJpYXQiOjE3MzMwMTg5OTAsImV4cCI6MTczNTYxMDk5MCwiaXNzIjoicHViLTgyMTI0Iiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.bO3HoRIaROY9VOddyNqPDbrA1DkE54gzOcBnepyRKCQTimothy Snyder’s Substack:https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-strongman-fantasy-updated-1124?publication_id=310897&post_id=152202118&isFreemail=true&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjozODQzMTkyNSwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTUyMjAyMTE4LCJpYXQiOjE3MzI2NDMxOTksImV4cCI6MTczNTIzNTE5OSwiaXNzIjoicHViLTMxMDg5NyIsInN1YiI6InBvc3QtcmVhY3Rpb24ifQ.iDO0D6qiqVK9rHJQVXZwgvg7ngXlqr6CRrm1eyiN000&r=mvq9h&triedRedirect=true&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailA little tidbit about AUKUS, Australia and hey, thanks for making it to the show notes end, amore mucho amigas:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/20/2024-18043/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-exemption-for-defense-trade-and-cooperation-amongTHIS TRACK CONTAINS NO MUSIC
This is a REPLAY episode from our Holiday gift buying guide from 2023. We will be back next week with a REMIX episode with former guest Tracy Clark who has a new mystery you won't want to miss.This week we chat with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, from Carmichael’s Bookstore. Each November we let her do the heavy lifting and share books that have come out and might be good choices for your holiday shopping.If you would like to check out Carmichael’s Bookstore Holiday Book Gift Guide, you can find it online at www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/Website- www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFaceBook - Perks of Being a BookLover.To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister2- Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan3- Foster by Claire Keegan4- So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan5- Let us Descend by Jesmyn Ward6- Fraud by Zadie Smith7- Armor of Light by Ken Follett8- Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett9- Julia by Sandra Newman10- 1984 by George Orwell11- Reformatory by Tananarive Due12- Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead13- A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand14- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson15- West Heart Kill by Dann Mcdorman16- The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett17- The Appeal by Janice Hallett18- The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett19- Stalking Shakespeare by Lee Durkee20- They Flew by Carlos Eire21- Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire22- Wild Girls by Tiya Miles23- The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl24- Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl25- Watership Down (graphic novel) by James Sturm and Joe Sutphin26- Watership Down by Richard Adams27- Energy Follows Thought by Willie Nelson28- World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy29- Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros30- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros31- Starling House by Alix E. Harrow32- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree33- Legend & Lattes by Travis Baldree34- World Central Kitchen Cookbook by Jose Andres35- Every Cook, Every Kitchen by Feed Louisville36- Oldest Louisville by Kevin Gibson37- Always Moving Forward by David Jones and Bob Hill38- Back Page by Byron Crawford39- Fathers by Richard Taylor40- From the Heads of the Hollers by Shelby Lee Adams41- Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson42- Lewis Sinclair and the Gentlemen Cowboys by DMS Fick43- Rabbit Heart by Kristine S. Ervin44- My Dark Places by James Ellroy45- Shot in the Heart by Mikal Gilmore46- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett47- The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride48- The Man who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Rescued his Career and Revived our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford49- Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Casey @Caseys_reads12 Months To Live by James Patterson and Mike LupicaMovie and Series Mentioned:- CODA (2021) - Apple +- Bodies (2023) - Netflix
K.A. Owens interviews writer, actor, activist, and radio host Michael Tee about the role of Community Radio in the age of Trump.Recorded Tuesday November 26, 2024, 12 Noon.
Our guest today is Lionel Derenoncourt. Lionel Derenoncourt grew up in Haiti and now lives in Louisville. Lionel Derenoncourt was the keynote speaker at the November 21st Third Thursday Lunch sponsored by the Louisville Fellowship Reconciliation. Lionel Derenoncourt grew up in Haiti watching his parents deliver goods and services to working class people all over Haiti. Lionel Derenoncourt's native language is Haitian Creol and his has a master's degree in International Affairs from the University of Haiti.
Member of Veterans For Peace, John Wilborn, discusses the book "On Shedding an Obsolete Past: Bidding Farewell to the American Century" (by Andrew J. Bacevich, November 2022), in the context of the state of the country and the political parties after the 2024 elections. VFP Radio Hour is a monthly one-hour program hosted by veteran members of Veterans For Peace Chapter 168, Louisville. We present a variety of programs based on issues of war, peace, social justice and veteran issues. Airs on Forward Radio WFMP-LP Louisville 1065.fm and https://forwardradio.org.
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.
Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare members discuss the Affordable Care Act from the beginning.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, talks bourbon (for perhaps the first time on the program!) with Barbara Hurt, Executive Director of Dendrifund (https://www.dendrifund.org) and Sustainability Innovation Leader at Brown-Forman. Dendrifund is a non-profit seed fund created in partnership with the Brown family and Brown-Forman back in 2012 that is cultivating common ground to renew our wood, water, and grain ecosystems. A recent example of that is the white oak initiative (https://whiteoakinitiative.org) and the initiative to bring rye back to Kentucky.We take a deep dive into the opportunities for more sustainable supply chains for one of Kentucky’s most iconic industries and the role of an organization like Dendrifund to convene those interested in activating a true "three legged stool" systems approach to sustainable development. A forester, a farmer, and a distiller might not otherwise cross paths, but they do with the help of Dendrifund! 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
If you would like to check out Carmichael’s Bookstore Holiday Book Gift Guide, you can find it online at www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/Website- www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFaceBook - Perks of Being a BookLover.To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.The delightful Sam Miller, store manager at Carmichael’s Book Store, comes to save the day. She has, as usual, tons of great new reads that are already on shelves and would make perfect gifts this holiday for the book lovers in your life. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante2- The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride3- Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell4- Women's Hotel by Daniel M. Lavery5- The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya6- This is Happiness by Niall Williams7- Time of the Child by Niall Williams8- Jim the Boy by Tony Early9- The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin10- The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff11- The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973 by Clara Bingham12- Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel13- The Elements of Madame Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel14- The Universe in Verse by Maria Popov15- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer16- The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer17- Heartbreak is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Revived Pop Music by Rob Sheffield18- The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel19- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman20- Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway21- William by Mason Coile23- Dangerous Visions by Harlan Ellison24- Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman25- House of Frank by Kay Synclaire26- Pride and Prejudice in Space by Alexis Lampley27- Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten28- From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough29- Cher: The Memoir (Part One) by Cher30- The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates31- Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney32- The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon33-Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories by Ann Byrn34- Kentucky Ya'll: A Celebration of the People and Culture of the Bluegrass by Blair Thomas Hess and Cameron Ludwick 35- The Stackpole Legend by Wendell Berry36- In Praise of Mystery by Ada Limon, illustrated by Peter Sis37- Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid 38- A Five Star Read recommended by fellow Book Lover Perin @mjreadsmagic - Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost by Esme Symes-Smith39- Gather by Kenneth Cadow40- The Horse by Willy Vlautin41- Committed: On Meaning and Madwomen by Suzanne Scanlon42- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery43- The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy MontgomeryMedia mentioned--1- A Real Pain (2024)2- Wicked Little Letters (Netflix, 2023)3- The Lost Daughter (Netflix, 2021)4- The Return (2024)
Do you schedule a "pow wow" before you need to "hold down the fort" and make a plan to 'circle the wagons"? This show recognizes we are in Native American Heritage Month and focuses on problematic use of words and terms that in many cases have their origins in Native American traditions, tropes, or stereotypes. These terms--divorced from their origins-- have been normalized for many of us, but as our discussion in this week's show reveals, these words and terms are far from neutral and we have an opportunity to learn about them and decolonize our vocabulary.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.November is Native American Heritage month so in this episode, we’re sharing some books written by Native American authors. There are so many great texts to choose from if you’re interested in broadening your reading. We bring your memoirs, poetry, Pulitzer Prize winners, and more. When we do these thematic episodes, we enjoy hearing from listeners who have their own recommendations within that theme so be sure to shoot us a message or comment on any of our socials. Books Mentioned In this Episode:1- A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes2- Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes3- Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist by Jasmin Graham4- A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars by Hakeem Oluseyi5- A Book Recommended by Fellow Booklover Vero Garcia @booksandcoffeemx - All This and More by Peng Shepherd6- Th Blessing Way and all books in the Leaphorn & Chee series by Tony Hillerman7- Bad Indians: A Memoir by Deborah Miranda8- Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival by Velma Wallis9- House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday10-Buffalo Dreamer by Violet Duncan11- An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo12- Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII by Chester Nez 13- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand14- The Fertile Earth and the Ordered Cosmos: Reflections on the Newark Earthworks and World Heritage edited by M. Elizabeth Weiser, Timothy RW Jordan, and Richard D. Shiels15- Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers 16- The Game of Silence by Louise Erdrich (Birchbark House series #2)17- The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich18- Shutter by Ramona Emerson19- Exposure by Ramona Emerson20- Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle21- The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley22- There, There by Tommy Orange23- The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline24- The Invocations by Krystal SutherlandMedia mentioned--1- Reservation Dogs (Hulu, 2021-2023)2- Dark Winds (AMC and Neflix, 2022 - present)
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, takes a hike with Terrell Holder, Vice-Chair of the Greater Louisville Sierra Club and Chair of the Kentucky Chapter. Terrell is part of a group that will be lobbying the mayor to appoint a sustainable development expert to the board of the nascent Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA). As it stands, the LEDA board has no one of that description. Basically it’s a big “Business As Usual” group. Terrrell briefs us on his meeting this past Thursday with Pat Malloy, Interim CEO of LEDA.We also have a robust discussion of how sustainable development is different from the common understanding of sustainability. And we share the good news that Louisville Metro Government, through its Office of Sustainability, has just published a Request For Proposals to assist in the development of a Louisville Green Bank. This important effort will better position Metro to meet its established goals of 100% clean energy and net zero greenhouse gas emissions community-wide by 2040, advance equity and environmental justice, mobilize private capital towards environmental goals, and receive and distribute funding through the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. There will be a Q&A session on Thursday, November 21st at 11am online, with proposals due December 11. Learn more at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/louisville-green-bankTune in and you’ll also hear about Sierra Club’s recent Annual Gathering and the upcoming Greater Louisville Sierra Club November Program on Bernheim Forest: Strategies for Conservation in the 21st Century. Join us on Tuesday, Nov 19th, 7:00 PM, join online or in-person at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.Learn more and get involved at https://sierraclub.org/kentucky or https://facebook.com/LouisvilleSierraClub 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A conversation with Dr. RonSonlyn Clark, President of the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling, on Kentucky's sports gambling problems and the lack of resources to address them. It has only been since 2023 that Kentucky has had tax revenues going toward addressing problem gambling although horse racing gambling has been legal since the 1930s; the Kentucky Lottery has been legal since 1989; and Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines have been around in the state since around 2012. A fascinating and eye-opening discussion!
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, shares with you a major highlight from the recent annual conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, held in Anaheim, California from October 27-29, 2024. The keynote speaker on October 28th was Shaun Harper, one of America’s most highly respected diversity, equity, and inclusion experts. He is a Provost Professor at the University of Southern California in the Rossier School of Education, Price School of Public Policy, and Marshall School of Business. He is also the Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, as well as founder and executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center (https://race.usc.edu/). Dr. Harper has published 12 books and over 100 academic papers. He also writes for the public press, with more than 125 articles published in the Washington Post, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, and other newspapers and magazines. The recipient of dozens of top awards in his fields and four honorary degrees, Professor Harper served as the 2020-21 president of the American Educational Research Association and the 2016-17 president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. in 2021, Shaun was inducted into the National Academy of Education. Learn more at https://www.aashe.org/conference/speaker/shaun-harper/ 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A discussion with Dr. Jon Wisman of the Economics Department at American University on his paper "The Urgent Need to Delegitimate Laissez-Faire Ideology" ( https://ideas.repec.org/p/amu/wpaper/2024-02.html ). See also his book, The Origins and Dynamics of Inequality: Sex, Politics, and Ideology.
Host Ruth Newman and her guest, Melissa Morgenson, discuss the aftermath of the 2024 Presidential election and what a Trump win portends for the future of our democracy, our economy and our planet. Also discussed were possible approaches to take for processing and dealing with this outcome that can help shore up our floundering democracy and democratic institutions.
On The Edge With K.A. Owens, Guest: Elena Kamenetzky, Teacher of Japanese, Eastern High by Forward Radio
SHOW NOTES:2024 saw record anti-trans legislation, with over 660 bills, that curtail the rights of trans people, 45 of them have passed and over 120 are still active. Like the interstate highway system, real estate covenants, and color laws of the past; like book banning, anti-DEI initiatives, and unfair and restrictive voting laws of the present day, our courts are legislating hate against transgendered people. The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equalityhttps://translash.org/projects/the-anti-trans-hate-machine/Anti-trans Bills Trackerhttps://translegislation.com/Good weekly newsletters, Artwork-to-Prisoner connections. PenPal connections:https://solitarywatch.org/Amazing group, Edee was on the Board, and a lot of Edee’s art can be found:https://www.abocomix.com/Great links to learning tools, webinars on everything:https://cldc.org/Roger Stone renews his Catholic roots?https://cforc.com/2024/04/roger-stone-and-the-catholic-vote-catholic-prayer-for-trump-mar-a-lago/
On this week's program, we bring you some more highlights from the 2024 Environmental Justice Conference hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) on Saturday, Oct. 19th, 9am - 3pm, at the University Club at the University of Louisville and online. Funding for this free public conference was provided by the Environmental Protection Agency RATHA Grant and the Louisville and Kentucky Branch of the NAACP.The Theme of this 8th Annual Conference was “Environmental Health: Knowledge Is Power.” Participants enjoyed a day of information with opportunities to ask questions concerning the three-year Rubbertown Air Toxics and Health Assessment (RATHA) research grant funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), learned about other topics of environmental interest, and participated in an Environmental Roundtable. The research partners for the RATHA grant include the West Jefferson County Community Task Force in collaboration with the Air Pollution Control District, the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute of UofL, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, and the Park DuValle Community Health Center. EJ Groups, Concerned Citizens, and Residents of West Louisville neighborhoods and areas near Rubbertown are encouraged to work together to address air toxics and their impact on our health.This week, we hear from two of the day's speakers:- Ann Hagan-Grigsby, retired CEO of Park DuValle Community Health Center- Keynote Speaker: "Barriers to Participation of At-Risk Groups in Clinical Research & Solutions: How Do We Address This?" Dr. LaCreis Renee Kidd, PhD, MPH, UofL Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Medicine. Endowed Chair in Cancer Health Disparities & Research Training. Assistant Dean of Research Diversity. Co-Director of Community Engagement Outreach of NIH P20 funded IDEA Clinical and Translational Research Grant. UofL Site Director for the Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program. Multiple PI for NIH funded UofL R25 Cancer Education ProgramCommunity participation is critical to this three-year research project's success. We need to hear your voices about environmental concerns. Stay Engaged and Informed! We hope that you will join us at future WJCCTF environmental events. Learn more and find the full recording at https://facebook.com/wjcctf. Learn more about Louisville's health disparities at https://LouHealthData.comOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
A crisis looms for Rural Hospitals. Paul Hoppe, Drs Mike Flynn, Gene Shively, and Don Henderson discuss the problems faced and what could be done.
More than two-thirds of Americans say they are stressed about this year's Presidential election, and those anxious feelings could persist through Inauguration Day, and beyond. Many people even think the country could devolve into a civil war. This week we discuss research by psychologists on election stress and how to deal with it. At the end of the show, Scott Miller discusses what planets, meteor showers, and stars we can see in the night sky in November.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Single Payer Radio airs on Forward Radio, 106.5 FM, WFMP-LP Louisville, and on our website, forwardradio.org, every Monday at 2pm and repeats on Tuesday at 7am and Wednesday at 11 am.
Our guest today is the playwright and author Don Smith. Don Ray Smith is a Published humorist, writer and storyteller. Don Ray Smith is the author of the theatrical production Growing Up White on Wilson Ave. He Has converted some of his best short-humor pieces to 5-15-minute performance pieces. Some accompanied by bongos. Don Ray smith has composed humor, features and profiles for many regional publications, including the Louisville Courier-Journal, Louisville Magazine, Kentucky Living Magazine, African American Journal, The Lane Report, LEO, The Cincinnati Enquirer and Louisville Business First newspaper. Don Ray is a member of the Kentucky Storytelling Association and composer of the novel Racebook, or How He Found His Nubian Princess.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week our topic is philosophical. No, we’re not discussing those dull philosophy textbooks, but rather novels or nonfiction that ask big questions, such as “Who am I?” and “What is happiness?” and “Do we have free will?”. We will give you 10 books that will get you thinking with your big brains.Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Carrie by Stephen King2- A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes3- Faith, Hope, and Carnage by Nick Cave and Sean O’Hagan4- Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle5- A Book Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Larissa @laralucretia - The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne6- Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street by Herman Melville7- Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner8- Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with Kids by Scott Hershovitz9- Lotería by Karla Arenas Valenti10- The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 11- How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Any Moral Question by Michael Schur12- The Naked Neanderthal by Ludovic Slimak13- If Cats Disappeared From the World by Genki Kawamura14- The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry15- If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity by Justin Gregg16- Walking Shadows by Faye Kellerman Media mentioned—1- Trap (2024, Max)2- Carrie (2013, Tubi)3- Carrie (1976)4- Penny Dreadful (2014-2016 Pluto)5- The Little Prince (2015, Pluto)
PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals, known as "forever chemicals" because they persist in the environment and in most all human bodies and other animals worldwide. They were developed by DuPont and manufactured into myriads of products by DuPont and 3M. On October 28, 2024, Rob Bilott, an attorney and author of the book "Exposure" presented the results of his decades-long investigation and findings on what was killing a farmer's cows and ultimately the farmer himself. This presentation took place at the Louisville League of Women Voters. It was part of a 2024 UN Day PFAS Awareness Program organized and moderated by Teena Halbig, President of the United Nations Association of USA Kentucky Division. Other presenters were Elijah Yetter-Bowman, Dr. Clara Sears, and Dr. Frederick Ekuban.
Solutions to Violence Presents Don Smith & Growing Up White on Wilson 11-4-2024~0 by Forward Radio
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, digs in the dirt with Nico Phillips, an organizer with the Shelby Park Community Garden since 2019, a UofL Masters of Urban Planning student, and now, as of July 1st, the new Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator for Louisville Metro Parks! Tune in to learn more about Nico, what drove her interests in urban agriculture and sustainability, and find out how she got involved in the Shelby Park Community Garden, the Charles Booker Campaign, and eventually working for Louisville Metro Government. 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Mylantha Williams and Angela Tamura who are the co-founders of Jacob’s Ladder, and Meg Stone who is Board President for Eden Village met me in the studio to talk about a project they have been working diligently on to build housing for people who are chronically homeless and want to change that. This show is in the public domain. It airs 3 times weekly: Sundays at 11am, Mondays at 8am, and Tuesdays at 2pm.
Patty and Brian discuss strategies for helping address election anxiety for the upcoming US Presidential election.
In the few days left before the 2024 election, Election Connection host Ruth Newman invited Dee Pregliasco, former President of the Louisville League of Women Voters and retired attorney and judge, to discuss various election-related items. Included were voting information resources; where to find reputable and non-partisan information sources on candidates and issues; the two amendments on the KY 2024 ballot; a discussion of the rise in Authoritarianism and more. Ruth ended by presenting what she was able to glean from the Internet on candidates for Circuit Judge, 30th Judicial District, 9th Division.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Alisa Alering at www.alering.com or on Insta @alisa.alering.This week we wrap up what has been a month of seasonally spooky books with guest Alisa Alering, the author of Smothermoss, a book that is set in 1980s Pennsylvania Appalachia. It is the story of two sisters who witness a murder on the Appalachian Trail. It is a book that Amy discovered while attending the Columbus Book Festival this past summer. If you like magical realism or gothic fiction, you will definitely want to check this novel out since there is a sentient mountain. Nature truly is a character in the story. Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Smothermoss by Alisa Alering2- Ritual by David Pinner3- Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham4- Watership Down by Richard Adams5- Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms6- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms7- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Dina @ddemaiosmith - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow8- The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow9- Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow10- Assembly by Natasha Brown11- White Teeth by Zadie Smith12- The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister13- My Dear Henry: A Jekyll and Hyde Remix (Remixed Classics) by Kalynn BayronMedia mentioned—1- What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu 2019)2- What We Do in the Shadows movie (2014)3- Wellington Paranormal (Max 2018)4- Psycho (Netflix 1960)5- The Wicker Man (Tubi 1973)
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, takes a stroll through Louisville’s historic downtown neighborhoods with Steve Wiser of the Louisville Historical League (https://louisvillehistoricalleague.org) & Martina Kunnecke from Neighborhood Planning & Preservation. We discuss the important role of historic preservation and neighborhood planning in shaping a more sustainable future for our city and we take a deep dive into the future of the Urban Government Center in Paristown Pointe between Barret and Vine Streets, north of Breckinridge. Steve Wiser published and excellent Op-Ed in the Courier-Journal on August 7th, 2024, entitled: "The Urban Government Center project was supposed to be a community asset. What happened? The city is permitting this developer to use taxpayer funds to eliminate blight that the city itself created." Vacant since 2016, there have been three redevelopment proposals for the Urban Government Center (also known as the old Baptist Hospital site). The first ended in 2019, the second at the end of 2020, and now the third (with Upper Paristown Pointe Trust) has been dragging out for the past two and a half years. Resident input, which was part of the community review process as required by the Request For Proposals (RFP), has been significantly reduced when many residents did not agree with UPPT’s major changes. Thus, most of the surrounding neighborhood residents are not happy campers. Instead of UPPT starting construction on its 2020 RFP proposal in 2022, the city has allowed UPPT to continue to revise its proposal to where it no longer meets most of the minimum required guidelines of the RFP. Thus, far, the city refuses to 'listen' to the residents and implement what the residents want. An overwhelming majority of the residents want to save the open green space, part of the original hospital, a library, grocery, play area, etc. Video of this conversation is available at https://youtu.be/lqh2b0fkABIAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Writer, Actor, Activist Michael T. Topic: 2024 Presidential election and who should or should not be be a male role model and why.Recorded Saturday October 26, 2024, 5PM.
Cara Fitzpatrick, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who wrote for the Tampa Bay Times and is author of the book "The Death of Public School - How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America," spoke at the Louisville KY Main Library downtown on October 15, 2024. She presented the Pro's and Con's of using taxpayer money to fund private, often religious, schools (including home schooling) which is on the 2024 Kentucky ballot as Amendment 2.
On this week's program, we bring you some highlights from the 2024 Environmental Justice Conference hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) on Saturday, Oct. 19th, 9am - 3pm, at the University Club at the University of Louisville and online. Funding for this free public conference was provided by the Environmental Protection Agency RATHA Grant and the Louisville and Kentucky Branch of the NAACP. The Theme of this 8th Annual Conference was “Environmental Health: Knowledge Is Power.” Participants enjoyed a day of information with opportunities to ask questions concerning the three-year Rubbertown Air Toxics and Health Assessment (RATHA) research grant funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), learned about other topics of environmental interest, and participated in an Environmental Roundtable. The research partners for the RATHA grant include the West Jefferson County Community Task Force in collaboration with the Air Pollution Control District, the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute of UofL, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, and the Park DuValle Community Health Center. EJ Groups, Concerned Citizens, and Residents of West Louisville neighborhoods and areas near Rubbertown are encouraged to work together to address air toxics and their impact on our health. This week, we hear from two of the day's speakers:- Dr. Ted Smith, UofL professor of Environmental Medicine & Director of the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute's Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil. - Rachel Hamilton, Director of Metro Louisville Air Pollution Control District (APCD)Community participation is critical to this three-year research project's success. We need to hear your voices about environmental concerns. Stay Engaged and Informed! We hope that you will join us at future WJCCTF environmental events. Learn more and find the full recording at https://facebook.com/wjcctf. Learn more about Louisville's health disparities at https://LouHealthData.com On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we’re bringing you a Creature Feature in which we suggest books that have creatures of some kind in them. Those may be mythological creatures, cryptids, or beings from your favorite horror film. Some are scary, some are mysterious, some don’t seem that different from humans. All of them make for good October reads.Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree2- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree3- Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoli4- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Katherine @katshomeig - Beautiful Prey by Lora Darc5- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrick Svenson6- Silver in the Wood/Drowned Country by Emily Tesh 7- The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara8- Grendel by John Gardner 9- Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith10- Dear Mothman by Robin Gow11- The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin12- Mothman's Merry Cryptid Christmas by Andrew Shaffer13- The Frandidate (Franny K Stein series) by Jim Benton14- The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey15- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw 16- The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey17- It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell 18- The Golem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerMedia mentioned---1- What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu, 2019- present)2- The Thing (1982)3- The Fly (1986)4- Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix, 2017-2019)5- The Mummy (1999)6- Harry & the Hendersons (1987)7- The Shape of Water (2017)8- The Goonies (1985)9- Kaos (Netflix, 2024)10- The Mothman Prophecies (1992)11- Illustration of an Anthropophagi - https://themonstrumologistoverview.weebly.com/conflict.html
Phil and Patrica Lloyd-Sidle are Presbyterian ministers who traveled to Gaza in order to participate a fact-finding mission. Their presentation concerned the Palestinian/Israeli conflict and the destruction that has occurred in Palestine as a result of the Palestinian/Israeli war. Their presentation was sponsored by the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation and their Third Thursday event. The title of the Lloyd-Sidle presentation was called Solidarity with the Suffering.
It’s Sustainability Week at the University of Louisville, and on this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, is in conversation with UofL Class of 2027 ASL Interpreting Studies Major, Katelyn Johnston! In high school, Katelyn co-founded the environmental non-profit Clean 4 Change KY, and the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) recently named her as one of the Students Taking on Oil & Petrochemicals (STOP) Fellows for 2024-25!The STOP Fellowship supports students in the Ohio River Valley, a region threatened by petrochemical build out, as they create campaigns & education in their campus communities. Students connect over shared experiences, receive one-on-one guidance from mentors in their area, and train up on facilitation and leadership skills.Katelyn is a sophomore American Sign Language Interpreting Studies major at the University of Louisville. She is co-founder of an environmental nonprofit, Clean4ChangeKY, an organization that focuses on environmental justice and education in Kentucky. Learn more at https://clean4changeky.wixsite.com/home. This year's STOP Fellows include students from Ohio University, Virginia Tech, Centre College, Berea College, University of Louisville, Morehead State University, Bethany College, West Virginia State University, and Virginia State University. They are passionate community organizers, policy advocates, educators, researchers, club leaders, and more! Learn more at https://www.postlandfill.org/post/stop-fellows-24-25As Katelyn reminded you, don’t forget to support her organization by participating in this Saturday’s Louisville Earth WalkSaturday, October 26th, 9am, Shawnee ParkEveryone is invited to join in the 8th annual Louisville Earth Walk, a community celebration featuring a non-competitive walk. Join in support of a vision where every neighborhood has safe and clean water, air, and soil. Participants can celebrate our beautiful planet while raising both awareness and funds for the organizations in our city that work to protect and improve the quality of life for all. We invite participants to join us at 9 a.m. at Shawnee Park for a celebration and 3.7k walk. Proceeds will be distributed among the 10 environmental nonprofit organizing partners. They include Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clean4Change, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, Kentucky Solar Energy Society, Louisville Grows, Louisville Sustainability Council, Passionist Earth & Spirit Center, OurEarthNow, and the West Jefferson County Community Task Force. Details and registration options available at https://LouisvilleEarthWalk.org. 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Did you know that scientists are hoping to bring back the currently-extinct Woolly Mammoth by 2027? Mary Williams fills us in on this provocative cloning research. Additionally, Dave Robinson discusses data on the effect the Supreme Court has had on black voter rights, and how American's life expectancy actually declined between 2014-18. We also feature stories on how the International Space Station is to be decommissioned, and on the development of high-tech solar fabric.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Today, I am broadcasting some interviews that were done on site at Voices of Community Activists and Leaders Kentucky. We will hear from Maurice, Carl and Raquel in this show. As I began the editing process for this, most of what I said just got scratched. My questions served to prompt dialogue sometimes but mostly highlighted my ignorance about the obstacles this community faces. The important thing is that these conversations serve to humanize a population that has been shuffled around, neglected, criminalized, and used as political pawns. I hope when you hear them share their stories, you will be reminded of their humanity and that they matter as much as you do. I hope you will listen to the entire series on harm reduction from VOCALKentucky as we learn how to be a part of this community
Patty and Brian discuss some ways that we could think through supposedly-paranormal claims.
On this week's program, we listen back to an important event held at Louisville's Main Public Library on October 15th, 2024. Today, education is poised to become a private commodity rather than a universal good, and the very existence of the traditional public school is threatened, according to Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Cara Fitzpatrick. Join her for this compelling discussion on the future of public schooling. Cara Fitzpatrick is a Story Editor for Chalkbeat National and New York. She covered education at newspapers in Florida and won the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting in 2016 for a series about school segregation. The series also was honored with a Polk award and the Worth Bingham for Investigative Journalism, among others. She was a New America fellow in 2019 and a Spencer fellow at Columbia University in 2018. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. She wrote the 2003 book about the history of school choice in America called "The Death of Public School: How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America". She lives in New York City with her husband and three children.Learn more at https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/cara-fitzpatrick/On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
John Schaaf is a retired attorney and co-author of the book Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals. His op-ed “Church schools restrict choice, yet want public funds" appeared in the Louisville Courier September 16th, 2024. John Schaaf explains that when taxpayer's money is used to fund private schools it drains money from public school system and private schools often prevent students of color from attending private schools.
Ruth and co-host Victoria Strange discuss candidates running in the 2024 General Election for Louisville Metro Council District 12, Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, and Kentucky House Districts 36 and 29
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Daniel at his website www.danielolivas.comThis week we speak with Daniel Olivas, a lawyer with the California Department of Justice, who is also a novelist, poet, and playwright. His novel, Chicano Frankenstein, which published in March of this year, was an obvious book pick for Carrie because she loves Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The novel has been optioned by Universal Television, so fingers crossed on that.Olivas’ reimagining of Shelley’s 1818 novel has an unnamed man as the narrator. He is a paralegal who has been reanimated from the corpse of a Mexican-American man, one of many such reanimated people (derogatively called “stitchers”) who are part of an effort to deal with the US’ labor crisis, but he struggles with his identity. How can a person have an identity if all knowledge of their family, their interests, their feelings, their thoughts have been stripped away? In addition to the idea of selfhood, the novel also explores the cruelty of politicians who pander to fear and racism, harming the people of their communities that one would expect them to protect. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Chicano Frankenstein by Daniel Olivas2- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley3- The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande4- Artificial Life After Frankenstein by Eileen M. Hunt5- A 5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover The Biblioholic @thebiblioholic_ - Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Page6- Leech by Hiron Ennes7- Unwieldy Creatures by Addie Brook Tsai8- Dread Nation by Justina Ireland9- Deathless Divide (Dread Nation #2) by Justina IrelandMovies mentioned in this episode:1- Frankenstien (1931)2- The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
It’s a special Tree Week edition of the show! On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, grabs his shovel for a chance to catch up with the staff at Louisville Grows: Ellie Davenport, Community Engagement Manager & Colin Meadows, Urban Forestry Manager. Tune in to learn about all the ways to get involved in helping expand our urban tree canopy this fall! In addition to reviewing some of the wide-variety of tree themed activities taking place around town for Louisville Tree Week (Oct. 12-20), you’ll learn about:Louisville Grows Jeffersonville Tree PlantingSaturday, Nov 2nd, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Lansden Park, 201 E 15th St, Jeffersonville, INLearn more and sign-up to volunteer at https://tinyurl.com/PlantingJeff24The Louisville Grow Tree Planting in the Portland neighborhood on Saturday, December 7th!We also take a minute to mark the 15 year anniversary of Louisville Grows, which was celebrated back in September. 15 years in, there are many achievements to celebrate and numerous volunteers to be thankful for. As of 2024, LG has planted 7,717 trees throughout low-canopy neighborhoods in Louisville and southern Indiana. This feat is thanks to the hundreds of community members who have volunteered throughout the years. Louisville Grows is an environmental, nonprofit organization whose mission is to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods. Louisville Grows works in solidarity with community residents to create a more just and sustainable community through urban agriculture, urban forestry, and environmental education.Learn more at https://louisvillegrows.orgAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Sacrifice Zones airs on WFMP 106.5FM/lp and ForwardRadio.org on Sundays at 11am, Mondays at 8am and Tuesdays at 2pm. We are doing a series of conversations with people at Voices of Community Activists and Leaders-Kentucky (VOCAL-KY). This is the first show in that series that follows the introduction we did with Pony Morris. This podcast contains no music.Show Notes:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationhttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reductionVoices of Community Activists and Leadersinfo@vocal-ky.org Vera Institute study on the criminalization of poverty in Kentuckyhttps://www.vera.org/publications/the-criminalization-of-poverty-in-kentuckyFlock cameras in southeast Louisvillehttps://www.wdrb.com/news/plan-to-install-17-new-flock-cameras-in-southeast-louisville-area-brings-mixed-reaction/article_068be7d2-85dd-11ef-9af0-1f4e86df2604.html
Kay Tillow, Harriette Seiler, Hamza Jamal, Evan Hawthorn, and Paul Hoppe of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare discuss the poor ranking of our healthcare in this country based on a Commonwealth Fund report comparing industrialized nations.
This week on the Access Hour, we bring you Part 1 of a Conference held on September 27, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The conference was organized by Dr. Bandy Lee and the World Mental Health Coalition entitled "The More Dangerous State of the World and the Need for Fit Leadership." In this first panel of the day, top national security experts discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency. Watch a summary video of the full conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhXXeCcZssWe are at an extremely critical time right now. That is why we convened this major, unique, impacting conference in the Ballroom of the National Press Club on September 27, 2024. It was organized by the World Mental Health Coalition and led by Dr. Bandy Lee, just a few weeks before the impending presidential election. At no time has mental fitness in leadership been more important. Yet, at no time have we had a presidential campaign where mental fitness has been a more precarious issue.This is why top national security experts convened with leading mental health experts to discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency, and how mental unfitness escalates dangers in an already dangerous world.Find out more about this unprecedented conference:https://dangerouscase.org/Help us to reach millions with the vital conference message:https://www.gofundme.com/f/dangerouscaseVisit Dr. Bandy Lee, organizer of the conference:https://bandylee.comA new book has been released with the conference:https://www.amazon.com/More-Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-ebook/dp/B0DJBY3DNR/ref=sr_1_1--List of Panelists:Dr. Robert Jay LiftonDistinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and author of ‘Nazi Doctors’Dr. Judith HermanDistinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and author of ‘Trauma and Recovery’Dr. James GilliganFormer director of the Harvard Institute of Law and Psychiatry and former chair of President Clinton’s National Campaign Against Youth ViolenceDr. Stephen SoldzPast president of Psychologists for Social Responsibility and leading anti-torture activistDr. Henry FriedmanPsychoanalyst and associate professor of psychiatry at Tufts and Harvard Medical SchoolsMatthew BywaterScholar of authoritarian societies and human rights activistDr. Steven HassanUndue influence expert and author of ‘The Cult of Trump’Dr. Drew WestenProfessor of psychology and psychiatry at Emory University and author of ‘The Political Brain’On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
This week on the Access Hour, we bring you Part 1 of a Conference held on September 27, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The conference was organized by Dr. Bandy Lee and the World Mental Health Coalition entitled "The More Dangerous State of the World and the Need for Fit Leadership." In this first panel of the day, top national security experts discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency. Listen to the 2nd Panel of psychiatric experts on Truth to Power: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/truth-to-power-trumps-mental-health-conference-panel-2-10-11-24Watch a summary video of the full conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhXXeCcZssWe are at an extremely critical time right now. That is why we convened this major, unique, impacting conference in the Ballroom of the National Press Club on September 27, 2024. It was organized by the World Mental Health Coalition and led by Dr. Bandy Lee, just a few weeks before the impending presidential election. At no time has mental fitness in leadership been more important. Yet, at no time have we had a presidential campaign where mental fitness has been a more precarious issue.This is why top national security experts convened with leading mental health experts to discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency, and how mental unfitness escalates dangers in an already dangerous world.Find out more about this unprecedented conference:https://dangerouscase.org/Help us to reach millions with the vital conference message:https://www.gofundme.com/f/dangerouscaseVisit Dr. Bandy Lee, organizer of the conference:https://bandylee.comA new book has been released with the conference:https://www.amazon.com/More-Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-ebook/dp/B0DJBY3DNR/ref=sr_1_1--List of Panelists:Atty. Ralph NaderLawyer, political activist, and former presidential candidateProf. Richard PainterFormer chief White House ethics counsel of the George W. Bush administrationProf. Claire FinkelsteinDirector of Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolHon. Claudine SchneiderFormer five-term Republican congresswoman from Rhode IslandProf. Peter KuznickDirector of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American UniversityDr. Joseph RommFormer acting assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of EnergyAdm. Michael SmithRear admiral and founder of the National Securities Leaders for AmericaGen. & Dr. Stephen XenakisRetired brigadier general and Medical Corps officer for the U.S. ArmyRay McGovernFormer CIA officer and chair of National Intelligence Estimates
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson2- Horribly Haunted in Hillbilly Hollow by Blythe Baker3- Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig4- A 5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Lan Nguyen-Colgate - A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I Lin5- The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin6- "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin (Short Story)7- The Seven 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton8- House of Cotton by Monica Brashears 9- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty10- Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs and Other Questions About Dead Bodies by Caitlin Doughty11- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman12- The Friend by Sigrid Nunez13- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion 14- Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala15- The Undertaking of Lily Chen by Danica Novgorodoff16- The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo17- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold18- The Thing about Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin19- Heavenly Bodies by Amani Erriu20- Fallen Stars by Amani ErriuMedia mentioned--1- A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Netflix, 2024)2- The Lovely Bones (Max, 2009)
Have you heard of Oscillococcinum, a purported homeopathic treatment for the flu? Guest contributor Mark Alsip tells us the theory behind it, how it is synthesized, and about it's effectiveness. Other stories cover the new over-the-counter birth-control pill now available to all ages, and about how you can see Starlink satellites in our night sky. Plus, news on the coming comet and mini-moon. Scott Miller tells us what other planets, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the night sky this October.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic (Piano Sonata No. 8, 2nd movement, 'Pathetique' by Ludwig van Beethoven) provided via public domain by Paul Pitman, 2023.
Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Ph.D. is a retired Professor Emerita in African American and Religious Studies and affiliated Faculty in Women Studies at the University of Florida. She obtained her BA from Antioch University in Human Service, her MA in Religious Studies & her Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Temple University. Zoharah Simmons became a SNCC (Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee) field secretary in the summer of 1964 when she joined hundreds of other college age volunteers who traveled to Mississippi to work in the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project. Dr. Simmons worked in the NY Office of SNCC organizing High School and College Friends. Simmons and a group of those who had worked on Julian Bond’s campaign formed the Atlanta Project of SNCC, which became the organization’s first major Southern urban project. Since her years with SNCC, Simmons has served as an organizer with the National Council of Negro Women and later with the American Friends Service Committee. Dr. Simmon’s primary academic focus was on Islamic Law and its impact on Muslim women. Frank Joice is a member of the National Council Of Elders and active on the planning committee of the King and Breaking Silence project. He is a long time Board member of the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights (MCHR). Joyce works on antiracist organizing with CHANGE IS THE POINT in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. His writing has been published at AlterNet Riverwise Counterpunch, The Fifth Estate, The Detroit Free Press and in many anthologies. He and Karin Aguilar-San Juan, are coeditor of The People Make The Peace, Lessons From The Vietnam Anti-War Movement. He is currently writing a book about unlearning white supremacy.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, comes in out of the rain for a discussion about sustainable floodplain management and recovery in the wake of disasters like Hurricane Helene. Joining us this week is Eileen Shader, Senior Director of Floodplain Restoration at American Rivers (https://www.americanrivers.org/), who shares the results of a new analysis of the nation’s floodplains by American Rivers and Conservation Science Partners which found that 90% of floodplains across the lower 48 have been adversely impacted by human actions. Listen in as we explore how the flood damage in western NC demonstrates how rivers are dynamic systems that need space to move across the floodplain. Learn how the National Flood Insurance Program influences where and how communities build next to rivers; and how NFIP flood hazard maps work, and how they can be improved. We discuss ways that communities, states, and the federal government can help affected communities rebuild better after floods; and the need for dam removal projects across the country. For a list of organizations accepting donations to assist flood victims in Appalachia go to: https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-09-30/how-to-help-hurricane-helene-survivors-in-appalachia ...And in western North Carolina: https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-heleneOther opportunities to support recent flood victims include:https://www.volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf/https://easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/neighbor-to-neighbor-disaster-relief-fund/https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/nonprofits/disaster-relief-fund/hurricane-helene-responsehttps://www.unitedwayabc.org/news/hurricane-helene-relief-effortshttps://donate.mannafoodbank.org/https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/belovedashevillehttps://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/Additional resources:Natural Defenses: Safeguarding Communities From Floods:https://www.americanrivers.org/conservation-resource/natural-defenses-safeguarding-communities-floods/Weathering Change: Policy Reforms that Save Money and Make Communities Saferhttps://www.americanrivers.org/conservation-resource/weathering-change/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Sacrifice Zones airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 11 am, Monday at 8 am and Tuesday at 2 pm. This podcast is in the public domain.A friend of mine conducted this interview in early summer in a friend’s kitchen, while I did what I could to assist Laila with cooking a dish called Maqluba or “upside down”. The interview was with Laila Hasan with Women of Hebron. It is a collective of women who cross-stitch on fabrics and clothing and then Laila travels here to the US to sell them. These crafts help support their families in the West Bank. Talking to people about the plight of the Palestinian people in the West Bank is the main mission of Laila’s work. The propaganda that saturates our media landscape is very, very heavy with a bias toward the government of Israel. It is incredibly important to counter that narrative whenever possible. Unfortunately, none of us who got to meet Laila when this interview was done in August have heard from her since the bombing of Lebanon began.Resources for study:Joe Sacco “Footnotes In Gaza”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6796708-footnotes-in-gazaYouth Against Settlements in Hebron:https://kuminow.com/yas/Recipe for Maqluba:https://theodehlicious.com/chicken-maqluba-recipe/Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank:https://truthout.org/articles/settlers-are-already-executing-smotrichs-plan-to-annex-west-bank-residents-say/United Nations Relief and Works Agency:https://www.unrwa.org/More information about annexation of West Bank:https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/08/israel-palestine-west-bank-annexation-netanyahu-smotrich-far-right/
On Sept. 30, 2024, the Louisville League of Women Voters hosted a panel discussion of Amendment 2 which would drastically change the Kentucky Constitution to allow for taxpayer funding of private (including religious) schools. It will appear on the 2024 General Election ballot. Panelists were: Maddie Shepard, a teacher at JCPWS and President of the Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA); Dr. Sheila Schuster, a licensed psychologist and a mental health advocate who leads the Advocacy Action Network; Kumar Rashad, a teacher for over 20 years who specializes in mentoring minority males; and Dee Pregliasco, former President of the Louisville League of Women Voters and a former teacher, prosecutor and judge. The moderator was Dr. Geneva Stark, Clinical Professor at Univ. of Louisville.
How the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 could have marked a turning point in economic history.
A discussion of which type of US President, Democratic vs. Republican, has a better economy during his tenure on the job.
The Louisville League of Women Voters' Monthly Democracy in Action Forum featured a panel discussion followed by Q&A from the audience on the subject of "Why Your Vote Matters" and how both local and state government, along with local and state media, are gearing up for the 2024 General Election. Participants were Secretary of State Michael Adams, Election Center Co-Director Maryellen Allen, Director of Media, Public Relations & Communication Ashley Tinius, Kentucky Capitol Reporter for Louisville Public Media Sylvia Goodman and Metro Government Reporter for the Courier-Journal Eleanor McCrary.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find info about Midge and John at their website https://midgeandjohn.com/ or at https://ashlandcreekpress.com/. They are on IG @midge_and_john and @ashlandcreekpress.Ashland Creek Press, an eco-fiction publisher, first came on our radar in the pre-COVID era when we interviewed Katy Yocom, author of Three Ways to Disappear, a novel set partly in India that focuses on animal conservation and a relationship between two sisters. But one of our other former guests, Jennifer Caloyeras, host of the Books Are My People podcast, also had a book published by Ashland Creek: her 2015 novel Strays. We’re always interested in small presses, so we were excited to talk to Midge Raymond and John Yunker about their work running one.But Midge and John are also writers who have collaborated on a recently published novel titled Devils Island, which is set in Tasmania amongst the endangered and much-maligned Tasmanian devil. While this is a conservation-leaning novel, it is also a suspense story about a naturalist tour that goes very wrong, involving a disappearance and a death. Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Three Ways to Disappear by Katy Yocom2- Strays by Jennifer Caloyeras3- Devils Island by Midge Raymond and John Yunker4- My Last Continent by Midge Raymond5- The Tourist Trail by John Yunker6- A Five Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Susan Cook @bookbookbagawk - Another Country by James Baldwin7- The Funeral Cryer by Wenyan Lu8- The Spare Room by Helen Garner9- We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler10- Pines by Blake Crouch11- Dark Matter by Blake CrouchMedia mentioned—1- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)2- True Detective—Night Country (Max)3- The Bear (Hulu)4- Eco-lit books —https://ecolitbooks.com/5- Maria Island Walk - https://www.mariaislandwalk.com/6- What do Tasmanian devils sound like? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW27vpK4ALQ
Alden Jones carries a PhD in Educational Leadership. Dr. Jones’s academic interests center around how gender, race and class inflect the educational environment.Their scholarship has centered on transgender individuals and their collegiate experiences, as well as how “life on the Internet” takes shape for marginalized groups.
Drs Ernest Marshall, Alecia Fields and Ona Marshall join Drs Mike Flynn, Gene Shively and Paul Hoppe discuss the state of Women's Reproductive Rights in Kentucky
Let's take a look back at some recent science stories: armed-autonomous drones, the Mars helicopter, pigs as a source of kidneys for transplants, the Internet of Things (IoT), a new fecal transplant medicine for treating 'C diff' infection, online education, and mRNA vaccines. We also examine the recent shifts in how people look at gender identity.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode:https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic (Piano Sonata No. 8, 2nd movement, 'Pathetique' by Ludwig van Beethoven) provided via public domain by Paul Pitman, 2023.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with one of Forward Radio’s nearest neighbors, Linette Lowe, Executive Director of Central Louisville Community Ministries, and President of the Association of Community Ministries. Community ministries have been around for more than 50 years, each working in their own neighborhoods to assist neighbors meet basic needs of food, clothing, emergency rent assistance, utilities, and hygiene products. Louisville has a unique history in terms of Community Ministries and they are needed now more than ever in the post-pandemic world!Tune in to learn more about them on the heels of the recent Together Fest with Dawne Gee and A Recipe to End Hunger held to benefit the Association of Community Ministries; and the recent celebration of Community Ministries Day! Discover what Community Ministries do, how to access services, and how to support their work. Upcoming events include: Coat Drive now until Oct 17 (Giveaway Oct. 22) Community Meeting Oct. 16, 1pm Calvary Episcopal Spooky Trivia Oct. 25 7-9 pm First Unitarian Thanksgiving Turkey/ham adoptions and gift card drive Oct. 28-Nov. 18 Turkey/ham registrations Oct 28-Nov. 18 or when limit reached Ongoing food drive Ongoing clothing donations accepted Ongoing funding donations accepted for utilities, housing, transportation, other needsLearn more: Central Louisville Community Ministries: http://CentralLouisvilleCM.orgFind your neighborhood Community Ministry in Louisville at http://LouisvilleMinistries.orgAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Today’s show is the first in a series of follow-up programming that Sacrifice Zones will be teaming up with VOCAL Kentucky for. VOCAL stands for Voices of Community Activists and Leaders and is a program brought to our great city by Shameka Parrish-Wright and Jeremy Saunders. VOCAL-KY is building a movement of low-income people dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic, the war on drugs, mass incarceration, and homelessness across the country. They fight for systemic change rooted in justice, compassion, and love. They approach this work with a firm belief in reducing harm and ending stigma, and the knowledge that the issues impacting our communities are driven by institutional oppression, not personal failings. Pony Morris is a community activist and leader representing VOCAL Kentucky and Pony came to the studio to introduce the concept of harm reduction for my audience. This show will feature some sound from that show. Harm reduction works by addressing broader health and social issues through improved policies, programs, and practices. Resources:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationhttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction Email VOCAL-KY: info@vocal-ky.orghttps://www.vera.org/publications/the-criminalization-of-poverty-in-kentuckySacrifice Zones is hosted by Stretch and airs weekly on Sundays at 11am, Mondays at 8am, and Tuesdays at 2pm on Forward Radio WFMP-LP Louisville 106.5fm and livestreaming at https://forwardradio.org.
Patty and Brian discuss various points of view on when to use and when not to use artificial intelligence.
Host Ruth Newman runs down those candidates running in districts 1, 2, 4 and 7 for Jefferson County Board of Education in the 2024 General election. Next, guest Victoria Strange discusses candidates running in the District 7 Kentucky state Senate race, also on the 2024 ballot. Election information is given as well.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.JD Vance first made news when he published his book Hillbilly Elegy in 2016, but he has since become a senator in Ohio and a vice presidential candidate. When his memoir came out, there were many people who had strong negative feelings about his book, namely other people from Appalachia who felt that he misrepresented them and their struggles. When JD Vance was selected as Donald Trump’s VP, we thought it might be a good time to look at some other Appalachia-related books that perhaps provide a fuller picture of the region, which spans 206,000 square miles, 423 counties, and six states. A region this large cannot be summed up by one person in one book. So our goal this week is to give you some diverse Appalachian voices to add to your TBR for a broader view of this region.Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance2- Storyteller by Dave Grohl3- Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Clare Dederer4- Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began by Leah Hazard5- Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis by Emily Willingham6- The Sirens of Soleil City by Sarah C. Johns7- A Five Star Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Nikki Lee @nikkileethrillseeker - The Mechanics of Memory by Audrey Lee8- "A Ribbon for Baldy" by Jesse Stuart (short story)9- The Beatinest Boy by Jesse Stuart10- Andy Finds a Way by Jesse Stuart11-Many-Storied House: Poems by George Ella Lyon12 - Gay Poems for Red States by Willie Carver Jr. https://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/s9-ep-187-bluegrass-moon-and-neckbones-with-guest-willie-carver-jr-9623/13- "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon (poem)14- Prodigals: A Sister's Memoir of Appalachia and Loss by Sarah Beth Childers15- Township by Jamie Lyn Smith16- Water street by Crystal Wilkinson17- Affrilachia by Frank X Walker18- "Burying Albatross" by Frank X. Walker (poem)-https://poetrysociety.org/poems-essays/ars-poetica/frank-x-walker19- "Neoteric Kama no Sutra" by Frank X. Walker (poem)- https://poets.org/poem/neoteric-kama-no-sutra20- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Bloomshttps://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/ep-62-mystical-in-the-mountains-with-ashley-blooms-9-30-20/21- Smothermoss by Alisa Alering22- Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White23- Clay's Quilt by Silas House24- The Coal Tattoo by Silas House25- Parchment of Leaves by Silas House26- Fair & Tender Ladies by Lee Smith27 - Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambershttps://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/ep-39-mountain-mamas-and-the-meaningful-memoir-with-cassie-chambers-3-25-20/28- Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashiahttps://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/s-6-ep-129-masala-in-a-mason-jar-with-guest-neema-avashia-4-6-22/29- A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonMedia mentioned--1- The To Read List Podcast 2- Slow Horses (Apple +)3- The Bear (Hulu)4- Ripley (Netflix)5- True Detective: Night Country (HBO MAX, 2024)6- Steve! (documentary) (Apple +, 2024)7- Kaos (Netflix, 2024)8- The Princess Bride (1987)9- The Tourist (Netflix)10- The Good Girl's Guide to Murder - (Netflix, 2024)News articles1- Dave Grohl Announcement -https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/09/11/dave-grohl-baby-shock/75176681007/2- Neil Gaiman controversy -https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/sep/13/neil-gaiman-screen-adaptations-halted-after-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct
Our Guest today isMary Lu Marizan graduated from Assumption High School attended Jefferson Community College and completed her Bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Louisville. She has served as Transplant Coordinator at the University of Louisville. She has also served as Dialysis Home Trainer, University of Louisville, 1985-1989 and has been a Registered Nurse, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, from 1974-1985. Mary Lu Marzian has been a member of the Kentucky Nurses Association and the American Civil Liberties Union.Mary Lu’s Marizan’s political career began as a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 34 from 1994 to 2023.[1] She retired from the house in 2022 after District 34 was redistricted into district 41st.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, heads out into the fields to glean inspiration and food for the hungry with Meghan Kontic, the North Central Field Coordinator for Glean Kentucky (https://gleanky.org). Glean Kentucky gathers and redistributes excess fresh fruits and vegetables to nourish Kentucky’s hungry. It was founded in 2010 by three individuals seeking to attack two problems: food waste and hunger. Recognizing that excess produce presented an opportunity to serve the large number of people needing food, they explored creative and effective ways to connect the two. By gleaning (aka, gathering) excess produce from farms, orchards, grocery stores, farmers markets and home gardens, Glean Kentucky reduces local food waste and provides fruits and vegetable for more than 100 feeding programs. Glean Kentucky produce is never sold and is intended only for members of our community facing food insecurity. Since inception, the organization has served as a vital link between local sources of food and dozens of feeding programs. They glean nearly a thousand times a year and yet they’ve just scratched the surface of diverting wasted food. As Glean Kentucky’s network of food sources and partners continues to grow, they’re expanding their reach across Central Kentucky.Both Meghan and Justin highly recommend you check out https://fallingfruit.org to find the best foraging opportunities in your neighborhood and to add sites to this great crowd-sourced map!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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews military veteran and retired librarian Mack Shaw about Afro-Centric book talks held in the Louisville Kentucky area.The concept of white supremacy is also discussed.Recorded Saturday September 14, 2024, 2PM.
On today's Critical Thinking for Everyone, we broadcast live from the Forward Radio studios in the Heyburn Building to encourage you to support the station TODAY, September 12, 2024 during Give For Good Louisville! Donate before midnight tonight at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
On today's Access Hour, we broadcast live from the Forward Radio studios in the Heyburn Building to encourage you to support the station TODAY, September 12, 2024 during Give For Good Louisville! Donate before midnight tonight at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Kelly Hill on IG @kellyehill_author .This week we chat with Kelly Hill who published her debut novel, A Home for Friendless Women, this year in March. It is the story of three Victorian-era women who experience a home for “fallen” women in very different ways. What makes this novel especially unique is that Kelly got the idea for it from her time interning at The Filson Historical Society while she was completing her dissertation at the University of Louisville. She came across historic documents about a home for pregnant women here in Louisville and fictionalized them to create a powerful story. While the story is about a tough time for women over a century ago.Books Mentioned In this Episode:1- A Home for Friendless Women by Kelly Hill2- The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni3- The Wild Robot by Peter Brown4- A Five Star Read Recommended by fellow Book Lover Tracey Myers-Quesada @cubadianmom3 - Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French5- Prophet Song by Paul Lynch6- When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s by Jon Ganz7- Washington’s Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben by Josh Trujillo and Levi HastingsMedia:1- The Lost Kitchen (Hulu, Amazon, 2021- present)2- The Wild Robot (2024)
Last week we covered some of the positive aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how we are already utilizing it. This week we discuss the concerns and potential hazards of AI. Even though the US is not regulating AI very much, what are other countries doing to address concerns about data privacy, accountability, transparency, bias, and ethics?‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode:https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Nik Nartowicz is the State Policy Counsel at Americans United for Separation of Church and State.Nik joined Americans United in 2017. As State Policy Counsel, Nik tracks and analyzes state legislation that would affect church-state separation and religious liberty. He drafts letters to state legislators and works with allies to defeat bills that would undermine religious freedom.He joined AU after working for 2 years for Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in the Office of Federal and Regional Affairs. As Policy Counsel, he worked with Congress and federal agencies to advance D.C.’s priorities in judiciary, legal, public safety, LGBTQ, and technology issues. He also helped lead D.C.’s successful 2016 Statehood referendum.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, takes an unusual stroll down the music memory hole with Forward Radio’s own, Bob Cline. Bob had a long career as a professional radio DJ in the region starting in 1973 and is now host of RetroForward, heard on WFMP Louisville every Wednesday at 12am, Thursday at 2pm, and Sunday at 5pm. RetroForward is a music history show, exploring songs from the 20th Century and beyond, putting an emphasis on what it was telling us at the time and its relevance today.Join us for a conversation about the music that raised his awareness about the environment. Songs discussed on this program include: What Have They Done To The Rain by The Searchers (1965)Tar And Cement by Verdelle Smith (1966)Mercy, Mercy Me by Marvin Gaye (1971)Where Do The Children Play by Cat Stevens (1971)Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell (1974)Beds Are Burning by Midnight Oil (1987)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.orgThe 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 Truth To Power, we bring you the next installment of a new program on Forward Radio called "Sacrifice Zones" hosted by Stretch. On this week's show, Stretch is in conversation with Pony Morris from VOCAL Kentucky (https://vocal-ky.org/). Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (VOCAL) is a statewide grassroots membership organization that builds power among low-income people. VOCAL-KY is building a movement of low-income people dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic, the war on drugs, mass incarceration, and homelessness across the country. We fight for systemic change rooted in justice, compassion, and love. We approach this work with a firm belief in reducing harm and ending stigma, and the knowledge that the issues impacting our communities are driven by institutional oppression, not personal failings. This week's conversation focuses on Harm Reduction at SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) (https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction). Harm reduction is a practical and transformative approach that incorporates community-driven public health strategies — including prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion — to empower people who use drugs (and their families) with the choice to live healthy, self-directed, and purpose-filled lives. Harm reduction centers the lived and living experience of people who use drugs, especially those in under-served communities, in these strategies and the practices that flow from them. Harm reduction emphasizes engaging directly with people who use drugs to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission; improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing; and offer low barrier options for accessing health care services, including substance use and mental health disorder treatment. Harm reduction is an important part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorders through prevention, treatment, and recovery — and empowering people to reach their own goals, through incremental change. Organizations who practice harm reduction incorporate a spectrum of strategies that meet people where they are ― on their own terms and may serve as a pathway to additional health and social services, including additional prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Harm reduction works by addressing broader health and social issues through improved policies, programs, and practices. Contact VOCAL KY at info@vocal-ky.org See also:https://www.vera.org/publications/the-criminalization-of-poverty-in-kentucky https://www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/you-dont-get-to-vote-on-any-of-your On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
James Moore, Victoria Strange and host, Ruth Newman scramble up a variety of topics, all related to elections and specifically the 2024 General Election. James and Ruth present proposals they've come up with intended to improve our election process. Ranked Choice Voting is discussed, as several states have measures on the ballot for either repealing or enacting RCV. Victoria Strange joins the conversation to add her perspective to the upcoming November election. And lots of handy links to voting information are given.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.For a lot of people, Labor Day, which this year fell on September 2, marks the end of summer, although astronomical summer doesn’t end until September 22 (and meteorological fall actually begins on September 1). And according to Carrie, summer ends on the first day of school, which was Aug 8 here in Louisville KY. And what was a common assignment when you returned back to schook? That's right. Write about what you did this summer. So this episode is a recap of what the two of us did this summer told in the form of books!Books mentioned--1- Bad Monkey by Carl Hiassen2- Hoot by Carl Hiassen3- Flush by Carl Hiassen4- Border Crossings: A Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway by Emma Fick5- Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall6- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Amanda Pavlov @pavlovsbooks - A Novel Obsession by Caitlin Barasch7- The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert8- Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal9- Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais10- Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton11- Death’s Door: True Tales of Tragedy, Mystery, and Bravery from the Great Lakes’ Most Dangerous Waters by Barbara M. Joosse12- The Elephants of Thula Thula by Francois Malby-Anthony13- A Death in Door County (Monster Hunter Mystery) by Annelise Ryan14- The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso15- I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger16- The Deepest Lake by Andromeda Romano-Lax17- Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke, audiobook narrated by Brendan Fraser18- Death Stalks Door County (Dave Cubiak #1) by Patricia SkalkaMedia mentioned--1- Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father (Netflix, 2017) 2- Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with my Father (2024)3- The Tourist (Netflix, 2022)4- Bad Monkey (Apple+, 2024)5- Strong Sense of Place Podcast - https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/6-Lawsuit Against Florida Book Bans - https://people.com/publishers-authors-students-and-teachers-file-lawsuit-against-florida-book-bans-8704020
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, takes a stroll along the Ohio River with Kristin Faurest, the new President and CEO of River Fields (https://riverfields.org/). For over 65 years, River Fields has worked to protect, preserve and enhance the natural and cultural resources, including agricultural and scenic resources, on both sides of the Ohio River between Westport and West Point, Kentucky, for the benefit of the public. Read the Courier-Journal's interview with Kristen Faurest at https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/07/25/river-fields-leader-kristin-faurest-takes-helm-of-ohio-river-group/74270962007/River Fields does several things: advocacy, conservation, and education – all around the river, its lands, and the people who depend upon them. The organization has gained national respect for its effective, professionally maintained program of advocacy, which works hand-in-hand with a land conservation program. For decades, they have advocated for the protection of land and water resources in balance with responsible growth in the region. River Fields supports planned development, growth management, greater public access, environmental and historic preservation, the enhancement of scenic views, urban design, and transportation reform. One of River Fields’ primary goals is to provide education on the importance of the river, the cultural and natural resources of the river corridor, public access needs, and open space protection as well as growth issues that might jeopardize these resources. To accomplish this goal, they provide vital information to, and work closely with, local citizen’s organizations, decision makers, and the news media. One of the organization’s recent advocacy issues was to stop a planned barge repair facility at the foot of six mile island that would have jeopardized a nesting area for bald eagles and also potentially endanger our water supply. They have also educated members of the legal community about conservation easements, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act through continuing education seminars at the Louisville Bar Association. River Fields has worked successfully with landowners and supporters to preserve thousands of acres of beautiful open space, productive farms, diverse woodlands and unique wetlands along the Ohio River Corridor and Watershed. They own 13 river corridor properties outright, totaling over 65 acres. Their largest property, Garvin Brown Preserve in Prospect, is open to the public every day from dawn to dusk. In addition, they hold conservation easements that restrict the development rights to 17 additional properties in Jefferson and surrounding counties. These easements protect more than 2,172 acres of land that is important to the public, including sensitive wetlands and watersheds, beautiful scenic vistas, wildlife habitats, historical properties and landscapes, and working farms. In total, River Fields has protected over 2,200 acres of land forever.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Paul Hoppe and Drs Tom Flynn, Gene Shively, and Pat Murphy on Pain Management and Drug Addiction Treatment
On this week's Truth To Power, we bring you the next installment of a new program on Forward Radio called "Sacrifice Zones" hosted by Stretch. The program features an interview that Stretch conducted in a community room at a climate conference back in 2019. Activists repelled from the Houston shipping channel bridge and stopped all traffic for 18 hours. The event was timed to coincide with the Democratic National Convention and the story that Mary relates here is about what happened once they were inside the jail they were taken to. Five years later, things seem to have taken the turn that Mary warns of and her clarion call rings true as a warning of how far in the wrong direction we have gone.Below are some helpful references related to the program:The Shell Cracker plant in PAhttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/05052024/todays-climate-plastic-pennsylvania-ethane-cracker-plant/Project 2025 pdfhttps://archive.org/details/project-2025-mandate-for-leadership-full_202309-manifesto/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL/Brittanica article on Katrinahttps://www.britannica.com/event/Hurricane-KatrinaBus fire in Wilmerhttps://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/23/bus.fire/Brittanica article on Ianhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Hurricane-Ian-2022Houston shipping channel daily output 2023https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/record-us-crude-exports-rising-shale-output-boosts-oil-flow-houston-2023-05-12/The Black Cat Riotshttps://hornet.com/stories/black-cat-raid-history/Houston ship channel action 2019https://www.reuters.com/article/business/environment/greenpeace-members-face-federal-state-charges-in-houston-protest-idUSKCN1VY1EV/The Reluctant Radicalhttps://www.collectiveeye.org/products/the-reluctant-radicalPictures and the story of the Greenpeace activists, updatedhttps://www.greenpeace.org/usa/news/grand-jury-refuses-felonies-for-greenpeace-activists-and-others-charged-in-houston-oil-industry-protest/Update on the activistshttps://www.greenpeace.org/usa/news/grand-jury-refuses-felonies-for-greenpeace-activists-and-others-charged-in-houston-oil-industry-protest/Meet the activistshttps://www.greenpeace.org/usa/meet-the-brave-activists-who-shut-down-the-largest-fossil-fuel-ship-channel-in-the-us-for-18-hours/Catlettsburg refinery in Kentuckyhttps://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Operations/Refining/Catlettsburg-Refinery/There is a Financial Times article on Gaza2035 that is available when you sign up by email.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
How is artificial intelligence already impacting our society? How do programmers train AI computers to mimic human thought? How accurate is ChatGPT? Then, hear what planets, stars, and constellations we can see in the night sky during September.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Britton online at her website https://www.booksbybritton.com/ IG @booksbybrittonOn Etsy - Books By BrittonThis week we chat with Britton Perelman, a unique artist and craftsperson who creates miniature bookshelves. We saw her at the Columbus OH Book Festival in 2023, which was the first festival she attended selling her amazing creations, and we were delighted when she agreed to be a guest.We chat with her about how she sort of fell into designing and crafting miniature bookshelves during COVID and how the business has been booming, which leaves Britton, who has a BA in journalism and an MFA in screenwriting, with little time to compose written work. Britton has had to get all hands on deck, including her mom and sister, which means Books by Britton is a female-owned, family business.Books Mentioned In this Episode:1- The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio2- The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer3- Tiny Treasures: Amazing Miniatures You Can Make by Nancy Holyoke4- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern5- The Guest List by Lucy Foley6- Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney7- Truly, Devious series by Maureen Johnson8- A Five-Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Steve Elliot @stevereadthatbook - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker9- Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy10- The Measure by Nikki Erlick11- A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston12- The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye13- One of Us is Lying by Karen McManusShows mentioned--The Decameron (Netflix, 2024)Links:1- Pandora Productions - Little Shop of Horrors - https://www.pandoraprods.org/2- Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest-- https://www.bulwer-lytton.com3- Louisville Book Festival - https://www.louisvillebookfestival.com/
This panel discussion of Christian Nationalism and what it means for our democracy comprised Sam Marcosson, Prof. of Law at Brandeis Law School, Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Kentucky State Senator and Law Prof.. Philip Shepherd, Franklin County Circuit Court Judge, Morgan McGarvey, Kentucky Third District U.S. Congressman, the Reverend Erica Whittaker, Pastor and Director of the Institute for Black Church Studies, and Dr. David Gushee, Prof. of Christian Ethics & Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer Univ whose book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies, was the inspiration for this panel. This event took place at the Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.
Members of our group discuss the platform policy of several political parties on Single Payer Healthcare
Brad Aronson is the author of the best-selling book, Humankind, Changing the World one small act at a Time. Brad Aronson non-fiction micro historical novel was chosen as the international book award winner. Proceeds from Brad Arison’s book and his speaking tour go the organization, "Big Brothers, Big Sisters." Brad Aronson is also the founder and director of the nonprofit Hope Works where he teaches entrepreneurship.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with our friends from East Leeds Community Radio in Louisville’s sister city of Leeds, England. Joining us from across the Pond is Kate Lock who lives in York, England, just a short train ride from Leeds, where she serves as the Policy and Communications Manager at the University of Leeds’ Sustainability Research Institute. Kate is also very involved in the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission (https://yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/). She’s also a euphonium player in two brass bands and you’ll not only hear some of her playing on this week’s program, but a conversation about how bands can play a role in addressing climate change!This program would not have been possible without the considerable production assistance of Phil Driscoll from East Leeds Community Radio (https://www.chapelfm.co.uk/). Thank you, Phil!!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A discussion of proposals to subdivide Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) into 2 or 3 districts as well as the school choice proposal on the November ballot.
K.A. Owens interviews Nicholas Johnson-Program Manager of the Louisville Sustainability Council. Mr. Johnson provides an overview of the history and purpose of the council.http://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.orghttps://www.instagram.com/louisvillesustain.council/https://www.facebook.com/louisvillesustainabilitycouncilRecorded Friday August 23, 2024, 3PM,
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.It's that time of year where kids and teachers are back at school or almost back at school so we thought we would offer recommendations for books related to education—novels or memoirs set in schools or colleges; books with teachers, deans, students, or staff as characters; literature in which education or learning plays an important if not essential role.Books mentioned in this episode:1- The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera 2- Shanghailanders by Juli Min3- A Five-Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Dawn Nacker @dawndevoursbooks - How To Read a Book by Monica Wood4- Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson5- Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo6- The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Matthieu7- Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by RF Kuang7- New Kid by Jerry Craft8- The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead9- The Reformatory by Tananarive Due10- The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe11- The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart12- True Biz by Sara Nović13- Girl at War by Sara Nović14- All Summer in a Day (short story) by Ray Bradbury15- Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay16- The Rom-commers by Katherine CenterBookish events—1- Poe: A Dream Within a Dreamhttps://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/belleoflouisville/items/431538/calendar/2024/10/?full-items=yes&back=https://www.belleoflouisville.org/%23&flow=1089772&g4=yes2- Untimely Ripp’d https://kyshakespeare.com/season/untimely/3- Cincy Bookstore Crawlhttps://cincybookstorecrawl.my.canva.site/4- Books by the Bankshttps://booksbythebanks.org/5- Cynthiana KY Skeletonshttps://wkdq.com/small-kentucky-city-halloween/6- Rail Explorershttps://www.railexplorers.net/7- Fenrir Viking Festivalhttps://www.kyrenfaire.com/viking-fest8- New Kid by Jerry Craft Book Banninghttps://www.npr.org/2022/12/28/1144458555/banned-books-author-jerry-craft-new-kidMedia mentioned—1- The Whale Rider — 2002https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298228/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk2- Happiness for Beginners (Netflix, 2023)
Kim Wyman fields questions from host Ruth Newman and occasional co-host, Jim Moore, about the security, accessibility and educational outreach needs of our nation's election systems. Ms. Wyman's extensive experience as: the Republican Secretary of State in Washington; Senior Election Security Advisor with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the Biden Administration; currently Senior Fellow, Elections Project at the Bipartisan Policy Center make her eminently suited to provide listeners with valuable information on where we stand with our voting systems in the leadup to the 2024 Presidential Election.
Al Gentry is an entrepreneur. and a Catholic,He graduated from Bishop David HS. He has a BS from UofL, and has Attended UK Grad School. He is a member of American One Armed Golfer Assn, a member of Pleasure Valley Lions Club, and a member. US Adaptive Golf Alliance. Alan Gentry (Democratic Party) (also known as Al) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 46. He assumed office in 2017. Al Gentry is also Co-Founder, of Hands for Heroes a member of Kentucky Colonels, a former member of Teamsters Union 89 and Founder, of Amputee Players Championship, 1994.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with Taylor Ryan, Executive Director and Founder of Change Today, Change Tomorrow.Taylor invites you to Build Power with Change Today, Change Tomorrow! All living things go through a process of growth and change over time. It is time to activate our communal power. Join like-minded Black people in community, in conversation, in change for a #FreeFoodFuture. We are devoted to eradicating the food justice and public health barriers that plague Black and marginalized communities. We envision self-sustaining communities that activate self-advocates, ensuring equitable access to nutritious food and fostering food justice. We commit to mentoring kids and teens, instilling positive thinking and self-worth, while also making our staff's lives easier through dedicated support. Entry points to this work include:COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL: Relying on our neighbors to hold us accountable with constructive feedback sessionsWORKING GROUP MEETINGS: Join us on third Saturdays from 10 AM to 12:30 PM to carry the local Black food justice conversation and work.FEED THE WEST: Families have access to weekly fresh and free grocery pick up while we eliminate local grocery surplus.YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: Shifting the power dynamic and incentiving youth as experts to curate our future youth outreach.TRIBE TIME: Monthly caregiver and parent support group. Sharing resources and intimate conversations on healthy parenting.FARMERS MARKET: Circulating the dollar within the Black community. Locally sourced food and handcrafted items.COMMUNITY FEEDBACK MEETINGS: Sharing responsibilities while developing community projects on land we own.FRESH RX: Food as Medicine! Free weekly produce pick up for expecting mothers.Our vision includes leading community-based research to make policies more equitable and actionable, and making complex decisions more understandable. We aim to disrupt capitalism by creating shared resources, activating people to grow their own food, and establishing barter and trade systems. Education remains at the core of our efforts, helping define the 'perfect neighborhood' and what 'home' truly means. We see Black organizations uniting to commit to this vision, working collaboratively towards a future where everyone thrives.Learn more and get involved at https://change-today.org or call (502) 512-2160.UPCOMING EVENTS:AUG 24 2:30 PM - 9 PM Brew at the Zoo (Volunteer Opportunity)AUG 25 4 PM - 8 PM West End Farmers Market (946 S. 25th St.)SEPT 7 8 AM - 12 PM 2nd Annual SKSEPT 12 Give for Good Louisville (24-Hour Fundraiser)SEPT 19 6 PM - 7:30 PM Community Feedback MeetingSEPT 21 2 PM - 6 PM 5th Annual Vegan Cook OffOCT 12 Fall Festival hosted by Youth Advisory Council (2339 Date St)OCT 15 Bless the Block Registration OpensAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A discussion with Dr. Karl Besel of St. Joseph University on his paper "Racial Justice in the Nonprofit Sector: Addressing Nonprofit Sustainability in Diverse Communities." Interesting findings for nonprofits at the local level.
This week's show is all about birds and our role in protecting them! Listen in as we sit down to discuss the Lights Out Louisville campaign (http://www.lightsoutlouisville.org/) with four members of the Louisville Audubon Society Board: President Brandon McQueen, and three members of the Conservation Committee: Retired UofL Biology professor, Margaret Carreiro, Mary Beth Nevulis & Mary Yandell.The Louisville Audubon Society (https://www.louisvilleaudubon.org/) reminds you that peak Fall Bird Migration occurs from August to October. Please consider participating in LIGHTS OUT LOUISVILLE to make your home, neighborhood, and our city more bird-friendly; and join us for the Louisville Audubon Society's launch event of Lights Out Louisville at the Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (The event is free, but space is limited; so register at https://www.lfpl.org/events/23463) WHAT IT IS: Lights Out Louisville is a Louisville Audubon conservation program intended to minimize light pollution in our city to protect migrating birds during key months and times every spring and fall.WHY IT MATTERS: Millions—even billions—of birds are killed each year in the U.S. due to collisions with artificially lit buildings as they migrate over cities, including Louisville. By minimizing light pollution from residential and commercial structures, our city joins the growing international effort to reduce these numbers.WHY YOU SHOULD CARE: Creating bird-friendly communities by going Lights Out benefits us all, from commercial real estate owners/operators to local businesses and residents. Benefits include energy cost savings, contributions to Louisville’s sustainability and conservation goals, and more.AT THE EVENT: Attendees will learn more about this initiative, view a short documentary about a Lights Out success story, and have the opportunity to ask a panel of Kentucky-based experts questions on light pollution and energy efficiency. → CAN’T MAKE THE EVENT? YOU CAN STILL SHOW SUPPORT! • Your organization can join this local conservation effort—it’s as easy as flipping a switch. • Pledge to go Lights Out from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., every night in April and May, and in September and October. Individuals and Homeowners pledge at https://www.lightsoutlouisville.org/residents-homeowners-pledge-to-go-lights-out/ Businesses and Organizations pledge at https://www.lightsoutlouisville.org/buildings_commercial-pledge-to-go-lights-out/• Contact the Louisville Audubon Society (louisvilleaudubon@gmail.com) for more information or to discuss future partnerships and events.With your support, we can make a difference in our city, and the world, by minimizing needless bird injuries and deaths, reducing energy use, and protecting views of the night sky.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
Did the Trump administration purposefully target international Muslims during the COVID pandemic? Should gain-of-function research on microorganisms be outlawed? What did the pandemic reveal about the American healthcare system? And do these things (and other issues) warrant a non-partisan congressional commission to investigate the US response to COVID? Then, we review the state-of-the-climate. Are we going to be able to limit global warming to only 2 degrees? And what is the 'global climate tipping-point' that we might surpass as early as 2032?‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find the Bookery Cincy at https://www.bookerycincy.com/ or on IG @bookerycincy. To find info about the Bookstore Crawl visit FB at Cincy Bookstore Crawl.This week we chat with Sierra Hollabaugh, one of the co-owners and founders of Bookery Cincy, an independent bookstore located in Cincinnati, OH. When Amy went to Cincinnati recently, she met Sierra so we thought it would be nice if everyone got to know a little more about the bookstore as well as a cool October event, the Cincy Bookstore Crawl, which includes 16 small bookstores in the area. Cincinnati is a great place for a weekend visit, and the bookstore crawl just makes it an even more appealing location. We talk about the resurgence of the independent brick and mortar bookstore, what it’s like running a small business when you have young kids, and what visitors can expect if they come to Cincy for the Bookstore Crawl which is the weekend of Oct 4-6. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Orbital by Samantha Harvey2- American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis3- Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis4- Sociopath by Patric Gagne5- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 6- Bel Canto by Ann Patchett7- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett8- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin9- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle10- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell11- Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan12- Trust by Hernan Diaz13- In the Distance by Hernan Diaz14- The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt15- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Elias Eells @eliaseells - The West Passage by Jared Pechaček16- Cocktails and Consoles by Elias Eells17- All the Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby18- Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby19- Sandwich by Catherine Newman20- We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman21- Waiting for Birdy: A Year of Frantic Tedium, Neurotic Angst, and the Wild Magic of Growing a Family by Catherine Newman22- A Heart That Works by Rob DelaneyMedia mentioned--1- American Psycho (2000, Netflix)2- Catastrophe (2015-2019, Prime Video)3- Art is Not a Luxury with Ethan Hawke - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeCuqtFKLHI4- Utah Book Ban -Utah recently banned 13 books by 7 authors from all public schools in the state. https://apnews.com/article/utah-school-book-ban-d7345be6a89cfa6cd2cb5ddd25fca700
In this episode, Victoria Strange (my occasional guest and co-host) reports on what she has uncovered about V.P. Harris's running mate, Tim Walz. Next, I discuss with Victoria the current state of our nation's election officials, who have been leaving in droves after the traumatic events of 2020 that they experienced first hand in the wake of Trump's disproven claims of election fraud. Finally, we make appeals to listeners to sign up to become poll workers for the Nov. 5th, 2024 election and to donate during the one-day Give4Good extravaganza happening on Sept. 12.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, puts on his overalls for a chat with Purdue University professor of agronomy, Laura Bowling. Laura is the hydrologist working in collaboration with others at Purdue’s Agronomy Center for Research and Education (ACRE) (https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/acre/index.html). The team is addressing an issue that Midwestern farmers are increasingly facing with climate chaos: drought tolerance. Adequate rainfall has spared most of the Midwest from drought conditions (https://www.drought.gov/) so far this summer. However, in the future, farmers must be prepared, placing an importance on tools that manage dry periods throughout the growing season. Purdue’s Drainage Water Recycling project (https://transformingdrainage.org/), based at (ACRE), works to capture drainage water to prevent downstream flow and redirect it back to fields during drier conditions later in the growing season. Through drip irrigation–lines that run directly beneath crop rows–water and fertilizers are placed precisely as needed. Laura Bowling, professor of agronomy, estimates that the program will reduce nitrate going downstream by 30-40%. While Shaun Casteel, professor of agronomy, notes that soybean production has increased around four to six bushels since the project’s beginning. This collaboration has resulted in major developments for the reutilization of runoff, the moisture stability of corn and an increase in crop production. The Purdue team, Bowling, Casteel, Daniel Quinn (assistant professor of agronomy specializing in corn production), Keith Cherkauer (direct of the Indiana Water Resource Research Center and professor of agricultural and biological engineering) and Juan Sesmero (professor of agricultural economics) is continuing to refine their system to maximize the water recycling and nutrient supply, as well as benefit Midwestern farmers throughout drought seasons. For more information, please view Purdue College of Agriculture’s story: https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2024/06/maximizing-midwest-drought-resilience-through-sustainable-solutions.htmlAs 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.orgThe 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 Truth to Power, we bring you the final highlights from our live broadcast from the 5th Annual Bluegrass VegFest held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of this year’s VegFest, providing wall-to-wall live coverage. Tune in for a sample of Kentuckiana’s Largest Vegan Food Festival - a free public event produced by Bluegrass Veg, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, featuring 30,000 sq ft of marketplace halls at the Mellwood Art Center. Learn more at https://bluegrassvegfest.comIn this sixth hour of our broadcast, we spoke with Forward Radio volunteers who were enjoying meeting people at VegFest and we shared with you the final keynote and cooking demo, featuring Adriena Dame, the former owner of LOVAFARE, a vegan cafe that once nestled in the Highlands, serving up scrumptious plant-based delights (healthy, gluten-free, soy-free, low-glycemic, primarily oil-free). Hearty bean-based LOVApatties and sandwich spreads/sauces were their specialties. Desserts became neighborhood favorites, and they made a mean Sassy Kale Salad and Nacho Feast. Her lively talk is titled “Sexy Systems + Lemon Blondies: A Healer’s Quickie Guide to Scrumptious Self-Care Solutions.”Adriena is the founder of HighVibe Mettaverse, where people come for deep and abiding expressions of loving kindness through bodywork, energy healing, intuitive readings, and vitality coaching. HVM is also home to Louisville’s only Thai Metta Bodywork Academy; HighVibe School of Integrative Massage & Bodywork, which is a pre-licensure program for aspiring massage therapists, and a variety of continuing education and personal growth workshops. The company serves a national and international audience using virtual platforms.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Shameka Parrish-Wright (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 3. She assumed office on November 13th, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027. An article published by Louisville Public Media titled “From activist to lawmaker: Shameka Parrish-Wright is the newest Metro council member and penned by Roberto Roldan Dec. 26, 2023 states “Wright came to public prominence as a leader in the 2020 racial justice protests in Louisville that followed the police killing of Breonna Taylor. She was already serving on numerous nonprofit boards. She’s currently the executive director of VOCAL-KY, an advocacy group focused on ending mass incarceration, homelessness and the War on Drugs.
Ruth is joined by Victoria Strange and Melissa Morgenson to flesh out 2024 Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Vice-Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance. They also tackle the two proposed Constitutional amendments up for a vote in this election on the Kentucky ballot.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we’re going “boldly where no man has gone before.” Yes–that’s right into space. Books Mentioned in This Episode:1- The Most Precious of Cargoes by Jean-Claude Grumberg2- The Paris Affair by Maureen Marshall3- A Five Start Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Stephanie Affinito @affinitolit - The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood4- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card5- Leviathan Wakes by James SA Corey6- Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal7- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus8- Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar9- Orbital by Samantha Harvey10- The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm11- A Rovers Story by Jasmine Warga12- Old Man’s War by John Scalzi 13- Bright Objects by Ruby Todd14- Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir15- A Quantum Life by Hakeem Oluseyi and Joshua HorwitzMedia mentioned--1- Constellation (Apple+, 2024)2- Zone of Interest (HBOMax, 2023)3- Cat Video Fest--http://www.catvideofest.com4- For All Mankind (Apple+, 2019)5- The Expanse (Prime Video, 2015)6- Spaceman of Bohemia (Netflix, 2024)7- Literature as an Olympic Sport - https://lithub.com/did-you-know-that-poetry-used-to-be-an-actual-olympic-sport/
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, sharpens his pencils for a Back To School special with Erin McClish, mother of three, middle school teacher, and environmental educator! Erin does Kentucky-focused Eco-Ag Education through Wild Commonwealth LLC. Learn more at https://wildcommonwealth.com Or find her on social media at https://facebook.com/wildcommonwealth or https://instagram.com/wildcommonwealthTune in for a great conversation about urban environmental education in Louisville; how amazing birds and snakes are; and kids, their phones, and the adults who love to complain but don't step in!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Barry Zalph, retired engineer and founding director of Bicycling Louisville. Mr. Zalph also worked on Sustainability Energy and Transportation issues for the Louisville KY, Air Pollution Control District. Mr. Zalph discusses the recent 10 year reunion of the Network Center For Community Change. Recorded Sunday August 4, 2024, 6PM.
Hosted by Paul Hoppe, Doctors Mike Flynn and Eugene Shively with their guests. Doctors Timir Banerjee, Doris Mann, and Mark Hudson from SPAVA (Society for the Prevention of Aggressiveness and Violence Among Adolescents)
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you more highlights from our live broadcast from the 5th Annual Bluegrass VegFest held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of this year’s VegFest, providing wall-to-wall live coverage. Tune in for a sample of Kentuckiana’s Largest Vegan Food Festival - a free public event produced by Bluegrass Veg, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, featuring 30,000 sq ft of marketplace halls at the Mellwood Art Center. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.comIn this fifth hour of our broadcast, we gave you a sample of the many plant-based treats on offer and shared with you the Panel discussion on Raining Plant-Powered Kids! It’s one thing to choose to eat plant-based yourself, but what about raising kids on just plants? Vegucated documentary filmmaker and vegan family cookbook author Marisa Miller Wolfson moderates this panel of fellow vegan mom panelists from the region to help answer all your questions about the ins and outs of vegan parenting.Marisa Miller Wolfson is a Kentuckiana native who grew up on the banks of the Ohio River in Evansville, Indiana before moving to New York City, where she became a vegan over 20 years ago. She is the writer-director of Vegucated, an award-winning documentary that has screened at over a dozen film festivals worldwide and won several awards, including best documentary at its worldwide premiere at the Toronto Independent Film Festival before becoming a digital bestseller and running on Netflix. The mother of two vegans since birth, she co-wrote The Vegucated Family Table, the first mainstream cookbook and guidebook for raising vegan littles. She lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with her husband, children, three rescued cats and rescued goldfish.THE PANELISTS Chef Kristina J. Addington owns Louisville vegan restaurant, V-Grits, and is mom to 5 year old Andrew, a proud vegan kiddo and hero for the animals since birth. Nancy “Sultra” Smith is a vegan mother, chef, entrepreneur, and hip hop artist. Her passion for vegan cuisine led her to open two former beloved local vegan cafes - Flora Kitchenette and Café Zinho. She and her husband have raised four vegan children into adulthood, imparting their knowledge and love for plant-based living to the next generation. Christine Beyer has been vegan for 12 years. She and her husband are raising two vegan children and together they manage Vegans of Evansville Indiana on Facebook. She is a passionate activist for animals and encourages others through her advocacy to go vegan. Quiana Counts' family has been vegan for almost nine years. She has four children, aged 14, 9, 7, and 3. Her youngest two have been vegan since birth. Finding new vegan dishes to make is something they love and enjoy doing as a family. On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
Patty and Brian discuss some ideas about critical thinking expertise and examine three popular thinkers who claim to possess critical thinking expertise.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Jean Duffy at her website www.jeanduffy.com or on IG @soccergranniesbook. Sarahlyn Bruck can be found at her website www.sarahlynbruck.com or on IG @saralynbruck.If you can’t get enough of sports and global camaraderie watching the Paris Summer Olympics on your TV screens, we have an interview for you today to scratch that itch even more; books that include women’s soccer. In Season 10, we did a dual-interview with two authors who wrote Jane Austen-inspired books: AH Kim and Melodie Edwards. It was so much fun, we thought we would do it again. This time, though, we’re pairing two women who wrote books related to soccer. Sarahlyn Bruck is the author of several novels; her most recent is titled Light of the Fire, which is about two adult women who were connected by soccer in high school. Jean Duffy’s debut nonfiction book is titled Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World, about older women who play recreational soccer. These two writers, who both have an abiding love of the game, were down with joining each other and us to chat about their respective books. While these books on the surface deal with soccer, they ultimately address friendship and teamwork, the elements of the game that change lives for the better. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Light of the Fire by Sarahlyn Bruck2- Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World by Jean Duffy3- The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives by Kelcey Ervick4- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover, Patricia @patriciapluggedin - Funny Story by Emily Henry5- I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak6- Anna Bright is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall7- Invisible Women: Exploring Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez8- Magonia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller9-Know My Name by Chanel Miller10- Starter Villain by John Scalzi11- Old Man's War by John ScalziMedia mentioned—1- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)2- Trying (2024, Apple+)3- Catastrophe (2015, Amazon Prime)4- The Dropout (2022, Hulu)Our Episode with Kelcey Ervick about her graphic memoir, The Keeper -https://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/s9ep200-creativity-keeper-with-guest-kelcey-ervick-121323/
Sadly, this will serve as the final program of Veterans For Peace Radio Hour on Louisville's Forward Radio. Thanks for all of your support over the years and please keep listening to all the other excellent programming on the station that addresses issues of war, peace, and justice! Tune in at 106.5fm and http://forwardradio.org
In the leadup to a presentation by renowned author David P. Gushee at the Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, Jordan Conley (co-pastor) and church member Grady Throneberry discuss the origins and current expressions of Christian nationalism in the U.S. and globally. This is the subject of Dr. Gushee's book "Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies" and will be the subject of his talk on Aug. 17th 2024.
Dr. Camara Douglas, acquired his PhD, from the University of Louisville. His Ph.D. is in Pan African Studies (2022). He hold a BA from UofL in Sociology. His research focus areas are , the disproportionate education achievement levels for African Americans in K-12 public schools with a focus on teacher bias. Additional research includes an examination of the historic trends of redlining which caused generations of African American students to live in under developed communities, attend under developed school, leading them to receive disproportionate educations when compared to their white counterparts.Dr. Camara Douglas has also had the pleasure of conducting JCPS professional development panel sessions. Each session discussed civil rights in the south with specific interest on the movement's association with Louisville, KY. Prior to Dr. Camara Douglas' acceptance as a full professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, he was a Community Outreach Specialist at the Russell community; A Place of Promise with a focus on homeownership and community collective ownership As a part of Cities United which does national Community integration.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, gets cookin’ with two new friends from the Nutrition Education Program at Jefferson County Extension. Tune in as we talk eating sustainably on a budget with:Lakesha Reams, Senior Nutrition Education Program AssistantLakesha has been a vegetarian for 3 years and loves eating more than she does cooking. She loves going to vendor and food events, and all things nutrition. Her dream is to own 10 acres of land and homestead.Taylor Candey, Nutrition Education Program AssistantTaylor loves all things public health and she is passionate about food equity and community growth. Get ideas for eating healthy and sustainably on a budget, including tips on growing your own food and how this can supplement food budgets and improve mental and physical health through physical activity and connecting with nature and food. You’ll also learn how the program helps to address food insecurity, access, & equity in our communities. Learn more at https://PlanEatMove.com or https://www.myplate.govYou can also call the Cooperative Extension office for tips, guidance, soil testing, pest identification and management, etc.:Jefferson County Nutrition Education Program4200 Gardiner View Ave502-442-2035 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Many experts believe the White House reopened the economy too quickly at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, as death rates increased 5-fold afterwards. Was racism behind Donald Trump's decision on this? Who else was hurt by the pandemic? And at the end of the show, Scott Miller tells us what we can see in the night sky during the month of August.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you more highlights from our live broadcast from the 5th Annual Bluegrass VegFest held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of this year’s VegFest, providing wall-to-wall live coverage. Tune in for a sample of Kentuckiana’s Largest Vegan Food Festival - a free public event produced by Bluegrass Veg, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, featuring 30,000 sq ft of marketplace halls at the Mellwood Art Center. Learn more at https://bluegrassvegfest.comIn this fourth hour of our broadcast, we heard from Robert Cheeke, who has been the face of vegan bodybuilding for the past two decades. He has spent his career working tirelessly to prove that you can build muscle and have a world-class physique eating a plant-based diet. He is the author of the books Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, Plant-Based Muscle, the New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete, and his latest, The Impactful Vegan, was released on June 25, 2024. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding,” growing the industry from infancy in 2002, to where it is today. As a natural bodybuilding champion, Robert is considered one of VegNews magazine's Most Influential Vegan Athletes. He tours around the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder. Robert is the founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness and maintains the website VeganBodybuilding.com. He is a regular contributor to Forks Over Knives, The Center for Nutrition Studies, Vegan Strong, The Vegan Gym, and No Meat Athlete, is a former multi-sport athlete, and has followed a plant-based diet for more than 28 years. Robert lives in Colorado with his wife and two rescued Chihuahuas.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you the fourth pilot of a new program here on Forward Radio, Sacrifice Zones, hosted by Stretch. Tune in for an update to Dr. Lina Yassine's report a few weeks ago on the Access Hour. Lina is a Louisville endocrinologist who just returned from Jordan, where she was born. The title of her presentation is "No One, Nowhere, Is Safe In Gaza." Following the interview, Stretch sits down with fellow programmer Bob Cline to discuss the situation in Gaza and how it relates to inequities right here in the U.S.We all live in a Sacrifice Zone, separated only by how well insulated we are in settler colonial projects. Dr. Lina Yassine is a Palestinian who was born as a refugee in Jordan. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Jordan Medical school in Amman. She later on completed an internal Medicine residency and an Endocrinology fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She is currently practicing Endocrinology in Louisville, Kentucky, and is sometimes referred to as the sugar doctor.Please find below, some resources for further reading from Dr. Lina Yassine’s presentation on 7/13/24:https://www.democracynow.org/2024/6/28/headlines/house_of_representatives_votes_269_144_to_ban_state_department_from_citing_gaza_death_toll Rashida Talib’s reading into the Congressional Record of Palestinians killed and the al-Mawasi refugee shelter attack https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01169-3/fulltext Counting the Dead: Difficult But Essential https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/strikes-raids-and-incursions-seven-months-of-relentless-attacks-on-healthcare-in-palestine/
A discussion of Louisville's transportation problems and opportunities with a focus on mass transit and the Transit Authority of River City's (TARC) current budget problems.
In this cross-Atlantic exchange with our Sister City Community Station, Chapel FM in Leeds, England, the topics are the UK's July 4th, 2024 election results and reactions to them, as well as election processes and outcomes in both the UK and US. Moderated by Tony Macaluso, Arts Center Director at chapel FM, we hear from English teenagers Izzy, Nox, Julio, Amos and Josh. On the U.S. side, WFMP 106.5 FM programmers K.A. Owens (On the Edge with K.A. Owens) and Ruth Newman (Election Connection) are joined by James Moore, former U.S. Congressional candidate, author and occasional WFMP guest, as well as first year Canadian law student Ilyda.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Carter Wilson at his website www.carterwilson.com or on IG @carterwilsonauthor. You can also find his podcast Making It Up on all podcast platforms.This week we chat with Carter Wilson, a thriller writer and podcast host who lives in Colorado and who is the author of nine novels. His most recent is titled The Father She Went to Find, a story of Penny, a girl who suffered a brain injury at an early age that left her a savant with curious abilities. It was at this time that her father disappeared, but he has remained in contact via a birthday card every year. Until she turns 21. And that is the impetus she needs to go find him. This is a road trip/ scavenger hunt thrill ride that even has a few Stranger Things vibes. It’s set in the 1980s after all.Carter talks to us about why this book is different from all his others and his favorite TV thriller series he has watched this year. And we laugh when he tells us one of the reasons why someone might start writing a book.Books mentioned--1- The Father She Went to Find by Carter Wilson2- Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Yayoi Kusama (Penguin Classics) 20123- Deception at Diamond D Ranch by GR Stahl4- Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner5- Pines by Blake Crouch6- Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple7- Greenwood by Michael Christie8- My Mama, Cass: A Memoir by Owen Elliot-Kugell9- The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel by Douglas Brunt10- The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton11- The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton12- The Language of Love and Loss by Bart Yates13- The Five Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Iresha Jayasinghe @resh_bookstagram - Cinder Luna by Marie SoleilMovies and Series1- Where'd You Go Bernadette (2019)2- Shogun (Hulu, 2024)3- Ripley (Netflix, 2024)Links--1- Salted Brown Butter Krispie Treats recipe - https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/11/salted-brown-butter-crispy-treats/2-Yayoi Kusama Exhiition - https://www.speedmuseum.org/yayoi-kusama-infinity-mirrored-room-lets-survive-forever/3- Rediscovered Books in Boise, ID - https://www.rdbooks.org/4- Free Little Art Galleries (FLAGS) - https://freelittleartgalleries.art/
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, serves the tea about a brand new program that the Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC) is launching this week called Green Tea Talks! Listen in as we check-in with Stuart Ungar, Executive Director of the LSC, and Sarah Pierce, Housing & Energy Affordability Program Coordinator with the Metropolitan Housing Coalition (http://metropolitanhousing.org and https://everyhomelou.org/) and a 2021 graduate of UofL's Sustainability Master's program.Green Tea Talks is a bit different in that the LSC’s aim is to expand its circle and reach out to more of our community. The first one will also be the LSC's first Energy Efficiency and Affordability Fair on Saturday, July 27th from noon-3pm at the Shawnee Community Center, 607 S 37th St. It will focus on how to save money by making your home more energy efficient. The LSC is partnering with the Metropolitan Housing Coalition to host the Fair, and featured organizations will include Project Warm, LG&E We Care, Louisville Climate Action Network, and Louisville Water Company. Organizations will provide information on how to lower your energy bill for qualified LG&E customers. You will learn about:• No cost weatherization services• How to lower your energy bill• Sustainable and efficient energy• Inflation Reduction Act IncentivesFree weatherization kits, utility bill payment assistance, & refreshments available!More information on Green Tea Talks is here: https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/greenteatalksAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews former journalist, and retired schoolteacher Ivonne Rovira. Topic: United States President Joe Biden decides not to run for re-election. Rovira discusses the true reason Biden was pushed out.Recorded Sunday July 21, 2024, 5PM.
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from our live broadcast from the 5th Annual Bluegrass VegFest held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of this year’s VegFest, providing wall-to-wall live coverage. Tune in for a sample of Kentuckiana’s Largest Vegan Food Festival - a free public event produced by Bluegrass Veg, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, featuring 30,000 sq ft of marketplace halls at the Mellwood Art Center. Learn more at https://bluegrassvegfest.comIn this third hour of our broadcast, we caught up with some of the plant-based vendors, including learning about vegan kefir with KFR, and the latest innovations coming from Louisville Vegan Jerky in Shelby Pakr. We also bring you the incredible insights of keynote speaker, bestselling author, animal advocate, and founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, Victoria Moran. Victoria has been vegan for 40 years and is the author of twelve books including the iconic Main Street Vegan and the international bestseller, Creating a Charmed Life. She hosts the Main Street Vegan Podcast and the Main Street Vegan Salon, streaming on UnchainedTV. Victoria is also the founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy, training vegan lifestyle coaches and educators since 2012. She appeared twice on Oprah, was voted Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50 in 2016, and long ago before either was even vegetarian, Paul McCartney bought Victoria a drink. On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.So back during Season 10 we flew to Los Angeles, California for the LA Times Festival of Books, which was held on the campus of USC. We were able to meet our bookish friend, Jennifer Caloyeras from the Books Are My People podcast; hear cool authors and audiobook narrators speak; and visit some awesome places in LA. Amy is usually the one who reads around the places she is visiting, although she is apparently rubbing off on me because I’m finding myself doing it too. We decided to make an episode centered around Los Angeles/Hollywood reads.Books Discussed in This Episode:1- Everything I Learned, I Learned In a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin2- The Copenhagen Trilogy by Tove Ditlevsen3- The Library Book by Susan Orlean4- A 5 Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Lauren Becker @laurenashleybecker- Elephant and Castle by Hannah Ledford5- Devil in a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins series) by Walter Mosley6- The Monstrous Misses Mai by Van Hoang7- Love & Saffron by Kim Fay8- Daytime Drama by Sarahlyn Bruck9- Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem10- California Dreamin: The True Story of the Mamas and Papas by Michelle Phillips12- Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis13- Black Dahlia by James Ellroy14- The People of Paper by Salvador Plascencia15- Tortilla Curtain by TC Boyle16- Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor17- Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor18- Icebreaker by Hannah Grace19- Wildfire by Hannah GraceMovies mentioned--Feast of Death (documentary about James Ellroy) - 2001Articles mentioned--100 Best Books of the 21st Century - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.htmlEpisodes mentioned--1- https://www.perksofbeingabooklover.com/episodes/kim-vidrine2- https://www.perksofbeingabooklover.com/episodes/shakespeare
Joel Edward Goza is a Professor of Ethics and the Director of Academic Partnerships at the Historically Black College, Simmons College of Kentucky. In addition, Joel offers Simmons’ courses in Kentucky Prisons.Joel is the author of two books: "America’s Unholy Ghosts: The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics" as well as "Rebirth of a Nation: Reparations and Remaking America." Joel has also published in The Hill, The Houston Chronicle, The Louisville Courier Journal, Religion News Service, Salon, and Salon. Before focusing on writing and teaching, Joel worked in urban redevelopment and community activism for over a decade. Joel is a graduate of Wheaton College and received his Master’s of Divinity from Duke University and a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Policy at the University of Texas.
Forty percent of the COVID19 deaths in the US (as of February, 2021) were preventable, according to an analysis published in the respected journal 'The Lancet'. On our last episode we covered things that the U.S. got 'correct' during the COVID19 pandemic. This week we discuss what policies could have been done better!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
A discussion of the Louisville low income housing shortage by examining the 2024 Louisville Metro Government Housing Needs Assessment report. A look also at the national housing problem.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, hugs some trees with Morgan Grubbs, Volunteer & Programs Director with TreesLouisville (http://treeslouisville.org), which has a new home in Smoketown and is looking forward to marking its 10th birthday next year! Tune in for a vital conversation about the value of trees, particularly in an urban setting, and the role they play in mitigating Louisville’s extreme Urban Heat Island effect.We also discuss the importance of not just planting trees, but investing the time and resources into properly maintain trees over the years, and thus prolong their life and maximize the services they provide. We discuss proper mulching, watering and pruning, which is a task they seek volunteer help with throughout the summer.You’ll also get a sneak peek into the 2024 Louisville Tree Week coming up October 12-20th; and learn about the public process currently underway to develop the first ever Louisville Tree Plan! Learn more and take the survey at https://www.louisvilletreeplan.org/Finally, we discuss MSD Reforestation Grants for landowners in Jefferson County (up to $8000) which are open for application July 1st - August 1st (https://louisvillemsd.org/trees); and you can propose a Tree Planting Project: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKvqg4aPfFbgblc7WVWHiirdjZCSSgAudbNF_DQNM9C65v1w/viewformAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Thomas Lambert, Professor of Economics at the Univ. of Louisville, discusses his research into the economic and social reasons for worker angst in today's economy and their co-option into the ranks of far right populists and growing support for authoritarian leaders, such as Trump. His recent paper titled "Displaced Worker Angst and Far Right Populism" is soon to be a chapter in a book.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Mai Corland on IG @maicorland as well as at her website at https://meredithireland.wordpress.comThis episode begins Season 11 for us–we’ve got over 200 episodes under our belts and are back to bring you more. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that fantasy is big right now, and we discovered a fun fantasy that feels like an Ocean’s 11 type romp with multiple characters trying to take down a king. The book is titled Five Broken Blades and it is written by Mai Corland. We were delighted to speak with her a couple weeks back, especially since she is now an international bestselling author. And in fact, while recording this episode you will hear Mai receiving some good news. While some people might let this success go to their heads, Mai is down-to-earth and gets entirely too much pleasure poking fun at her new status. We chat about the fantasy series she can’t stop recommending, why writing middle grade and YA novels was such good prep for pacing in her new romantic fantasy, and how riding the subway opened up her world as a teen.Books Discussed In This Episode:1- Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland2- Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland3- You Are Here: Connected Flights edited by Ellen Oh 4- Emma and the Love Spell by Meredith Ireland5- The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland6- Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse7- Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse8- The Jane City trilogy by Fonda Lee9- The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent10- 5 Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Marné Deranger @readerbythewater - Sandwich by Catherine Newman11- Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives by Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett12- Such Charming Liars by Karen McManus13- One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus14- The Cousins by Karen McManus15- Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson
JP Lyninger is a proud JCPS graduate of duPont Manual High School, as well as the University of Louisville. After graduation from UofL, JP became a long-time activist and organizer, fighting for a better Louisville at protests against police violence, anti-war rallies, direct actions, and standing in solidarity with workers on picket lines. In 2022, he served as campaign manager for Shelby Park resident Robert LeVertis Bell’s campaign for State Representative. Later, JP managed Access For All KY’s “No On 2” campaign, helping defeat Amendment 2’s permanent ban on abortion access in Kentucky. He also served three terms as co-chair of Louisville DSA. J.P. Lyninger is the newly elected Louisville Metro Council member representing Jefferson County's district 6.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, puts down his shovel to catch up with the Urban Ag Coalition (https://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow/), one of Forward Radio’s proud Community Partners! Listen in as we get our hands dirty and get down in the weeds with some amazing urban growers here in Louisville: 1. Sara Beth Sammons is Supervisor for the Jefferson Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, and a landscape architect & urban homesteader;2. Mark Robbins is a Farmer with Sacred Earth Community Garden; a member of the Louisville Urban League Farm Cohort; and maker of delicious juices;3. Tevon Terry is also a Farmer with Sacred Earth Community Garden; but he also works for Change Today, Change Tomorrow; and a member of the Rural-Urban Exchange; and 4. Bethany Pratt is an urban farmer; a Local Food System Specialist with UK Extension; and a berry and chicken enthusiastWe ask this amazing panel of growers what it takes to be an “urban farmer” and what are some of the challenges facing urban farming in Louisville? We also discuss FSA services & getting a farm number for your property; what are some of your favorite things to grow?; and what are some resources in town to support urban agriculture.Tune in, also, for a quick peek at the The People’s Summit on Food Systems and Urban Agriculture: Food Vision 2030, coming up on Friday & Saturday, August 16-17 and Friday, September 13th, hosted by Food in Neighborhoods. The program includes local food justice tours on Friday (8/16) and Saturday (8/17), each of which involve a volunteer agricultural work component in the morning, a group lunch, and an additional site visit in the afternoon. The tours will raise awareness about local success stories with building grassroots solutions to food insecurity and food apartheid, opening space for inspiration, networking, popular education, and skill sharing among participants. The People’s Summit culminates in a full day of participatory conference proceedings on Friday, September 13, which will include general plenary sessions, a variety of thematic workshops, and informal spaces for art and dialogue with sponsors. Learn more and register now at https://foodinneighborhoods.org/peoples-summit/We also learn about the new West End Farmers Market, hosted by Change Today, Change Tomorrow. It is biweekly on Sundays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, May 19th through September 8th, in Parkland at 25th and Date Street, and the next one is coming up this Sunday, July14th!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Professor Pete Fosl of Transylvania University in Kentucky. Professor Fosl is the Director of the Philosophy, Politics and Economic unit at Transylvania University.He is the former Director of the KY Labor Institute and former Editor of Forsooth. Topics: the economy, inflation and labor.Recorded Friday July 5, 2024, 1PM.
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you more highlights from the second hour of our live broadcast from the 5th Annual Bluegrass VegFest held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of this year’s VegFest, providing wall-to-wall live coverage. Tune in for a sample of Kentuckiana’s Largest Vegan Food Festival - a free public event produced by Bluegrass Veg, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, featuring 30,000 sq ft of marketplace halls at the Mellwood Art Center. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.comIn this second hour of our broadcast, we caught up with some Forward Radio volunteers staffing our booth at VegFest and we spoke with a representative from Second Chances Wildlife Rehab Center. We also bring you the incredible insights of keynote speaker and Holistic Nutritionist, Dr. Ruby Lathon. Ruby is an engineer who turned holistic nutritionist after healing herself of thyroid cancer by drastically changing her lifestyle through a plant-based diet. She was featured in the hit documentary, What the Health and the newly released documentary, They’re Trying to Kill Us. Dr. Lathon now teaches others how to re-engineer their health and live disease free.Dr. Lathon is an inspirational and sought-after speaker on motivation and natural healing. She teaches other about the benefits and power of plant-based nutrition through health conferences, workshops, vegan cooking classes, consultations and coaching programs. Dr. Lathon served as Nutrition Policy Manager at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, where she developed and led a national grassroots campaign to advocate legislation for more healthful, plant-based meal options in the National School Lunch Program. She is the host of "The Veggie Chest," plant-based cooking show aired on Washington’s DCTV. On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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
***We are on summer hiatus but will be back with an all new episode next week! Happy Reading!This week we are talking all about journeys. Whether they be physical or mental, we whisk you away in a good book. Choose from 10 book recommendations from Carrie and Amy for when you're ready to be on the move.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod andFB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books Mentioned in this Episode1- How to Read Novels Like a Professor by Thomas Foster2- American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang3- Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer4- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot5- The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor by Aubrey Hartman6- The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester (The Surgeon of Crowthorne)7- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce8- Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Lauren Artress9- Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende10- Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie11- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster12- Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer13- What the Ermine Saw: The Extraordinary Journey of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Most Mysterious Portrait by Eden Collinsworth14- News of the World by Paulette Jilles15- Enemy Women by Paulette Jilles16- Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier17- The Road Towards Home by Corinne Demas18- A Pearl in a Storm: How I Found my Heart in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean by Tori Murden McClure19- The Gran Tour: Travels with My Elders by Ben Aitken20- Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker21- Cosmic Cats and Fantastic Furballs by Mary Turzillo22- Your Cat and Other Space Aliens by Mary Turzillo23- Mars is No Place for Children by Mary Turzillo5 Star Book Recommendation by a Book Lover1- Empire Of A Vampire by Jay Christoff recommended by Tiffany K., Omaha, NE. Instagram @chaiteaandbooksareallineedShows/Movies watched—1- American Born Chinese (Disney+, 2023)2- Annihilation (Netflix, 2018)3- The Professor and the Madman (2019)Labirynth Locatorwww.labyrinthlocator.comBookish NewsArticle about Henrietta Lacksapnews.com/article/henrietta-l…efa34c9b79a544f0729
Host Paul Hoppe and cohosts Drs. Mike Flynn and Gene Shively, with their guest Dr. Don Henderson continue the series on Private Equity in healthcare.
Victoria Strange joins host, Ruth Newman, to take a peak into elaborate plans for a 2025 Trump White House. Entitled "Project 2025" and produced by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, with contributions from former Trump appointees, this is a Presidential Transition blueprint that reconfigures the Executive Branch of government to place it under direct presidential control. What this means for our democracy is discussed and lamented. Later on in the program a talk, originally broadcast in January of 2024, by Election Connection host Ruth Newman, gives an encouraging perspective on where global cities are headed as they increasingly join forces to battle anti-democratic authoritarianism and to implement measures for greening their cityscapes.
This week on the Access Hour, we bring you the third edition of a new program by Stretch that we are piloting called "Sacrifice Zones." This week's program features a conversation with Khalid Awad, a native of Beit Ommer, in the West Bank, Palestine. Khalid has organized peace dialogues between students from Palestine and Israeli universities. He has a Masters in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Professor Joshua A. Douglas teaches and researches election law and voting rights, civil procedure, constitutional law, and judicial decision making at the University of Kentucky school of law. He is the author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, a popular press book that provides hope and inspiration for a positive path forward on voting rights. His second popular press book, The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights, has now been published.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, takes a seat in the common area for a great conversation about building community through cohousing! Listen in as we dialogue with Don Reinhardt, Outreach Director for Louisville Cohousing (https://www.louisvillecohousing.com/). Since the beginning of humankind, people lived with their extended families in communities where many tasks and resources were shared. Villages were structured in a way that encouraged more daily interaction.It is still that way in many places in the world. But here in the United States, especially, since World War, our neighborhoods have typically been designed for the nuclear family in a way that encourages less interaction. Isolation has become one of the most prominent public health issues of our time. We are more self-sufficient, but are we really? In 1940, an estimated 8 percent of Americans lived alone in their household. Now, 40 million Americans currently live alone, accounting for 30% of American households. And loneliness, according to the surgeon general, has been found to have the same negative health impact as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Revived models of the village, namely Cohousing, can provide a way to plan for a healthier and more sustainable way of living, where neighbors design their village together and support each other more. Learn more and get connected with Louisville Cohousing at https://www.louisvillecohousing.com/Don is a native Kentuckian who graduated from Northern Kentucky University in the early 1980’s with a degree in Psychology. Don currently lives in Campbellsburg, KY, where he returned to his home state in 2017 after 25 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work has included careers in mental health, information technology, and construction management, with over 30 years of experience in all levels of residential construction. He became interested in intentional community early in his career while studying at NKU.Don has lived in two Cohousing communities on the West Coast, and through all of his work he has carried a lifelong passion for combining Social Ventures with Housing Solutions. As a housing consultant, Don is currently partnered with nonprofit organizations in Louisville with missions of providing Affordable Housing for persons who have been marginalized. He has worked primarily with the Mattingly Edge, and a new non-profit start-up, Inclusive Housing Solutions, to launch Louisville Cohousing. In cooperation with Hope Dittmeier and Broke Crum at Mattingly Edge, and Mathilde Berthe at STUDIO co+hab, a cohousing architectural firm, and Frank Schwartz, a social worker, he recently spearheaded a grassroots effort by citizens who are part of Louisville Cohousing to get Cohousing included in the final draft of Mayor Greenberg’s My Louisville Home Plan for 15,000 new Affordable Housing units by 2027. Don has family in Campbellsburg, Louisville, and Northern Kentucky. He has the dream of establishing Cohousing communities at each location.Listen to Don's earlier appearance on Forward Radio, when Don talked cohousing with Ruth Newman and K.A. Owens on April 3rd: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/access-hour-live-for-the-pledge-drive-cohousing-4-3-24As 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
To commemorate our 200th episode we are reviewing the most significant science story since we went on the air in 2018: the COVID19 pandemic. This week we are looking at the more positive aspects of the US response to the pandemic. After all, something like this could happen again. Then, Scott Miller discusses what we can see in the night sky in July.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic is by Kevin Macleod ('Wholesome') from freemusicarchive.org.
Host K.A. Owens comments on the June 27, 2024 televised debate between President of the United States Joe Biden and contender former President Donald J.Trump.Recorded Friday June 28, 2024.
Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor, providing wall-to-wall live coverage of the 5th Annual Bluegrass VegFest held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Tune in for a sample of Kentuckiana’s Largest Vegan Food Festival - a free public event produced by Bluegrass Veg, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, featuring 30,000 sq ft of marketplace halls at the Mellwood Art Center. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.comToday we bring you highlights from the first hour of our live broadcast from the 2024 Bluegrass VegFest, including a tour of the amazing variety of vegan food trucks, conversations with fellow Forward Radio volunteers who were staffing our booth, and the first keynote speaker of the day, Stuart Waldner, author of Escape The Meatrix: Eat Plants, Feel Great, and Save the Planet! Stuart is a Kentucky native who didn’t set out to be an activist. Growing up, he embraced the standard American diet until 1985, when he made a transformative shift to a 100% plant-based lifestyle. For years, Stuart quietly pursued his path while respecting others' choices. However, as he delved deeper into the statistical correlations between our dietary habits and global crises, he felt compelled to awaken people to the urgent need for change—for our health and the planet's well-being. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Matrix movie, Stuart invites everyone to choose the "red pill" and uncover the truth about our world. Since the release of his groundbreaking book in October 2022, he has been a sought-after guest on numerous podcasts and a featured speaker at prominent conferences and festivals. Learn more at https://stuartwaldner.com/This year’s VegFest was bigger and better than ever! Join us for a day of mouthwatering plant-based cuisine from over 20 incredible restaurants and food trucks. VegFest offers much more than just great food. Enjoy local craft beer and cocktails, listen to inspiring speakers, watch live cooking demos, and explore a large indoor marketplace packed with plant-based and cruelty-free products. Plus live music, educational exhibits and fun activities for kids. Best of all, admission is free! “Many of the world’s most pressing problems share a common cause – animal agriculture, which contributes to climate change, lifestyle diseases, global hunger, and animal suffering. Transforming the global food system by replacing animal products with plant-based and cultivated foods is a multiproblem solution.” - ProVeg International
We are on summer hiatus until July 10, 2024. Until then, please check out this episode about humor and books that made us laugh that originally aired April 2023.Did you know it is National Humor Month? Neither did we but now we do and so do you. Which means this week we are talking about books that make us laugh.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books We Mentioned:1- The Peripheral by William Gibson2- Foundation by Isaac Asimnov3- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw4- The Martian by Andy Weir5- The Alaskan Laundry by Brendan Jones6- Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson7- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate8- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate9- Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari10- Yearbook by Seth Rogen11- This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper12- The Guncle by Steven Rowley13- Why Don't You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It? A Mother's Suggestions by Patricia Marx; illustrated by Roz Chast14- Calypso by David Sedaris15- A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson16- Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel by Suzanne Roberts17- Dirtbag, Massachusetts by Isaac Fitzgerald18- She Is A Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran19- Sacred Geometry by Robert Lawlor20- Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis21- What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry22- Hestia Strikes A Match by Christine Grillo23- My Father's Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimers by Sandeep Jauhar24- Elf Dog and Owl Head by M.T. AndersonTV Series mentioned:1- The Peripheral (Amazon Prime 2023)2- Foundation (Apple+ 2021)Bookish Newswww.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/…olastic.html
Taking Advantage How Corporate Health Insurers Harm America’s Seniors 2024 - 06 - 24 by Forward Radio
Broadcast of a PNHP hosted a webinar highlighting the many ways that health insurance corporations harm seniors in so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans—from limiting their choice of doctor, to demanding sky-high out-of-pocket payments, to outright denying care.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to introduce you to our newest volunteer programmer here at Forward Radio, Deanna Rushing (aka “Stretch”). Deanna is the host of a new show called “Sacrifice Zones.” As she points out, we all live in a Sacrifice Zone, separated only by how well insulated we are in settler colonial projects. Stretch has already produced two excellent pilot programs for her new show. After we recorded our conversation, Deanna realized she made two factual errors and would like to correct the record: In fact, JCPS spent $17 million on the Evolv weapons detection systems (she said $7 million), and the Doctrine of Discovery was issued in the late 1400's (not the late 1500's, as she said). Deanna's first pilot is a conversation about the situation in Palestine with Dr. Lina Yassine, a Palestinian who was born as a refugee in Jordan. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Jordan Medical school in Amman. She later on completed an internal Medicine residency and an Endocrinology fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She is currently practicing Endocrinology in Louisville, Kentucky. Sometimes referred to as the sugar doctor. Listen at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/access-hour-sacrifice-zones-pilot-episode-1-dr-lina-yassine-6-19-24On the second pilot, premiering on Forward Radio later this week, Stretch interviews Noelle Tennis-Gulden about the Doctrine of Discovery and how it continues to influence the settler colonial mindset today. Listen at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/access-hour-sacrifice-zones-pilot-2-noelle-tennis-gulden-doctrine-of-discovery-6-26-24As 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.orgThe 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 Access Hour, we bring you the second pilot of a new program here on Forward Radio, Sacrifice Zones, hosted by Stretch. We all live in a Sacrifice Zone, separated only by how well insulated we are in settler colonial projects. This week's guest is Noelle Tennis-Gulden discussing the Doctrine of Discovery. Further resources on this topic include:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/books/review/the-hidden-roots-of-white-supremacy-robert-p-jones.html https://podcast.doctrineofdiscovery.org/ "The Land Is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery" by Sarah Augustine The coalition Sarah Augustine has created: https://dismantlediscovery.org/ https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/becoming-kin https://www.onondaganation.org/culture/wampum/two-row-wampum-belt-guswenta/ https://clas.osu.edu/sites/clas.osu.edu/files/Tuck and Yang 2012 Decolonization is not a metaphor.pdf https://danyaruttenberg.net/articles https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=9623f1c23b&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-3644799986503555030&th=190079833453fcb8&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8fsis95sN-GEz1plbWcaGgdozX6-j1d6IA3brsQFIyj1XDCYTcX0cDtYDhwVVMHcU52yXoYuCuYJ_i-0u7xTDFwPCIBKRalQq_DX5OPanxSdlTZMSvturzzLM&disp=emb&realattid=17911F4F-1156-45A6-BE51-F2C9623B3AFC https://ndncollective.org/land-back/ https://surj.org/resources/indigenous-solidarity/ https://um-insight.net/in-the-world/disasters-and-climate-change/sacred-sanctuary-the-fight-for-oak-flat/ https://www.zakperez.com/blog/what-is-calligraffiti/ https://www.hbo.com/exterminate-all-the-brutes The book “Exterminate All the Brutes” was written by Sven Lindquist https://belonging.berkeley.edu/belonging-without-othering https://plumvillage.org/books/living-buddha-living-christ https://justfaith.org/ https://cup.columbia.edu/book/living-in-indigenous-sovereignty/9781773632384 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
Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor, providing wall-to-wall live coverage, of the 5th Annual Bluegrass VegFest held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Mellwood Art Center. Tune in for a sample of Kentuckiana’s Largest Vegan Food Festival. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.comIn addition to mouthwatering plant-based cuisine from over 20 restaurants and food trucks, VegFest offers much more than just great food. Listen in as we talk to vendors & non-profits, and hear from inspiring speakers and a live cooking demo. 2024 Guest Speakers:STUART WALDNERAuthor of Escape The Meatrix: Eat Plants, Feel Great, and Save the Planet!Kentucky native Stuart Waldner didn’t set out to be an activist. Growing up, he embraced the standard American diet until 1985, when he made a transformative shift to a 100% plant-based lifestyle.As he delved deeper into the statistical correlations between our dietary habits and global crises, he felt compelled to awaken people to the urgent need for change—for our health and the planet's well-being.DR. RUBY LATHON Holistic NutritionistDr. Ruby Lathon is an engineer who turned holistic nutritionist after healing herself of thyroid cancer by drastically changing her lifestyle through a plant-based diet. She was featured in the hit documentary, What the Health and the newly released documentary, They’re Trying to Kill Us. Dr. Lathon now teaches others how to re-engineer their health and live disease free.VICTORIA MORANBestselling Author, Animal Advocate, Founder of Main Street Vegan AcademyVictoria Moran has been vegan for 40 years and is the author of twelve books including the iconic Main Street Vegan and the international bestseller, Creating a Charmed Life. She hosts the Main Street Vegan Podcast and the Main Street Vegan Salon, streaming on UnchainedTV. Victoria is also the founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy, training vegan lifestyle coaches and educators since 2012.ROBERT CHEEKEBestselling Author “The Plant-Based Athlete”Robert Cheeke has been the face of vegan bodybuilding for the past two decades. He is the author of the books Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, Plant-Based Muscle, the New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete, and his latest, The Impactful Vegan, to be released on June 25, 2024. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding.”MARISA MILLER WOLFSON - HOSTING A PANEL ON RAISING PLANT-POWERED KIDSFilmmaker, Cookbook Author Vegucated documentary filmmaker & vegan family cookbook author Marisa Miller Wolfson moderates this panel of fellow vegan moms from the region to help answer all your questions about vegan parenting. Marisa grew up in Evansville, IN before moving to NYC, where she became a vegan over 20 years ago. She joins panelists: Chef Kristina Addington owns Louisville vegan restaurant, V-Grits, and is mom to 5 year old Andrew, a proud vegan kiddo and hero for the animals since birth. Nancy “Sultra” Smith is a vegan mother, chef, entrepreneur & hip hop artist, and owner of two former beloved local vegan cafes - Flora Kitchenette and Café Zinho. Christine Beyer has been vegan for 12 years, raising two vegan children and managing Vegans of Evansville Indiana on Facebook. Quiana Counts' family has been vegan for almost nine years. She has four children, aged 14, 9, 7, and 3. Her youngest two have been vegan since birth.ADRIENA DAME - COOKING DEMONSTRATIONFounder of HighVibe Mettaverse Adriena Dame is the former owner of LOVAFARE, a vegan cafe that once nestled in the Highlands, serving up scrumptious plant-based delights (healthy, gluten-free, soy-free, low-glycemic, primarily oil-free). Hearty bean-based LOVApatties and sandwich spreads/sauces were their specialties. Desserts became neighborhood favorites, and they made a mean Sassy Kale Salad and Nacho Feast. Her lively talk is titled “Sexy Systems + Lemon Blondies: A Healer’s Quickie Guide to Scrumptious Self-Care Solutions.”
A discussion of the results so far of Louisville's Economic Opportunity Zones (EOZs) which were started in 2018.
Patty and Brian discuss Harry Frankfurt's "On Truth," the prolegomena to "On Bullshit." Chris Poche, local Philosopher and Librarian, joins us for Part One of this multi-part discussion.
We are still on hiatus but will be back with all new episodes in a few weeks. Until then, enjoy our Summer Reading episode from last year with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, from Carmichaels Books. Her suggestions may not be hot off the press but still make for great reads. Happy Reading!At the start of summer, we like to chat with Sam Miller, bookseller and manager at Carmichael’s Bookstore here in Louisville (We actually like to chat with Sam anytime, but she has especially useful information about new books twice a year.) Sam does the heavy lifting this week by telling us what is coming out and might be good for your TBR list.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books mentioned in this episode:1- The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer2- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett3- Be Mine by Richard Ford4- The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman5- The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese6- The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride7- Color of Water by James McBride8- Deacon King Kong by James McBride9- The Tusk that Did the Damage by Tania James10- Loot by Tania James11- Happy Place by Emily Henry12- I Didn’t Do It by Jamie Lynn Hendricks13- Only One Left by Riley Sager14- Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith15- Independence Square by Martin Cruz Smith16- Small Mercies by Dennis LeHane17- Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway18- Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong19- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros20 The Other Renaissance by Paul Strathern21- Ice by Amy Brady22- The Soldier’s Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II by David Chrisinger23- Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer24- A Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie25- Pageboy by Elliot Page26- Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You by Lucinda Williams27- Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong28- King: A Life by Jonathan Eig29- Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby30- Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook by Alison Roman31- Franklin Smoke by Aaron Franklin32- Love is a Pink Cake by Claire Ptak33- Back to the Dirt by Frank Bill34- Code of the Hills by Chris Offutt35- If You Write Me a Letter, Send it Here by Louisville Story Program36- Gay Poems for Red States by Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr.37- Tar Hollow Trans by Stacy Jane Grover38- The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers39- A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers40- Zeitoun by Dave Eggers41- Weather Together by Jessie Sima42- The Celebrants by Steven Rowley43- Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane44- Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda45- Beware the Woman by Megan Abbott46- Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman47- Prom Mom by Laura Lippman48- The Disinvited Guest by Carol Goodman
Robert LeVertis Bell, Co-Chair of Louisville Democratic Socialists of America, Middle School English teacher, community activist and former candidate for political office joins host Ruth Newman (and later on, co-host Victoria Strange) to talk about Democratic Socialism -- what it means here in America as compared to Scandinavian countries whose multiple political parties tend to parse it further into Social Democracy and Socialism -- and what changes its proponents in this country would like to make to our political and economic systems.
Robert LeVertis Bell, Co-Chair of Louisville Democratic Socialists of America, Middle School English teacher, community activist and former candidate for political office joins host Ruth Newman (and later on, co-host Victoria Strange) to talk about Democratic Socialism, what it means here in America as compared to Scandinavian countries (whose multiple political parties have parsed it further down to differentiate between Social Democracy and Socialism), and what changes its American proponents would like to make to our political and economic systems.
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you the first pilot of a new program here on Forward Radio, Sacrifice Zones, hosted by Stretch. We all live in a Sacrifice Zone, separated only by how well insulated we are in settler colonial projects. This week's guest is Dr. Lina Yassine, a Palestinian who was born as a refugee in Jordan. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Jordan Medical school in Amman. She later on completed an internal Medicine residency and an Endocrinology fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She is currently practicing Endocrinology in Louisville, Kentucky. Sometimes referred to as the sugar doctor. Here are some references from the program:The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonialism by Rashid Khalidi: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/strangers-in-our-own-land_rashid-khalidi/19782328/?resultid=a4621c7d-bd82-42d8-a2e0-91c26a29fb55#isbn=1250787653Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/doppelganger-a-trip-into-the-mirror-world_naomi-klein/39504653/?resultid=0686f460-921d-4a72-9088-3592b2061fb3#isbn=0374610320Charleston Syllabus: Readings on Race, Racism, and Racial Violence by Chad L. Williams and Keisha N. Blain: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/charleston-syllabus-readings-on-race-racism-and-racial-violence_chad-williams/11448362/?resultid=58829ffd-a05a-4092-9684-245b0d64a94c#isbn=0820349577After One Hundred Winters: In Search of Reconciliation on America's ... by Margaret D Jacobs and Margaret D. Jacobs: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/after-one-hundred-winters-in-search-of-reconciliation-on-americas-stolen-lands_margaret-d-jacobs/28382213/?resultid=b54b8683-1778-49bd-b189-76c766bafcb5#isbn=0691224331 The children’s book Lina referenced that her son read: https://jewellparkerrhodes.com/children/books/ghost-boys/ https://theconversation.com/bias-hiding-in-plain-sight-decades-of-analyses-suggest-us-media-skews-anti-palestinian-216967 “The Gaza Strip will be unlivable by 2020” 2015: https://www.btselem.org/ https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/global/b%E2%80%99tselem-%E2%80%93-israeli-information-center-human-rights-occupied-territories Nelson Mandela, we are not free until Palestine is free: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nelson-mandela-30-years-palestine https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/14/infographic-palestines-olive-industry The music in this program is: Dana Salah – Ya Tal3een (Tarweed)
What's up with the exploding star that we are supposed to be able to see sometime this summer? Dave Robinson reports on the coming Nova. Then, Mary Williams discusses the microplastics that are polluting our environment and contaminating our bodies. She give tips on how to fight microplastics. Finally, Rob Weber interviews Byron Meade, Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Pikeville (Pikeville, KY) about his grant to study mushroom production in abandoned coal mines.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Rest a while, beside a cool stream, sit a spell on the porch & savor a glass of pure water, close your eyes & enter the calm, quiet space behind them . . . On this week’s program, we will submerse briefly, in the primal element of Water, with Kari H. Nolan, a NAMA Certified Medical Ayurveda Practitioner, Herbalist, Educator & founder of Shamana Eco Ayurveda. Join us to learn a few of the myriad ways in which this sentient force of Nature, Water, can also become a kind & nourishing ally in your sustainable wellness endeavors. Kari is a Louisville native, and lifelong student of the wonder of Nature. She has lived her life in synch with the ancient healing science of Ayurveda for over 30 years. She helps others to open inner doorways to the discovery, experience & care of their true inner nature, through deepening their own inherent relationship with the foundational Ayurvedic elements of Ether, Air, Fire, Earth & especially the Waters of Earth. Tune in as we touch on the historical roots of Ayurveda, and offer a few simple suggestions for daily, calming & kind connection with Water, as a fertile beginning for emotional and physical health & sustainable wellness. As a translator and living bridge between ancient Ayurveda & daily modern life, Kari hopes that her work serves both Nature and human beings equally. She specializes in teaching Ayurvedic self-care of both our delicate & permeable, subtle inner body & physical body, toward understanding & living our lives fully, and in tune with the rhythms of Nature.Kari would love to hear from you! Connect with her and find her Shamana Eco Ayurveda offerings, such as Free Discovery Sessions, a Seed Wisdom of Ayurveda Master Class, Primal Waters Seminars, private wellness counseling & deep body work, as well as Sanskrit tutoring & courses, at https://www.shamana.stream.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.orgThe 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's program is truly unique - an act of street theater followed by community conversation about the greatest crisis facing humanity - global climate chaos. This week, we bring you edited highlights from "An Enemy of The People: Extinction Rebellion," a performance and dialogue that took over Times Square in New York City on a bustling Wednesday afternoon, June 12th, 2024. Listen in as Bill Murray and many other great actors perform a reading of portions of the great 1882 play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, followed by community conversation. This event was organized by Theater of War Productions; Extinction Rebellion; Scientists Rebellion; Green Faith; The People's Senate; Climate Café; and Billion Oyster Project!On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 https://forwardradio.org
We are on hiatus for the month of June. This replay episode originally aired June 2023.This week we celebrate all the special days of June! Want a book rec for Pride month? We have one. What about Juneteenth or Father's Day? We have you covered. And did you know it's National Audiobook Month? It's new to us as well but we love audiobooks so we give you some recommendations for that too. And we throw in one wildcard category - one of those random National Days or Months that always makes you wonder why there needs to be a month for that:)This is the last episode for Season 8. We are taking a month off for summer family travel and some rest and relaxation. We will be back the late July/ early August with all new episodes. Until then, we will air some of our favorite past episodes in case you missed them the first time around.Happy Reading!For show notes for any episode or to contact us, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy2- The Road by Cormac McCarthy3- No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy4- Changes: A Love Story by Ama Ata Aidoo5- Our Sister Killjoy by Ama Ata Aidoo6- The Scent of a Garden by Namrata Patel7- The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel8- The Scent of Burnt Flowers by Blitz Bazawule9- Fun Home: A Famliy Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel10- Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel11- And Then the Grey Heaven by RE Katz12- Lone Women by Victor Lavalle13- The Changeling by Victor Lavalle14- Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney15- The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander16- The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris17- The Chosen by Chaim Potok18- Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro19- The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin20- The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery21- Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis by Emily Willingham22- The Good One by Polly Stewart23- On Earth as it is on Television by Emily JaneShows/movies mentioned--1- No Country For Old Men ( 2007)2- My Octopus Teacher (Netflix, 2020)Articles Mentioned:1- Ama Ata Aidoo, Ghanaian writer who was voice of African women, dies at 812- The convoluted world of best-seller lists, explained
Guests will be discussing recent progress that our movement has made in our quest to achieve enhanced Medicare for All, especially along the legislative front.
This is a two-way exchange across the Atlantic between James, K.A., Tom and Ruth at Louisville's Community Radio Station WFMP 106.5 FM and Tony, Toby and Jillie with E. Leeds Community Radio in Leeds, England. The topic is political campaigns, elections, and voting and how they differ in the two countries.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, welcomes to the airwaves Justin Nobel, author of the new book Petroleum-238: Big Oil's Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It (published April 24, 2024). The book began as a piece of investigative journalism published in Rolling Stone as ""America’s Radioactive Secret"" on January 21, 2020 (https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/oil-gas-fracking-radioactive-investigation-937389/) That investigation examined the radioactivity brought to the surface in oil and gas production and the various pathways of contamination posed to the industry’s workers, the public and communities, and the environment. The magazine story won an award for longform writing with the National Association of Science Writers. Learn more about the book at https://bookshop.org/p/books/petroleum-238-big-oil-s-dangerous-secret-and-the-grassroots-fight-to-stop-it-justin-nobel/20873986?ean=9798989546237Petroleum-238 is the product of an acclaimed science journalist’s extraordinary seven-year investigation into how the U.S. oil and gas industry has avoided environmental regulations and created a dangerous and radioactive public health crisis. As Justin Nobel traveled the United States reporting on the oil and gas industry he learned a disturbing and little-considered fact: a lot more comes to the surface at a well than just the oil and gas. Each year the industry produces billions of tons of waste, much of it toxic and radioactive. The fracking boom has only worsened the problem. So where does it all go? Petroleum-238 provides the shocking answer. Shielded by a system of lax regulations and legal loopholes, this waste has been spilled, spread, injected, dumped, and freely emitted across America. Nobel relies on oilfield workers, community activists, a century of academic research, and a trove of never-before released industry and government documents to lay out a series of game-changing reveals into the world’s most powerful industry. None have been more deceived than the industry’s own workers, who are suffering mysterious health maladies and dying from unexplainable cancers. This book is an impressive work of investigative science journalism with surprising moments of literary beauty, and a welcome breakdown of the false wall corporations and politicians often set between industry workers and environmentalists. In the tradition of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, Petroleum-238 is both a landmark work of environmental writing and an urgent call to action.Justin Nobel writes on science and environment for US magazines, investigative sites, and literary journals. His work has been published in Best American Science and Nature Writing and Best American Travel Writing. A book he co-wrote with a death row exonoree, The Story of Dan Bright, was published in 2016 by University of New Orleans Press. His 2020 Rolling Stone magazine story, “America’s Radioactive Secret,” won an award for longform writing with the National Association of Science Writers and inspired this book. Justin’s writing has helped lead to lawsuits, academic research, public dialogue and been taught at Harvard’s School of Public Health.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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Today’s Solutions to Violence program features Phil Lloyd-Sidle and his presentation titled “One wetness report, one heart speak out on the Palestinian/Israeli situation.” Phil Lloyd-Sidle’s presentation was about the conflict raging between Palestine and Israel. HIs presentation was delivered at Aloysius Hall located within the St. Agnes Church campus May 30th. We’d like to thank Louisville’s Earth & Spirit Center and Listen, Learn Act for their sponsorship of the event that featured Phil Lloyd-Sidle and has presentation concerning the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Deborah Laporte & Di Kerrigan from Listen, Learn Act will welcome the Aloysius audience and introduce Phil Lloyd-Sidle.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.This week are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month (Asian American Pacific Islander) and we give you a list of 10 (plus maybe a few more) of our favorite books to add to your TBR written by authors with family heritage from this part of the world. We give you books in a variety of genres; literary fiction, historical fiction, memoir, food writing, graphic novels, horror, poetry, and middle grade.So join us this week as we explore the big wide world of Asia and the Pacific Islands heritage in literature. Plus, we talk about the most recent Jane Austen film adaptation we've watched, a new environmentally friendly product we've tried, and why sometimes it might be nice to be a disembodied head.Books mentioned--1- Persuasion by Jane Austen2- Emma by Jane Austen3- Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen4- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen5- Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen6- The Girls of Fall by Jessica Minyard7- You Should Have Known by Rebecca Keller8- An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helen Tursten9- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner10- Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia11- The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel12- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi13- The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka14- The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui15- Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting-Pot Cuisine by Edward Lee16- American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang17- The Fervor by Alma Katsu18- A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki19- Two Brown Dots by Danni Quintos20- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil21- A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park22- The Milk Lady of Bangalore by Shoba Narayan23- Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson24- Moloka’i by Alan Brennert25- Wild Seed by Octavia Butler26- The Cheating Cell: How Evolution Helps Us Understand and Treat Cancer by Athena Aktipis27- A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus28- The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley29- Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and 500 Miles Across Spain by Andrew McCarthyMovies mentioned--1- Persuasion (Netflix 2022)2- Ted Lasso - Season 3 (Apple TV 2023)3- Jury Duty (Amazon 2023)4- Enchanted (2007)5- The Terror (Hulu 2018)
In 1962, sociologist Dr. Everett Rogers, first published his book on the 'Diffusion of Innovations'. This theory describes the mechanism by which societies accept new technologies, ideas, styles, terminologies, attitudes and behaviors. This is important to know as marketing experts, government agencies, and political analysts still utilize this theory to manipulate the public. Political and social activists need to understand the theory so they can more successfully persuade people. Then, Professor J. Scott Miller (Maysville Community and Technical College, KY) fills us in to the constellations and planets we can see in the night sky during the month of June.Here is Derek Sivers' video 'First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ. Here is his website: https://sive.rs/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, has a chat with some of Forward Radio’s neighbors here in the South of Broadway neighborhood about Solarizing SoBro! Listen in as we talk with Kathy & Joe Kremer, who helped get solar power installed at First Unitarian Church, and Bill Clutter who started the SoBro Neighborhood Association with his neighbors in the Thierman Building on Breckinridge between 4th and 5th. Bill has developed a proposal for forming the SoBro Solar Electric Power Cooperative as a Neighborhood/Municipal Utility Company! Follow the SoBro Neighborhood Association at https://www.facebook.com/groups/391380235100043. Learn more about Solarize Louisville at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/solarize-louisvilleDuring his tenure as the first Ward One alderman in Springfield, Illinois (1987-91), Bill served as Utility Chairman of City, Water, Light and Power, the largest municipally owned utility company in Illinois. During the pandemic, he started the SoBro Neighborhood Association with his neighbors in the Thierman Building. A private investigator, over two decades ago, he started the Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois at Springfield and was credited by the Chicago Tribune, among others, in 2011, when Illinois abolished the death penalty. His investigation of a rare childhood cancer epidemic of neuroblastoma three decades ago, changed environmental policy in Illinois in the case of Donaldson et. al. v. Central Illinois Public Service Company (CIPS), that became a landmark Illinois supreme court precedent. He moved to Louisville in 2013.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A conversation with three economic development and planning professionals, Dr. Angela Donelson, Dr. Evan Kory, and Mr. Frank Dillon, from southern Arizona who discuss their efforts on redeveloping their region. There are lessons here for the Louisville area and the state of Kentucky on how to do redevelopment through coordination among community based organizations.
On this week's program, we bring you highlights from a great event that took place at the Main Public Library on May 21st called "Walkable Louisville: a conversation with urban planner and author Jeff Speck." The University of Louisville's Urban Design Studio Sustainable City Series presented renowned urban planner and author Jeff Speck as he shared his insights on reimagining downtown Louisville through the lens of walkability and why fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment is imperative for a flourishing city. Jeff Speck is a city planner and author who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, he presided over the Mayors' Institute on City Design and created the Governors' Institute on Community Design. Prior to his federal appointment, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., the principal firm behind the New Urbanism movement. Since 2007, he has led Speck & Associates — now Speck Dempsey —an award-winning urban planning firm serving public and private clients around the world. With Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Mr. Speck is the co-author of Suburban Nation, which the Wall Street Journal calls "the urbanist's bible.” His 2012 book Walkable City was the best selling city planning title of the past decade and has been translated into eight languages. He is also the principal author of The Smart Growth Manual and Walkable City Rules. Jeff Speck has been named a fellow of both the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Congress for New Urbanism. In a recent Planetizen poll, he was voted one of the ten “most influential urbanists of all time.” Mr. Speck was the 2022 recipient of the Seaside Prize, whose former awardees include Jane Jacobs and Christopher Alexander. His TED talks and YouTube videos have been viewed more than six million times.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the contact button.We will be on a much needed hiatus for the entire month of June and a smidge into July. You will get replays of some of our book recommendation episodes from last year, but toward the end of June, we may have a remix episode where we catch up with a former guest. This last episode of Season 10 is about a very important topic. Although May is almost over, it isn’t too late to recognize books for Mental Health Awareness month. Carrie and I both know and appreciate that mental health is part of total health. Your brain is a really big, extremely powerful, exceedingly important part of your body. If it ain’t happy, no other part of you is happy either. It’s no different than your kidneys or heart not performing their best. This week we give you some book recommendations, both fiction and nonfiction, that highlight mental health or bring some exposure to mental health issues.Books Mentioned in This Episode:1- Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond by Henry Winkler2- Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley3- Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley4- And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps - A 5 star read recommended by fellow book lover Cassie Sanders @allroadsleadtoausten5- Starfish by Lisa Fipps6- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb7- The Professor and the Madman: a Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester8- The Sleeping Beauties by Suzanne O' Sullivan9- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson10- Wesley Yorstad Goes Outside by Stephanie Hunter 11- All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner 12- Homer and Langley by EL Doctorow 13- The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein14- The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 15- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon 16- Sylvia Plath: A Biography by Linda Wagner-Martin 17- Anne Sexton: A Biography by Diane Wood Middlebrook 18- The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower19- The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum20- Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-Trotting Hypochondriac by Jeremy Hance21- The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett22- Jingo by Terry Pratchett23- Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett24- Mort by Terry Pratchett25- Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil GaimanShows/podcasts mentioned—1- Barry (HBO, 2018 - 2023)2- Reservation Dogs (Hulu, 2021 - 2023)3- Good Omens (Amazon Prime, 2019 - present)4- Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch - podcast
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a chat with Brian Buford, the Director of Employee Success at the University of Louisville (https://louisville.edu/employeesuccess/). We spend so much of our time at work, but what kind of culture do we cultivate at our workplaces? Join us for an exciting conversation about employee engagement and creating a workplace that is meaningful, supportive, and helps people do their best. We discuss what makes work meaningful, why it matters, and the role gratitude plays in all of it.Brian has also been a long-time advocate for greater LGBT inclusion, especially at work. You won’t want to miss his thoughts about what true inclusion really looks like and whether we are in a post-tolerance moment? And stay tuned to the end, when we explore Brian’s passion for REALLY long walks!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.orgThe 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 May 20, 2024, the Louisville League of Women Voters hosted a forum on Youth Violence in Louisville -- Realities, Interventions and Some Solutions, as part of their Democracy in Action monthly forums. Guest speakers were: Shannon Moody, Ph.D., MSSW, CSW, Chief Policy and Strategy Officer at Kentucky Youth Advocates; Ida Dickie, Ph.D., licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist, founder of Transformative Justice Mental Health Clinic, and past professor of Psychology at Spalding University; Matt Anderson, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent for Culture and Climate for JCPS, whose team supports youth experiencing trauma due to violence and victims of violence; Joe Bargione, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist with The BOUNCE Coalition and certified school psychologist; and Kenya Wade, MSSW, a social worker and CEO of Cycle Breakers Breaking Chains Inc, who is a former Vice President of The Political Women's Council of Louisville. The Moderator was Deborah Yetter, journalist who recently retired after 40 years of covering state government, juvenile justice, child welfare & health policy for the Courier-Journal.
Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition were proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). We brought you live wall-to-wall coverage of many of the sessions and hosted a booth about to how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! Listen in as we bring you highlights from the last hour of our live coverage, including session on how to practice self defense, how to turn your yard into a “Yarden” of flowers and food, and how to raise livestock in the city.The How-To Fest is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Listen in as we learn how to raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and tropical fruits, do laughter yoga, divorce from your smartphone, harvest rain water, and so much more. Sessions included lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse were featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. Learn more at https://www.LFPL.org/how-to.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
Continued from Episode 28.............more on Louisville's local economic development incentives.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Nathan Gower at his website www.nathangower.com or on IG @nathan_gower_Our guest this week is Nathan Gower, a writer with roots in Kentucky, having earned degrees from Spalding University and the University of Louisville. He now serves as a professor of English at Campbellsville University. His debut novel, The Act of Disappearing, publishes on May 28 with Mira Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. The novel is about a woman named Julia, who her friends call Jules. Julia has been trying to make a name for herself as a fiction writer, but she works at a bar to make ends meet. It is there that she meets a famous older man named Jonathan Aster who gives her a photograph and offers to pay her to tell the story of the woman in the picture: the woman in the photo is jumping off a bridge holding a baby. Julia begins a quest to discover who this woman is and learns about herself in the process. He also talks to us about how terrifying it was to write a book from a female POV, how the women in his family inspired this story, and the sci-fi book he just read and thoroughly enjoyed even though he doesn’t like sci-fi. Books Mentioned in This Episode:1- The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower2- Dark Matter by Blake Crouch3- Dead Boy Detectives by Neil Gaiman4- Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys5- Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table by Sara Roahen6- The Moviegoer by Walker Percy 7- The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty - A 5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Claire Boswell @clairesbookobsession8- The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas9- The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas10- The Man In The Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas11- Made for You by Jenna Satterthwaite12- Johanna Porter is Not Sorry by Sara ReadEntertainment mentioned—1- Beetlejuice (1988)2- Beetlejuice (Broadway Across America)3- Seinfeld (1989- 1998, Netflix)4- Dark Matter (2024, Apple+)5- The Dead Boys Detective (2024, Netflix)6- Locke & Key (2020, Netflix)7- The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)Photograph mentioned—https://time.com/3456028/the-most-beautiful-suicide-a-violent-death-an-immortal-photo/
Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition were proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). We brought you live wall-to-wall coverage of many of the sessions and hosted a booth about to how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! On this week's Access Hour, we bring you highlights from the third hour of that broadcast! Listen in as we learn how to raise backyard fiber, breakup with your smartphone, propagate house plants, raise backyard chickens, and group sing in harmony!The How-To Fest is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Listen in as we learn how to raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and tropical fruits, do laughter yoga, divorce from your smartphone, harvest rain water, convert your lawn into a “Yarden”, and so much more. Sessions included lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse were featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. Learn more at https://www.LFPL.org/how-to.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.orgIf 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://forwardradio.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.
Certified dog trainer, Christin Carver, answers questions posed by Ruth and her co-host, Victoria Strange, and offers tips on building mutually beneficial behaviors and relationships with our canine companions.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, gathers around the hearth with Kaitlyn Tisdale, Director of Interpretation at Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln (http://locustgrove.org), and their upcoming Artist-in-Residence, Jerome Bias, a North Carolina-based furniture maker and cultural heritage practitioner specializing in reproducing 18th- and 19th-century Southern Furniture using period techniques. He has been making furniture since 2000 and was the joiner for Old Salem Museums & Gardens from 2011-2016. He has presented for the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Winterthur Museum, and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA). Currently, Jerome Bias reproduces historic furniture pieces from places throughout the country where his family was enslaved. Through his work, he hopes to explore the question: “How did his ancestors handle the trauma of enslavement and yet maintain the ability to have hope and love?”Historic Locust Grove is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Locust Grove, a national historic landmark and historic house museum in Louisville, Kentucky. The estate was once the home of George Rogers Clark, a key figure in American history, and his family. Historic Locust Grove, Inc. manages the site, offering guided tours, educational programs, and events to engage visitors with the estate's rich history and heritage.This summer, Locust Grove is hosting an Artist-in-Residence program (https://locustgrove.org/artist-in-residence/) in which Jerome Bias will be with us June 3rd-8th for a week of workshops, lectures, tours, and more. Join us for an unforgettable week-long exploration-themed “A Celebration of Food, Family, and Furniture.” Delve into the rich tapestry of Southern material culture and foodways as we honor traditions and creativity that have shaped America. Follow Jerome on a journey celebrating the intricate connections between food, family, and furnishings. From hands-on workshops and artisan demonstrations to enlightening talks and culinary experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Discover the artistry behind traditional Southern furniture-making techniques, learn about the historical significance of heirloom recipes, and gain insight into the cultural influences that have shaped our culinary landscape. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a food connoisseur, or simply curious about the stories woven into the fabric of our past, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect with the heritage of the American South. Learn more and get your tickets at https://locust-grove-museum-store.myshopify.com/collections/toursAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
To commemorate 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month' Mary Williams discusses three female scientists born in China as far back as the 18th century. Then, Dave Robinson finishes his review of the 'Air Justice Louisville' website (https://www.airjusticelou.org/en). Hear about the smells and toxins released into the air around Rubbertown in west Louisville.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalThe public-domain music heard on this episode is 'All the Tea in China' by Shane Ivers (2016) available from Silverman Sound Studios: https://www.silvermansound.com/free-music/all-the-tea-in-china
George Beebe spent more than two decades in government as an intelligence analyst, diplomat, and policy advisor, including as director of the CIA’s Russia analysis, director of the CIA’s Open-Source Center, and as a staff advisor on Russia matters to Vice President Cheney. His book, The Russia Trap: How Our Shadow War with Russia Could Spiral into Nuclear Catastrophe (St. Martin’s Press, 2019), warned how the United States and Russia could stumble into a dangerous military confrontation. Prior to joining the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft (QI), George was Vice President and Director of Studies at the Center for the National Interest and before that he served as president of a technology company that measured the impact of events, issues, and advertising campaigns on audience views. He speaks Russian and German.
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Angela Storey, Professor of Anthropology, University of Louisville and Director of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research at the University of Louisville in Kentucky.Recorded Friday May 17, 2024, 4PM.
Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition were proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). We brought you live wall-to-wall coverage of many of the sessions and hosted a booth about to how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! Listen in as we bring you highlights from the second hour of our live coverage, including session on how to do laughter yoga, grow a container garden, sustainably downsize, decipher cemetery iconography, grow bananas and other tropical plants, and raise backyard fiber.The How-To Fest is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Listen in as we learn how to raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and tropical fruits, do laughter yoga, divorce from your smartphone, harvest rain water, convert your lawn into a “Yarden”, and so much more. Sessions included lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse were featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. Learn more at https://www.LFPL.org/how-to.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 https://forwardradio.org
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we have our annual summer reading episode with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, store manager at Carmichaels Bookstore in Louisville, KY. By this point in our spring season, we are tired, so having Sam on and letting her do the heavy lifting on book suggestions is what we’re about. Sam clues us in to some new fiction, nonfiction, traditional summer reading, mysteries, sci-fi/fantasy, and children’s books you may want to scoop up.Books Mentioned in This Episode:1- James by Percival Everett2- Hamilton by Ron Chernow3- We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman4- Sandwich by Catherine Newman5- Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult6- By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult7- Long Island by Colm Tóibín8- Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín9- Peace Like a River by Leif Enger10- I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger11- The Summer Pact by Emily Giffen12- Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy13- Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder14- Knife by Salman Rushdie15- The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larsen16- 1974 by Francine Prose17- The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan18- Sociopath by Patric Gagne19- An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin20- The Searcher by Tana French21- The Hunter by Tana French22- One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware23- Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley24- Highway 13 by Fiona McFarland25- This Bright River by Liz Moore26- God of the Woods by Liz Moore 27- The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley28- Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride29- The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville30- Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky31- House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune32- Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune33- The Deading by Nicholas Belardes34- Unicorn Woman by Gayl Jones35- Eva’s Man by Gayl Jones36- You Are Here edited by Ada Límon37- Black Gold by Marguerite Henry38- The Kentucky Oaks by Avalyn Hunter39- Bourbonland by Edward Lee40- Smoke and Pickles by Edward Lee41- Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee42- The Gaga Mistake by Emma Straub43- Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love44- The Squish by Brianna Carzoo45- The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay46- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix47- Finna by Nino Cipri48- The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird49- I’m Afraid You Have Dragons by Peter S. Beagle50- The Last Unicorn by Peter S. BeagleApps mentioned—Merlin app (birds)
Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition were proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). We brought you live wall-to-wall coverage of many of the sessions and hosted a booth about to how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! On this week's Access Hour, we bring you highlights from the first hour of that broadcast! Listen in as we learn how to do stage combat, ID invasive plants, harvest rain water, practice chair yoga, blend the perfect juice, and do laughter yoga!The How-To Fest is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Listen in as we learn how to raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and tropical fruits, do laughter yoga, divorce from your smartphone, harvest rain water, convert your lawn into a “Yarden”, and so much more. Sessions included lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse were featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. Learn more at https://www.LFPL.org/how-to.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 https://forwardradio.orgIf 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 https://forwardradio.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.
A discussion of local economic development incentives currently being offered by Metro Louisville Government. Do economic development incentives work? Tune in please to learn more.
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.
Our Guest today is Mary Lu Marizan now running in the Democratic primary for the honor of representing political district 41 in the Kentucky House of Representatives Mary Lu Marizan graduated from Assumption High School attended Jefferson Community College and completed her Bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Louisville. She has served as Transplant Coordinator at the University of Louisville. She has also served as Dialysis Home Trainer, University of Louisville, 1985-1989 and has been a Registered Nurse, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, from 1974-1985. Mary Lu Marzian has been a member of the Kentucky Nurses Association and the American Civil Liberties Union.Mary Lu’s Marizan’s political career began as a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 34 from 1994 to 2023.[1] She retired from the house in 2022 after District 34 was redistricted into district 41st. At that time district 41 was represented by fellow Democrat Josie Raymond. Now Mary Lu Marizan is running again to represent district 41 in the House of Representatives because the incumbent, Josie Raymond, is not running for re-election.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, puts down his hoe for a conversation with the inimitable Stephen Bartlett, to get caught up with what’s happening with Forward Radio’s proud Community Partner, Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville (SAL). SAL aims to create a joyous, diverse, and sustainable community of well-nourished people and well-compensated farmers and food workers. Learn more and get involved at https://www.salouisville.org/Listen in as we discuss this year’s Summer Garden Camps coming up in June, our annual communal Three Sisters planting coming up Sunday, May 26th (with carpools out to Barr Farms leaving from Crescent Hill at 8am), and a review of the tremendous success of this year’s Nixtamal (Hominy) Festival, which was held back on March 30th at La Casita Center.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition were proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). We brought you live wall-to-wall coverage of many of the sessions and hosted a booth about to how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! The How-To Fest is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Listen in as we learn how to raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and tropical fruits, do laughter yoga, divorce from your smartphone, harvest rain water, convert your lawn into a “Yarden”, and so much more. Sessions included lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse were featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. Learn more at https://www.LFPL.org/how-to.
K.A. Owens interviews educator LaGlenda Reed, about what it takes to inspire, educate and motivate today's young people.Recorded May 17, 2018.Current air date Saturday May 11, 2024
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.May is Audiobook Appreciation Month so this week we suggest 10 plus books that give a little added dimension when you listen to the audiobook version. And we aren't even entertaining the notion that listening to audiobooks isn't reading. Listening counts!Books mentioned--1- Jinn Daughter by Rania Hanna2- The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller3- Rules for Second Chances by Maggie North (A 5 star read recommended by fellow book lover Shannon Loar @shopcoffeekids4- Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney, narrated by Kristoffer Tabori5- Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci, narrated by Stanley Tucci6- Nothing is Wrong and Here is Why by Alexandra Petri, narrated by Rebecca Gibel7- Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, narrated by Marin Ireland8- The Assasination of Brangwain Spurge by MT Anderson and Eugene Yelchin narrated by Gildart Jackson9- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, narrated by an ensemble cast10- A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, narrated by Tom Hollander11- Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence Williams, narrated by author12- Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam, narrated by Marin Ireland13- Ava's Man by Rick Bragg14-The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and his People by Rick Bragg15- My Southern Journey: True Journeys from the Heart of the South by Rick Bragg16- It's All Over But the Shoutin' by Rick Bragg17- Calypso by David Sedaris 18- Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris19- Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, narrated by Bronson Pinchot20- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith21- The Husbands by Holly Gramazio22- The People of Paper by Salvador PlascenciaMovies and Shows mentioned--1- Big Night (1996)2- Stanley Tucci Searching for Italy (CNN)3- The Hunger Games (2012)4- The Devil Wears Prada (2006)5- Daisy Jones and the Six (Amazon, 2023)6- Leave the World Behind (Netflix, 2023)7- Ripley (Netflix, 2024)
Farah Mokhtareizadeh has a degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She also has a Masters and PhD in Feminist Islamic Studies from a Catholic universities in Irland. She has traveled and worked in a number of middle East countries as well as in Africa. Kathy Kelly is an American peace activist, pacifist, author, and co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence. As part of peace team work in several countries, she has traveled to Iraq twenty-six times, notably remaining in combat zones during the early days of both US–Iraq wars.From 2009 to 2019, Kathy Kelly’s activism and writing focused on Afghanistan, Yemen, and Gaza, along with domestic protests against US drone policy. As a peace and nonviolence activist, she has been arrested more than sixty times in the U.S. in other countries, and written of her experiences among targets of US military bombardment and inmates of US prisons.
James Walter Moore, electrical engineer, data systems consultant and an unsuccessful 2006 Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District (who lost to John Yarmuth), discusses insights gained from that race in his 2023 book, Exile on K Street. His experience taught him a lot about why the current political system is not working to give constituents the politicians who actually represent them. And he points out what can be done to make it easier for citizens to get the information they need to make informed choices at the polls and to bring the polls to them instead of having to find the polls and oftentimes stand in long lines in order to vote.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, helps get you ready for the Primary Election coming up here in Louisville on May 21st. There are three candidates in the Democratic Primary for the District 6 seat on Louisville’s Metro Council. Philip Baker is the incumbent and he is being challenged by two other Old Louisville residents: J.P. Lyninger, and this week’s guest on the program, Kate Dittmeier Holm. Kate is an immigration attorney and an Emerge Kentucky graduate. Learn more at https://www.kateformetro6.com/Listen in as we discuss a wide variety of issues at the core of Kate’s campaign, including: improved transit and safer streets, equitable development, addressing food apartheid, affordable housing, and more!District 6 is one of Louisville’s most diverse and the most densely populated Metro Council district, covering the neighborhoods of: Shelby Park Park Hill Algonquin Old Louisville Limerick Germantown University of Louisville Meriwether Paristown Pointe 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Rob Weber tells us what science and education bills were passed by the Kentucky General Assembly this year. Professor Scott Miller guides us through the night sky for the month of May. Dr. Iuliana Popescu discusses the structure, function and pathology of the human kidney. Finally, Dr. Dave Robinson challenges you to ponder the advances in science and technology that have occurred in the past six years or will occur in the next six years. Tell us what you think!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.We interact with book publicists pretty often, but a few months ago, one of them, Sami Lien, emailed and asked for recommendations about things to do in Kentucky around Derby. She explained that she is in a travel book club; they read books over the course of 12 months about a particular US location and then take a trip to visit. The novel Horse by Geraldine Brooks was the book that inspired this particular trip for their club.Well, we love books and travel so we had to invite Sami and her book club friend, Marilyn, to be guests on the show. We had a great time learning about the ins and outs of their travel book club and are excited to get to meet them this Friday at a restaurant about an hour outside of Louisville. If you would like to see the full list of books they read this year preparing to travel to Kentucky and the Derby, you can find the list in the show notes.Books Mentioned in the Episode:1- Horse by Geraldine Brooks2- Relative Strangers by A.H. Kim3- Once Persuaded, Twice Shy by Melodie Edwards4- 1984 by George Orwell5- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck6- Cannery Row by John Steinbeck7- East of Eden by John Steinbeck8- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell9- Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand 10- South of Broad by Pat Conroy 11- My Reading Life by Pat Conroy12- Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy13- Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse by Kim Wickens14- Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War by Tony Horwitz15- Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon - A five star read recommended by fellow book lover Caitríona Shannon @these_thats_and_prose16- Friday Harbor by DC Alexander17-Blood in the Bluegrass by DC Alexander18- Mary by Janis Cooke Newman19- Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming20- Norah Goes Off Script by Annabel MonaghanShows mentioned--1- Ripley (Netflix, 2024)The Divine Destinations Reading List for Kentcuky and the KY Derby1- Horse: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks2- The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson3- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver4- Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand5- Groundskeeping by Lee Cole6- Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio7- Lincoln by Russell Freedman8- Water Street by Crystal Wilkinson9- The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes10- The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis by Elizabeth Letts11- First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston12- The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett13- Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal by Sarah Maslin Nir14- Lexington by Kim Wickens
Jud Hendrix has worked at the intersection of personal development and social transformation for over 30 years. He is a teacher, social innovator, community organizer, and movement builder. He helped to envision and launch the Kentucky Interfaith Network with the Center for Interfaith Relations, he co-hosts the Louisville’s Alliance for Sustainable Gun Violence Reduction, he co-founded the Big Table: The World’s Largest Potluck, and created and hosts Walk A Mile In My Shoes: Migration Simulation. For the last 10 years he has been an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University, teaching courses on personal development and social change. He has a degree in Psychology, a Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, and is currently finishing his PhD in Education and Social Change researching the power of collaborative networks for large systems change. Last year he and his colleagues completed three different Ecosystemic Social Network Analyses, which he will be sharing the results of with us today.
On April 24, 2024, the Louisville League of Women Voters hosted a Kentucky House District 41 Candidate Forum, featuring candidates Mary Lou Marzian and Rick Adams (both Democrats) at the Bon Air Library. They each answered questions posed by two moderators, Joe Sonka, a reporter with Kentucky Public Radio and Mark Vanderhoff, reporter for WLKY TV News.
Both Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition are proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival coming up on Saturday, May 11th, 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). This is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Learn how to keep bees and raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and mushrooms, make a candle, maintain your bike, harvest rain water, convert your lawn into a “Yarden”, and so much more. Sessions include lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Plus – goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse will be featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. And Forward Radio will be live broadcasting the entire event and hosting a booth near the north entrance, where you can learn how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! A complete schedule of sessions, including times and locations, is posted at https://www.LFPL.org/how-to.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, dons his Derby hat for a conversation and spring growing with friends from Forward Radio’s proud Community Partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow). Tune in as we hear from two staff from the UK Jefferson County Extension office, Bethany Pratt & Susanna Diller-Yoke. Bethany is a big home gardener and chicken-raiser. Susanna helps coordinate the Nutrition Education Program for Extension in Jefferson County, offering hands-on nutrition and cooking classes for folks who are SNAP eligible! In addition, in her free time Susanna is a rocking gardener and maker of herbal teas. Access their trove of online resources with recipes, gardening guides, and more at https://www.planeatmove.com.Both Forward Radio and the Urban Agriculture Coalition are proud sponsors of the 11th annual How-To Festival coming up on Saturday, May 11th, 10am-3pm, at the Main Public Library (301 York St.). This is your chance to learn 50 things in 5 hours! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Learn how to keep bees and raise livestock in the city, grow bananas and mushrooms, make a candle, maintain your bike, harvest rain water, convert your lawn into a “Yarden”, and so much more. Sessions include lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Plus – goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse will be featured in our three garden tents thanks to the Urban Ag Coalition. And Forward Radio will be live broadcasting the entire event and hosting a booth near the north entrance, where you can learn how to broadcast and podcast with community radio! A complete schedule of sessions, including times and locations, is posted at https://LFPL.org/how-to.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews film maker, and University of Louisville student Will Severson about streaming, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the current state of film making.1st air date Friday June 23, 2023.2nd air date Saturday April 27, 2024.
Patty and Brian discuss the new trends in happiness and how that relates to our thinking!
A discussion of the economic impact of Derby Week on the Louisville Metro Area and what it means for jobs, payroll, sales revenues, and tax revenues.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we have a remix episode because we are attending the LA Festival of Books. We catch up with author Ellen Birkett Morris. We first spoke to her in 2020 about her short story collection, Lost Girls, and now she has recently published a novel Beware the Tall Grass. So we will hear a little something old and a little something new from her in that episode.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Beware the Tall Grass by Ellen Birkett Morris2- Lost Girls by Ellen Birkett Morris3- Harriet The Spy by Louise Fitzhugh4- James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl5- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl5- Arabel's Raven by Joan Aiken6- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout7- Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach8- Stiff: The Curious Lives of Cadavers by Mary Roach9- Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach10- Lake Life by David James Poissant11- Tell The Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt12- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate13- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate14- Door to Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn translated by Melody Shaw - 5 Star Read recommended by Sarah Phillips @cosymidlifebooknookArticle mentioned in this episode:https://lawnlove.com/blog/best-cities-for-book-lovers/
The Access Hour features Farah Mokhtareizadeh. Farah’s presentation is about the history of Iran, the struggles faced by the Iranian women and how the United States has at times intervened in Iranian domestic affairs.
In this edition, four panelists, moderated by Tony Curtis (Exec. Dir. of the Metro Housing Coalition), discuss issues, obstacles and progress made with regard to housing and effects from climate change and toxics in the air. Sumedha Rao (Mayor's Office of Sustainability), Dr. Brian Guinn (U of L Assistant Prof. of Public Health and Information Sciences), Richard Price (Metro Louisville Office of Code Enforcement), and Eboni Neal Cochran (Civic Activist with REACT) gave their vantages at the Louisville League of Women Voters Democracy in Action forum, held April 15, 2024.
The University of Louisville recently initiated the 'Air Justice Louisville' website to examine environmental racism in Western Louisville. The website focuses on the past and present problem of air pollution near the Rubbertown industrial area, and provides resources for what residents can do about it. The website is: https://www.airjusticelou.org/.Here is the EPA 'Toxic Release' factsheet for the 40211 zipcode which is most affected by pollution from Rubbertown: https://enviro.epa.gov/triexplorer/tri_factsheet.factsheet?pYear=2022&pzip=40211&pParent=NATHere is the public-domain video of Tom Lehrer singing his song 'Pollution' which he recorded in 1967, years before the Clean Air and the Clean Water Acts were even passed by Congress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMdmWysEp5w‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, helps get you ready for the Primary Election coming up here in Louisville on May 21st. There are three candidates in the Democratic Primary for the District 6 seat on Louisville’s Metro Council. Philip Baker is the incumbent and he is being challenged by two other Old Louisville residents: Kate Dittmeier Holm and this week’s guest on the program, J.P. Lyninger (https://jpforlouisville.com/). J.P. is a Democratic Socialist running to “put the needs of the many back on the agenda.” Listen in as we discuss issues such as:1) Democratizing LG&E and making it a public utility2) Police reform & reorienting public safety3) The affordable housing crisis4) Expanding TARC and cyclist infrastructure5) The budgetDistrict 6 is one of Louisville’s most diverse and the most densely populated Metro Council district, covering the neighborhoods of: Shelby Park Park Hill Algonquin Old Louisville Limerick Germantown University of Louisville Meriwether Paristown PointeWe remind you that Forward Radio WFMP-LP Louisville does NOT endorse any particular candidates or pieces of legislation. What we endorse is an informed electorate and for that reason, we offer equal air-time to all registered candidates for any given seat.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
John Dear is an American Catholic priest, peace activist, lecturer, and author of 35 books on peace and nonviolence. He has spoken on peace around the world, organized hundreds of demonstrations against war, injustice and nuclear weapons and been arrested 85 times in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience against war, injustice, poverty, nuclear weapons and environmental destruction.Dear has been nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize, including in January 2008 by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He has served as the director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, and currently serves as the founder and director of the Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus.Listen to Part 1 at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/solutions-to-violence-features-john-dear-part-1-2024
A talk with David Melton who is an advocate for Kentucky state employee pension reform. He discusses what has gone wrong with the pension system this century and how chronically underfunded it is. Please listen to this interesting and informative discussion.NOTE: In this audio, a PowerPoint Presentation is discussed. Unfortunately I am unable to post it here on SoundCloud.com, but please write me at lambertthomas@hotmail.com, and I can send you a copy. Thanks!
On this week's show, we bring you some highlights from our two-hour live broadcast from Logan Street Market on April 13th to bring you all the fun of Forward Radio's 7th Anniversary of broadcasting radio for the people, by the people! Listen-in to hear from our guest speaker, Charles Booker; a conversation across The Pond, with our friends at East Leeds Community Radio in Louisville's Sister City of Leeds, England; and interviews with a wide variety of WFMP programmers, volunteers, supporters, and community partners! Thanks to everyone who joined us to mark this momentous occasion and to support the station. If you didn't get a chance to donate during the Pledge Drive, you can always support the station at http://forwardradio.org
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we are playing the nostalgia card. All of the books we mention are backlist in a big way; the majority are at least 15 years old. Our episode is about books that take up space in our heads. They may be books that, when we see them on a shelf, stir up all kinds of feelings or memories from years past. Or they are books that simply left a huge impression on us and we think about them from time to time. Even though they aren’t new and shiny, these books deserve a place on your TBR.Books mentioned:1- The Dead Boy Detectives comic series based on characters developed by Neil Gaiman2- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith3- Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman4- The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin5- Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin6- When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker - A 5 star read recommended by fellow book lover - Kasey @kayree_reads7-It by Stephen King (1986)8- Jack Gance by Ward Just (1997)9- Burglars Can’t Be Choosers (the Bernie Rhodenbarr series) by Lawrence Block (1977)10- The Good Men by Charmaine Craig (2003)11- The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir (1991)12- Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Biography by Marion Meade (1991)13- Nora: A Biography of Nora Joyce by Brenda Maddox (1998)14- House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III (1999)15- Eva’s Man by Gayl Jones (1987)16- Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith (1988)17- Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (1895)18- Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy19- Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs20- Children of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel KayShows mentioned—1- Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, 2024)2- Catherine, Called Birdy (Amazon Prime, 2022)3- Ripley (Netflix, 2024)4- Sandman (Netflix, 2022)5- Good Omens (Prime, 2019)6- Sherlock (Hulu, 2010)7- The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)8- Emma ( Amazon Prime, 2020)9- 3 Body Problem (Netflix, 2024)10- Burglar (1987)11- House of Sand and Fog (Max, 2003)12- Lion in Winter (1968)13- Jude (1996)14- Far from the Madding Crowd (Max, 2015)Theatre mentioned—Broadway across America production of “Six”Articles mentioned—8 Bookish Podcasts for Booklovers -https://www.badasswomensbookclub.com/blog/2024/4/2/8-bookish-podcast-for-booklovers
On this week's program, we go LIVE for Pledge Drive! Your hosts, Ruth Newman & K.A. Owens, discuss cohousing in Louisville with guest Don Reinhardt from Louisville Cohousing.If you appreciate this kind of programming, we are asking for your support during our 7th Anniversary Pledge Drive at secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-lo…y-pledge-drive
On this week's program, we go LIVE for Pledge Drive! Your host, Ruth Newman, discusses the state of animal welfare and protecting pets in Kentucky with guests:- Todd Blevin, Kentucky State Director for the Humane Society;- Larry Jones, President of the Louisville Dog Run Association; and - Susan Ganschiff, who fosters dogs for the Humane Society.If you appreciate this kind of programming, we are asking for your support during our 7th Anniversary Pledge Drive at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-7th-anniversary-pledge-drive
This is a conversation with Kyle Ellison, former Parole Officer and Kentucky prison historian, and with Jerry Collins, Chief of Metro Louisville Dept. of Corrections. They spoke on the current state of Kentucky's prison and county jail systems and the ramifications. The event took place at the Louisville League of Women Voters Democracy in Action Forum, held February 19, 2024.
John Dear is an American Catholic priest, peace activist, lecturer, and author of 35 books on peace and nonviolence. He has spoken on peace around the world, organized hundreds of demonstrations against war, injustice and nuclear weapons and been arrested 85 times in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience against war, injustice, poverty, nuclear weapons and environmental destruction.Dear has been nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize, including in January 2008 by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He has served as the director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, and currently serves as the founder and director of the Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus.
Hear our encore discussion of the natural cosmetics used during the Renaissance. We explore the case of Henrietta Maria, Queen Consort of King Charles I of England back in the 1600s who was described by her niece as being 'quite handsome' in spite of having a hunchback and buck teeth! Then Rob Weber, of Kentucky Academy of Science interviews Yvonne Garrison (Mason County High School, in Maysville, KY) about her Outstanding Science Teacher Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers in 2022.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, hops on his trusty two-wheeled steed for a conversation about bicycling in Louisville with Chris Butz who joined Louisville Metro Public Works Transportation Division as a Transportation Planner II in 2023. Chris began his career in land use planning for Hardin County (KY) while finishing his master’s degree in urban planning at UofL. After earning his degree, Chris took on a new role at TARC, where he developed a passion for transportation planning. As a Louisville native and avid cyclist, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position managing Bike Louisville, the city's bike and scooter program. His work focuses on bike infrastructure improvements, cycling education, and growing Louisville’s urban bike network. Learn more at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/bike-louisvilleListen in as we discuss:• The revival of the Bike Louisville program (including a newsletter relaunch and website update)• Bike to Work Day coming up on Friday, May 17th (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/bike-louisville/bike-work-day-2024). There will be four meet-and-ride locations departing at 7:30am for 4th Street Live! for coffee, donuts, and raffle prizes. Meet back at 4th Street Live! at 5:30pm for return rides. Register at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ba56e134432641f89f4c23728d47b6ed• New bike facilities on Lexington Rd/Liberty (from Payne to Wenzel) and on Ellison in Germantown.• The Bike Implementation Plan: Bike Louisville Public Works and Office of Planning partnering to produce a planning study of Louisville’s existing bike network and prioritize quick, implementable improvements for better connectivity and low stress facilities that encourage more people to bike. The first virtual kick off and community engagement meeting will be held Monday April 15, 6-7:30pm, it will be fully public. Those interested can find a link to the event on Bike Louisville’s webpage.• Main Remade: In March, KYTC held a public meeting on planned improvements. Phase 1: convert Main St from one-way to two-way between Wenzel & 2nd St. with upgrades to crosswalks and intersections, a protected bike lane, dedicated left-turn lanes, and new traffic signals. Phase 1 to begin as soon as late 2024. Learn more at http://MainRemade.com• Goals for the Future: - Improved maintenance for existing network (refreshing striping/markings/signage)- Expanding network with more protected bike lanes and shared use paths along major arterials- Increasing bike parking (50 bike racks per year to be installed), - Providing more community events, safety and education initiatives, continuing and expanding community partnerships to provide bike services to new bikers or underserved communities- E-bike rebate pilot programAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
We broadcast live from Logan Street Market to bring you all the fun of Forward Radio's 7th Anniversary of broadcasting radio for the people, by the people! Listen-in to hear from our guest speaker, Charles Booker; a conversation across The Pond, with our friends at East Leeds Community Radio in Louisville's Sister City of Leeds, England; and interviews with a wide variety of WFMP programmers, volunteers, supporters, and community partners! Thanks to everyone who joined us to mark this momentous occasion and to support the station. If you haven't donated yet, go to https://forwardradio.org right now to help us reach our goal of raising $7000 in honor of seven years in your ears!
This week on Truth to Power, we go LIVE for the Pledge Drive and bring you a conversation about the vital role that community radio continues to play in protecting democracy and connecting people across all kinds of divides. Join Forward Radio hosts, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) and Tom Lambert (Economic Impact), for a conversation with friends from the Pacifica Affiliate Network: Manager, Ursula Ruedenberg; and Operations Coordinator, Stephanie Schubert, who is also the Producer of Sprouts (which you can hear on Forward Radio every week on Mondays at 7:30am, Wednesdays at 7:30pm, and Saturdays at 5:30pm). Learn more about the rich history of Pacifica at http://pacificanetwork.orgIf you love programming like this, we need your support to stay on the air! Forward Radio is entirely independent, volunteer-powered and listener-sponsored. We are still a long way from our goal of raising $7000 by the end of the day on April 13th in honor of our 7th anniversary of bringing you voices and conversations you won’t hear anywhere else, so please go to http://forwardradio.org and donate today!On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find Judith Lindbergh at https://judithlindbergh.com/ and on IG @judithlindbergh.This week’s episode is one that big history nerds may find fascinating. In fact, big nerd Carrie could have gone even further down a rabbit hole of Herodotus than she did with our guest Judith Lindbergh. If you feel like playing a drinking game with this episode, between the three of us, we say the word ‘fascinating” at least nine times. Judith’s second novel, titled Akmaral, will be published on May 7 and is a sweeping story of a nomadic woman warrior in Central Asia during the 5th century. Judith tells us about her inspiration for the novel (and you can find more about the Ice Maiden she mentions in our interview on her website) and how the matriarchal community in which Akmaral lives has connections to the mythological Amazons. Judith relates the challenges of women during the Iron Age to those that modern women have through her story. A perfect saga story for fans of Madeline Miller.Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Akmaral by Judith Lindbergh2- Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach3- The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith4- The Thrall's Tale by Judith Lindbergh5- Histories by Herodotus6- Rough Magic by Lara Prior-Palmer7- The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan - A 5 star read recommended by fellow book lover Linda Lefler @lindalefler8- This is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships by Matthew Fray9- The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave10- The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl11- Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl12- I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca MakkaiMovies mentioned--1- White Noise (2023)Documentary mentioned:1- Secrets of the Dead: Amazon Warrior Women, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/amazon-warrior-women-episode/1464/.2- NOVA: “Ice Mummies: Siberian Ice Maiden. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrYitmlS1YU. Article mentioned--1- The Marriage Lesson That I Learned Too Late --https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/marriage-problems-fight-dishes/629526/2- Tuvan Throat Singing - https://www.songlines.co.uk/features/essential-10/10-essential-throat-singing-albums.
This special Pledge Drive edition of Election Connection features John Balliet, Jazz DJ for WXOX 97.1 FM (the other low power community radio station in Louisville KY) and Victoria Strange, a regular on Election Connection. Together, we carry on a wide-ranging conversation getting into the history of how we got started in low-power, noncommercial community radio; how radio in general, and low power community radio specifically, got started; how publicly-owned radio frequencies were virtually all handed over to commercial interests; and what this means to our community, our democracy and our American values. We also talked about the growing collaboration among community radio stations across the country.
Michael Nagler is Professor Emeritus of Classics and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley, where he founded the Peace and Conflict Studies Program. Prof. Nagler has spoken and written widely for campus, religious, public and special interest groups on the subject of peace and nonviolence for many years,. He has consulted for the U.S. Institute of Peace and many other organizations and is President of the board of METTA: Center for Nonviolence Education and of PeaceWorkers, and on numerous other boards, and has recently co-founded Educators For Nonviolence (info@efnv.org). He has worked on nonviolent intervention since the 1970's and served on the Interim Steering Committee of the Nonviolent Peaceforce.In addition to his many articles on peace and spirituality, he is the author of America Without Violence (Island Press, 1982), The Upanishads (with Sri Eknath Easwaran, Nilgiri Press, 1987) and most recently The Search for a Nonviolent Future (Inner Ocean Publishing) which won the 2002 American Book Award and is being used in many courses as well as reading groups around the country (Italian translation appeared in 2005; pending in Korean and Arabic).Michael Nagler is a student of Sri Eknath Easwaran, Founder of the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, and has lived at the Center's ashram in Marin County since 1970.
On this special Pledge Drive edition of the program, your host, Justin Mog, digs deep into Extraction Politics with University of Louisville professor of Communication, Nick Paliewicz, author of the brand new book “Extraction Politics: Rio Tinto and the Corporate Persona” (Penn State Press - Series in Transdiciplinary Rhetoric). The book argues that Rio Tinto is a global extractive colonial actor that creates different place-based rhetorical personae to pass as a valued member of the public without having to settle in these communities and bear the costs of extraction.Nick studies argumentation and public discourse with emphases on environmental rhetoric, public memory, and social movements. He is co-author of three previous books: 1. The Securitization of Memorial Space: Rhetoric and Public Memory; 2. Racial Terrorism: A Rhetorical Investigation of Lynching; and 3. Memory and Monument Wars in American Cities: New York, Charlottesville, and Montgomery. Catch up with Nick at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-paliewicz-13423224/ Two hardcopy versions of Nick’s new book, Extraction Politics, will be available for bidding at the Silent Auction taking place during Forward Radio’s 7th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 13th from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Logan Street Market! Don’t miss this chance to take home a copy of Nick’s thought-provoking text while supporting the station that made you aware of it!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Patty and Brian interview Matt Gatton, author of The Shadows of Socrates text, published in 2024. Give us a listen!
K.A. Owens interviews Author, Playwright, Actor- Don Ray Smith about the upcoming performance of his play "Growing Up White On Wilson".Recorded Thursday April 4, 2024, 2:30 PM.
This interview was conducted in the tropical rainforest of Southeastern Costa Rica, in the indigenous village of Yorkin, a 5-mile canoe journey upriver (or hike) from the nearest town. This village of ~400 people has succeeded in sustaining the lush forest ecology while interspersing and harvesting a rich diversity of food crops, including cacao, coffee, rice, corn, bananas, plantain, cassava, papaya, palm heart, sugar cane, grapefruit, lemons and also chickens (which can be seen everywhere in the village). Bernarda Morales Marin, one of the village elders, recounts the story of how the village came about, their history of exploitation by banana companies and their long struggle, which she began, to form a now successful Eco-Tourism organization called Stibrawpa. Bernarda is joined by Miriam, another village elder who explains some of the customs and beliefs of their Bri Bri culture and language. The voice you hear speaking in English is that of Lia Bernhauser, one of two German volunteers whom I met. She began as a volunteer and ended up living in Yorkin for 5 years and was preparing to return to Germany when I arrived. She graciously agreed to translate my questions into Spanish for both Bernarda and Miriam and then translated Bernarda's and Miriam's answers into English. I am very thankful to Lia for doing such a good job translating into yet another foreign language, and thus enabling my audience to receive the benefit!
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.Earth Day is upon us in a few weeks, April 22, and what better time to explore literature that comments on the health of Mother Earth. This week we are talking eco-literature. Eco-literature engages readers on environmental concerns through the interactions between humans and the environment. And it encourages thought about our impact on the planet. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate2- That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming3- That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming4- Ramayana: Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel5- Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel6- Did You Hear About Kitty Karr by Crystal Smith Paul - A 5 Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Kristin @paws.read.repeat7- Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver8- Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman 9- Dune by Frank Herbert10- Don't Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagan11- Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philips12- The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel13- Three Ways to Disappear by Katy Yocom14- State of Wonder by Ann Patchet15- What Blooms From Dust by James Markert16- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck17- Days of Sand by Aimee de Jongh18- The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin19- Death in the Air: The True Story of a Serial Killer, the Great London Smog, and the Strangling of a City by Kate Winkler Dawson20- Hoot by Carl HiassenLinks to articles we reference:Library Book Returned After 102 Yearshttps://people.com/family-returns-pair-of-books-100-years-overdue-to-kentucky-library-8621113#:~:text=A%20family%20returned%20a%20pair,Matthews%20branch%20on%20Monday.Wishtree censorship—https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/94637-in-virginia-censors-attempt-to-axe-wishtree.htmlSting Ray article—https://www.npr.org/2024/03/07/1236678538/stingray-pregnant-charlotte-aquarium-mystery-north-carolinaBringing Back the Wooly Mammothhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/06/1235944741/resurrecting-woolly-mammoth-extinction
Carla Wallace is co-founder of Louisville’s Fairness campaign. Called by the late, great Anne Braden as one of the best civil rights organizers in Louisville during the 20th century, Carla has been engaged in social justice work since she was a child, joining her father in efforts to end racial segregation in Louisville’s theaters. Her work as an adult has included international human rights, affordable housing and police misconduct. Carla Wallace is a founding member of the national network Showing Up for Racial Justice. She helped establish the Audre Lorde Chair in Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality at the University of Louisville and co-chairs the Community Council of the University’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.Her work has recently been included in a new book, Towards Collective Liberation, by Chris Crass, As well as Subversive Southerner: Anne Braden and the Struggle for Racial Justice in the Cold War South penned by Cate Fosl. In 1992 Carla Wallace, was on the steering committee, of the Kentucky Rainbow Coalition, she endorsed the Committees of Correspondence national conference Conference on Perspectives for Democracy and Socialism in the 90s held at Berkeley California July 17-19, 1992. Carla’s activism includes support for international solidarity and opposition to the Occupation of Palestine, as well as organizing for affordable housing.
On this special Pledge Drive edition of the program, your host, Justin Mog, dives deep into the ocean with Julia Barnes, a 12-time award-winning environmental filmmaker. She is the director of the feature documentaries Sea of Life and Bright Green Lies. For over a decade, Julia has worked to bring about positive change through filmmaking and activism. Her work currently focuses on the imminent threat to our oceans posed by deep sea mining. Learn more at: https://www.seaoflifemovie.com/ https://www.brightgreenlies.com/Joining us to encourage you to donate to Forward Radio during our 7th Anniversary Pledge Drive is Ruth Newman (Election Connection) and Hart Hagan (The Climate Report). Please donate what you can at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-7th-anniversary-pledge-driveAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Astronomer Scott Miller (Maysville Community & Technical College) tells us what we can see in the night sky in April, and how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Then, hear a recent interview by the 'Union of Concerned Scientists' with journalism professor Jesse Holland (George Washington University) about the past, present and future of science journalism.Here are the websites about the eclipse: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024 and https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa.Here is the full 'Union of Concerned Scientists' podcast of March 20, 2024 with Jesse Holland: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/what-we-need-make-democracy-work.Here is how you can donate to Forward Radio: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-7th-anniversary-pledge-drive.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
K.A. Owens interviews Rev. Dawn Cooley. Topic-What is a Unitarian? Recorded Wednesday January 31, 2018.Second air date- Friday March 28, 2024.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find this week’s Austen authors at their websites: https://www.ahkim.net/ and https://melodieedwards.com/. They are also on IG @ melodiewritesedwards and @ahkim.writer Jane Austen was born in 1775 and died in 1817 but she remains a writer who has captured the minds and hearts of many readers. The themes she addressed in her time remain ones that are relevant today: the need to be an individual despite the binds of society’s rules, the complications of marriage, and the power and powerlessness that comes with changes in social class. Our guests this week, AH Kim, and Melodie Edwards, both love Jane Austen and with such gusto that they wrote their own reimaginings of her novels. They talk about the potential pitfalls of their endeavors given how exacting many Austen fans are, as well as the things they wanted to ensure they kept from Austen versus the creative license they took to make their stories unique to their own experiences and modern times.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Relative Strangers by A.H. Kim2- Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen3- Once Persuaded, Twice Shy by Melodie Edwards4- Persuasion by Jane Austen5- Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James6- Jane and Edward by Melodie Edwards7- A Good Family by A.H. Kim8- Long Live by V. B. Lacey - A Book recommended by a fellow book lover Brianna Wright @bwrightsbookreviews9- Deacon King Kong by James McBride10- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano11- Every Time We Say Goodbye by Natalie Jenner12- The Fetishist by Katherine Min13- Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes14- The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyTV series mentioned:1- Northern Exposure ( Amazon, 1990-1995)2- The Reluctant Traveler (Apple +, 2023-present)Movies mentioned-1- Pride and Prejudice (1995) with Colin Firth2- Sense and Sensibility (1995) with Emma Thompson3- Persuasion (Netflix, 2022) with Dakota Johnson4- Persuasion (2007, iTV) with Sally Hawkins5- Persuasion (1995) with Ciarin Hinds6- Emma (1996) with Gwyneth Paltrow7- American Fiction (2023)
Dr. Gene Shively, Dr. Mike Flynn, and Paul Hoppe finish their discussion on private equity in healthcare that favors profit over patients.
Sumedha Rao, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Sustainability, explains at length where the City of Louisville is headed in its efforts to transition to a cleaner, more resilient economy and culture by the year 2040 -- the deadline called for in a 2020 Resolution made by the Metro Council when Louisville should have converted to 100% clean energy. Listen as Ms. Rao lays out the different strategies, projects, and networking with scores of cities, regional authorities, businesses and other entities to implement best practices for achieving this ambitious goal.
Dr. Cate Fosl, Professor emeritus, former director of the University of Louisville Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies and founder and former director of the University of Louisville Anne Braden Institute. In addition to being a University of Louisville professor, Cate Fosl has been an active member of the Civil Rights movement in Louisville and the author of the book Subservice Southern: Anne Braden and the Struggle for Racial Justice in the Cold War South.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, connects across The Pond with fellow community radio hosts at East Leeds Community Radio in Louisville's Sister City of Leeds, England. Rachael Unsworth & Clarrie Ramsden are heard each month on the program "Think Global, Act Local" on East Leeds Community Radio / Chapel FM (https://www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/archive/?_sf_s=climate). Rachael is the host of the show, as well as a professional geographer, seasoned tour guide, and presenter (https://www.leedscitywalkingtours.co.uk/). Clarrie is a regular reporter on the program, and also does some amazing local activism, running a group called Climate Action Seacroft. It's part of Climate Action Leeds, a 5 year program across Leeds, funded by the UK National Lottery (https://www.climateactionleeds.org.uk/).Listen in as we compare notes about our respective communities, how we are acting locally to combat climate chaos, and how we each use radio to engage our communities in the process of transition toward a more sustainable future. Leeds has an aspiration to go carbon neutral and Louisville has just released a Priority Climate Action Plan for the 11-countyregion (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/climate-action-and-resilience-plans) after Louisville Metro Council set goals in a February 2020 Resolution for Clean, Renewable Energy:• 100% clean renewable electricity for Metro government operations by 2030• 100% clean energy for Metro government operations by 2035• 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040This is the first program co-produced by sister stations, Forward Radio and Chapel FM. We invite you to join us for some live dialogue with our new friends at East Leeds Community Radio during Forward Radio's 7th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 13th 5-8pm at Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St.This program would not have been possible without the talented dedication of Think Global, Act Local's Producer Lucy Smickersgill and Engineer Phil Driscoll. Many thanks to them!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 https://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Dennisha Rivers has been a healthcare provider for 20 years. She is currently the President of Vision Of Life Outreach Ministries, a tax exempt 501c3 nonprofit organization. Their mission is to help homeless families and homeless youth to help restore and rebuild their lives from homelessness to self independence through educational workshops, mentoring programs, life skills training, entrepreneurship, environmental justice, financial literacy and transitional housing, and emergency assistance. Dennisha's goal is to provide a safe healthy place for youth and to bring families together in a positive safe environment and safer neighborhoods. Dennisha Rivers is currently running for Jefferson County metro council from District 4.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFacebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we’re talking about linked short story collections. What are linked short stories, though?These are stories that are collected and somehow linked to each other. That link can be very explicit or very subtle. They can be linked by one character who threads her/his way throughout every one or who is only mentioned marginally. They can be linked by several characters. They can be linked by the setting–if they are set in a certain town or state or country. But they can also be linked by theme or symbol or a common experience of characters. They could all be about a shared experience, like parenthood or death or love. Or a combination of these things.Books Mentioned in This Episode:1- Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar2- We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby3- Good Taste by Caroline Scott4- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte5- The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer6- The Decameron by Giovanni Boccacio7- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout8- The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien9- Dubliners by James Joyce10- Dear Chrysanthemums: A Novel in Stories by Fiona Sze-Lorrain11- The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros12- Birth Canal by Dias Novita Wuri13- There, There by Tommy Orange14- Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange15- What Makes You Think You’re Supposed to Feel Better by Jody Hobbs Hessler16- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw17- A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan18- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi19- Music of the Swamp by Lewis Nordan20- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee21- Crooked Hallelujah by Kelly Jo Ford22- Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta23- Gwen and Art are Not in Love by Lex Croucher24- Throne of Glass (series) by Sarah J. Maas25- The Bone People by Keri Hulme26- The Extinction of Irina Rey by Jennifer CroftPodcasts mentioned--Ologies with Alie Ward - https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oikologyencoreNPR's Book of the Day - https://www.npr.org/2024/03/14/1196979329/nprs-book-of-the-day-the-extinction-of-irena-rey-jennifer-croftMovies mentioned--Oppenheimer (2023)Spaceman (2024, Netflix)
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, goes looking for the good stuff with Katie Harvey, CSA Marketing and Outreach Program Manager for the Organic Association of Kentucky (https://www.oak-ky.org). Tune in for an exploration of the why’s and how’s of adding more fresh, local, seasonal foods to your plate this spring! We’ll help you navigate the many possibilities from foraging, to growing your own, to farmers markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm subscriptions!Katie Harvey is a Louisville native who joined the OAK team in June 2018. She manages the Kentucky Farm Share Coalition Program and works to increase outreach for community supported agriculture (CSA) participation. Prior to joining the OAK team, Katie spent several years working on Kentucky vegetable farms, facilitating nonprofit education programs for healthy eating, and working in sales with a cosmetic brand focused on sustainability and the environment. Katie graduated from the University of Kentucky’s Natural Resource and Environmental Science program with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture and has a long-time commitment to growing the local food economy and raising awareness for organic agriculture in Kentucky. She manages the farm share voucher programs, organizes and presents at community events, builds programming for the Kentucky Farm Share Coalition members and advocates for local, organic food to reach people around the state. Learn more with these resources:- Eating with the Seasons postcard: https://www.kyfarmshare.org/_files/ugd/0d9875_f74aee0e4cbf47ae8f556235dccaaf6b.pdf - 2021 Louisville FM Guide: https://ediblekentucky.ediblecommunities.com/sites/default/files//media/ckeditor/46/summer-2021/farmers-markets/kentucky-farmers-markets-map.pdf- Phoenix Hill Flower Farm offers bouquet CSA subscriptions: http://Phoenixhillflowerfarm.com- OAK Find-a-Farm Directory: https://www.oak-ky.org/find-a-farm-directory- Kentucky Proud CSA Week - https://www.facebook.com/groups/kycsafairAs 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.orgThe 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 program, we bring you a vital community conversation about Legislating Gender. On March 7th, the University of Louisville presented its 2024 Minx Auerbach Lecture featuring Paisley Currah, Professor of Women's & Gender Studies and Political Science at the City University of New York (CUNY), and author of the book, "Sex is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity."The legislative assault on transgender people in the United States seems new, but governments have been regulating the lives of transgender people for decades. Outside of trans communities, few were aware of the Kafkaesque web of regulations that trans people find themselves in. Now that policing of the gender binary has been transformed from an unremarkable aspect of bureaucratic policymaking to a weapon in the culture wars, everyone is paying attention. In this talk, Paisley Currah will explore the connections between contemporary conflicts over trans issues and the history and persistence of gender and racial hierarchies in American society.Truth to Power brings you conversations you won't hear anywhere else on the airwaves. The program 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 http://forwardradio.org
To find more of Kari’s book thoughts, you can find her on instagram @checkedoutbooks.Our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we chat with Kari Heggen, a bookstagrammer from Iowa who set herself a goal to read all the Newbery Award winners from the past 102 years. Originally she had planned to read 10 a year but she ultimately decided to just get her done. She read 49 of the winners in 2023 and got a jump start on 2024 by reading this year’s winner, The Eye and the Impossible by Dave Eggers.Kari talks about the highs and lows of her Newbery Award challenge. Books from the early days of the award were decidedly not great. But by the 1960s, Kari got into a better groove and found herself enjoying books for the first time and often the second time which brought back some childhood nostalgia. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Erasure by Percival Everett2- Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach3- Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell4- Holes by Louis Sachar5- The Giver by Lois Lowry6- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien7- The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loom8- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle9- The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera10- Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins11- The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron12- Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman13- A Visit to William Blake's Inn by Nancy Willard14- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry15- King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry16- Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry17- Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voigt18- Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt19- Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool20- The Crossover by Kwame Alexander21- The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo22- The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson23- Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Patterson24- The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers25-Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin26- When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead27 - Five Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Hope @lifewithhopeann- Divine Rivals Duology by Rebecca Ross28- Nick Drake: The Life by Richard Morton Jack29- The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon30- Starter Villain by John Scalzi31- Sword of the Rightful King by Jane Yolen32- Morgan is My Name by Sophie Keetch33- The Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson34- The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyMovies and TV Series mentioned:1- Oppenheimer (2023)2- American Fiction (2023)3- Poor Things (2023)4- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023, Netflix)5- Peaky Blinders (2013-2022, Netflix)Article about Serving on the Newbery Awards committee-https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/what-it-takes-choose-newbery-medal-winner
Researchers have identified seven lifestyle factors that are most correlated with depression. We review them on this show! And did you know that the official state 'mineral' in Kentucky (coal) is actually a 'rock', and the official state 'rock' (agate) is actually a 'mineral'? Hear about the move in the KY Legislature to fix this geological error. Finally, hear about the 2023 Ig Nobel Prize ceremony which humorously celebrates out-of-the-ordinary research.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal Many thanks to Kentucky Educational Television for permission to rebroadcast a portion of their Feb. 22, 2024 episode of 'Kentucky Edition' with Renee Shaw: https://ket.org/program/kentucky-edition/state-rock/Many thanks to the Ig Nobel Prize folks for permission to rebroadcast part of their 2023 ceremony: https://improbable.com/ig/2023-ceremony/#Ig-Ceremony-2023
Dr. Christopher Mitchell is Professor Emeritus, at George Mason University in Fairfax County, Virginia near Washington, D.C. He is director of the Jimmy & Roslan Carter Center at George Mason He has served in higher educational institutions as a Research Associate, Research Officer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Professor of International Relations in the Department of Systems Science of the City University, London.Most recently his teaching responsibilities have been as Director of the Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolutions and Drucie French Cumbie Professor of Conflict Analysis at George Mason University.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, takes a spring salad hike with George Barnett, author of the brand new book “Foraging Kentucky: An introduction to the edible plants, fungi, and tree crops of the Southeast” to be released by University Press of Kentucky on April 2, 2024 (http://www.thehungryforager.com). George is also the new Urban Agriculture Manager for Louisville Grows (http://louisvillegrows.org), where he is busy getting ready for this Saturday’s Cole Crops Sale and other spring Seeds and Starts sales (http://seedsandstarts.org). Listen in as we talk about all things foraging and getting your garden started this spring!Reviewers of George’s new book have this to say:"George Barnett shows that with this book he is not only knowledgeable, but has immeasurable wisdom about the forests and the wild areas of Kentucky. We should all consider ourselves lucky to have this edition to add to our library shelves. Foraging for food is at an all time high in popularity right now, and it is thanks to the hard work and dedication of people like George." ―Clay Bowers-Michigan, foraging teacher and nature enthusiast at http://nomiforager.com"While covering awesome native food plants like hickory and eastern camas, it's nice that George also includes non-native foods like wineberry and autumn olive. Combining wild edible plants and edible/medicinal mushrooms makes this book stand out in a fun and exciting way!" ―Jed Arkels, small nursery grower/owner of Drop Seed Ecology, and wild foods enthusiast"Barnett delivers an approachable, yet practical perspective on foraging in the region. He guides the reader with knowledgeable and personal experience― along with over 200 descriptive photos―that will help the beginner forager to head out into the woods with confidence. This invitation to the wild of Kentucky, through mushrooms, edible plants and herbs, introduces the reader to the edible outdoors with notes of identification, safety, practical uses, sustainability while also inspiring a reverence to the land. A must have for Kentucky foragers!" ―Jess Starwood, author of Mushroom Wanderland"Drawing on scientific studies, indigenous knowledge, folklore, and his own long experience, George Barnett has provided us with an informative and useful guide to some of Kentucky's most popular wild edibles, as well as several unheralded species that perhaps deserve more attention. His descriptions of some 50 herbs, fungi, and woody plants include wonderful photographs and detailed instructions for every step of the foraging enterprise, from how to find and harvest them to how to eat them. Anyone with any interest in foraging in and around the commonwealth should have Foraging Kentucky on their shelf." ―Luke Manget, author of Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia, winner of the 2023 W.D. Weatherford and James A. Duke AwardsAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Dee Pregliasco of the League of Women Voters. She explains the history and purpose of League.First air date Friday March 2, 2018, 2PM.Current air date Saturday March 9, 2024, 2:30PM.
Rev. Philip Lloyd-Sidle was the minister at James Lee Memorial Presbyterian Church from 2001 to 2014, and was on the staff of the Center for Women and Families from 2013 to 2018. Retired since January of 2018, Phil has been active for the past few years in the Buddhist group meeting at the Clifton Unitarian Church, leading not only meditation, but also social action projects. They have both recently return from Palestine.
On this week's program, we bring you a vital community conversation about the suppression of black history in America. On Tuesday evening, March 5, 2024, the Filson Historical Society hosted a panel discussion entitled "Carter G. Woodson and the Killing of Black History." Tune in as three accomplished Black men discuss Black History and contemporary racial struggle. They intentionally do so after Black History Month. Their conversation moves from the impetus of “Miseducation of the Negro” author Carter G. Woodson founding Negro History Week in 1926 to current political, educational, and political attacks on “diversity,” which they see as the latest iteration of “American anti-Blackness.” The panel begins with Ricky L. Jones, Ph.D., Baldwin-King Scholar in Residence, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute & Professor of Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville. Jones is the past chair of the Department of Pan-African Studies, opinion columnist for the Courier Journal/USA Today Network, and organizer of the Envirome Institute’s “Baldwin-King Project.” He is author of Black Haze and What’s Wrong with Obamamania?Also on the panel are:Mawuli Mel Davis, J.D., Founding partner of the Davis Bozeman Johnson Law Firm. Davis is a former Naval officer who is now a civil rights attorney, human rights organizer, and author based in Atlanta, Georgia. Davis Bozeman Johnson Law, one of Georgia’s largest African American-owned law firms has three offices in Savannah, Statesboro, and Decatur, Georgia. He is the author of We Need You: Encouraging My Son’s Generation for Black Liberation.Derrick White, Ph.D., Professor of History and African American and Africana Studies, University of Kentucky and author of Blood, Sweat, and Tears. This event was brought to you by the University of Louisville's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute’s Baldwin-King Project in partnership with the Filson Historical Society. Learn more at http://filsonhistorical.orgTruth to Power brings you conversations you won't hear anywhere else on the airwaves. The program 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 http://forwardradio.org
Our website www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFaceBook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we talk about some of our favorite books coming out of small and independent presses. The Big 5 publishers print those blockbusters we love to stick in our beach bag but smaller presses support much more diverse authors and innovative and important stories that may be your next favorite read! We give you a little primer about the difference between a small press and an imprint by on the Big 5.Books mentioned--1- The Changeling by Victor Lavalle2- The Odyssey by Homer3- Men Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit4- Everyman by Philip Roth5- Italian Shoes by Henning Mankell6- Gilead by Marilynne Robinson - 5 star readrecommended by fellow book lover Amy Bernath @mrsmillardfillmorereads7- The Wild Hunt by Emma Seckel (Tin House)8- Three Ways to Disappear by Katy Yocom (Ashland Creek Press)https://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/ep-35-revision-and-riding-the-tiger-with-katy-yocom-2-26-20/9- The Salt Fields by Stacy D. Flood (Lanternfish Press)10- Whiskey and Ribbons by Leesa Cross Smith (Hub City Press)11- Landings: A Crooked Creek Farm Year by Arwen Donahue (Hub City Press)12- Places We Left Behind: A Memoir in Miniature by Jennifer Lang (Vine Leaves Press)13- What Ben Franklin Would Have Told Me by Donna Gordon (Regal House) https://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/s-6-e-136-a-man-a-boy-a-mom-a-pig-and-ben-franklin-with-guest-donna-gordon-6-8-22/14- Menopause: A Comic Treatment edited by MK Czerwiec (Penn State University Press) 15- Bad Tourist by Suzanne Roberts (Univeristy of Nebraska Press)16- Another Appalachia (WVU Press)17- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Milkweed Editions)18- Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl (Milkweed Editions)19- Lungfish by Meghan Gillis (Catapult Books)20- Tidepool by Nicole Willson (Parliament House)21- The Keeper of the Key by Nicole Willson (Parliament House Books - coming Nov. 12, 2024)Movies/Shows mentioned--Maestro (Netflix, 2023)The Changeling (Apple+, 2023)For All Mankind (Apple+, 2019)Links mentioned:Odysseus Lunar Landing - https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/world/moon-landing-intuitive-machines-nasa-scn/index.htmlSolar Flare -https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/x6-solar-flare-today-outage-earth-att/Human Isolation on Mars-https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/magazine/mars-isolation-experiment.htmlLA Public Library now owns a small press -https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-01-08/the-l-a-public-library-is-getting-into-book-publishing-why-it-makes-total-sense
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, puts down his pruning saw for a conversation about the science of tree rings with Dr. Maegen Rochner. Maegen is a Dendrochronologist and a professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her research has focused on the use of tree-ring data to reconstruct past climate and environmental conditions. More specifically, her dissertation research used tree rings in relic and living whitebark pine and Engelmann spruce to investigate climate change and disturbance in the Beartooth Mountains of Northwest Wyoming. She also enjoys research in dendroarchaeology, or using tree-ring patterns to date historic frame structures, log cabins, canoes, and most anything made out of wood. Dr. Rochner has also assisted her colleagues in other fields of dendrochronology, including fire history studies, climate reconstruction, ecology, stand dynamics, and more. As a tree-ring scientist in Louisville, Maegen is interested in initiating local research projects focused on (1) urban forests and their responses to climate change and urban heat islands, (2) tree-ring dating of local historic resources, such as cabins, buildings, and artifacts, (3) pollution and invasive species, and (4) spatial differences in tree species and ages used in urban forests and parks. Learn more at https://louisville.edu/geogeo/about/profiles/meagen-rochner-ph-d. For those interested in diving deeper into the topic of dendrochronology, Dr. Rochner recommends https://www.dendrohub.com/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Kay Tillow and Jill Harmer discuss the book Health Care Meltdown: Confronting the Myths and Fixing our Failing System by Robert H. LeBow, MD.
Kay Tillow, Charlie Casper, and Paul Hoppe discuss Prior Authorization and other Medicare Advantage problems.
A talk with Antoine Terry who is the founder of Unite 502 of Louisville on how his organization helps to develop entrepreneurship, civic engagement, community development, and networking opportunities for men of color in the Louisville area. This is a fascinating discussion on the challenges and opportunities of increasing diversity in local business ownership and opportunities. A little more about Unite 502 is below, and their website is https://www.unite502.com/ . Unite 502.........About UsOUR MISSION- Create space for black and brown professionals and entrepreneurs to gather. Where they can grow both professionally and personally. Leading to greater economic sustainability. OUR VISION- Have the diversity in our community reflected in all levels of leadership across our community. Unite 502 is building a commUNITY of leaders for men of color in the Louisville, KY area. As you move up in your profession, be it corporate, civic, nonprofit, or academic, you'll find the spaces you occupy become less and less diverse, especially for men of color. It can be difficult to find someone who can relate to your experience or help you navigate those spaces. That's where Unite 502 comes in. We provide our members with a community of like-minded professionals who can relate to your experience as well as provide you with guidance on how to navigate those spaces. We are a mix of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who share our expertise in leadership, wealth creation, maintaining your mental and physical health, as well keeping a healthy marriage and family life. So whether you're new to the Louisville area or born and raised here, come join us in Uniting Our City!
On this week's program, we bring you an important community conversation about air toxins and health impacts, hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) on February 20th. WJCCTF brings you these virtual community meetings on third Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7pm online. The Task Force brings concerns and important information to residents and businesses about environmental, health and wellness issues that impact our communities. Topics vary each month. Join the conversation. Let your voice be heard and get the answers you need. Monthly topics are posted at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF. More info: 502-645-3588On today's program, we'll hear from three fascinating speakers, with a conversation facilitated by WJCCTF's director, Arnita Gadson:1. Dr. Swannie Jett, Executive Director. Park DuValle Family Health CenterThe effect of environmental exposures on the community. Are the doctors aware of the exposure when making a diagnosis? Where do we need to go from here?2. Rachael Hamilton, Director, Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control DistrictHouse Bill 136 - What is it and how would it affect APCD’s authority to regulate industrial air pollution in Jefferson County? Will it mean the end of air pollution regulation in Jefferson County?3. Dr. Natalie DuPre, Asst Professor, Epidemiology and Population Health Department, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville Is there a positive outcome of having a collaboration between researchers and clinicians to reduce the burden of diseases?Truth to Power brings you conversations you won't hear anywhere else on the airwaves. The program 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 http://forwardradio.org
On this week's Access Hour, we listen back to a virtual community conversation from Wednesday, January 31st, on the topic of "Community Benefits of Ohio River Restoration." The Ohio River Alliance presented this as its first installment of the “2024 Ohio River Discussion Series” featuring three fantastic speakers addressing the myriad community benefits of investing in the restoration of the Ohio River. Learn more at http://orsanco.orgSpeakers included:1. Jordan Lubetkin, director of Ohio River restoration for the National Wildlife Federation. He also serves as communications director for the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition. Prior to joining NWF, Jordan served as a reporter and editor at community newspapers around the country. He oversaw marketing and development efforts at the Toledo Jazz Society and gained media for the non-partisan Americans Discuss Social Security, based in Washington, D.C. Jordan earned a degree in English from Case Western Reserve University. 2. Heather Sprouse, who comes from a long line of West Virginians. She is now the co-owner of a small farm, and she holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Sociology from Marshall University, where she focused on community and leadership development. Heather is the Ohio River Coordinator with WV Rivers Coalition where she works with communities to amplify their clean water visions while creating pathways to restoration and protection.3. Tanner Yess was raised by scientists, and grew up paddling, biking, and hiking. After earning a degree in ecology, he worked on a fishing vessel in the Bering Sea. His Peace Corps service involved resource management and eco-tourism. During graduate school, Tanner helped form Greater Cincinnati’s Tri State Trails Coalition. He is a National Park Service Mountains to Main Street Ambassador; SHIFT Emerging Leader; and recipient of the 2018 Murie Center Rising Leader Award. As a co-founder of Groundwork Ohio River Valley, Tanner has led the creation of one of the nation’s largest youth green workforce programs and brought Climate Safe Neighborhoods to Cincinnati. As a person of color in a majority white field, his passion is creating new pathways for diverse youth to access green careers.
You can Shawntaye on Instagram at @shawntaye1Our website www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFaceBook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we chat with a Lexington, Kentucky bookstagrammer, Shawntaye, who is such a devoted reader that she makes books part of virtually everything she does, from socializing to volunteering. Amy met Shawntaye in real life before COVID and the Perks has been following her bookish adventures ever since. Shawntaye talks to us about a panel discussion she lead in which she recommended books that uplift Black women, as well as what she has learned from being a board member of her local library and how the reading events she attends enrich her life. She also shares her very strong (and funny) feelings about why she does not set numerical reading goals each year. Books Discussed in this Episode:1- Finna by Nino Cipri2- What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World by Henry Clark3- What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a Dragon by Henry Clark4- Heidi by Johanna Spyri5- Forever by Judy Blume6- Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan7- Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson8- Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy9- You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson10- The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson11- Power: The Rise of Black Women in America by Charity C. Elder12 - My Beautiful Black Hair by St. Clair Detrick-Jules13- My Hair is Like the Sun by St. Clair Detrick-Jules14- Hell of a Book by Jason Mott15- The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. 16- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin17 -Water by John Boyne (Five Star Read recommended by Book Lover Lynley @bichons_and_books_nz)18- Enter the Body by Joy McCullough19- Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare20- Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen21- The Weather Woman by Sally Gardner
Annie Easley was one of the first black scientists hired by NASA back in the 1950s. Initially she worked as a mathematician (a human 'computer'), but later learned computer science and programming. Mary Williams reports on this important figure in honor of both Black History Month and Women's History Month. Next, hear about the latest moon landing. Dave Robinson then reports on research about wildfires 430 million years ago, and what they tell us about earth's atmosphere at the time. Then, Scott Miller reports on what planets, stars and constellations we can see in the night sky during the month of March. Finally, Dave Robinson challenges listeners to contribute to Bench Talk by telling us what you think are the most important scientific or technological advances made between 2018 and the present, and/or what STEM advances you think will be made between now and 2030!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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.Here is the link to the story kindly provided by NASA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31KmtnA0vIsVisit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic ('Blue Danube' by Richard Strauss) provided on public domain by the Philadelphia Orchestra - 1939 - Stowkovski conducting.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, talks about repairing the racial wounds of the nation with a great panel of guests who are taking part in a special film screening and panel discussion coming up on Wednesday at the Muhammad Ali Center. With us this week are Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana (http://worldkentucky.org); Kaitlyn Tisdale, Director of Interpretation at Locust Grove (http://locustgrove.org); and Randy Quarterman, one of the featured subjects of the documentary “The Cost of Inheritance.” Randy is a U.S. Army veteran and descendant of people enslaved by the Kellers in Savannah, Georgia. He co-founded the Reparations Project (https://reparationsproject.org/), which is the first project supported by the Quarterman Keller Foundation, to support Black education and legal land redress for Black families; to truth-tell; and to amplify Black voices. Randy also recommends the sites https://reparations4slavery.com/ and https://comingtothetable.orgIn recognition of Black History Month, on Wednesday, February 28th, at the Muhammad Ali Center, from 5:00-8:30pm (5pm reception, and 6pm film, followed by a panel discussion), the World Affairs Council is screening a film called “The Cost of Inheritance.” It is an hour-long documentary that explores the complex issue of reparations in the United States using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and critical dialogue on racial conciliation. Through personal narratives, community inquiries, and scholarly insights, it aims to inspire understanding of the scope and rationale of the reparations debate. The event is free and open to the public, but you’ll need to register at http://worldkentucky.orgWe also discuss the history of enslavement at Locust Grove, right here in Louisville, where the Croghan family enslaved approximately 100 individuals between 1790 and 1856. These enslaved men, women and children were the heart of the farm. They cultivated the land, cared for the many animals, built and maintained the house and other structures, and tended to the most intimate needs of the Croghan and Clark families. At the peak of the farm’s operation in 1820, more than 40 enslaved people labored at Locust Grove. In 1849, the 22 enslaved individuals remaining at Locust Grove were emancipated by the will of Dr. John Croghan. However, those that were ‘freed’ from enslavement were then indentured for seven years before finally being released from bondage.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
In Part One of this two-part series, Kyle Ellison (former Parole Officer and trainer in the Kentucky prison system, as well as historian) and Jerry Collins (Chief of the Louisville Metro Dept. of Corrections) spoke at the Louisville League of Women Voters Democracy Forum on the current state of Kentucky's prisons, jails and prison population. Dee Pregliasco, President of the Louisville League, moderated. The discussion continues in Part two of this series.
Solutions to Violence features Ibraham Imam & Shachaf Polakow. Ibrahim Imam is currently a University of Louisville computer engineering professor who grew up in Palestine and immigrated to the United States. Shachaf Polakow is a former Israeli journalist who has recently immigrated to Louisville, Kentucky
K.A. Owens interviews Black Psychologist Truman Harris.Topic: Black Trauma. Mr. Harris has a sustained commitment to social justice across gender, race, sexual orientation and all other isms. His clinical and research focus is multicultural psychology, including privilege, microaggressions, and intersectionality.Recorded Friday March 9, 2018Original Air Date: Friday March 9, 2018.Current Air Date: Saturday February 24, 2024
On this week's program, we bring you a vital update on what's happening in Frankfort with respect to legislation impacting the environment in our Commonwealth. This week, we listen in on the February Program of Forward Radio's proud community partner, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, as they discussed the 2024 General Assembly with Audrey Ernstberger from the Kentucky Resources Council at United Crescent Hill Ministries on February 20th.Audrey provides an overview of “the good, the bad, and the ugly," including analyses of legislation relating to environmental, conservation, consumer, energy, and general government bills and resolutions during this “long” 60-legislative day session. You'll also hear recommendations and tangible action items before the General Assembly adjourns sine die on April 15, 2024. Audrey Ernstberger, associate attorney and lobbyist with KRC, graduated from Centre College and earned her J.D. from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in 2019. Shortly after law school, she pursued an LL.M. in Energy and Environmental Law from The George Washington University Law School, where she attended classes and worked as a research assistant to identify legal obstacles to pre-planning electric grid redevelopment after a natural disaster. Before joining KRC, she worked for the Legislative Research Commission as a Legislative Analyst for standing committees in both the House and Senate.Learn more and stay connected at https://www.kyrc.orgAnd keep in touch with what's happening at the Greater Louisville Sierra Club at https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/greater-louisville-groupTruth to Power brings you conversations you won't hear anywhere else on the airwaves. The program 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 http://forwardradio.org
Solutions to Violence features Aukram Burton. Aukram became the Executive Director at the Kentucky Center for African American in 2015. The goals of the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage are to enhance the public's knowledge about African Americans' history, heritage, cultural contributions in Kentucky, and African Diaspora. Aukram Burton worked as the Diversity and Multicultural Education Specialist in the Department of Diversity, Equity and Poverty Programs for the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. Burton's work as a media artist and producer focuses explicitly on Africa and the African Diaspora, illuminating Africa's descendants' common origin. For over four decades, he has documented people, places, and events in Barbados, Brazil, Benin, China, Cuba, Ghana, Haiti, Jamaica, Nigeria, Panama, Senegal, South Africa, Tibet, and many places throughout the United States.
You can find Amy and the Gibson Girl review at https://www.gibsongirlreview.com/ as well as on Instagram at @gibsongirlreviewOur website www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpodFaceBook - Perks of Being a Book Lover.To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.As podcast people ourselves, we are always interested in checking out other unique book-related podcasts. You can find a podcast to fit any interest no matter how obscure; there is something for everyone out in the pod universe. Our guest this week is Amy Drown, the founder, producer, and host of Gibson Girl Review, a podcast that focuses on novels from the Gilded Age and Progressive era, circa 1870-1920. Edith Wharton and Henry James are authors from this time you may have had to read in high school, but for the most part, novels from these time periods have mostly been forgotten among the general reading public. Amy likes to give them a fresh reading. She has found that many of the problems we deal with in 2024 are very similar to the ones people dealt with some 130+ years ago. Amy is a historian herself with a vast collection of old books she inherited from her family. In the end, she just wanted to read them instead of have them languishing on a shelf, and The Gibson Girl Review podcast was born.Books Discussed in This Episode:1- The Passionate Epicure by Marcel Rouff2- The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant3- My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier4- A Room With A View by E.M. Forster5- The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry6- Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux7- Jan of the Windmill by Juliana Horatia Ewing8- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery9 - Heidi by Johanna Spyri10- Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter11- Poor Dear Theodora by Florence Irwin12- The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope13- Her First Appearance by Richard Harding Davis14- Five Star Book Recommendation from Nelwina @toallreaders - The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan15- The Fertile Earth and the Ordered Cosmos: Reflections on the Newark Earthworks and World Heritage edited by M. Elizabeth Weiser and others16- The Wright Brothers by David McCullough 17- Winterfrost by Michelle HoutsMovies and Shows mentioned—1- The Taste of Things (2023)2- A Room With a View (1985)3- The Gilded Age (HBOMax, 2022- present)4- Downton Abbey (Peacock, 2010- 2015)
In this edition, the push for Congressional Term Limits is explained by two proponents, Rachel McCubbin (Kentucky State Chair for U.S. Term Limits or USTL) and Calvin Leach, Republican candidate for KY State Senate, District 37. Listen as Ruth and her co-host, Victoria Strange pose questions and offer their own perspectives on whether they think Term Limits is all it's cracked up to be. Ruth suggests an alternative means of reducing the corrupting influence of money in politics, namely Clean Elections. Here are some helpful links: http://www.cleanelectionssandiego.org/faq/ https://www.azcleanelections.gov/what-is-a-clean-election https://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/about-the-program
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, folds up his map for a conversation with Dr. Andrea Gaughan, Professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences at the University of Louisville. Listen in as we discuss her collaboration with the Office of Sustainability at Louisville Metro Government to conduct a Regional Climate Action Plan Survey to collect information on residents living in the greater Louisville area about their climate and sustainability priorities. As you heard on the January 29th edition of this show (https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-sumedha-rao-gianna-bennett-regional-climate-action-planning-1-29-24), we are looking for a diverse set of responses from all around the 11-county area and you can complete the survey now at: https://louisville.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmYa3jp8EKAZU3AWe also discuss Andrea’s research interests, which include: Human-environment interactions; Earth observation and sustainable development; Land systems; Human population modeling; and Remote sensing and geospatial analysis. And we explore some of the courses Dr. Gaughan teaches, including: - Earth Observation and Sustainability: The Human Planet (GEOG 525) - Unmanned Aerial System Technologies (GEOG 545) - Global Environment (GEOS 200) - Global Environmental Change (GEOS 360) - Remote Sensing (GEOS 355 and 655) - Advanced Remote Sensing (GEOS 656)Learn more about Andrea at https://louisville.edu/geogeo/about/profiles/andrea-gaughanAs 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.orgThe 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 Truth to Power, we bring you a conversation with one of Forward Radio's newest programmers, Dr. Thomas Lambert (host of Economic Impact) who was the featured guest on the February 3rd, 2024 edition of the Association for Social Economics Podcast Series. Dr. Lambert is the most recent recipient of the Welch Award for the best paper published in the Forum for Social Economics for his work titled The Great Resignation in the United States: A Study of Labor Market Segmentation. Dr. Lambert's work encompasses various areas of economics, including equine and labor economics. Join us for a fascinating discussion on pluralism in economics, labor market segmentation, the importance of healthcare and childcare, and much more! Learn more at https://business.louisville.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/thomas-e-lambert-phd/Source: https://soundcloud.com/user-370389800/social-economics-season-3-episode-6-conversation-with-tom-lambertOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
To find out more about Minda, go to her website at www.mindahoney.com or find her on social media @mindahoneyWebsite - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook- Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.We have a remix episode for you this week on Valentine’s Day, and the book we discuss is all about love and the loss of it. We first talked with author Minda Honey back in the summer of 2019 During that interview, she spoke about her book of essays tentatively titled “An Anthology of Assholes,” which was about her dating experiences from her mid-20s to age 30 as a single black woman. In October 2023, her book now titled The Heartbreak Years was published by Little A. We catch up with Minda about her memoir. We then transition back to parts of our original interview which also focuses on the Toni Morrison documentary, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. In the summer of 2019, Speed Cinema featured this film, but if you missed it then you can find it now on most streaming platforms, including Netflix and Hulu. When we discussed Morrison, she was still living but she died a few weeks later, in Aug 2019. Books Discussed in this Episode:1- The Heartbreak Years by Minda Honey2- All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai3- Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett4- What The Wind Knows by Amy Harmon5- Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison6- Sula by Toni Morrison7- Beloved by Toni Morrison8- The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison9- The Mothers by Brit Bennett10- Ruby by Cynthia Bond11- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward12- How to Be Remembered by Michael Thompson - A Five star read recommended by Jessica Bearak @tonightsbookishfeast13- The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline14- Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn; audiobook narrated by Ronke AdékoluejoShows mentioned--1- Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019)2- Time Trap (2018, Netflix)3- Dark (2017-2020, Netflix)4- Will & Harper (2024)5- Six Feet Under (2001-2005, Netflix)6- Will and Grace (1998-2006, Hulu)
Holly Page, Co-Founder of and Senior Advisor to No Labels, a 501(c)(4) political organization, explains why the organization came into being and why it is now attempting to put a 3rd Party Presidential candidate on the 2024 ballot in all 50 states. Although they have succeeded in getting on the ballot in 15 states at the time of this airing, they don't plan on announcing a candidate until after Super Tuesday, which is March 5, 2024.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a conversation with Chris Wiedamann, Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for the Kentucky Division of Forestry(https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry). Listen in as we discuss:•Wildfires in KY: Recap of the 2023 wildfire season and assistance available;•The state of forestry in the Commonwealth and its significance in terms of the economy, jobs, land acreage, and sustainability;•What Urban Forestry is and why it matters;•The kinds of assistance KDF offers to develop or improve urban forestry programs; •The Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant: $1.8M available to local governments, 501(c)3 non-profits, and educational institutions to support work increasing access to trees and green spaces. Funded through the US Forest Service from the Inflation Reduction Act, 100% of funding is intended to serve underserved and disadvantaged communities. Communities and organizations are encouraged to apply for between $1,000 and $250,000. Larger proposals will be considered. Consideration will be given to ensure smaller communities have equitable access to funding. No match funding will be required.•Tips and resources for winter urban tree planting and pruning;•Other tips and resources for sustainable tree health the rest of the year, e.g. mulching, orchard care, handling pests without pesticide, and more; and•Storms are taking out more KY trees than ever before and urban property owners are nervous – what can be done to mitigate these concerns and improve resiliency of our urban canopy?Keep up the Energy & Environment Cabinet at https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyEEC/ or https://twitter.com/KentuckyEECChris recommends these resources:Tree Owner’s Manual: https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/TreeOwnersManualArbor Day Foundation – Right Tree, Right Place: https://www.arborday.org/trees/righttreeandplace/KDF Urban and Community Forestry: https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/urban-forestry-and-community-programs/Pages/default.aspxKDF Fire Response: https://kdf.firesponse.com/public/KDF Wildfire Fire Management Program: https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/wildland-fire-management/Pages/default.aspxClimate and Economic Justice Screening Tool: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#9.84/37.9555/-84.6151As 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Anne Caldwell, PHD, Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisville, KY. Topic: Feminism , Politics and Me Too.1st Air Date April 13, 2018.2nd Air Date Saturday February 10, 2024
Numerous bills pertaining to science, education, marijuana and the environment are being discussed by the Kentucky Legislature in Frankfort this session. The legislature meets until mid-April 2024, so plenty will be happening! Rob Weber of the Kentucky Academy of Science describes some of the important science bills they are tracking. Then, in honor of Valentine's Day, Dave Robinson summarizes the seven 'love chemicals' (that our bodies naturally make) that influence the different aspects of our romantic lives.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a conversation about the vital role that biodiversity must play in rescuing us from climate chaos. Join Forward Radio hosts, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) and Hart Hagan (The Climate Report) for a conversation with Beck Mordini, Executive Director of Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, https://bio4climate.org/. Beck has over 20 years of nonprofit experience including protecting the biodiversity of native plants at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and protecting undocumented workers from exploitation in Washington state. Her studies of International Environmental Law in Nairobi, Kenya were her first exposure to the issues of desertification and the challenges to global action. While practicing law in Colorado, she and friends founded Climbing for Life, a technical rock-climbing program for at-risk youth.Beck’s career shifted to nonprofit management as a grant writer, development director, marketing and communications manager, community liaison, and executive director. Beck has been a Pachamama Project Drawdown workshop leader, worked on the County Community Climate Action Plan, and testified on behalf of solar reforms to the Board of Supervisors. She has degrees from the University of Virginia and the College of William & Mary with coursework in Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable business from local colleges.On today’s program, we hear Beck’s story and learn about the organization she now heads called Biodiversity for a Livable Climate! Learn about planting Miyawaki micro-forests in the middle of cities to tap into the myriad benefits of functioning ecosystems; and explore with us the power and importance of Regenerative solutions to the climate crisis.For more on the importance of beavers, Justin recommends the book “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter” by Ben Goldfarb. https://www.bengoldfarb.com/eagerOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
A talk with African American entrepreneur and financial planner and adviser Jimmy Ray of Jimmy Ray Financial Services. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of self-employment as well as the differences between small and big business and national corporations versus small, local businesses. Small, local businesses are interested in their communities and getting to know their customers.......probably more so than their larger rivals. A little more about Jimmy Ray........Jimmy Ray is an esteemed professional with more than 15 years experience working in the sales and service industry. Jimmy is most recognized for his career in the financial services industry, where he started as a personal life insurance agent before gaining experience in banking, investments and ultimately becoming a financial advisor. Over the years, Jimmy Ray provided financial coaching, advice and guidance to over 3,000 people, working for some of the biggest names in the industry and has built a reputation for fiduciary excellence by demonstrating his commitment towards putting the needs of others above all else. Currently Jimmy Ray is building out his own independent advisory practice, 'Jimmy Ray Financial' in partnership with CORE Planning; a move inspired by Jimmy's passion for providing equitable access to high end financial planning services, investment options, and tax strategies. When not helping others win with their money, you can find Jimmy enjoying time with his family or engaging in volunteerism. Jimmy Ray is also a resourceful traveler, having visited nearly every state in the country except Alaska before the age of 35.Learn more about Jimmy Ray by visiting: Jimmy Ray at CORE Planning,andCalendar Link/Book an appointment - https://calendly.com/jimmyrayfinancialLinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyray3/
Website - www. perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Face Book - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we are talking time bending books, series, and movies including time travel, time loop, and time slip. Here is a link for more info on this subgenera.https://www.abookgeek.com/exploring-the-paradoxes-of-time-travel-literature-a-journey-through-the-ages/Books mentioned--1- Number The Stars by Lois Lowry2- Intrigue in Istanbul by Ericka Ruth Neubauer3- The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard4- Time Machine by HG Wells5- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain6- The House on the Strand by Daphne Du Maurier7- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon8- The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Neffenegger9- Midnight Library by Matt Haig10- Doomsday Book by Connie Willis11- Transall Saga by Gary Paulsen12- Time and Again by Jack Finney13- 11/22/63 by Stephen King14- Da Vinci's Cat by Catherine Gilbert Murdoch15- When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead16-Kindred by Octavia Butler17- Neverworld Wake by Marissa Pessl18- Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister19- A Boy And His Dog At The End of The World by C.A. Fletcher - 5 star read recommended by Heather Crotwell @readingwithavengeance20- Orchard by Larry Watson21- Poor Things by Alasdair Gray22- Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspired the World by Jean DuffyOther stuff mentioned--1- Radiolab episode about Einstein's brain - https://radiolab.org/podcast/g-relative-genius2- Disney's Frozen (Broadway Across America)3- Number the Stars (Stage One theater production)4- Dark (Netflix, 2017-2020) German5- Bodies (Netflix, 2023) British6- BeForeigners (Amazon Prime, 2019- ) Norwegian7- Interstellar (2014)8- Tenet (2020)9-Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)10- Back to the Future (1985)11- Sliding Doors (1998)12- Time Bandits (1981)13- Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)14- Donnie Darko (2001)15- Kindred (Hulu, 2022)16- Altering Picture Books link - https://popular.info/p/pressed-by-moms-for-liberty-florida** This was not a source I was familiar with even though it was being quoted by Pen America so I consulted www.Mediabiasfactcheck.com. This was their summary of this source. "Overall, we rate Popular Information Left Biased based on story selection and editorial content that routinely favors liberal causes. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record."
A talk with Chris Carruthers of Clark-Floyd County Systems of Care on how his organization is helping to fill needs of social and public assistance in the Southern Indiana area. Chris's organization is an example of social entrepreneurship where nonprofits are often working with government agencies or working with government funding to deliver services to people that the market place is not providing.A little more about Chris and Systems of Care.......Chris CarruthersBorn in Louisville, Kentucky, and has been a resident of Southern Indiana since 1999. Chris graduated from Christian Academy of Indiana in 2011 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Franklin College. After working with the Floyd County Prosecutor’s office, I went back to get my Master’s in Education from Ottawa University while serving as a teacher for 3 years. In 2019, Chris made the jump into the nonprofit world and has served in several capacities within the nonprofit sector. From Program Manager at Community Action of Southern Indiana to Program Coordinator at Leadership Southern Indiana. I am currently the Director of Educational Programming at Clark Floyd System of Care and a part-time business owner at Enspire Consulting Group. Clark & Floyd System of CareSystems of CARE is the connecting of all service delivery systems in collaborating with Providers and Agencies that support children, youth and families impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health and Addiction. Our values are Family-Driven, Youth-Guided, Collaborative, Trauma Informed, Culturally Relevant and Outcome Based.
Kentucky State Legislator Lisa Willne has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, she is a member of the Kentucky Psychological Associate, a two-term member of the Jefferson County Board of Education and a three-term member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. She represents political district 35.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, parks his bike for a chat with Chris Glasser from Streets for People (S4P) about their 2024 Advocacy Agenda. S4P is calling for $5 million in funding for traffic calming programs and for revisions to the city's inequitable street safety policies. They are proposing solutions that will invest in neighborhood-level traffic calming, the beautification and walkability of our commercial corridors, and improving access to city parks. S4P believes this is an agenda that everyone in the city can support -- urban or suburban, Democrat or Republican, young or old, East, West or South. Learn more at https://www.streetsforpeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Advocacy-Agenda.pdfTune in for an update on impending two-way conversions of oppressive one-way roads in our urban core, including Logan & Shelby; and 2nd & 3rd Streets. We also have an in-depth conversation about the future of TARC. Read Chris Glasser's opinion piece on WDRB from January 9th: TARC at a crisis point; Greenberg must push Louisville transit in a bold, new direction: https://www.wdrb.com/pov/opinion-tarc-at-a-crisis-point-greenberg-must-push-louisville-transit-in-a-bold-new/article_551d183c-af17-11ee-a088-5f3b4fcb7854.htmlLearn more and get involved at https://www.streetsforpeople.orgFollow Chris at https://twitter.com/Streets4PeepsAs 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.orgThe 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 Crisis in Gaza: Is it Genocide? Louisville Activists Speak OutThis is Truth to Power on Forward Radio 106.5 FM Louisville, where we bring you vital community conversations that you won’t hear anywhere else on the dial. This is Hart Hagan. And we are in conversation with activists in Louisville addressing the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
In this episode we talk to former attorney, CEO, entrepreneur, and business adviser Marty Snyder who shares his insights on what it takes to be an entrepreneur and to be successful in business.........and, in general, in life too! Marty explains with his conviction and experience why it is important to have passion and dedication in one's business, career, family, and life. Please listen as we discuss some ideas from a draft of his new, forthcoming book. Fascinating discussion from someone with a wealth of experience and wisdom.
Patty and Brian discuss Attribution Bias and other cognitive biases? Why do these matter? Tune in!
You can find Marty at his website https://www.martyohlhaut.com/ while you can find Grace on Instagram at @grace.ly_author)Our website www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we talk to the father-daughter team of Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They have written a travel memoir called Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West.This book is based on the true story of their family camping trip to the Canadian Rockies which went horribly wrong in the 1990s. Marty, his wife Jolene, and their 5 children flew from Charlotte NC to the Pacific Northwest and then drove a van to several spots in the majestic Canadian mountains. They camped in their family tent, lovingly referred to as Big Blue. While there, so many things went awry but most importantly, Jolene was severely injured and had to be taken to a hospital where she spent many days. The Ohlhaut family was in disarray but Good Samaritans named the Walshes came to the rescue. This family is genetically predisposed to adventure. You will hear Marty talk about some wild things he has seen and done, and even though Grace doesn’t doesn’t mention it, she also is an adventure seeker. She dog sleds in Finland and rock climbs in Colorado. Carrie and I are so boring in comparison.Books Discussed in this Episode:1- Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West by Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly2- A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson3- Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer4- Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse5- The Scent of Burnt Flowers by Blitz Bazawule6- A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson7- In Harm's Way by Doug Stanton8- Slow Horses by Mick Herron9- Standing by the Wall: The Collected Slough House Novellas by Mick Herron 10- The Future by Naomi Alderman - 5 star read recommended by Shelley Anderson @shelleyanderson412711- Angle of Repose by Wallace StegnerShows mentioned--1- Slow Horses (Apple +)Links mentioned--www.poets.org to sign up for the Poem-a-day email
Were the 'hunters' in hunter-gatherer societies always men? No! Learn about it from Mary Williams. Then, hear about the 12,000-year-old flutes that might have been used for hunting. Then, Scott Miller fills us in on what planets, constellations, nebulae, and star clusters we can see in the night sky in February. Finally, Dave Robinson discusses the recent development of vaccines that can protect people from the dangerous Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic ('Marimba on the Hunt' by Daniel Birch) is provided by freemusicarchive.org.
On this week’s program, we’re talking Regional Climate Action Planning with Sumedha Raoand Gianna Bennett from the Metro Louisville Mayor's Office of Sustainability (http://louisvilleky.gov/sustainability). The Office of Sustainability is currently conducting a Regional Climate Action Plan Survey to collect information on residents’ climate and sustainability priorities. This work is funded by an EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, and residents within our Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) can participate in the survey. That includes the following 11 counties: In Kentucky: Louisville/Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Spencer County, Henry County, and Trimble County; In Indiana: Clark County, Floyd County, Harrison County, and Washington County.Responses before January 31 are eligible to enter a raffle and win some sustainable swag! Take the survey now at https://louisville.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmYa3jp8EKAZU3AThis work is funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and will be used by the Office to update and improve Louisville’s climate action plans. Louisville Metro Government has received a grant from the EPA to create an updated Climate Action Plan for the region. This work builds on past and ongoing community-engaged efforts, including the Louisville Metro Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan and similar plans from other regions. It is also in support of the priorities outlined in A Path Forward for Louisville (https://apathforward4lou.org/). This Climate Action Plan aims to reduce emissions and position this region for larger EPA grants. The goals are to: 1. Implement actions to reduce major greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and beyond; 2. Pursue actions to achieve community benefits in low-income areas and areas that experience most environmental harms; 3. Pursue effective policies and programs that can be “scaled up” across other areas and initiatives.This 5-10 minute survey will tell us what work we should prioritize.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Shauna Rudd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a passionate advocate for the welfare of Kentuckians. With a strong educational background, she earned her bachelor's degree in Social Work from Eastern Kentucky University, followed by a master's degree with a clinical focus from the University of Kentucky. Her diverse professional experience encompasses school-based social work, case management, and psychotherapy.Having served communities in Fayette, Scott, Woodford, Montgomery, Madison, Clark, and Jessamine counties, Shauna has developed a profound understanding of the challenges faced by some of Kentucky's most underserved populations. This experience has equipped her with valuable insights into the kind of support needed to uplift these communities.Shauna is currently running for Congress in the 6th District of Kentucky, with the aim to unseat Andy Barr in the upcoming elections. Her campaign is rooted in her commitment to improving social welfare and community support systems, which she believes can be more effectively addressed at a national level. Shauna's platform and vision for Kentucky, which emphasize community support and social welfare, are detailed on her campaign website at www.shauna4congress.com. As she vies for a congressional seat, Shauna Rudd stands as a strong representative voice, poised to make significant contributions toward the betterment of Kentucky."Shauna Rudd Welcome to Solutions to Violence
On this week's program, we listen back to the vital community conversation that was had at the premier of the new documentary film, “This Is The Ohio: Life, Death & Rebirth of the Beautiful River” at Louisville's Main Library on the evening of Wednesday, January 24th. Kentucky Waterways Alliance was proud to co-host the premiere of esteemed filmmaker Morgan Atkinson's latest documentary. In the one-hour film, Atkinson travels the 981-mile river—from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois—uncovering revealing perspectives and looking at the river in a new and provocative way. This is the Ohio will open the eyes of people who thought they knew the Ohio as well as those who have never considered its importance. The event featured filmmaker Morgan Atkinson and Louisville’s House Rep. in DC, Morgan McGarvey, who is chair of the Ohio River Congressional Caucus, who both gave opening remarks. The evening concluded with a panel discussion about the Ohio River moderated by KWA's Susan Griffin Ward, and featuring panelists Deborah Bilitski, Dr. Nancy Theiss, Dr. Perry Thomas and Frances Menone. Co-hosts for the evening included KWA, Neighborhood House, UofL’s Envirome Institute, and the Ohio River Way. The evening also included an Ohio River art installation by KWA artist-in-residence, Al Gorman, and a Ripple Effects Photography Contest display. More information is available at http://facebook.com/thisistheohio
K.A. Owens interviews University of Louisville, Kentucky Law School Professor Sam Marcosson. They discuss pardons in the context of pardons issued by former KY Governor Matt Bevin and KY Governor Andrew Beshear.Original recording December 20, 2019.Repeat-Friday January 26, 2024.
A talk with Chris Tobe, author of the book "Kentucky Fried Pensions". We discuss how Kentucky public pensions continue to be below desired/needed funding levels and the risks associated with public and private pensions in Kentucky and elsewhere. Are we headed for a crises? Please listen!
You can find Huda at her website www.Hudafahmy.com.Our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.This week we talk to Huda Fahmy, a graphic novelist whose 4th book Huda F Cares? was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award in Young People’s Literature. Her book focuses on a teenage Muslim girl named Huda who takes a road trip in the family’s station wagon from Michigan to Florida to visit Disneyworld with her parents and many sisters. There she grapples with wanting to fit in with her peers but also wanting to stay true to her family and her Muslim religion with issues like wearing her hijab and praying in public. The character Huda in her book is based on the author’s experience growing up in an Egyptian family that immigrated to the US. Huda talks about her love of comics and how she picked up English in part by reading Garfield comic books. Huda began writing graphic novels at the age of 30 when two of her sisters encouraged her to turn her essays of Muslim American life into illustrated stories.Books mentioned in This Episode:1- Huda F Cares? by Huda Fahmy2- Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy3- Yes, I'm Hot in This by Huda Fahmy4- Huda F Wants To Know by Huda Fahmy5- That Can be Arranged by Huda Fahmy6- Murder by Degrees by Rita Mukerji7- Hide by Tracy Clark8- Graveyard of Lost Children by Katrina Monroe9- Erasure by Percival Everett10- Mexikid by Pedro Martin11- American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang12- Brave by Svetlana Chmakova13- It Won't Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib14- Love From A to Z by S.K. Ali15- All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir16- A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal17- As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh18- The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Juno Diaz19- Hidden Systems by Dan Nott20- The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton21- Checkmate by Ali Hazelwood22- Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman23- The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni24- The Falconer by Elizabeth MayShows/Films mentioned--1- Poor Things (2023)2- American Fiction (2023)3- The Old Man and the Pool (Netflix 2023)
This show is divided into two parts, the first being a discussion among two women from the Univ. of Louisville's African American Theater Program, along with KY State Senator Karen Berg. They speculate on damage to the U of L Theater program, as well as to many other college courses if SB 6, SB 93 and other nationally-authored bills become enacted into law in Kentucky. Also on the program is a talk given by Election Connection Host Ruth Newman on Jan. 21, 2024 at the Clifton Universalist Unitarian Church. It is titled "Could Cities be our Salvation" and it presents her view that cities, for many reasons which she explains, are much better positioned than are nation states to address and solve issues of global warming and the increase in authoritarian regimes.
Dee Pregliasco, President of the Louisville League of Women Voters, unpacks a report by the KY League (How Can They Do That?) exposing an increasing trend they've documented since 1999 of procedural maneuvers used by the Kentucky General Assembly to withhold notice of bills being introduced and enacted from the general public and from the media. In this way, more and more bills are being passed without any awareness or input from the public or reporting from the media. It probably violates the KY Constitution and, at minimum, sets a dangerous precedent.
This week on the Access Hour, we are thrilled to bring you highlights from the Kentucky Conservation Committee’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Legislative Summit, which was held last Sunday, Jan. 21st, at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. Want the latest information on environmental issues impacting Kentucky? Want to be a more effective citizen advocate during the General Assembly? Listen in as legislators, regulators, watchdogs, and advocates discuss continuing and emerging environmental issues during Kentucky’s 2024 legislative session. You'll also learn how to be an effective advocate for a wide range of environmental issues impacting Kentucky. In addition to a keynote by Kentucky's Public Service Commission Chairman, Kent Chandler, you'll hear a panel discussion on “Forever Chemicals” and the contamination of our waterways from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. The chemicals are in municipal water treatment plants and are accumulating in Kentucky’s fish. Hear from guest speakers who are introducing legislation to deal with this prevalent contaminant, Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong and Rep. Nima Kulkarni.Learn more at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2024The 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.orgIf 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://forwardradio.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.
Researchers are finding that sensing a diversity of smells can improve the cognitive ability of older people. Author Leslie Moise includes a poem on the topic. And in other 'nose news' find out what simple behavior we could adopt to prevent bacterial infection of our brains. We've also got a story about how cats can increase the potency of their catnip plants, how donkeys evolved, and how over-pumping groundwater might be causing cities to sink!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalWe want to thank Charlie Lewis at freemusicarchive.com for his guitar tune ‘Never Going Home’.
Grab a paddle and get out on the Ohio River with us this week, as we float along for a great conversation with Morgan Atkinson, director of the new documentary, "This is the Ohio: Life, Death, and Rebirth of the Beautiful River" (https://www.facebook.com/thisistheohio); David Wicks with River City Paddle Sports (https://rivercitypaddlesports.org/) and Ohio River Way (https://www.ohioriverway.org/); and Michael Washburn, Executive Director of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance (https://www.kwalliance.org/). Your host, Justin Mog, navigates these pleasant waters to give you a preview of the upcoming premiere screening, reception and panel discussion for “This Is The Ohio” coming up on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Louisville’s Main Library (301 York St), with the Reception from 5–6pm, the Film screening starting at 6pm, and a Panel Discussion from 7:15-7:45pm.Kentucky Waterways Alliance is proud to co-host the premiere of esteemed filmmaker Morgan Atkinson's latest documentary, “This is the Ohio: Life, Death, and Rebirth of the Beautiful River.” In the one-hour film, Atkinson travels the 981-mile river—from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois—uncovering revealing perspectives and looking at the river in a new and provocative way. This is the Ohio will open the eyes of people who thought they knew the Ohio as well as those who have never considered its importance. The event will feature filmmaker Morgan Atkinson and Louisville’s House Rep. in DC, Morgan McGarvey, who is chair of the Ohio River Congressional Caucus and will give the opening remarks. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion about the Ohio River moderated by KWA’s Susan Griffin Ward. The panelists will be Deborah Bilitski, Dr. Nancy Theiss, Dr. Perry Thomas and Frances Menone. Join KWA, Neighborhood House, UofL’s Envirome Institute, and the Ohio River Way for a reception prior to the screening at 5pm, which will also include an Ohio River art installation by KWA artist-in-residence, Al Gorman, and a Ripple Effects Photography Contest display. This is a free event, but registration is requested at https://www.lfpl.org/register. Learn more and support the film at https://www.gofundme.com/f/bringing-the-ohio-river-to-life The purpose of the documentary is to begin or continue the discussion about the future of the Ohio River. Three initiatives to achieve this engagement are: 1) Working with ORBA and the National Wildlife Federation - Restoring the Ohio River: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity (https://www.nwf.org/ohioriver#:~:text=The%20National%20Wildlife%20Federation%20is%20helping%20craft%20a%20regional%20restoration,and%20promote%20strong%20local%20economies.)2) Working with the Ohio River Way and the National Park Service on the Rivertown Review Toolkit (https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/river-town-review-toolkit.htm#:~:text=This%20River%20Town%20Review%20Toolkit,bolster%20your%20local%20tourism%20economy.). 3) Metro Louisville, KIPDA and Envirome working to update the 1996 Ohio River Corridor Master Plan (https://louisville.edu/cepm/westlou/louisville-wide/ohio-river-master-plan-1996/) to make it a regional plan.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A discussion of the current state of small business in the US and our local area and community. The trials of triumphs of local small business is highlighted from an economics perspective.
On this week's show, we bring you a vital community conversation hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. There were two very informative topics discussed on Tuesday evening:1) Kentucky Resources Council Executive Director, Ashley Wilmes, and Associate Attorney and Legislative Agent, Audrey Ernstberger, presented on “The KY General Assembly now in session - New bills and changes that will affect all of us.” Learn more at https://www.kyrc.org/2) Dr. Rachel Keith, UofL Associate Professor of Medicine with the Division of Environmental Health, and Director of Human Subject Services with the Envirome Institute addressed the question: “Are Environmental/Chemical exposures missing in our Clinical Care?”More info is at https://facebook.com/WJCCTFThe next WJCCTF Community Meeting will be Tuesday, February 20th at 5:30pmOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 Fridays at 9pm, Saturdays at 11am, & Sundays at 7pm on Louisville's Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and livestreams at http://forwardradio.org
Website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Paddling North by Audrey Sutherland (Rec by Ritu Mukerji)2- Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann (Rec by Anna Pitoniak)3- The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (Rec by Anna Pitoniak)4- Working by Robert Caro (Rec by Rachel M. Harper)5- The Seven Moons by Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka (Rec by Mel Joulwan of Strong Sense of Place Podcast)6- A Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel (Rec by David Humphries of Strong Sense of Place Podcast)7- The Gilded Page by Mary Wellesley (Rec by Kristine Eckart of Gilmore Book Club)8- Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs (Rec by Kristine Eckart of Gilmore Book Club)9- Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (Rec by Kika Hatzapoulou)10- All the Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby (Rec by Katrina Kittle)11- Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Rec by Katrina Kittle)12- Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the 20th Century by Dana Stephens (Rec by Mick Sullivan of The Past and The Curious Podcast)13- River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West by Rebecca Solnit (Rec by Mick Sullivan of The Past and the Curious Podcast)14- If We Were Villains by ML Rio (Rec by Katrina Monroe)15- The Wanderers by Meg Howrey (Rec by Lydia Welker of the Appalachian Prison Book Project)16- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (Rec by Kelsey Madges, middle school librarian)Carrie's Favorite Books of the Year1- The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean2- Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy3- Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan4- Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith5- We All Wants Impossible Things by Catherine NewmanAmy's Favorite Books of the Year1- Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn2- Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher3- Martin Marten by Brian Doyle4- Landings: A Crooked Creek Farm Year by Arwen Donahue5- The Keeper by Kelcey Ervick6- Horse by Geraldine BrooksOther Recommendations:1- American Murderer by Gail Jarrow2- Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and 500 Miles Across Spain by Andrew McCarthy3- These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant4- Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith5- Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan6- The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris7- Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby8- Wool by Hugh Howey (and the TV adaptation on Apple + called Silo)Escambia County Dictionary Ban -https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/12/escambia-county-florida-dictionary-ban/72202686007/
Solutions to Violence features Bonnie Jean Feldkamp, Eleanor McCrary and Connor Giffin. Before becoming a member of the Louisville Courier-Journal staff, Bonnie Jean Feldkamp served on the Cincinnati Enquirer's editorial board and was the Media Director for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Bonnie Jean is also an award-winning syndicated columnist.Eleanor McCrary is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and is the Metro Government reporter for the Courier Journal. She recently received her master's degree in investigative and data journalism at the University of Missouri. Before working at USA TODAY as a climate fact-check fellow, Eleanor worked at the Courier Journal as a news intern.Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal and a corps member with Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues.
A couple weeks into the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly, your Sustainability Now! host, Justin Mog, puts down the phone to the Capitol for a chat with Lane Boldman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC). Get caught up on what’s happening in Frankfort, particularly with respect to environmental legislation. You’ll also get a preview of the:KCC Annual Meeting & Legislative Summit Sunday, Jan. 21st, 1-5pm at Kentucky State Univ. or virtualGet the resources you need to be an effective advocate for a wide range of environmental issues impacting Kentucky. Includes a keynote by Public Service Commission Chairman Kent Chandler and panels on:“Forever Chemicals” (PFAS)Guests: Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong & Rep. Nima Kulkarni“Outdoor Recreation as an economic driver for land conservation”Guests: Gerry Seavo James & Sen. Matthew Deneen.“Our emerging Electric Vehicle Infrastructure”Guests: Mike Proctor of EVolve & Justin Harrod with the KYTCIt's free and open to the public. Register at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2024 The Kentucky General Assembly ends April 15th. Some of the bills KCC is watching now:Energy/Utilities:•HB180 (support) - Makes it harder for utilities to disconnect service during extreme temperatures, or following the receipt of a certificate of need, certifying that disconnection of service would threaten the health and safety of the customer.Outdoor Recreation/Trails•SB35 (support) Establishes the Trail Town operations grant fund. Water Quality/Toxics•HB116 - Establishes a PFAS Working Group to research the effect that exposure to PFAS has on health; and a reporting requirement for manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in products for sale in the Commonwealth and for PFAS releases in the Commonwealth.Kentucky River Metals Recycling bills (Backstory: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/campbell-county/newport-community/newport-files-complaint-against-recycling-company-over-explosions)•HB91 - Controls explosions and combustion events at metal recycling facilities; and notice of violations of noise standards from a metal recycling facility.•HB197 - Requires a notice of violation by a recycling facility be sent to the local governing body.Agriculture:•HB68 (support) Establishes a healthy soils program in the Dept. for Natural Resources.•HB74 (support) Establishes the Kentucky Urban Farming Youth Initiative pilot program for 6- to 18-year-olds to promote farming to youth in urban counties in at least one urban UK Cooperative Extension Service office.•HB93 (support) Establishes the Kentucky Healthy Farm and Food Innovation Board and fund.•SB16 (oppose) - "Ag Gag" bill which prohibits unmanned aircraft, recording devices, or cameras on or above a concentrated animal feeding operation or commercial food manufacturing or processing facility.Transportation:• HB29 - Allows a local government to issue permits for racing events on state highways subject to approval by KYTC. KCC would like to see a requirement for environmental and animal collision assessments conducted before each race by KYTC personnel, with race organizers responsible for producing a mitigation plan.To find out bill status, call 1-866-840-2835Call 1-800-372-7181 to leave a message for a legislator or an entire committee. (Monday-Thurs. 7AM-9PM and Friday 7AM-6PM). For questions about the lawmaking process or legislative resources, call the LRC Public Information Office 502-564-8100 ext. 59105.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. http://appalatin.com
Website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Things we talked about in the intro:Movie:Poor Things (2023)Adapted from the book Poor Things by Alisdair GrayPodcast:NPR's Book of the DaySocial Media Links1- The Dogist - Insta and FB2- Dancing Chickens - Check out Strong Sense of Place Podcast and LOLT athttps://strongsenseofplace.com/ for show notes for these episodes.
This show veers from the usual subject matter, but addresses issues of hearing loss, especially in the Baby Boomer community. Dr. Cathy Miller, Audiologist at Doctors Hearing Care in New Albany IN, talks about signs to look out for, causes, remedial options and tools available, as well as ways one can protect oneself from hearing loss. She also explains two bills before Congress (one in the House and one in the Senate) that, if passed, would ensure that Medicare covers diagnostic and treatment services performed by audiologists -- something that currently is an out-of-pocket expense for Medicare recipients.
To kickoff UofL’s new spring semester on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, shares with you one of the highlights from last spring’s UofL Sustainability Roundtable series! On April 18th, the UofL Sustainability Council concluded its spring Sustainability Roundtable series by featuring the work of Angela Campbell, a UofL Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability and Public Health student who served as a Graduate Research Assistant in Environmental Health. Listen in as Angela shares her research associated with UofL's Green Heart Project to assess the mental health impacts of neighborhood trees and green space. Her talk was entitled "Mental Health and Residential Greenness Exposure." Learn more about the Green Heart Project at https://greenheartlouisville.com/Learn more about UofL’s Sustainability Roundtable and watch video of past presentations at https://louisville.edu/sustainability/education-research/scholarsAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Patty and Brian discuss connections between Arthur Brooks's book, "From Strength to Strength" on this week's show.
K.A. Owens interviews Lori Stahlgren, Archaeologist, Oxmoor Farm.Lori gives us an update on Oxmoor Farm projects and explains the nature of her work.Recorded Friday January 5, 2024, 1PM.
This week we bring you six more fascinating science stories! Hear how brains evolved after the disappearance of the dinosaurs, how bumblebees manipulate plants, how pre-humans were engineers, how ancient Egyptians preserved their mummies, and how the building blocks of DNA and RNA might have been brought to earth on meteorites. Finally, what planets, stars, constellations, nebulae, and meteor showers can be seen in the night sky during the month of January?‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic ('Waltz of the Flowers') is from 'The Nutcracker Ballet' by Peter Tchaikovski (1892); public domain.
You can find Jennifer Caloyeras at her website www.Jennifercaloyeras.com or on Instagram @ jennifercaloyeras. Website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Our Shownotes:Books Mentioned in this Introduction:1- The Boys In The Boat by Daniel James BorwnMovies Mentioned in this Episode:1- Get Out (2017)2- Saltburn (2023)3- The Lighthouse (2019)4- Asteroid City (2023)5- The Boys in the Boat (2023)5 Star Read by a Fellow Book Lover - Mindy from the Our Nerdiest Thing Podcast @ournerdiestthing- Pucking Around by Emily RathBooks Are My People Shownotes:This week, I'm joined by Carrie and Amy from the podcast, The Perks of Being a Podcast Lover and we discuss some of our favorite recent reads, crochet and sweating in closets.Books Discussed:The Murmur of Bees by Sofia SegoviaAll the Frequent Troubles of our Days: The True Story of the American Woman at the Heart of the German Resistance to Hitler by Rebecca DonnerPerestroika in Paris by Jane SmileyWave by Sonali DeraniyagalaGood Rich People by Eliza Jane BrazierWhat We're Reading Next:When We Lost Our Heads by Heather oneillThe Rot by Siri PetersonThe Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. CarreySent from my iPhone
this show was originally broadcast in mid 2020 - included is an interview with Harriette Seiler and Paul Moffett; speakers from Save our Healthcare from the Portland Community Health Center
Geothermal energy offers a major solution to a clean power future by using power from under the ground. In some cases geothermal comes from hundreds of feet below the surface, in other cases it's just a few feet, and might already be powering you or your neighbor’s home. Today’s show explores several different aspects of geothermal to help you understand its role in green energy for the world, and for right here in Louisville. This show was recorded on August 23, 2023, as part of a quarterly series of "REAL Good News" virtual events hosted by the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (REAL). These events have been held since 2020, with the purpose of providing information to encourage Louisville’s Metro Council to implement the resolution it passed in 2020, calling for our city to be using 100% clean energy by 2040. This show includes a presentation from the Louisville airport on its massive and innovative geothermal project; another local expert explaining all the different forms of geothermal, including how you can use it in your home; and the perspective of a member of the Louisville Metro Council. You can get more information on these programs at http://renewableenergylouisville.org.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.orgIf 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://forwardradio.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.
We are ringing in the New Year with a celebration of friendship, community, and gratitude for all you have done to support Forward Radio and our Louisville community over the last year! Tune in for a bit of fun and reflection as we welcome 2024 with some of your favorite WFMP programmers and volunteers: Bob Cline (RetroForward), K.A. Owens (On The Edge), Ruth Newman (Election Connection), Goliath & Yanielle (Goliath's Rants, Reviews and Revivals), Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!), and Missy Morgenson & Tory Strange (Two Angry Buds).
To kickoff the new year on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, shares with you one of his favorite moments from the Grassroots Radio Conference that Forward Radio participated in October 20-22, 2023 in Charleston, WV. A major highlight was the keynote address given by Trey Kay, creator of the Us and Them podcast, which is produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and PRX. For years, he’s reported on culture war battles in America. In 2009, he and Deborah George produced the radio documentary “The Great Textbook War,” which was honored with Peabody, Murrow, and duPont-Columbia Awards. In 2013, he produced “The Long Game: Texas’ Ongoing Battle for the Direction of the Classroom,” which he researched as a Spencer Fellow for Education Reporting at the Columbia School of Journalism. In 2005, he shared in another Peabody for his contribution to Studio 360’s “American Icons: Moby Dick.” He’s produced for This American Life, The New Yorker Radio Hour, Marketplace, American RadioWorks, Morning Edition, Inside Appalachia and PBS Frontline. Kay has taught at the Columbia School of Journalism, Marist College and at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He splits his time living in New York’s Hudson Valley and the Kanawha Valley of West Virginia.Learn more at https://www.2023grassrootsradioconference.com/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A discussion on the consequences of unplanned residential and commercial development or urban sprawl. Is the marketplace always correct, or are developers and consumers often making decisions under "bounded rationality"?
K.A. Owens interviews Jesus Ibanez about the Border Crisis, Immigration, ICE, Mijente. Original interview June 29, 2018, Friday 1:30PM.Repeat Friday December 29, 2023, 5:30 PM.
You can find episodes of the Thrillers by the Bookclub podcast at their website www.thrillersbythebookclub.comOur website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Shownotes:1- Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie2- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith3- Saltburn - (2023, Amazon Prime)4- Ripley - (upcoming series on Netflix)Thrillers by the Bookclub ShownotesWelcome to Episode 39 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love.Chelsea's Book: NIGHT FILM by Marisha Pessl- Similar Suggestions: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn, The Searcher by Tana French, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, and House of Leaves by Mark DanielewskiOlivia's Book: SWEET LITTLE LIES by Karin Nordin (OUT 9.28!)- Similar Suggestions: Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier, Catch Her When She Falls by Allison BuccolaCarrie's Book: STRANGERS ON A TRAIN by Patricia Highsmith- Similar Suggestions: THE KIND WORTH KILLING by Peter SwansonAmy's Book: SADIE by Courtney Summers- Similar Suggestions: Devolution by Max Brooks, Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms, The Hollow Inside by Brook Lauren Davis, The Night Swim by Megan GoldinEmail: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.comInstagram: @thrillersbythebookclubpod @thrillersbythebookclubChelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywrites Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast: @perksofbeingabookloverpodHappy Pub Day! • DARK CORNERS by Megan Goldin • NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell • MISTER MAGIS by Kiersten White • 101 HORROR BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU'RE MURDERED by Sadie Hartmann • LOOKING GLASS SOUND by Catriona Ward • NORTH OF NOWHERE by Alison Brennan • IN A QUIET TOWN by Amber Garza • THE LAST ONE by Will Dean
On this week’s special Holiday edition of Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gathers around the microphones with his parents, Gloria & David Mog for a conversation about the work they are doing in their 80s to address the climate crisis! Listen in and learn about the Rocking Chair Rebellion with Elders Climate Action(http://eldersclimateaction.org) and the surge in interest in Bill McKibben’s new organization for seniors called Third Act (http://thirdact.org). Gloria is getting increasingly interested in the climate-clout potential of elders and recommends a new book by Lawrence McDonald, a DC-area Third Act member, called “Are We Too Old To Save the Planet?” Get inspired by the work of people in their “third act” of life, as we explore the growing awareness of the close connection between democracy and climate issues, social justice and climate, and intergenerational cooperation and climate. We also discuss some potential solutions to the crisis, including a conversation about the future of nuclear energy. For more information about small-scale nuclear power, check out the work of Jeff Navin at TerraPower at https://www.terrapower.com/people/jeff-navin/And you can make taking political action on climate part of your daily routine with the Climate Action Now app at https://www.climateactionnow.com/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
You can find Anna Pitoniak at www.annapitoniak.com and on socials at annapitoniak. -Website atwww.perksofbeingabooklover.com. -Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod -FaceBook Perks of Being a Book Lover. -To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.For our final episode of 2023, we chat with Anna Pitoniak, whose 4th novel, The Helsinki Affair, has been named a Best Thriller of 2023 by The Washington Post. Anna has long been a fan of spy novels and decided to try her hand at writing the genre. While spy novels have usually been written by and about men, Anna shows that women agents can be just as smart, sly, and ballsy. With a background in the publishing industry, Anna discusses how this experience impacted her journey writing, finding an agent, and working to get her novel into the world. We also discuss how she is very different from Carrie on the Christmas front and why tacos were not her favorite food from a trip to Mexico (you’ll be surprised by what was.)Books Discussed in This Episode:1- The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak2- Slow Horses by Mick Herron3- Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak4- The Looking Glass War by John Le Carre5- The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John Le Carre6- Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukherji7- Mr. Lullaby by J.H. Markert8- The Nightmare Man by J.H. Markert9- The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel10- Speak Memory by Vladimir Nabokov5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Emily Wiggins @emwigsterbookshelf- Divine Rivals by Rebecca RossShows mentioned--1- Slow Horses (AppleTV, 2022)2- Russian Doll (Netflix, 2019)
This week we bring you eight fascinating science stories! Since some of them involve sexual anatomy or behavior, this episode might not be appropriate for children. We discuss the sexual anatomy of female snakes, the benefits of sperm cells swimming in clusters, how to put babies to sleep, the observation that men age faster than women at the DNA level, the factors affecting people's directional abilities, the virus behind multiple sclerosis, how the Milky Way might have created our continents, and evidence for widespread male homosexuality in Rhesus Macaques. That's a lot of territory!‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal Music ('Dance of the Reed Flutes') is from 'The Nutcracker Ballet' by Peter Tchaikovski (1892); public domain.
Dr. Ana Malinow discusses "Value Based Care" It's a policy concept lauded by the for-profit medical industy and by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In reality, it's a mechanism for privatization.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, we celebrate the spirit of the season and the longest night of the year with a Winter Solstice show! Your host, Justin Mog, gathers around the bonfire with Lindsay Duncan, Corporate Partners Manager at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest (http://bernheim.org) and Ellen Trahan, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Louisville Sustainability Council (http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org). Tune in to reclaim the night as we celebrate the value of darkness, inwardness, peace and quiet. As Lindsay puts it, “When we focus on the natural world and less on the chaos of the holidays, the season becomes more sustainable naturally! Decor becomes more natural/sustainable. We drive less. We enjoy the warmth of a fire. We buy less. CARPE NOCTEM - Seize the night! There is beauty in the winter darkness. Let’s celebrate it.”The Winter Solstice is also the perfect time to remember the importance of dark sky conservation for not only appreciating astronomical phenomena, but also for the very survival of many creatures that migrate, hunt, and forage during the night!In addition, we’ll share some of our favorite tips for making the holidays more sustainable, as we reflect a bit on the past year and what we’re looking forward to in 2024!The Louisville Sustainability Council’s End of Year Celebration Green Drinks will be on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, starting at 6pm at the Monarch Music & Arts Community, 1318 Bardstown Rd. The Louisville Sustainability Council’s Green Drinks is a casual monthly meet-up of community members and organizations interested in deepening their connections to each other and to the Earth. In lieu of the usual featured speaker, this month, we’ll wrap up the year with our year-end celebration! Join us to celebrate our successes this year, as well as hear from you what you would like to see us work on in 2024. We will also experience Louisville’s new Music and Arts Community, while exploring the many intersections of art, music, and the environment. Green Drinks is held on the third Wednesday of every month at 6pm at rotating venues around town. More at https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/green-drinksAs 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.orgThe 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 Truth to Power, we bring you a national conversation about the power of community radio! Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2023 Grassroots Radio Conference in Charleston, WV from Oct. 20-22. Today we bring you the conversation that kicked it all off, a panel moderated by Louisville’s own Sharon Scott from our sister station, ArtxFM WXOX on “How Community Radio is being leveraged to empower us all!” Speakers included:Maria Martin - a multi-media journalist who currently directs the GraciasVida Center for Media, a nonprofit based in Texas and La Antigua, Guatemala devoted to the practice of independent journalism in the public interest. For the last twenty years, the Center has worked to improve the skills & working situation for rural, provincial, & Indigenous journalists in Guatemala, Bolivia, & Nicaragua, as well as to improve the coverage of Central America on U.S. public radio. An award-winning public radio journalist for over four decades, Martin developed ground-breaking programs for public radio, including NPR’s Latino USA. She’s the recipient of Fulbright and several Knight Fellowships, and has won over two dozen awards for her work covering Latino issues and Latin America.Dr. MarkAlain Déry - an infectious disease physician and public health practitioner in New Orleans. Dr. Dery co-founded WHIV-LP, a radio station dedicated to human rights and social justice. WHIV first went on air on World AIDS Day (December 1st), 2014 with a mission to promote advocacy through innovative messaging. Dr. Déry actively helped to lead the response to COVID-19 in New Orleans and hosted the NoiseFilter show throughout the pandemic. http://NoiseFilterShow.comDr. Rob Quicke - Co-founder of World College Radio Day, which launched in 2011 by Coldplay's Chris Martin. Over 1,000 college radio stations in 53 countries have participated in the last decade. Dr. Quicke is also professor and director of the School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University, WV. Previously he was General Manager of WPSC from 2007 to 2021, when it won the Marconi Award for Best College Radio Station of the Year. Dr. Quicke is also author of the upcoming book Finding Your Voice in Audio, Radio & Podcast Production (2024, Routledge).LaGanzie Kale - the founder and General Manager of KLEK, the first & only minority operated radio station in Jonesboro, Arkansas. KLEK was made possible by the 2010 Local Community Radio Act, giving low-power stations a place on the FM dial. LaGanzie saw an opportunity and worked to build a station from the ground up. The 100-watt station launched on Jan. 1, 2015. In 2016 Kale was presented with an Arkansas Community Service Award by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Joseph Orozco - Board member to the Pacifica Association of Affiliates. He was the first editor of the only independent newspaper in Hoopa Valley he named, Common Sense. In 1978 he worked with the Tribal Education Committee on their Radio Project and attended his first NFCB Regional Summit. That is where he experienced Non-Commercial Educational FM and never looked back. In 1980 KIDE-FM Hoopa Tribal Radio signed on-air. Orozco was a Board Member. In 1988 he was hired to be the Station Manager. Currently he works part-time as the KIDE Website Content Coordinator. He helped initiate the Indigenous Communication Association & was recently appointed to the Hoopa Tribal Education Association, Board of Directors. Learn more at https://www.2023grassrootsradioconference.com/On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 Fridays at 9pm, Saturdays at 11am, & Sundays at 4pm on Louisville's Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Deanna "Stretch" Rushing, Belle Townsend, and Noelle Tennis Gulden. Topic: Ceasefire in Palestine. Stretch is currently doing a hunger strike on behalf of a Ceasefire in Palestine. Belle is Communications Lead for Louisville Showing Up For Racial Justice. Noelle is with LSURJ Faith and Care Not Cages Campaign. Belle , Stretch and Noelle are all asking for a Ceasefire in Palestine.Recorded Thursday December 14, 2023, 2PM
Website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram- @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook- Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.You can find out more about Kelcey Ervick on her website https://kelceyervick.comThis week we chat with Kelcey Ervick whose graphic memoir The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women’s Lives I (Amy) discovered after our friend and former guest, Bethany, told us about what a great book it was. Kelcey is the author of four books but The Keeper is her first foray into a full graphic experience. She weaves her own personal story of being a high school and Division I college soccer player with the history and effect Title IX has had on women in all areas of their lives, not just in sports. If you loved the feminist bent of the movie Barbie, this book will give you similar vibes.The Keeper has been recommended by the NYT Book Review, Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, and was the winner of the state literary prize of Ohio, the Ohioana Book Award, which has been awarded to other notable authors including Celeste NG, Ross Gay, and John Scalzi. Even if you aren’t a sports fan (and I am not), you will thoroughly enjoy this book.Remember, that in Season 10, Amy has a new project which is to give listeners book recommendations. If you’re looking for a book set in Romania, or a book about rabbits, or a book about changelings, or anything in between, send us a message and we’ll recommend a similar read you can add to your nightstand. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives by Kelcey Ervick2- The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens3- The Bitter Life of Bozena Nemcova: A Biographical Collage by Kelcey Ervick4- The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Graphic Literature edited by Kelcey Ervick and Tom Hart5- Good Talk by Mira Jacob6- Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi7- Fun Home by Alison Bechdel8- Pretending is Lying by Dominique Goblet9- The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron10- Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland11- Wild Seed by Octavia Butler 12- Mind of My Mind by Octavia Butler13- Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler14- America Redux by Ariel Aberg-Riger15- Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen16- Landings: A Crooked Creek Farm Year by Arwen Donahue5 Star Book Recommendation by a Fellow Book Lover Barbara K. - @msbarbarasbookshelf - Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakPodcasts mentioned--The To Read List Podcast (Jul 2020 episode)
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, puts down his shovel for a life-affirming conversation with Erik Ohlsen, Regenerative Designer, Educator & Author of new book “The Regenerative Landscaper: Design and Build Landscapes That Repair the Environment.” Erik is a master of regenerative design, an internationally recognized Permaculture teacher, a landscape contractor, author, farmer, herbalist, storyteller, and practitioner of Nordic folk traditions. Learn more at http://erikohlsen.comErik has founded numerous organizations that regenerate ecosystems including his award winning design and build firm Permaculture Artisans and The Permaculture Skills Center where thousands of students around the world learn ecological landscaping and regenerative agriculture. Find out more at http://permacultureartisans.comOur conversation explores how we can all become producers and not just consumers. Learn what regenerative design is and how engaging in it can be the best treatment for those suffering from climate anxiety. Find out what makes soil healthy and what’s the connection to healthy food; how fungi and plants can be used to repair damaged soils; why the debate between native vs. exotic plants doesn’t have to be so black and white; and how the lawn has become one of the greatest problems in the country.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Kenneth S. Stern is the director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate. BCSH brings scholars from diverse disciplines to Bard College at its eight campuses , including New York City, Boston, California, and Germany to speak about the human capacity to hate and demonize others.Ken Stern is an award-winning author, attorney, and was most recently executive director of the Justus & Karin Rosenberg Foundation. Before that he was director of the division on antisemitism and extremism at the American Jewish Committee, where he worked for 25 years.His op-eds and book reviews have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, the Forward, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and elsewhere. Mr. Stern has appeared on the CBS Evening News, Dateline, Good Morning America, Face the Nation, the History Channel, NBC Nightly News, PBS, and many other television and radio programs, including National Public Radio’s Fresh Air and All Things Considered, and WNYC’s On the Media.Ken Stern has argued before the United States Supreme Court, testified before Congress (as well as before committees of parliamentarians in Canada and the U.K.), was an invited presenter at the White House Conference on Hate Crimes, and served as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Stockholm Forum on Combating Intolerance.
This week, we bring you a vital community conversation about the problem of single-use plastics and solutions right here in Louisville. We'll listen back to the REAL Good News Virtual Forum on Plastic Pollution Solutions in The Ville from Wednesday, December 6th. Louisville’s on the move to reduce plastic pollution and increase renewable energy. Hear about initiatives to reduce single-use plastics in Louisville, get an update on the city’s sustainability programs and learn how you can attend Metro Council meetings to speak in favor of implementing Louisville's clean energy resolution. Speakers include:• Gianna Bennett, Communications Coordinator, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability• Betsy Ruhe, District 21 Metro Council Representative• Pam Raidt with Beyond Plastics Louisville Music by Louisville musician and activist John Gage will open and close the event. The sponsoring organizations are 100%REAL, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, and the Christian Action group of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Learn more at http://renewableenergylouisville.orgBeyond Plastics Louisville e-mail:beyondplasticslouky@gmail.comBeyond Plastics Louisville Facebook page:https://m.facebook.com/groups/beyondplasticslouky/?locale=nn_NONational Beyond Plastics website:https://www.beyondplastics.org/
Website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram- @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese2- The Friend by Sigrid Nunez3- Prophet Song by Paul Lynch4- Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopolou5- Krazyland by Mar Romasco-Moore6- Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak7- This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper8- Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain by Andrew McCarthy9- The Weight We Carry by Christina Consolino 10- The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann11- House of Gold by CT Rwizi 12- The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni13- Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead14- Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead15- Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge16- Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind who changed the Bible and Why by Bart Ehrman 17- The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay18- The Night Eaters by Marjorie Liu 19- Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy20- I Am Not Your Eve by Devika PonnambalamFive Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Carol @pirotandpinot We Begin at the End by Chris WhitakerMovies and TV series Discussed1- Creature (2023/Netflix)2- The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015-2017)3- Mary Shelley (2015)4- The Family Stone (2005)5- Knock at the Cabin (2023)
This is taken, by permission, from an episode of Us and Them, "White Bubble" produced & narrated by Trey Kay, in which listeners follow along with a bus ride of mostly white passengers as they visit various landmarks and cultural icons of several Southern states and learn about slavery and its legacy of racism and discrimination.
Teach-in sponsored by National Single Payer - Marianne Pizzitola , lead organizer for retirees of New York city public employees unions shares her playbook for resisting forced enrollment into Medicare Advantage healthcare programs.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to have the studio filled with the amazing co-visionaries behind Social Work Day taking place at the Muhammad Ali Center on December 4, 2023 from noon to 2pm. This event seeks to explore art, research & design that illuminates Medical Racism, Human Erasure & Women's Rights, while helping participants understand place and the people erased from it, in honor of Mrs. Ada Doss Campbell. It’s an event where social work, public health, and public art collide. Guests on today’s show include: 1. Dr. Renee Campbell, Executive Director of the Phoenix Global Humanitarian Foundation (https://www.phoenixglobalhumanitarian.org/our-executive-leadership) and a recent Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence! Her work includes teaching experience at numerous Colleges and Universities, and she served as the Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky for two years. 2. Dr. Lynetta Mathis, Director of the DSW program at the University of Louisville's Kent School of Social Work and Family Science (https://louisville.edu/kent/about/faculty-1/bios/lynetta-mathis). Dr. Mathis is a clinical social worker with 17 years of practice experience in medical social work, therapeutic foster care and adoptions, and clinical supervision. Her scholarship focuses on postsecondary student mental health and social work field education. The overall goal of Dr. Mathis’ scholarship is to remove barriers and increase supports to foster student success.3. Tony Helm, Professor and Director of Campus Field Education at Spalding University's School of Social Work (https://spalding.edu/social-work/meet-social-work-faculty/). Professor Helm earned his MSSW from the University of Louisville, Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. His areas of interest include child welfare, LGBTQIA+, diversity and inclusion, and effective teaching. Professor Helm currently serves on the Diversity Consciousness Action Group (DCAG) and on local organizational boards.4. Dr. Mindy Brooks-Eaves, Kentucky State University's Chair for School of Social Work (https://www.kysu.edu/directory/faculty-staff/mindy-brooks-eaves.php). Formerly worked at Louisville's Ujima Neighborhood Place. Dr. Eaves’ passion is equity, teaching, and sustainability of social workers with specific attention to disparity, blackness, identity, cultural inclusivity, and practicing radical self-care as a guiding principle. In 2021, she co-edited “The A to Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and other Helping Professionals” and published “Self-Care as Sociopolitical Liberation for Black Women” in The New Social Worker.5. Marlesha Woods, Interdisciplinary Artist and Co-Curator for Social Work Day. Her work is still on display in the Ali Center's temporary "We Don't Wither" exhibit through December 18, 2023 (https://alicenter.org/muhammad-ali-center-announces-new-temporary-exhibit-featuring-louisville-area-artists/).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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Did you know that horses that interact closely with humans modulate their heart rates with those humans? Leslie Moise (a long-time rider) reports on recent research about this, and reads a poem she wrote for this occasion! Then, J. Scott Miller tells us what we can see in the night sky during the month of December. Finally, Rob Weber interviews Dr. Jeremy Gibson (Kentucky Wesleyan College) and two of his students, Shannon Ruble and Jenna Burns about their fascinating research on behavior in native wolf spiders.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODE PINK. She is also co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange, and the Peace in Ukraine Coalition. Medea is the author of 6 books including Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control and Ukraine: Making Sense out of a Senseless War. In 2010 she received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize from the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the 2012 Peace Prize by the US Peace Memorial. She is a former economist and nutritionist with the United Nations and World Health Organization.
An interview with Dr. Jason Brennan of Georgetown University on his book "Why It's OK to Want to be Rich."
This week we chat with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, from Carmichael’s Bookstore. Each November we let her do the heavy lifting and share books that have come out and might be good choices for your holiday shopping.If you would like to check out Carmichael’s Bookstore Holiday Book Gift Guide, you can find it online at https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/Website- www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook - Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister2- Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan3- Foster by Claire Keegan4- So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan 5- Let us Descend by Jesmyn Ward6- Fraud by Zadie Smith7- Armor of Light by Ken Follett8- Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett9- Julia by Sandra Newman10- 1984 by George Orwell11- Reformatory by Tananarive Due12- Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead13- A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand14- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson15- West Heart Kill by Dann Mcdorman16- The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett17- The Appeal by Janice Hallett18- The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett19- Stalking Shakespeare by Lee Durkee20- They Flew by Carlos Eire21- Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire22- Wild Girls by Tiya Miles23- The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl 24- Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl 25- Watership Down (graphic novel) by James Sturm and Joe Sutphin 26- Watership Down by Richard Adams27- Energy Follows Thought by Willie Nelson28- World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy29- Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros30- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros31- Starling House by Alix E. Harrow32- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree33- Legend & Lattes by Travis Baldree34- World Central Kitchen Cookbook by Jose Andres 35- Every Cook, Every Kitchen by Feed Louisville36- Oldest Louisville by Kevin Gibson37- Always Moving Forward by David Jones and Bob Hill38- Back Page by Byron Crawford39- Fathers by Richard Taylor 40- From the Heads of the Hollers by Shelby Lee Adams41- Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson 42- Lewis Sinclair and the Gentlemen Cowboys by DMS Fick 43- Rabbit Heart by Kristine S. Ervin44- My Dark Places by James Ellroy 45- Shot in the Heart by Mikal Gilmore46- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 47- The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 48- The Man who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Rescued his Career and Revived our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford49- Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva 5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Casey @Caseys_reads 12 Months To Live by James Patterson and Mike LupicaMovie and Series Mentioned:- CODA (2021) - Apple +- Bodies (2023) - Netflix
Pat Murrell, past President of the Louisville League of Women Voters, moderates a panel of experts discussing issues that affect Kentucky's ability to offer young pre-K children quality universal early childhood education. Panelists are: Cori Gadansky, Executive Dir., 4-C for Kids; Brenda Brunner, Pres. Child Care Advocates of KY; and Dr. Jill Jacobi-Vessels, Exec. Dir. Early Learning Campus, Univ. of Louisville.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, pulls up a chair at the potluck table with two friends from the Louisville TimeBank, Linda Erzinger & Thomas Edison. Linda is the current Chair of the TimeBank, and Thomas joined just a couple years ago. With over 600 members and over 28,000 hours exchanged, the Louisville TimeBank seeks to create a network of individuals and organizations that support and empower each other, which builds a social safety net that moves us towards being a more interdependent and resilient community. It is a place where everyone’s work is of equal value and we can all support each other in community. Learn more and get involved at http://LouisvilleTimeBank.orgThe Louisville TimeBank will be hosting its annual HOLIDAY PARTY and potluck this Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at KFTC (Kentuckians for the Commonwealth), 735 Lampton St. in Smoketown. In addition to great food and community, expect some fun games and music. If you'd like to take part in the White Elephant gift exchange then bring a wrapped (old or new) gift valued at $20 or less. Bring extra food if possible to share with those who don't have as much. Also bring friends so they can learn about the timebank. Please enter through the back fence area. Bring a dish to share, a reusable plate and utensils if you have them (we are trying to reduce waste). Anyone attending the pot luck will get 1 timedollar for a dish, 1 to set up and 1 to clean up. So the potential to earn 3 timedollars for having a fun connected evening. There will also be a Give-Away table, so bring anything you want to offer up to others. In order to foster inclusion the Timebank is now FREE to all members, with no background checks. 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.orgThe 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 Truth to Power, we bring you an important conversation about how our city can best respond locally to the global crisis of climate chaos. Forward Radio was the only media outlet to cover the 2023 Louisville Sustainability Summit - Livable Louisville: Addressing local climate risks through planning and design, that was held on Tuesday, Oct 17th, from 12:30 - 5:00pm at Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St. On today’s program, we listen back to a fantastic Panel entitled “Global Crisis, Local Response.”As the number of dangerous heat days, periods of drought, risk of flooding, and wildfires increase throughout the state, city leaders grapple with how to improve community resilience and quality of life. Our moderator and panelists identify Louisville-specific climate risks and key strategies for addressing these issues and to improve the livability of Louisville. Speakers include:- Moderator, Allison Smith is a Project Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Louisville where she studied aquatic ecology. Her dissertation investigated climate change effects on freshwater foodwebs including zooplankton and freshwater jellyfish in lakes and the Ohio River. After graduating, she took a post-doctoral research position at the Center for Environmental Policy and Management and worked on brownfields remediation, environmental justice, and housing policy. In October 2015, she joined Louisville Metro Government as the Brownfields Program Manager. In 2020, she became the Assistant Director of the Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability where she oversaw all climate change and sustainability initiatives for the city. In 2022, she joined the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as a Project Manager where she provides technical assistance on energy transitions to states, local governments, and Tribes in the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support Center.- Sumedha Rao is the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. She is committed to catalyzing robust, inclusive, and collaborative solutions for a greener Louisville! Sumedha has a background in urban sustainability, environmental policy, and green building in the United States and India. In 2022, Sumedha was named a Future Leader by the Aspen Institute, among 100 climate leaders in North America under the age of 30. Sumedha holds a master’s degree in Sustainability Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. - Brooke Pardue is the President & CEO of the Parks Alliance of Louisville, a nonprofit supporting more than 100 of our public parks and recreation centers, two-thirds of which are located in underserved neighborhoods. She believes public parks are powerful green infrastructure that strengthen communities, improve health and the environment, and spur economic revitalization. - Patrick Piuma is the Director of the Urban Design Studio at the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. For more than 15 years he has been driven to improve the quality of place through the development of programs and projects that activate and pre-vitalize underutilized spaces. He has a particular focus on exploring ways to integrate nature into cities, understanding how the design and function of cities impacts health, and engaging the community with the goal to rebuilding the fragmented urban fabric of cities. Over the past seven years, Patrick has also worked as an urban designer for Hyphae Design Lab out of Oakland, California, YARD & Company out of Cincinnati, and the Louisville Downtown Partnership.Learn more at http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Amber Duke is a mother and trusted civil rights leader. Inspired by true American hero John Lewis at a young age, Amber has spent her entire professional career finding ways to get into “good trouble,” by shining a light on systemic inequalities that disproportionality impact Black and other marginalized people.Amber has been with the ACLU of Kentucky for nearly 10 years serving as a key leader in the organization’s growth and visibility. During her tenure, she has worked as the organization’s first Communications Director, first Deputy Director, and is the first Black woman to lead the ACLU of Kentucky in its 67-year history in her current role as Executive Director. In each of these positions, she has worked to bring ACLU values to life through clear communication, transparent decision-making, and partnership with community stakeholders.Amber is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for her work including inclusion in the inaugural class of the Kentucky Gazette’s Notable Women in Kentucky Politics in 2019. She serves on the board of directors for the Louisville Story Program and is a founding member of Impact 100 Southern Indiana.
This award-winning documentary on the American Gun Divide has been re-broadcast here by permission of Trey Kay of West Virginia Public Broadcasting. It first aired in May of 2022 on the show series titled "Us and Them." You can find more podcasts of Us and Them by going to wvpublic.org.
Our guest this week, Ritu Mukerji, is a busy, full-time physician and a mother of 3, but she managed to find time to write her first novel, a recently published historical fiction mystery titled Murder by Degrees about a female physician in late 19th century Philadelphia. She was inspired by her love of the mystery genre as well as her experience living in Philadelphia while getting her medical degree where she would often visit places where female doctors had paved the way for other women to follow. We chat with Ritu about why physicians can make good detectives, and she shares some of her favorite mystery series and the recipe for her favorite Thanksgiving side dish that’s been prepared in her family for over 30 years.You can find Ritu on socials at @ritumukerji and at her website: www.ritumukerji.comOur website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod FaceBook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji2- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie3- Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle4- Maisie Dobbs series by Jaqueline Winspear5- Inspector Rutledge series by Charles Todd6- Books by PD James, Ruth Rendell, and Barbara Vine7- Kurt Wallander series by Henning Mankell8- Truman by David McCullough9- Grant by Ron Chernow10- Lincoln by David Herbert Donald11- The Dry by Jane Harper12- Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry13- The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani14- The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey15- George: A Magpie Memoir by Frieda Hughes16- H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald5 Star Read Recpmmended by Fellow Book Lover Amy @readthisandsteep - Mercury by Amy Jo BurnsRitu Mukerji's family recipeCranberry SalsaCranberry Salsa(adapted from Oakland Tribune, Nov 1990)-2 cups cranberries-4 tsp grated orange peel-2 large oranges, peeled to remove white membrane, then coarsely chopped-1/4 cup minced onion-1/4 cup olive oil-1 tbsp minced cilantro-1 tbsp minced ginger-1 small hot green chile (jalapeno or serrano)--stemmed, seeded and minced-salt to taste Whirl cranberries in a blender until chopped, then empty in a bowl. Add orange peel, chopped orange (drained), onion, oil, cilantro, ginger and chile. Mix well and blend sauce; add salt to taste. Serve, or cover and chill, as long as overnight.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, invites Pat Smith to the Thanksgiving table for a conversation about Community Engagement at the University of Louisville. Pat is UofL's Assistant Director for Community Engagement and, on today’s program, we discuss the ways in which universities can serve the city and live up to the motto “let knowledge serve the city.” We’ll give you a window into the somewhat daunting world of a large, public, urban research university and the many ways people at UofL work every day to make the world a better place. You’ll learn how UofL is not a monolith and how its 30,000 different people are doing so much with and for communities locally, in the West End of Louisville, throughout Kentucky and our rural counties, and even internationally. Join us for this discussion of how UofL is striving to make the most of our mission as an Anchor Institution to serve everyone in our community and to spur economic and job growth.Learn more at https://louisville.edu/communityengagementFor more on Davarian Baldwin's book ""In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities are Plundering Our Cities"" (Bold Type Books, 2021), go to https://www.boldtypebooks.com/titles/davarian-l-baldwin/in-the-shadow-of-the-ivory-tower/9781568588919/And listen to Davarian's conversation on Sustainability Now! from October 2021: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-davarian-baldwin-in-the-shadow-of-the-ivory-tower-oct-4-2021?in=wfmp-forward-radio/sets/sustainability-now"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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A conversation with Jason Bailey, Executive Director of the Ky Center for Economic Policy, on Kentucky school funding and how it has not kept up with the intent of the Kentucky Educational Reform Act passed in 1990.
Can we fight illegal Mexican Cartels? Dave Robinson describes some new research. Then, Mary Williams discusses the scientific accomplishments of Hedy Lamarr, one of the most famous actresses of the 20th century. Finally, Rob Weber interviews Hanah Carter (aka Maria Tori) of Bellarmine University in Louisville about her research on "The Relationship Between Habitat Quality And Biodiversity In An Urban Floodplain."‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you a vital conversation on reporting and uncovering the facts about environmental justice concerns throughout the state and nation. In July 2023, as part of their annual Kentucky Environmental Leadership Institute, the Kentucky Resources Council (https://www.kyrc.org/) produced this conversation with environmental journalist, Jim Bruggers. Inside Climate News Reporter Jim Bruggers discusses how he writes for impact and develops groundbreaking environmental justice news reporting using EPA tools like the Toxic Release Inventory, EPA FLIGHT database, ECHO database, and EJ Screen.James Bruggers covers the U.S. Southeast, coal and plastics for the national nonprofit newsroom Inside Climate News. He previously reported on energy and the environment for The (Louisville) Courier Journal. Before moving to Kentucky in 1999, Bruggers worked as a journalist in Montana, Alaska, Washington and California. His work has won numerous recognitions, including best beat reporting, Society of Environmental Journalists, and the National Press Foundation’s Thomas Stokes Award for energy reporting. He served on the board of directors of the SEJ for 13 years, including two years as president. He lives in Louisville with his wife, Christine Bruggers, and wonderful cat, Moo.TRI Explorer https://enviro.epa.gov/triexplorer/tr...Envirofacts https://enviro.epa.gov/ECHO Database https://echo.epa.gov/EJ Screen https://www.epa.gov/ejscreenYou can see the visuals referred to in this presentation on the video recording at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7x82rSQoCYOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Colmon Elridge-Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party. Chair Eldridge reviews KY Governor Beshear's re-election victory in the Tuesday November 7, 2023 election.Recorded Friday November 17, 2023, 3PM
Patty and Brian discuss ways of dealing with tough topics and tough personalities at Thanksgiving or at any event.
This might be described as a post-2023 election venting session with host Ruth Newman and her occasional co-hosts Victoria Strange and Melissa Morgenson. In it, they call out disturbing national and global trends that they see as empowering and aligning Christian and Muslim fundamentalists with powerful corporate interests which, if left unchecked, will inevitably lead to authoritarianism and fascism. Victoria ticks off 14 characteristics of fascism, developed by political scientist and author Dr. Lawrence Britt, that she fears have taken hold in this country, especially within today's Republican Party.
This week is one of the funniest shows we’ve done simply because our guests are delightful. In fact this show may be just a tad longer than normal because we almost couldn’t bear to cut any of our conversation out. They are the author/illustrator and husband/wife team of Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr whose Cookie Chronicles books are a big hit among the 8-12 year old crowd, although, honestly, their stuff is good no matter how old you are. They recently completed a year long cross-country trip called the Busload of Books Tour in a remodeled school bus with their four kids and grumpy dog to do school visits to Title I schools in the continental United States. They teamed up with a nonprofit to fund the trip and provide books for children. We talk with Matthew and Robbi about their cross-country trip, what “thing” they collected along the way, and Robbi’s favorite scent that you can’t buy.Books Mentioned In this Episode:1- Ben Yokohama and the Cookie of Doom (Cookie Chronicles series) by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr2- The Real McCoys by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr3- Babies Ruin Everything by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr4- Sunrise Summer by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr5- Praying with Jane Eyre: Reflections on Reading as a Sacred Practice by Vanessa Zoltan6- Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller7- A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russian Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders8- Dirty Birds by Morgan Murray9- Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman5 Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover-Liltle Thieves by Margaret Owen recommended by Amber @amber.always.readingPodcasts mentioned--Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast Websites mentioned--Fireball.imo.netYou can find our guests at their website https://robbiandmatthew.com/Website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod Face Book - Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.
A discussion with Michael Roberts on his and Guglielmo Carchedi's latest book, Capitalism in the 21st Century: Through the Prism of Value.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is excited to share with you some contemporary thoughts from his undergraduate mentor, Dr. David Orr, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies & Politics at Oberlin College. On September 19th, David presented an alumni talk on “Democracy (4.0) In a Hotter Time: Climate Change and Democratic Transformation,” in which he discussed the dual crises of democracy and climate change as one interrelated threat to the human future. David Orr served as editor for a newly released book entitled “Democracy in a Hotter Time,” which calls for reforming democratic institutions as a prerequisite for avoiding climate chaos, and adapting governance to how Earth works as a physical system. The collection of essays proposes a new political order that will not only help humanity survive, but also enable us to thrive in the transition to a post-fossil fuel world. David is convinced that:• Democracy will not likely survive global warming;• We cannot deal with a hotter climate without fixing our democracy; • Fixing democracy, however, requires fundamental changes in law, policy, and economy; and • Reforms require educating a citizenry that understands the basic principles of Earth systems science and the fundamental civic principles of democracy and why they are related.David Orr is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University where his current work is on the repair and strengthening of American democracy. David was a member of the Oberlin faculty from 1990-2017, and Counselor to the President, Oberlin College 2007-2017. He is the author of eight books, a columnist, and writer of articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications. He has served as a board member or adviser to eight foundations and on the Boards of many organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Institute, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, and the Bioneers. Currently, he is a Trustee of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and Children and Nature Network. He has been awarded nine honorary degrees and numerous other awards and recognition. He headed the effort to design, fund, and build the Adam Joseph Lewis Center at Oberlin, which was named by an American Institute of Architects panel in 2010 as “the most important green building of the past thirty years.” He also was instrumental in the design and funding for the Platinum-rated Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center hotel & conference center in Oberlin.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
SONI CASTLEBERRY and her husband, Brad, moved to Louisville just after they married over 50 years ago. The Fellowship of Reconciliation was one of the first groups in which they were involved while raising their daughters, Kendra and Kara.Soni worked at The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times as a copy clerk, re-writer, and reporter in the court system in the 1970s. She resigned so she could advocate for justice issues of concern to her. Using her educational background in journalism and public relations, Soni worked in non-profit organizations related to housing, homelessness, older adults, domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, mental illness, children’s services, and fair trade. Soni spent her last five years prior to her 2020 retirement starting and working in Writing for You, primarily a grant-writing business she initiated with two friends.Soni has been an active member of Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church since 1988 and served in a variety of capacities. Since its origins in a youth Sunday school class in 2018, she has been involved in the Gun Violence Prevention Team which has grown to include people from various faith and community groups. Guns to Gardens Louisville is a part of that effort and Soni serves as one of its spokespersons.CRAIG KAVIARSculptor and Blacksmith, Craig Kaviar has been producing forged iron and bronze sculpture, architectural elements and furniture in Louisville, KY since 1985. Kaviar is an alumnus of Tufts University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has studied at the Boston Museum School. Kaviar has been passionately making metalwork for over 30 years in the inferno of Kaviar Forge. Craig not only works with glowing hot températures to shape unyielding materials, he also shares this mystical experience by teaching others. The primary forge where Craig heats metal to 3,000 degrees has been converted to run on waste vegetable oil. Neighborhood restaurants kindly provide him with fuel to help reduce the forge’s carbon footprint while allowing him to produce high quality work.His public artworks include a bronze sculpture in front of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts; five-foot-high bronze door handles at the entrance of the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft; gates and grills at First Unitarian Church and Christ Church Cathedral; the Holocaust memorial at Temple Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom and pool gates at the Jewish Community Center; all in Louisville. He is also represented in many private collections throughout the United States.
On this week's show, we bring you a vital community conversation about the 2023 Farm Bill that was recorded live on October 30th by Madison, Wisconsin's community radio station, WORT, during their weekday call-in program, "A Public Affair" hosted by Douglas Haynes. Learn more and find the original program at https://www.wortfm.org/whats-at-stake-2023-farm-bill/Locally, the Food In Neighborhoods Community Coalition has produced a 2023 Eater’s Guide to the Farm Bill that is tailored to people in Kentucky at https://foodinneighborhoods.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-eaters-guide-to-the-farm-bill-kentucky.pdfEvery five years, law makers in Congress pass the “farm bill,” which is a set of legislation that creates nation-wide standards for agriculture and food systems. The current bill was passed in 2018 and will expire at the end of the year. Wendy Johnson and Lisa Held join host Douglas to talk about what is in the 2023 legislation, how the farm bill impacts farmers and the rest of us, and what’s at risk if congress doesn’t pass the bill.Lisa is Civil Eats’ senior staff reporter and has been covering the Farm Bill at length (https://civileats.com/author/lheld/). We speak to her specifically about her piece, “This Farm Bill Could Reshape the Food System. Here Are 10 Proposals at the Center of the Fight.” Wendy is a farmer based in Iowa. She joins us from her farm to talk about her recent op-ed for Civil Eats titled, “Farmers Want Climate Resilience, but GOP Lawmakers Want to Redirect Billions in Conservation Funds.”Wendy Johnson is owner and operator of Jóia Food & Fiber Farm (https://www.joiafoodfarm.com/), a diverse perennial-based farm in northern Iowa growing perennial grains, grazing grassfed sheep and cows and humanely raising poultry and pigs. She started Counting Sheep Sleeping Company to add value to the fiber her 100 percent grass-fed sheep produce. Wendy also co-manages her family’s conventional corn and soybean farm. She often speaks and writes about the need for diverse enterprises and people on the land, the intersections of climate change and agriculture, food system inequality, ag policy, and the observations on the lands she cares for. Wendy is currently Climate Land Leaders co-policy lead and spokesperson and provides leadership on several boards and committees furthering the growth of a more diverse and resilient Iowa and Midwest.Lisa Held is Civil Eats’ senior staff reporter. Since 2015, she has reported on agriculture and the food system with an eye toward sustainability, equality, and health, and her stories have appeared in publications including The Guardian, The Washington Post, and Mother Jones. In the past, she covered health and wellness and was an editor at Well+Good. She is based in Baltimore and has a master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of Journalism.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Shay Hellinger - Artist, about the upcoming Fine Arts and Crafts Showcase at the Mellwood Art Center on Saturday November 18 (10-5), 2023 and Sunday November 19 (11-4), 2023.Recorded Wednesday November 8, 2023, 3PM.
This week we have a book recommendation episode. We hunker down for November and embrace fall. We call this our Free For F(all) episode because we each give you a recommendation in 5 November themed categories: Autumn, Native American Heritage Month, Diwali, Day of the Dead/ All Soul's Day, and No-Shave November.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FaceBook - Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.Books mentioned in this episode:1- Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac2- We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman3- Waiting for Birdy: A Year of Frantic Tedium, Neurotic Angst, and the Wild Magic of Growing a Family by Catherine Newman4- Love Deleted by Paul Indigo5- An Event in Autumn by Henning Markell 6-Deer Season by Erin Flanagan7-Sees Behind Trees by Michael Dorris 8- Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden9- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 10- A People's History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian11- The Orphan of Cemetery Hill by Hester Fox 12- The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin13- Where the World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean 14- These Honored Dead (A Lincoln and Speed mystery) by Jonathan F. Putnam 15- Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will by Robert M. Sapolsky16- Plight of the Living Dead: What Real Life Zombies Reveal About Our World and Ourselves by Matt SimonA 5 star book recommendation by a fellow book Lover -The Change by Kirsten Miller. recommended by Anne Persico @annother_bookstagramPodcasts mentioned--1- Ologies with Alie Wardhttps://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuroparasitologyMovies mentioned--1- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)2- Fargo (1996) - movie3- Fargo - (2014 - present, FX) - TV seriesBookish news--She challenges one book a week:https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/09/28/virginia-frequent-school-book-challenger-spotsylvania/1 parent is responsible for a book ban in North Carolina-https://www.npr.org/2023/09/08/1198373620/1-parent-is-responsible-for-a-book-ban-in-north-carolina#:~:text=One%20school%20board%20in%20North,parent%20was%20behind%20the%20move.Scholastic Book Fair Dilemnahttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/25/us/scholastic-book-fair-race-gender.htmlErin Flanagan podcast episode episode:https://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/s-7-ep-143-mind-games-with-guest-erin-flanagan-8-17-22/Robert Sapolsky doesn't believe in free willhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/science/free-will-sapolsky.html
This is a discussion among election officials from 4 states (Colorado, Arizona, Washington and Utah), alerting us to the alarming numbers of election officers across the country leaving their jobs as a result of the rise in intimidation, threats and violence directed at them and their families ever since the 2020 election. Guests share concerns regarding what this means for our democracy. This event was hosted by Issue One - The Faces of Democracy Campaign and moderated by Michael Beckel.
On October 25th, more than 200 medical journals from around the world (representing physicians and other medical professionals) published the same editorial. It was a warning about global climate change and loss of biodiversity. Today's show discusses their statement. Then, J Scott Miller tells us what stars, planets, meteor showers and galaxies we can see in the night sky this month. Finally, Rob Weber interviews Dr. Mahdi Yazdanpour, Stefano Pecile and Kayleigh Moore of Northern Kentucky University about their research on using robotic gloves to automatically translate sign language into text and speech.Here is the letter simultaneously published in 200 journals: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2355‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, we bring you highlights from the 2023 Louisville Sustainability Summit - Livable Louisville: Addressing local climate risks through planning and design, that was held back on Oct 17th at Louisville Visual Art. Today, we bring you the keynote address on Sustainability Lessons from NYC to KY, by Jennifer Bloom Leone, AIA, LEED, Chief Sustainability Officer NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development. Jennifer oversees the strategic development and implementation of standards, programs and policies to meet the goals of the Mayor's Climate Action Plan "PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done” to tackle climate change and other strategic initiatives. In this keynote, she discusses how her Department’s new standards, policies and programs ensure that the city’s affordable housing can meet New York City’s ambitious climate goals while addressing the unique health and safety needs of the vulnerable populations. She will also discuss next steps and lessons learned and how businesses and non-profits can work together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.Learn more at https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/summitAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Kay Tillow and Dr. Claire Cohen discuss the Medicare Advantage Program and the privatization of the Medicare Program - impacts on patients and providers
Richard Rubenstein was educated at Harvard College, Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar) and Harvard Law School. Before coming to teach at George Mason University in 1987, he was a practicing lawyer in Washington DC, a political science professor at Roosevelt University in Chicago, and a law professor at Antioch School of Law in Washington DC. At George Mason he joined the faculty of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution and served as its director from 1988-1991. He retired from full-time teaching in 2023 and is now University Professor Emeritus at the Institute's successor, the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. Prof. Rubenstein is the author of ten books on political violence and conflict resolution. Rubenstein has written many scholarly articles and is a frequent contributor to journals like Transcend Media Service and CounterPunch. He organizes conferences and dialogues on key issues involving contemporary social conflicts. In 2023 he became chair of the Carter School Advisory Board.
Patty and Brian talk about recent election media and critical thinking ideas related to it. Lots of discussion of unconscious and conscious biases.
An interview with Debra Hamelback of the Ky Veterinarian Medical Association on Kentucky's vet shortage and its implications. Also, a discussion on the importance of different equine industries to Kentucky.
Medea Benjamin is the Co-Founder of CODEPINK, Women for Peace. Medea Benjamin is a long-time political activist and author of six books, her latest being War in Ukraine: Making Sense out of a Senseless Conflict. On October 31st, 2023, the nationally known Medea Benjamin spoke in Louisville about the war between Russia and Ukraine as well as the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Medea Benjam called for an end to the conflict in both of these wars and a return to peace.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Boo kLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.We interviewed Alix E. Harrow in the before times (2019) when her first novel, The Ten Thousand Doors of January, was published. We drove to Berea, Kentucky and recorded in Berea College’s library, where Harrow graduated from and where she lived for a time. In the years since her debut, Harrow has come out with several new and cool entries into the speculative fiction genre. Her most recent book, Starling House, is a NYT, Washington Post, and USA Today bestseller. It is the October pick for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club.Books mentioned--1- Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow2- Starling House by Alix E. Harrow3- The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe4- Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe5- The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe6- What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher7- Foundation by Isaac Asimov8- Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher9- The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnomes by Margaret St. Clair (short story)10- Gideon the 9th by Tamsyn Muir11- The City We Became by N. K. Jemesin12- The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H. G. Parry13- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Booklover Mackenxie @kenzathome-The Ever King by LJ AndrewsShows mentioned--1- The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix, 2024)2- Foundation (Apple TV, 2021 - present)
In this edition (just prior to the Nov. 2023 election), Bonny Jean Feldkamp, Opinion Editor at the Courier-Journal, asked pre-selected questions of candidates for Family Court Judge, 5th Division. Candidates are: Emily Craddock, Mason Trenaman Sr., Judge Laura P. Russell (appointed by Gov. Beshear to fill that vacated seat), Jessica Stone, Allison Spencer Russell and Claudette W. Patton. This event took place at Seneca High School on Oct. 25, 2023.
Observations on the 2023 Ky Governor's race, local Ford strike, and shrinking cell phone usage in downtown Louisville.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, grabs his gavel for a conversation about Earthjustice, with Sharmeen Morrison, a Senior Associate Attorney with Earthjustice’s Biodiversity Defense Program, and Thomas Cmar, a senior attorney for Earthjustice’s Clean Energy Program. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization. They wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change. Learn more at https://earthjustice.orgThe Biodiversity Defense Program engages in national litigation to confront the major drivers of biodiversity loss, including habitat destruction and over-exploitation of wildlife. Sharmeen Morrison has worked on matters to protect Florida manatees, Mexican gray wolves, and golden-cheeked warblers of Texas Hill Country, among other species. Prior to joining Biodiversity Defense, she was a member of Earthjustice’s Northeast Regional Office, where she worked to protect public health from toxic chemicals in consumer products and contaminants in drinking water and participated in regional advocacy to promote a shift from fossil fuels to clean energy sources. Sharmeen received her J.D. from NYU School of Law, where she was a Root-Tilden-Kern public-interest scholar and served as Diversity and Membership Editor on the NYU Law Review. She received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley.Thomas Cmar is a senior attorney for the Clean Energy Program, and is based in Cincinnati. Thomas first joined Earthjustice in 2012 after working for six years as an attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, where he specialized in energy and water issues. Thomas was deputy managing attorney of the Earthjustice Coal Program from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, Thomas moved back home to Ohio and spent a year working in private practice before rejoining Earthjustice in 2022. Thomas has also worked as an adjunct lecturer in the Environmental Policy & Culture Program at Northwestern Univ., as an attorney with the International Labor Rights Fund in D.C., and as a law clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He is a 2004 graduate of Harvard Law School and has a B.A. in Politics & Philosophy from the Univ. of Pittsburgh.Learn more:- Earthjustice's work at the PSC and on LG&E’s proposals:https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-08-31/fossil-fuels-failed-kentucky-utility-customers-during-winter-blackouts- Learn more about subsidies to cryptocurrency mining operations:https://earthjustice.org/feature/cryptocurrency-mining-kentucky- In August, the Commission rejected a proposed contract for a massive new facility in eastern KY:https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/kentucky-rejects-controversial-subsidies-for-cryptomining-company- But then, in Sept., this happened:https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/kentucky-utility-regulators-move-to-protect-kentucky-power-customers-from-footing-the-bill-for-a-cryptomining-company- How the biodiversity crisis impacts all of us: https://earthjustice.org/experts/timothy-preso/how-the-biodiversity-crisis-impacts-all-of-us- Great Salt Lake case: https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/lawsuit-targets-state-of-utah-for-failing-to-protect-the-great-salt-lake- Golden-cheeked warbler fight: https://earthjustice.org/article/meet-the-texas-bird-that-is-a-bulwark-for-biodiversityAs 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 Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. http://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of Appalatin and is used by permission. http://appalatin.com
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/summitToday 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.
K.A. Owens interviews Professor Dismas Masolo. Professor Masolo explains how Africa views the United States. Recorded Friday January 26, 2018, 2PM.
You can find Katrina Monroe on IG @katrinamonroeauthor or on her website https://katrinamonroe.com/For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod loverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. If you would like to contact us, go to our website and click the Contact button.I happened upon the audiobook Graveyard of Lost Children by Katrina Monroe on Libby and was riveted by how the horror novel explored the postpartum period while also bringing in supernatural elements. It totally sucked me back into the early weeks after delivering my first child and left me with that same sense of shellshock, and I thought, “OF COURSE having a baby is a horror story.”We reached out to Katrina to see if she would be interested in chatting with us, and we’re so glad she was. We talk with her about Graveyard of Lost Children and her first novel They Drown Our Daughters and about why motherhood and the mother-daughter relationship are perfect topics to write about because they are steeped in fear and confusion, and inspire terror at times.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- The Woman in Black by Susan Hill2- They Drown our Daughters by Katrina Monroe3- Graveyard of Lost Children by Katrina Monroe4- Goosebumps series by RL Stine5- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan6- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw7- The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw8- The Changeling by Victor Lavalle9- The Electric Woman by Tessa Fontaine10- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann11- Under an Outlaw Moon by Dietrich Kalteis12-Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister13- Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister14- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Jen @bookedupgirl - Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverMovies/Shows mentioned--1- The Woman in Black (2012)2- The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix - 2023)3- Midnight Mass (Netflix - 2021)4- The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix - 2018)5- Goosebumps TV series (1995)6- Goosebumps (Netflix - 2023)7- The Changeling (Apple + - 2023)8- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)9- A Monster Calls (2016)
Mark McKinley is a longtime advocate of a Single Payer Health Care system and the producer of Single Payer Radio. Single Payer Radio is an hour-long program that also airs on WFMP radio.
On October 16, 2023, The League of Women Voters Louisville KY hosted a Democracy in Action panel on Voting System Security, Voter Access, Voting Rights and Open Primaries. Participants were: (1) Mary Ellen Allen, Co-Director of the Jefferson County Clerk Election Center; (2) Erran Huber, Dir. of Communications, Media and Public Relations for the Jefferson County Clerk's Office; (3) Neville Blakemore, former candidate in the Democratic Primary for Jefferson County Clerk and concerned citizen; (4) Raymond Burse, first V.P. of the Louisville NAACP; and (5) Laura Weinstein, Board member of the League of Women Voters, Kentucky.
Forward Radio was well represented at the 2023 Grassroots Radio Conference in Charleston, WV Oct. 20-22 (https://www.2023grassrootsradioconference.com/) On this week's Access Hour, we begin the roll-out of some of the highlights from the conference, this week featuring the keynote address given by Amy Goodman on the morning of October 21st. Amy Goodman co-founded Democracy Now! as an alternative to what she and others perceived as an insular and ineffective mainstream press that was beholden to corporate sponsors. Goodman anchors the Democracy Now! daily one-hour broadcast and is also the program’s executive producer. Under her leadership, the show became the fastest growing independent news source in the United States, boasting syndication on more than 750 radio and television stations by the first decade of the 21st century.Goodman’s investigative journalism in East Timor and Nigeria earned her the 2008 Right Livelihood Award, an award often referred to as an alternative Nobel Prize, marking the first time a journalist had been so honored. In 2016 her coverage of protests against construction of a pipeline in North Dakota led to a criminal trespass charge, after state prosecutors claimed that she “was not acting as a journalist.” The trespass charge was soon dropped, but Goodman then was accused of rioting. The case was dismissed by a judge. She coauthored the best-selling books The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them (2004); Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back (2006); Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times (2008); and Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America (2016).
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is honored to be in conversation with a true fighter for environmental justice! Cheryl Johnson is Executive Director for People for Community Recovery in Chicago. She was featured in "Help This Garden Grow,” a new six-part audio docuseries from Respair Production & Media, People for Community Recovery, and Elevate that tells the story of Cheryl’s mother, Hazel Johnson, who was a visionary of the environmental justice movement and a resident of the Altgeld Gardens community on the far South Side of Chicago. Hazel founded People for Community Recovery, a 40 year-old organization that fights to address the toxic industrial pollution that has been killing the members of her community. Over the course of the multigenerational multi-part documentary, hosts Damon Williams and Daniel Kisslinger talk with organizers, policy-makers, historians, and community members about how PCR emerged and led, the legacy of Ms. Johnson's work, and how this marginalized Chicago pocket built the lineage of today's vibrant, impactful, and necessary modern environmental justice movement. Listen to the audio docuseries at https://www.respairmedia.com/help-this-garden-growLearn more and support the struggle at http://peopleforcommunityrecovery.orgAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Louisville activist and retired teacher Jim Johnson shares his experience about his family's access to health care after Humana insurance company ends access to his providers in the Baptist Health network.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, click on the "Contact Us" button on the website. In episode 86, we first spoke with Melissa Joulwan during the COVID pandemic. She is one of the co-hosts of the Strong Sense of Place podcast. Melissa has been one of our favorite guests to date. You will here the original interview in the second half of the show. For something a little new, you will hear us chat this time around to both Mel and her partner David Humphreys. Since we last spoke with Melissa in 2021, they have added a short weekly podcast to their lineup called the Library of Lost Time in which they each recommend a book and a fun distraction. In this remix, they tell us all about this short concept podcast and they each share a book about a library with us! (Carrie is now reading David’s suggestion.)A Strong Sense of Place is both a podcast and a website where readers can find interesting bookish conversations with our guest this week, Melissa Joulwan, and her husband David, two expatriates living in Prague located in the Czech Republic. In this week’s episode, she tells us about how they select the places they will visit each season, why place in a book has to meet very stringent specifications, and how roller derby helped her make some big life decisions.Books Mentioned in this Episode:Podcasts mentioned--Strong Sense of Place (strongsenseofplace.com)The Library of Lost TimeBooks mentioned--1- Pockets: An Intimated History of How we Keep Things Close by Hannah Coulson2- The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty3- The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty3- Revenge of the Librarians by Tom Gauld4- Unseen City by Amy Shearn5- Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume6- Forever by Judy Blume7- The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders8- Archie McNally series by Lawrence Sanders9- Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad10- My Antonia by Willa Cather11- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte12- The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova13- The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova14- She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb15- The Phryne Fisher mysteries by Kerry Greenwood16- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell17- Less by Andrew Sean Greer18- The Curse of Jacob Tracy by Holly MessingerMovies or TV adaptations mentioned in this episode:1- Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (Amazon)
The League of Women Voters Louisville KY hosted a Candidate Forum for District 3 Metro Council at the Shawnee Public Library on Oct. 11, 2023. Democrat Shameka Parrish-Wright, one of two candidates (the other one didn't show), answered questions posed by League member Geneva Stark and took questions from the audience.
Former hospital administrator and current professor of hospital administration Don Henderson, Ph.D discusses the current state of the health care system in the U.S. Mr. Henderson shares his experience and observations with retired surgeons Mike Flynn and Gene Shively
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, pulls up a chair by the hearth for a fireside chat with Alayna Lofgren, Program Manager at Project Warm. Learn about the amazing sustainability mutual aid work that Project Warm does to help some of Jefferson County’s most vulnerable families stay warm each winter, while reducing their utility bills and our community’s carbon footprint! This Wednesday, Oct. 18th is the first deadline to sign up for Project Warm’s 41st annual Blitz! The Blitz utilizes volunteers to provide FREE weatherization supplies for elderly and disabled individuals across Jefferson County. This year, the Blitz will be taking place on Saturday, October 28th and Saturday, November 4th. Project Warm already has over 140 beneficiaries signed up to receive services during the Blitz, and they looking for many more to sign up by calling 502-636-9276. The Blitz relies on teams of volunteers to deliver weatherization kits and install plastic on participants windows, and that's where YOU come in! They are still looking for both individuals and teams to volunteer for the Blitz on both dates! On October 28th volunteers will be delivering weatherization kits to clients homes, while on November 4th volunteers will be installing plastic on windows for participants who cannot do it themselves. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Project Warm office at YouthBuild’s campus in Smoketown between 9:00 and 10:00am, and the event is expected to run until about 2:00pm on both days. Breakfast will be provided courtesy of LG&E. Volunteer and participant sign-up DEADLINES are: October 18th for kit delivery and Oct. 31st for Installation Day. If you are interested in helping your community stay warm this year, sign up to volunteer - find the link at http://www.projectwarm.orgStarting this week, Project Warm is also offering Energy Management Workshops which are free and open to the public. From October through January, Project Warm puts on Energy Management workshops for communities across Jefferson County. These workshops provide tips and tools for people to lower their utility bills and save money! Each participant receives a free weatherization kit upon completion of the workshop. Upcoming Energy Management Workshop include:• Cabbage Patch Settlement House | In-Person | Thursday, Oct. 19th @ 6:00 pm -7:00 pm• Housing Partnership Inc. | In-Person | Thursday, Oct. 25th @ 6:00 pm -7:00 pm• South Central Neighborhood Place | In-Person | Friday, Oct. 27th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm• OMM Catholic Enrichment Center | In-Person | Wednesday, November 8th @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm• South Louisville Community Ministries | In-Person | Thursday, November 9th @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm• South Central Neighborhood Place | In-Person | Thursday, November 16th @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm• Wilderness Road Senior Center | In-Person | Friday, Nov 17th @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm• Habitat for Humanity | In-Person | Thursday, December 9th @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm• Americana World Community Center | In-Person | Wednesday, January 31st @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmYou can also invite Project Warm to host an Energy Management Workshop at your organization - go to http://www.projectwarm.org to learn more and request a workshop!Follow Project Warm on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ProjectWarmLouisvilleAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Don't just say 'Flora & Fauna' to describe biological diversity anymore. Say 'Flora, Fauna & Funga'. After all, fungi are important! Then, an update on research that gives real credence to Near-Death Experiences. Finally, hear how Kentucky State University (in Frankfort, KY), along with 15 other land-grant Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), have been shortchanged by their respective state governments in their funding over the last 32 years.The article on Near-Death Experiences: https://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572(23)00216-2/fulltextInformation about equitable funding at land-grant HBCUs: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/09/18/secretaries-education-agriculture-call-governors-equitably-fund‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
K.A. Owens interviews Cheryl White, a concerned citizen, about issues regarding abuse by the police and abuse of autistic children and their parents by the system that is supposed to protect and assist them.Recorded Friday October 13, 2023, 1PM.
In the leadup to the November 7th 2023 Kentucky State election, Ruth teams up with co-host Victoria Strange to offer their takes on: (1) Candidates running for Secretary of State -- Current SOS Michael Adams (Rep) and his Democratic challenger, Charles Wheatley; and (2) Allison Ball (Rep) and Kimberley Reeder (Dem) running for Auditor of Public Accounts. Plus, Victoria explains and provides commentary on recent bills passed into law by the Republican super majority KY State Legislature, as well as a newly introduced Crime Bill.
You can find Jenny Kiefer on her website at https://jennykiefer.com/ or at Butcher Cabin Books at https://www.horrorbookstore.com/. She is also on instagram at @horrorbookstore and @_jennykieferFor show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. You can contact to us through the link on the website. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.It has been one year since Louisville welcomed a horror bookstore to its ranks of cool, independent offerings. Butcher Cabin Books is a mother/daughter labor of love; Jenny Kiefer and her mother run the show. Jenny has been a horror fan since she was a child and also happens to be a horror writer whose debut novel titled This Wretched Valley will be published in January 2024 by Quirk Books. It has a wild inspiration story which she tells us about in this episode. Her dog Rye also gets in on the interview action, although his horror tale was that dinner might be delayed. Butcher Cabin Books prides itself in having a large selection of books in stock from not only the Big 4 publishers but also small independent presses where so much of the exciting new horror literature is produced. Via their website, you can get these indie press scary favorites shipped to your door.Last but not least, the store is sponsoring Butcher Cabin BookFest in Lexington KY on Oct. 18 from 5-9 at Pivot Brewing to benefit the Lexington Public Library. There will be a mass meeting of great horror writers to sign books and chat with readers, including Cynthia Pelayo, JH Markert, Andrew Shaffer, and Laurel Hightower. There will also be book bingo, silent auctions, and more. Books mentioned--1- This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer2- The Eyre Affair (Tuesday Next series) by Jasper Fforde3- Women Talking by Miriam Toews4- The Shining by Stephen King5- Catch-22 by Joseph Heller6- Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut7- The Troop by Nick Cutter8- Bunny by Mona Awad9- We Need to Do Something by Max Boot III10- Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle11- Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi12- 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann13- Ghost Girl by Ally Malinenko14- Coraline by Neil Gaiman15- Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes16- The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan17- Sadie by Courtney Summers18- The Skull by Jon Klassen19- The Last Devil to Die (The Thursday Murder Club series) by Richard OsmanFilms mentioned--1- Women Talking (2022)2- The Shining (1980)3- It Follows (2014)4- The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix - 2018)Historic Events mentioned-Dyatlov Pass
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you a special preview of the upcoming 10th Annual Louisville Sustainability Summit with Stuart Ungar, the new Executive Director of the Louisville Sustainability Council, and Tiffany Broyles Yost, who is the Director of Sustainability and Resilience at the design firm GBBN and is on this year’s Summit Planning Committee. You can learn more and get your tickets now at http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org. The theme of this year's Summit is Livable Louisville: Addressing local climate risks through planning and design. It will take place on Tuesday. October 17, 2023 from 12:30pm - 5:00pm at Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St.Recent studies predict Kentucky’s risk of extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and inland floods will increase significantly. At the Summit, we'll explore the risks and stressors our region is facing and how our buildings and cities can adapt to this new normal and address the problems. This year’s Keynote is on: “Sustainability Lessons from NYC to KY” with Jennifer Bloom Leone, AIA, LEED, Chief Sustainability Officer NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development. She oversees the strategic development and implementation of standards, programs and policies to meet the goals of the Mayor's Climate Action Plan "PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done” to tackle climate change and other strategic initiatives. Jennifer will discuss how her Department’s new standards, policies and programs ensure that the city’s affordable housing can meet New York City’s ambitious climate goals while addressing the unique health and safety needs of the vulnerable populations.There will also be a Panel on: Housing for a Changed Climate, featuring: Marilyn Harris – Director, Department of Housing and Community Development at Louisville Metro Government; Ben Eilerman – Director of Real Estate Development at Over-the-Rhine Community Housing in Cincinnati; and Tiffany Broyles Yost, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, Director of Sustainability and Resilience – GBBNAnd a Panel on: Global Crisis, Local Response, featuring: Moderator, Allison Smith, Project Manager, NREL; Sumedha Rao, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability; and Brooke Pardue from the Parks Alliance.Join us immediately after the Summit from 5-7 pm for a reception across the street at PORTAL @ fifteenTWELVE. The after party will include heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by Farm to Fork Catering, as well as a cash bar. A new special exhibit titled "The Sustainability Compass - N, E, S, W" curated by Rebecca Norton & Clare Hirn will make its debut with works by: Nathan Smith, Clare Hirn, Gwen Burke, Rebecca Norton, Danica Novgorodoff, Jim Weaver, Fran Kremmer, Katy Marshall, and Julia Coash. Curated for the Louisville Sustainability Summit, "The Sustainable Compass; N,E,S,W" brings together a diverse group of individuals whose work is informed by the history and practices in sustainable thinking and design. All tickets will include admission to the Summit, Art Exhibition, and After Party including appetizers. *If cost is a barrier but you would like to attend, please reach out to info@louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org to request a scholarship.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.orgThe 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 program, we bring you a highlight from the 7th annual Environmental Justice Conference that was hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task and the Louisville and Kentucky Chapters of the NAACP on Saturday, September 30th, 7:30am - 6:00pm, at UofL's University Club. The conference returned as an in-person event this year with the theme of "Solutions and Outcomes," featuring local and national speakers on topics of critical environmental importance. At this conference, we delved into pressing environmental issues, exchanged innovative ideas, and fostered meaningful connections. Together, we explored ways to address environmental challenges and promote justice for all communities. The conference opened with an Environmental Health Panel on the difficulties, possibilities or impossibilities of diagnosing and treating health issues as the result of community exposures and what can be done. Moderator: Dr. Wayne Tuckson, MD. Ted Smith, PhD, UofL's Envirome Institute; Dr. Natalie DuPre, UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences; Dr. Rachael Keith, PhD, APRN, ANP-C; Dr. Swannie Jett, CEO of Park DuValle Community Health Center.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Kentucky Auditor candidate Kim Reeder. Candidate Reeder explains the purpose of the Auditor office and why she is running for the position. Recorded Thursday October 5, 2023, 1PM.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. You can email us throught the contact button on the website.We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. It is officially Halloween season so we’re talking all about witches this week. We’ll each share 5 bewitching books, 10 total, that you should put on your TBRs.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Leslie “Fcking” Jones by Leslie Jones2- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann3- My Friend Anne Frank by Hannah Pick-Goslar4- Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation by Ari Folman 6- Everything/Nothing/Someone by Alice Carriere7- Circe by Madeline Miller8- Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman9- Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher10- Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire11- The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum12- Cackle by Rachel Harrison13- Akata Witch–Nnedi Okorafor14- Akata Warrrior by Nnedi Okorafor15- Hester by Laura Lico Albanese16- The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne 17- The Last Witch by Andrzej Sapkowski (The Witcher series)18- Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski (The Witcher series)19- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness20- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon23- The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown24- Macbeth by William Shakespeare 25- Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott26- The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare27- My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood (Amaaon Original Story)28- Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip29- Loot by Tania James30- Night watch by Jayne Anne Phillips 5 Star Read Recommended by Book Lover Meghan Geary @biblioactivist203 Celine by Peter HellerMovies and or TV series mentioned—1- Ghostbusters (2016)2- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)3- The Witcher (2019 - present, Netflix))4- Discovery of Witches - (2018-2022 AMC)Shows Mentioned—Wicked (Broadway)
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes a hike with Terrell Holder, Chair of the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, a proud community partner of Forward Radio. Catch up on what the Club has been working on lately, including:• The Floyds Fork Development Overlay District revisions and development threats. Learn more at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/floyds-fork-dro• Daniel Boone National Forest Logging Plans• Habitat for Humanity Solar project• Solar for All w/ Metro Sustainability• Louisville Earth Walk - Saturday, October 28th, 9am, Shawnee Park http://louisvilleearthwalk.org• GLSC October Program: Michael Patton, Avian Biologist, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, on Tuesday, October 17th, 7 p.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries building, 150 State Street, or online.Learn more and get involved at https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/greater-louisville-group https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/political Support the work of Kentucky Heartwood: https://www.kyheartwood.org/ The Save Bernheim Now collaborative is at https://savebernheimnow.org/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Louisvillians will be able to watch a partial solar eclipse on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Hear some details about the event, and tips on how to view the eclipse safely. Then, hear how the persecution of J Robert Oppenheimer (the 'father of the atomic bomb') in 1953 might have stifled political activism by scientists for 60 years. But did it?Here is the link to the entire 'This is Science' podcast (produced by the Union of Concerned Scientists'): https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/destroyer-worlds‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week's program, we bring you a vital community conversation on "Firearms in America: The most important test of our democracy," that was held at the Filson Historical Society (1310 S 3rd St) on September 12, 2023, when the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at UofL presented author Ryan Busse. No American freedom is more powerful or symbolic than our right to own firearms because no other freedom has the potential to so immediately impact the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness of our fellow citizens. Hence, this immensely powerful freedom requires an equally immense responsibility, and how effective we are at balancing the two may well determine whether our democracy can survive. This presentation by Ryan Busse, a former firearms industry executive and author of Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America, is an examination of the realities of guns in America by someone who is simultaneously a proud gun owner and very concerned with the ramifications of our current national imbalance. This Theodore Sedgwick Distinguished Lecture Series event was free and open to all. Watch the presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXvoPGXIVbIOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Buddy Wheatley, a candidate for Secretary of State in Kentucky. Wheatley is a former KY legislator, a former Fire Chief, and currently a labor lawyer.Recorded Thursday, September 28, 2023, 2PM.
Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland at the mouth of the Susquehanna River, Mariel Gardner is from Louisville, Kentucky, another river city. A graduate of the J. Graham Brown School and the University of Louisville, Mariel is from the Algonquin Neighborhood of Louisville’s West End. A haphazard farmer, knitter, and photographer, Gardner is a member of the West Louisville Women’s Collaborative where she creates and sustains peaceful, artistic spaces.She does this in the West End of Louisville, alongside a group of multi-racial, multi-generational women from all parts of the city. She’s traveled Kentucky collecting stories of Black land dispossession and is especially interested in the study of her ancestral home of Christian County, Kentucky.
An interview and discussion with Dr. Michael Cunningham of the University of Louisville's Communications Department and President of the U of L AAUP (American Association of University Professors) Chapter on what is driving the rising costs of higher education in the US today. Of special interest is the book "The Fall of the Faculty" (2011) by Benjamin Ginsberg. Just why is college so expensive?
Our guest this week, Kika Hatzopoulou, grew up in Greece with the foundation of Ancient Greece and its mythology all around her. She now lives in London and until recently was an acquisitions editor for a Greek publisher, where she read and recommended books being published in the US and Britain for acquisition and translation for Greek audiences. She tinkered with the idea of writing a book herself, combining the Greek mythology stories she learned as a child with the detective stories and gritty noir that she loves reading. The result is Threads that Bind.The novel Threads That Bind is about three sisters who are descendants of the Fates (also known as the Morai), the three mythological sisters who hold everyone’s destinies in their hands via threads. Io, the youngest sister, is a private investigator who discovers that someone is kidnapping women, tampering with their threads and essentially turning them into zombies. She has numerous potential suspects from Greek mythology: the Furies, the Oneroi (who control dreams), the Graces (who bestow artistic gifts on humans), and the Keres (who are the spirits of violent death). It is a novel that opens up a world of mythological characters you may not know much about. A sequel to Threads that Bind titled Hearts that Cut comes out in summer 2024.In addition to being our novelist guest, she also serves as this season’s global reader since we talk to her about Greek education and writers. She also turns the tables on us during the Fast and the Furious, the first guest to have ever done so, and we were unprepared.You can find Kika at her website at https://kikahatzopoulou.com/ and on Insta at @kikahatzapoulouFor show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou2- Hearts That Cut by Kika Hatzopoulou3- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte4- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith5- Frindle by Andrew Clements6- Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes7- Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington8- Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson9- Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Munoz10- Orpheus and Eurydice (the original Greek myth)11- Lore by Alexandra Bracken12- Girl Goddess Queen by Bea Fitzgerald13- Mythology by Edith Hamilton14- Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot15- The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan16- Simon & the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli17- What Bees Want: Beekeeping as Nature Intended by Susan Knilens18- The Scholomance Trilogy by Naomi Novik19- The Prison Healer by Linnette Noni20- Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside by Stephanie Harper5 Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Fabee @devouredpages1- The Ill-Made Mute by Celicia Dart-Thornton (and all of The Bitterbynde Trilogy)Movies mentioned--Rear Window (1954)Theatre mentioned--Hadestown
Solutions to Violence features Kyle Ellison September 25th, 26th and 27th. Kyle Ellison has dedicated most of his adult life to service in Kentucky Criminal Justice System. Articles and speeches composed by Kyle Ellison demonstrates an extraordinary knowledge of Kentucky’s criminal justice system.
Crime and Safety was the topic of the League of Women Voters Louisville Democracy in Action monthly meeting, held Sept. 18, 2023. Panelists were David James, Deputy Mayor for Emergency Services, Louisville; Whitney Austin, who co-founded the Whitney/Strong organization after being shot 12 times during a mass shooting in Cincinnati; Cindy Heine, League member and liaison to the KY State Legislature; and Tip Moody, former felon, current League member and voting rights activist.
KSPH chairperson participates in a panel discussion hosted by Joni Eisenberg, host of the radio show To Heal DC from WPFM FM in Washington DChttps://archive.wpfwfm.org
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively discuss the prevention of adolescent violence with the leadership team at nonprofit SPAVA - Dr. Doris Mann, PhD, Dr. Timir Banerjee, and Mark Hudson, Board President
Rob Weber interviews Faith Boa (Georgetown College) about her research on heat tolerance in two species of spiders (Orchard Spiders: Leucauge venusta and Stone Spiders: Pardosa lapidicina). Then Jade Coxon (Purdue University) updates us on the ins-and-outs of recycling plastic. Finally, J Scott Miller fills us in on the stars, constellations, planets, meteor showers and eclipses we can see in the night sky in the month of October.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes a dive into the ocean with Nicole Ebert, Senior Project Administrator at Ocean Legacy Foundation, joining us from Vancouver, Canada. The Ocean Legacy Foundation has just received funding for ghost gear collection and processing technology following severe Atlantic storms.The Ocean Legacy Foundation is an internationally recognized organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution response programs. They have received $551,270 in funding from the Ghost Gear Fund, a federally funded program led by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The funding will be used to expand existing networks across Maritime provinces, develop infrastructure, and increase local material management capacity with skill-based training for marine plastics within Atlantic communities. Ocean Legacy will establish rope shredding and bailing capacity in Truro, Nova Scotia, in partnership with Scotia Recycling, support Coastal Action and partners in performing outreach and material collection as well as work with Full Circle Plastics to continue developing lumber products made from materials collected during cleanup efforts.“Strategically managing marine plastic waste and pollution across Canada while developing local capacity is absolutely critical in restoring sensitive coastal habitats, preserving vulnerable aquatic species and stimulating socio-economic development in communities recovering from natural disasters,” said Chloé Dubois, co-founder, Ocean Legacy Foundation. “Catalyzing solutions which decarbonize Eastern Canada’s economy will continue to cultivate the necessary global leadership to curb the detrimental impacts of global atmospheric carbon emissions. We are grateful to have received this funding and will continue to collectively make the largest impact we can with local community.”The Ghost Gear Fund is a federally funded program led by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, intended to support Canada’s commitment to prevent and mitigate the risk of ghost fishing and encourages the development of sustainable fishing practices, particularly as it applies to abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) domestically and abroad. This work is being carried out as part of the Government of Canada’s broader commitments to support national and international efforts to reduce plastics in our oceans and the use of plastics in government operations, as well as to reduce the occurrence and effects of ghost gear around the world. To date, the Ghost Gear Fund has funded 91 projects, for a total of $26.7 million.This funding from the Ghost Gear Fund will be utilized by March 31, 2024.For more information about OLF, visit https://oceanlegacy.ca/For more information about the Ghost Gear Fund, visit https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/management-gestion/ghostgear-equipementfantome/program-programme/index-eng.htmlAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
A discussion of the various forms of discrimination in the workplace, especially regarding age and disabilities, with Ms. Janice Baldon-Gutter. She is currently with the the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University as the Program Coordinator of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the Southeast ADA Center.
A discussion with activists Edward Burns and John Hartmann on Dr. Kate Raworth's book titled Doughnut Economics which looks at efforts and ideas geared toward transforming how our local, national, and international economies can work.
U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey answers questions from the audience on August 15, 2023, at All People's Unitarian Church, an event hosted by the Floyd's Fork Democratic Club.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, puts on his overalls and gets down in the weeds with some of the organizers from the Food In Neighborhoods (FIN) community coalition who are pulling together Kentucky’s first-ever People’s Summit on Food Systems and Urban Agriculture on September 8-9, 2023. It is called “Weaving the Food Web” and it will be taking place here in Louisville at 100 Witherspoon Conference Center. You can learn more and register at https://whova.com/portal/registration/agcon_202309/
In studio to discuss the Summit are Andrew Kang-Bartlett, from the FIN Steering Committee; Von Barnes, from Kentucky State University Extension; and Marissa Beinhauer who works for Catholic Charities with their refugee and underserved community garden program, Common Earth Gardens. She came to Louisville five years ago, working as an AmeriCorp member for Americana Community Center and, eventually, she began working on local farms. FIN and the Cooperative Extension Program of Kentucky State University have partnered to organize “Weaving the Food Web: The People’s Summit on Food Systems and Urban Agriculture.” This public event will take place in Louisville on September 8–9, 2023. The People’s Summit includes caravan tours in the city that will raise awareness about local food apartheid and grassroots efforts to increase healthy food access as well as spotlight the work of urban growers. The Summit will have workshops-style events involving popular education and in-depth political strategy discussions.
The Summit will address topics such as: food apartheid and environmental racism; youth leadership training; how to grow your own food; cooperative economics and Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs); urban and rural land access; New American success stories; and local food policy advocacy. Weaving the Food Web is a transformative act of healing, solidarity, and collective action toward realizing food justice, human rights and dignified livelihoods for all. Exciting food justice initiatives will be featured and the input of participants - through dialogue, art and celebration - will be gathered during the day. Hot breakfast and lunch, ASL and language interpretation will be offered, along with childcare. Grow Appalachia is offering free registration for beginning farmers. Be part of food justice history and join us on September 8 and 9! Learn more and register at http://foodinneighborhoods.org
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
Currently Cassie Armstrong is an assistant professor at the University of Louisville Brandise School and a Kentucky State Senator that represents Kentucky’s political district 19 in Jefferson County. Professor Armstrong is a 2015 graduate of Harvard Law School, where she was President of the Legal Aid Bureau. She subsequently was selected to be a Skadden Fellow and with that award worked for two years as an attorney at Louisville Legal Aid Society and the Kentucky Equal Justice Center, where she represented victims of domestic violence in family law matters, designed and implemented a comprehensive program to provide legal services to rural victims of domestic violence and litigated appeals on poverty law issues. Most recently, Professor Armstrong worked as an Associate at the Louisville firm of Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP. Before that, she clerked for Judge Amul Thapar, now at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and then a Judge at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. She also clerked briefly for Judge Phillip Shepherd of the Franklin Circuit Court. Professor Armstrong received a B.A. from Yale College, summa cum laude, in 2010, an M.P.H. from Yale in 2011 and an M.Sc. in Public Management and Governance from the London School of Economics in 2012. She is a native Kentuckian, having grown up in eastern Kentucky. Her book, Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains was published by Random House in 2020. She was elected to Louisville Metro Council's District 8 seat in June 2020. From 2018-2020, she served as the Vice Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.
Steven Feldstein is a senior fellow in Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on issues of democracy, technology, human rights, U.S. foreign policy, and Africa. Feldstein served as a deputy assistant secretary in the Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Bureau in the U.S. Department of State, where he had responsibility for Africa policy, international labor affairs, and international religious freedom. Previously he was the director of policy at the U.S. Agency for International Development, and also served as counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, where he oversaw U.S. foreign assistance programs, State Department management, and international organizations. He has published research on how artificial intelligence is reshaping repression, the geopolitics of technology, China’s role in advancing digital authoritarianism and COVID-19’s effect on democracies. Steven Feldstein is a frequent commentator on television and radio. He received his B.A. from Princeton and his J.D. from Berkeley Law. He is the author of The Rise of Digital Repression: How Technology is Reshaping Power, Politics, and Resistance
We were honored to welcome Andy Hunter, the CEO of Bookshop.org to the podcast this week. Andy is a writer, a publisher, and now heads up a company that competes with Amazon for on-line book sales. But unlike Amazon, the proceeds of Bookshop.org’s sales go back to independent bookstores.
At the click of a button, you can order a book to be delivered while your favorite independent bookseller gets part of that sale. Independent bookstores that sell most of their books during summer or don’t have the capacity to ship books can create a Bookshop.org page and sell books to anyone at any time. Authors, schools, and book influencers can create pages, too.
We talk with Andy about why he started this endeavor a few months before COVID hit, why he loves Coney Island, and how his degree in philosophy has affected the types of books he gravitates to.
Oh, and as of this recording, we decided to get with the times. The Perks is a Bookshop affiliate; you can see any of the books we talk about on the show on our new bookshop page and order them there. https://bookshop.org/shop/PerksOfBeingABookLover
You can find Bookshop at https//bookshop.org.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Books mentioned-- 1- Is It Hot In Here? (Or am I Suffering for all Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth?) by Zach Zimmerman
2- Emergency by Kathleen Alcott
3- The MANIAC by Benjamin Labatut
4- When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut
5- Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
6- The Wizard's Guide to Magical Baking by T. Kingfisher
7- The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
Movies mentioned-- 1- Barbie (2023)
Podcast episode- 1- Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast - Ep. 39 - Murder Ensues
Recipe Mentioned: https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/07/tomato-and-fried-provolone-sandwich/
Welcome to TCR This is HH your host. We are on episode number 384. Today’s Topic is … Trees, Climate & the Biotic Pump
The climate report is about separating truth from fiction in the climate space. There’s a lot of fiction out there, a lot of storytelling, a lot of rhetoric. But we help you separate the rhetoric from the reality.
Part 1. Why this topic (Trees, Climate and the Biotic Pump) Part 2. Fun facts about the biotic pump Part 3. What the UN says about Climate Change. Part 4. More about Trees & Climate
Why this topic? Must understand it to understand climate. Little emphasized and rarely talked about. Describes how forests act to pull rain This topic encourages (or demands) support for preservation of our forests.
Part 2. Fun Facts about the Biotic Pump. biotic pump theory shows how forests create and control winds coming up from the ocean and in doing so bring water to the forests further inland (or downwind?) The biotic pump describes how water vapor given off by trees can drive winds and these winds can cross continents and deliver this moisture to far off forests. Biotic pump theory has urged forest preservation, restoring hydrologic cycles and planetary cooling. Trees and plants slow the progress of rainfall. Trees and plants release water vapor Trees release VOCs (terpenoids) Trees release airborne microbes (aerobacter). These facilitate condensation. Condensation creates a vacuum. The Vacuum draws in air from elsewhere, and thus continues the process. Rain falls more easily into a cool, moist area. Trees and plants create increasingly healthy soil. Trees transpire lots of water. This has a cooling effect. Transpiration puts water back into the atmosphere. Rainfall helps plant growth, thus increasing forest cover. Vegetation (trees and plants) create a more moist environment, due to shade, but also due to evaporative cooling. When sunlight hits an area not covered with plants, it tends to heat up. But plant cover takes the same sunshine and uses it to cool the area down. Water has a high specific heat, meaning it is slow to take on heat when it’s warming up, and slow to release heat when it’s cooling down. Tree canopies slow the progression of rain to the soil surface and soften the impact. Plants create organic matter that create soil carbon, enhancing soil structure for the infiltration and storage of water. When there is forest cover, this protects soil from erosion. trees and plants photosynthesize sugars providing a foundational ingredient of life and growth. Photosynthesis also produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the air. Trees also provide food and timber, and foster biodiversity. Forested lands provide ample water for human and animal life. (and plant life, fungi, microbes) Rajendra Singh, the Waterman of India, led a movement that restored several rivers in Rhajastan increasing vegetation cover from 2% to 48%, cooling the region by 2o Celsius, and increasing rainfall.[17],[19]
Todd Blevins, KY State Director of the KY Humane Society of the United States discusses a proposed ordinance, dubbed the Puppy Mill Ordinance, being considered by the Louisville Metro Council, for adoption. He explains the existence of, problems with, and solutions to the puppy mill to pet store pipeline so prevalent here in Kentucky and throughout the U.S.
Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2nd annual Bluegrass VegFest, at the historic Mellwood Art Center on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! Bluegrass VegFest is a FREE public education event whose mission is outreach about the benefits of veganism as a way to protect animals and the environment, and improve health. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.com
Forward Radio not only hosted a booth to help you translate your plant-power into community radio, but we also conducted a live broadcast to bring you interviews with some of the many vendors, keynote speakers & cooking demos.
On today's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the fifth hour of our live broadcast, including a vegan charcuterie cooking demo with: KRISTINA ADDINGTON Owner of V-Grits, Chef, Vegan Activist
After learning about the cruelties of factory farming and exploitation of animals across many industries more than sixteen years ago, Chef Kristina chose to dedicate her life to educating and promoting a cruelty free, vegan existence. She spent the next few years as a Campaign Coordinator and Corporate Liaison for PETA, while also teaching vegan cooking classes.
In 2014 Chef Kristina used the prize money from a cooking competition on the food network to launch the V-Grits food truck (an acronym for vegan girl raised in the south) with a focus on southern style vegan comfort food. V-Grits (https://www.vgrits.com) has taken many forms over the last decade, including a meal service, a product line, a full service restaurant and brewery, and now resides inside Louisville’s Logan Street Market serving fast casual vegan comfort food. In addition to being a business owner and animal rights activist, Chef Kristina is a mom to her four year old son Andrew, a health food and fitness enthusiast, and a vintage toy collector.
On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to be in dialogue with the inspirational Taylor Ryan, Founder and Director of Change Today, Change Tomorrow (https://change-today.org/). Taylor was born and raised in Paducah, but now lives in Louisville. She is a UofL Communications alum with two masters degrees from Marshall University.
She has always been a dynamic and giving part of her community; being involved in various organizations such as New Roots and Empowering Ladies Together. With her focused community connection, Taylor was able to spearhead dozens of impactful projects, including everything from food pantry and hygiene drives, to entire block clean-ups. In addition, Taylor has served as a Community History Fellow at the Filson Historical Society, the Norton Institute for Health Equity’s Community Advisory Board on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in West Louisville, and the Community Advisory Board for Louisville Youth Philanthropic Council. She recently joined the board of the Kentucky Solar Energy Society.
While looking into the needs of her community, Taylor found existing organizations weren’t meeting the mark, either due to a lack of resources or disconnect from the community. Taylor decided to do something about it, and Change Today, Change Tomorrow was founded. Since 2019, CTCT has provided barrier-free access to the community through food justice, educational services, and public health initiatives.
Change Today, Change Tomorrow is a Black woman led non-profit organization in Louisville. Through the main pillars of service, Food Justice, Community Engagement, and Public Health, they provide for the most marginalized communities in the city, because when you show up for the most marginalized, you show up for everyone. They protect, defend, and meet the needs of those who have been counted out. They are a force of disruptors and changemakers that believe in #communitypower. If you’re interested in applying for the working Board of Directors, go to http://tinyurl.com/CTCTBoard
CTCT's Inaugural 5k Call To Action Walk is Saturday, August 19th 8-11am, starting at Broadway at the Shawnee Park Loop and walking to the only grocery store in the West End to raise awareness about food apartheid. Online registration required.
CTCT's Annual Vegan Cookoff is Saturday, August 19th 2-5pm at The Common Table Garden Café, 1200 South 28th Street. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates health, community, and the fight against food injustice in Louisville's West End. At this vibrant gathering local chefs will present their best vegan dishes to be tasted, enjoyed, and voted on by attendees. But there's more to the event than just mouth-watering vegan cuisine. Attendees will have the chance to pick up free, fresh produce from Cleav's Family Farm, savor in-house made cold-pressed juice, and receive organic supplements and herbal teas from Health Daddy Wow. There will also be free health screenings and resources from a variety of community organizations. It's an afternoon packed full of flavors, health, and community-building you won't want to miss! Details and free tickets at http://change-today.org
Like Forward Radio, CTCT will be participating in Give For Good Louisville on September 14th! Please donate at http://giveforgoodlouisville.org
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
Jade Coxon, a Biological Engineering junior at Purdue University (Indiana) discusses 'Strange Intelligence: Thinking about Thinking in the Most Unusual of Organisms'. Her passion about the evolution of intelligence stems from her fascination with the behavior of organisms as varied as squirrels, bees, and slime molds. Then, Dave Robinson discusses 'The Mozart Effect'. Does listening to Mozart make us smarter?
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio 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.
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Featured is a public-domain recording of the 'Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, K448; 1st Movement' written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1781, when he was just 25 years old.
Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2nd annual Bluegrass VegFest, at the historic Mellwood Art Center on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! Bluegrass VegFest is a FREE public education event whose mission is outreach about the benefits of veganism as a way to protect animals and the environment, and improve health. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.com
Forward Radio not only hosted a booth to help you translate your plant-power into community radio, but we also conducted a live broadcast to bring you interviews with some of the many vendors, keynote speakers & cooking demos.
On today's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the fourth hour of our live broadcast, including keynote speaker:
Soul Eubanks, Social Justice & Animal Rights Activist
Christopher “Soul” Eubanks is a social justice advocate, creative, and public speaker raised in Atlanta, GA who has dedicated himself to advocacy work that combats all forms of injustice. After learning the horrors of animal exploitation, Christopher became vegan, began doing community organizing, and has helped co-organize Atlanta’s first-ever animal rights march. Christopher is the founder of APEX Advocacy (https://www.apexadvocacy.org/), a non-profit animal rights organization that uses digital content and grassroots activism to help communities of color defend themselves against animal industries and fight for collective liberation.
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Kendall Stone, former Jefferson County Schools Bus Driver. Mr. Stone informs the audience as to the requirements and training to become a JCPS Bus Driver. Then Mr. Stone shares his experiences as a Bus Driver. This show was recorded in the aftermath of a very difficult first day of school in regards to transporting JCPS students. Recorded Friday August 11, 2023, 3PM.
This week we are talking all about journeys. Whether they be physical or mental, we whisk you away in a good book. Choose from 10 book recommendations from Carrie and Amy for when you're ready to be on the move.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books Mentioned in this Episode
1- How to Read Novels Like a Professor by Thomas Foster
2- American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
3- Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer
4- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
5- The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor by Aubrey Hartman
6- The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester (The Surgeon of Crowthorne)
7- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
8- Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Lauren Artress
9- Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
10- Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie
11- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
12- Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
13- What the Ermine Saw: The Extraordinary Journey of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Most Mysterious Portrait by Eden Collinsworth
14- News of the World by Paulette Jilles
15- Enemy Women by Paulette Jilles
16- Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
17- The Road Towards Home by Corinne Demas
18- A Pearl in a Storm: How I Found my Heart in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean by Tori Murden McClure
19- The Gran Tour: Travels with My Elders by Ben Aitken
20- Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker
21- Cosmic Cats and Fantastic Furballs by Mary Turzillo
22- Your Cat and Other Space Aliens by Mary Turzillo
23- Mars is No Place for Children by Mary Turzillo
5 Star Book Recommendation by a Book Lover 1- Empire Of A Vampire by Jay Christoff recommended by Tiffany K., Omaha, NE. Instagram @chaiteaandbooksareallineed
Shows/Movies watched—
1- American Born Chinese (Disney+, 2023)
2- Annihilation (Netflix, 2018)
3- The Professor and the Madman (2019)
Bookish News
Article about Henrietta Lacks https://apnews.com/article/henrietta-lacks-hela-cells-thermo-fisher-scientific-bfba4a6c10396efa34c9b79a544f0729
Today’s Topic is … Climate Change and the EPA.
What does the EPA have to say about climate change?
The purpose of TCR is to bring clarity and sanity to the conversation about climate change. In my opinion and observation, we are being misled constantly about climate change. The most authoritative voices in this space have succeeded in oversimplifying the problem and overcomplicating the solution.
They have oversimplified the problem by making climate change, and the effects of climate change, including flooding, drought and wildfires all about and excess of greenhouse gases, which are, at best, a partial cause of these phenomena. Flooding, drought and wildfires have multiple causes. Notably they are caused by how we treat the land, not just what we put into the air.
They have overcomplicated the solution by proposing this massive transition to so-called renewable energy, which can only be accomplished by pouring countless billions of dollars into solar energy, wind energy and electric vehicles, which arguably will not go very far to address the real problems.
The real solutions, IMO, involve moving decisively toward a real democracy, a government of, by and for the people, instead of a government of, by and for those individuals with the power and the money to buy the media and buy government at all levels.
If we had a government of, by and for the people, we could enact public policies that function for our benefit instead of policies, like solar power and wind power, excessive militaries, monopolistic media enterprises that only benefit a few elites.
So let's look at what the Environmental Protection Agency has to say about climate change.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, parks his bike for a chat with long-time sustainability and transit advocate, Jackie Green, and Sumedha Rao, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (http://louisvilleky.gov/sustainability). They are both participating in a new effort called "Deeper, Darker Green - Empowering and encouraging one another in facing Climate Change.” The next meeting of the group is coming up this Wednesday, August 9th at 6pm in the LFPL Main Library's 2nd floor Board Room. If you'd like to learn more, or get involved, contact Jackie Green
We discuss some of the work the group has begun exploring around increasing transit ridership and how, more broadly, active engagement in issues about which one is passionate is an anxiety-reducing practice! So far, the new group has affirmed: ...the need to empower and encourage one another in facing Climate Change as a positive message; ...the effort to decrease anxiety, fear, guilt, depression or insomnia; ...a shared need for a community of like minds; ...a shared need to reduce consumption; and ...a shared need to redirect dollars to environmentally benign projects.
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
Dr. Robert Wojda and Teresa Casey, RN discuss providing healthcare to Louisvillle homeless with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively. Dr. Wojda and Ms. Casey work out of Phoenix Healthcare for the Homeless, a branch of the Louisville Family Healthcare Clinic
K.A. Owens interviews Wesley Bryant, a Letcher County, Kentucky resident who was a victim of the historic rain and flooding that occurred in in Eastern KY over a year ago. Recorded Thursday August 3, 2023, 8PM.
Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2nd annual Bluegrass VegFest, at the historic Mellwood Art Center on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! Bluegrass VegFest is a FREE public education event whose mission is outreach about the benefits of veganism as a way to protect animals and the environment, and improve health. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.com
Forward Radio not only hosted a booth to help you translate your plant-power into community radio, but we also conducted a live broadcast to bring you interviews with some of the many vendors, keynote speakers & cooking demos.
On today's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the third hour of our live broadcast, including keynote speaker:
Dotsie Bausch Vegan Olympic Medalist, Founder Switch4Good
Since concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight U.S. national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, Kentucky-born Dotsie Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike. Named one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world by VegNews magazine, she uses her soapbox, and her degree in plant-based nutrition, to advocate for dietary justice, planet earth and animals.
Bausch is a star of the Netflix documentary Personal Gold: An Underdog Story and the 2017 documentary The Game Changers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_Changers).
She is the founder of Switch4Good (https://switch4good.org/), an evidence-based nonprofit disrupting the disinformation Big Dairy feeds the public, works with health experts, athletes, social justice warriors, enlightened policymakers, and progressive corporations to promote ethical lifestyles and widespread behavioral change related to how we eat.
Bausch is regarded as one of the top authorities on both the performance and health benefits of a dairy-free diet. She also co-hosts a top US nutrition podcast, Switch4Good.
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 http://forwardradio.org
We remember the indelible work of Harry Frankfurt, particularly his classic, "On Bullshit."
This week we chat with Katrina Kittle, a Dayton, OH author whose most recent novel is titled Morning in This Broken World. I met Katrina when I took her online writing class not even knowing she had a new novel coming out but had heard such wonderful things about her four previously published books. Katrina is a real delight of a person. She is fun and bubbly but she would say she is also anti-social. So maybe a mix of both Carrie and I?
Her newest novel is about a group of unlikely companions who quarantine together during the Covid pandemic.
You can find Katrina Kittle at her website www.katrinakittle.com or on instagram at @katrinakittle
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
1- 5 star recommednation by fellow book lover Megan Cox One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
2- Morning in This Broken World by Katrina Kittle
3- Reasons To Be Happy by Katrina Kittle
4- Invitation by Mary Oliver
5- Babel by RF Kuang
6- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
7- Yellowface by RF Kuang
8- Come With Me by Erin Flanagan
9- Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane (audiobook narrated by Noah Galvin
10- The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Solutions to Violence features Mathew Evangelista. Matthew Evangelista is President White Professor of History and Political Science in the Department of Government at Cornell University. He teaches courses in international and comparative politics. His current teaching and research interests focus on the relationship between gender, nationalism, and war; ethical and legal issues in international affairs (particularly, just war theory and international humanitarian law); transnational relations; and separatist movements.
He is the author of five books, written and edited numerous articles and books including: The Chechen Wars (2002); Law, Ethics, and the War on Terror (2008); and Gender, Nationalism, and War (2011). He is the editor of Peace Studies, 4 vols. (2005), and co-editor of Do the Geneva Conventions Matter? (2017); The American Way of Bombing (2014); Partners or Rivals? European-American Relations after Iraq (2005); New Wars, New Laws? Applying the Laws of War in 21st Century Conflicts (2005); and Democracy and Security (2008).
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively discuss the raging addiction crisis and the overdose epidemic with Louisville native and nationally recognized leader in the field Dr. James Patrick Murphy, M.D.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, plays in the dirt with Mad Marchal, the Urban Agriculture Program Manager for Louisville Grows (http://louisvillegrows.org) and a member of Forward Radio’s proud Community Partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow). Tune-in to celebrate the abundance of mid-summer in our urban gardens/orchards and learn some of the many ways you can get involved in growing more of your own food and in planting seeds of food justice all over our community!
Louisville Grows invites you out to a Community Orchard Info Session at the Healthy House (1641 Portland Ave) on either Thursday 8/3 6-7:30pm, or Saturday 8/5 10-11:30am. If you have been thinking about starting or improving a community orchard, please come to the Healthy House to learn about partnership with The Giving Grove program to provide educational support with organic pest and disease management, proper maintenance of fruit trees, design planning and much more!
They are also seeking volunteers to help out in the Greenhouse (next to the Healthy House at 1639 Portland Ave.) with shifts available through August 17th. Volunteers will help prepare for this year’s Fall Seeds & Starts Sale by planting seeds, potting starts, mixing soil, weeding, installing weed barriers, and performing other tasks in the greenhouse. Get your hands dirty while learning techniques for your own growing. No experience is required and gloves are provided. Volunteers receive a discount at upcoming sales!! Learn more & sign-up for a shift at http://tinyurl.com/GreenhouseSummer23
The Fall Seeds & Starts Sale will be on Sunday, Sept. 10th 10am-3pm at the Louisville Grows greenhouse next to the Healthy House at 1639 Portland Ave. You can learn more and pre-order Mushroom Grow Kits and Microgreens Kits at http://seedsandstarts.org
Register now for the DIY Microgreens Workshop on Tuesday, August 15th 6-7pm at the Healthy House. Learn to grow your own microgreens, an incredibly easy, super nutritious and cost effective way to add major nutrients to any meal year round. There is a registration fee, but all participants will make one kit during the class and receive a second to take home! Learn more and register at http://louisvillegrows.org
You can also register now for Louisville Grows’ fall fundraiser, the Plant 5k on Saturday, September 16th in Jeffersonville, IN. Learn more about sponsorships and registration at http://plant5k.org
Registration is now open (with an Early Bird Deadline of August 1st) for Weaving the Food Web: The People’s Summit on Food Systems and Urban Agriculture, which will take place on Friday-Saturday, September 8–9th at 100 Witherspoon Conference Center. Food in Neighborhoods and KSU Cooperative Extension are organizing this public event which includes tours of local urban ag, food apartheid and grassroots efforts to increase healthy food access. Workshops will address: food apartheid and environmental racism; youth leadership training; how to grow your own food; cooperative economics and Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs); urban and rural land access; New American success stories; and local food policy advocacy. Hot breakfast & lunch, childcare, and ASL & language interpretation will be offered. Grow Appalachia is offering free registration for beginning farmers. Learn more at http://foodinneighborhoods.org
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
Elizabeth Hawks, Coordinator for the League of Women Voters for Southern Kentucky and Mathew Ruberg, both of whom are founders and Board members of Rank the Vote Kentucky, join Victoria Strange, occasional co-host and Ruth to explain the different Primary voting methods used in different states and how well each type achieves the goal of representing voter preferences. They also delve deeply into Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), sometimes referred to as instant runoff voting, in which the winner must receive over 50% of the votes.
Hear about 'trace metal fingerprinting' of Brood-X Cicadas that emerged in 2021. Rob Weber interviews Madison Davis of Thomas More University about her research. Then, Scott Miller tells us what planets, stars, constellations, and meteor showers can be seen in the night sky this month. Finally, Leslie Moise provides an update on gun violence and mass shootings, and reads her haunting poem 'Gladiators 2023'.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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Tony Curtis, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, and George Eklund, Director of Education and Advocacy with the Coalition for the Homeless, discuss the ever-expanding strategic networks of charitable nonprofits and their impact on the community.
Solutions to Violence features Ira Grupper and Russ Vandenbroucke. Their topic is the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Russ Vandenbroucke earned his doctorate of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama and has worked as director, dramaturge, playwright and producer at regional theatres across the country. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Australia, and a Rotary Foundation World Peace Fellow in Thailand, where he adapted and directed the play, An Evening with Global Peacemakers. Dr. Vandenbroucke was the founding director of the University of Louisville’s Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation program. He last visited Israel and the Occupied Territories of Palestine in 2016 through the American Research Center. Ira Grupper has been a political activist for over 60 years. He has been a teacher of Civil Rights and the history of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Ira is a Bellarmine emeritus professor and has been conducted into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Ira Grupper has traveled throughout Israel and the Palestinian territories. He has served as cochair of the New Jewish Agenda which has 5000 members. Ira has been involved in labor, disability and human rights movements covering those issues as a journalist.
We chatted with environmental writer Jeremy Hance in 2021 about his travel memoir BAGGAGE: CONFESSIONS OF A GLOBETROTTING HYPOCHONDRIAC Season 5 Ep. 113.
Our guest this week, Jeremy Hance, writes about 3 topics in his most recent book that we are always drawn to; mental health, travel, and animals. Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-trotting Hypochondriac is a memoir that uses humor to help readers understand what life is like for someone who has a mental health issue like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In Jeremy’s case, his anxiety is always worse when he travels. While traveling to all corners of the globe is one of the best parts of his life as an environmental writer and is necessary for the work he does, travel is also fraught with rumination and fear.
Jeremy is an environmental journalist who is currently a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-Trotting Hypochondriac by Jeremy Hance
2- The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
3- The Princess Bride by William Goldman
4- My Antonia by Willa Cather
5- The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
6- Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein
7- The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein
8- A Time of Gifts by Patrick Leigh Fermer
9- Sorry, I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes by Jessica Pan
Websites mentioned news.Mongabay.com
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Today’s Topic is … The REAL Deal about climate change.
Part 1: How trees and forests cool the climate and cause rain. Part 2: What are droughts really about? Part 3: What is flooding really about? Part 4: What is the UN saying about the effects of climate change?
The purpose of TCR is to bring clarity and sanity to the conversation about climate change. We are being lied to constantly about climate change. Of course powerful lies are not completely false. They contain an element of truth. It’s true that climate change is caused in part by GHG. But is that the biggest part. And should reducing GHG be our sole and exclusive focus. And do the people who are bellyaching about GHG have a plan for dealing with them?
I say no to all these questions. GHG are a symptom of much deeper problems, scientifically and politically. And the people who are trying to scare us into reducing GHG do not have a plan for dealing with them.
My critiques of the prevailing narrative. Greenhouse gases are not the only cause of global warming. Fossil fuels are not the only cause of greenhouse gases. Lowering fossil fuels is not going to happen under any of the proposals currently being discussed. The main opportunities facing us are to restore Our plant matter Our water cycles Our ecosystems Opportunities (beyond the scope of this talk) To lower our total energy To live within our ecological limits To look at WHO is making these decisions and decide whether or not we want a democracy or an oligarchy.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets his hands dirty with two fellow plant and produce lovers, Noah Curtis, Founder of Pineal Gardens, and Doug Lowry (aka "Plantaclaus”) with the Sowers of Justice Network. Pineal Gardens has launched a new project to make surplus fresh food and plants available to the community through Trading Posts that act much like a Little Free Library or Pantry but for plants and garden produce. They hope to expand to more than the current dozen locations and are looking for potential property owner hosts, especially in West Louisville and other neighborhoods suffering from food apartheid where these plant and food sharing stations can be of tremendous benefit.
This is a great way to share extra produce and flowers from your garden, house-plants, and native plant starts with your neighbors! To support the work, you can join the Pineal Facebook group and like the Pineal page but more importantly use and support these trade stations. One way to help get the ball rolling is to post photos of shares in the Pineal Facebook group and other neighborhood groups when you have shared or when you will share, especially given how hot it will be in the weeks ahead. This is next level mutual aid and neighborhoods support!
Check out some of the existing stations: 1. 1852 Harvard drive (Highlands) 2. Above the dirt garden shop (J- town) 3. 3804 Billtown road 4. Rainbow blossom (St Matthews) 5. Fern creek high school 6. 1003 Ironwood Ct (Simpsonville)
And make plans to joins us for a Plant & Garden Produce Swap on Saturday, July 29th, 9-11am, at the Pineal Trade Station, 1852 Harvard Dr.
More info is at https://pinealgarden.com or contact Noah at Pinealgardens@gmail.com or 502-705-1386
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
K.A. Owens interviews Cory Lockhart - a proponent and instructor of Compassionate Communication. Lockhart defines and explains the process. Recorded Friday July 21, 2023, 1PM.
orward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2nd annual Bluegrass VegFest, at the historic Mellwood Art Center on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! Bluegrass VegFest is a FREE public education event whose mission is outreach about the benefits of veganism as a way to protect animals and the environment, and improve health. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.com
Forward Radio not only hosted a booth to help you translate your plant-power into community radio, but we also conducted a live broadcast to bring you interviews with some of the many vendors, keynote speakers & cooking demos.
On today's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the first hour of our live broadcast, including the first keynote speaker:
Dr. Kim Williams, Vegan Cardiologist
“There are two kinds of Cardiologists - those who are vegan and those who haven’t read the data.” - Dr. Kim Williams
Dr. Kim Williams MD, MACC, FAHA, MASNC, FESC is an internationally recognized speaker whose professional focus is on preventive cardiology, synthesizing data on cardiovascular risk and mortality due to nutrition, and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Williams specializes in cardiology, cardio-nutrition, cardio-rheumatology, cardio-nephrology, preventive cardiology and cardiovascular radiology. He is a past President of the American College of Cardiology, past President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Black Cardiologists. He is also the founder of the Urban Cardiology Initiative in Detroit, Michigan, aiming to reduce ethnic heart care disparities, and continued community-based efforts in Chicago at Rush, including the H.E.A.R.T. program screening for heart disease and intervening with education, nutrition and lifestyle changes. He has been a delegate for cardiology to the American Medical Association for over 20 years and has served as a consultant for the FDA and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. He has over 600 research and guideline publications, online resources, movies and lectures, most recently on the topic of cardio nutrition. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention.
A native of Chicago’s South Side’s inner-city schools and a former professional tennis player and national tennis coach, Dr. Williams has over 40 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and clinician focused on advocacy for nutrition, national and international healthcare disparities, health care delivery, and advanced access to cardiac imaging.
Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2nd annual Bluegrass VegFest, at the historic Mellwood Art Center on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! Bluegrass VegFest is a FREE public education event whose mission is outreach about the benefits of veganism as a way to protect animals and the environment, and improve health. Learn more at http://bluegrassvegfest.com
Forward Radio not only hosted a booth to help you translate your plant-power into community radio, but we also conducted a live broadcast to bring you interviews with some of the many vendors, keynote speakers & cooking demos.
On today's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the first hour of our live broadcast, including the first keynote speaker:
Karyn Moskowitz - Food Justice Activist, Founder of New Roots Fresh Food is a Basic Human Right Karyn is a veggie-obsessed leader and social entrepreneur for food justice movements in Louisville, Asbury Park, NJ, and beyond. She is one of the founders and executive directors of the New Roots Fresh Stop Markets, an award-winning solution to food injustice, where thousands of families pool their resources on an income-based sliding scale and pay fair prices to KY & IN farmers for fresh, seasonal, organic produce.
Our guest this week, Chelsea Hofmann, loves to feel her pulse quicken and gets excited by the idea that anything could happen. She lives her life spontaneously so her love of the thriller genre with its twists, turns, and surprise endings fit her personality just fine.
After finishing college and moving to Southern California with her husband, she wanted to reconnect with her love of reading books that she had as a child but none of the book clubs she tried felt like a good fit. So she started a virtual book club on the Instagram platform called Thrillers By The Bookclub. As that virtual club became became popular with members all over the globe, people started asking her about in-person book clubs. Chelsea nurtured this idea, encouraging book lovers to start their own Thriller By The Book Club chapters. There are now over 27 chapters and more are still forming. We chat with Chelsea in this episode about all the thrilling books she reads.
- You can find Chelsea on instagram at @thrillerbookbabe.
- To find out more about Thrillers By The Book club, to see if they have a chapter in your area or to get more information about starting your own, check out their instagram at @thrillersbythebookclub .
- Local Louisville listeners , there is a chapter in town. @txbc_louisville
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Books mentioned in this episode:
1- Boxcar Children series
2- Nancy Drew series
3- Hardy Boys series
4- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
5- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
6- Nothing Important Happened Today by Will Carver
7- His & Hers by Alice Feeney
8- In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead
9- The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
10- Survive the Night by Riley Sager
11- This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel
12- The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones 13- Outside by Ragnor Jonasson
14- The Mist by Ragnor Jonasson
15- Snowblind by Ragnor Jonasson
16- An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helena Tursten
17- An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helena Tursten
18- The Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snickett
TV series: 1- The Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix 2017-2019)
Today's show featured an interview with Jason Bailey of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy on upcoming tax changes in Kentucky.
https://kypolicy.org/about/
Part 2 of Dr. Judy Albert's conversation with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively - the attack on women's healthcare: implications for women, their families, and healthcare providers.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with an old friend who was in Louisville nearly a year ago facilitating a listening session at the Community Boathouse about developing an Ohio River Restoration Plan. Jordan Lubetkin is the Director of Ohio River Restoration for the National Wildlife Federation (https://www.nwf.org/ohioriver) and the Communications Director for the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition (https://www.healthylakes.org/).
Over the past year, Jordan has been criss-crossing the region conducting community listening sessions throughout the Ohio River watershed to discuss clean water priorities for a new plan to protect and restore the waters in the 14-state Ohio River region. The Ohio River Basin Alliance and National Wildlife Federation, cohosted these listening sessions to take advantage of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to craft a regional plan to restore and protect the waters of the Ohio River basin. The plan, once complete, will be delivered to Congress and the Biden Administration. The goal is for the federal government to implement the plan with new annual investments to address long-standing problems, such as sewage contamination, toxic pollution, inadequate water infrastructure, mine waste, run-off, flooding, and habitat loss.
Every year the federal government invests in programs to protect and restore our nation’s great waters – including the Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound, Gulf Coast, and Great Lakes. We want to add the waters of the Ohio River basin to that list and to make sure that local clean water concerns are addressed and local solutions are prioritized in the clean water plan.
In August, the report will finally be released and in late summer/early fall, there’ll be opportunities for community engagement around the draft plan. A one-day river restoration tour with a Kentucky Legislative Delegation (Guthrie, McGarvey & Massie) is also being planned for August.
One of the key local partners in this process has been the Kentucky Waterways Alliance, which will be hosting a 30th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, August 18th, starting at 6pm at Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Everyone is encouraged to join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance with an unforgettable evening of music, film, food, and art! The celebration will include: • A special performance by Louisville’s own Joan Shelley. Joan, longtime friend of KWA, has assembled a honkytonk band to back her, as well as a series of guest vocalists. • Following Joan’s performance, we will transport you into the captivating world of environmental storytelling through our 15th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival. This renowned festival showcases an array of short films that highlight the beauty of our planet's wild and scenic places, as well as the urgent need to protect them. • In between - or during! - these aspects of the evening, you will be able to visit with Al Gorman, renowned artist who creates art from objects found in the Ohio River. • Enjoy food from our sponsor Wiltshire Pantry, and West Sixth Brewing will be selling beer. Get your tickets now and come together with fellow supporters of the KWA as we honor three decades of conservation and advocacy. Let's raise our voices and toast to a brighter future for our precious waterways! Kentucky is water. Water is commonwealth. More info and tickets at http://kwalliance.org
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
Critiquing the United Nations' statements and "analysis" as to the causes of climate change.
Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2nd annual Bluegrass VegFest, at the historic Mellwood Art Center on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! Bluegrass VegFest is a FREE public education event whose mission is outreach about the benefits of veganism as a way to protect animals and the environment, and improve health. Learn more at https://bluegrassvegfest.com
Forward Radio not only hosted a booth to help you translate your plant-power into community radio, but we also conducted a live broadcast to bring you interviews with some of the many vendors, keynote speakers & cooking demos. Speakers included:
Karyn Moskowitz - Food Justice Activist, Founder of New Roots Fresh Food is a Basic Human Right Karyn is a veggie-obsessed leader and social entrepreneur for food justice movements in Louisville, Asbury Park, NJ, and beyond. She is one of the founders and executive directors of the New Roots Fresh Stop Markets, an award-winning solution to food injustice, where thousands of families pool their resources on an income-based sliding scale and pay fair prices to KY & IN farmers for fresh, seasonal, organic produce.
Dr. Kim Williams - Vegan Cardiologist, Chair of Dept of Medicine at UofL Taking the DIE Out of DIET Dr. Kim Williams is an internationally recognized speaker and was recently named the Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the Univ. of Louisville. He switched to a vegan diet in 2003 due to his high cholesterol levels, which can lead to heart disease. After extensive research he recommended it to all patients with blood pressure, insulin sensitivity or cholesterol issues, and has had tremendous success improving their health.
Dotsie Bausch – Vegan Olympian Medalist, Founder Switch4Good The Optimum Human State Since concluding a prolific professional cycling career & winning a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, 8 U.S. national championships, 2 Pan American gold medals, and a world record, Kentucky-born Dotsie Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike. Named one of the world's top 20 most influential vegans by VegNews magazine, she uses her soapbox and her degree in plant-based nutrition to advocate for dietary justice, planet earth and animals. Bausch is a star of the Netflix documentary Personal Gold: An Underdog Story and the 2017 documentary The Game Changers. She is the founder of Switch4Good, an evidence-based nonprofit disrupting the disinformation Big Dairy feeds the public, works to promote ethical lifestyles and widespread behavioral change related to how we eat.
Soul Eubanks – Animal Rights & Social Justice Activist Introduction to Veganism, Anti-Speciesism and Collective Liberation Christopher “Soul” Eubanks is a social justice advocate, creative, and public speaker raised in Atlanta, GA who has dedicated himself to advocacy work that combats all forms of injustice. After learning the horrors of animal exploitation, Christopher became vegan, began doing community organizing, and has helped co-organize Atlanta’s first-ever animal rights march. Christopher is the founder of APEX Advocacy, a non-profit animal rights organization that uses digital content and grassroots activism to help communities of color defend themselves against animal industries and fight for collective liberation.
Kristina Addington – V-Grits Founder & Chef FOOD DEMO: Vegan Cheesemaking & Charcuterie Chef Kristina dedicates her life to promoting a cruelty-free, vegan existence. She previously worked as a Campaign Coordinator and Corporate Liaison for PETA, while also teaching vegan cooking classes. In 2014 Chef Kristina used the prize money from a cooking competition on the food network to launch the V-Grits food truck (an acronym for vegan girl raised in the south) focusing on southern-style vegan comfort food. V-Grits has taken many forms and now resides inside Logan Street Market.
On this week's show, we bring you an excellent panel discussion called "Building Bridges: The Power of Collaboration," Part 3 of the Center for Neighborhoods' Louisville Community Development Network virtual Summer Speaker Series. Tune in and learn how to work collaboratively with other nonprofit leaders to build a network and achieve a shared mission. Learn more at https://centerforneighborhoods.org/cdc-network/
The Panel was facilitated by Margarett McBride and included: 1. Mikal Forbush (he/him) is the Executive Director of the Center for Neighborhoods and a native Louisvillian. He has a background in working with youth and community organizations around creating change. Mikal is a graduate of the University of Louisville with degrees in Pan-African Studies and Sociology and enjoys many activities within the city. 2. Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye (she/her) is the founder and executive director of Bridge Kids International (BKI), a global non-profit that uses the power of African heritage culture to support the well-being of young people and their communities. BKI helps young people build creative confidence and develop their own solutions to community challenges and builds positive relationships between Africa and the African Diaspora. During her 23-year career in higher education, she has held a variety of positions in student development, social justice, and multicultural affairs, served on nonprofit boards and community projects, and has traveled extensively building relationships between people and institutions. Originally from New York City, Stacy holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Race and Ethnic Relations and a master’s degree in educational administration. 3. Jeana Dunlap (she/her) is an urbanist, strategic advisor and founder of the Louisville-based META Agency, LLC. During her 15 years in local government, Jeana pursued economic justice, cultural & historical preservation and digital equity across various initiatives 4. Archbishop Marcia Dinkins (she/her) is the executive director and founder of Black Women Rising, Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC, blackappalachiancoalition.org), and the Co-Executive Director of the Transforming Power Fund (https://transformingpowerfund.org/). She has a background in community organizing related to domestic violence, health and safety, education, climate, environment, employment and criminal justice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary and Women and Gender Studies (University of Toledo) and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Policy (Youngstown State University). Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate at Union Institute and University focusing on Public Policy and Social Change. 5. Margarett McBride (she/her) is the Sr. Associate of Storytelling at Cities United. As an artist, author, organizer, and researcher, Margarett has cultivated a body of work that reflects the stories and lives of Black youth, families, and neighborhoods. At Cities United, Margarett helps disseminate ideas, information, data, and stories so cities can envision and create a world where we have dismantled systems of inequity so young Black men and boys can experience safe, healthy, and hopeful communities. You can learn more about her work at margarettmcbride.com and by following her @RenaissanceMars.
On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org.
Louisville, Kentucky is experiencing a major onslaught of wildfire smoke from the thousands of forest fires burning in Canada this summer. How dangerous is it for us (and our loved ones) to inhale this smoke? How can we stay informed about the quality of the air we are breathing? What can we do to protect ourselves and our family from air pollution?
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This week we chat with Brittany Thurman, a native of Kentucky, who has recently published her first children’s picture book titled FLY illustrated by Anna Cunha. She worked as a children's specialist at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh which is where the idea to write her own book occurred, and she even took inspiration from one of the children who would come to her storytimes. FLY is the story of a young girl who wants to enter a double dutch jump rope competition but doesn’t know how to double dutch. She asks her friends for tips and while they don't know how either, they each give her a piece of knowledge that helps her be more confident in her dreams.
In this episode, she tells about the creation of this book as well as other books that she has in the pipeline, including one about the first public library built for and staffed by African Americans in the United States, which is the Western branch of the Louisville Free Public Library system. Brittany is a very busy new author.
You can find Brittany on instagram at @britjanee and at her website at www.brittanythurman.com.
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Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Fly by Brittany Thurman and Illustrated by Anna Cunha
2- Fearless: Boulevard of Dreams by Mandy Gonzalez with Brittany Thurman
3- Forever and Always by Brittany Thurman
4- Addie Walker--American Girl series
5- Goosebumps series by R.L.Stine
6- Replica series by Marilyn Kaye 7- Mary Kate & Ashley series
8- A Surgeon in the Village: An American Doctor Teaches Brain Surgery in Africa by Tony Bartelme
9- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
10- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
11- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
12- Stunt Boy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
13- A Comb of Wishes by Lisa Stringfellow
14- Red, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
In this episode, we look at the website of NASA to see what they have to say about the effects of climate change on the United States.
Here is a chance to look at what real scientists are saying about climate change. This is a critique of the mainstream climate conversation.
Unfortunately, the mainstream climate conversation overemphasizes some issues, like greenhouse gases, while ignoring important issues such as plants, ecosystems and water cycles.
This episode includes a thorough discussion of how plants, ecosystems and water cycles could solve most of our climate woes, including warming, flooding, drought and wildfires.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, wraps up 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 temporary 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 that responds 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. The intention is 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 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: 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/
We conclude our series this week with Morgan McGill, a muralist based in Louisville. She received her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Louisville and studied historical Spanish painting in Spain where she held her first group exhibition in 2017. Paying homage to her city, she created a brilliantly saturated mural of Churchill Downs. She expanded her knowledge of color theory working with HGTV alongside Liz Richter to create the “Be Kind” mural in La Grange, KY. Most recently, she has collaborated with the Fund for the Arts and the Muhammad Ali Center to paint a portrait of Ali and participate in an exhibition on the theme of queer female perspectives. McGill has been awarded grants from the Great Meadows Foundation and the Kentucky Foundation for Women to meet her favorite artists, attend residencies around the world, and continue her podcast project on purity culture. Learn more at https://www.morganemcgill.com/ Get Social: https://www.facebook.com/morgan.mcgill.73 https://www.instagram.com/morganmcgillart/
Check out her podcast: Pure to Pieces (on Spotify and all other platforms) https://www.morganemcgill.com/podcast
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
K.A. Owens interviews former National Football League Quarterback and current NFL Broadcaster Phil Simms. Phil is a graduate of Southern High School in Louisville, KY and Morehead State University, also in KY. Topic: Phil's journey in sports and broadcasting. Recorded Friday July 7, 2023, 3PM.
Solutions to Violence features Thomas H. (Ben) Suitt, III. Ben Suitt is a graduate of Boston University and the author of “Finding Resonance amid Trauma.” Dr. Suitt is the author of Narratives of Trauma and Moral Agency Among Christian Post-9/11 Veterans (Springer Nature Switzerland Publishing, 2023) and Finding Resonance Amid Trauma: Moral Injury and the Role of Religion Among Christian Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans (2021). A graduate of Boston University, Dr. Suitt’s research investigates the role of religion in the lives of U.S. military veterans as they navigate between competing identities and cultures amid the disruptive experiences of war and trauma. His current research places religion in conversation with military ethics and the use of force, moral injury, sociology of morality, and Christian moral thought. Suitt resides with his family in Franklin, TN where he teaches English at Franklin Road Academy.
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you a tribute to the life of Daniel Ellsberg, with Forward Radio programmers, Jim Johnson (Solutions to Violence); Brian Barnes (Critical Thinking For Everyone); Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!), and K.A. Owens (On The Edge) reflecting on Ellsberg’s legacy. Ellsberg spoke Truth To Power throughout his long life, but first came into the public consciousness in 1971 as the whistleblower from within the RAND Corporation who leaked the Pentagon Papers containing the secret history of the U.S. war on Vietnam to the press.
Daniel Ellsberg died of pancreatic cancer on June 16, 2023. Those of us at WFMP feel we owe a great debt to Ellsberg, an economist and political activist. In 1971, he was working as a military analyst in the Pentagon. The Vietnam War was raging. College students and clergy were leading antiwar protests across the country. Both Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon boldly claimed that the U.S. was winning the war. After Ellsberg read documents by military elites, he understood that the U.S. military and its South Vietnamese allies were in fact losing the war and had been for some time. Johnson and Nixon had been lying to the American public. Ellsberg initially handed partial copies of the Pentagon Papers to Senator William Fulbright, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, as well as others in Congress. All refused to act.
As a result, in 1971, Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times and later the Washington Post, knowing that such an action could lead to a long prison sentence; a demonstration of integrity and courage.
The documentary “The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers” tells the story of the Supreme Court trial and the landmark decision which found government efforts to halt publication of the Pentagon Papers represented a violation of the First Amendment to the constitution and freedom of the press. The case, the U.S. vs. the New York Times, delivered an affirmation for freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. The Pentagon Papers exposed the fact that the U.S. was losing the Vietnam war and that exposure resulted in Nixon’s decisions to pull U.S. troops out of Vietnam. As we know now the U.S. and its South Vietnamese allies lost the Vietnam war.
The publication of the Pentagon Papers is an example of journalism exposing government corruption and forcing government to reverse course. We believe that a free press is essential to the preservation of a democracy and a free society. We here at WFMP are grateful for Ellsberg's courageous actions. We believe that the Supreme Court decision that found in favor of the press' right to publish the Pentagon Papers, is one of the reasons WFMP and other independent and commercial media are free to criticize the government, expose government corruption, discuss controversial political issues and shed light on issues we feel are in the public interest.
All of us at Forward Radio are volunteers. We are here for one reason; we want to deliver a message that supports truth, fairness, justice, a sustainable environment and peace. Daniel Ellsberg’s courageous decision to leak the Pentagon Papers and the Supreme Court’s decision protects our rights as journalists. So, on behalf of Forward Radio, we want to deliver a sincere shout out to the late, great, Daniel Ellsberg and the 1971 Supreme Court for delivering an affirmation of free speech and a free press.
On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
Dr. Caroline Driscoll-Braden (University of Louisville) discusses the evolution of empathy in animals. Do rats of one strain care about rats of a different strain? Then, Dr. Dave Robinson (Bellarmine University) provides an update on Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). Is Mpox resurging in Chicago? And Professor Scott Miller tells us about the planets, stars, meteor showers, and constellations we can see in the night sky during the month of July. In what part of the sky is our galaxy's black hole?
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues 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 engaging temporary exhibit called “We Don’t Wither,” on display at the Muhammad Ali Center April 1 - December 18, 2023. We Don’t Wither examines the intersection of art and activism.
The artists featured in this exhibit have created art that responds 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. The intention is 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 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: 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 sit down with Joanne Weis, a textile artist in Louisville whose work can be found in numerous private collections internationally. After retiring from a full career as a social worker, she graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Louisville Fine Arts program. In addition to creating fiber art, she juries and curates shows, teaches and promotes appreciation of fiber and textile art within the community. Her stitched hemp fabric & kozo paper pieces in the We Don’t Wither exhibit explore four concerns that are important to her: racism, addiction, literacy, and environmental justice. Learn more about Joanne at https://joanneweis.com/
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
This is the time of year when lots and lots of people travel so it makes sense to have a travel memoirist on our show. Kate Wickers is a British writer who has spent 25 years or so writing about her extensive travel experiences and publishing in magazines and newspapers all over the world. When COVID hit, she decided to turn her many travels with her husband and three sons into a collection of essays about what travel has meant to their family and the lessons they’ve learned from the experiences travel has given them.
Her memoir, "Shape of a Boy", offers a collection of really great stories that will make any parent who has traveled with children go down their own memory lane to remember both the highs and lows of travel when kids are involved. And we’re not the only ones who think her memoir is pretty awesome. National Geographic Traveller listed it as one of the “9 Best Travel Books for 2022.”
You can find Kate Wickers on Instagram at @wickers.kate and at her website katewickers.com
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Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- Shape of a Boy by Kate Wickers 2- The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb 3- Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal 4- The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple by Ben Aitken 5- The Gran Tour: Travels with My Elders by Ben Aitken 6- Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 7- Da Vinci's Cat by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Dr. Miriam Pemberton is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies of Brown University. She formally directed its Peace Economy Transitions Project, focusing on helping to build the foundations of a postwar economy at the federal, state and local levels. She has studied the U.S. military economy and the means of shrinking it down to size for decades, first as Director of the National Commission for Economic Conversion and Disarmament and then as a Research Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and as an Associate Fellow, she has published Six Stops on the National Security Tour: Rethinking Warfare Economies (Routledge, 2022). With Lawrence Korb, she headed the annual Task Force on “A Unified Security Budget for the United States,” which examined the balance of spending on military and non-military security tools and argued for a rebalanced security budget. She also headed a team that produced three “Military vs. Climate Security” reports comparing federal spending on the two security domains and arguing for a shift of security resources toward mitigating climate change.
On this week's program, we discuss the economic impacts of professional and college sports on Louisville with Dr. Michael Bewley, a lecturer at Purdue University on Economic Analysis, Biometrics, and Supply Chains. Dr. Bewley has a PhD in Economics from the University of Kentucky. He also serves as President and CEO of the Louisville-based Enalysis company, providing survey research and economic analysis for many types of clients.
Economic Impact is a weekly discussion and review of economic issues and topics at the national, state and local levels. There is a particular emphasis on items affecting the Louisville metro area and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The perspectives offered will be those from "heterodox economics." Heterodox economics, as opposed to orthodox or mainstream economics or "neoclassical" economics, is more eclectic in its approach to economics and allows pluralism of views and concepts. It also harkens back to when economics and political science were pretty much joined together in one discipline called political economy. Today's economists do not like the term "political economy", but Tom thinks they miss a lot by assuming that markets exist in a vacuum and that all consumers/people are either nearly perfectly rational or completely rational.
Professor Lambert is in the Economics department at UofL and has recently been assigned to their equine industry programs as an applied economist. Prior to UofL, he taught full time for Northern Kentucky University in their Master of Public Administration program for several years. Before that he was with the economics department at IU Southeast for many years. Professor Lambert has a MS in economics from UK and a PhD in Urban and Public Affairs from UofL with a concentration in urban economics and economic development.
Economic Impact airs on Forward Radio WFMP Louisville 106.5fm and forwardradio.org on Mondays at 6am, and Tuesdays at 11am and 7:30pm.
Dr. Judy Albert is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. Dr. Albert discusses women's healthcare issues with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively.
K.A. Owens interviews retired educator and historian Jim Johnson and former military officer and educator David Campbell. Topics: Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group, Russia and Ukraine. Recorded Thursday June 29, 2023, 1PM.
We have a REPLAY episode for you this week.
Novelist Namrata Patel was on the show last June when her debut novel The Candid Life of Meena Dave came out. Just last week she had a new novel The Scent of A Garden hit bookstores. Both books feature complex multi-generational Indian-American families.
** Namrata Patel has been writing for 20 years, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that she had more time to work on it. She had always been interested in dual culture and challenges of the diaspora, specifically Indians who had moved to the United States. The isolation of COVID really brought home how lonely life can be if you don’t feel like you fit anywhere. Her debut novel The Candid Life of Meena Dave follows a photojournalist who inherits an apartment from a stranger. The apartment in Back Bay Boston surrounds her with a close-knit network of other Indian-Americans. Meena comes to learn more about herself and her culture, as well as understands the gift of found family and friendship through this experience.
You can find Namrata Patel on instagram at @namratapatelauthor, on Twitter at Nampatel or on her author website, nampatel.com.
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Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- A Room With a View by E. M. Forster
2- Six Days in Rome by Franscesca Giacco
3- My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith
4- The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel
5- Books by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
6- Leonard: My Life as a Cat by Carly Sarosiak
7- The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman
8- The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
9- Word by Word by Kory Stamper
10- Tidepool by Nicole Willson
11- A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
12- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
13- Persuasion by Jane Austen
14- FBI/US Attorneys series by Julie James
15- Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
Movies mentioned-- ET: The ExtraTerrestrial (1982)
Shows mentioned-- Lovecraft Country (HBO)
THE SERVICES PLANTS PROVIDE EPISODE #379 OF THE CLIMATE REPORT
We have a livable planet because we have a living planet.
If we want to continue to have a livable planet, we need to nurture the plant matter. We humans have eliminated about half the plant matter that previously existed on the planet. The key to restoring a functioning climate is to restore the plant matter. The plants will do most of the work, but we have to set the stage for them to survive and thrive.
In this episode we look at 15 of the services that plants provide, including the following: - Plants make rain and nurture our water cycles. - Plants help streams flow more steadily, thus benefiting all the ecosystems that depend on the stream. - Plants cast shade, cooling their surroundings. This is true of smaller plants, not just trees. - Plants enrich the soil, creating the conditions whereby plants, animals and fungi can get the nutrition they need and be resilient in the face of drought. - Plants perform photosynthesis, thus converting the sun’s energy into calories for animals, and also providing oxygen for us to breathe. - Plants transpire water. Humans perspire. Plants transpire. They thus make their surroundings cool and moist, so life can prosper and the rain can fall. - Plants gather nutrients and turn them into biological form. This benefits the plant, and also helps the myriad other beings that feed upon plant matter. - Plants provide food for caterpillars and birds. - Plants provide food for pollinators. - Plants regulate the climate, thus preventing excessive warming, flooding and drought.
Plants will do all these things for us. Our job is to act intelligently and set the stage for plants to thrive and prosper so that all living things, including humans, might also thrive and prosper. We can do this in our forests, our farms and our landscapes. The opportunities surround us.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues 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 exhibit called “We Don’t Wither,” on display at the Muhammad Ali Center April 1 - December 18, 2023. We Don’t Wither examines the intersection of art and activism.
The artists have created pieces that respond to current socio-cultural and -political situations, lived experiences, and related current events — to see our world and our community through their unique perspectives. The intention is 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 visitors; and to provide a space for conversation and reflection. This exhibit is included in the regular price of admission, but you can see it for free and meet the artists themselves during the upcoming ARTIST SHOWCASES: 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 LaNia Roberts, an artist who was born in 1996 and raised in the West End of Louisville. As a young black girl who struggled with her identity, she discovered in visual art a creative outlet for self-expression that would prove to be transformative. After several years in Louisville Visual Art’s Children Fine Art Classes and attending Kentucky Governor School for the Arts, she graduated from Central High School in 2014. With multiple scholarships and as a first generation college student, she entered Syracuse University in New York to study painting and was very active in student organizations becoming President of the Black Artist League for 3 years, as well as singing in the Black Celestial Choral Ensemble and more.
While studying at Syracuse, LaNia continued to exhibit work throughout the Louisville area in spaces like the Carnegie Center for Art & History in New Albany and 1619 Flux Art & Activism. During her junior year of college, LaNia was the first ever in her family to travel abroad. She lived and studied painting, photography, and sculpture in Florence, Italy, and took a 4-month art history class throughout Greece. She soon was invited back to Italy to attend art workshops led by master professors taught in Tuscany, Italy in 2017 and 2018. At the end of her senior year, LaNia lived and worked in New York City with internships at Creative Capital and the Ronald Feldman Art Gallery. During the fall of 2018 LaNia lived and studied Human Rights & Multiculturalism for a full semester in Cape Town, South Africa. She has traveled to a total of 13 countries within the past 5 years. LaNia completed her degree in Painting in 2019.
Since traveling and graduating, LaNia has moved back to Louisville. Recently invited to speak at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI, LaNia was flown out to present her artwork and to talk about “Decolonizing the Art World as a Black Woman” to college students. She continues to exhibit work throughout KY and is thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to her community as much as her community has given to her.
Learn more at https://www.laniaroberts.com/ Get Social: https://www.instagram.com/laniaroberts/
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
K.A. Owens interviews Will Severson - film maker and film student about current issues in film such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the value of streaming. Recorded Friday June 23, 2023, 3PM.
Patty and Iain discuss a variety of conspiracy theories and some critical thinking strategies for dealing with them. Please tune in!
Why is the planet Venus so bright right now? What's the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission for generating electricity? How can different renewable-energy sources be integrated in the future?
Thanks to Dave Robinson (Bellarmine University), Scott Miller (Maysville Community & Technical College), Amanda Fuller (Kentucky Academy of Science), and Zeel Maheshwari (Northern Kentucky University) for contributing to this episode.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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David Barton Smith, author of the Power to Heal: Civil Rights, Medicare, and the Struggle to Transform America's Healthcare System discusses to the crucial impact the black medical community and civil rights activists had on the passage of the Medicare Act of 1965. He discusses his book with Kay Tillow. His book is the basis of the documentary The Power to Heal which will be shown free July 30 at the main branch library. Go to kyhealthcare.org for more info
This week we celebrate all the special days of June! Want a book rec for Pride month? We have one. What about Juneteenth or Father's Day? We have you covered. And did you know it's National Audiobook Month? It's new to us as well but we love audiobooks so we give you some recommendations for that too. And we throw in one wildcard category - one of those random National Days or Months that always makes you wonder why there needs to be a month for that:)
This is the last episode for Season 8. We are taking a month off for summer family travel and some rest and relaxation. We will be back the late July/ early August with all new episodes. Until then, we will air some of our favorite past episodes in case you missed them the first time around.
Happy Reading!
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Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
2- The Road by Cormac McCarthy
3- No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
4- Changes: A Love Story by Ama Ata Aidoo
5- Our Sister Killjoy by Ama Ata Aidoo
6- The Scent of a Garden by Namrata Patel
7- The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel
8- The Scent of Burnt Flowers by Blitz Bazawule
9- Fun Home: A Famliy Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel
10- Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel
11- And Then the Grey Heaven by RE Katz
12- Lone Women by Victor Lavalle
13- The Changeling by Victor Lavalle
14- Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney
15- The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander
16- The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
17- The Chosen by Chaim Potok
18- Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro
19- The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin
20- The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
21- Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis by Emily Willingham
22- The Good One by Polly Stewart
23- On Earth as it is on Television by Emily Jane
Shows/movies mentioned--
1- No Country For Old Men ( 2007)
2- My Octopus Teacher (Netflix, 2020)
Articles Mentioned
1- https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/06/09/ama-ata-aidoo-ghana-author-dies/
2- https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/9/13/16257084/bestseller-lists-explained
Lisa Willner is a licensed Psychologist. In additions to representing Kentucky political district 35 in the Kentucky House of Representatives, Dr. Lisa Willner serves as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Psychological Association, a statewide membership organization. She has served as a member of the Bellarmine University faculty since 2000 and has served as Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Public School board in 2014.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues 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 Shauntrice Martin who is a mother, abolitionist, and artist. Her work explores longing, identity, and struggle through mixed media. She was born and raised in Louisville and currently serves as a lobbyist. Her artwork has reflected a tumultuous yet triumphant trajectory. The use of acrylics, textile, sculpture, and photography blend in her pieces to create sometimes haunting images of the lives Black and Indigenous people could have lived if white supremacy never existed. She created Chahta Noir as a resource & outlet for artists to develop, network, and BE.
Shauntrice is a Black/Choctaw contemporary artist & curator. She was the inaugural Speed Art Museum Artist-In-Residence and Louisville Visual Art (LVA) Curatorial Fellow. Shauntrice's museum solo exhibition "Something in the Water" was featured at the Speed Art Museum 2021-22. Most recently, she curated a permanent exhibit entitled "Sweet Fire" with Play Cousins Collective in the Historic Lyles Mall.
Shauntrice's "Gateway" Collection will debut at the Muhammad Ali Center in April 2023. More at https://www.chahtanoir.org Get Social: https://www.facebook.com/blackfuturefest https://www.instagram.com/ChahtaNoir/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chahtanoir Media Mentions: https://www.chahtanoir.org/media.html#/ Fund Black Founders: https://www.wave3.com/2023/05/09/black-louisville-entrepreneurs-receive-25k-grants-help-grow-businesses/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackfuturefest Read the WFPL story about Shauntrice at https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-05-15/louisville-creator-wants-to-use-her-experience-to-uplift-more-black-visual-artists
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
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Bill Hamilton about his new book "Tyre's Tale-Black Men speak on the murder of Tyre Nichols." Recorded Friday June 16, 2023, 3PM.
Professor Tom Lambert brings you the second edition of a new program on Forward Radio focused on exploring our political economy to get at deeper truths about why our economy and society is the way it is and what we could do to make it better for everyone! Tune in to hear an increasingly rare perspective on these issues - that of a heterodox economist.
On this week's program, Tom interviews John Komlos, author of the book "Foundations of Real-world Economics: What Every Economics Student Needs to Know." John Komlos is a professor emeritus of economics and of economic history at the University of Munich. He has also taught at Harvard, Duke and the University of Vienna. Learn more at https://books.google.com/books/about/Foundations_of_Real_world_Economics.html?id=SiSFswEACAAJ
Your host, Tom Lambert is a professor in the Economics department at UofL and has recently been assigned to their equine industry programs as an applied economist. Prior to UofL, he taught full time for Northern Kentucky University in their Master of Public Administration program for several years. Before that he was with the economics department at IU Southeast for many years. Professor Lambert has a MS in economics from UK and a PhD in Urban and Public Affairs from UofL with a concentration in urban economics and economic development.
Anatol Lieven is a senior fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and the author of Pakistan: A Hard Country. Also the author of Climate Change and the Nation State as well as Ukraine & Russia: A Fraternal Rivalry. Anatol Lieven is also an international journalist that was stationed in Moscow at the time of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Dr. Lieven has appeared numerous times on Amy Goodman’s Democracy Now, The Zero Hour and other national and international news programs and published hundreds of articles dealing with the Russian/Ukrainian war.
This week we chat with Vicki Johnson, a debut picture book author whose book, Molly’s Tuxedo, is a delightful story about a child who doesn’t want to wear the frilly, itchy dress and tight shoes her mother thinks is appropriate for school pictures. Molly wants to wear…you guessed it, a tuxedo that has pockets. The book, which is illustrated by Gillian Reid, was published by Little Bee Books in collaboration with GLAAD, a nonprofit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation. Vicki tells us all about it and the path to her becoming a writer.
She tells us about her move from DC to a small 200 year old cabin in the woods of WV, her sweaty history, and her new app that has rocked her world.
You can find Vicki at her website www.vickijohnsonwrites.com or on Instagram at @vickijohnsonwrites. You can also see her past work on Instagram at @cabin.reads.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Molly's Tuxedo by Vicki Johnson
2- Wool (Silo series #1) by Hugh Howey
3- The Pants Project by Cat Clarke
4- The Daughters of Ys by MT Anderson
5- Everywhere With You by Carlie Sorosiak
6- Negative Cat by Sophie Blackall
7- Grandad's Camper by Harry Woodgate
8- Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery
9- A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
10- Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes
TV series mentioned: 1- Platonic (2022 - Apple +)
2- Silo (2022 - Apple +)
Apps mentioned: 1- Merlin Bird ID
2- Seek
Today’s topic is The Lowdown on Climate .
Here’s the lowdown: We have a living planet, and we will heal our climate by attending to her living systems.
It’s not all about CO2. It’s not all about greenhouse gases. It’s not all about fossil fuels. CO2, in my view, has a minor role in catastrophic events like flooding, drought, wildfires and sea level rise, which are all caused--in large measure--by how we treat the land and the ecosystems that reside on the land.
We will talk about how trees make rain and how plants drive our water cycles. If we had healthy water cycles flowing through healthy ecosystems, we would have much less of the flooding, drought, heat waves and wildfires.
Trees make rain and plants create water cycles by slowing the progress of the rainwater toward the streams and rivers. Trees and plants make the soil healthy so it will soak up the rain like a sponge. And trees and plants create a reservoir of water that holds heat and staves off extremes of hot and cold, flooding and drought.
Please join me for this episode #378 of The Climate Report.
Gigi Sohn is a long-time public interest lawyer who spent the last 20 years advocating for policies that ensure that modern communications networks are robust, affordable and available to everyone. She also served as Counselor to former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler and was nominated twice by President Biden to occupy the 5th seat on the FCC. However, after 3 brutal Senate hearings, she withdrew her nomination. In this interview, she gives her take on where we stand in this country with regard to Internet connectivity, federal oversight of the Internet, pay to play politics, monopoly control, and directions for the future.
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
On this week's show, we bring you a third hour of highlights from Forward Radio's special live broadcast from the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to Forward Radio's proud Community Partner, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, the How-To Fest again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups. The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at http;//www.lfpl.org/how-to/
K.A. Owens interviews Bellarmine University English Professor Chuck Hatten, about major changes at the Louisville, KY Catholic university as a result of restructuring. Recorded Friday June 9, 2023, 3PM.
Brian and his son, Iain, discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop.
KY Secretary of State Michael Adams (Republican) and Univ. of Louisville Political Science Prof. Jasmine Farrier discuss Ranked Choice Voting, which would allow voters to rank their choices of candidates on the ballot, and Open Primaries. These are both proposed changes to how Kentucky's elections are run. This event took place at the KY League of Women Voters Annual Meeting, held in Louisville June 3, 2023.
At the start of summer, we like to chat with Sam Miller, bookseller and manager at Carmichael’s Bookstore here in Louisville (We actually like to chat with Sam anytime, but she has especially useful information about new books twice a year.) Sam does the heavy lifting this week by telling us what is coming out and might be good for your TBR list.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
2- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
3- Be Mine by Richard Ford
4- The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
5- The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
6- The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
7- Color of Water by James McBride
8- Deacon King Kong by James McBride
9- The Tusk that Did the Damage by Tania James
10- Loot by Tania James
11- Happy Place by Emily Henry
12- I Didn’t Do It by Jamie Lynn Hendricks
13- Only One Left by Riley Sager
14- Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith
15- Independence Square by Martin Cruz Smith
16- Small Mercies by Dennis LeHane
17- Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway
18- Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
19- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
20 The Other Renaissance by Paul Strathern
21- Ice by Amy Brady
22- The Soldier’s Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II by David Chrisinger
23- Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer
24- A Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
25- Pageboy by Elliot Page
26- Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You by Lucinda Williams
27- Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong
28- King: A Life by Jonathan Eig
29- Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby
30- Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook by Alison Roman
31- Franklin Smoke by Aaron Franklin
32- Love is a Pink Cake by Claire Ptak
33- Back to the Dirt by Frank Bill
34- Code of the Hills by Chris Offutt
35- If You Write Me a Letter, Send it Here by Louisville Story Program
36- Gay Poems for Red States by Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr.
37- Tar Hollow Trans by Stacy Jane Grover
38- The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
39- A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
40- Zeitoun by Dave Eggers
41- Weather Together by Jessie Sima
42- The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
43- Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane
44- Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda
45- Beware the Woman by Megan Abbott
46- Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman
47- Prom Mom by Laura Lippman
48- The Disinvited Guest by Carol Goodman
Professor Tom Lambert is thrilled to debut a new program on Forward Radio focused on exploring our local political economy to get at deeper truths about why Louisville is the way it is and what we could do to make it better for everyone! Tune in to hear an increasingly rare perspective on these issues - that of a heterodox economist.
Heterodox economics, as opposed to orthodox or mainstream economics or "neoclassical" economics, is more eclectic in its approach to economics and allows pluralism of views and concepts. It also harkens back to when economics and political science were pretty much joined together in one discipline called political economy. Today's economists do not like the term "political economy", but Tom thinks they miss a lot by assuming that markets exist in a vacuum and that all consumers/people are either nearly perfectly rational or completely rational.
Professor Lambert is in the Economics department at UofL and has recently been assigned to their equine industry programs as an applied economist. Prior to UofL, he taught full time for Northern Kentucky University in their Master of Public Administration program for several years. Before that he was with the economics department at IU Southeast for many years. Professor Lambert has a MS in economics from UK and a PhD in Urban and Public Affairs from UofL with a concentration in urban economics and economic development.
What factors might be causing the rash of racehorse accidents and fatalities at Churchill Downs this year? What can be done about it? Leslie Moise reports. Rob Weber visits the James E. Farmer Elementary School (in Louisville, KY) to see one of Kentucky's most successful 'Science of Reading' programs for teaching literacy. Scott Miller tells us what planets and stars we can see in the night sky in June, 2023.
There are also two EarthDate contributions this week. One about the valuable resources found at the bottom of oceans: https://www.earthdate.org/episodes/treasure-on-the-seafloor, and the other about the first human remains to be interred on the Moon: https://www.earthdate.org/episodes/the-man-on-the-moon.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, puts his overalls on for a chat with Lance Irving from the Sand County Foundation about some of the great things private land managers are doing in Kentucky! Three finalists have been selected for the 2023 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private, working lands.
In Kentucky, the $10,000 award is presented annually by Sand County Foundation, American Farmland Trust, Kentucky Agricultural Council, and the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts. This year’s recipient will be recognized at the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts’ Annual Convention on July 11 in Bowling Green.
This year’s finalists are: • Steve and Melanie Kelley of Bardwell in Carlisle County: The Kelleys utilize no-till practices and plant cover crops to conserve soil and moisture. Their farm features 48 acres of filter strips, and 17 acres of grassed waterways and rock chutes to slow water runoff. Solar panels produce electricity and provide the farm with another source of income. Wildlife and pollinator-friendly habitat has been established on 800 acres. • Donald Veatch of Campbellsville in Marion County: At Donald Veatch’s beef cattle and grain farm, establishing buffer strips, and crop rotations, no-till practices and cover crops have reduced soil erosion and improved water quality. Selective harvesting and thinning overgrowth promote the quality of timber in the farm’s 125 acres of forests. Planting trees and native grasses has created habitat for wildlife and insect pollinators. • Michael W. Wilson of Lawrenceburg in Anderson County: Michael Wilson’s Whispering Hills Farm implements conservation practices to reduce soil erosion caused by beef cattle production. Rotational grazing his cattle prevents overgrazing, recycles nutrients, and increases plant regrowth and biodiversity. By equipping soil with greater organic matter, he’s making it more resilient to drought and extreme rainfall events.
Last year’s award recipient was Reddick Farms of Bardwell in Carlisle County. Learn more at https://sandcountyfoundation.org/our-work/leopold-conservation-award-program/reddick-farms Learn more about rotational grazing at https://www.carboncowboys.org Full details about this year’s Award program is at https://sandcountyfoundation.org/news/2023/three-finalists-selected-for-kentucky-leopold-conservation-award
The Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award is made possible thanks to the generous support and partnership of American Farmland Trust, Kentucky Agricultural Council, Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts, Sand County Foundation, U.S Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky, Farm Credit Mid-America, Kentucky Corn Growers Association, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, Kentucky Pork Producers, Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board, Kentucky Tree Farm Committee, Kentucky Woodland Owner’s Association, and University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
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
K.A. Owens interviews Lori Stahgren- the Project Archeologist for Oxmoor Farm. Lori talks about the research being done at the slave quarters, the history of the farm and the Bullitt family who established it. lori.stahlgren@wky.edu Recorded Friday June 2, 2023, 1PM.
On this week's show, we bring you a second hour of highlights from Forward Radio's special live broadcast from the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to Forward Radio's proud Community Partner, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, the How-To Fest again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups. The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at http;//www.lfpl.org/how-to/
We discuss theory and examples of conspiracy theories, connecting critical thinking language!
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. This week are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month (Asian American Pacific Islander) and we give you a list of 10 (plus maybe a few more) of our favorite books to add to your TBR written by authors with family heritage from this part of the world. We give you books in a variety of genres; literary fiction, historical fiction, memoir, food writing, graphic novels, horror, poetry, and middle grade. So join us this week as we explore the big wide world of Asia and the Pacific Islands heritage in literature. Plus, we talk about the most recent Jane Austen film adaptation we've watched, a new environmentally friendly product we've tried, and why sometimes it might be nice to be a disembodied head.Books mentioned--1- Persuasion by Jane Austen2- Emma by Jane Austen3- Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen4- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen5- Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen6- The Girls of Fall by Jessica Minyard7- You Should Have Known by Rebecca Keller8- An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helen Tursten9- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner10- Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia11- The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel12- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi13- The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka14- The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui15- Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting-Pot Cuisine by Edward Lee16- American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang17- The Fervor by Alma Katsu18- A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki19- Two Brown Dots by Danni Quintos20- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil21- A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park22- The Milk Lady of Bangalore by Shoba Narayan23- Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson24- Moloka’i by Alan Brennert25- Wild Seed by Octavia Butler26- The Cheating Cell: How Evolution Helps Us Understand and Treat Cancer by Athena Aktipis27- A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus28- The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley29- Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and 500 Miles Across Spain by Andrew McCarthyMovies mentioned--1- Persuasion (Netflix 2022)2- Ted Lasso - Season 3 (Apple TV 2023)3- Jury Duty (Amazon 2023)4- Enchanted (2007)5- The Terror (Hulu 2018)
Regenerative landscaping is an approach to home landscaping that regenerates life by supporting bees, butterflies and birds, restores soil health, cleans the water and creates a cool environment that tends to regulate temperatures and weather extremes, while teaching us about the natural world.
In this episode, I explore five OPPORTUNITIES presented by regenerative landscaping. 1. The opportunity to capture rainfall. 2. The opportunity to harness evaporative cooling. 3. The opportunity to experience nature at home. 4. The opportunity to grow pollinator food. 5. The opportunity to support bees
I hope you'll join me!
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a chat about corporate sustainability with Kristen Hanel, Global Director of Solution Management for Sustainable Procurement at a large, German software company known as SAP, who works remotely here in Louisville. With a background spanning engineering, sales, marketing, and strategy, Kristen has spent her career working with others to solve interesting problems. Currently Kristen she helps businesses understand how SAP can help them achieve their Sustainable Procurement goals. Kristen has a BSME from University of Kentucky and an MBA from Louisiana State University. She lives in Louisville with her two teenage daughters and Monsieur, the cat. Get in touch with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenhanelAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Kentucky State Senator Gerald Neal. representing the 33rd District, fielded questions, both from the audience and posed by moderator Dr. Wayne Tuckson (colon and rectal surgeon), at the Louisville League of Women Voters monthly Democracy in Action series, held May 15, 2023. The session begins with several announcements by the League of upcoming events.
Jessica Brody is the author of the well-known writing book Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and teaches classes on this writing method, but she has published over 20 books for all ages, including middle grade. Her most recent, titled Amelia Gray is Almost Okay, came out in March of this year.Amelia is a kid who moves around a lot due to her father’s job as a hotel renovator and reimaginer. Like a lot of middle schoolers, she is trying to figure out who she is and what she’s good at. During one memorable summer in a new town, she decides to try on different personas to see which one fits best. Is she an athlete, a theater kid, or a reporter? What I loved about this book is that I could relate to it even as an adult. I still try different versions of myself sometimes.Jessica talks to us about what words in the English language really get under her skin, how being fired from MGM Studios gave her the writing opportunity she needed, and her overwhelming passion for spreadsheets.You can find Jessica at her website www.Jessicabrody.com and on her instagram at @jessicabrody.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Amelia Gray is Almost Okay by Jessica Brody2- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody3- Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need by Blake Snyder4- Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel by Jessica Brody5- Addie Bell’s Shortcut to Growing Up by Jessica Brody6- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo7- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman8- Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp9- The It Girl by Ruth Ware10- Big Tree by Brian Selznick11- The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick12- Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
With a focus on inequality, social justice and community from a global perspective, Heather Dalmage has written books and articles, appeared on TV, radio and podcasts. She has traveled with students to a variety of countries as part of my pedagogical approach to developing critical thinking and communities of learners. She directs the Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and is a past-president of The Society for the Study of Social Problems. Damage has received awards for her pedagogy, service and scholarship. As a Fulbright Scholar to South Africa's University of KwaZulu-Natal, she has engaged in qualitative research (focus groups and individual interviews) and written and lectured broadly about race in the U.S. and South Africa. As director of the Mansfield Institute Professor Damage oversees fellowships, scholarships, lecture series, research agendas, grant writing, workshops, community partnerships, and student development. Chicago is her home. The lakefront running path is one of her favorite places on the planet.
K.A. Owens discusses the legacy of the late actor, football player and activist Jim Brown who died at 87 years old on Thursday May 18, 2023.Recorded Monday May 22, 2023, 9PM
OUR LIVING CLIMATEThe purpose of The Climate Report is to deal with glaring misconceptions that exist within the mainstream climate movement. We have a living earth and a living climate, in that life impacts our climate, ecosystems impact our climate, plants and animals have a dramatic effect on water cycles and temperatures. Most climate problems such as flooding, drought and wildfires are broken water cycles. And the single biggest missed opportunity that we have is to utilize and leverage evaporative cooling.Step out of the bath, the shower the swimming pool. It feels cold ….When we sweat, it feels cool because of the power of evaporative cooling. When we walk into a forest or under a shade tree, it feels cool because of the power of evaporative cooling.Let’s look at an article at resilience.org. Fast Tracking Extinction: The Rush to Streamline Permitting for “Green” Energy By Rob Lewis, originally published by Resilience.orgMayTo follow my work go to harthagan.substack.com.
On this week's show, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with Tyler Lloyd, a former UofL student and environmental organizer with Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS). After UofL, Tyler went on to serve in the U.S. Peace Corps in Burkina Faso and wrote a book about his experience called: "Service Disrupted: My Peace Corps Story" and then hosted a podcast interviewing dozens of Peace Corps Volunteers about their service - check it out at https://mypeacecorpsstory.com/author/tyleredwardlloyd/ Today, Tyler is Louisville-based and works on chemical regulation for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Listen in as we discuss Tyler's journey to the EPA, the importance of education, and how he is incorporating sustainability in his own life, especially as a new home owner!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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Kay Tillow, chairperson of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare and Dr. Garrett Adams, pointperson for the KY chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program discuss the new Medicare for All legislation proposed and the need for a national nonprofit single payer system.
Mark Klym is certified by the University of Rhode Island, Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies as a Level II Kingian Nonviolence Trainer and holds a Master of Public Administration degree. He has 20+ years experience in violence prevention programs and is a co-founder and co-director of the Phoenix Peace Builders. Mark is a peace educator, activist and consultant. He enjoys working with several peace and justice organizations to promote the wisdom and strategies of Nonviolence through education, public events and activism.
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In Climate news, CO2 gets all the coverage, but water is an exceedingly important factor in climate change. Many of our climate related problems, such as floods, droughts and wildfires are, by their nature, broken water cycles. But we are told that floods, wildfires and droughts are a product of "climate change," as if we have to wait for "climate change" to be fixed before we can deal with flooding, droughts and wildfires. This episode offers a different perspective. Flooding, droughts and wildfires, as well as habitat loss and food shortages are a direct result of what we do to the land. If we treat the land better, we will mitigate these “climate”-related problems.
On today's Access Hour, we bring you highlights from the first hour of Forward Radio's special live broadcast from the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to our partnership with Forward Radio's proud Community Parnter, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups. The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at http://www.lfpl.org/how-to/
This is Part 2 of a discussion on the Kentucky Prison/Jail System after 13 inmates died in less than a year. Participating were Judith Jennings of Louisville Family Justice Advocates, 9th District Councilman Andrew Owen and Kyle Ellison, retired KY Dept. of Corrections probation and parole officer. The second half of the program is a free-wheeling conversation with Victoria Strange and Melissa Morgenson, occasional Election Connection co-hosts, on the subject of increased and widespread use of smarter and smarter surveillance technologies and potential ramifications.
I think many aspiring writers have a juicy family story passed down that they are sure would make a great novel. Our guest this week, Ciera Horton McElroy, had heard stories about her grandfather, a scientist who worked at a plant that produced materials for a hydrogen bomb during the height of the Cold War in the 1960s. That one family story is the jumping off point of her debut novel, a work of historical fiction titled Atomic Family that takes the reader on a journey to an era of burgeoning women’s rights, Sears Roebuck fashion, and the suburban American dream. With some good old radiation thrown into the mix.We talk to Ciera about what it was like to be a tourist at a now abandoned hydrogen bomb facility, how writing a little blog at 16 helped her start her own company, and the big differences between living in a state like Florida versus the Midwest.You can find Ciera on her website at www.cieramcelroy.com and on instagram @cierahmcelroy.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned in this Episode:1 - Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy2- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman3- Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson4- Second Nature: Scenes from a World Remade by Nathaniel Rich (basis for Dark Waters)5- All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr6- Big Swiss by Jen Beagin7- I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkah8- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano9- Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano10- White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link11- I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez12- Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese13- Madame Pommery by Rebecca Rosenberg14- Champagne Widows by Rebecca RosenbergMovies/Shows mentioned--1- A Man Called Otto (Netflix 2022)2- Our Great National Parks (Netflix 2022)3- Dark Waters (2019)
Why are 1000 computer experts calling for a moratorium on the development of new Artificial Intelligence capabilities? Then, Amanda Fuller (Kentucky Academy of Science) interviews undergraduate researcher Chase Yost (Bellarmine University) on natural and synthetic phosphatase inhibitors. Finally, Scott Miller (Maysville Community and Technical College) discusses the science and policy of climate change and sea level rise.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalThe music heard on this episode is ‘O Fortuna’ from the cantata ‘Carmina Burana’ composed by Carl Orff in 1935. This public domain performance is by the University of California-Davis University Chorus from 2016: https://orangefreesounds.com/carl-orff-carmina-burana/#google_vignette
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down in the studio with Julia Finch, the new Director of the Sierra Club's Kentucky Chapter (https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky) as of January 2023. Tune in and get to know Julia and her fascinating background, having pursued a Ph.D. in medieval art history, and other advocacy & community building work she’s done in arts and creative spaces. We also discuss the Sierra Club's core values nationally, and break down the structure of Sierra Club Kentucky and its six existing local groups (Great Rivers, Pennyrile, Mammoth Cave, Greater Louisville, Bluegrass, and Northern Kentucky) and three groups planned for future in Eastern Kentucky (Troublesome Creek, Red River, and Highlands)Listen in to hear how the national Sierra Club is undergoing a major reorganization (https://www.eenews.net/articles/sierra-club-announces-layoffs-restructuring/), and as we discuss the issues Sierra Club is watching and supporting across the state: • River Metals Recycling pollution in Newport, KY https://linknky.com/news/2023/04/04/newport-residents-may-soon-get-to-share-their-experiences-with-river-metals-recycling-in-court/• Century Aluminum Sebree plant on Green River in Robards, KY https://www.penncapital-star.com/energy-environment/american-aluminum-plants-are-bigger-polluters-than-some-abroad-why/• Bernheim Forest / LGE Pipeline issue in Greater Louisville area https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/lg-e-can-take-bernheim-forest-land-for-bullitt-county-gas-pipeline-judge-rules/article_2668cd72-a321-11ed-bebb-c7083eb47f40.html• A proposal for $500 million federal prison in flood-ravaged Letcher County https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/29/opinion/kentucky-prison-flood.html• Tree-planting efforts in and around the Bowling Green area https://www.wbko.com/2023/03/26/retree-bg-distributes-trees-tornado-victims/• Opportunities for funding within the IRA/IIJA and Sierra Club's Community Advocates program https://www.sierraclub.org/community-advocates-program#:~:text=The%20Sierra%20Club%20is%20launching,by%20climate%20and%20environmental%20injustice. • Sierra Club Kentucky's Healthy Food, Healthy Earth campaign https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/healthy-food-healthy-earth • Judah Schept's book is called “Coal, Cages, Crisis: The Rise of the Prison Economy in Central Appalachia” and he teaches at EKU. https://nyupress.org/9781479858972/coal-cages-crisis/"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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Forward Radio was thrilled to be a part of the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to our partnership with Forward Radio's proud Community Parnter, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups.The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/
This week we focus on books about mom "adjacent" books; by or about motherly figures in our lives. We give you 10 (plus a few more) books to add to your TBR or maybe even gift your mom for Mother's Day. We have memoirs, historical fiction, children's books, speculative fiction, graphic memoir, and even books celebrating moms of the non-human persuasion. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books mentioned in this episode:1- Now Beacon, Now Sea by Christopher Sorrentino2- The Measure by Nikki Erlick3- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera4- The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin5- The Other Mother by Rachel Harper6- Runaway by Erin Keane7- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan8- Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith9- The Particulars of Peter: Dance Lessons, DNA, and other Excuses to Hang Out with my Perfect Dog by Kelly Conaboy10- Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan11- Skylark by by Patricia MacLachlan12- Caleb’s Story by Patricia MacLachlan13- Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou14- A Letter to my Daughter by Maya Angelou15- A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck16- A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck17- A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck18- Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob19- The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton20- The Need by Helen Phillips21- The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman22- Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers23- Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance24- Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him by Sally Clarkson and Nathan Clarkson25- Call the Midwife: A True Story of the East End in the 1950s by Jennifer Worth26- Glitter and Gun by Kelly Corrigan 27- Graveyard of Lost Children by Katrina Monroe28- The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros29- The White Enchantress by Caitriona DrexlerMovies mentioned—1- The Light Between Oceans (2016)Podcasts mentioned—1- The Daily (NY Times)https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/podcasts/the-daily/tv-wga-writers-strike.html2- Tell Me More (Kelly Corrigan)3- Wiser Than Me (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)Articles mentioned—https://www.gq.com/story/writers-strike-2023-wga-explainedhttps://www.politico.com/news/2023/05/03/illinois-to-become-first-state-to-prohibit-book-bans-00095151https://apnews.com/article/texas-library-banned-books-73f17143237d57784efd2746d292ab68
DROUGHT OCCURS WHEN WE ABUSE AND MISMANAGE LAND. IT IS NOT PRIMARILY THE RESULT OF "CLIMATE CHANGE." GREENHOUSE GASES ARE NOT THE MAIN CAUSE OF DROUGHT.Drought is misunderstood as an effect of climate change. But drought has its own set of causes, and is itself a cause of climate change. In fact, drought is climate change. And it is mostly caused by human mismanagement of the land. We can prevent drought by practicing the principles of soil health: Avoid tillage and chemical fertilizers, avoid toxic pesticides, which degrade biodiversity, keep the ground covered with organic matter and/or plants, keep living roots in the ground at all times, incorporate animals and nurture biological diversity at all levels. Drought is misunderstood as a lack of precipitation, but more important is how much precipitation does the ground absorb, and how much water can the ground hold. If the ground holds water, then periods of low rainfall will not have the power to destroy the vitality of the land, the plants or the animals.If we care for the land and manage it holistically and ecologically--including the strategic use of grazing livestock--then we can restore the land and prevent drought.This is one of the many unreported facts about "climate change."
Priscilla Sandifer : was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and the fourth of six children. She is a notary public for the state of Kentucky and a graduate of Sullivan University and Spencerian College. Priscilla has a gripping story to share. That story concerns the killing of her daughter, Amaya Victoria, as a result of uncoerced gun violence.
Kyle Ellison (retired KY Dept. of Corrections probation and parole officer and current jail/prison system historian), Judith Jennings (of Louisville Family Justice Advocates) and 9th District Councilman Andrew Owen share personal experiences, historical facts, and insights gained with respect to the Louisville Metro Dept. of Corrections downtown jail -- where 13 people have died in a little over a year, and where a new $400 million jail to replace it has been proposed. For a thorough analysis of issues surrounding KY prisons and jails, the following web address should take you to a paper written by Mr. Ellison: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LKLBbyRjYh9om1cU2XOpeFwimcUBNArk/view
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you highlights from the Kentuckians for Energy Democracy 2023 Legislative Review held back on April 17th. That evening, Kentuckians for Energy Democracy shared the results of this year's legislative session - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and what we can do NOW to move towards a democratic, equitable energy system for all Kentuckians! The panel included Lane Boldman (Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee); Julie Donna (Energy & Climate Justice Organizer with KFTC - Kentuckians For The Commonwealth); and Chris Woolery (Residential Energy Coordinator for the Mountain Association). During the conversation, they discuss what bills were passed in Kentucky's 2023 General Assembly that affect our environment and energy systems and which policies didn't get any traction? Kentuckians for Energy Democracy (K4ED) is a network of organizations working to ensure equitable and resilient utility systems that protect our health, environment and climate. Currently, that work is centered around a campaign to increase transparency, participation and equity in the Public Service Commission by educating and engaging Kentuckians to empower our commissioners to implement policy changes at the PSC to institutionalize our goals. Want to become a member or find out more? Email Kentuckians4EnergyDemocracy@gmail.comLearn more and get involved at https://www.k4ed.org/Kentucky Conservation Committee: https://kyconservation.org/KFTC: https://kftc.org/ Mountain Association: https://mtassociation.org/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens comments on the death of entertainer - activist Harry Belafonte at 96 years of age (died Tuesday April 25, 2023).Recorded Thursday May 4, 2023.
In just a few days, the Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs in Louisville KY and for folks here in KY it is a 2 week celebration. This week we are giving you books that are Kentucky inspired; from fiction, to 'sci-fi, memoir to middle grade, short story collections and underdog sport stories, and even true crime. These books will give you a taste of Kentucky when you can't actually be at the races with a mint julep in hand.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South by Gail Jarrow2- Call Me Athena: Girl From Detroit by Colby Cedar Smith3- The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver4- Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver5- Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver6- Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver7- Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver8- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver10- Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last by Wright Thompson11-Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett12- Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander13- These Prisoning Hills by Christopher Rowe14- Clay's Quilt by Silas House15- Blood in the Bluegrass by DC Alexander16- A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City by David Domine17- Waverly HIlls Sanatorium by Lynn Pohl18- A White Wind Blew by James Markert19- My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song by Emily Bingham20- Water Street by Crystal Wilkinson21- Are You There God? It's Me, Margeret by Judy Blume22- A Death in Door County by Annalise Ryan23- Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love24- Inglorious Empire: What the British Did To India by Shashi Tharoor25- The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander26- The Great Believers by Rebecca MakkaiArticles mentioned--Women now dominate the book business (NPR, 2023)https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2023/04/04/1164109676/women-now-dominate-the-book-business-why-there-and-not-other-creative-industriesShows mentioned--1- Baby J (Netflix) (2023)2- Heist (Netflix) (2021)3- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023)
The conventional wisdom is that cattle are bad for the climate and that overgrazing causes drought and desertification. But properly managed, cattle can turn deserts into grasslands. It's not the cow. It's the how. This episode is a review of an article by Christopher Ketcham in The New Republic. The article argues that drought in the American West is being worsened by the livestock industry.I argue that cattle can be extremely beneficial, but they have to be managed properly. Government policy, from oil subsidies to water subsidies to tolerance of agribusiness monopolies, encourages all the wrong practices, at taxpayer expense.
What good news about the environment emerged in 2022? Dave Robinson reports. By what mechanism does climate change affect the evolution of fungi? And what implications does that have for fungal diseases in medicine and agriculture? Mary Williams tells us. And how do we see the meteor showers, planets and constellations that are promised in the night sky during the month of May? Professor Scott Miller fills us in.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you a roundtable conversation with the Louisville Sustainability Council and representatives from four of their 2023 Community Grant Awardees, which have just been announced! Joining us are: David Abell (Board member, LSC), Stephen Bartlett (Executive Direct, Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville), David Wicks (Ripple Effects: A Louisville/Ohio River Visioning Project), Brooke Pardue (CEO, Parks Alliance of Louisville), and Brigette Brouillard (ED, Second Chances Wildlife Center). The Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC) is pleased to announce that its Community Grant Program, funded by the Louisville Sustainability Fund, awarded 10 grants totaling $30,000 on April 1, 2023. Over 80 applications were received and over $350,000 was requested by a wide array of organizations and non-profits focused on innovative, entrepreneurial projects and programs. This is the 3rd grant cycle with the number of grant applications received doubling each cycle. Through the generosity of Kroger, Yum, Sociable Weaver Foundation, Partnership for a Green City, Office for Advanced Planning and Sustainability and Walmart, the amount awarded also doubled from the previous grant cycles. For more information on the Louisville Sustainability Fund and the LSC, please visit https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/sustainabilityfund2023 Awardees: Canopy Certified Inc. - Canopy & Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest: Environmental Impact Education Partnership Center for Neighborhoods - An Interactive GIS Learning Tool for JCPS Students: Communicating Sustainability Data to the Leaders of Tomorrow Fern Creek High School - Olla Irrigation Pots and Rainwater Collection Basin as a Sustainable Solution to Irrigation Needs in a School Garden Kentucky Resources Council - Community Engagement Workshop - Empowering Residents to Advocate for Cleaner Air and a Healthier Louisville - through the creation of specific curriculum, a guidebook, and implementation. Kentucky Solar Energy Society - Clean Energy License Plate Louisville Climate Action Network - Urban Energy Partnership (UEP) Parks Alliance of Louisville - Pollinator Garden/Nature Discovery Zone at the new Alberta Jones Park in California neighborhood https://parksalliancelou.org Second Chances Wildlife Center - Environmental Education Equitability Expansion for JCPS K-12 students https://secondchanceswildlife.org Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville - Three Sisters Collective Project at Barr Farms and in Louisville at La Casita Center https://salouisville.org The Library Foundation - Ripple Effects: A Louisville/Ohio River Visioning Project! https://lfpl.org/photocontest or https://www.lfpl.org/RippleEffects/slide.html "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.orgThe 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 April 17, 2023, the Louisville League of Women Voters hosted a panel of folks representing The Metro Housing Coalition, the Association of Community Ministries, The Coalition for the Homeless, The Metro Department of Housing and Community Development and the Louisville Urban League. They all spoke of their collaborations with each other in efforts to help families and individuals weather potential and actual loss of their homes and apartments. A young homeless man spoke prior to the panel, describing The Hope Village, a relatively new project for sheltering unhoused folks in Louisville.
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the 2023 Breonna Taylor Lecture on Structural Inequality, given by civil rights attorney, Ben Crump, at the Speed Art Museum on April 6th. The Breonna Taylor Lecture on Structural Inequality was established by the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2022 as an annual lecture series and tribute to the life of the Louisville woman who was killed in a police shooting in 2020. At the lecture, the Brandeis School of Law also recognized the 2023 recipient of the Darryl T. Owens Community Service Award, Louisville attorney Lonita K. Baker. Named in honor of the groundbreaking Kentucky state representative, this Award is presented to individuals who make a lasting impact and contribution to the Louisville community. About Ben Crump, 2023 Keynote SpeakerAttorney Crump is one of the country's most renowned civil rights attorneys who founded his law practice, Ben Crump Law, in Tallahassee, Florida. Crump has represented the families in several well-known cases involving Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, George Floyd, Keenan Anderson, Henrietta Lacks, Tyre Nichols, and Breonna Taylor. His firm has also represented individuals affected by the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Crump is President of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the National Bar Association. In 2021, Attorney Crump was recognized by Time100 among its most influential people of the year and has received numerous awards for his social justice advocacy.About Lonita K. Baker, The 2023 Darryl T. Owens Community Service Award RecipientLonita K. Baker is a Louisville native and Brandeis School of Law alumna. Baker serves as the current president of the National Bar Association and associate corporate counsel for Waystar Medical Technologies Inc. Baker previously served as an assistant Jefferson County attorney in the legislative services branch of the civil division and as a supervising prosecutor in the criminal division. Baker began her legal career at the Louisville Metro Public Defender Corporation. In 2020, Attorney Baker gained national attention for her representation of the family of Breonna Taylor.More about the event: https://louisville.edu/law/events/breonna-taylor-lecture/2023Full video recording: https://youtube.com/live/4j5mes_-ifA?feature=shareOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
A literary salon sounds so posh, doesn’t it? I imagine the Lost Generation of writers–Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, Gertrude Stein–sitting around in a Parisian flat, discussing the newest trends in literature. But what exactly is a salon? Or what can it be? Our guest this week, Cindy Burnett, hosts a literary salon in Houston, Texas, called Conversations from a Page, and tells us all about what one version of a salon can be. Amy may be well on her way to starting her own salon because she was so intrigued by the idea.Cindy is also a podcast host. Her show, Thoughts from a Page, is an extension of her salon in podcast form that airs twice a week. She interviews authors of books that she’s has read and have earned her seal of approval. We find out her favorite national parks, what she misses about being a lawyer, and one reason she won’t read a book.You can find info about Cindy Burnett at her websites www.cfapage.net and at thoughtsfromapage.com and on instagram at @thoughtsfromapage.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books mentioned in this episode:Books mentioned--1- How to Walk Away by Katherine Center2- We Came To Here To Shine by Susie Orman Schnall3- The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley4- The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell5- Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier6- Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by TJ Newman7- Falling by TJ Newman8- Hostage by Clare Mackintosh9- Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn10- Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley11- The Keeper of Stories by Sally PageMovies watched--Dungeons and Dragons (2023)Podcasts mentioned--1- Thoughts from a Page2- Books Are My People3- The To Read List Podcast
What science bills passed the Kentucky Legislature this year? Rob Weber of the Kentucky Academy of Science explains. What's going to happen now that Kentucky is one of only four states that did NOT apply for a special grant from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to fight climate change? https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/04/20/kentucky-one-of-four-states-refusing-federal-money-to-plan-for-climate-change/ Then hear about declines in Alaskan crabs, an explosion in the population of Jonah's icefish, greenhouse emissions trends, record ice melting in Greenland and the Alps, and numerous climate disasters in 2022. Leslie Moise ends the show with a haunting poem about recent science events.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Ariel Gold is the Executive Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA. She is a veteran peace and justice advocate and FOR-USA’s first Jewish Executive Director. She took office in August 2022. Before becoming Executive Director of FOR-USA, Ariel Gold served for seven years as national co-director and Middle East policy analyst for CODEPINK: Women for Peace, an international grassroots peace and justice movement working to end U.S. funded wars and occupations, challenge militarism globally and redirect our resources to life-affirming activities. Ariel cites the Catholic Worker movement and Jewish Voice for Peace as two important influences on her organizing experience.
AI & CLIMATE CHANGE, PART TWOLet's take a further look at "What AI is saying about Climate Change."This is a counterpoint to a video scripted by AI. The makers of the video (good people, I'm sure) asked AI to scour the internet and come back with answers as to the bad things that will continue to happen if climate change continues.the prevailing analysis of climate change lies on the spectrum between false and misleading. We misunderstand the true causes of the problem, and therefore, we misunderstand the true solutions.We are told that "climate change" causes extreme weather events. No, extreme weather event ARE climate change. And not all such events are caused primarily by carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a cause, but, in my view, not the primary cause.Flooding has multiple causes other than CO2. Flooding is caused not just by excess rainfall, but by excess runoff. Excess runoff is caused primarily by deforestation and by poor soil.Similarly, heat waves and wildfires occur primarily because of what we do to the land. Desertification results in hot plates that heat up the air. Bad forestry practices, such as “fuel reduction” and the use of pesticides result in dry, degraded forests which are more prone to extreme wildfires. The sooner we understand the true nature of the problems we are dealing with, the sooner we will be able to solve them. Unfortunately CO2 has become a scapegoat and an excuse for inaction. The most effective actions we can take are much closer to home than we are led to believe. When we restore ecosystems locally, on our farms, in our forests and in our landscapes, then we will be getting at the root causes of extreme weather events and their worst effects.Please click on the link to listen to the recording.
Kay Tillow, chairperson of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare and Dr. Garrett Adams, pointperson for the KY Chapter of Physicians for a National Healthcare Program discuss the need for a national nonprofit healthcare system with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with Sumedha Rao, who has recently been appointed Director of Louisville Metro Government's Office of Sustainability. When Mayor Greenberg set up his new administration, he elevated the Office of Sustainability back into the Mayor’s office, reporting through Deputy Mayor Barbara Sexton-Smith. Listen in to hear about the progress being made in sustainability across Metro Government and the city as a whole! Sumedha has a background in urban sustainability, environmental policy, and green building in the United States and India. In 2022, Sumedha was named a Future Leader by the Aspen Institute, among 100 climate leaders in North America under the age of 30. Sumedha holds a master’s degree in Sustainability Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from St. Joseph’s College in India, and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED AP, accreditation.Learn more at http://louisvilleky.gov/sustainability Find out about Solar Over Louisville at http://100percentlou.com/2040Listen to the April 21, 2023 Mayor's Earth Day Town Hall at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/truth-to-power-mayors-earth-day-town-hall-april-21-2023?in=wfmp-forward-radio/sets/truth-to-powerAs 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.orgThe 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, we bring you highlights from the first ever Louisville Mayor's Earth Day Town Hall, organized by the new Craig Greenberg administration. The event was held on the evening of Friday, April 21, 2023 in the basement of the main Louisville Free Public Library, where the room was packed with concerned citizens eager to ask questions and share ideas with our city's new mayor and the new Director of Sustainability for Louisville Metro Government, Sumedha Rao. You can learn more at http://louisvilleky.gov/sustainabilityTruth 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews KY Alliance Board Member Ira Grupper about the 2023 KY Alliance Against Racist And Political Repression Unity Dinner held on Friday April 14, 2023 at Hotel Louisville in Louisville, KY.Recorded Friday April 21, 2023, 3PM.
Dr. Ricky Jones, Prof. and Chair of Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville, spoke on April 14, 2023 at the Kentucky Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression Annual Unity Dinner. The subject was unifying people, especially the black community, to resist and fight institutional racism in all of its myriad forms.
David Cortright is professor emeritus and special adviser for policy studies at the Keough School of Global Affairs and Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Previously, Cortright was the director of policy studies at the Keough School’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and director of the institute’s Peace Accords Matrix project, the largest existing collection of implementation data on intrastate peace agreements. In addition to teaching the course “How to Change the World” in the undergraduate program in peace studies or master of global affairs programs at Notre Dame, Cortright is the author and co-editor of more than 22 books. He is Co-initiator and member of numerous national and international peace and disarmament campaigns, David is also the editor of Peace Policy, an online journal published by the Kroc Institute and he blogs at davidcortright.net.Dr. Cortright’s Areas of Expertise: Nonviolent social change; nuclear disarmament; use of multilateral sanctions and incentives as tools of international peacemaking
Did you know it is National Humor Month? Neither did we but now we do and so do you. Which means this week we are talking about books that make us laugh.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books We Mentioned:1- The Peripheral by William Gibson2- Foundation by Isaac Asimnov3- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw4- The Martian by Andy Weir5- The Alaskan Laundry by Brendan Jones6- Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson7- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate8- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate9- Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari10- Yearbook by Seth Rogen11- This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper12- The Guncle by Steven Rowley13- Why Don't You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It? A Mother's Suggestions by Patricia Marx; illustrated by Roz Chast14- Calypso by David Sedaris15- A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson16- Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel by Suzanne Roberts17- Dirtbag, Massachusetts by Isaac Fitzgerald18- She Is A Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran19- Sacred Geometry by Robert Lawlor20- Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis21- What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry22- Hestia Strikes A Match by Christine Grillo23- My Father's Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimers by Sandeep Jauhar24- Elf Dog and Owl Head by M.T. AndersonTV Series mentioned:1- The Peripheral (Amazon Prime 2023)2- Foundation (Apple+ 2021)Bookish Newshttps://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/91982-amplification-or-suppression-author-maggie-tokuda-hall-calls-out-edits-proposed-by-scholastic.html
Dr. Robert W. Korn (distinguished botanist and professor of biology at Bellarmine University) recently passed away at the age of 89. He published more than 50 research papers, mostly in the area of developmental biology, and was one of the first to apply computer modeling to the study of cellular and plant development. Here is our interview with Bob about his life, career and research. This episode originally aired on August 19, 2019.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internalMusic is from 'The Four Seasons' by Antonio Vivaldi (1723). The 1st concerto 'Spring' (1st movement) was performed by John Harrison and the Wichita State University Chamber Players in 2011. This public domain recording was provided by freemusicarchive.org.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, shares an important conversation about the future of our Commonwealth with Charles Booker. On March 28th, UofL’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research hosted a film screening of the documentary "From the Hood to the Holler: Charles Booker’s Movement to Unite America.” It was followed by a talkback with Charles Booker himself. Charles Booker most recently ran for U.S. Senate in Kentucky during the November 2022 elections and now leads the Governor's Office of Faith Based Initiatives and Community Involvement. Learn more at http://hoodtotheholler.orgAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Dr. Chris Blattman is A faculty member in The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, Chris Blattman focuses on why some people and societies are poor, unequal and violent, and how to tackle these issues.His book, "Why We Fight", was released by Viking Press in April 2022. Most people think war is easy and peace is hard. Blattman synthesizes decades of social science and policymakers' practical experiences to argue the opposite: War is hard and finding peace is easier than you think.In his day-to-day research, Blattman works with governments and civil society to design and test approaches to reduce violence and poverty.
On this week’s program, we bring you a Covering Climate Now press briefing from April 13th that features three leading experts in conversation about perhaps the most pressing issue humanity faces today – i.e. wide-scale global decarbonization of our economy and what’s needed to keep alive the Paris Agreement target of only 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming. Moderated by Covering Climate Now’s Executive Director and The Nation magazine’s Environment Correspondent, Mark Hertsgaard, this conversation features insights from:• Mustafa Santiago Ali, Executive Vice President of the National Wildlife Federation• Souparna Lahiri, Senior Climate and Biodiversity Policy Advisor of the Global Forest Coalition• Kelly Levin, Chief of Science, Data, and Systems Change for the Bezos Earth FundThis webinar was recorded and is available at https://www.youtube.com/@CoveringClimateNowCovering Climate Now is a global journalism initiative committed to strengthening coverage of the defining story of our time. Our partners include over 500 news outlets with a combined audience approaching 2 billion people. Learn more and stay informed at https://coveringclimatenow.org/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 http://forwardradio.org
The recent mass shooting in Louisville shocks us all, but did you know that this was the 146th mass shooting in the US just in 2023? Did you know that there are more than three homicides in Louisville every week? Did you know that gun deaths among children is on the rise, especially in black youth? Hear some updated statistics about gun violence in Louisville, as well as a rebroadcast of our stories from May 30, 2022 and September 10, 2018.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively continue discussion including big pharma and rural healthcare
On April 8, 2023, Forward Radio was broadcasting live from the Kore Gallery in Germantown to celebrate Forward Radio's 6 years in your ears! On this week's Access Hour, you can relive the magic or discover what you missed out on, including fun conversations with Forward Radio volunteers and supporters and some fantastic comments from Louisville's new State Senator, Cassie Chambers Armstrong!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.orgIf 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://forwardradio.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.
This week our guest is Lydia Welker, the digital communications coordinator for the Appalachian Prison Book Project based in Morgantown, West Virginia. This organization does a lot of things, including sending books to prisoners in six states and hosting book clubs for inmates. I discovered Appalachian Prison Book Project on social media where they often put out requests for specific books prisoners are looking for. There are over 43 books to prisoner programs across the country and you can find one in your area by going to the Books to Prisoners website (https://www.bookstoprisoners.net/outside-organizations/ ). Book to Prisoner programs believe education is a basic human right.We talk to Lydia about the most requested books by prisoners, why she is a fanatic for sharks, and the best zombie movie to watch at the holidays.You can find Appalachian Prison Book Project on Instagram @appalachianpbp and at their website at www.appalachianprisonbookproject.orgFor show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson2- The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander3- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy4- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston5- Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett6- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte7- Ulysses by James Joyce8- Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver9- The History of Everything by Bill Bryson10- The Body by Bill Bryson11- Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh12- She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran13- Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia14- Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer15- Authority by Jeff VanderMeer16- Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer17- Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel18- Severance by Ling Ma19- Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie LandsemPodcast mentioned:1- You Might Hate This Book podcastMovies or series mentioned--1- The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple + 2023)2- Get Out (2017)3- Annihilation (2018)4- Sharknado film series5- The Night of the Living Dead (1968)6- Ravenous (2017)7- Zombieland (2009)8- Shaun of the Dead (2004)9- Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)10- The Last of the Us (HBO Max 2023)
Edward Dodge and I (Hart Hagan) talk about polls in which people sometimes push back on renewable energy projects because of their impact on wildlife.
AI serves the purpose of scouring the Internet and telling you what it finds. It's instructive to find a good summary of what the "Internet" is saying about climate change.This is an irreverent look at what the "experts" are saying about climate change. Yes, climate change is real. But the root causes are misunderstood, even by the so-called experts. We need to understand the root causes so we can actually solve the problems.For example, droughts, floods and wildfires are not caused PRIMARILY by climate change. These problems have causes and solutions, quite apart from greenhouse gases.We face serious problems. We need serious problem solvers. We will solve these problems only if we first identify the true causes and address the root causes.This episode critiques a video whose script is written by AI. AI is really confused because journalists, and many scientists, are really confused. And the real story is being buried. If you want to solve climate change, don't listen to the so-called experts, until you listen to this episode.
Get to know black farmers of Kentucky with us on this week’s Sustainability Now! Your host, Justin Mog, introduces you to the work of Emmanuel Fields, a UofL Masters in Sustainability student and Stewardship Coordinator at Bluegrass Land Conservancy. At the April 4th UofL Sustainability Roundtable, Emmanuel shared his research and screening his documentary "Rural Black Farmers of Kentucky, Narratives From the Field" in which he traveled throughout the state gathering and filming interviews of Black farmers from several different counties. The Sustainability Roundtable is a biweekly series hosted by UofL’s Sustainability Council online from August to April. It is open to the public and you can find upcoming speakers and the link to join at http://louisville.edu/sustainability. More information about Emmanuel’s presentation is at https://louisville.edu/sustainability/events/sustainability-roundtable-emmanuel-fields-on-black-farmers-in-kentuckyAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
We were live from the Kore Gallery in Germantown to celebrate Forward Radio's 6 years in your ears!
Justin Mog joins Patty & Brian LIVE in the studio for a special Pledge Drive edition of the program to encourage you to support Forward Radio during our 6th Anniversary Pledge Drive at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-6th-anniversary-pledge-drive. Don't worry, we also mix in plenty of great content, including Confessions of Critical Thinkers!
To mark our 6th Anniversary Pledge Drive and encourage you to donate today at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-6th-anniversary-pledge-drive, we bring you a special Access Hour featuring a community conversation about Youth Climate Activism in Kentucky! The conversation was organized by the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition on February 20th and was facilitated by Jeri Katherine Howell who researched why young people in Kentucky get involved in climate activism from 2020-2022 as a graduate student pursuing a Master’s of Science in Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky (https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cld_etds/60/). Jeri is a singer-songwriter, educator, activist, and sustainable community development practitioner. She engages people of all ages in creative learning experiences that uplift our stories, embody our interconnectedness with more-than-human nature, and build community. She employs this work as the Assistant Director at Josephine Sculpture Park and as a musician, teaching artist, and consultant. Jeri is an adjudicated member of the Kentucky Arts Council and Partners for Rural Impact Teaching Artist Rosters and a certified environmental educator and Kentucky Community Scholar. Her artistic, activist, and academic achievements have been recognized by the Kentucky Arts Council, U.S. Department of State Fulbright program, and Kentucky Foundation for Women. She is a proud KSEC alumna. Learn more and connect at http:// jerikatherinehowell.comThis is a phenomenal resource for any Kentucky activist looking to engage with youth on climate issues. Jeri's thesis explores personal stories, what has worked well, and overall set backs in these spaces. In this context, “youth climate activism” involves anyone who identifies as “young” or “youth” and takes action to address climate change. The research focused on participants ages 18-24 years old.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.orgIf 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://forwardradio.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.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverBooks Mentioned In This EpisodeBooks mentioned--1- American Cheese by Joe Berkowitz2- Blue by Kai Kupferschmidt 3- Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Practitioner by Jamie Bowman4- Nala's World: One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride Around the Globe by Dean Nicholson5- What I Hate from A to Z by Roz Chast6- Franny K Stein book series by Jim Benton7- Mrs. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs8- Tidepool by Nicole Willson9- A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World’s Smartest Birds of Prey by Jonathan Meiburg10- The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery11- The Hummingbird's Gift by Sy Montgomery12- H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald13- Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg14- Madame Pommery, Creator of Brut Champagne by Rebecca Rosenberg15- Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart16-Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne17- The Monsters: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Frankenstein by Dorothy Hoobler18- Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach19- The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin20- Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss21- City of Ember by Jeanne duPrau22- Mordew by Alex Pheby23-When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead24- Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch25- You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe26- Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson27- Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart28- The Monsters of Rookhaven by Padraig Kenny 29- Winterhouse by Ben Guterson30- Drowned Town by Jane Moore Waldrop31- Somebody's Daughter by Ashley Ford32- Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond33- The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill34- Benjamin Banneker and Us: Eleven Generations of an American Family by Rachel Jamison Webster35- They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers36- The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley37- Lone Women by Victor LaValle38- The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myth and Monsters by JW OckerMovies mentioned--Rebecca (2020- Netflix)Podcasts mentioned--1- Ologies hosted by Allie Ward2- Thoughts From A Page hosted by Cindy Burnett
Get mindful with us on this week’s Sustainability Now! LIVE for the Pledge Drive, your host, Justin Mog, welcomes back to the studio Kyle Kramer, Executive Director of the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center (http://earthandspiritcenter.org) and host of the Earth & Spirit podcast on NPR (https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1004504654/earth-and-spirit).We talk about what’s new at the Earth & Spirit Center and the trainings, retreats, and summer camps coming up this year. We also ask Kyle to share about some of the incredible guests he has had on his podcast recently, what he’s learned from them, and who is coming up on the podcast soon. Don’t miss our conversation about some of the books he’s read, how he makes time for that and what remarkable things he’s read lately! Then we turn to stories of god speaking to us through natural phenomenon and the practices of asceticism (or “ludditism”) Kyle employs. We end with the magic sustainability wand question - if you could change one thing about modern life as we know it, what would it be?The Courier-Journal profiled Kyle and the Earth & Spirit Center on March 30th: “Step inside Louisville's Earth and Spirit Center, devoted to mindfulness, social healing” https://www.courier-journal.com/picture-gallery/money/companies/2023/03/30/louisvilles-earth-and-spirit-center-focuses-mindfulness-healing/11535718002/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
What planets can we see in the night sky this month? How about Mercury, Venus and Mars? Listen-up on how to find them in April. And can you believe there have been four barge accidents on the banks of the Ohio River near Louisville in the past 4-5 years? How harmful are these accidents? We rebroadcast our January 7, 2019 report on the barge accident in Louisville on Christmas Day, 2018 that dumped 10,500 tons of coal into the Ohio River.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Lena Slachmuijdler a Senior Vice President at Search for Common Ground. Search for Comon Ground is an international organization that boast of an estimated 1000 employees; founded in 1982 (at the height of the cold war.Lena brings experience working for peace and social change as an engaged, creative and dynamic peace builder with 30 years of experience in fragile and conflict-affected states in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Before joining the Common Ground organization Washington, DC headquarters, she lived and worked in Africa for 21 years as a journalist, editor, human rights defender during the transition to democracy. director, producer, performing artist, cultural facilitator, trainer, and project manager. She joined Search for Common Ground in Burundi in 2001, heading the ‘Studio Ijambo’ radio production studio, while supporting regional media efforts. In 2005, she was appointed Country Director in the Democratic Republic of Congo, growing it to become Search’s largest program, with seven offices around the country working on repatriation, sexual violence, governance, elections, security sector reform, and regional cohesion. While working In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lena pioneered tools such as participatory theatre, a reality TV show, and innovative approaches to army and police reform. She has trained journalists, artists and peace builders on all continents, has published numerous articles, and wrote and produced a documentary film about Burundi's 'Heroes.' She now oversees all of Search’s Regional Directors and supports our programs across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Lena is fluent in English, French, and Zulu and has working knowledge of Swahili, Lingala, and Kirundi.
For our special 6th anniversary Pledge Drive edition of Truth to Power, we are so excited to bring you a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else on the dial! On March 21st, Forward Radio's Justin Mog, was thrilled to host a virtual community meeting of the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF), long-time campaigners for environmental justice in Louisville! In addition to an annual Environmental Justice Conference in October, on the third Tuesday of each month (except December) from 5:30-7pm online, the Task Force brings concerns and important information to residents and businesses about environmental, health and wellness issues that impact our communities. Topics vary each month. Join the conversation. Let your voice be heard and get the answers you need. Monthly topics are posted at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF. And for more information, you can contact the Executive Director, Arnita Gadson at 502-645-3588.On today's program, we introduce you to not only Arnita, but the current Board of the WJCCTF! Joining us in the virtual studio were:- Arnita Gadson, Executive Director - Kurt Mason, Chair- Ann Hagan-Grigsby, Treasurer- Annie Haigler, retired school social worker- Bruce Sherrod, works with the Parkhill development project and community organizer- Bianca Goodlett, a realtor with degrees in Business Management and Special Education- Ada Middleton, Long time supporter and church leader- Eric Baxter, Architect- Funmi Babarinde, Phd student in UofL's School of Public Health and informational Sciences- Gracie Lewis, Rubbertown resident and long-time campaigner for environmental justice in the West End.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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews MX on the issue of Mental Health.Recorded Friday March 31, 2023 3PM
Dr. Ted Young, head and neck surgeon in Ontario, Canada discusses the Canadian healthcare system with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively. This is a follow-up from a discussion Mike and Gene had with Dr. Young a couple years ago.
On this special Pledge Drive edition of the Access Hour, we bring you a conversation from the March 24th Engaged Scholarship Symposium at the University of Louisville's Ekstrom Library. Forward Radio was honored to be there for a Roundtable entitled "For the People, by the People: Broadcasting Truth & Justice on Forward Radio 106.5fm." Participants included:1. Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives & Host of “Sustainability Now!”2. Ruth Newman, Forward Radio Station Manager & Host of “Election Connection”3. Robin Frederick, Masters of Sustainability student & Former Station Manager and Host of “Let’s Get Trashy”4. Brian Barnes, Senior Lecturer, Philosophy & Co-host of “Critical Thinking for Everyone”5. Vincent Gonzalez, Co-host of “Community Control Now”Scholars and activists struggle with the same question: How can I broadcast my message and engage new audiences? Enter community radio, one of the only remaining people-powered, community-controlled corners of the media landscape. Since April 2017, Forward Radio WFMP Louisville has been broadcasting and podcasting the voices of the people at 106.5fm and http://forwardradio.org.Radio has long been one of the most accessible and effective forms of storytelling and information sharing. The exploding popularity of podcasting demonstrates the enduring power of audio. Ever since Louisville’s social justice and sustainability focused community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP went on-air in April 2017, UofL faculty, staff, and students have been active collaborators with community members from across the region in generating thought-provoking, provocative, and engaging programming. This community service takes place both behind the microphones and behind the scenes as volunteers help sustain the station with community outreach at public events, volunteer recruitment, training, fundraising, administration, and engineering. Over the years, the station has also provided a megaphone for countless UofL faculty, staff, students, and community partners to share their knowledge, research, and passions with the broader community through guest appearances, one-time Access Hour programs, and podcasts. This round table, featuring UofL faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners who have all been involved in the station in various ways over the years, offered a rich discussion about the power of community radio to educate, inform, transform and unite our city. Listen in as we share our stories of how this work has made a difference in our own lives and scholarship, while creating positive change in our community. We invite the audience to get involved and take advantage of this vital community resource.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.orgIf 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://forwardradio.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.
This week we chat with Kelsey Madges, an Ohio middle school librarian and book lover. We talk about the highs and the lows of working in school libraries. If you’re like us, it’s been almost 40 years since you were a middle schooler and lots has changed for kids and the librarians who help them, such as the use of Chromebooks in classes and the current prevalence of book bans. But Kelsey is a book lover and supporter through and through. In fact she admits that she enjoys almost everything she reads. In this episode, we also cover how we feel about book quotes, why letter writing is still important, and what Carrie should have tattooed on her body.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen2- Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison3- Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney4- Graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier5- Refugee by Alan Gratz6- Two Degrees by Alan Gratz7- Books by Paula Chase8- Books by Matt Christopher 9- Books by Mike Lupica and Kwame Alexander10- Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins11- Harry Potter series by JK Rowling12- Babysitter Club graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan 13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo14- Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo15- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate16- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate17- The One and Only Ruby by Katheirne Applegate18- The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas19- Books by Coleen Hoover20- Forever by Judy Blume21- Books by Stephen King22- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir23- The Martian by Andy Weir24- The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd25- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant26- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel27- A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle28- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate29- Women Talking by Miriam Toews30- The Woman in the Library by Sulari GentillBroadway show mentioned—1- Come From Away
Take a walk in the woods with us on this week’s Sustainability Now! Your host, Justin Mog, welcomes to the studio Lauren Kallmeyer, Director of Kentucky Heartwood (http://kyheartwood.org), which has been protecting and defending Kentucky's public wildlands since 1992. They have stopped logging on thousands of acres of Daniel Boone National Forest and continually work to protect old growth forests and preserve habitat for rare, threatened, and endangered species.Lauren Kallmeyer served on Kentucky Heartwood's Forest Council before transitioning into the director role in 2022. She brings 16 years of experience in corporate America in various leadership, project management, and communications-related roles, and is thrilled to leave the corporate environment and return home to the nonprofit world and her activist roots. She has led several nonprofit boards, has served in AmeriCorps, and has worked as a park ranger at two National Parks.Lauren is also a clinical herbalist and owns a community-based herbalism practice, Resilient Roots (https://resilientrootsky.com/). She consults with people on how to use medicinal herbs to improve their health, teaches educational workshops, and grows medicinal plants on her farm in Berea. Her work as a clinical herbalist includes advocating for the sustainable harvest and conservation of medicinal plants, her farm is a United Plant Savers' botanical sanctuary, and all of this deeply influences her work at Kentucky Heartwood. She is an associate member of the American Herbalists Guild, has an M.S. in Therapeutic Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health, an M.A. in Communication from the University of Louisville, and a B.A. in Anthropology from Centre College. To learn more, check out these links Lauren shared:- An overview of the South Redbird logging project where the champion Red Hickory tree is located: https://www.kyheartwood.org/south-redbird-project.html- Article on the proposed Jellico project, federal climate policy, old growth, etc: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05032023/kentucky-old-trees-young-forest-carbon-storage/- Herbalists Without Borders' Louisville chapter: http://www.hwblouisville.org/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Russia and China are establishing increasingly cordial and cooperative relations. This comes at a time when the United States is losing credibility on the world stage, because we demonstrate so little respect for the sovereignty of other countries or for international law.We have a self-image that says we are the beacon of democracy, but we support anti-democratic regimes all over the world. And the primary test for whether we praise or vilify another country is not whether they respect democracy or human rights, but whether they do things "our way", with "our way" being defined by US corporations and the military industrial complex. While in American culture, you're not allowed to say anything good about these big, bad bogeymen, the objective reality is that they are in many respects better role models than the United States, in terms of their respect for other countries, notwithstanding all the propaganda to the contrary.We can at least listen to what they have to say. That's what this episode is about. We will read through the joint statement issued by President Putin and President Xi Jinping. Let's read what they have to say and then go from there, instead of allowing a corrupt, violent media establishment and political class tell us what to think and how to think.
David Gardner, who directed the award-winning documentary "GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth," is founder of Growth Busters, an organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, whose mission it is to sound the alarm on the institutions and behaviors that are sucking this planet dry of life-giving resources. Besides characterizing our insatiable appetite for exponential economic and population growth as a Thelma and Louise joyride into oblivion, he raises the possibility of a 2024 run for President of the U.S.
Hear an interview with sociologist, Dr. Daniel Wildcat, a member of the Muscogee Nation, about his perspective on Traditional Ecological Knowledge and how it (in combination with conventional science) can approach ecological problems. Thanks to the Union of Concerned Scientists for permission to rebroadcast this episode from their Got Science? series: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/updated-traditional-ecological-knowledge‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
This week we are focusing on butterflies and biking in book form. Sara Dykman is an adventurer and wildlife biologist whose focus is primarily amphibians. Several years ago, however, she felt a calling to bring awareness to the plight of the Monarch butterfly. So she took her adventurer spirit and migrated on her bike along with the Monarch from Mexico to Canada and back again. Her 10,000 mile journey is the focus of her memoir/ environment/ adventure/nature book titled Bicycling with Butterflies.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- Bicyling with Butterflies: My 10,201 Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration by Sara Dykman2- The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner3- The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich4- Mark Rashid series about horses5- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer6- Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl
Elizebth Gail Chandler has degrees from Berea College in Kentucky and from The New School in New York City. She served three years in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. In 1976, she became the first female deputy warden in a male prison in Kentucky and enjoyed a career in corrections working in four state facilities and directing a Dismas halfway house. . In 2003, Dismas Charities published her nonfiction book, Sunflowers on Market Street, in 2009, Finishing Line released her poetry chapbook, Where the Red Road Meets the Skyand in 2016, He Read to Us.
We are being lied to from all directions when it comes to climate change. This episode is the unvarnished truth, from my five years of looking at climate change from every conceivable angle.IMO, you can't believe what you hear from most media outlets, government agencies, political parties or Big Green organizations. It's a mess, but I'm here to help you sort out the mess.
Pack you bags for this week’s Sustainability Now!, as your host, Justin Mog, welcomes aboard, Erica Ward, the Peace Corps Regional Recruiter for Kentucky, southern Indiana & southern West Virginia. Erica Will share her stories of serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer TWICE - in Malawi (2010-12) and Ethiopia (2018-20). We’ll also get an update on Peace Corps’ return to service after the March 2020 global evacuation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an April 1st application deadline for fall departures (Sept/Oct) with the Peace Corps, so we’ll walk you through the process and share some of the many benefits of Peace Corps service to you as an individual and to the communities we serve around the world. Learn more at http://peacecorps.govGet in touch with Erica at eward@peacecorps.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! 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.orgThe 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 Truth to Power, we bring you the University of Louisville's 2023 Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. On Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, in UofL's Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium, we heard from Dr. Treva Lindsey, a professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the Ohio State University and co-founder of the Black Feminist Night School at Zora’s House in Columbus, OH. She is the author of the 2022 book "America, Goddam: Violence, Black Women and the Struggle for Justice." (https://louisville.edu/wgs/news/america-goddam-violence-black-women-and-the-struggle-for-justice)You can watch a full video recording of the talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oe_BCju8M0 (starts at 20:40)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 http://forwardradio.org
Senator Armstrong, who won her seat in the KY State Legislature in a Special Election to replace Morgan McGarvey, talks about her Appalachian roots, the Rural/Urban divide, her legislative priorities and more. Also on this program is Tim Darst, adjunct professor in the Dept. of Environmental Studies at Bellarmine University, who discusses the March 3, 2023 wind gusts that caused massive damage to power lines and power outages across parts of Kentucky, including Jefferson County. He juxtaposes the advantages of decentralized renewable energy sources as a viable alternative to centralized monopoly control of electrical power through coal and other fossil fuels.
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A RIVER?HART HAGAN: My guest is Derrick Jensen, Writer and Environmental Activist, author of over two dozen books, including - Endgame: The Problem of Civilization - As The World Burns: 50 Things You Can Do To Stay in Denial - A Language Older Than Words- The Culture of Make-Believe and - Bright Green Lies, which Derrick co-authored with Lierre Keith and Max Wilbert. HART HAGAN: I asked Derrick to read a passage from his book “Endgame.” DERRICK JENSEN: The way this passage came to be written--I think it’s the most beautiful thing that I've ever written--and I didn't actually write it. It was written by a nearby stream. And the way it came to be was that I had been for a few weeks trying to write “What is it Like to be a River?” And I wasn't getting anywhere. And so I thought, well, I'm going to go down and ask the stream, “What is it like to be you?” So I went down to the stream and I said, what is it like to be you? And the stream had been waiting so long for someone to ask that question, for some human at least ask that question, because it gave me the answer, just like that, and the entire piece came to me, I ran back inside as fast as I could, and wrote it down. I almost didn't have to edit it at all. So, here it is. Pretend you are a river. Pretend you are the mist who falls so fine—so gentle—that nothing separates water and air. You are the rain who falls in sheets, explodes onto the ground to leave pocks and puddles. You are the ground who receives this water, soaking it up, taking it in, carrying it deep inside. You are the cracks and fissures where the waters accumulate, flow, fall to join more water, and more, in pools and rivers who move slowly through cavities, crevices, pores. You are the sounds and silence of water seeping or staying still. You are the meeting of wet and dry, the union of liquid and solid, where solids dissolve and liquids solidify. You are the pressure who pushes water through seams. You are the rushing water who bubbles from the earth.You are a tiny pool between rocks. You overflow, find your way to join others who like you are moving, moving. You are the air at the surface of the water, the joining of substantial and insubstantial, the union of under and over, weight and not-weight. You are the riffle, the rapid, the tiny waterfall who turns water to air and air to water. You are the mist who settles on the soil. You are the plants who drink the mist, and you are the sun who warms and feeds them.You are the fish who feed on insects who feed on plants who feed on soils who feed on fish. You are the fish who become soils who become plants who become insects who become fish who flow down the river.You are the river who joins other rivers to become a new river who is all of the rivers and something else.You are the river. You do not stop at the banks, where liquid turns to solid. You reach into the sky and into the soil. Water moves through rocks, comes up to form pools far from the fast flow where the rivers move together, seeps down to join still waters deep below the surface, waters who sleep and wake and sleep and mingle with the stones who are the river, too.You are the river, who is married to the mountains you have known since they were young, who have given themselves to you as you have given yourself to them. You are the canyons you nestle into, each year deeper than the year before. You are the forests who give you their fallen trees, and the meadows you flood and feed and who feed you back their fruits and fine insects who fly to your surface to be taken in by the fish who with their own bodies again feed the meadows.
It's "MIddle Grade March" so this week we talk about why book lovers, (even adults!) should try a middle grade book. We give you 10 titles that definitely deserve a spot on your TBR list.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books mentioned in this episode:1- The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard2- Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with Kids by Scott Hershovitz3- American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World by Joe Berkowitz 4- Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker5- The One and Only Bob / The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate6- Pax by Sara Pennypacker7- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness8- The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis9- The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly10- Dragonwings by Laurence Yep (Gold Mountain Chronicles)11- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman12- American Gods by Neil Gaiman13- Sandman by Neil Gaiman14- Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett15- The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman16- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card17- The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley18- The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt19- Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani20- Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan21- The Greenglass House by Kate Milford (series)22- A History of Scotland by Neil Oliver23- 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith24- The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec25- The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec26- Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs by Jamie Loftus27- Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Book Seller by Oliver Darkshire28- Dream Girl by Laura Lippmann29- The Lady in the Lake by Laura LippmannFilms mentioned--1- The Pale Blue Eye (Netflix 2022) 2- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)3- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
On Friday, March 10, 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia reached a peace agreement, largely with the help of China. The deal was hosted by the Chinese government in Beijing.Observers indicate that this represents the rise of Chinese influence and the waning of US influence in the region.Iran and Saudi Arabia had severed diplomatic relations in 2016.
Dust off your bike for this week’s Sustainability Now!, as your host, Justin Mog, takes you for a spin with friends from Falls City Community Bikeworks (http://fccbikeworks.org)! Laurance Levine is the Executive Director, and he is joined in studio by one of the Founders, John Krueger. Join us as we discuss the history of the city’s only cooperative, not-for-profit bike shop and what's on the horizon with events happening this spring!FCCB is located in beautiful Shelby Park at 1217 Logan St. The current hours for their Public Open Shop are:Sundays: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Wednesdays: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PMFCCB will be hosting the next Green Drinks on Wednesday, March 15th at 6pm at Falls City Community BikeWorks, 1217 Logan St.Green Drinks is a casual monthly meet-up of community members and organizations organized by the Louisville Sustainability Council. Each month they host different speakers from across the city to educate and inform the community on local happenings, projects, and initiatives. Each presentation is followed by Q&A, discussion, and networking. For this month’s Green Drinks, we will convene at Falls City Community BikeWorks, where we will learn more about FCCB's operation, and how you can become a member to work on your own bike! BYOB, and after party to follow at Canary Club. Ride your bike there to be entered to win awesome door prizes! This event is free and open to the public, so bring a friend and we look forward to seeing you there! Learn more at http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Your kids might be using ChatGPT (artificial intelligence), but have you tried it yet? Well, we have! Hear about it on this episode. Then we discuss the world's fastest supercomputer, a cyborg cockroach, microplastics in our lungs, and how the new mass of the W Boson could set particle physics aflutter. What are the prospects for nuclear fusion saving the planet? And did you know that children born in the 1960s and 1970s were exposed to the highest levels of lead pollution, but that lead has lowered the IQ of about half the US population?‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively share insider insights into our system corrupted by profit over patient interests.
Chris Hartman is the director of Kentucky’s Fairness Campaign. In the past several years he has helped increase the number of municipalities with LGBTQ antidiscrimination fairness ordinance from 3 to 24. Chris had previously served as Congressman John Yarmuth’s campaign press secretary and as an Amri core Vista volunteer in St. Louis and the Philadelphia Democratic National open ear grass roots campaign committee in the 2004 Presidential Election. He holds an M.A. in drama from Washington University in St. Louis. Chris served on the board of the National Equality Federation and chair of the Louisville Land Marks commission. He was named the Louisville business and convention bureau 2017 partner of the year. He is a former community of Louisville founding fellow and a LBGTQ fellow of the Rockwood Institute. He formerly toured the nation performing Shakespeare for youth and continues to improvise. The Louisville Courier Journal named Chris Hartman as one of its “20 to watch in 2020.
K.A. Owens interviews Michael T. Topic: Michael's new play about Ida B. Wells-"Let it Resound, Loud as the Rolling Sea"Recorded Friday March 10, 2023, 9PM.
Jud Hendrix, Executive Dir. of Interfaith Paths to Peace in Louisville, KY, describes his work with organizations throughout Louisville to reduce gun violence -- in particular, helping put on a Community-Wide Summit to be held March 28 and 29, 2023, as well as hosting ongoing violence intervention training sessions.
This week we’re chatting with Lygia Day Peñaflor, the author of several YA novels, her most recent being Creep: A Love Story. If you’ve listened to the radio or any kind of streaming service, you’ve almost certainly heard Radiohead’s song Creep, and it was this song that partly inspired Lygia’s story. We chat with Lygia about obsession among the young adult crowd and how her work as a teacher of child stars on television and movie sets such as Gossip Girl and Boardwalk Empire helped her see that she could live out her dream of being an author. Creep: A Love Story is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and Publisher’s Weekly called it “spine-chillingly disturbing.”For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverBooks Mentioned In This Episode:1- Creep: A Love Story by Lygia Day Peñaflor2- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb3- Unscripted Joss Byrd by Lygia Day Peñaflor4- All of This is True by Lygia Day Peñaflor5- You by Caroline Kepnes6- The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger7- Macbeth by William Shakespeare8- Atonement by Ian McEwan9- The Body by Stephen King10-Mystic River by Dennis LeHane11- Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner12- His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman13- Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson14- Edie Richter is Not Alone by Rebecca Handler18- Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson19- The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen20- Upright Women Wanted by Sarah GaileyMovies/Shows mentioned--1- Banshees of Inisherin (2022)2- Shrinking (Apple +, 2023)3- The Devil Wears Prada (2006)4- Atonement (2007)5- Stand By Me (1986)6- Mystic River (2003)7- Fleishman is in Trouble (HULU, 2022)8- His Dark Materials (2022)9- Stranger Things (Netflix 2022)
Dr. Yanilda Gonzalez- Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School talked with the CCN crew about her book " Authoritarian Police in Democracy: Contested Security in Latin America" which studies the persistence of police forces as authoritarian enclaves ( defined as systems that use violence as a main tactic, that are not beholden to the rule of law). Topics discussed:Dr. Gonzalez's research studying policing in Brazil, Colombia, ArgentinaThe limitations of tracking police scandals as a way to build power in social justice movements
BRIGHT GREEN LIES, WITH MAX WILBERT | HOW THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT LOST ITS WAY AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT ITHART HAGAN: My guest is Max Wilbert who, along with co-authors Lierre Keith and Derrick Jensen, wrote the book “Bright Green Lies, How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It.” Max, how are you today?MAX WILBERT: I'm doing good, Hart. Nice to be with you.HART HAGAN: It's great to be with you. I'm a big fan of your effort to Protect Thacker Pass (Nevada), as well as your book and your movie. Max, what motivated you to write the book “Bright Green Lies, How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It.” MAX WILBERT: Well, in a way, it was a very personal motivation. I started to become an environmentalist at a pretty young age, and I was taught from the very beginning that solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles were going to save us. I'm lucky that I grew up in an environment where I was surrounded by older activists--grassroots environmentalists--who hung on to the older values of the environmental movement, things like moderation, reducing consumption, critiquing consumption and critiquing capitalism and the role of advertising in shaping our so-called needs. So I never fully bought into the idea that these technologies were going to save us. At best--or at worst I should say--I only thought of them as stopgap measures to reduce harms as we transition to a sustainable way of life. But what I saw begin to happen very rapidly throughout the last 20 years, is a transition where the environmental movement--which had been once focused on protecting habitat and defending wild places and wild creatures--has shifted almost entirely to focus on global warming and specifically on addressing global warming through technology.I see this as a huge problem, not because I support fossil fuels--or I believe global warming isn't a problem. It's the exact opposite. It's because I believe these are inadequate solutions to global warming and because I think they're ultimately destructive to the planet as a whole. They're counterproductive to the environmental movement's goals. But of course, they’ve become very popular--these technological so-called solutions. And I think it's mainly because they're profitable industrial products that you can sell. There's a lot of money involved. That money has gotten governments on board. It's gotten corporations on board. It's led to a lot of foundation funding and big philanthropy money for nonprofits that promote this type of thing. That has led to the entire environmental movement--the entire climate movement--being focused almost with blinders on this one single approach.HART HAGAN: I bet the environmental movement has welcomed you with open arms and given you nothing but positive feedback. How has that gone?MAX WILBERT: It's a mixed bag because I would say that at the grassroots level, there are a lot of environmentalists who understand these issues, and who have never lost sight of the fundamental values of this movement, a love and reverence for the planet and for other beings and creatures around us. There is a real criticism and mistrust--justified mistrust--of technological solutions and especially solutions that are led by corporations and major international institutions. Those people I think understand somewhat intuitively that the technological solutions to global warming are a farce to some extent.
On February 24, China offered a 12-point peace plan, in an attempt to end the war in Ukraine. President Biden said the plan was "not rational."Here are the first four points of the plan.1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld. All countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, are equal members of the international community. All parties should jointly uphold the basic norms governing international relations and defend international fairness and justice. Equal and uniform application of international law should be promoted, while double standards must be rejected. 2. Abandoning the Cold War mentality. The security of a country should not be pursued at the expense of others. The security of a region should not be achieved by strengthening or expanding military blocs. The legitimate security interests and concerns of all countries must be taken seriously and addressed properly. There is no simple solution to a complex issue. All parties should, following the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security and bearing in mind the long-term peace and stability of the world, help forge a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture. All parties should oppose the pursuit of one’s own security at the cost of others’ security, prevent bloc confrontation, and work together for peace and stability on the Eurasian Continent.3. Ceasing hostilities. Conflict and war benefit no one. All parties must stay rational and exercise restraint, avoid fanning the flames and aggravating tensions, and prevent the crisis from deteriorating further or even spiraling out of control. All parties should support Russia and Ukraine in working in the same direction and resuming direct dialogue as quickly as possible, so as to gradually deescalate the situation and ultimately reach a comprehensive ceasefire. 4. Resuming peace talks. Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solution to the Ukraine crisis. All efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis must be encouraged and supported. The international community should stay committed to the right approach of promoting talks for peace, help parties to the conflict open the door to a political settlement as soon as possible, and create conditions and platforms for the resumption of negotiation. China will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes you on a hike through our region’s newest park with Doug Scott, and Kristin Faurest who are part of the team working to develop Origin Park, a unique urban park set in over 400 acres on the north shore of the Ohio River, located on the Indiana side. This new park will celebrate and embrace the unpredictable Ohio River and the floods that come from it. It’s a forgotten landscape that will be restored so the over 1.2 million people who live in the area can come, relax, explore and enjoy its raw beauty filled with large green fields, bike and walking paths and much more. Learn more at http://originpark.org Doug Scott is the Director of Development for River Heritage Conservancy. He has 25 years of business advancement, fundraising and non-profit leadership. As an avid outdoorsman, helping to create Origin park is the perfect intersection of personal and professional experience. Kristin Faurest is a member of the River Heritage Consultancy team working to make Origin Park everyone's next favorite destination. She is a public garden professional and an adjunct lecturer in landscape architecture who is author or co-author of several books, most recently ""Community Built: Art, Construction, Preservation and Place. She is also a proud returned Peace Corps volunteer.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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Community Control Now- Louisville spoke with Dr. Jared Ball -Communications Professor at Morgan State University Co Contributor with Black Power Media and imixwhatilike and author of " The Myth and Propaganda of the Black Buying Power". The CCN crew talked to Dr. Ball about a few topicsThe strength of the myth of 'black buying power' throughout the diaspora.The state of today's Black radical tradition A brief discussion on the PBS hip hop documentary
This public class, entitled "Towards a 'More Perfect Union': Race, Failure & Social Progress," was hosted by the Louisville Free Public Library in 2022, and features Dr. K. Bailey Thomas, assistant professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville. Dr. Thomas discusses how our fear of failure ultimately impedes collective efforts in working towards establishing a racially equitable society. Many people find discussions about race to be extremely fraught and divisive, which is usually expressed as a fear of “saying the wrong thing”. This discomfort that arises when thinking and talking about racial inequity and injustice, arises from a collective social failure to be sensitive and attentive to racial privilege and oppression. See Dr. Thomas' slides at https://www.lfpl.org/mylibraryu/pptx/James%20Baldwin%20and%20Racial%20Progress%20Talk.pptxLearn more and register for future library classes at https://www.lfpl.org/upcomingevents.htmOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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
Veterans For Peace Chapter 168 (Louisville) member Carol Rawert Trainer interviews veteran Roberto Schiraldi for Black History Month (Feb 2023).
With the Academy Awards just around the corner, this week we take a look at some of our favorite book-to-movie adaptations.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a BookLoverBooks mentioned in this episode:1- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl2- The Witches by Roald Dahl3- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman4- The Martian by Andy Weir5- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir6- Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong (published Feb 28, 2023)7- A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy/narrated by Rosalyn Landor8- The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard 9- A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar 10- Dune by Frank Herbert11- Lady Chatterley's Lover by DH Lawrence 12- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shafer 13- All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque 14- Emma by Jane Austen15- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 16- Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka17- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott18- We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver 19- Truman Capote by Gerald Clarke 20- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote21- Angels and Insects (Morpho Eugenia) by A. S. Byatt 22- The Woman in Black by Susan Hill23- Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham24- The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin25- Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan by Hildi Kang26- Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir by Deborah A. Miranda27- All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham28- Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns29- Stealing by Margaret VerbleMovies mentioned--1- The Pale Blue Eye (2022)2- A Beautiful Mind (2001)3- The Imitation Game (2014--based on Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges) 4- Dune (1984)5- Dune (BBC, 2000)6- Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022)7- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)8- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)9- Emma (2020)10- Anna Karenina (2012)11- Bullet Train (2022)12- Little Women (2019)13- We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)14- Capote (2005)15- Angels & Insects (1995)16- The Woman in Black (2012)17- Lord of the Rings series18- Nightmare Alley (2021)19- The Storied Life of A J Fikry (2022)20- Taxi Driver (1976)Articles mentioned--A Film That Makes Sex Scenes Look Like Works of Art, Shirley Lee, The Atlantic, Dec 2022
My first guest is Ricardo Aguirre, an innovative civil engineer based in Arizona. Whereas, most civil engineers treat water as a nuisance and focus on drainage, Ricardo sees water as a resource and seeks to reduce runoff by sinking water into the ground. He does this by studying nature and also by using livestock to enhance the quality of the soil. My second guest is Rodger Savory, an ecologist and land management consultant with a focus on something called Holistic Management. Rodger explains the origins of Holistic Management, and explains how to make good management decisions amid a complex and changing environment.In the final segment, I tell the untold story of how water could cool our climate, if we would only restore the ecosystems and the plant matter through which water flows. Evaporative Cooling is a common experience. We experience the cooling effect of evaporating water when we step out of the shower or the swimming pool. When water evaporates, it has a tremendous cooling effect, and we COULD bring the power of evaporative cooling to bear on our desire to cool earth's climate.
Executive Summary: According to a Feb. 8 article by legendary reporter Seymour Hersh, President Biden ordered the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was destroyed by a series of explosions that occurred on Sept. 22. If these allegations are true, then it represents an unconstitutional act, a war crime and an act of war against another nuclear armed power, and as such endangers all human life.The Nord Stream 2 was to transport natural gas from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea, and was the product of billions of dollars of investment on the part of both Russians and Germans.IN THIS EPISODE, I DRAW FROM THESE SOURCES: - The Charter of the United Nations- The Brookings Institution- The above mentioned article by Seymour Hersh- An article by Alan MacLeod of Mintpress News, about the media response (or lack thereof)- An article from Clean Energy Wire, as to the environmental damage.- A statement from US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, condemning Russia’s act of aggression against Ukraine.Charter of the United Nations reads, in part: All Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.https://seymourhersh.substack.com/p/how-america-took-out-the-nord-stream Seymour Hersh Feb. 8. Last June, the Navy divers, operating under the cover of a widely publicized mid-summer NATO exercise known as BALTOPS 22, planted the remotely triggered explosives that, three months later, destroyed three of the four Nord Stream pipelines, according to a source with direct knowledge of the operational planning.Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on UN Vote To Support Peace in UkraineJan. 23, 2023.Nearly one year after Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, 141 countries — from every continent and every corner of the world — issued a powerful call for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine in line with the principles of the UN Charter. By overwhelmingly voting in favor of the UN General Assembly resolution today, these nations stood firmly in support of the rules-based international order, and spoke with one voice to demand Russia’s full, immediate, and unconditional withdrawal from all of Ukraine’s territory. A year into this conflict, the international community remains steadfast in upholding our shared values, including the principles of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity that are the foundation of the UN Charter, and accountability for violations of international law, including Russia’s war of aggression. Today’s vote was an overwhelming demonstration of support for Ukraine — and a clear defense or (sic) freedom for people everywhere.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you aKentucky Legislative Update featuring Tom “Fitz” Fitzgerald. On the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 21st, at United Crescent Hill Ministries, Forward Radio’s proud community partner, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club welcomed Tom “Fitz” Fitzgerald, senior staff attorney for Kentucky Resources Council (https://www.kyrc.org/), for the annual Kentucky General Assembly update. He shared what is happening in Frankfort this legislative session and what we can do as citizen activists working to build a healthier commonwealth.Fitz was Director of the Kentucky Resources Council from 1984 until October of 2021. KRC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization providing free legal, strategic, and policy assistance to individuals, organizations, and communities concerning environmental quality, resource extraction, energy, and utility issues. Fitz has been an adjunct professor of energy and environmental law at the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville since 1986. You can learn more about the Sierra Club and register for future monthly programs, like their March 21st program featuring Dr. David Wicks, of The Ohio River Way, at http://sierraclub.org/kentuckyAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Dr. Ted Smith, Director of the Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil at the Univ. of Louisville's Envirome Institute, spoke at the Louisville League of Women Voters Democracy in Action meeting on February 20, 2023. He presented the Institute's findings from monitoring Louisville's wastewater for the Covid-2 virus (with its many variants), as well as other pathogens, at various neighborhood sites throughout Louisville.
February 27th, 28st and 29nd Solutions to Violence features writer, historian and Louisvillian Hannah Drake. Hannah Drake is known for her penetrating social analyses and commanding presence at the microphone. Hannah is recognized for her (Un)Known Project, a multimedia installation, “On the Banks of Freedom”.
K.A. Owens interviews Tony Watson-former Chair of the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist And Political Repression. Tony shares his experiences within the Alliance. Recorded Friday February 24, 2023, 3PM
What are some of the bills relating to science and education being voted upon in the Kentucky House and Senate this year? The legislative session ends on March 30, so there is still time to let your representatives know your opinions. Then, learn the secret behind the 'self-healing' concrete made by ancient Romans. How can Roman concrete last for 2000 years? Finally, hear about the planets and constellations we can see in the night sky in March. Here's how to spot Jupiter and Venus!Thanks to the Kentuckians for Science Education and the Kentucky Academy of Science for their help with STEM bills in the KY Legislature: https://www.kyscience.org/state_legislative_issues_2023.php and https://kyscied.wordpress.com/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you a major highlight from the University of Louisville's 13th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference: Climate Change & Migration. We hear today from Ritu Bharadwaj, Principal Researcher and Team Leader, Governance of Risk, Climate Change Group, at the International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED). On February 20, 2023, Ritu spoke on "Climate Change, Migration and Vulnerability to Trafficking."This session covered how the impact of climate change and environmental degradation is deepening inequality, driving migration and creating vulnerability to modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour within borders and cross borders. She explained why this connection needs be acknowledged and treated with urgency and what actions are needed at the international, regional and national levels. Listen in to learn about: - What is modern slavery and is climate change a driver for modern slavery? - How is vulnerability to modern slavery linked to patterns of displacement and migration? - Understanding the drivers of modern slavery in context of climate change with case studies from South Asia and West Africa - Why should this issue be treated with urgency and what needs to be done to address this issue?Learn more at https://louisville.edu/womenscenter/signature-programs/human-trafficking-initiativeOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively continue their discussion - where's all the money going in our $4+ trillion healthcare industry that costs twice as much as other developed countries and delivers worse outcomes?
Our guest this week is St. Clair Detrick-Jules, a Brown University graduate who is a filmmaker and a new author. Her book 'My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood' debuts on September 28 and features essays by and photographs of Black women who have come to some deeper understandings about what their hair and how they wear it means to them.We talk to St. Clair about chemical treatments for Black hair and how they differ from the treatments white women know, how hair can play a role in mother/daughter relationships, and the important reason she wanted to create this book in the first place.When we recorded this episode, Black hair had recently made the news because of the International Swimming Federation’s ban on Soul Caps at the Tokyo Olympics which are made for Black swimmers with natural hair.You can find St. Clair on social media at @stclairdetrickjules or at her website www.mybeautifulblackhair.com.Books Mentioned in this Episode:1- My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood by St. Clair Detrick-Jules2- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination With the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson3- Litany for the Long Moment by Mary-Kim Arnold4- Water Street by Crystal Wilkinson5- Blackberries, Blackberries by Crystal WilkinsonShows/Films mentioned--1- Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)2- Good Hair ((2009 documentary)
ENERGY IS LIMITED. OUR WORLD WILL CHANGE. TRUSTED INSTITUTIONS ARE BLIND. THE REST IS DETAILS.My guest is Simon Michaux. Simon’s message is vital for understanding a future that is fast approaching, a future with limited energy, such that neither fossil fuels nor so-called renewable energy will be cheap or abundant as they are now. It’s not that we won’t have any energy, but at some point it’s going to be a great deal more expensive. When it becomes more expensive, that expense is going to ripple through the economy, such that we will have no choice but to live with an economy that is much different from what we have now, and much different than anything being predicted or promoted either by the advocates of unlimited fossil fuels or the advocates of so-called renewable energy.No one knows all the details, because the future is famously hard to predict. But half the fossil fuels we’ve ever used we’ve burnt in the last 30 years. How long can that go on? Previously we have seen an increase in fossil fuel usage nearly every year for hundreds of years. We are at or near the peak of fossil fuel consumption. And we are looking at a future of declining fossil fuel consumption. Our economy is not designed for declining energy consumption. It is designed for ever increasing energy consumption. So when fossil fuel energy starts declining, it will be a very different economy, different from the economy that we’ve always lived with and taken for granted.The party is going to be over in the foreseeable future. It’s just a question of when.It’s time for us to start preparing for the future as it will be, and not live according to the fantasies we are fed by Madison Avenue, Wall Street, Congress and the Military Industrial Complex. These institutions are all energy blind and they are going to be blind sided when our economy gets transformed from what it is to what it will be.Simon Michaux is able to tell you about this inevitable future that no one is talking about.His work is very well researched. So please look up Simon Michaux on YouTube or Google and go from there.
CLEAN VEHICLES, DIRTY EXTRACTIONNorth America could be a serious producer of lithium for electric vehicles. But at what cost?Thacker Pass in Nevada is being asked to help produce minerals for “clean” vehicles, owing to the site’s rich deposits of lithium, a.k.a., “white gold.” According to Wikipedia: “The Thacker Pass Lithium Mine is a proposed lithium … mining development project in Humboldt County, Nevada which is the largest known lithium deposit in the US, and one of the largest in the world.[5][6][7] The project site would cover 18,000 acres At full capacity it would produce 66,000 tons annually,[2][4][6] equivalent to 25% of the current (2021) demand for lithium globally. According to The Guardian: “Across the global lithium frontier, from Chile to the western United States and Portugal, environmental activists, indigenous communities and residents concerned about the threats to agricultural livelihoods are protesting over what they see as the greenwashing of destructive mining. Indeed, natural resource sectors, which include extractive activities like mining, are responsible for 90% of biodiversity loss and more than half of carbon emissions. One report estimates that the mining sector produces 100bn tons of waste every year. Extraction and processing are typically water- and energy-intensive, and contaminate waterways and soil.”(“The rush to ‘go electric’ comes with a hidden cost: destructive lithium mining” 6/14/21)According to InsideClimate News: “The opponents view lithium extraction as the latest gold rush, and fear that the desperation to abate the climate crisis is driving a race into avoidable environmental degradation. The flawed assumption behind the “clean energy transition,” they argue, is that it can maintain levels of consumption that are inherently unsustainable.”(“Plans To Dig the Biggest Lithium Mine in the US Face Mounting Opposition” 11-7-21)In this episode, I explore this story.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a chat with Brent Fryrear, a long-time champion of sustainability who wears many hats in Louisville. He has served as the Director of the Partnership for a Green City (http://partnershipforagreencity.org) since its founding in 2004. The Partnership is a sustainability collaboration between the four largest public institutions in Louisville: Metro Government, University of Louisville, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Jefferson Community & Technical College. Listen in and learn about what it is like to wrangle so many cats.We’ll also hear Brent’s thoughts on the new leadership in both Metro Government and the University of Louisville, where Brent chairs the university-wide Sustainability Council’s Planning & Administration Committee. We also discuss Brent’s experience teaching Sustainability courses at UofL, working with his new TA, Robin Frederick (Forward Radio’s former station manager!), and developing a SUST 101 Dual Credit program with JCPS.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.orgThe 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 we welcome special guest Rachel Harper to Perks. Rachel is on the faculty at Spalding University’s Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing in Lousiville, KY and is the author of three novels. Her most recent, The Other Mother, was published in 2022 and has racked up the accolades. It was named one of Amazon’s best books of 2022, was a Good Morning America buzz pick, and has been awarded the American Library Association’s Stonewall Book Award for Excellence in LGBTQIA fiction. We chat with Rachel about how her book is like an onion, with many layers to peel back and explore. While it deals with motherhood, it also deals with father-child relationships, identity, race, and how our past affects our present.You can find Rachel on Instagram @harpsincali and her website www.rachelmharper.comFor show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- The Other Mother by Rachel Harper2- This Side of Providence by Rachel Harper3- Brass Ankle Blues by Rachel Harper4- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah5- As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner6- The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner7- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver8- The Secret History by Donna Tartt9- Long ass books by Jonathan Franzen10- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry11- The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency) by Jordan Stratford12- Enola Holmes series by Nancy Springer13- Women Talk Money: Breaking the Taboo edited by Rebecca Walker14- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor15- The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elizabeth Tove Bailey16- Shutter by Ramona Emerson
DEFENDING BEEF, WITH NICOLETTE HAHN NIMANFor time immemorial, we have been taught that beef is bad for you and that cattle are bad for the land, the water and the climate. Nicolette Hahn Niman bought into that thinking and became a vegetarian as a college biology major active in environmental issues. As an environmental lawyer working for Waterkeeper Alliance, she explored the impact of concentrated animal feeding operations on water quality, while also getting to know “good” ranchers, one of whom, Bill Niman, she married. While still a vegetarian, she wrote the first edition of “Defending Beef: The Case for Sustainable Meat Production.”In this episode, we talk about the ecological and health reasons why beef can be good for you and cattle can be good for our environment, positively impacting water quality, as well as habitat for pollinators and birds.
GREENWASHING THE EXPLOITATION OF AFRICAOn December 13, 2022, US corporate leaders and representatives of the State Department met for three days with African leaders at the “US Africa Leaders Summit.”All of the rhetoric about clean energy, inclusion, equality, economic growth and meeting the challenges of the 21st century conceals a disturbing underlying reality … that the people of Africa will not benefit ecologically or economically from this massive exercise in “green” exploitation.On this episode, I draw from sources such as the New York Times, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, investigative reporters at The Grayzone and the website of a Bill Gates founded company that seeks to dig up $12 trillion in minerals, for the good of the planet and the climate, they say.
Don Henderson is a former healthcare administrative officer. He shares his perspective from an administrator's chair with Mike Flynn and Gene Shively
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with Betsy Ruhe, the new District 21 (South End) Metro Councilwoman. Betsy was elected to Metro Council in 2022. She currently serves as a member of the Parks & Sustainability Committee, the Planning & Zoning Committee, and the Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education Committee.Betsy Ruhe was born and raised in Louisville. She moved to the South End when she married her husband in 1991. She taught special needs children in Jefferson County Public Schools, until retiring in 2021. She was elected to Metro Council in November, 2022 and represents the neighborhoods of Beechmont, Wilder Park, Iroquois, Southside, Belmar, Preston Park, Sunshine Acres, My Old Kentucky Home, and the City of Lynnview. The District also includes the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and the Kentucky Exposition Center.Betsy earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Bellarmine in 2000 with endorsements in special education and environmental education, and had the honor of becoming the first graduate of the University of Louisville’s Masters in Sustainability program. She is the founder of Orchards of Beechmont, a public orchard on South Third St., and a founding member of the Friends of Iroquois Park. She has a passion for spending time outdoors and getting her hands dirty, and can often be found walking her dog in Iroquois Park or along Southern Parkway, enjoying the fresh air and picking up litter, doing her part to keep her neighborhood beautiful.Betsy Ruhe is a retired teacher and advocate for public green spaces, who says she will use her background in sustainability work to push for change as District 21’s Metro Council member. Ruhe was sworn in January 2023, taking over from Nicole George, who didn’t run for re-election and now oversees public health for Mayor Craig Greenberg’s administration. Learn more at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-21As 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
We discuss the largest labor strike in academia in US history. Then hear about the discovery of a Neanderthal family, Ice Age human footprints found in North America, the lost cities of the Amazon, drugs given to ancient Incan children prior to sacrifice, and a discussion of whether ancient Americans were mammoth hunters, or just mammoth scavengers. We talk about a surgery taking place in Borneo some 31,000 years ago, and the discovery of a long-lost wooden ship that sank in the Antartica back in 1914. Finally, hear an interview with Ameca, a realistic humanoid robot that was recently introduced to the public.'Bolero' (by Maurice Ravel) was performed by Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux and conducted by Ravel in 1930 (public domain).‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Listen to John Bunzl, founder of Simpol (Simultaneous Policy) and John Stewart, an evolutionary theorist and author of The Evolutionary Manifesto, as they explain how the Simpol method can work to solve the world's seemingly intractable problems such as Climate Change, nuclear war, Pandemics and other global issues.
K.A. Owens interviews Community Activist, Playwright, Scholar Michael Tee. Topic: Death of Tyree Nichols at the hands and feet of the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department.Recorded Thursday February 9, 2023, 2PM.
Alarmed by the growing mistrust between Republicans and Democrats in the aftermath of the 2016 election, a bipartisan group of Americans came together to create Braver Angels. The idea resonated with April Lawson.Lawson now leads Braver Angels’ Debate and Public Discourse Program. She designed Braver Angels Debates and has grown the program from its first debate to serving over 1,000 participants per month. She oversees a team of 50 volunteers and staff to administer all Braver Angels’ debate work and is lead voice in public-facing communications. Previously, she provided research and editing for David Brooks’ weekly columns at The New York Times. Most recently, she cofounded and served as the Associate Director for Brooks’ new Aspen Institute initiative, Weave: the Social Fabric Project. She has also worked at the U.S. Treasury Department, the New Haven Mayor’s Office, and as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. April grew up in Kansas, studied anthropology at Yale, and now lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Dan and her dog June.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverBooks Mentioned in this Episode--1- Dirtbag, Massachusetts by Isaac Fitzgerald2- Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone3- Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith4- Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck5- A Separate Peace by John Knowles6- Mystic River by Dennis Lehane7- Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession8- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry9- Love & Saffron by Kim Fay10- The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan11- Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane12- Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix13- Cackle by Rachel Harrison14- Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? by Lorrie Moore15- Doctors & Friends by Kimmery Martin16- The Eves by Grace Sammon17- Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier18- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt19- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See20- White Noise by Don DeLillo21- We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman22- Waiting For Birdy: A Year of Frantic Tedium, Neurotic Angst, and the Wild Magic of Growing a Family by Catherine Newman23- Atalanta by Jennifer Saint24- Ariadne by Jennifer Saint25- Everyone Knows Your Mother is A Witch by Rivka Galchen26- The Line Tender by Kate Allen27- Trespasses by Louis Kennedy28- The Red-Headed Pilgrim by Kevin Maloney29- Fieldwork: A Forager's Memoir by Aliana ReganPodcasts mentioned--The To Be Read podcastMovies/shows mentioned--1- Wildcat (no release date yet)2- Reality Bites (1994)3- Gattaca (1997)4- Mystic River (2003)5- White Noise (Netflix 2022)6- White Lotus (HBOMax 2021 - 2022)
Dr. Thomas Murphy joins me. He is an astrophysicist who hails from UC San Diego. He has spent his career pointing lasers at the moon to test Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. Now he worries that we have climate change all wrong. We misunderstand the causes. We misunderstand the solutions. And it's a symptom of much deeper ecological and societal problems.
Few Americans (North Americans) understand that the economic pressures pushing people northward from Latin America are caused by the United States itself and our oppressive policies relating to business, trade, agriculture, the military and policing. In this episode we look at the Biden White House's lame and arguably hypocritical attempt to address the root causes of migration from Central America.
Tom Lambert has PhD in public policy, urban and public affairs. His graduate courses include courses in economics as well as courses in statistics. Dr. Lambert has published mostly in economics and public policy journals and is currently with both the economics and equine administration programs at University of Louisville. He is involved in the University of Louisville equine program as an economist who mostly analyzes the equine industries. Dr. Lambert has taught for Jefferson Community and Technical College, Indiana University Southeast and Northern Kentucky University and now teaches at University of Louisville. For the last 20 years Tom Lambert has taught at the aforementioned universities in the areas of economics, public policy and statistics. Dr. Lambert began his teaching career in remedial math in 1983.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, discusses the need for culture change with Eloisa Lewis, a climate scientist and founder of the think tank New Climate Culture (https://www.newclimateculture.com/). Eloisa has spent the past decade living in urban centers, on farms, homesteads, artist residencies, eco-villages, communes, schools, tiny houses, squats, and tents to help communities become more resilient and resistant to disasters through education. She travels the world teaching communities about the symbiotic built environment and how to rebuild their internal and external structures to be regenerative environments that boost biodiversity and are resilient to disasters. Learn more about Eloisa at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloisa-alena-lewis/. Read her response to Politico's inquiry about what sustainability means: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-game/2022/12/21/how-the-sustainability-experts-define-sustainability-00074966As 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Carla Wallace, local activist and organizer, has devoted much of her life to advancing civil and human rights in Kentucky. She is co-founder of the Fairness Campaign and of LSURJ (Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice). Here, she focuses on building coalitions by finding areas of commonality among diverse populations and by meeting people where they're at in their lives.
K.A. Owens interviews Community Activist Denita Wright about Community Redevelopment and Neighborhood Associations.Recorded Friday February 3, 2023, 1PM.
Do you know what a Black Hole sounds like? What about a salamander that can fly or a goldfish that can drive? We also discuss the effect of social media and screen time on emotional health, and how the COVID pandemic is different than the Bubonic Plague and Cholera pandemics in terms of their effect on the income gap between rich and poor. How does increased school spending affect student achievement? Are pre-Kindergarten programs really worth it? All in Part-2 of our 'Year in Science' show. Finally, Scott Miller tells us how to see Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), Mars, Venus, Jupiter, a planetary conjunction, constellations, and the Orion Nebula.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you a special conversation with Lane Boldman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, the voice for the environment in Frankfort. This conversation was hosted by the University of Louisville's Sustainability Council at their biweekly, public, online Sustainability Roundtable on January 31, 2023. The Sustainability Roundtable series is held on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm, and you can always find the link to join and information about upcoming speakers at http://louisville.edu/sustainability. On January 31st, Lane led a discussion of bills before the 2023 Kentucky Legislature that are of concern for those interested in sustainability and how citizens can effectively lobby their legislators to impact our policy landscape. See follow-up resources online at http://kyconservation.org/legislative-resources-2023You can watch a recording of Lane's seminar and see her slides at https://cardmaillouisville-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/jmmog001_louisville_edu/ETQLQWnlZS1NiXISiXYgeIgBDZQ-EBjA_sSGty8RiMwgpQ?e=CfacbzOn Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Our guest this week, Jayne Moore Waldrop traded legal briefs of a law practice for her writing journals in an MFA program. Her first book, Drowned Town, is a novel in linked stories about the families who lost their homes in the 1960s when President Kennedy announced the creation of Land Between the Lakes, a national recreation area that resulted from damning several rivers and taking land from residents through eminent domain. Jayne explores what the meaning of home becomes when one’s home is now underwater. Her book was selected as one of the best southern books of 2021 by the Southern Review of Books.Jayne has changed gears once again, this time to tell a picture book story for children titled A Journey in Color: The Art of Ellis Wilson about one of the great artists of the Harlem Renaissance, native Kentuckian Ellis Wilson, who won two Guggenheim Fellowships but has been virtually unknown in his home state. Jayne teamed up with acclaimed Nashville artist Michael McBride to create a book that helps give Wilson his due but also inspire children to follow their dreams.And stay tuned to our social media accounts because we will be giving away one hardback copy of Jayne’s novel Drowned Town for one lucky winner.You can find Jayne on her website https://www.jaynemoorewaldrop.com and social media on Instagram @jaynemoorewaldrop and FB Jayne Moore Waldrop, Author.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books Mentioned In This Episode:1- Drowned Town by Jayne Moore Waldrop2- A Journey in Color: The Art of Ellis Wilson by Jayne Moore Waldrop and illustrated by Michael McBride3- The Rabbit Hutch. by Tess Gunty4- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout5- These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant6- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver7- David Copperfield by Charles Dickens8- Lark Ascending by Silas House9- Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr10- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakFilms mentioned--1- So Much to Paint (A documentary on the work of Ellis Wilsonhttps://education.ket.org/resources/ellis-wilson-much-paint/Nonprofit mentioned:International Book Project - https://intlbookproject.org/
Derrick Jensen thinks industrial civilization is inherently unsustainable. This sets him apart from the endless chorus of environmental "leaders" who are trying to "save civilization."Derrick's work is permeated with a reverence for life. His life's work can be summarized as follows: "This way of life is going to end. And when it does, I'd rather there be more of the world left rather than less."
What the climate movement needs is a commitment to certain principles and ethics. If we don't treat people right, technology will not save us. If we cannot prioritize the well being of people and our nonhuman relatives, then it won't matter how clever we are.In this episode, I go through the Green Party's Economic Bill of Rights, part of its Green New Deal.Then I share Hart's seven climate principles, including a commitment to ethics, a commitment to human flourishing and a transition to an economy of care, away from an economy of production.
Dr. Pam Gronemeyer discusses with Kay Tillow her work organizing Medicare For All ballot initiatives in Illinois townships
Solutions to Violence features Francesco Da Vinci. Francesco Da Vinci is a photographer, writer, and cosmologist. He is the author of I Refuse to Kill: My Path to Nonviolent Action in the 1960s. His background also includes motion picture and television photography as well as supplying images for more than 40 major publications including Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Dance Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and LIFE Magazine.Da Vinci is a peace activist, journalist, public speaker and professor of sociology.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, fills the studio with friends from the one of Forward Radio’s proud Community Partners, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow). In studio this week are Madeline Marchal, Soil Technician at Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District (http://jeffcd.org/); Von Barnes with Kentuckiana Backyard Farms (https://www.instagram.com/kentuckianabf) who is now a Kentucky State University Urban Ag Extension Agent for Jefferson County; and Amelia Baylon, the Urban Agriculture Sustainability Coordinator for Common Earth Gardens at Catholic Charities of Louisville (https://cclou.org/common-earth-gardens/ or https://www.instagram.com/commonearth/)Get involved in the Coalition’s Winter Orchard Brigade to learn about proper fruit tree pruning and to help maintain some of our community orchards! Upcoming dates include:Sunday, 2/05, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Lots of Food (1647 Portland Ave)Friday, 2/10, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Americana Community Center (4801 Southside Dr)Friday, 2/17, 2:00pm-5:00pm, UofL Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W Bloom St)Friday, 2/24, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Shawnee People's Garden (536 N 44th St)Saturday, 3/04, 9:00am-12:00pm, Opportunity Corner (636 S 18th St)Learn more and sign-up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aeaf2aaafcc25-winter#/Learn more and get tickets for TEDxBellarmine on February 3rd, where Von will be sharing his story of how he got into agriculture, at https://www.bellarmine.edu/conferences-and-events/tedx/Find information about the Kentucky Black Farmers Conference in March at https://cfaky.org/2023-kentucky-black-farmer-conference/To subscribe to Von Barnes' Urban Ag newsletter, contact him at Von.Barnes@kysu.eduAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Andrew Owen, who replaces Bill Hollander as 9th District Louisville Metro Councilman, discusses his hopes, ideas and strategies for making Louisville a more efficiently-run city, a city that is more responsive to its constituents, and one that builds on its and other cities' success stories.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverBooks mentioned in this episode:1- Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson2- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak3- His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman4- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson5- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card6- Happenings by Annie Ernaux7- The Most Precious Substance on Earth by Shashi Bhat8- Lucia by Alex Pheby9- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi10- American Ghost: A Family's Haunted Past in the Desert Southwest by Hannah Nordhaus11- Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman12- Spare by Prince Harry13- Storyteller by Dave Grohl14- Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia15- Gallant by VE Schwab16- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab17- The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard18- Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen19- Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen20- Sewer by Jessica Leigh Hester21- The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson22- The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater23- I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle24- Legends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeArticles mentioned--Prince Harry has decided it just doesn't matter by Erin Keanehttps://erinkeane.substack.com/p/prince-harry-has-decided-it-justShows/mentioned mentioned--1- His Dark Materials (HBOMax)2- The Pale Blue Eye (Netflix)3- The Watcher (Netflix)4- Derry Girls (Netflix)5- All Quiet on the Western Front (Netflix)
The Green New Deal has been a big topic of discussion in relation to climate. I used to be a big supporter, but then I found out how solar and wind power actually work and all the ecological devastation they cause, and I changed my mind. I also learned the profound impact that ecosystems and water cycles have on climate and how we could restore our ecosystems and water cycles largely by changing how we do our farming. I've also observed that most fossil fuel use does not contribute to human well being, so why are we continuing to increase our fossil fuel usage by growing the economy and pretending that so-called renewable energy will reduce fossil fuels, which it won't, I've concluded. Please have a listen.
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the 2023 Kentucky Conservation Committee’s Annual Legislative Summit, which was held in Frankfort on January 22nd. Today we bring you the Keynote Presentation by our newest U.S. representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district, Morgan McGarvey, succeeding Rep. John Yarmuth. Rep. McGarvey was formerly a member of the Kentucky Senate representing the 19th district and has been in Washington, DC just a few weeks. We also hear from Jordan Haedtler, a consultant with the Sunrise Project (https://sunriseproject.org/) on the attack on Socially Responsible Investing that is taking place both nationally and right here in Kentucky. Founded in Australia in 2012, The Sunrise Project is a global network of changemakers who believe in the power of social movements to change the world. They are passionate about building networks who can drive the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy to reduce greenhouse pollution and create a healthy and prosperous future for everyone.See follow-up resources online at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-resources-2023On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
This week marks the 300th edition of Sustainability Now! and, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to welcome back into the studio his very first guest from April 2017, Chris Glasser with Streets For People (https://twitter.com/Streets4Peeps , https://www.streetsforpeople.org). S4P’s mission is to “transform Louisville’s streets and neighborhoods into vibrant, active, inviting places,” and on today’s program we will discuss all of the ways the organization is currently pushing for that vision.We discuss: •The need for a Louisville Metro Department of Transportation (DOT) to set priorities and coordinate complex projects so we can actually implement what gets funded (like downtown two-way projects!)•Renewed statewide attention for the need to legalize Automated Traffic Enforcement in Kentucky, with a new automated enforcement bill filed January 4th by Rep. Rachel Roarx (D-38) at the start of the KY General Assembly.•A reformed Speed Hump Policy for Louisville;•An All-Way Stop Policy for urban neighborhood streets;•Why we need to shift the existing SHIFT Scoring for KYTC Projects to new criteria for allocating highway funds;•The potential for an E-Bike Rebate from APCD;•The need for a Roadway Modernization Fund for Louisville to invest in Intelligent Transportation Systems; •The vision for a Waterfront Parkway multiuse path on Campbell St connecting Paristown Pointe to Waterfront Park; and•The stupidity of the state Tourism Board’s new proposal for a car tunnel to the Fairgrounds when what we really need is a Summer Transit Network with two high-frequency bus lines that connect the city’s primary tourist attractions during a six-month period from April to September;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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Ryan Busse is A former firearms executive who pulls back the curtain on America's multibillion-dollar gun industry, exposing how it fostered extremism and racism, radicalizing the nation and bringing cultural division to a boiling point. As an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and conservationist–all things that the firearms industry was built on–Ryan Bussy chased a childhood dream and built a successful career selling millions of firearms for one of America’s most popular gun companies. But blinded by the promise of massive profits, the gun industry abandoned its self-imposed decency in favor of hardline conservatism and McCarthyesque internal policing, sowing irreparable division in our politics and society. That drove Busse to do something few other gun executives have done: he's ending his 30-year career in the industry to show us how and why we got here. Published in 2013, Ryan Busse’s book, Gunfight. The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America is an insider’s call-out, of a wild, secretive, and critically important industry.
K.A. Owens interviews Andy Veach-concerned citizen - about Moore versus Harper, a case before the United States Supreme Court. The issue is- does the state legislature have the right to control all elections without the intervention of local and state Judges.Recorded Thursday January 19, 2023
This week we chat with Tracy Clark, an author whose latest book Hide is set in Chicago and features a seasoned black female police detective who has joined a new precinct and not only has to navigate a new professional network but also solve a recent murder on the waterfront.This is Tracy's fifth novel but the first in this new series featuring detective Harriet Foster. By day Tracy is a puzzle editor for a Chicago newspaper which is perfect for her role as a writer of crime fiction creating puzzles for her protagonists and readers to figure out.You can find Tracy Clark on social media on Instagram @tpclakr2000, on FB at Tracy Clark and on her website https://tracyclarkbooks.com/For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverBooks mentioned in this episode:1- Hide by Tracy Clark2- The Nightmare Man by JH Markert3- Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys4- Her Name is Knight series by Yasmin Angoe5- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus6-The Ninja's Oath (Lily Wong series) by Tori Eldridge7- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens8- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens9- David Copperfield by Charles Dickens10- American Fever by Dur e Aziz AlmnaAuthors mentioned:1- Sarah Paretsky 2- Sue Grafton3- Agatha Christie4- Valerie Wilson Wesley5- Barbara NeelyMovies mentioned--1- Thin Man series2- Bowery Boys movies
We will address the problem of climate change only if and when we understand how we are governed. We will understand how we are governed only if we understand the rhetoric that powerful institutions use against us. In this episode, we look at the rhetoric of the Republican Party, by studying the national party's platform. We will find that there is a huge gap between the rhetoric and the reality.
This is a talk Ruth Newman gave at Clifton Universalist Unitarian Church in 2017 in preparation for the launch of a new radio show she was calling Reach Out in the Darkness.
How should we respond to the latest conspiracies and misinformation about the COVID19 vaccine? Then, we start reviewing the top science stories of 2022. Hear about James Lovelock and Richard Leakey who both passed away last year. Then hear about volcanoes, purple tomatoes, lunar agriculture, electrical communication in fungi, a 30,000-year-old frozen mammoth, ancient DNA, and the largest bacteria ever seen. We will continue our list on a future episode.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Dr. Corinne Frugoni with the California Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program discusses the privatization of the Medicare program.
Dr. Jess Wright continues the conversation about treating mental illness with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, highlights the fact that January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month with our guest, Dr. Theresa Hayden, Treasurer of the People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of Kentucky (http://pathcoalitionofky.org). Their mission is to foster awareness, one step at a time, by educating and equipping everyone to understand, identify and reduce the risk of human trafficking through educational programming. Led by a Board of Directors, PATH works with academic, community, and faith-based organizations in an effort to raise awareness. PATH offers educational sessions on Human Trafficking 101, Digital Safety for Youth and Young Adults, and other topics related to understanding the impacts of human trafficking in modern day society. PATH was born in 2013 when a few Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) began a public prayer service during Derby Week because of the SCN Corporate Stance against Human Trafficking. Officially designated as a 501(c)3 in 2015, PATH strives to become the leading education and awareness organization in Kentucky regarding human trafficking. In January, 2010 the President dedicated the month of January to raising awareness about the different forms of human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, and educating people about this crime and how to spot it. Media coverage in Louisville around the 1st Saturday of May invariably includes a reference to sexual human trafficking incidents. While it is important the public be informed this type of criminal activity occurs in our backyard, it is more important they be informed that it occurs year-round and that trafficking includes more than just sexual based incidents. Calculate your own Slavery Footprint at https://slaveryfootprint.org/ PATH is co-sponsoring a Cross-Cultural Hospitality Training with La Casita Center, Thursday, January 19th, 11am-1pm, online (Register by Tuesday, Jan. 17th at http://bit.ly/3V0m3WH) - a training focused on cultural sensitivity for those providing services to a diverse and multicultural audience, including info on local cultural awareness, and tools for best practices based on the first-hand experience of a local non-profit for the immigrant and Latinx community.* UofL will be hosting a Human Trafficking 101 Workshop on Tuesday, January 24th, 5-7pm, online. Join the UofL Women's Center and the PATH Coalition of KY for an interactive workshop on human trafficking and prevention. Learn more an find the link to register at http://louisville.edu/sustainabilityAs 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews longtime community and political activist Larry Hovekamp. Larry shares with us the history of city county merger in Louisville/Jefferson County Kentucky.Recorded Friday January 13, 2023. 2PM
On today's program we bring you a special conversation recorded on January 5, 2023 with authors Madeline Ostrander and Bill McKibben. It's an engaging conversation about life in America in a time of climate disaster and unruliness; and how we're building resilience and re-examining the nature of home. •Environmental science journalist, Madeline Ostrander, is author of the new book "At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Planet" (https://madelineostrander.com/)•Long-time climate activist and author, Bill McKibben, has released a new book "The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened" (http://billmckibben.com/). Read Bill McKibben's recent article in The New Yorker on the Inflation Reduction Act:https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/from-climate-exhortation-to-climate-execution The conversation was moderated by Valerie Schloredt from Yes! Magazine (https://www.yesmagazine.org), and was hosted by Elders Climate Action (http://eldersclimateaction.org) and Third Act (https://thirdact.org), which is organizing a Dis-credit Bad Banks Day of Action on 3-21-23 (https://thirdact.org/national-day-of-action/).
Today’s Solutions to Violence program is the second in at two-part series that features April Lawson.April Lawson now leads Braver Angels’ Debate and Public Discourse Program. She designed Braver Angels Debates and has grown the program from its first debate to serving over 1,000 participants per month. She oversees a team of 50 volunteers and staff to administer all Braver Angels’ debate work and is lead voice in public-facing communications. Braver Angles is an organization designed to diminish the discourse and the political division that exist in the U.S. today. Previously, she provided research and editing for David Brooks’ weekly columns at The New York Times. Most recently, she cofounded and served as the Associate Director for Brooks’ new Aspen Institute initiative, Weave: The Social Fabric Project. She has also worked at the U.S. Treasury Department, the New Haven Mayor’s Office, and as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. April grew up in Kansas, studied anthropology at Yale, and now lives in Washington, D.C.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.Books Mentioned in This Episode:1- The Mist by Ragnar Jónasson2- Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson3- Who is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht4- Burial Rites by Hannah Kent5- Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys6- The Island of Adventure by Enid Blyton7- How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Pryor8- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman9- A Polar Affair: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Love Lives of Penguins by Lloyd Spencer Davis10- The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty11- Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward12- Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank13- The Snowchild by Eowyn Ivey14- The Raven and the Reindeer by T. Kingfisher15- Midnight in Everwood by Maria Kuzniar16- Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume17- The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley18- Bellwether Rhapsody by Kate Racculia19- The Fires by Sigrídur Hagalín Björnsdóttir20- Octavian Nothing: The Pox Party (The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation #1) by M. T. Anderson21- Slave Nation: How Slavery United the Colonies and Sparked the American Revolution by Alfred Blumrosen22- Snow by John Banville23- The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales edited by Maria Tatar24- A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow25- Excellent Women by Barbara Pym26- The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston27- Braineater Jones by Stephen KozeniewskiShows mentioned--Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix)Articles mentioned--Invisible Evidence by Jo Marchant (Smithsonian Vol 53, No 6 )
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, gets sunny about our city’s energy future with Sam Avery and Margaret Stewart from REAL, the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (https://renewableenergylouisville.org/). Tune in to learn about REAL’s work to hold the city accountable for implementing Metro Council’s Resolution that lays out an immediate goal of 100% renewable electricity for city government operations by 2030, or about 100M kwh, $12M/year, or 84MW. We discuss ways the city can achieve this goal, some obstacles in the way, and what role LG&E might play in all of this. We’ll also give you a sneak preview of REAL’s upcoming quarterly event this week:REAL Good News: A Solar Farm for Louisville?Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 7:00-8:30pm, on ZoomA solar power installation in Louisville could go a long way to meeting the city’s renewable energy goal. A virtual event on Wednesday will explore how that could become a reality as “REAL Good News” holds its ninth in a series of quarterly public Zoom meetings aimed at making sure Louisville implements its green energy goals. In 2020 the Metro Council passed a resolution to move the city’s operations to 100% clean renewable electricity by 2030. That resolution also sets a goal of 100% clean energy for the entire Louisville community by 2040. Wednesday's event will feature a description of a solar project that’s underway in Hart County, and the steps required to build a similar project in Louisville. Speakers will include Rob Kalbouss, project manager for the Thoroughbred Solar Installation in Hart County, and Julie Donna, climate justice organizer with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. Music by Louisville musician and activist John Gage will open and close the event. People attending will also learn about how to attend Metro Council meetings to speak in favor of implementing Louisville's clean energy resolution. The three sponsoring organizations are 100%REAL, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, and the Christian Action group of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Register and learn more at https://renewableenergylouisville.org/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Today we are talking with Canadian filmmaker Julia Barnes about her movie, “Bright Green Lies: How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It.”
We talk about seven kinds of rest and the ways to get it. We also talk about ways to achieve your best intellectual self in 2023!
We got together on the first day of 2023 to review our top books of 2022 and we’re already busy reading books to discuss this year. Time was too short to talk about all of our favorite books but you can see a full list of our 5 star reads from 2022 as well as a list of all the books we mention in this episode on our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com.Our year in review episode is always fun because we ask our guests from the past 12 months to tell us about their favorite book. It brings back great memories to hear all their voices again.Books mentioned in this episode:1- Babel by RF Kuang2- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune3- The Stone Loves the World by Brian Hall4- I Should Be Extremely Happy in Your Company by Brian Hall5- Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman6- Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone7- The Marmalade Diaries by Ben Aitken8- The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin9- Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia10- Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms11- Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch 12- Odin’s Child by Siri Pettersen 13- The Monsters of Rookhaven by Padraig Kenny14- The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborthy15- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab16- Gallant by VE Schwab17- The Nightmare Man by JH Markert18- Devolution by Max Brooks19- Leech by Hiron Ennes20- Finna by Nino Cipri21- Defect by Nino Cipri22- Morning Glory Milking Farm (Cambric Creek) by CM Nascosta22- Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek) by CM Nascosta23- How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith24- The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green25- Pleading Out: How Plea Bargaining Creates a Permanent Criminal Class by Dan Canon26- Ban This Book by Alan Gratz27- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness28- Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk29- The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo30- The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera31- When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller32- The Storyteller - Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl33- The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple by Ben Aitken34- What’s So Funny? A Cartoonist’s Memoir by David Sipress35- Girl at War by Sara Nović 36- Haven by Emma Donoghue37- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus38- Champagne Widows (Veuve Clicquot) by Rebecca Rosenberg39- The Guncle by Steven Rowley40 - Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka41- Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen E. Kirby42- Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham43- How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder44- The Dance of Time: The Origins of the Calendar by Michael Judge45- Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet46- Thistlefoot by Jenna Rose NethercottMovie - Nightmare Alley ( 2022)App - Storygraph
What can scientists do to fend off nuclear war? Are there inherited genes that provide resistance to diseases that cause pandemics (like the Bubonic Plague)? What meteor showers, planets and constellations can we see in the sky in January, 2023?Dave Robinson, Mary Williams and J Scott Miller fill you in. Here is the link to the article about nuclear disarmament: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf2194. Here is the article about the Bubonic Plague: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05349-x.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
To welcome in the New Year and get you started down a better path in 2023, on this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, tries to get at the roots of our future fulfillment with Chris Isgrigg. Once a farmer in rural Kentucky, Chris Isgrigg is now a practicing psychotherapist in Louisville. He’s thought deeply about the relationships that weave each of us to each other and to the more-than-human world and has integrated the natural world meaningfully into his therapeutic approach. Our goal today is to invite you to nurture your relationships with the other-than-humans in our world. We explore reasons for avoiding the term “nature” and start our conversation with the definition of culture from Navajo elder Pat McCabe/Woman Stands Shining: "Culture is the Earth expressing Herself through human beings in a particular place." This conversation is so rich. You won’t want to miss it and wend with our wishes for you going into 2023: May you be happy, healthy and whole, May you have love, warmth and affection, May you be protected from harm and free from fear, May you be alive, engaged and joyful...may you experience inner peace and easeYou can get in touch with Chris at deeplyrootedcounseling@gmail.com and learn more about his counseling practice, Deeply Rooted Counseling at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/chris-isgrigg-louisville-ky/156084If you’d like to hear more from Chris, check out his appearance on Kyle Kramer's “Earth & Spirit” podcast 7-31-22 https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/relationships-of-respect-and-reciprocity-chris-isgrigg-on-healing-and-wholeness-for-individuals-and-culture/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.orgThe 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 crew talks about the latest movie, Wakanda Forever, and the social and geopolitical themes of the movie with a critical analysis
Dr. Craig Woodson is a musicologist, Historian and biological relative of the famous African American historian and founder of Black History month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Craig Woodson explains how the Caucasian Woodson family became biological relatives of the African American Woodson family. Craig Woodson also explains how apologies and asking for forgiveness lead to reconciliation with the African American Woodson family. Finally, Craig Woodson explains how drums, originally created by Africans, led to the invention of the American Drum Set and how music help create a common bond between white Americans and African Americans.
Carrie and I are taking a much needed holiday break. We will be back in Mid-January with all new episodes.Until then, we have some replay episodes.New Year’s Eve is just a few days away and often we think of toasting with a glass of sparkly at the stroke of midnight. Historical fiction writer Rebecca Rosenberg’s love of wine and sparkling wine in particular took her on travels to France to visit the great wine houses. And one of the things she discovered was the huge influence women had on the wine and sparkling wine industry. That inspired her to write Champagne Widows, a novel about Madame Clicquot, France’s first lady of wine from Napoleon’s time. In fact you may be toasting in 2023 with a glass of Clicquot wine as it is still one of the premier sparkling wines today. Rebecca will continue the series this coming March with the story of Madame Pommery who lived in the 1860s but changed the way we think of champagne today.Cheers everyone!Part of what drew us to this week’s author, Rebecca Rosenberg, was the cool cover of her historical fiction novel, Champagne Widows. But as we read the book, we realized it was a pretty fascinating story of a young widow, Madame Clicquot, who essentially revolutionized champagne production in France during the Napoleonic years.Rebecaa has written two other historical fiction novels but Champagne Widows is the first in a series about the trailblazing women of wine in France in the 19th century. As a champagne historian, Rebecca decided these stories needed to be told. She gave us a lot of the background on champagne and Madame Clicquot when we spoke to her. And reading Rebecca’s book right around New Year’s gave Amy all the excuse she needed to splurge on a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and share it with me to toast in 2022.Book mentioned in this episode:1- Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg2- The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage3- The Last Duel by Eric Jager4- Witcher series by Andrezj Sapkowski5- Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift6- Nancy Drew series7- One Thousand and One Nights8- Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell9- Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak10- Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker11- Gold Digger: The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor by Rebecca Rosenberg12- The Secret Life of Mrs. London by Rebecca Rosenberg13- Champagne Widows: Madame Pommery by Rebecca Rosenberg (coming in 2023)14- Mordew by Alex Pheby15- The Huntress by Kate Quinn16- The Alice Network by Kate Quinn17- Anxious People by Fredrik Backman18- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman19- Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules VerneShows/movies mentioned--1- After Party (Apple+)2- The Power of the Dog (Netflix)3- The Last Duel (Hulu)4- Witcher (Netflix)You can find Rebecca Rosenberg at her website www.rebecca-rosenberg.com.Follow us on Facebook at The perks of Being a Book Lover or on Instagram at @perksof beingabookoverpod to see what we're up to.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
How does the media really work? They want us to think they are fearlessly challenging power. In reality, they are subservient to power. They want us to think that the media is a "self-correcting" system. In reality, they perpetuate whatever errors are useful to their masters.In this episode, I look at the "Propaganda Model" as set forth by Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky in their classic media analysis, "Manufacturing Consent".In that model, five filters govern the quality, quantity, extent and frequency of coverage given to any particular issue. Those filters are: 1) the ownership of the media2) the sponsors of the media3) allegiance to powerful sources4) something called "flack" and 5) the religion of anti-communism, and other powerful ideologies that control the public discourse.If we are to solve the problem of climate change and other important environmental problems, we must understand who shapes news coverage and how it all works.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, gathers friends around the microphones for the second half of a two-part conversation about the threats posed by the proposed LG&E gas pipeline through Bullitt Co. This week’s guests: Rev. Elisa Owen, Executive Director of Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light, KIPL (http://kentuckyipl.org); Wallace McMullen, one of the founding members of PPL Shareholders for Economic Democracy; and Danica Novgorodoff, artist, writer, and mother of young kids who has been involved in protesting Wall Street's financing of fossil fuel extraction with 350Brooklyn (and is still involved as a co-lead of the Stop the Money Pipeline working group) and Sunrise Kids (a group of parents with babies and toddlers, a branch of Sunrise Movement). She's also working on a graphic novel about youth climate activists, and is on the board of the Cofan Survival Fund, which supports the indigenous Cofán people in the Ecuadorian Amazon so they can protect their million acres of rainforest from mining and oil pollution. She recently joined KFTC's energy justice group (http://kftc.org).The focus of this week’s conversation is on the broader threats posed by the pipeline in terms of contributions to the global climate crisis, the legal precedents, and the future of our children. We’ll give you an update on the thicket of litigation that this proposal has generated, and share some faith-based perspectives on the issue. Learn more about the issue and how to get involved at http://savebernheimnow.org/The timing of this conversation is critical. LGE-KU is taking Bernheim to court to condemn their property and the court date is January 10, 2023. Bernheim is using its scarce resources to fight this aggression, but the need your help. Here’s what you can do:• Spread the word with a new “Save Bernheim Now!” yard sign available at the All Peoples Justice Center - email justicecenter@allpeoplesuu.com• Sign the new petition at https://bernheim.org/forestunderthreat/pipeline/?id=tog-contain2• Make a special donation to Bernheim’s “Land Protection Fund” to help pay for legal fees at http://bernheim.org• Join weekly protest gatherings – bring your signs, dress in costume, just come! Fridays at noon in front of LG&E, 220 W. Main, coming up on January 6th.• Write a letter to PPL and LG&E: Vsorgi@pplweb.com; john.crockett@lge-ku.comFor more, watch the Save Bernheim Now! event held at All People's Church on December 4, 2022 at https://youtu.be/ANi0Kdd_Bts 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
K.A. Owens interviews author, activist, playwright Michael T. about the political context of the movie "Black Panther - Wakanda Forever".Recorded Thursday December 22, 2022, 2PM.
Carrie and I are taking a much needed holiday break. We will be back in Mid-January with all new episodes.Until then, enjoy some replay episodes.This week we have a replay of our interview with the New York Times best-selling humorist Andrew Shaffer, author of the Obama Biden mystery series. He spoke with us in 2020 about his book Secret Santa, a 80’s horror satire about an office holiday party. Shaffer has a new book out called Feel The Bern, the first in his Bernie Sanders mystery series. We all probably need a good laugh right about now and our guest this week, humorist Andrew Shaffer, is the one to provide it. Andrew is the New York Times best-selling author of the Obama Biden series, a buddy detective mystery series which includes Hope Never Dies and Hope Rides Again. His new book that comes out in November is called Secret Santa and is a clash of the holidays ; Halloween and Christmas; a comedic book that combines horror and holiday vibes about a holiday office party gone bad. He is the author of 11 books in several genres but says that humor is the theme that ties all his books together.Andrew talks to us about why he goes back to his comfort reads during the pandemic, why he thinks satire makes the medicine of heavy topics go down a little easier, and why he looks to the past for inspiration for book ideas even when there are so many crazy things in 2020 to poke fun at. He also tells us a pretty hysterical story about the worst job he ever had.Books Mentioned in This Episode:1- Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer2- Hope Rides Again by Andrew Shaffer3- Secret Santa by Andrew Shaffer4- Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love by Andrew Shaffer5- Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin (aka Andrew Shaffer)6- Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L.. James7- The Day of the Donald by Andrew Shaffer8- Jack Reacher series by Lee Child9- A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift10- Normal People by Sally Rooney11- Solutions & Other Problems by Allie Brosh12- Hyperbole & a Half by Allie Brosh13- True Grit by Charles Portis14- Riot Most Uncouth by Daniel Friedman15- Literary Rogues: A Scandalous History of Wayward Authors by Andrew Shaffer
Matt Taibbi wrote "Hate, Inc." as a theory of how the media really works, as opposed to how we think it works, or how the media wants us to think about how it works. Not like it was the good old days, but there was a time when the news media tried to appeal to the broadest possible audience. You wanted to not be at one extreme or the other. You wanted to hit the ball down the middle, to use a golf analogy. Then along came cable news. Fox News targeted conservative audiences. Then MSNBC and CNN targeted liberal audiences. If you're only talking to one group or the other, your job is to make them hate one another, because that's how you get readers, viewers, clicks, etc.Please join me in this discussion.
Hear the last part of our interview with Dr. Frederick 'Fritz' K. Hilton, of the University of Louisville Medical School. This time he discusses his career as both a scientist and an artist. To hear the first two installments of our talk with this fascinating scientist visit: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/bench-talk-a-life-of-art-and-science-dr-frederick-k-hilton-part-1-nov-21-2022 and https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/bench-talk-early-in-vitro-ferilizaton-frederick-hilton-part-2-december-sky-dec-5-2022?in=wfmp-forward-radio/sets/bench-talk-the-week-in-science#t=0:00 . To view some of his paintings: https://www.koreartgallery.com/fredrick-fritz-hiltonAlso, hear about 'Slow Birding' from Dr. Joan Strassman of Washington University-St. Louis. Thanks to the Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast for this excerpt: https://grokscience.wordpress.com/2022/11/09/slow-birding/‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadi…ef=page_internal
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, gathers friends around the microphones for the first half of a two-part conversation about the threats posed to Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest and its neighbors by the proposed LG&E gas pipeline through Bullitt Co. This week’s guests: Deborah Potts Novgorodoff, with PPL Shareholders for Energy Democracy, is part of a broad coalition of Kentucky environmental groups working to stop LG&E's pipeline (http://savebernheimnow.org/); Kimberly Brown is an adjacent landowner and part of a generational farm family that would be impacted by the pipeline; and Mark Wourms is Executive Director of Bernheim (http://bernheim.org/forestunderthreat). The focus of this week’s conversation is on the immediate threats posed by the pipeline to Bernheim, ecological habitat, the Cedar Grove corridor, and to surrounding landowners. Next week, we’ll address the broader issues and climate change concerns with three different guests. The timing of this conversation is critical. LGE-KU is taking Bernheim to court to condemn their property and the court date is January 10, 2023. Bernheim is using its scarce resources to fight this aggression, but the need your help. Here’s what you can do:• Spread the word with a new “Save Bernheim Now!” yard sign available at the All Peoples Justice Center - email justicecenter@allpeoplesuu.com• Sign the new petition at https://bernheim.org/forestunderthreat/pipeline/?id=tog-contain2• Make a special donation to Bernheim’s “Land Protection Fund” to help pay for legal fees at http://bernheim.org• Join weekly protest gatherings – bring your signs, dress in costume, just come! Fridays at noon in front of LG&E, 220 W. Main, coming up on December 23rd and January 6th.• Write a letter to PPL and LG&E: Vsorgi@pplweb.com; john.crockett@lge-ku.comFor more, watch the Save Bernheim Now! event held at All People's Church on December 4, 2022 at https://youtu.be/ANi0Kdd_Bts 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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Each season we like to speak to someone from an independent bookstore, but this can be especially challenging during the December holiday shopping crush. We’re very glad Amanda Zirn Hudson from Bethany Beach Books in Delaware was able to make time to speak with us. Bethany Beach Books started its own book subscription program several years ago called The Book Drop. Amanda tells us all about how she began the program and explains the process for selecting books and getting them out to members. Unlike other book subscriptions, this one is run by an independent bookstore, and the books they pick are what they consider “hidden gems.” Their program has been recommended by BuzzFeed, NPR, The New York Times, and USA Today.The good news is that you still have time to order a subscription for yourself or a book-loving friend or family member before the holidays!You can find Bethany Beach Books on social media at @bethanybeachbooks or their website at www.bethanybeachbooks.com. Their subscription book service The Book Drop can be found on Instagram @the.book.drop or the website www.thebookdrop.com.For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverBooks mentioned--1- The Christmas Tree by Julie Salaman2- The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson3- The Inheritors by William Golding4- Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel5- Lark Ascending by Silas House6- The Road by Cormac McCarthy7- Southernmost by Silas House8- Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer CloseMovies mentioned--1- Elf (2003)2- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)3- Spirited (2022)4- The English (Prime 2022)5- Wednesday (Netflix 2022)6- The Bear (Hulu 2022)7 - Outlander (Netflix 2014- present)
If you want to know how the State of Maine significantly reduced the influence of big money in political campaigns, listen to this interview! John Brautigan (attorney with over 25 years of experience in campaign finance and election law and former Maine State Representative) and Ann Luther (former President of the Maine League of Women Voters, long-time advocate of Clean Elections and Campaign Finance Reform, and host of the League's monthly radio show, The Democracy Forum) explain the Maine Clean Elections Act and Ranked Choice Voting and how these work in Maine to re-invigorate the democratic process of one person, one vote.
Mary-Wynn Ashford has been an activist since 1984. She is the former President of International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War and continues now as a Board member. The Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. She has been a leader in the international peace and disarmament movement for over twenty years.Mary Wynn-Ashford is Author of 14 Publications, co-author With futurist and sustainability consultant, Guy Dauncey "Enough Blood Shed: 101 Solutions to Violence, Terror, and War. 1996. New Society Publishers. Translated into Japanese, 1997; Korean 2010.Kathy Kelly Kathy is an American peace activist, pacifist and author, and co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence. As part of peace team work in several countries, she has traveled to Iraq twenty-six times, notably remaining in combat zones during the early days of both US–Iraq wars.
Let's revisit what is possibly the greatest speech ever made by a US president on the subject of peace, i.e., John F. Kennedy's commencement speech at American University in June, 1963. Kennedy was advocating for a nuclear test ban treaty which--against all odds--was ratified by the Senate in the summer of 1963, a few months before Kennedy's death.It is hard for political leaders, including our presidents, to push for peace. They get pressure from generals, from political supporters, from the public and from military contractors. But Kennedy felt the urgent need for peace, since we had come so close to a world-ending war the previous October.In this speech, he says: "I speak of peace … as the necessary rational end of rational men. I realize that the pursuit of peace is not as dramatic as the pursuit of war — and frequently the words of the pursuer fall on deaf ears. But we have no more urgent task.Too many of us think it is impossible. Too many think it is unreal. But that is a dangerous, defeatist belief. It leads to the conclusion that war is inevitable, that mankind is doomed, that we are gripped by forces we cannot control. We need not accept that view. Our problems are man made . Therefore, they can be solved by man. Let us focus instead on a practical, attainable peace, based not on a sudden revolution in human nature but on a gradual evolution in human institutions, on a series of concrete actions and effective agreements which are in the interest of all concerned.Peace is a process, a way of solving problems.With such a peace, there will still be quarrels and conflicting interests, as there are within families and nations. World peace, like community peace, does not require that each man love his neighbor, it requires only that they live together in mutual tolerance, submitting their disputes to a just and peaceful settlement. And history teaches us that enmities between nations, as between individuals, do not last forever. However fixed our likes and dislikes may seem, the tide of time and events will often bring surprising changes in the relations between nations and neighbors.So let us persevere. Peace need not be impracticable, and war need not be inevitable."
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, stuffs your stocking with tips for greening up your holiday season with special guest, Nick Johnson, Program Manager for the Louisville Sustainability Council (http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org). We also reflect on the accomplishments of the Council in 2022 and some of the plans for 2023! Tune in to learn more about the Louisville Sustainability Council’s 10th anniversary, Solar Over Louisville, the Community Grant program and the new 2023 grant cycle for which applications are being accepted through March 1st, and LSC programming including the annual Summit, Green Convene, and the bimonthly Green Drinks, which will be hosting its last networking event of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 21st, at 6pm at West Sixth Brewery in NuLu (817 E Market St).Learn more and follow the Council on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/louisvillesustainabilitycouncil Instagram: http://instagram.com/louisvillesustain.council/ Twitter http://twitter.com/EngageLSC LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/louisville-sustainability-council/ Email: info@louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.orgAs 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.orgThe 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 Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the "Save Bernheim Now!" (http://savebernheimnow.org) event held on December 4, 2022 at All People's Church in Louisville and featuring an inspiring array of speakers organizing to protect Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest from a dangerous and unnecessary high-pressure natural gas pipeline being proposed by LG&E. We'll hear from:- Bernheim's Executive Director, Mark Wourms;- Bernheim's Director of Conservation, Andrew Berry;- Rev. Elisa Owen, Executive Director of Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light (KIPL) and Highland Presbyterian Church;- Rob Kingsolver, retired Environmental Studies professor at Bellarmine University;- Kenyetta Johnson from the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition (KSEC); and - Rev. Bruce Beisner of All Peoples Church. LGE-KU is taking Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest to court to condemn their property to construct a high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline. The court date is January 10, 2023, and Bernheim is using its scarce resources to fight this aggression. It is time for those of us who love Bernheim and oppose new, destructive fossil fuel initiatives to fight this battle personally. Here are just a few of the reasons why LG&E should be denied the condemnation by eminent domain:- It violates Bernheim’s Conservation Easement. If LG&E wins in court, this will set a terrible precedent for all natural lands with conservation easements. - There will be serious environmental damage from the construction and maintenance of this pipeline. Its route disrupts significant and fragile habitat and interrupts a wildlife corridor connecting several natural areas.- This area is demonstrably unstable and running a pipeline through it risks landslides and flooding. There is a high likelihood of pollutants entering streams and underground waterways.- The land includes bat habitat. Bernheim recently documented 13 bat species utilizing a wide swath of Bernheim for roosting and foraging. - The land is home to a couple of rare and endangered snails, creatures that have lived in this area for millions of years.- Spending vast sums of money to INCREASE carbon emissions is blatantly financially motivated with no regard for the consequences.On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
Dee Pregliasco, current President of the Louisville League of Women Voters, Vice-President of the Kentucky League of Women Voters, retired attorney and practicing mediator, speaks on a variety of subjects, including League positions on various issues (e.g., abortion, redistricting, charter schools); voting access and restrictions (especially in regard to specific populations like ex felons, black & brown communities); new digital tools that, if employed, would make it so much easier to vote; getting people more involved in the political process, especially youth; combatting misinformation and more.
Our interview with Professor Frederick 'Fritz' K. Hilton, of the University of Louisville Medical School continues. This time he discusses his early research on 'in vitro fertilization' and how the recent Supreme Court decision about abortion could effect infertile couples. To hear the first installment of our talk with this fascinating scientist visit: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/bench-talk-a-life-of-art-and-science-dr-frederick-k-hilton-part-1-nov-21-2022?in=wfmp-forward-radio/sets/bench-talk-the-week-in-science . Also, Scott Miller tells us what the night sky has in store for us during the month of December.‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadi…ef=page_internalPublic-domain music ('Fourth Symphony, 3rd Movement' by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1878) was provided by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Sir Thomas Beecham directing (1958).
This week we chat with fellow book lover and grant writer Bethany Planton who runs a book club for fellow members of her profession. When she began her own consulting company, she met several other grant writers from around the country through a twitter chat, and they quickly realized that besides sharing a profession, they also shared a love of books. The Grant Pro Bookclub started 6 years ago and has always met virtually, long before the rest of us picked up on the idea when the COVID pandemic began. We talk to Bethany about her undying love of Little Women and Louisa May Alcott, her role as a tourist ambassador for her city, and why it’s never too cold for ice cream.You can find bethany on Instagram at @bmpreadsFor show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book LoverBooks Mentioned in This Episode:1- Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman2- On Writing by Stephen King3- Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews4- American Gods by Neil Gaiman5- We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter6- The Hollow Inside by Brooke Lauren Davis7- After Dark with Roxie Clark by Brooke Lauren Davis8- Drowned Town by Jayne Moore Waldrop9- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith10- Carol/The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith11- Louisa on the Front Lines by Samantha Seiple12- May Alcott Nieriker, Author and Advocate: Travel Writing and Transformation in the Late Nineteenth Century by Julia Dabbs13- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott14- Little Men by Louisa May Alcott15- Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott16- Old Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott17- Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott18- Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott19- Jack and Jill by Louisa May Alcott20- The Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott21- Behind a Mask by Louisa May Alcott22- March by Geraldine Brooks23- So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow24- Santa's Secrets by K.C. Wells25- Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi26- Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi27- The Icarus Girl by Helen Oyeyemi28- W is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi29- The Keeper: Growing Up in Girl Sports by Kelcey Parker Ervick30- Odder by Katherine Applegate31- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate32- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate33- Wishtree by Katherine ApplegateMovies mentioned--1- Little Women (directed by Greta Gerwig 2019)2- Carol (2015)3- The Talented Mr. Ripley ( 1999)
Mel Duncan is the Co-founder and Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Nonviolent Peaceforce U.S. (NP), a world leader in unarmed civilian protection. NP’s nonviolent civilian protectors provide direct protection to civilians caught in violent conflict and work with local groups to prevent further violence in a variety of conflict areas including South Sudan, Iraq, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Mel has represented NP at the United Nations where the group has been granted Consultative Status. Recent UN global reviews as well as Security Council and General Assembly Resolutions have cited and recommended unarmed civilian protection. The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship honored Mel with their 2010 Peace Seeker award. The Fellowship of Reconciliation USA awarded him their 2007 Pfeffer International Peace Prize on behalf of Nonviolent Peaceforce’s “courageous efforts in conflict regions around the world.” The Utne Reader named him as one of “50 Visionaries Who are Changing Our World.” The American Friends Service Committee nominated Nonviolent Peaceforce for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2018 Nonviolent Peaceforce received the Luxembourg Peace Prize.Mel is a graduate of Macalester College, St. Paul Minnesota, USA. In 2006 he was honored with their Distinguished Citizen award. He and his wife, Georgia Heller Duncan, have eight children and twelve grandchildren.
Let's look at a statement from the White House about the war in Ukraine and compare the statement with historical reality.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, puts on his overalls for a conversation with Brooke Gentile, Executive Director of the Organic Association of Kentucky, OAK (https://www.oak-ky.org). We discuss the state of organic and sustainable agriculture around the Commonwealth, why farmers are looking to organic solutions, and what OAK is doing to support that transition. Listen in to learn about their Farmer Field Days, Workplace CSA programs, the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, the Global Farm Metric - Farm Sustainability Assessment Tool, the 2023 Farm Bill, and get a sneak preview of OAK’s annual Organic Farming Conference that is coming up January 26-28 at KSU in Frankfort, KY. The Early Bird deadline for discounted registrations is coming up December 15th. Learn more and register at https://www.oak-ky.org/annual-conference Brooke wanted to share these Farm Bill resources:- Kentucky Food Action Network (KFAN) is a collective of individuals and organizations united under the common purpose of creating accessible and resilient food systems that prioritize the health of Kentuckians and the land across our Commonwealth by nurturing all aspects of Kentucky’s food system, from the producer to the consumer. They focus on policy initiatives and have a Farm Bill working group - sign up to learn more at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezaRlHP64qPPUWP7jrQTN5bU-vgXR1EkmhscETOvecAm9jlQ/viewform- Community Farm Alliance (CFA) recently held a Farm Bill 101 webinar and it is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulJeBCM5PBk&feature=youtu.be- National Sustainable Agriculture Network (NSAC) has a great resource on "What is the Farm Bill?" https://sustainableagriculture.net/our-work/campaigns/fbcampaign/what-is-the-farm-bill/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.orgThe music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Prof. Enid Trucios-Haynes, from the U of L Brandeis School of Law, spoke at the Louisville League of Women Voters for their Democracy in Action meeting on 11-21-22. She reviewed amendments to the U,.S. Constitution enacted throughout American history that affected voting (and other) rights, leading up to the Dobbs case which overthrew Roe vs. Wade (giving women the right to an abortion.)
K.A. Owens interviews Naeim Torkian of the Iranian American community in Louisville, KY about the death of Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022 in Iran at the hands of the Morality Police. Naeim talks about what the world can do to assist in the development of basic Human Rights in Iran. Recorded Wednesday November 30, 2022, 11AM.
Our guest this week, Rijula Das, is originally from India but now makes her home in Wellington, New Zealand. She is an author and a Bengali-to-English translator. Her debut novel A Death in Shonagachhi was published in India last year but has come to the United States with a different title, Small Deaths. Her book was named by the website Crime Reads as a “must read” and Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn recommended Rijulas’ debut during an appearance on Good Morning America. The book has been optioned to adapted for the screen.
You can find Rijula Das on Instagram at @rijuladas and at her website www.rijuladas.com
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. 1- Small Deaths/ A Death in Shonagachhi by Rijula Das
2- Hamlet by Shakespeare (Amleth)
3- The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
4- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
5- Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
6- The Kissing Bug: The True Story of a Family, an Infect, and a Nation's Neglect of a Deadly Disease by Daisy Hernandez
7- Less by Andrew Sean Greer
8- Less is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer
9- In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
10- Haven by Emma Donoghue
11- Room by Emma Donoghue
Movies mentioned-- 1- The Northman (Prime Video )2022
2- The Wonder (Netflix) 2022
3- Room (2015)
Dr. Solomon is an interdisciplinary scholar and conflict resolution practitioner interested in core questions of identity- including religious, cultural, national and gender identities- in peace and reconciliation. Her work focuses on political science, with strong roots in political psychology, social psychology, sociology and cultural anthropology. It is based in a scholar-practitioner approach informed by my own work and training in conciliation, facilitation, negotiation and mediation.
Dr. Solomon is an Assistant Professor at Kent State University in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, focusing on community conflicts and conflict resolution. And a prior position was as the Mellon Post-Doctoral Scholar in Peace and Conflict Studies at Grinnell College.
She a certified mediator in California with hundreds of hours of mediation experience with conflict resolution practice working with programs such as the Alternatives to Violence Project.
In this episode, I bring peer reviewed research to bear on the question of whether livestock is always bad for the climate or whether it could be good for the climate.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, interviews some of our new neighbors here in the Heyburn Building from VOCAL-KY (https://vocal-ky.org). Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (VOCAL) is a statewide grassroots membership organization that builds power among low-income people. On today’s show, we speak with Executive Director, Shameka Parrish-Wright; Organizer, Jennifer Twyman; and Lead Grow Team member, Jessica Lawrence.
VOCAL-KY is building a movement of low-income people dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic, the war on drugs, mass incarceration, and homelessness across the country. They fight for systemic change rooted in justice, compassion, and love, and they approach this work with a firm belief in reducing harm and ending stigma, and the knowledge that the issues impacting our communities are driven by institutional oppression, not personal failings.
Check out VOCAL-KY’s 2022 Roadmap for Louisville Metro Government to End Overdose and Reverse the Harms of the War on Drugs at https://vocal-ky.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Louisville-Metro-Government-2022-Roadmap_final.pdf
Join them on Thursday, Dec. 1st at 10am for a World AIDS Day rally at the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson St. More info at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=145740221548156&set=a.144183501703828
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
K.A. Owens interviews Mike King of the Rotary Club of Louisville Suburban, The Woody Williams Foundation and the National Association of Black Veterans. Topic: preservation of Greenwood Cemetery, in the West End of Louisville, KY-where many Black veterans are buried. Recorded Wednesday November 23, 2022, 2PM.
This is our holiday gift-giving episode with Sam Miller from Carmichael’s Bookstore. Sam always gives us great recommendations for what to buy from literary fiction to cookbooks to picture books.
To see Carmichael’s Holiday Gift guide visit their website at www.carmichaelsbookstore.com.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
1- We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
2- Galatea by Madeline Miller
3- Toad by Katherine Dunn
4- Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
5- The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy
6- Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy
7- The Whalebone Theater by Joanna Quinn
8- All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
9- Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by Agatha Christie
10- Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
11- White Horse by Erika T. Wurth
12- Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
13- Lark Ascending by Silas House
14- Leech by Hiron Ennes
15- The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama
16- Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong
17- Disability Visibility by Alice Wong
18- Inciting Joy: Essays by Ross Gay
19- The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff
20- And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham
21- The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: Paul Newman by Paul Newman
23- Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes by Aleksandra Crapanzano
24- Home is Where the Eggs Are by Molly Yeh
23- Dinner in One by Melissa Clark
24- Go-To-Dinners by Ina Garten
25- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
26- David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
27- Runaway: Notes On the Myths That Made Me by Erin Keane
28- Landings: A Crooked Creek Farm Year by Arwen Donohue
29- Waverly Hills Sanatorium: A History by Lynn Pohl
30- How It Went: Thirteen More Stories of the Port William Membership by Wendell Berry
31- Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall
32- Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka
33- The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
34- The Real Dada Mother Goose by Jon Scieszka
33- This Story is Not About a Kitten by Randall de Seve
34- The Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy
35- The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander
36- The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
37- Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer
38- The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp
39- The Nightmare Man by J.H. Markert
40- A White Wind Blew by James Markert
41- Babel by R.F. Kuang
42- Happy Go Lucky by David Sedaris
Shows mentioned-- The Last Movie Stars directed by Ethan Hawke (HBO Max)
Today’s topic is … An Ode To Water
Why are we talking about Water on The Climate Report? Water is an important part of climate. When we talk about climate change, we typically refer to rising temperatures as a result of CO2. But climate is not just about temperatures. If the amount of rainfall goes up or down, that’s a change in climate. If rainfall becomes less frequent, that’s a change in climate. If when it does rain, you get heavier downpours, that’s a change in climate. If winds are stronger because there are fewer trees, that’s a change. Desertification represents a change in climate. Aridification represents a change in climate. So when we talk about climate, we should think in terms not only of hot or cold but wet or dry, as well as the frequency and duration of rain events, and the total amount of precipitation. So let’s talk about Water in relation to Climate.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, mounts up for a conversation on two wheels with friends from Falls City Community Bikeworks (http://fccbikeworks.org). We chat with Executive Director, Laurance Levine; new Shop Manager, Justin Mackowiak; and Board member, Lou Lepping, about what’s been happening at FCCB since former shop manager Nathan Green suffered a horrible hit-and-run accident in July. You can learn more about Nathan and support his recovery at https://www.gofundme.com/f/nathaniel-green-family-fund
FCCB is a 501c3 non-profit community bike shop, founded in 2014 at 1217 Logan St. in Shelby Park. The shop is open to the public Sundays 1:00 to 4:00pm and Wednesdays 6:30 to 9:30pm, and has bikes, tools, parts, and volunteers who can teach you how to repair or upgrade your bike for free. Connect with them at https://www.facebook.com/FCCBikeworks
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
Hear our interview with Professor Frederick 'Fritz' K. Hilton, retired physiologist at the University of Louisville Medical School. Not only did he conduct 40 years of research on the physiology and biochemistry of birds, bats and other mammal species, but he is an experienced ornithologist, and a renowned wildlife artist. This is the first installment of our interview with this fascinating artist-scientist.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Public-domain music ('Fourth Symphony, 3rd Movement' by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1878) was provided by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Sir Thomas Beecham directing (1958).
Election Connection regular Ruth Newman was joined by guest host Justin Mog, as well as Bob Cline, Victoria Strange, Lettie Heer and David Dutschke for an Election "Decompression" commentary on the 2022 Midterm Election results. Included were suggestions for making elections more fair, candidates more accountable and citizens more organized to overcome gross inequities in political influence and representation. In that vein, Mr. Dutschke described his group, CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together), which seeks to use their extensive network of diverse congregations to come up with issues and solutions for applying people pressure to elected representatives.
We love finding people who do interesting bookish things that are a little out of the ordinary, and our guest this week is costume designer and author Jacqueline Firkins who combines her amazing dressmaking skills with her love of novels. She creates dresses based on book covers that you can see on her Instagram page or her website. Located in Vancouver, Jacqueline teaches at the University of British Columbia.
We also lucked out because we were also able to chat with Jacqueline about her new book which just hit book stores two weeks ago titled Marlowe Banks, Redesigned, a rom-com featuring a behind the scenes look at the costume designing world.
You can find Jacqueline Firkins and pictures of her amazing dresses on Instagram @jfkillsdarlings and at her website jacquelinefirkins.com.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins
2- Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
3- Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal
4- Small Favors by Erin Craig
5- The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson
6- Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic that Remains One of Medicine's Greatest Mysteries by Molly Caldwell Crosby
7- Awakenings by Oliver Sacks
8- Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice
9- Thanks for Listening by Julia Whelan (audiobook narrated by Julia Whelan)
10- My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan
Shows mentioned-- 1- Sandman (Netflix 2022)
2- Awakenings (1990)
3- Interview with the Vampire (1994)
4- Interview with a Vampire (AMC 2022)
Why are we talking about Latin America on The Climate Report? Foreign policy, not least of all with Latin America, involves important questions about how we are governed and by whom we are governed. Climate involves important questions about how we are governed and by whom we are governed. Plus, the purpose of our trade regime/military/security state is to preserve our unfair advantage on the world stage, whereby we can continue to consume 25% of the world’s resources. Involves trade deals that are pro-US corporations, anti everyone else. As such, they create huge inefficiencies, as when Haitians go unemployed or work for slave wages because they can’t compete in a rigged market for farm goods.
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UN Charter All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. --Charter of the United Nations
Polls show the world considers the US as a threat. According to a 2013 WIN/Gallup poll, most countries said the United States is the greatest threat to world peace. A 2017 Pew Research poll found that a record number of people in 30 surveyed nations saw US power and influence as a “major threat.”
Psychiatrist Dr. Jess Wright, vice chair of Academic Affairs at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and director of the U of L Depression Center discusses PTSD with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, floats up river to a special place on the banks of the Ohio River with Jessica Whitehead & David Wicks, two Board members of Payne Hollow on the Ohio (https://www.paynehollowontheohio.org/), a new non-profit organization whose mission is to sustainably preserve the structures and land at Payne Hollow in Trimble County, Kentucky, as a means to protect and promote the legacy of Harlan and Anna Hubbard.
On October 14th, they announced that the organization met its Phase I fundraising goal and officially closed on the property. With gratitude to all of its Founding Partners, Payne Hollow on the Ohio is now ready to begin its next phase of fundraising and mission-driven work. The organization is seeking donors from the community who will be able to support the vital and ongoing preservation and restoration of the structures, land, and artifacts at Payne Hollow.
Harlan Hubbard (1900-1988) was considered by many to be a modern-day Thoreau. Hubbard is widely beloved for his writing and art, but he and his wife, Anna Hubbard, captivated the public imagination when, after years of living on a shantyboat, they settled down in Payne’s Hollow–later shortened by Harlan to “Payne Hollow” along the banks of the Ohio River. There they built a charming, bespoke homestead where they lived for thirty-five years. The Hubbards spent their days living sustainably–foraging, fishing, gardening, chopping wood, as well as writing, artmaking, and playing music. They were unique in twentieth-century life, choosing a life of quiet solitude, foregoing electricity and running water, shunning modern tools and amenities, all to live “on the fringe of society.”
When the Hubbards died in the 1980s, Paul Hassfurder, a friend and fellow artist, inherited and maintained the property. Now that responsibility has passed to Payne Hollow on the Ohio, an organization which seeks to honor the Hollow’s former owners by tirelessly bringing the land and structures back to their former glory.
To learn more about Payne Hollow on the Ohio’s goals, work, team, and future, or to make a donation to our ongoing projects, visit https://www.paynehollowontheohio.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @paynehollowontheohio. Donations and gifts of any amount will help Payne Hollow on the Ohio meet its Phase II fundraising goals. They can be made through the website or via check.
Due to the severe topography, habitat concerns, historical landmarks, and management, access to Payne Hollow on the Ohio is by permission only. Guided tours and events on the property will be announced in the coming months, and property access will be limited to those events.
See also: The Ohio River Way (hosting a summit on Nov. 15th): http://theohioriverway.org UofL's Hubbard archives: https://library.louisville.edu/archives/hubbard Afloat on the Ohio: https://www.afloatontheohio.com/
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
Joshua Douglas, Professor at the University of Kentucky, College of Law, talks about his recent book "Vote for US -- How to take back our elections and change the future of voting" and about voter accessibility and security as it now stands. This is followed by a wide-ranging discussion with Victoria Strange and Ruth Newman on elections and threats to democracies.
We talk about decolonizing your holiday thinking and thinking more deeply about the racial and colonial roots of this national holiday and how you can be more inclusive in how you thinking about and celebrate Thanksgiving.
Dr. Phill Gittins is World BEYOND War’s Education Director and is a Peace Ambassador for the Institute for Economics and Peace. He has 15+ years’ programming, analysis, and leadership experience in the areas of peace, education, and youth. He has particular expertise in context-specific approaches to peace programming; peace-building education; and youth inclusion in research and action. To date, he has lived, worked, and traveled in over 50 countries across 6 continents; taught in schools, colleges, and universities in eight countries; and led experiential training and training-of-trainers for hundreds of individuals on peace and conflict processes. His work includes youth in prison; consultation for public and non-profit organizations on peace, education, and and is a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and counsellor.
ALISON SUTHERLAND Alison Sutherland is a Rotarian peace-builder and serves on the Board of Rotarian Action Group For Peace (RAGFP). She is also Chair Rotarian Action Group for Peace at Rotary International Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Alison Sutherland is the Past President of Cardiff Bay Rotary, District Rotaract Officer, District Peace Officer and DGNN (District Governor Nominee-Nominee). She has a degree from Durham University in Theology and Ministry and until four years ago, spent eleven years at grassroots level in East Africa. She founded an NGO offering counseling, testing, management and treatment, home based care, awareness and prevention seminars, feeding, micro finance, catch up school for orphans and training. She worked with other leading organizations and institutions into research around behaviors which might contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS. Since her return to the UK she has pioneered in Southern Wales a Peace/Citizen Program based on the lives of 13 Nobel Peace Laureates to children and young people. It provides opportunities to gain skills in leadership, critical thinking and peace and conflict resolution. The program has been delivered to schools, colleges, university and international places of education.
We are back with a global reader episode this week and are traveling to Australia using the magic of the internet. We had the pleasure of chatting with Lily Raiti, an avid reader who lives outside Melbourne and has worked as a personal trainer for 16 years and also does some freelance copyediting on the side.
It’s always fun to hear about what book lovers in other places are reading and Lily had some great indigenous author suggestions for us which we’ll have in our show notes for you to check out. Of course, Lily also had to answer some general Australia questions like how far it takes to fly from one city to another but we avoided anything about Crocodile Dundee.
You can find Lily Raiti on Instagram @lilyraiti.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Books by Enid Blyton
2- Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal
3- Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews
4- The White Girl by Tony Birch
5- The Yield by Tara June Winch
6- Terra Nullius by Claire G. Coleman
7- Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko
8- The Boy From the Mish by Gary Lonesborough
9- The Dry by Jane Harper
10- Picture books by Graeme Base
11- Books by Henry Lawson
12- My Brilliant Career and other books by Miles Franklin
13- The Year of Magical Thinking and other books by Joan Didion
14- My Name is Lucy Barton and other books by Elizabeth Strout
15- Beloved and other books by Toni Morrison
16- The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
17- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
18- The Change by Kirsten Miller
19- Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk
20- The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis
21- The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku (Audiobook narrated by Raphael Corkhill)
Welcome to The Climate Report on Forward Radio WFMP 106.5 FM, Louisville. Also streaming worldwide at Forwardradio.org This is Hart Hagan your host.
We are on episode number 352, Wars R Us
Wars are the way we settle conflicts. Wars are the way we get what we want. Wars are the way we get the populace stirred up against some perceived external threat. Unless we bring the war machine under control, there is no reason for us to hope.
“War is the health of the state.” Randolph Bourne.
“Of all the enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few … No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.” —James Madison, 1795
The Charter of the United Nations states: "All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state." --Charter of the United Nations
Why are we talking about it on TCR? Pentagon is the world’s biggest consumer of fossil fuels. Plus, the purpose of our military (arguably) is to preserve our unfair advantage on the world stage, whereby we can continue to consume 25% of the world’s resources. Consumption takes a lot of fossil fuels and is therefore a major cause of global warming. War involves important questions about how we are governed and by whom we are governed. Climate involves important questions about how we are governed and by whom we are governed.
Pediatric surgeons Dr. Cindy Downard and Dr. David Foley discuss causes and treatment of child trauma at Louisville's Children Hospital with Dr. Mike Flynn and Dr. Gene Shively
Take a deep dive into the issue of ocean plastics on this week’s show as your host, Justin Mog, dips into the topic with Kathryn Anderson, Education Coordinator at the Ocean Legacy Foundation (http://oceanlegacy.ca), from Vancouver Island, BC. The Ocean Legacy Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution emergency response programs, with the goal to end plastic pollution. They have just released an updated EPIC Academy, a free online platform providing global education on plastic pollution, cleanup efforts, and solutions for creating plastic pollution-free lands and waters. Check out their new curriculum on ocean plastics at https://edu.oceanlegacy.ca
The source of plastic is finite and has potential for highly toxic production practices so it's critical to address the issue since the estimate is that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish! Estimates from National Geographic tell us that roughly 8-13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean annually (or about 5 grocery bags of plastic trash for every foot of coastline!). 91% of all plastic produced every year ends up in landfill, improperly incinerated or littered.
You cannot see much of the problem because 99% of the plastic is actually found below the water's surface - found on every shore on earth (much in microplastic form that is far less obvious to the naked eye) all the way to Mariana Trench, the deepest known ocean trench - nearly 11,000m deep!
The EPIC Academy curriculum aims to provide individuals, businesses and organizations interested in learning more about ocean plastic pollution with an easily accessible and free resource to start their learning journey, with the goal of building a global community working together to advance plastic pollution cleanup efforts, evidence-based policy expansion and infrastructure development to better manage plastic resources. Suitable for ages 14 and up, it includes 10 online lessons pertaining to ocean and land-based plastic pollution, the environmental impact of plastic pollution, and how different communities across the globe can take action managing plastic waste and solving the ocean plastic pollution crisis. The curriculum can be accessed in English, French and Spanish.
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 Beautiful Chemistry Project' is a collaboration between art historians, physicists and chemists to decipher the cosmetic recipes popular during the Renaissance and beyond. In this episode we explore the case of Henrietta Maria, Queen Consort of King Charles I of the United Kingdom back in the 1600s. Then, Professor Scott Miller tells us how we can see meteors, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and a lunar eclipse during the month of November. Finally a discussion of 'Ginkgo Rain' produced by the exotic Maidenhair Tree. Is Ginkgo a harbinger of global climate change?
Thanks to Mary Williams for her acting performance on the cosmetics story. Here is the article being quoted in this story: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/rest.12724?src=getftr and here is the link to 'The Beautiful Chemistry Project': https://www.beautifulchemistryproject.com/about
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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At this candidate forum put on Oct. 12, 2022 by the Louisville League of Women Voters, Tina Ward-Pugh speaks about her reasons for running for Jefferson County Clerk and what her plans are if she wins. Bobby Holsclaw, the Incumbent, declined to participate. Also at this forum, hear Dr. Karen Berg (Democrat) and James Peden (Republican), who are running for KY Senate in District 26.
On this show, you will learn all about Amendments 1 and 2, proposed to amend Kentucky's Constitution, on the 2022 Ballot. But first, three Independent candidates for Louisville mayor give brief statements about themselves.
K.A. Owens interviews Malcolm Sanders. Malcom is a longtime developer of educational and youth programs. Recorded by K.A. Owens on Thursday November 3, 3022, 2PM.
We saw this week’s guest in early fall at Carmichael’s Bookstore when she read aloud from her latest book, Don’t Call Me a Hurricane. Ellen Hagan has roots in Kentucky and is part of Spalding University’s low residency MFA faculty but lives and works in New York City. She is a poet, fiction writer, performer, and teacher for several programs including the The DreamYard Project and the International Poetry Exchange Program, programs geared towards young people. She is also the author of many books for teens, including Watch Us Rise, a book she wrote in collaboration with Renee Watson.
Don’t Call Me a Hurricane is a YA novel written in verse that addresses climate change, romantic, family, and friend relationships, as well as the tension between tourism and ecology.
You can find more information about Ellen Hagan on social media @ellenhagan or her website www.ellenhagan.com.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Don't Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagan
2- Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan
3- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
4- Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
5- Rivers of London/Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch, narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
6- Naruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera
7- Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. Browne
8- I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg
9- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau; audiobook narrated by Cailtin Kinnunen
10- Reckless, Glorious, Girl by Ellen Hagan
We are on episode number 351, The 2022 National Security Strategy.
Why are we talking about it on TCR? Pentagon is the world’s biggest consumer of fossil fuels. Plus, the purpose of our military (arguably) is to preserve our unfair advantage on the world stage, whereby we can continue to consume 25% of the world’s resources. Consumption takes a lot of fossil fuels and is therefore a major cause of global warming. War is a moral issue. Climate is a moral issue. War involves important questions about how we are governed and by whom we are governed. Climate involves important questions about how we are governed and by whom we are governed.
In reading and commenting on this report … We should ask, how believable are the words we are reading? We should ask, what narrative is being supported? What are other countries around the world hearing and thinking when they hear or read these words?
I’m going to take the position that These words Are completely disingenuous (insincere, duplicitous) Ahistorical (not rooted in fact) Threatening (because other countries know what they REALLY mean.) These words called the national defense strategy are not about defense. They are about aggression. A war of aggression is a capital crime. These words, called the national defense strategy, are not making the American people safer. They are creating a world that is much more dangerous for the American people. These words are designed to make money for the MIC and all of Wall Street, but they are not for the good of the American people or the people of the world. These words constitute high sounding rhetoric that masks a deeply violent country, a deeply violent government, a deeply violent foreign policy. These words are completely useless in addressing the real problems of Americans or people around the world.
Consider these quotes:
“Of all the enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few … No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.” —James Madison, 1795
The final phase of our national sickness is the disease of militarism…We are arrogant in professing to be concerned about the freedom of foreign nations while not setting our own house in order… No enemy has ever been able to cause such damage to us as we inflict upon ourselves. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, economic exploitation, and militarism are incapable of being conquered. A civilization can flounder as readily in the face of moral bankruptcy as it can through financial bankruptcy. A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death. --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. --Charter of the United Nations . “In order to bring a nation to support the burdens incident to maintaining great military establishments, it is necessary to create an emotional state akin to war psychology. There must be the portrayal of an external menace or of internal conditions rendered intolerable by the unjust restraints of foreign nations. This involves the development to a high degree of the nation-hero nation-villain ideology and the arousing of the population to a sense of the duty of sacrifice.” —John Foster Dulles
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, tackles the climate crisis head-on through a sober and inspiring conversation with Samuel Goodman, PhD. Dr. Goodman is a scientist by training, earning his doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. He has since spent his career working at the intersection of science and public policy in Washington, DC, at the National Academy of Sciences, U.S. Department of Defense, and U.S. International Trade Commission.
Dr. Goodman has always been focused on climate change both in and out of the laboratory. It is an all-encompassing problem that influences every part of our civilization. However, over time, he grew frustrated with the lack of progress and seemingly dead-end ideas taking up all the air within climate discussions. The book, "Beyond Carbon Neutral: How We Fix the Climate Crisis Now” (New Degree Press) was his attempt to find firm footing and determine if solutions and hope truly exist. He now firmly believes they do. Learn more and keep up with his work at http://drsamuelgoodman.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-m-goodman/ and on Twitter @GoodestSam
Beyond Carbon Neutral presents a complete strategy for averting climate disaster with the tools we have right now. The book covers all the critical pieces: making a completely renewable power grid, permanently sequestering carbon, and overcoming the social and political barriers that block progress. Dr. Goodman teaches the ins and outs of climate change and its solutions in an understandable way while maintaining a feeling of levity in the face of an overwhelming problem. He shows readers there is hope, if they are willing to take collective and systemic action to build a better future.
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
This edition of Election Connection starts out with a candidate forum for Metro Council District 25, held 9/29/22, put on by the Louisville League of Women Voters and moderated by League member Maureen Welch. Amy Holton Stewart is the Democrat and Khalil "Charlie" Batshon is the Republican. Then, Victoria Strange, co-host along with Ruth Newman, reports on her findings and conclusions regarding the Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Rand Paul and his Democrat challenger Charles Booker.
This week's episode of Single Payer Radio is a conversation with doctors Garrett Adams and Mike Imburgia. Both have worked for decades providing care and have witnessed patients denied care in our current system that requires insurance, co-pays, and unaffordable out-of-pocket expenses. Both doctors have established clinics to address the need. Dr. Imburgia established the Have a Heart Clinic in downtown Louisville. Dr. Adams established the Beersheba Clinic in Beersheba Springs,TN a small rural community in Warren County TN on the Cumberland Plateau. More info http://www.haveaheartclinic.org http://www.beershebaclinic.org
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the 2022 Environmental Justice Conference - Climate Change and Health: People, Principles, Priorities and Policy Making that was held online on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. The West Jefferson County Community Task Force, NAACP, and UofL's Envirome Institute were proud to present this 6th annual Environmental Justice Conference with presentations on health, climate change, EPA and state new environmental policies, alternative energy, what we can do to improve the environment, odors, biomarker studies, Park Hill neighborhood activities, and more. Find more info at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF or email wjcctf.lou@gmail.com
On this third edition of highlights, we hear from: - Jim Beckett, Managing Partner and Co-founder, The Reland Group Shaping Neighborhoods - beginning with the end in mind (Highlighting the Park Hill Neighborhood) - Brian Holtzclaw, Environmental Engineer, EPA, Region 4, Atlanta, GA Development on Policy - Funding Technology Assistance for Vulnerable Communities - Larry Taylor, Executive Advisor, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Tools for Environmental Justice – Background, Uses, and Challenges for State and Local Governments - Arnita Gadson, MA, Exec Director, West Jefferson County Community Task Force; Environmental Climate Justice Chair, NAACP Ky and Louisville chapters; Scholar-in-Residence, Envirome Institute, University of Louisville; Pres and CEO, A. Gadson Community Project Mgt, Corp
On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews longtime community activist Angelyn Rudd. They discuss Amendments 1 and 2 that will be on the Kentucky ballot during the November 2022 voting process. Amendment 1 enables the KY legislature to call itself in to session when ever it wants to-reducing the power of the Governor. Amendment 2 prevents the KY Constitution from being interpreted as allowing a women to have an abortion. Immigration also discussed. Recorded Friday October 27, 2022.
Deloris Pregliasco is a retired attorney and current mediator She is a Former prosecutor and district judge; adjunct Professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. She is in her 2nd term as President of the Louisville League of Women voters and now Vice President of the Kentucky League of Women Voters. Dee Pregliasco has delivered speeches in cities across the State of Kentucky and is a strong advocate for an Advisory Commission of citizens that would make recommendations to legislators as to how district boundaries should be redrawn. The League of Women Voters have sponsored 13 election forums in Louisville for Mayoral, school board, Metro Council, legislative, and 3rd Congressional district races.
Dee Pregliasco is married with two grown children and two grandchildren. The League of Women Voters is a bi-partisan organization, neither Democratic, Republican nor Independent. Dee presented at the Sowers of Justice and the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation’s October 2022 Third Thursday Lunch.
To close out October this week, we chat with Lee Mandelo, author of Summer Sons, which recently went into paperback. This creepy novel is hard to categorize because it’s queer Southern Gothic, dark academia, and ghost story. It also touches on issues of race and class. The book is an amalgam of a lot of different ideas rolled into a complex story of friendship, grief, and family curses. We’re so glad Lee joined us to chat about their novel as well as an upcoming novella titled Feed Them Silence which comes out in spring 2023.
You can find more information about Lee Mandelo on their social media @leemandelo
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo 2- Feed them Silence by Lee Mandelo 3- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 4- Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen 5- The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories by Jamil Jan Kochai 6- Alive At the End of the World by Saeed Jones 7- Prelude to Bruise by Saeed Jones 8- How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones 9- The Wehrwolf by Alma Katsu (Amazon Original Story) 10- The Fervor by Alma Katsu
Shows mentions-- 1- Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
Online Store Website and Instagram 1- Gothic Bullshit @gothicbullshit - www.gothicbullshit.com
International human rights expert Martha Schmidt and long time healthcare and human activist Mary Gerisch discuss preparing a formal complaint to the United Nations Human Rights Council about U.S. gross violations of the right to health. For more info about the group and telling your story, go to https://www.m4m4all.org and click on the United Nations tab at the top right of the home page.
Independent media brings you Independent candidates! On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a chat with Martina Kunnecke, an Independent candidate for Louisville’s next Mayor. Born and raised in Louisville, Martina is a long-time grassroots advocate with Neighborhood Planning and Preservation (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064732026603) for historic preservation, environmental justice, and a stronger role for citizens in the city's decision-making.
You can learn more about Martina and her campaign at: https://www.kunneckeformayor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KunneckeForMayor/
There are nine candidates for Louisville Mayor (order you’ll see on your ballot): Republican Bill DIERUF Democrat Craig GREENBERG Socalist Isaac THACKER IV Independent David ELLENBERGER Independent Manetta LEMKHEITIR Independent Robert EBERENZ Independent Martina Nichols KUNNECKE Independent John MACE Independent Taylor EVERETT
Forward Radio does not endorse any candidates and we offer equal air-time to all.
http://GoVoteKY.com explains where and when you can vote, and offers access a sample ballot for your precinct. With two constitutional amendments, U.S. & Kentucky Congressional seats, 9 candidates for Louisville mayor, and every single judge on the ballot, you will most definitely want to do some research before you show up at the polls! The schedule for 2022 General Election voting in Jefferson County, KY is as follows:
In-person Excused Absentee Voting Dates: October 26, 27, 28, 31 & November 1, 2 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Jefferson County Clerk Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty Street
In-person No-excuse Absentee (Early) Voting: Dates: Thursday-Saturday, November 3, 4, 5 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Seven Locations around Jefferson County
Election Day Voting Date: Tuesday, November 8 Time: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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 Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the 2022 Environmental Justice Conference - Climate Change and Health: People, Principles, Priorities and Policy Making that was held online on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. The West Jefferson County Community Task Force, NAACP, and UofL's Envirome Institute were proud to present this 6th annual Environmental Justice Conference with presentations on health, climate change, EPA and state new environmental policies, alternative energy, what we can do to improve the environment, odors, biomarker studies, Park Hill neighborhood activities, and more. Find more info at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF or email wjcctf.lou@gmail.com
On this second edition of highlights, we hear from: - Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, New CEO of Park DuValle Health Center Sharing the vision and challenges for the center - Ted Smith, PhD, University of Louisville Research associate professor, Division of Environmental Medicine; Director, Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, on “Flushing Health Insights Down the Drain” - Natasha DeJarnett, PhD MPH, University of Louisville on “Climate Change and Environmental Justice” - Dr. Kelley McCants, MD, Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology; Director, Norton’s West End Hospital
On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community 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 http://forwardradio.org
Hear Mary Williams discuss the effect of ‘forever chemicals’ on women’s health. Then, political scientist Dr. Andrea Benjamin speaks about black:latino coalitions and the role of black or latina endorsements in elections. Thanks to the Union of Concerned Scientists for permission to broadcast this ‘Got Science?’ podcast ‘Why Some People Vote and Others Don’t’ from Sept. 20, 2022: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/why-some-people-vote-and-others-dont
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
This Louisville mayoral candidate forum, which took place Oct. 7, 2022 at the Mixx Restaurant in South Louisville, featured Democrat Craig Greenberg, Republican Bill Dieruf, and two Independent candidates, Manetta Lemkheitir and Martina Nichols Kunnecke. This event was organized by Shameka Parrish Wright.
Oct. 8th Highlights of Community Control Now's event where they did a teach-in of their campaign. Also featuring the Party for Socialism and Liberation's Louisville branch doing a teach-in on abolishing the Supreme Court.
I'm joined by my fellow programmers Michael Tee and Vincent Gonzalez, to continue our conversation about the Counterrevolution of 1776,
We are halfway through spooky October and maybe you are looking for a good scary book to read. Our guest today, Johann Trotter, can give you some tips. Johann lives in Northern Ireland and works as a scientific researcher. But her hobby gone wild is horror in all its forms. She is a self-professed horror junkie. She is a bit obsessed with Stephen King, but on her instagram page @jobis89, you can find a wide variety of non-Stephen King horror book suggestions and reviews to make any spooky reader happy.
She is currently doing a 2 year project to read a horror book set in each of the 50 US States. We do a deep dive into the horror genre this week.
You can find Johann Trotter on instagram, @Jobis89.
Books mentioned-- 1- Turn of the Screw by Henry James 2- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 3- His Hideous Heart edited by Dahlia Adler 4- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe 5- "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe 6- Roald Dahl books 7- Goosebumps series 8- Babysitters Club series 9- The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein 10- Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein 11- The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 12- Whisper Man by Alex North 13- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 14- Dracula by Bram Stoker 15- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 16- Moon Over Babylon by Michael McDowell 17- The Elementals by Michael McDowell 18- The Haunting of Alma Fielding: A True Story by Kate Summerscale 19- Ghost Story by Peter Straub 20- A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
Johann's Top Horror Writers 1- Stephen King 2- H. P. Lovecraft 3- Clive Barker 4- Ania Ahlborn 5- David Sodergren 6- Kealan Patrick Burke
Websites/ phone app mentioned-- The Storygraph
Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Ghost Stories from the London Dungeon 2- Poe Theater on the Air
TV/Movies mentioned-- 1- Only Murders in the Building 2- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3- Scream 4- Trick or Treat 5- Halloween 6- Sleepy Hollow 7- Hocus Pocus
Music mentioned-- 1- The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart, composed by Alan Lee Silva
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On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a chat with Keon Farris, a senior who is pursuing a major in Sustainability at the University of Louisville. We discuss his experience in the program, how he first got interested in sustainability, and what he is seeing in terms of careers in sustainability. He is also interning at Schneider Electric in Louisville, using this time to pursue his dream of becoming a sustainability consultant for businesses and corporations.
Information about UofL’s Sustainability Major is at https://urbanlouisville.org/bachelor-in-sustainability UofL also offers a Masters in Sustainability: https://urbanlouisville.org/master-in-sustainability Learn more about the University of Louisville’s sustainability initiatives at https://louisville.edu/sustainability/
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
Ruth interviews Karen Faulkner, candidate for 30th District Court Judge, covering a wide range of topics, all relating to our judicial system.
K.A. Owens interviews Carla Wallace of Louisville (Kentucky) Showing Up For Racial Justice (LSURJ). Topic: The death rate in the Louisville (KY) Metro Department Of Corrections facility (jail). What we as a community need to do to lower or eliminate the unnecessary deaths. Recorded Friday October 14, 2022, 10AM.
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the Community Control Now Vegan Breakfast Teach-In held on Saturday, Oct. 8th at First Unitarian Church, 809 S. 4th St. Tune in for great progressive community voices, including: - Vegan testimonials with Food Not Bombs - Gaye Aldeman for JCPS District 3 School Board - Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) - Abolish the Supreme Court - Change Today, Change Tomorrow
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 http://forwardradio.org
Forward Radio was excited to participate in and live broadcast from the Garvin Gate Blues Festival in Old Louisville at Oak & Garvin Place (5th Street) on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 1-11pm! Learn more at http://www.garvingatebluesfestival.com. Come on out and visit our booth to the right of the main stage on Garvin Place. Learn about how to get involved and support Forward Radio. Pick up a bumper sticker and you can also get yourself registered to vote at our booth (the deadline to register for the November general election is Oct. 11, 2022).
The Garvin Gate Blues Festival got its start in 1988 at the old Rudyard Kipling. Today this event is the largest free neighborhood street music festival in Louisville and takes place the second full-weekend in October at The Gate on Garvin Place and Oak Streets in historic Old Louisville, just a mile south of downtown. The festival attracts a very diverse audience from all over the Midwest, making it one of the largest and most recognized free blues music festivals in the U.S. Countless legendary blues musicians have performed at the Garvin Gate Blues Festival throughout the years, they help to keep Louisville's blues heritage alive. Louisville played a role in the Great Migration from the South after World War II, but it was during urban renewal when we lost a lot of our urban blues culture. The festival is run entirely by volunteers with proceeds from sponsorships and vendor sales benefiting The Garvin Gate Neighborhood Association, the historic Old Louisville preservation district neighborhood, the Kentuckiana Blues Society and different charities chosen each year.
Many book lovers could spend hours in a library wandering around perusing the shelves, but the Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana is a little more unique because it houses not only books and magazines but some spooky residents. In the 1930s, staff members and patrons first started seeing apparitions including a woman in Victorian clothing named The Gray Lady, a gentleman named Frank, and a little boy named Billy Bobby who likes to play on the stairs. These are friendly ghosts and each year the Willard conducts free ghost tours to the public. You can also keep track of the ghosts for yourself through their ghost cams that they have set up in various locations through the library.
This week we speak to Stacie Dotson, a staff member at the Willard Library who is considered their ghost guru. She is a lover of the paranormal and in fact has a fairly unique background herself which makes her perfect for this job. Stacie has had several encounters with the ghostly residents and she fills us in.
You can find more information about the Willard Library, their ghost tours, and ghost cams at www.willardghost.com.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman 2- Bird Box by Josh Malerman 3- Deserter (manga) by Junji Ito 4- The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson 5- Starvation Heights by Gregg Olsen 6- The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule 7- Foote by Tom Bredehoft 8- Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson 9- Disney Villains series by Serena Valentino 10- The Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai 11- Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks
Shows mentioned-- 1- Ghost Hunters 2- Promised Neverland series (2019 - 2021) - Netflix
Helen Prejean is the author of three books, River of Fire, The Death of Innocence and Dead Man Walking. These books are about Helen’s compassionate support of men as they prepared for their execution by the state of Louisianan. The Book Dead Man Walking was made into a major motion picture staring Sean Penn, who played the part of Eddie Sonya whose execution was ordered by the state of Louisianan and Susan Sarandon who played the part of Helen Prejean. Sister Helen Prejean has become an outspoken advocate for eliminating the death penalty and an outspoken advocate against wrongful conviction. Helen Prejean has been awarded the Latayre Metal by the University of Notre Dame for her work as a advocate for eliminating the death penalty. Today’s Solutions to Violence presentation featuring A Fire Side Chat with Helen Prejean is the first in a two part series of the Fireside Chat with Helen Prejean. The second in the series will air October 17th, 18th and 19th. Professor Jimmy Gulya, director of the University of Notre Dame Exoneration and Justice Project, will introduce Helen Prejean and the Dean of the University of Notre Dame School of Law, Professor Cole, will conduct the Sister Helen Prejean interview.
In this episode I’m joined by my friends and fellow programmers at Forward Radio Michael Tee and Vincent Gonzalez, hosts of Community Control Now.
We’re talking about The Counterrevolution of 1776 by Gerald Horn. This books takes the position--and compellingly argues--that the American revolution was really a counterrevolution because a revolution is from the ground up. A revolution of the people, by the people and for the people. But when you look into it, the American Revolution was not by and for the average people of the colonies. It was by and for the oligarchs.
There was a movement in England to abolish slavery at a time when many powerful colonists wanted to keep their slaves. And the British crown was preventing the colonists from crossing the Appalachian mountains when many of the colonists wanted to cross the mountains and lay claim to the land at the expense of the indigenous populations.
But why are we talking about early American history on the climate report?
It’s because solving the problem of climate change is a collective effort, a political movement, that will only succeed if we properly understand our history.
And our history is not to be confused with the mythology that we learned in school.
Rachel Roarx, Democratic Candidate for KY State Representative, District 38, answered questions posed by the Louisville League of Women Voters as well as audience questions at a Candidate Forum, held 9/29/22 at the Iroquois Public Library. (Her Republican opponent didn't show up.) In addition, Ruth Newman and Victoria Strange, co-hosts of Election Connection, discussed the Democratic candidates, Morgan McGarvey, and his Republican opponent, Stuart Ray, both running for U.S. House of Representatives from the 3rd Congressional District to replace long-time Democrat Representative John Yarmuth.
Scott Miller fills us in on what to see in the night sky this month. Then, Rob Weber interviews Rebecca Piche (Asbury College) about her research on using eDNA (environmental DNA) in monitoring semi-aquatic salamanders. Finally, Austin Minton (Kentucky Wesleyan College) discusses his search for bacterial strains that produce antibiotics.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadi…ef=page_internal
Public-domain music is by Kevin MacLeod: 'Meditating Beat'.
Get your hands dirty with us on this week’s show as your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a chat with Jane Evans (Program Director), and Amelia Baylon (Urban Agriculture Sustainability Coordinator) from Common Earth Gardens at Catholic Charities of Louisville (https://cclou.org/common-earth-gardens/). The project works with refugees to increase land access, grow food for families, and prepare for the market.
Common Earth Gardens was formerly the Refugee Agriculture Partnership Program (RAPP), which 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.
This fall 2022 and spring 2023, Common Earth Gardens will be planting pollinator gardens at the urban agricultural sites around Louisville. This is one of the many efforts they are implementing to increase conservation practices on farmed land here in Louisville! They need volunteers for the plantings, but there are other roles, such as designing and maintaining the garden where volunteers are welcome.
Come out and help Common Earth Gardens plant pollinator friendly gardens! Your support will contribute to housing, feeding, and the protection of pollinators that are vital to our food system and environmental health. Bring water and sunscreen Wear shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty Volunteer duties include: sod and weed removal, tilling soil, creating walking paths, laying down landscaping fabric, scattering, planting seeds, flower plugs and shrubs, mulching, watering. Volunteer dates are: Shawnee People's Garden Monday, 10/17: 4-6pm 7th Street Community Garden Tuesday, 10/18: 1-3pm or 3:30-5:30pm Incubator Farm Wednesday, 10/19: 1-3pm or 3:30-5:30pm Southside Community Garden Friday, 10/28: 1-3pm or 3:30-5:30pm More info and sign-ups at http://tinyurl.com/welovepollinators
You can get in touch with them at jevans@archlou.org; and abaylon@archlou.org.
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
Forward Radio is excited to participate in and live broadcast from the Garvin Gate Blues Festival in Old Louisville at Oak & Garvin Place (5th Street) on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 1-11pm! Learn more at https://www.garvingatebluesfestival.com. Come on out and visit our booth to the right of the main stage on Garvin Place. Learn about how to get involved and support Forward Radio. Pick up a bumper sticker and you can also get yourself registered to vote at our booth (the deadline to register for the November general election is Oct. 11, 2022).
The Garvin Gate Blues Festival got its start in 1988 at the old Rudyard Kipling. Today this event is the largest free neighborhood street music festival in Louisville and takes place the second full-weekend in October at The Gate on Garvin Place and Oak Streets in historic Old Louisville, just a mile south of downtown. The festival attracts a very diverse audience from all over the Midwest, making it one of the largest and most recognized free blues music festivals in the U.S. Countless legendary blues musicians have performed at the Garvin Gate Blues Festival throughout the years, they help to keep Louisville's blues heritage alive. Louisville played a role in the Great Migration from the South after World War II, but it was during urban renewal when we lost a lot of our urban blues culture. The festival is run entirely by volunteers with proceeds from sponsorships and vendor sales benefiting The Garvin Gate Neighborhood Association, the historic Old Louisville preservation district neighborhood, the Kentuckiana Blues Society and different charities chosen each year.
Forward Radio was proud to live broadcast from the Vegan Breakfast Teach-In organized by our own Community Control Now on Saturday, October 8th at First Unitarian Church. Listen in to hear vegan testimonials from host Vincent Gonzalez and Food Not Bombs, Gay Adelmann who is running for JCPS School Board in District 4, the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) on the move to abolish the Supreme Court, Change Today, Change Tomorrow on their mutual aid work in our community, and a special live version of Community Control Now with Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee. The live broadcast was hosted by Forward Radio's Justin Mog.
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the 2022 Environmental Justice Conference - Climate Change and Health: People, Principles, Priorities and Policy Making that was held online on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. The West Jefferson County Community Task Force, NAACP, and UofL's Envirome Institute were proud to present this 6th annual Environmental Justice Conference with presentations on health, climate change, EPA and state new environmental policies, alternative energy, what we can do to improve the environment, odors, biomarker studies, Park Hill neighborhood activities, and more. Find more info at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF or email wjcctf.lou@gmail.com
On this first edition of highlights, we hear from: - Tom Fitzgerald, JD, Former Executive Director, Kentucky Resource Council - Rachael Hamilton, Director, Louisville Air Pollution Control District - Daymond Talley, Operations Manger, Treatment Facility, Metropolitan Sewer District - Sarah Lynn Cunningham, Director, Louisville Climate Action Network
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 http://forwardradio.org
In this week’s episode, we chat with Tyler Miller, founder of Reluctant Reader Books, a company that makes books for kids who hate to read. He is also author to several books for young readers in the Nevermore series, including We Bury the Living. In our conversation, Tyler tells us about why he started Reluctant Reader Books and how these books pull in younger readers who don’t normally find books appealing. He also tells us about other authors whose horror-lite novels are ones he recommends.
You can find Tyler Miller and Reluctant Readers on their social media at @reluctantreaderbooks and on their website at www.reluctantreaderbooks.com
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a BookLover
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Nevermore series by Tyler Miller (We Bury the Living, The Thirteenth Floor, Death Cab)
2-Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
3- Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine
4- The Jack Henry novels by Jack Gantos
6- The Haunting of Avaline Jones (and others in series) by Phil Hickes
7- The Goolz Next Door series by Gary Ghislain
8- I Know Your Secret by Daphne Benedis-Grab
9- The Smashed Man of Dread End by JW Ocker
10- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series by Alvin Schwartz
11- Monsterstreet series by J.H. Reynolds
12- Fright Vision series by Culliver Crantz
13- Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
14- Dracula by Bram Stoker
15- Uncle Silas by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
16- This Appearing House by Ally Malinenko
17- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
18- Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand
19- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
20- Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
21- We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix
Movies/Shows mentioned-- 1- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
2- Studio 666 (2022)
3- The Why Files (YouTube)
This week on The Climate Report I'm joined by my friends and fellow programmers, Michael Tee and Vincent Gonzalez. We will talk about Gerald Horne's book, the Counterrevolution of 1776, which presents a different, and we believe a much more accurate picture of what really happened in 1776.
Why are we talking about history on a show dedicated to climate? Because we must understand our true history and the true nature of our political and corporate institutions in order to solve big problems like climate change, which we will never solve unless we radically rethink what we've been taught.
A theatrical production of 'The Half-Life of Marie Curie' is playing at Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY) this week. Then, hear an interview with Ruby Mason (University of Louisville) on her research on 'Development of Novel Biologic Inhibitors to Target the Phosphatase PRL-3 in Cancers'. Then, Presley Woodrum Nickens (Murray State University) speaks on her research on 'Evaluating Topsoil Health Under Different Management Conditions: An Important Indicator for Sustainable Agriculture'. This show is interspersed with some of the latest science headlines on topics like cloned arctic wolves, Black Death, dogs that can smell our stress, and recently detected radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Public-domain music is by Kevin MacLeod: 'Meditating Beat'.
This week’s show goes global as your host, Justin Mog, is joined by Ilana Solomon with the Trade Justice Education Fund (http//TradeJusticeEdFund.org). You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation about how our current global trade system undermines climate action, and how the fossil fuel industry is increasingly using of free trade agreements to challenge climate action. In July 2021, the company TC Energy launched a suit against the United States under NAFTA challenging the Biden administration’s decision to stop the Keystone XL pipeline. They’re demanding $15 billion in compensation for their “lost expectation of future profits.” This is just one of dozens of similar trade suits challenging and undermining climate policies around the world.
What can we do about it? The Trade Justice Education Fund has a proposal for a Climate Peace Clause to stop governments from using trade rules to challenge climate policies. You can sign up to get updates and take action at http://TradeJusticeEdFund.org Facebook: TradeJusticeEd https://www.facebook.com/TradeJusticeEd/ Twitter: @TradeJusticeEd Instagram: @TradeJusticeEd YouTube: Trade Justice Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN3SJXzQt4x4Lr1OcCR2cQ
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
K.A. Owens interviews Margaret Payne, Zora Smart and June Owens about the history of Bowman's Valley school- The former one room schoolhouse for Blacks in Bullitt County, KY. Margaret shares details of an event regarding the school on the day of this recording. Also discussed was Maya Smart's book "Reading For Our Lives - A Literacy Action Plan From Birth to Six". Recorded Friday September 30, 2022.
Susan Weston, from the KY League of Women Voters, spoke at a Democracy in Action program put on by the Louisville KY League on Sept. 19, 2022. Among other items, she explained in detail what is in store with the new voting laws in effect for the Midterm Election on Nov. 8, 2022 and what steps to follow to make sure your vote counts. Also discussed are the two Amendments on the 2022 ballot.
This week’s show gave us an opportunity to speak to Erin Keane, who is the editor in chief of Salon.com but also a well-known Louisville writer who has recently published a book that defies classification a bit—it is a family memoir, but it is also an examination of history and culture.
Erin’s book, Runaway: Notes on the Myths That Made Me, covers a lot of ground. While it is based on her mother’s runaway experience in her early teens in the 1970s, it is also about how her parents met and married when Erin’s now deceased father was in his 30s and her mother was 15. Erin explores the myths she held about her father, how they shaped her life, and how certain myths shape all of our lives. The LA Times listed Runaway as one of its 30 most anticipated books of fall.
You can find Erin Keane on Instagram and Twitter at @eekshecried.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Runaway: Notes From the Myths That Made Me by Erin Keane
2- Out Came the Sun by Mariel Hemingway
3- A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari
4- The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum
5- All I Should Not Tell by Brian Leung
6- We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson
Movies mentioned-- Manhattan (1979)
Hear about the role the University of Louisville's Envirome Institute has in monitoring COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Rachel Keith discusses this.
This episode is part of the Bench Talk Live series sponsored by the Kentucky Academy of Science (https://www.kyscience.org/bench_talk_live.php). To see the slides shown with this lecture you can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWCgP9Ds944.
For more information about The Envirome Institute: https://louisville.edu/envirome.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you more highlights from the 2022 Louisville Maker Faire! Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2022 Louisville Maker Faire (http://louisville.makerfaire.com/) held on Saturday, Sept. 10th, from 10am - 6pm, at the University of Louisville's Student Activities Center. Co-hosts Justin Mog and Brian Barnes take you on a tour around the fair, interviewing some more of the most creative people you'll ever meet!
In part 3, we hear from Forward Radio programmers, K.A. Owens and Amy Smalley, as well as representatives from: the Kentucky Science Center, the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft (KMAC), Momentum Motorsport, a man who converted his riding mower to an electric vehicle, and LVL1 Hackerspace.
Sidelined for two years by the global pandemic, the Louisville Maker Faire returned this fall! Equal parts street festival, science fair and business networking event, the Louisville Maker Faire is “The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.” Participants learned how to make and fix stuff with makers ranging from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers, all sharing the Louisville Maker Faire purpose – to entertain, inform, connect and grow the maker community.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these makers to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and more. It's a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!
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 http://forwardradio.org
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, has a good ol’ porch sit to catch up with Ryan Lloyd, a 2021 graduate of UofL’s Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability program who has gone on to become a Grant Administrator & Planner at the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA). In addition to discussing his work with KIPDA in green infrastructure planning for hazard mitigation, we discuss some of his many experiences just before and during grad school at UofL, including his Masters research on perceptions of renewable energy in Kentucky; an internship with the Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC); his work with UofL’s Envirome Institute studying COVID in wastewater; his work as UofL’s bike mechanic and the UofL bikeshare program; and the three years he spent working for the Louisville Vegan Jerky company.
Learn more at: KIPDA: https://www.kipda.org/ UofL Masters in Sustainability: https://urbanlouisville.org/master-in-sustainability Kentucky Conservation Committee: https://kyconservation.org/ UofL Environme Institute's Co-Immunity Project: https://louisville.edu/envirome/thecoimmunityproject/wastewater UofL Bikeshare: https://louisville.edu/sustainability/operations/bikeshare Louisville Vegan Jerky Company: https://www.lvjco.com/
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
Tom Fitzgerald is the long-time environmentalist, lobbyist and founder of the Kentucky Resource Council. Fritz received his Juris Doctor from the UK College of Law in 1980 (Order of the Coif) and was a Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellow with the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky from 1980-1982. Tom Fitzgerald was the September 15, 2022, Keynote speaker of the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation and Sowers of Justice’s Third Thursday Lunch event.
Save Our Schools | Dear JCPS & Louisville PTO meet w/Pollio on Tax Increase Strategy | 2019-12-16 by FORward Radio
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you more highlights from the 2022 Louisville Maker Faire! Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2022 Louisville Maker Faire (http://louisville.makerfaire.com/) held on Saturday, Sept. 10th, from 10am - 6pm, at the University of Louisville's Student Activities Center. Co-hosts Justin Mog and Brian Barnes take you on a tour around the fair, interviewing some more of the most creative people you'll ever meet! In part 2, we hear from representatives from: Voron Design, Redbird Robotics, Louisville Free Public Library, DIY Solar, National Watch & Clock Collectors, International Honor Quilt, UofL ACSE, Salaam Storytime, and UofL Astrosurgery.
Sidelined for two years by the global pandemic, the Louisville Maker Faire returned this fall! Equal parts street festival, science fair and business networking event, the Louisville Maker Faire is “The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.” Participants learned how to make and fix stuff with makers ranging from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers, all sharing the Louisville Maker Faire purpose – to entertain, inform, connect and grow the maker community.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these makers to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and more. It's a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!
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 http://forwardradio.org
Kay Tillow discusses a local Healthcare for All ballot initiative with Dunn County Wisconsin Board of Supervisors Monica Berrier and John Calabrese. Dunn County is a rural community in western Wisconsin. The referendum will appear on the ballot this November (2022) relates to providing a publicly financed Federal not-for-profit healthcare program for everyone.
The crew pulled up to the Louisville Maker Faire on Sept. 10th during the Forward Radio Live Broadcast to work the booth and promote the upcoming Vegan Breakfast Teach-In (https://fb.me/e/3YPvQHInD ) and the upcoming play about Ida B. Wells.
Our show this week is for people who love music….or even just like music. And it doesn’t matter what type of music you like so long as you like it. Our guest is Susan Rogers, a professor at Berklee College of Music who holds a PhD in psychology. But before she was a professor, she was a staff engineer and record producer for artists such as Prince, Barenaked Ladies, and David Byrne, making her one of the few women in the industry to have those accomplishments.
Her book which she wrote with Ogi Ogas, a writer who trained as a computational neuroscientist, is called This is What it Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You and it came out just this week. It is a fascinating read but also very approachable for people who aren’t neuroscientists or musicians but like to listen to music.
- For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
- We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and FB Perks of Being a BookLover
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- This is What it Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You by Susan Rogers and Ogi Ogas
2-Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment by Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas
3- Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
4- Circe by Madeline Miller
5- The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
6- Mythology by Edith Hamilton
7- The Stone Loves the World by Brian Hall
8- I Should Be Extremely Happy In Your Company: A Novel of Lewis and Clark by Brian Hall
9- The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes
Shows mentioned-- Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
Let's visit Ronald Reagan in 1984 as he tries to convince the nation that little Nicaragua is a threat to the United States.
In truth, the United States is a threat to Nicaragua. But we are dealing with Orwellian language. We say we are defending ourselves from aggression, but it is really our enemies that are defending themselves from our aggression.
Welcome to the United States of Amnesia, where we don't remember that we were lied into the last three wars, and the three before that, and so on.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, discusses the planning process for our city’s future with two of Metro Louisville’s Urban Planners, Rachel Casey & Tony Mattingly, from the Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability. We learn about what the Office does and how they endeavor to engage the public in they city’s long-range planning processes, including neighborhood plans and long-range transportation plans. Learn more and submit your feedback:
- Ongoing long-range planning processes are: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning-and-sustainability/neighborhoodarea-plans-and-studies
- Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan: http://www.cliftoncrescenthillplan.com
- Algonquin,Park DuValle, & Hallmark Community Plan: http://www.aphplan.com
- City of Shively Long-Range Plan: http://www.planforshively.com
- Berrytown Neighborhood Plan: https://berrytownnp.org/
- Broadway All the Way: https://broadwayalltheway.org/
- Preston Corridor Plan: https://www.prestoncorridorplan.org/
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
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Colleen Unroe, PHD - visiting Professor of Environmental Studies at Dickinson College, and Parson Brown - Documentarian and Media Activist. Topic: update on the flooding in Eastern KY and its aftermath. Recorded Friday September 16, 2022, 4PM.
Kay Tillow, chairperson for Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare and Mary Radford, a local practicing infectious disease control nurse and member of the group's steering committee discuss the so-called Value- based Care model employed by the private FOR PROFIT healthcare industry to imposed more cost and care barriers on patients to increase their profits
Dr. Bill Cheadle, general surgeon discusses the surgical training program and the University of Louisvillle and the local VA hospital
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you highlights from the 2022 Louisville Maker Faire! Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2022 Louisville Maker Faire (http://louisville.makerfaire.com/) held on Saturday, Sept. 10th, from 10am - 6pm, at the University of Louisville's Student Activities Center. Co-hosts Justin Mog and Brian Barnes take you on a tour around the fair, interviewing some of the most creative people you'll ever meet! In part 1, we hear from representatives from: the League of Women Voters; Podcasting & Broadcasting with Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP-LP Louisville; FirstBuild; and Capitol Custom Bicycles.
Sidelined for two years by the global pandemic, the Louisville Maker Faire returned this fall! Equal parts street festival, science fair and business networking event, the Louisville Maker Faire is “The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.” Participants learned how to make and fix stuff with makers ranging from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers, all sharing the Louisville Maker Faire purpose – to entertain, inform, connect and grow the maker community.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these makers to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and more. It's a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!
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 http://forwardradio.org
Patty & Brian are joined live in the Forward Radio studio by Justin Mog to invite you to think critically about your philanthropy and Give For Good, Louisville! TODAY (Sept. 15, 2022) is Give For Good Louisville and we need YOU to chip in what you can to support Forward Radio now through midnight at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
TODAY (Sept. 15, 2022) is Give For Good Louisville and we need YOU to chip in what you can to support Forward Radio now through midnight at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
For this special LIVE broadcast from the studio, we sat down with representatives from the People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of KY (http://pathcoalitionofky.org, http://facebook.com/pathcoalitionofky). They are also seeking your contributions today at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/people-against-trafficking-humans-coalition-of-ky
Our guests were Dr. Theresa Hayden, PATH Treasurer, Ph D., MSSW; Jeanette Westbrook, MSSW, Human Rights Activist and Defender; and UofL Social Work student, Sinnah Litsey.
PATH was born in 2013 when a few Sisters of Charity of Nazareth began a public prayer service during Derby Week because of their Corporate Stance against Human Trafficking. Officially designated as a 501(c)3 in 2015, PATH strives to become the leading education and awareness organization in Kentucky regarding human trafficking. Led by a Board of Directors, PATH works with academic, community, and faith-based organizations to raise awareness and meet the needs of the survivor. PATH offers education sessions on Human Trafficking 101, Digital Safety for Youth and Young Adults, and other topics related to understanding the impacts of human trafficking in modern day society.
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://forwardradio.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.
Tina Ward-Pugh is originally from Mississippi. She has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Belmont University. She moved to Louisville in 1987 and attended Southern Seminary where she earned her Master’s in Social Work and decided to make Louisville her home. As a young Social Worker and Feminist marching for Abortion Rights, LGBTQ rights and for fair housing while at the Coalition for the Homeless, ● She first worked to elect women judges, and other progressive people to office before running for the first time, and successfully winning, in 1998. ● Tina Ward-Pugh was elected to the 1st Ward Alderwoman, the 9th District Councilwoman and most recently the Director of the Louisville Metro Office for Women. Tina’s long-been a progressive voice for human right. and ● That includes leading the passage of a Fairness Ordinance, twice; ● Leading the Smoking Ban public health initiative; and helping to create the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
We love finding book lovers who are doing innovative things with words. This week we are talking about making poetry fun and accessible to the person on the street, literally. Our guest is Sean Petrie, a poet in Austin, Texas who, along with his fellow poets in the group Typewriter Rodeo makes poetry become a sensory experience. Sean and his colleagues Jodi, David, and Kari Anne click their vintage typerwriter keys and create poems on the spot for guests who attend all kinds of events in the Austin area and around the country.
Typewriter Rodeo has published their own book of poetry from their nine years of poetry meeting real people with Andrews McMeel Press. And Sean is also the author of books for young readers called The Jett Ryder series and has penned several books of poetry.
You can follow Typewriter Rodeo on social media @typewriterrodeo or their website at typewriterrodeo.com.
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Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Typewriter Rodeo: Real people, real stories, custom poems by Jodi Egerton, David Fruchter, Kari Anne Holt, and Sean Petrie 2- Pet Poems (also not just pets) by Sean Petrie 3- How to Read the Constitution (and Why) by Kim Wehle 4- Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael Lewis 5- Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis 6- The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis 7- The Guncle by Steven Rowley 8- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Movies mentioned 1- Moneyball (2011) 2- The Big Short (2015) 3- Schitt's Creek - HULU (2015-2020)
Let's take a little journey back to 1984 and talk about why Ronald Reagan sought public support for military involvement in Nicaragua and El Salvador
We've got a great show to celebrate being on the air for four years. It's our answer to the question 'How Did We Ever Get That?' How were Dippin' Dots invented? Who made the first telescope? How can scientists study the evolution of empathy? How were chickens first domesticated? Finally, there's a poem about this, a basic question regarding the scientific method....How did we ever get that?
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On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, throws the first pitch with Ellen Trahan, Board Chair, of the Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC). The LSC is another local non-profit that, along with Forward Radio, will be participating in Give For Good Louisville on Thursday, Sept. 15th! Donations will help fund the LSC’s micro grant program, which will soon be opening applications for proposals in the 2022 cycle. The LSC is in its 12th year and we discuss its history and evolution over the years.
You’ll also get a preview of the 9th Annual Sustainability Summit, coming up on Oct. 6th, 1pm-4pm, and taking place virtually again this year. The theme of the Summit is “Louisville 2030: A Better Tomorrow Begins Today.” Highlights will include: · Keynote – Douglas Edwards, Senior VP, Enterprise Associate & Business Solutions, Humana · Panel– Building a City for Tomorrow: Featuring Large Infrastructure Scale Projects in Kentucky That Lay the Groundwork for a More Sustainable and Equitable Future · Panel – From Vision to Visionary. The Artist’s Vision for a Sustainable Future · After Party 5-7pm at Against the Grain. For every Oktoberfest beer sold, Against the Grain will donate $1.00 back to the LSC. · Tickets: $20 for individual tickets, $200 for group or classroom tickets. (hold a watch party) If you are a student, represent a sustainability/equity organization, or are unable to comfortably afford a ticket to this event, please send us a message to programs@louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org for a free sponsored ticket.
Learn more and reserve your ticket for the Sustainability Summit at http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org http://facebook.com/louisvillesustainabilitycouncil
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
Forward Radio was thrilled to participate in the 2022 Louisville Maker Faire (https://louisville.makerfaire.com/) held on Saturday, Sept. 10th, from 10am - 6pm, at the University of Louisville's Student Activities Center. Co-hosts Justin Mog and Brian Barnes take you on a tour around the fair, interviewing some of the most creative people you'll ever meet, including representatives from: Capitol Custom Bicycles; Momentum Motorsport; DIY Solar; Electrified Riding Lawn Mower; FirstBuild; Glassblowing demonstration; ; International Honor Quilt; Kentucky Science Center; KMAC A Contemporary Art Museum; Louisville Free Public Library Makerspaces; LVL1 Hackerspace; Making Healthcare Technology for Exploration Spaceflight; National Watch and Clock Collectors - Chapter 35; Podcasting & Broadcasting with Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP-LP Louisville; re Making a (healthy) City with the Urban Design Studio; Redbird Robotics; Salaam Storytime; University of Louisville ASCE; and Voron Design.
Sidelined for two years by the global pandemic, the Louisville Maker Faire returned this fall! Equal parts street festival, science fair and business networking event, the Louisville Maker Faire is “The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.” Participants learned how to make and fix stuff with makers ranging from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers, all sharing the Louisville Maker Faire purpose – to entertain, inform, connect and grow the maker community.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these makers to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and more. It's a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Mike, Vince, and the crew break down the latest book from Dan Canon " Pleading Out : How Plea Bargaining Creates a Permanent Criminal Class"
Ruth Newman brings you highlights from the Women's Equality Day celebration on August 27, 2022 at the Filson Historical Society. Featured speakers include: UofL Brandeis School of Law’s Enid-Trucios Haynes; HRC’s Education Committee Chair Dawn Wilson; and Change Today, Change Tomorrow’s Taylor Ryan. Information about the event is at https://filsonhistorical.org/event/womens-equality-day-2022/
In 1973, Congress designated August 26th as Women's Equality Day. It is the date that the 19th Amendment was certified, giving women the right to vote in the U.S. Forward Radio is proud to mark this important occasion.
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://forwardradio.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.
Ryan Busse is a former firearms executive who pulls back the curtain on America's multibillion-dollar gun industry, exposing how it fostered extremism and racism, radicalizing the gun industry and bringing cultural division to a boiling point. As an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and conservationist–all things that the firearms industry was built on, Ryan Bussy chased a childhood dream and built a successful career selling millions of firearms for one of America’s most popular gun companies. But blinded by the promise of massive profits, the gun industry abandoned its self-imposed decency in favor of hardline conservatism and McCarthyesque internal policing, sowing irreparable division in our politics and society. That drove Busse to do something few other gun executives have done; he's ending his 30-year career in the industry to show us how and why we got here. Published in 2013, Ryan Busse’s book, Gunfight, The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America is an insider’s call-out, of a wild, secretive, and critically important industry.
One of our guests from this past summer, Kate Wickers, introduced us to the work of British nonfiction writer Ben Aitken. His books are funny, intelligent, poignant and we’re thrilled he agreed to speak with us from his home in London. We chatted with him about his many books, particularly The Marmalade Diaries which was just published in the US in June. Ben is funny in that understated way that Americans like us find charming.
The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple follows Ben’s experience being a millennial lodger with a 80 year old widow as COVID shut everything down in 2020. But we also cover his various travel books including The Gran Tour and A Chip Shop in Poznan.
You can follow Ben Aitken on Instagram and Twitter at @benaitken85.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
1- J and C / The Cafe--plays by Ben Aitken 2- Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett 3- Bridget Jones' Diary by Helen Fielding 4- The Gran Tour by Ben Aitken 5- The Marmalade Diaries by Ben Aitken 6- Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson 7- Dear Bill Bryson by Ben Aitken 8- A Chip Shop in Poznan by Ben Aitken 9- The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 10- Hello Stranger by Will Buckingham 22- Ban This Book by Alan Gratz 23- From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg 24- Two Degrees by Alan Gratz
Movies mentioned-- The Way (2010) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
TV series mentioned -- 1- The Sandman - Netflix (2022 - ) 2- Game of Thrones - HBO (2011-2019) 3- The Witcher - Netflix (2019 - present) 4- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Amazon (2022 -)
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We are treated to an endless stream of cheerleading around renewable energy. But what is the underlying reality? And if flooding the energy market with solar panels and wind turbines, turns out to create more problems than it solves, then what? Let's count the true cost of all energy extraction generation and consumption. Let's count the cost of fossil fuels. And let's count the cost of solar and wind. Let's count the cost of electric vehicles. Let's count the true cost of lithium ion batteries. And then let's go from there. But let's not be led down a garden path by the people who want to sell us solar panels, wind turbines, electric cars and lithium ion batteries, primarily to make money from us, irrespective of the cost. In this episode, we look at some of the true costs of energy, including fossil fuels and so-called renewable energy and so-called clean vehicles.
Barry Levy is a physician and epidemiologist who has studied the health impacts of war for more than three decades. His new book, "From Horror to Hope: Recognizing and Preventing the Health Impacts of War," which was published by Oxford University Press, provides a comprehensive review of the impacts of armed conflict on health, human rights, and the environment and addresses the prevention of war and the promotion of peace. Dr. Levy has spoken and written extensively on these issues, including the health impacts of Russia's war in Ukraine. Dr. Levy has authored or co-authored more than 250 published articles and book chapters and Dr. Levy previously served as a medical epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control. He is an Adjunct Professor of Public Health at Tufts University School of Medicine and a Past President of the American Public Health Association.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, grabs his college rock hammer for an in-depth conversation with environmental scientist, Dr. Amy Townsend-Small, associate professor of environmental science in the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences. Amy has spent years studying abandoned or idled oil and gas wells across the country. Her geology research is helping policymakers understand the scope of the problem and the implications for the environment and public health and safety. In a study of idled or abandoned wells in Texas, she found they could be leaking millions of kilograms of methane each year.
This is a very timely conversation in light of the recent news that Kentucky is going to invest $25M to cap leaking oil and gas wells. The U.S. Department of the Interior awarded the funds to Kentucky as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Kentucky has a disproportionate number of derelict oil and gas wells.
Follow Amy at https://twitter.com/ATownsendSmall She recommends the PBS Frontline documentary Plastic Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dk3NOEgX7o
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
K.A. Owens interviews "O" . Topic: Death of Breonna Taylor activist Chris Wells. K.A. reads letters written by the KY Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression regarding the incarceration of Grandmaster Jay and the Prosecutorial Misconduct by KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron in the Breonna Taylor case. Recorded Friday September 2, 2022, 3PM.
Brian Barnes interviews Aaron Koshinski from Ohio Valley Creative Energy (https://ohiovalleycreativeenergy.com/) about emerging technologies, quantum computing, humanoid robots, and artificial intelligence.
Our guest this week is Natalie Martin, a voracious romance reader from Illinois who we met through Tabby Pawlitzki, host of Modern Life podcast. Natalie is the owner of Just Ask Nat! and a virtual assistant for authors and small businesses including the romance podcast Heaving Bosoms where she has also served as guest co-host.
We wanted to dig deep with a fellow book lover who reads romance almost exclusively to find out why this genre is so important to her and what authors she recommends for someone new to this category of novels. We talk about all kinds of romance tropes and themes and have a grand old time that devolves into a discussion that neither of our moms should listen to. But we don’t, as far as we know, violate any FCC regulations.
Reminder to listeners that Give for Good Louisville is coming up on September 15, and Forward Radio is part of that. There are some cool donor challenges this year that you can learn about at GiveforGoodLouisville.org.
You can follow Natalie on Instagram @justasknat or at her business website www.justasknat.com
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books and Authors Mentioned In This Episode:
1- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul by Jack Canfield 2- All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot 3- Nancy Drew series 4- Summer Sisters by Judy Blume 5- Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas 6- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 7- A Brush With Love by Mazey Eddings 8- Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan 9- Reel by Kennedy Ryan 10- Everything for You by Chloe Liese 11- Always Only You by Chloe Liese 12- Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas 13- Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience by Rebekah Weatherspoon 14- Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn 15- Shirley Jackson: A Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin 16- Shirley by Susan Scarf Merrell (fiction) 17- The Lottery by Shirley Jackson 18- We've Always Lived in the Castle 19- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 20- Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score 21- Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 22- Wretched Waterpark (Sinister Summer #1)by Kiersten White 23- Vampiric Vacation (Sinister Summer #2) by Kiersten White 24- Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snickett
TV/Movies mentioned-- 1- Chopped (Hulu) 2- Bridgerton (Netflix)
Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Heaving Bosoms 2- The Modern Life Podcast
Let's take a journey through time back to March 6, 1991, where George HW Bush is giving the victory speech to a joint session of Congress, after the first Gulf War. Let's look at the rhetoric. Then let's look at the underlying reality. Let's look at the relevant law. And then let's ask: Do we trust these people? Can the people who bring us endless war ever be trusted to bring us solutions to climate change? If not, then what do we do?
Drs. Rob Stone and Karen Green Stone, doctors practicing in Indiana, discuss the impacts of Medicare privatization and single payer organizing efforts in Indiana
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, introduces you to Ashley Wilmes, the new Executive Director of Kentucky Resources Council, which combines smart policy and legal advocacy to protect the Commonwealth's natural resources and ensure environmental justice for Kentucky's most vulnerable people and communities (https://www.kyrc.org/). Ashley was appointed director in fall of 2021, replacing Tom “Fitz” Fitzgerald, who served as director throughout the history of KRC and is transitioning into a senior staff role.
Ashley attended Centre College and the University of Oregon School of Law, where she earned a specialty certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Before joining KRC, she practiced environmental law as a solo practitioner, served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and worked as in-house counsel for environmental advocacy organization WildEarth Guardians. Ashley has represented organizations across the country on environmental matters and has argued cases before the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits. She recently stepped down as Chair of the Environmental Law Section of the Kentucky Bar Association.
For 35 years, the Kentucky Resources Council has been a trusted source of legal representation, advice, and assistance to individuals, communities, and local governments on a wide range of environmental and energy issues. KRC provides consistent, aggressive advocacy on environmental and public health issues by monitoring and educating the public on permits, regulations, and legislation; facilitating networking among environmental and citizen groups; and providing direct and indirect legal representation without charge to individuals, community groups, and local governments.
You can donate to support KRC at https://www.kyrc.org/get-involved/donate Read Joe Childer’s Op-Ed “In EKy, people can’t live on high ground because it’s all owned by corporate interests”: https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article264568066.html The KELI Podcast is available at:· https://anchor.fm/kyresources https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kentucky-resources-council/id1509478015?uo=4 https://open.spotify.com/show/7djs7cxyFrv36Fc6NmeXzT Donate to ACLC's Flood Recovery: https://appalachianlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/165958-urgent-donate-to-aclc-s-flood-recovery-fund?fbclid=IwAR22NdMMjiItf7eLWXG2Ebork1-kkJDQnIBA43rB7LxUGPkPiRbE8vcwg_o More great resources for how to support flood recovery in Eastern Kentucky is at https://appalshop.org/news/appalachian-flood-support-resources
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
Scott Miller describes the night sky for the month of September. Rob Weber interviews Dr. Kate Bulinski (Bellarmine University) about 'The Waldron Shale Project' for K-12 education. Amanda Fuller interviews Dakota Tate (Murray State University) about his research on carbon sequestration and compaction in crop soils. And finally, Scott Miller discusses the impacts and policies of global climate change.
Here is the website for 'The Waldron Shale Project': https://www.bellarmine.edu/arts-and-sciences/department-of-environmental-studies/the-waldron-shale-project/?fbclid=IwAR154K8qh-4n3D_yv24COQYaeQITvKXxCOU09Wgy0poGgQcDBk0CK1_QBao
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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LouisvilleReads | Ep 32 | Invisible Child (2021) | Andrea Elliot | 8-26-22 by FORward Radio
K.A. Owens interviews Jack Spadaro a Mining/Mine Safety/Environmental Engineer and Dr. Colleen Unroe, professor of Environmental Studies at Dickenson University. They explain the relationship between a century of mining in Eastern KY and the severe damage from the heavy rainfall and flooding that began on Wednesday July 27, 2022. Recorded Friday August 26, 2022.
This week we are joined by Shelley Sackier who has had an interesting literary journey. She is a young adult fiction writer who has recently published a book about scotch whisky called Make It a Double: From Wretched to Wondrous: Tales of One Woman’s Lifelong Discovery of Whisky. It is part Scotch history, a love letter to the country itself, and part memoir about how her love for the spirit developed especially after she completed an internship at a Scottish distillery. Over the course of 20 years, it has changed the trajectory of her life. Shelley works as a whiskey educator at Reservoir Distillery in Richmond, Virginia.
You can follow Shelley Sackier on Instagram @shelleysackier or at her website www.shelleysackier.com
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Books Mentioned in This Episode:
1- Make it a Double: From Wretched from Wondrous: Tales of One Woman's Lifelong Discovery of Whisky by Shelley Sackier 2- The Monsters of Rookhaven by Padraig Kenny 3- The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier 4- A Season to Taste: How I Lost My Sense of Smell and Found My Way by Molly Birnbaum 5- The Babysitter: My Summers With a Serial Killer by Jennifer Jordan and Liza Rodman 6- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
This week we are joined by returning guest Nancy Brooks, Executive Director of the Louisville chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Nancy shares current initiatives, including "stigma-free workplace," early intervention, and peer-to-peer support groups. The Step Forward for Mental Health Walk will be hosted by NAMI on October 15th, 2022. You can find details about the walk as well as information and links to free weekly online support groups at nami.org.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Resources: nami.org
Let's take a look at the Inflation Reduction Act, especially the provisions that are supposed to help solve the climate crisis. Then let's ask, do we trust this government to solve climate problems? Do we trust this government to solve species extinction problems?
Let's look at the long record the government has of acting exactly contrary to the interests of the people.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, puts down his binoculars for a chat with Dan Maloney, who stepped in as the new Director of the Louisville Zoo (http://louisvillezoo.org) last fall. Dan comes to us with over 39 years of experience working in zoos around the world. He speaks about what is so special about the Louisville Zoo and what drew him here. The Louisville Zoo is a non-profit organization, but it’s also an agency of Louisville Metro Government, and it is the state zoo of Kentucky! In fact, the Kentucky Legislature recently made their first appropriation to support the zoo to tune of $10 million.
Opened in 1969, the Louisville Zoo currently exhibits more than 1,100 animals on 130 acres of natural settings representing zoogeographical areas, specific habitat types or special education areas including: Glacier Run, Africa, Islands, New World Exhibits (North, Central and South America), Australian Outback, the HerpAquarium and the Metazoo Education Center. The Zoo’s award-winning Islands, Gorilla Forest and Glacier Run exhibits have been recognized by AZA for their excellence and innovation. The 2016 Master Plan address the challenges and vast opportunities for the Louisville Zoo.
Listen in to learn about the zoo’s role in conservation and preservation of endangered species, including their highly successful captive breeding population of black-footed ferrets, North America’s most endangered mammal, their newest Hartmann’s mountain zebra born in May, and how the Louisville Zoo is a Certified Sensory Inclusive Location.
And be sure to join us out at the Louisville Zoo for their adults-only annual fundraiser: Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too on Saturday, August 27, 5:30-9:30pm with tastings from craft breweries & wineries, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, animal encounters, and musical entertainment from the duo Kevin and Lauren. All proceeds will benefit the Zoo’s education, conservation, preservation and cultivation projects.
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
K.A. Owens interviews Tina Ward-Pugh, former member of the Louisville Board of Alderman and the Louisville Metro Council. She is now running for the position of Jefferson County Clerk. Recorded Friday August 19, 2022, 1:30PM.
Patty talks to The Faculty Feed team at Louisville's Health Sciences Campus about how Critical Thinking connects with Clinical Thinking.
Corrie Shull is a lifelong champion of public education, and his record of community service underscores his advocacy for a strong, diverse, progressive JCPS system. He is the father of Zoe and Harrison. Corrie has served on the JCPS Facilities Committee and the Behavioral Support Alternative Task Force. He has participated in Flash Dads and mentors JCPS middle school boys. For the past eight years, Corrie created and led the Teen Summit Enrichment Program, which offers a mix of academic instruction and cultural enrichment. He also serves as coordinator of an annual college tour, giving high school students the opportunity to visit college campuses and personally connect with counselors, students, and staff. Corrie holds degrees from Fisk University and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and a doctorate in Transformative Leadership from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. He is the pastor of Burnett Avenue Baptist Church in Fern Creek.
In this week’s episode, we chat with Erin Flanagan, an author whose debut novel Deer Season won a 2022 Edgar Award for Best First Novel; her most recent book that published this past summer is a thriller called Blackout. Blackout revolves around a sociology professor named Maris who begins having blackouts despite the fact that she gave up drinking seven months before and then discovers other women in her community are experiencing the same thing. It’s a bit of a #metoo novel with some speculative science and some vodka thrown in. In addition to being an award-winning writer, Erin is also a creative writing professor at Wright State University in Ohio.
You can follow Erin Flanagan on Instagram @erinlflanagan or at her website; erinflanagan.net
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Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan 2- Blackout by Erin Flanagan 3- In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial by Mona Chollet 4- Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen Kirby 5- The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer 6- They Never Learn by Layne Fargo 7- The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer 8- The Case of the Left-Handed Lady by Nancy Springer
Movie Mentioned 1- Enola Holmes - 2020 (Netflix)
TV series mentioned: 1- Severance - 2022 (Apple +)
The Senate has passed what it claims to be the largest investment ever in the war on climate. Yes, many dollars were spent, but is it a good use of the money? Are they using our money well? Are they solving problems? Or are they wasting our time?
On this week’s show we bring you a compelling conversation about the evolving meaning of home in the age of climate chaos with science journalist, Madeline Ostrander, author of the brand new book, At Home on an Unruly Planet - Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth, released by Holt on August 2nd, 2022. Learn more at http://madelineostrander.com
How do we find a sense of home and rootedness in a time of unprecedented upheaval? What happens when the seasons and rhythms in which we have built our lives go off-kilter? In her new book, Madeline Ostrander reflects on the climate crisis not as an abstract scientific or political problem but as a palpable force that is now affecting all of us at home. She offers vivid accounts of people fighting to protect places they love from increasingly dangerous circumstances. A firefighter works to rebuild her town after catastrophic Western wildfires. A Florida preservationist strives to protect one of North America’s most historic cities from rising seas. An urban farmer struggles to transform a California city plagued by fossil fuel disasters. An Alaskan community heads for higher ground as its land erodes.
Madeline pairs deeply reported stories of hard-won optimism with lyrical essays on the strengths we need in an era of crisis. The book is required reading for anyone who wants to make a home in the twenty-first century.
Follow Madeline at http://twitter.com/madelinevo
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
Is the naming of the 'James Webb Space Telescope' really appropriate considering the NASA administrator's role in the 1950's 'Lavender Scare' where homosexuals working in government were fired?
The first half of this video was broadcast on our August 1st show: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/bench-talk-august-night-sky-behind-the-name-james-webb-space-telescope-august-1-2022?in=wfmp-forward-radio/sets/bench-talk-the-week-in-science
Thanks to 'The JustSpace Alliance' for permission to rebroadcast their video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqrZ0Pl-KjQ. Here is their website: https://justspacealliance.org/.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Colleen Unroe, PhD-a former organizer with Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, with Sam and Kelly Sizemore. The Sizemore family is from Clayhole, Kentucky. The Sizemore family and Dr. Unroe give our audience an update on the flooding in Eastern KY that began on Wednesday July 27, 2022. Recorded on Friday August 12, 2022, 3PM.
This week’s Truth to Power is all about access to public land for urban food growers and community benefits. Joining us this week are several key players in the proposal for a Shively Community Food Park (https://www.facebook.com/ShivelyCommunityFoodPark/) that will be going before the Shively City Council on Monday evening! Haileigh Arnold is Manager of the Hope Community Farm, a project of Gate of Hope Ministries, that will soon be displaced from its home on Bicknell Ave. and would like to relocate to Shively. Alix Davidson is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Food Literacy Project, whose Iroquois Farm has already been displaced and is eager to provide urban farming opportunities for Shively’s youth. And LeTicia Marshall from Bearfruit & Grow is the Shively resident who first had the vision for converting Shively’s abandoned golf course on Crums Lane into a productive, healing, and recreational space for the community.
The Shively City Council will be discussing the proposal for the Shively Community Food Park on Monday, Aug. 15th, 6:45pm, Shively City Hall (3920 Dixie Highway). Most members of the Shively City Council have told organizers that they will not be supporting this important proposal. This is very discouraging news, but there has not yet been an official vote. Organizers have submitted a final written proposal and are calling for the Council to vote on it at the next council meeting on Aug. 15th. The organizers are encouraging citizens to show up, have their voices heard, and get a clear answer from the City.
If you’d like to speak and make a public comment, you’ll need to sign-up between 6:15 and 6:30. But the meeting starts at 6:45, and supporters can also just show up - there will be signs & fans available to show support. More info on the meeting is at shivelyky.gov/events
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 http://forwardradio.org
Farrah Alexander is a writer, author, and activist. She began pursuing her J.D. at Indiana University McKinney School of law. In her first year, she won the Indianapolis Bar Association’s inaugural writing competition with an essay proposing a three-point legislative plan to combat the state’s maternal mortality rate. She also served as a student representative of the Jewish Faculty and Staff Council, a research assistant on the Law v. Antisemitism conference, and became a founding member of the university’s Jewish Law Student Association. Her debut book, RAISING THE RESISTANCE: A Mother's Guide to Practical Activism was published by Mango Media in 2020. Her latest book, RESISTANCE IN THE BLUEGRASS: Empowering the Commonwealth, was published by the University of Kentucky Press in 2022 and featured a foreword by Rep. Attica Scott. Her editorial work has been featured in Huffington Post, BUST, and Scary Mommy. Her commentary has been discussed in Scientific American, Buzzfeed, Refinery 29, Yahoo, Hello Giggles, Woke Sloth, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Perez Hilton, Daily Mail, BBC, and others.
She is a member of the Everytown Author's Council, She currently served on the Jewish Community Relations Council in Louisville. She previously served as a Jeremiah Fellow with Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice along with a cohort of young, progressive Jews dedicated to fighting white supremacy, antisemitism, and injustice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indiana University.
This week we are joined by Meg Sasse Stern, an abortion access professional. We discuss the reversal of Roe v. Wade, burnout, and self-compassion.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
This edition of Truth to Power features Rhunette Bazzell, a Nanny by profession, and Melva Wright, founder and CEO of the nonprofit "We are Children with a Purpose Inc." Both of these women felt called to seek out disadvantaged children in Louisville and, in their own creative ways, to engage these kids in fun, confidence-building activities. Hosted by Ruth Newman.
This week we speak with Cassie Moses, a mom from a small town in Central Kentucky. Cassie grew up in Eastern Kentucky at the Hindman Settlement School where her father was the administrator and where she met and befriended lots of Kentucky artists through the Appalachian Writers Workshop.
Cassie began a book club several years ago with her three daughters, and it has offered a way for her to read books that they’ve selected and have special one-on-one time with each of them to discuss these books while doing something special, like going out for ice cream or lunch. We also spend a few minutes speaking with her oldest child, Riley, who shares some of the great books she’s read with her mom.
You can follow Cassie on Instagram @kybooklady.
For shownotes for any episode at our website www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a BookLover
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt 2- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin 3- Diary of Anne Frank 4- Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley 5- Lovely War by Julie Berry 6- House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 7- Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 8- Same Sun Here by Neela Vaswani and Silas House 9- The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu 10- A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross 11- The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley 12- Percy Jackson series 13- Ariadne by Jennifer Saint 14- Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel 15- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan 16- The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson 17- The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson 18- I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood by Jessi Klein
My email inbox featured a message from the Sierra Club, as follows:
“Those who want to stay alive should vote for Democrats. Those who are willing to die from a severe heat wave (like the one in Europe at this very moment), by drowning in a flood, from severe trauma in a hurricane or tornado, or from smoke inhalation in a wildfire, can vote Republican.”
This episode is my response. I assert that Democratic candidates do not give voters any reason to get out and vote.
Fixing that problem would be easy enough. There are numerous issues that are favored by supermajorities of Americans. One party or the other has to decide to run on POPULAR issues.
Members of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare attend a March and Rally in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 57th anniversary of the signing of the bill establishing the Medicare Program and advocate for an Improved and Expanded National Nonprofit Medicare for All Program.
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
The crew discusses the Attorney General's decision to file Civil Rights charges against LMPD regarding the Breonna Taylor case. We examine what this means for the movement and how we further our fight to get community control of the police.
Recorded Sept. of 2021- The crew looks at the Department of Justice- Civil Rights Division's ' pattern or practice' investigation of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
K.A. Owens interviews Teri Blanton, former Chair of Kentuckians ForThe Commonwealth, Colleen Unroe, former organizer KFTC, Dee Parker, Steering Committee member of KFTC. Topic- Extreme Flooding in Eastern Kentucky in last week of July 2022. Kay Coyte announces Family Fun Day in Portland Sunday August 7, 2022. Recorded Thursday August 4, 2022. One Thirty PM.
Diane Porter has been a teacher, a school counselor, an assistant principle, a principle and now a two term Jefferson County Public School Board Member. currently running for a third term. She believes that her experience as an education qualifies her to help guide Kentucky's largest public school district to a bright future.
This week is a hybrid episode as we slowly creep back into a recording schedule after a nice long summer break. We’ve got Appalachia and Eastern Kentucky on our minds because of the recent catastrophic flooding in parts of the state so we decided that we’d rebroadcast part of an earlier episode with Kendra Winchester, founder of Read Appalachia on Instagram, who champions Appalachian writers on her feed.
But we also had the opportunity to speak this week with Bobi Conn, an Appalachian author and friend of the show who we interviewed in June of 2020 about her debut memoir "In the Shadow of the Valley", a raw and unflinching look at growing up in Eastern Kentucky and her dysfunctional family. Bobi has a new novel coming out at the end of August that incorporates more family stories she heard about her great grandpa, a moonshiner, and her great grandmother, who held the family together.
Did you know that helping flood victims can be as easy as buying a book? This Saturday, August 6, Carmichaels Bookstore in Louisville KY will donate all profits from book sales from all 3 stores and their website to Eastern Kentucky flood relief funds organized by Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and the Hindman Settlement School. Their website is www.carmichaelsbookstore.com.
We will be back next week with the true start of Season 7 and an all new episode. Happy Reading!
You can find Bobi Conn on social media @BobiConn and her website bobiconn.com.
You can find Kendra Winchester @readappalachia and @Kdwinchester
You can find shownotes for any episode at our website www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a BookLover
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- A Woman in Time by Bobi Conn 2- In the Shadow of the Valley by Bobi Conn 3- Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff 4- Embers on the Wind by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg 5- Finna by Nino Cipri 6- Defekt by Nino Cipri 7- Percy Jackson & The Olympians by Rick Riordan 8- Sabriel by Garth Nix 9- Books by Tamora Pierce 10- Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 11- Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray 12- Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson 13- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 14- The Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson 15- Affrilachia by Frank X. Walker 16- Southernmost by Silas House 17- Black Bone: 25 Years of Affrilachian Poets edited by Bianca Lynne Spriggs and Jeremy Paden 18- Water Street by Crystal Wilkinson 19- Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 20- 3Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Cladsaddle 21- Step Into the Circle: Writers in Modern Appalachia edited by Amy Greene and Trent Thomson
This week we are joined by one of our besties, Hazel Mae Tackett! Hazel shares how she transformed experiences with bullying into a life of authenticity and spreading joy to others. We also talk about the way stress affects mood, the myth of constant happiness, and the importance of recharging your social battery.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
If people only knew where their food comes from, it would be a different world. The mainstream system of food and farming delivers food that is low in nutrition, while polluting the water and crowding out wildlife.
It's also bad for the climate.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a great conversation with Terrell Holder, current Chair of the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, a proud Forward Radio Community Partner. Listen in as we discuss the club’s recent annual picnic featuring Monica Unseld from Until Justice Data Partners; current local priorities for sustainability; the intersection of social and ecological systems; the role of electric vehicles in a sustainable future; and simple things you can do at home to improve habitat and advance sustainability. Learn more about the club at http://sierraclub.org/kentucky, or http://facebook.com/LouisvilleSierraClub
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
What can we see in the night sky during the month of August? Scott Miller fills us in. And who exactly is the 'James Webb Space Telescope' named after? What was Webb’s role in the 1950's 'Lavender Scare' where homosexuals working in government were fired? Hear the first half of a video produced by 'The JustSpace Alliance': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqrZ0Pl-KjQ
The second half of this video will be broadcast later, along with NASA's response. Thanks to 'The JustSpace Alliance' for permission to rebroadcast their video. Here is their website: https://justspacealliance.org/
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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K.A. Owens interviews Ivonne Rovira. Ivonne is a spanish teacher in Louisville, KY. Ivonne explains the reasons for the teacher shortage in the United States. Recorded Friday July 29, 2022.
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Trinity Wooten lives in Louisville, Ky. She is a J. Graham Brown School alum. She will be attending the University of Ky this fall. She plans to study Psychology and hopes to focus her work on anxiety disorders in the future.
She is a social justice advocate and participated in numerous community programs such as Planned Parenthood’s Teen Council and the Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students. In 2021, she was recognized for her creative writing abilities and was selected to attend the Governor School for the Arts.
Trinity lives at home with her parents and dog Teddy. When she's not advocating for important issues or writing poems, she enjoys painting and spending time with her family and friends.
Melissa Patrick with KY Health News discusses a recent reports about Kentucky's health ranking with Mike Flynn and Gene Shively
We are taking the month of July off to recharge but will be back with all new episodes in August. But until then, we have some great replay episodes.
This week, we revisit our episode with Melissa Hart, author of Better With Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens. This book is a wonderful resource that offers book suggestions in various categories, including adoption/foster care, poverty/homelessness, mental health, and physical disabilities. With some schools and libraries censoring what students can find in their stacks, parents may find this book particularly helpful if they want to allow their children to read widely.
Melissa Hart also has a new book coming out in November of this year titled Daisy Woodworth Changes the World about a 13-year-old girl who tries to help her older brother, who has Down Syndrome and adores Special Olympics and men’s fashion, become a YouTube celebrity.
This week’s episode is a nod to back-to-school season when teachers can get books into the hands of kids after a summer of free days, endless video games, and probably too many popsicles. We are joined by Melissa Hart from Eugene Oregon. She is the author of 2 memoirs, a middle grade book, and most recently a great resource for teachers, librarians, and parents called 'Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens'.
When Melissa’s tween daughter was in elementary school, she dealt with anxiety and depression, and Melissa found a way to help her through reading targeted books together, a practice called bibliotherapy which some studies suggest is effective in the treatment of some forms of depression. But the list of books in 'Better With Books' can also help a young person develop empathy and be more accepting of others who have different experiences from their own such as individuals with physical disabilities, mental health struggles, body image issues, and students from different religious backgrounds.
You can find find Melissa on instagram @wildmelissahart or at her website at www.melissahart.com.
Books mentioned--
1- Better with Books: 500 Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens by Melissa Hart 2- Pinballs by Betsy Ayers 3- What Goes Up Must Come Down by Johanna Hurwitz 4- Sugar by Jewell Parker Rhodes 5- Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo 6- The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Patterson 7- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 8- Far From the Tree by Robin Benway 9- Ten Things I Can See From Here by Carrie Mac 10- If I Ever Get Out of Here (audiobook) by Eric Gansworth 11- Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo 12- Avenging the Owl by Melissa Hart 13- Wild Within: How Rescuing Owls Inspired a Family by Melissa Hart 14- Dune by Frank Herbert 15- Dune Messiah (Book 2) by Frank Herbert 16- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 17- The Overstory by Richard Powers 18- There, There by Tommy Orange 19- Harry's Trees by John Cohen 20- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate 21- Pax by Sara Pennypacker 22- The One and Only Bob / The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 23- Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter 24- Watership Down by Richard Adams
Movies mentioned-- 1- Dune (October 2021), directed by Denis Villeneuve
Our system of food and farming has huge consequences for our climate and our biosphere, for better or worse.
On this episode, we take a sober look at our food system such as it is currently... because if we see how bad it is, we will want to change it.
The great news is that we can change it with our buying decisions and in our decisions about what food to grow ourselves. We don't have to wait for changes in public policy.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, turns the mics on Kyle Kramer, a local podcaster and Executive Director of the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center over on Newburg Road (http://earthandspiritcenter.org). Kyle is host of the Earth & Spirit podcast (https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1004504654/earth-and-spirit) from Louisville Public Media, and Justin had the delight of being on Kyle's podcast (https://lpm-od.streamguys1.com/earthspirit/20211103115745-EarthSpiritPodcast2021-11-2-ARestoredEarth-QuakerEnvironmentalistJustinMogonOpeningOurHeartstoRightRelationships.mp3), and featured in lovely documentary that Kyle produced with Bernheim called "Grounded: Conversations on Nature and Climate Change" (https://youtu.be/fL_rHzS3rcQ). You can hear the full conversations that went into that documentary at https://lpm-od.streamguys1.com/earthspirit/20220713131117-EarthSpiritPodcast2022-7-15-Grounded.mp3?sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer
Kyle has served as the Executive Director of the Earth & Spirit Center since 2014. In addition to his administrative responsibilities at the Center, Kyle also teaches courses on Thomas Berry. Prior to coming to the Earth & Spirit Center, Kyle was the director of graduate theology programs and ministry formation for Saint Meinrad, a Benedictine monastery and Roman Catholic school of theology. Kyle and his family spent fifteen years as organic farmers and homesteaders in Spencer County, Indiana. Kyle currently serves as a Catholic Climate Ambassador for the Catholic Climate Covenant and is the author of A Time to Plant: Life Lessons in Work, Prayer, and Dirt (Ave Maria Press, 2010) and Making Room: Soul-Deep Satisfaction Through Simple Living (Franciscan Media, 2021). He is a former columnist and essayist for America magazine and a current columnist for Franciscan Media’s St. Anthony Messenger magazine. He speaks across the country on issues of ecology and spirituality. Kyle was a Herman B. Wells Scholar at Indiana University Bloomington and holds a double BA in Religious Studies and Germanic Studies, having spent a year at the Universität Hamburg in Germany. He earned a Master of Divinity, Honors Diploma, from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Atlanta. Kyle is a trained singer and guitarist and he enjoys rock climbing. Connect with Kyle at https://www.facebook.com/kyle.t.kramer.9 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-kramer-6b341529/
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
K.A. Owens interviews retired attorney and former Louisville, KY Board Of Aldermen member Bill Allison. Topic: Bill has organized an annual tribute in Paris , KY, to African American Trumpet player Bill Coleman (born and raised in Paris, KY). Bill Allison's original hometown is Paris, KY. Recorded Thursday July 21, 2022.
Linda Duncan earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville's Rank I Administration and Supervision program. She taught at Southern High School and was a teacher and assistant principal at Fairdale High School. She has served two terms as an at-large director on the Kentucky School Boards Association and is a member of the National School Boards Association.
Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare members discuss the birth of Medicare including its civil rights and medical care desegregation component, privatization efforts, Medicare drug policies and costs to patients
This week Carrie and I traveled to record at the Tompkins-Buchanan-Rankin Mansion, which is a Victorian era mansion built in 1871, with 12-foot ceilings, hand-carved wood balusters, and intricately designed colorful wallpapers. It has been preserved and enveloped by the campus of Spalding University and is the location of their School of Creative and Professional Writing and home base for today’s guest, debut novelist Katy Yocom.
Katy’s novel, Three Ways to Disappear, was published in 2019 and has won numerous awards including The Siskiyou Prize for Environmental Fiction. It has also been selected as a Barnes and Noble Indie Book Favorite.
Katy has vivid memories of as a child reading All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot out loud with her mother. It was a short leap to her writing her own book about the intricacies of animal conservation and family bonds.
Katy tells us how her obsession with a set of newborn tiger cubs at the Louisville Zoo 14 years ago started her on the path to write her book, how a suggestion from an astute editor changed the trajectory of her novel, and why she believes much of the riskier and cutting edge literature is being published by small independent presses and how important it is to support them.
Books Discussed in this Episode 1- Three Ways to Disappear by Katy Yocom 2- All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot 3- One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia 4- Severance by Ling Ma 5- The Road by Cormac McCarthy 6- Kindred by Octavia Butler
You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com
What is the science behind the first pictures from the James Webb Space Telescope? Why did the Geological Society of Kentucky recently name the Lower Howard's Creek Nature & Heritage Preserve as a distinguished geologic site? What's in the redacted letters between the last Queen of France (Marie Antoinette) and her purported lover? Finally, hear about the I Am A Scientist program that is working to enhance diversity and inclusivity in the sciences.
Here is a link to those Webb Telescope images: https://www.nasa.gov/webbfirstimages Here is the original I Am A Scientist video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0ZFXUpZ0-Y. Here is the I Am A Scientist website: https://www.iamascientist.info/
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, brings you a preview conversation with Dr. Douglas Tallamy who will be the guest speaker at a special event on Friday in collaboration with UofL’s Sustainability Council and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Joining the conversation is Bernheim’s Director of Education, Kristin Faurest, Ph.D.
Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 106 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book Bringing Nature Home was published by Timber Press in 2007, The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, was published in 2014; Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller, was released in February 2020, and his latest book The Nature of Oaks was released by Timber press in March 2021. In 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writers Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association.
Dr. Tallamy will be speaking on Nature’s Best Hope on Friday, July 22nd, 6-7:30pm, in UofL's Humanities room 100. General public: $25 Bernheim members: $20 University faculty/staff with valid ID: $10 Students with valid ID: free, but must register for the event Purchase tickets at https://bernheim.org/event/natures-best-hope-with-dr-douglas-tallamy/ Presented by Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in partnership with the UofL's Sustainability Council. Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth. The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Dr. Tallamy will discuss simple steps that each of us can - and must - take to reverse declining biodiversity, why we must change our adversarial relationship with nature to a collaborative one, and why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope. A spread of healthy farm-to-table appetizers from Bernheim’s Edible Garden and Isaac’s Cafe will be available starting at 5:30pm, and attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase Bernheim memberships.
Climate-resilient Gardening Takeaways: A walking tour by Bernheim Director of Horticulture and Sustainable Landscapes Renee Frith Saturday, July 23, 10-11:30 a.m This on-site tour highlights landscaping practices at Bernheim that are meant to be replicable in your own back yard. Renee will show you how you can make your yard a more natural and healthy place! Limit: 20 people. Meet in front of the Bernheim Visitor Center and you must pre-register here: https://bernheim.org/event/savor-the-season-positive-vibes-for-summer-2022-07-23/2022-08-27/
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
Forward Radio was proud to participate in and live-broadcast from the 2022 Bluegrass VegFest at the Melwood Art Center on Saturday, July 9th from 11am-6pm. The VegFest is a Louisville-based vegan food festival showcasing regional businesses and products, with over 50 exhibitors. Not just a cornucopia of delicious plant-based food, it also featured craft beer and summer cocktails, nationally renowned speakers, arts and crafts, kid’s activities, and much more. The festival attracted thousands of attendees who are passionate about food, health, animals, the planet, and socially/eco-conscious companies. It featured regional restaurants, fabulous food trucks, beverages, and expert chefs demonstrating how to prepare your own delish vegan dishes. Learn more at http://www.bluegrassvegfest.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! On this week's show, we bring you highlights from the live interviews we conducted with many vendors and participants at Bluegrass VegFest. It's a great 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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Community Activist Jeff Compton about the Sunday July 10 , 2022 incident in Shawnee Park at the Dirt Bowl where the Louisville Metro Police Department decided to serve a warrant in the middle of a crowd of women and children and gunfire ensued. The Dirt Bowl is a summer basketball tournament, a community event that people have enjoyed for many years. Recorded Friday July 15, 2022.
This week we our joined by Alexa Quinter, who shares how a traumatic childhood experience has had a profound and lasting impact on her mental health. We talk about coexisting with trauma, dealing with anger, and accepting changes in yourself even when others don't.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
This week’s guest, Angela Jackson-Brown, is an award-winning novelist, poet, and playwright. She is also a professor at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana who completed her MFA at Spalding University in Louisville where she is also a member of the creative writing graduate faculty.
Her most recent novel, When Stars Rain Down, was published in 2021 and is a historical fiction story set in 1930s Georgia, and has been nominated for several awards. Angela also has a new novel coming out in July called The Light Always Breaks set in post WW 2 Washington DC that features political and romantic intrigue between a high powered interacial couple. These are stand alone novels but what is cool is that these books’ characters are in the same fictional universe so readers get a chance to reconnect with characters they may have met before.
Angela talks to us about how she uses fiction to write about experiences in her life she wished she’d had, why she started writing plays, and the first book she read as a child that made a big impression on her (and this will surprise you).
You can find Angela on Instagram at @angelajacksonbrownauthor and at her author website angelajacksonbrown.com
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Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown 2- The Light Always Breaks by Angela Jackson-Brown 3- The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl 4- Drinking From a Bitter Cup by Angela Jackson-Brown 5- Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 6- Roots by Alex Haley 7- The Color Purple by Alice Walter 8- The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. 9- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 10- The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood 11- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 12- We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza 13- Girl at War by Sara Nović 14- True Biz by Sara Nović
Movies mentioned 1- Child's Play (1988) 2- The Conjuring (2013)
I had a chance to speak with a group of Kenyans about farming. Here's what I had to say. It applies to the US, just as well.
If we farm regeneratively, and/or get our food from farmers who do so, then we will experience a range of benefits, in terms of nutrition, water quality, climate and community wealth building.
I recommend rotational grazing of livestock and practicing the principles of soil health in our crop fields and vegetable gardens.
On this week’s show, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with Connor Giffin, the new Courier-Journal Environmental reporter and Report for America corps member. We discuss some of his first impressions of Louisville and his recent coverage of pollution in Beargrass Creek, MSD and the city's efforts to reduce sewage overflow. We also discuss some of the under-reported sustainability stories in Louisville such as: 1. Transportation and how Louisville is very lazy about that - intellectually and physically; 2. How racism is fueling climate change by allowing white leaders to ignore real transportation planning that serves those without cars and dense urban development and affordable housing; 3. The Land Development Code Reform Process and access to vacant land - which is disconnected from the Sustain Louisville plan; 4. Basic natural history and environmental education - what are the local species, urban wildlife, migratory species that pass through here? Threats to them and reasons to protect and value them, including invasives, and the new invasive species recently identified in Louisville by citizen scientists; 5. Indigenous peoples of our region (again, ignored due to racism) - who was displaced from these lands? what could we learn from them about sustainability? What are their ongoing struggles and successes? ; and 6. Reparations for indigenous and black communities who have suffered from environmental injustice.
• Check out Connor's staff profile https://www.courier-journal.com/staff/7467685001/connor-giffin/ • Report for America https://www.reportforamerica.org/ • Mississippi River Basin Ag and Water Desk https://agwaterdesk.org/ • Courier-Journal Mobile Newsroom information https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2022/06/15/courier-journal-mobile-newsroom-coming-your-neighborhood/7585572001/ The Courier-Journal is partnering with libraries to bring a newsroom to more neighborhoods. Starting July 5, the C-J Mobile Newsroom will set up in select libraries to embed journalists in that community for about a month. The goal is to listen and learn from the people who live in Shively, Russell, Okolona, Newburg, and Iroquois. The first stop is Shively. You're invited to come by and share your ideas in person. You can also reach out online now here. C-J Mobile Newsroom Schedule (10am-5pm, weekdays): • Shively Library, July 5-29 Meet the Editors Night - Tuesday, July 12, 6 p.m. • Western Library, August 1-26 • South Central Regional Library, September 6-30 • Newburg Library, October 3-28 • Iroquois Library, November 1-18
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
Forward Radio was proud to participate in and live-broadcast from the 2022 Bluegrass VegFest at the Melwood Art Center on Saturday, July 9th from 11am-6pm. The VegFest is a Louisville-based vegan food festival showcasing regional businesses and products, with over 50 exhibitors. Not just a cornucopia of delicious plant-based food, it also featured craft beer and summer cocktails, nationally renowned speakers, arts and crafts, kid’s activities, and much more. The festival attracted thousands of attendees who are passionate about food, health, animals, the planet, and socially/eco-conscious companies. It featured regional restaurants, fabulous food trucks, beverages, and expert chefs demonstrating how to prepare your own delish vegan dishes. Learn more at https://www.bluegrassvegfest.com
The broadcast included interviews with many vendors and participants and we brought you live coverage from the speakers room, including:
Dawn Hilton-Williams: Krabby Cakes Cooking Demo & Tasting Dawn Hilton-Williams, aka The Vegucator, is author of “Flava My Plate: Your Tasty Vegan Guide to Health-Wealth," Founder of Herban Eats, and a food justice advocate. She’s been a vegan chef for more than two decades. Recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Beyoncé’s beyGOOD foundation, Dawn is also dedicated to the mitigation of food-apartheid communities where chronic disease risk factors disproportionately impact communities of color.
Gene Baur: ”Vegan for Animals, People and the Planet” Gene Baur is Co-Founder and President of Farm Sanctuary, and has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by TIME magazine. He was a pioneer in undercover investigations and instrumental in passing the first U.S. laws to ban inhumane factory farming practices. Since 1986, he has traveled extensively, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of animal agriculture and our cheap food system. Gene has published two bestsellers, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food (Simon and Schuster, 2008) and Living the Farm Sanctuary Life (Rodale, 2015), which he co-authored with Forks Over Knives author Gene Stone.
John Lewis: “Vegans Aren’t Filling Up Hospitals” John Lewis, aka Bad Ass Vegan, is a filmmaker & prominent wellness advocate promoting compassion. His soon-to-be-released documentary They’re Trying to Kill Us explores the connection between veganism, food justice, and hip-hop culture. John has appeared in multiple television shows and fitness magazines such as Muscle & Fitness and Men’s Fitness, as well as Maxim and Sports Illustrated.
Toni Okamoto: “How to Eat Plant Based on a Budget” (in a ‘fireside chat’ with Gene Baur) Toni Okamoto is a bestselling author and the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save money by eating vegan. She’s been profiled by NBC News, Parade Magazine, and she’s a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the country.
Dr. Milton Mills: “The Many Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet” Dr. Milton Mills is a physician and veteran speaker who was the featured physician in Netflix’s hit documentary What The Health. He practices urgent care medicine in the Washington DC area and has served as Associate Director of Preventive Medicine. He’s currently a member of the National Advisory Board for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Dr.Mills’ talks are renowned for being accessible, highly informative, laced with humor and thought-provoking ideas.
K.A. Owens interviews KY State Rep. Mckenzie Cantrell about her legislative career and her entrance into the election for Judge on the KY Court of Appeals. Recorded Friday July 8, 2022, 12 Noon.
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In this last episode of Season 6, we feature a writer who we had the pleasure of meeting in real life at Carmichael’s Bookstore during a leg of her book tour. Courtney Maum is a celebrated author of literary fiction but her latest book is a memoir about how a return to horse riding in her late 30s helped her rediscover herself. It isn’t uncommon at all for women to lose themselves in their roles as mothers or wives or employees and forget what it is that brings them joy and passion and a sense of fun.
Courtney’s book, The Year of the Horses, follows her through personal losses and professional challenges and her ultimate decision to saddle up and not only ride again but take on a new equine endeavor–polo. Her book has been named "A Best Read for Mental Health" by The Today Show and also appears on Amazon's list of Best Books of 2022.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum
2- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jessmyn Ward 3- Navigate Your Stars by Jessmyn Ward 4- It's Great to Suck at Something: The Exceptional Benefits of Being Unexceptional by Karen Rinaldi 5- What's So Funny: A Cartoonist's Memoir by David Sipress 6- Woman Eating by Claire Kohda 7- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
Movies mentioned-- 1- Interview With the Vampire (1994) 2- Bob and the Trees (2015) 3- Down With the King (2021)
You can find Courtney Maum on Instagram @cbmaum FB Courtney Maum and her website courtneymaum.com
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We are celebrating Independence Day with tips on how you can declare energy independence and freedom from fossil fuels by tapping into the power of the sun! On this week's show, we bring you more highlights from the June 4th Kentucky Solar Energy Society (http://kyses.org) Annual Meeting, hosted on campus by UofL’s Sustainability Council. This week we’ll hear from Andy McDonald, Director of Apogee - Climate & Energy Transitions, a Program of Earth Tools (https://apogeeclimate.org/); and Patrick Ferrell with the Solar Over Louisville installer, Solar Energy Solutions (https://www.sesre.com/). Andy shares all the basics you need to know as you consider solar power for your home, business, church, farm, or any other setting; and Patrick offers great information on home battery systems for solar – when you should consider them and when you shouldn’t.
The Kentucky Solar Energy Society’s mission is to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation in Kentucky through education, advocacy, networking, and demonstration of practical applications.
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
K.A. Owens interviews Joi McAtee-Director, Office of Equity, city of Louisville, KY. She shared the various purposes and programs of that office. Recorded Friday July 1, 2022, 2PM.
We love independent bookstores and try to feature one each season, but this can be difficult. As small business owners, it is often difficult to carve time out of their weeks to speak with us. So we are always grateful when the stars align and we can make it happen.
This week’s episode features Michelle Haring, owner of Cupboard Maker Books in Enola, PA. She tells us about how she first sold rare books, then more widely used books, then new books. And the bookstore has also joined forces with a local nonprofit to “carry” (yes, we’re putting this in air quotes), adoptable cats. There are three store cats that visitors can always see–Mouse, Annika, and Zak. And what goes better with a cozy book than a cat on your lap (at least in Carrie’s estimation).
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
2- One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul 3- Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words by Annika Sharma 4- Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 5- Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score 6- Riley Thorn series by Lucy Score 7- Notes on an Execution by Danya Kufafka 8- Death Motor series by Michelle Haring
Shows mentioned-- 1- Stranger Things, Season 4 (2022) 2- Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
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In this week's solo episode, we catch up after a little break and read responses to two survey questions: 1.)What are some common misconceptions about mental health that you wish the public better understood? and 2.)Do you find it difficult to talk about your mental health? If yes, why? If no, what has made it possible/easier for you to talk about your mental health?
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Dr. Keith Miller associate professor at U of L School of Medicine's surgery department and trauma surgeon at University Hospital in Louisville discusses gun violence in our community.
I believe what we do with our home landscapes will lead the way to real change, partly because by so doing, we will be engaging with the people who, as a group, have the power to make change: The upper middle class in the U.S.
This episode is about how power works and how change happens.
Mary Williams tells us about the new chapters in the missions of Mars' rovers Perseverance and InSight. Listen to the 'Sounds of Mars' compliments of NASA, and catch Leslie Moise's poem about Marsquakes. Rob Weber interviews Yvonne Garrison (Mason County High School, in Maysville, KY) about receiving the Outstanding Science Teacher Award from the central section of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers this year. Finally, J. Scott Miller tells us about the planets, stars, constellations and meteor showers to be seen in the night sky during the month of July, 2022.
Here is a link to the interview with Ms. Garrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMBZvVbudyo Here is the link to the NASA video on the 'Sounds of Mars': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHenFGnixzU
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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Just in time for the June 30th deadline to sign-up for Louisville’s highly successful Solar Over Louisville program (http://100percentlou.com/2040), this week's show brings you highlights from the June 4th Kentucky Solar Energy Society (http://kyses.org) Annual Meeting, hosted on campus by UofL’s Sustainability Council. This week we’ll hear from Sumedha Rao, LEED AP, a Sustainability Specialist in Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability (http://louisvilleky.gov/sustainability); and Steve Ricketts, co-founder of Solar Energy Solutions and a Principal at Generation Solar. You’ll learn all about the Solar Over Louisville program and get some important warnings about the solar scammers who are starting to invade our region, offering shoddy work and deals that are literally too good to be true. Beware! Be informed!
Louisville Metro Government and the Louisville Sustainability Council launched the Solar Over Louisville program to make it easy for residents and small businesses in the 15-county greater Louisville region to go solar by providing a 12-19% bulk purchasing discount on solar installation and connecting participants with a vetted solar installer. Going solar saves energy costs, potentially increases property value, supports local solar jobs, and helps Louisville achieve its 100% clean energy goals! Tune in to learn more about what you need to know before going solar! Learn more at http://100PercentLou.com/2040.
On next week’s program, we’ll bring you more from the KySES Annual Meeting, including a Solar 101 workshop and great information on home battery systems for solar – when you should consider them and when you shouldn’t.
The Kentucky Solar Energy Society’s mission is to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation in Kentucky through education, advocacy, networking, and demonstration of practical applications.
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
The Access Hour features the March for Our Lives event that occurred in Louisville as well as cities across the country. Locally the speakers included Mayor Greg Fischer, Congressman John Yarmuth, Ace project director Rose Smith, Kentucky Department of Education member Soi Anna Mestin, and poet Jalanda Smith. Moms Demand Action leader, Cathy Mekus, provided analysis.
Special Ukraine Episode of LouisvilleReads. Read and reviewing Belarussian journalist and winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature Svetlana Alexievich's 2016 'Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets'. Capping off nearly three decades of collection the oral history of the Soviet peoples from WWII, the late 20th century Soviet-Afghan War, and the 1986 Chernobyl Disaster, Alexievich captures the social and psychological landscape of the former Eastern Bloc from the 1990's forward as "Soviet Man" ("Homo Sovieticus" per Soviet writer and sociologist Aleksandr Zinovyev) labors to discover what fits (and what doesn't) in the 21st century. Interview with the author on the back courtesy of the Brooklyn Public Library!
This is the time of year when lots and lots of people travel so it makes sense to have a travel memoirist on our show. Kate Wickers is a British writer who has spent 25 years or so writing about her extensive travel experiences and publishing in magazines and newspapers all over the world. When COVID hit, she decided to turn her many travels with her husband and three sons into a collection of essays about what travel has meant to their family and the lessons they’ve learned from the experiences travel has given them.
Her memoir, "Shape of a Boy", offers a collection of really great stories that will make any parent who has traveled with children go down their own memory lane to remember both the highs and lows of travel when kids are involved. And we’re not the only ones who think her memoir is pretty awesome. National Geographic Traveller listed it as one of the “9 Best Travel Books for 2022.”
You can find Kate Wickers on Instagram at @wickers.kate and at her website katewickers.com
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Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- Shape of a Boy by Kate Wickers 2- The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb 3- Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal 4- The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple by Ben Aitken 5- The Gran Tour: Travels with My Elders by Ben Aitken 6- Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 7- Da Vinci's Cat by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Dr. Stuart Williams (Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of Louisville) finishes his talk about the history of COVID-19 treatment. Here is the first half of his talk: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/bench-talk-how-does-the-sars-cov-2-virus-cause-disease-dr-stuart-williams-june-13-2022?in=wfmp-forward-radio/sets/bench-talk-the-week-in-science
This April-2021 lecture is part of the 'Bench Talk Live' series sponsored by the Kentucky Academy of Science: www.kyscience.org/bench_talk_live.php. Here is the video of the entire lecture: https://www.kyscience.org/docs/Bench_Talk_Live_April_2021_Stuart_Williams.mp4
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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June 20,2022 A couple samplings from Medicare for All Explained, a podcast produced by Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) and Joe Sparks: Dr. Anthony Spidaro discusses a single payer healthcare system as a public health issue; Dr. Joseph Jarvis advocates for single payer from a conservative's perspective; locally, Dr. Steve Lippman advocates for a single payer system
On this week’s show, we talk with climate expert Alan Miller about his recent, critically important book, co-authored with Durwood Zaelke, ”Cut Super Climate Pollutants Now! The Ozone Treaty's Urgent Lessons for Speeding Up Climate Action.” Listen in to the revolutionary story of a 10-year sprint to reduce 'super climate pollutants', cut global warming in half, and avert catastrophe. We have a decade or less to radically slow global warming before we risk hitting irreversible tipping points that will lock in catastrophic climate change. The good news is that we know how to slow global warming enough to avert disaster. Miller explains how a 10-year sprint to cut short-lived “super climate pollutants” -- primarily HFC refrigerants, black carbon (soot), and methane -- can cut the rate of global warming in half, so we can stay in the race to net zero climate emissions by 2050.
Learn more at https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/changemakers-books/our-books/resetting-future-cut-super-climate-pollutants-now
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
K.A. Owens interviews potential new WFMP programmers, Rhunette Bazzell and Jerry Crawley. We learn more about them as people as well as programmers. Recorded Friday June 17, 2022, 1PM
Once again we have our favorite local bookseller, Sam Miller, of Carmichaels Books in Louisville KY on the show to talk about summer reads. She is like our in house book seller who joins us every summer and winter to tell us what is new and notable in bookstores.
Not all of these books are the typical fluffy summer books about the beach and booze; we have her cover all genres—sci/fi, cookbooks, local authors, YA, and literary fiction. We always enjoy when Sam visits us. And this week besides us, she also got to visit with resident cat Miso who was spreading the love around in the studio while we were recording.
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Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb 2- Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin 3- In Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet 4- This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub 5- Horse by Geraldine Brooks 6- Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane 7- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 8- The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 9- Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid 10- How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann 11- Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi 12- Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin 13- A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow 14- A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow 15- Little Brother by Sallie Bingham 16- The Silver Swan: In Search of Doris Duke by Sallie Bingham 17- Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith 18- Shifty’s Boys by Chris Offut 19- These Killing Hills by Chris Offut 20- Kentucky Straight by Chris Offut 21- These Prisoning Hills by Christopher Rowe 22- River of the Gods by Candice Millard 23- The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold 24- You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe 25- Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe 26- Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe 27- Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe 28- I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong 29- An Immense World by Ed Yong 30- Tree Thieves by Lyndsie Bourgon 31- The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben 32- Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen 33- The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager 34- The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay 355- Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney 36- Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 37- We Were Liars by E. Lockhart 38- Family of Liars by E. Lockhart 39- The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert 40- Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert 41- The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson 42- Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White 43- I Dream of Dinner So You Don’t Have To by Ali Slagle 44- Snacks for Dinner by Lukas Volger 45- Watermelon and Red Birds by Nicole Taylor 46- Passersthrough by Peter Rock 47- My Old Kentucky Home by Emily Bingham 48- How The Word is Passed by Clint Smith 49- Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence Williams 50- Six Days in Rome by Francesca Giacco 51- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Shows mentioned— Justified (FX and Hulu 2010-2016)
The most remarkable things about the "age of information" is what we are not told about the most consequential issues of our time. We are not told that food and farming impacts climate, biodiversity, water quality and food security more than any other sector of our economy.
We are not told that water and ecosystems are a quick, easy, accessible, scalable way to heal the climate and the biosphere.
We are not told that food and farming, if done properly, could reverse desertification and give billions of people access to clean drinking water.
These are just some of the issues we will talk about in Episode 335 of The Climate Report.
Deborah LaPorte spent most of her adult life in Las Cruces, NM where she taught literature and writing at New Mexico State University. She has also produced plays and published short fiction. Upon retirement, she moved back to Louisville to be near family. She volunteers with the Earth and Spirit Center as a Mindfulness Mentor, sharing meditation and mindfulness teachings in under-resourced communities. In 2020, after the police killing of Breonna Taylor, she joined Di Kerrigan in co-founding listenlearnact.org, whose mission is to listen to Black leaders, learn all we can about racism, and act to reverse it. As part of that mission, she helps coordinate the racial justice program at the Earth and Spirit Center and regularly co-facilitates their Listen Learn Act classes with Di Kerrigan and Reverend Joe Phelps. Di Kerrigan is a Louisville native but has lived and worked throughout the US, first as a nurse then as a partner in a medical software development company. She returned to Louisville upon retirement. Di teaches mindfulness meditation with the Mindfulness Mentors through the Earth and Spirit Center; she also volunteers with Kentucky Refugee Ministries and the Volunteers of America Restorative Justice program. In 2020, she co-founded listenlearnact.org (LLA) with Debbi LaPorte in the wake of Breonna Taylor’s death. LLA’s mission is to raise awareness of everyday racism and explore the history of how it has been a destructive fabric woven into our society. Di also co-facilitates, with Debbi LaPorte and Rev. Joe Phelps, Listen Learn Act anti-racism classes at the Earth and Spirit Center on a regular basis.
How does the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus invade our bodies? How does it get to the brain? Why do children seem less affected by COVID-19 compared to adults? How effective is hydroxychloroquine (the drug espoused by Donald Trump) in treating COVID-19? These topics, and others, are discussed by Dr. Stuart Williams of the University of Louisville's Department of Physiology and Biophysics.
This April-2021 lecture is part of the 'Bench Talk Live' series sponsored by the Kentucky Academy of Science: https://www.kyscience.org/bench_talk_live.php. Here is the video of the entire lecture: https://www.kyscience.org/docs/Bench_Talk_Live_April_2021_Stuart_Williams.mp4
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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On this week’s show, we talk Resilient Families and Little Free Libraries with Lora Haynes, UofL Associate Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences , whose research interests include: Cognitive and social/cognitive development with specific interests in effective parenting and interactive reading, achievement motivation, and development of expertise, focus on visual arts. You can learn more about Lora and her amazing work at https://louisville.edu/psychology/haynes
Lora also recommends you check out: The Resilient Families Project on Facebook (where you can see pictures of our grand opening of UofL's first Little Free Library!) at https://www.facebook.com/RFPLou Little Free Libraries Louisville on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480991625502741 Global Little Free Libraries website at http://littlefreelibrary.org
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
K.A. Owens interviews Rhunette Bazzell, a potential new programmer on Forward Radio. Rhunette has important concepts to share in regards to child development and self-esteem. Recorded Friday June 10, 2022, 1PM.
Judy Munro-Leighton began her teaching career at Roosevelt Elementary School in Louisville’s West End in 1973. She earned her PhD in history from the University of Kentucky 1994.She has been a history professor at Louisville’s Jefferson Community College for 20 years, and now a professor emeritus.
In this episode, we chat with debut novelist Donna Gordon. While she has a long background as a poet and short story writer, she ventured into writing a novel when two ideas began swirling around in her head.
Her novel, What Ben Franklin Would Have Told Me, tells the story of two characters, Lee and Tomás, who seem to have nothing that connects them and yet they do. It’s a novel that deals with some heavy topics in a way that doesn’t leave you despondent but instead you feel strangely hopeful. It was recently named one of "45 Books We're Excited About from Indie Presses in 2022" by the Independent Book Review. Donna’s book hits bookstore shelves today.
You can find Donna Gordon on instagram at @donnagordon8994 and at her website donnagordon.com
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Books Mentioned in This Episode:
1- What Ben Franklin Would Have Told Me by Donna Gordon 2- Lesser Saints by Donna Gordon 3- The Little School by Alicia Partnoy 4- You Can't Drown the Fire: Latin American Women Writing in Exile edited by Alicia Partnoy 5- The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren 6- Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro 7- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 8- Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro 9- Six Days in Rome by Francesca Giacco
Dr. Pat Murphy, pain and addiction specialist, continues his discussion with Mike Flynn and Gene Shively regarding the U.S. addiction epidemic and a healing path forward.
Food and Farming is the sector of our economy that has the greatest impact on our climate. Therefore, it pays to understand how it works, what is wrong and how we can change it for the better, so that every bite of food might have a positive impact on our climate and our biodiversity. That's what we examine in this episode 334 of The Climate Report, "Food, Farming & Climate, Part Two."
On this week’s show, we spend some quality time with Iyana Burton, recent winner of the 2022 Outstanding Student Award in UofL’s Sustainability Masters Program! Iyana graduated from the University of Louisville in December 2021 with a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Sustainability, after majoring in Communication as an undergrad at UofL. She is just launching her career in sustainability and, in addition to some great advice for people starting out in the field, she shares her story of working as a Development Coordinator for Wilderness Louisville (https://www.wildernesslouisville.org/) and her previous experience interning with the Partnership for a Green City (https://www.partnershipforagreencity.org/) and Kentucky Waterways Alliance (https://www.kwalliance.org/). We also talk about finding the good in social media, sustainable fashion, scientific communication, and equity in access to green space! Don’t miss this exciting conversation with on of Louisville’s rising stars of sustainability!
Learn more about Iyana at https://louisville.edu/sustainability/news/iyana-burton-master-of-sustainability-student-of-the-year-award/
Iyana recommends these second-hand clothing websites: https://www.thredup.com https://www.therealreal.com https://wornwear.patagonia.com/ https://poshmark.com
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
K.A. Owens interviews Jerry Crawley, who is a potential new programmer for 106.5FM Forward Radio. RecordedThursday June 2, 2022, 1PM
Readers have heard of the big 5 publishing companies that include Harper Collins, and Penguin/Random House. But there is something really special about university presses. Unfortunately, they don’t often get the attention they deserve. Sarah Munroe, Marketing Manager and Acquisitions Editor at West Virginia University Press, is our guest this week who talks to us about what makes a university press special and how they operate differently from the big 5.
One of the unique things about them is that they can and do feature more diverse voices and topics than what major publishers are willing to put out there. Former guest Neema Avashia, author of Another Appalachia, was published by WVU Press and she is just one of the diverse voices that readers can find at smaller publishers. WVU Press has made some pretty important headlines lately after their author Deesha Philyaw’s book The Secret Lives of Church Ladies became a finalist for the National Book Award in 2020.
While we definitely book nerd out with Sarah, we hope you stay tuned to what was supposed to be her 3 in the Third Degree where we asked only one question but learned a ton about her abiding love for dinosaurs and how they were part of her wedding ceremony with her husband.
You can find WVU Press at their website, www.wvupressonline.com and on instagram and twitter @wvupress and Facebook at West Virginia University Press.
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Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia
2- Bad Tourist by Suzanne Roberts
3- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
4- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan
5- Even As We Breathe by Annette Sanuooke Clapsaddle
6- Ghosts of New York by Jim Lewis
7- Foote: A Mystery Novel by Tom Bredehoft
8- Lioness by Mark Powell
9- Curing Season by Kristine Langley Mahler
10- Kindred by Octavia Butler
11- Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemisin
12- Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James
13- Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
14- The Kill by Richard House
15- City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
16- The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Greene 17- Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Podcast mentioned:
1- Strong Sense of Place hosted by Melissa Joulwan and David Humphreys
Dr. Susan Rogers, president of Physicians for National Health Program facilitates the discussion of efforts of Wall Street and Private Equity firms to privatize the Medicare program. Discussion includes efforts to resist these privatization efforts.
Agriculture has a tremendous impact on our climate, for better or worse. Unfortunately, today's agriculture has a negative impact on our climate. To understand this, let's see how it works. To do this, we have to question everything we have been led to believe about what constitutes healthy farming, starting with plowing and fertilizers.
What is the latest data on childhood mortality rates due to firearms? What are the trends in childhood gun-deaths by race/ethnicity? Then, NASA updates us on their recent accomplishments in space. Finally, Scott Miller fills us in on the constellations and five planets we can see in the night sky in the month of June.
This episode of 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' is dedicated to music composer Vangelis, who recently passed away. Here is the NASA video of the Jupiter flyby featuring Vangelis' music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC7OJ7gFLvE. Here is the article about childhood deaths due to firearms: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/3/e2021052739/184887/Pediatric-Firearm-Injury-Mortality-Epidemiology?autologincheck=redirected
'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' 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.
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We talk soapmaking, zero waste living, and local small business on this week’s show, with Kira Meador, Founder and Owner of TOZA Apothecary & Tea House at 976 Barret Ave. (http://tozasoap.com) we talk about The Refillery at TOZA; ways you reduce, reuse, and recycle; greenwashing of “eco” products, and how to avoid them; easy changes to make in your home, and best practice when trying to transition to more sustainable living; and soapmaking!
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
K.A. Owens interviews activist Shelton McElroy. Shelton has recently returned from Norway, where he and others visited and studied the prison system of that country. In Norway the prisoners are encouraged, shaped and developed to lead a normal life in and after prison. Recorded Friday May 27, 2022, 3PM.
LouisvilleReads | Ep 30 | Winter in Sokcho (2021) | Elisa Shua Dusapin | 5-25-22 by FORward Radio
It's travel season so a great time to revisit our episode with Amber Share and Suzanne Roberts from last summer.
This week’s episode is jam-packed with travel writing. We chat with two guests this week.
Our first guest is not a writer, but a graphic designer who began making cool illustrated posters of national parks on an Instagram account called Subpar Parks. Amber Share couples her illustrations with terrible one-star Yelp reviews those parks receive from visitors who weren’t terribly impressed with majestic things like The Grand Canyon and Old Faithful. Those illustrations have gone viral and she recently collected them all in book format and included facts about each national park from park rangers. Her book, SubPar Parks: America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors is a New York Times Bestseller.
Our second guest is writer Suzanne Roberts, who National Geographic named a “Next Great Travel Writer.” Her most recent book, Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel, has received many awards including the Independent Publisher Book Award and National Indie Excellence Awards. She weaves a story of maturing as a woman and becoming a veteran traveler. Her book will make you laugh but it also gets serious, and those serious essays make her humor seem all the more poignant.
You can find Amber Share on social media at @subparparks or at her website www.ambersharedesign.com. And Suzanne Roberts can be found on instqgram @suzanneroberts28 or on her website at www.suzanneroberts.net
Books Mentioned in This Episode: 1- SubPar Parks: America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors by Amber Share 2- Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love & Travel by Suzanne Roberts 3- My Antonia by Willa Cather 4- Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather 5- Shadows on the Rock by Willa Cather 6- The Innocents by Michael Crummey 7- The Shipping News by Annie Proulx 8- Dispatches from Pluto: Lost & Found in the Mississippi Delta by Richard Grant 9- The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner
This week's episode begins with community voices of eastern KY for healthcare followed by excerpts from the recent U.S. Senate Budget hearing for Medicare for All healthcar.e
The sun shines bright on this week’s show, with Julie Donna, Sustainability Coordinator with Louisville Metro Government, and Wallace McMullen from the Kentucky Solar Energy Society. With your host, Justin Mog, they discuss the progress of the Solar Over Louisville campaign and plans for the Kentucky Solar Energy Society’s Annual Meeting coming up on Saturday, June 4th 10:30am-2:30pm, at the University of Louisville’s Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium. It’s free and open to the public and we encourage you to register now in order to reserve your free lunch at http://kyses.org
UofL's Sustainability Council is proud to host the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Solar Energy Society, whose mission is to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation in Kentucky through education, advocacy, networking, and demonstration of practical applications. This meeting is free and open to all KySES members, subscribers, students, guests and the general public interested in learning more about solar power in Kentucky. Expect an interactive day with participation from attendees and presenters on the state of solar generation and updates from KySES board members on efforts such as solar legislation and Solar Over Louisville.
Meeting topics will include: • An address from Louisville Mayor Fischer • New tech in solar; an overview of the solar industry in Kentucky • Mega trends nationally in pricing & the impact on Kentucky • Louisville’s highly successful Solar Over Louisville program - apply by June 30th! (http://100percentlou.com/2040) • Kentucky legislature vs. Solar • A boom in large (merchant) solar Installation applications in KY • Presentation on batteries for solar applications • Update on Solare Scam Artists • Solar 101 - Before you buy info. The meeting is free and open to the public and will also feature a free catered lunch and plenty of time to network with fellow solar and renewable energy supporters.
There will also be a Solar Over Louisville Enrollment Workshop, Saturday, May 28th, at 1:30pm, at the Shawnee Branch Library, 3912 West Broadway. Louisville Metro Government and the Louisville Sustainability Council have launched the Solar Over Louisville program which makes it easy for residents and small businesses in the greater Louisville region to go solar by providing a 12-19% bulk purchasing discount on solar installation and connecting participants with a vetted solar installer. Going solar saves energy costs, potentially increases property value, supports local solar jobs, and helps Louisville achieve its 100% clean energy goals! Join this workshop to learn more about what you need to know before going solar - including the benefits, cost, whether your property is a good fit, and more! You will hear directly from our vetted solar installation partner, Solar Energy Solutions and be able to ask questions. Learn more and register for the workshop at http://100PercentLou.com/2040.
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
Michael Tee, Vincent Gonzalez, and O discuss the white supremacist attack in Buffalo and the present day implications for the movement.
Pamela Stevenson was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Stevenson graduated from the JG Brown School. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years and reached the rank of colonel. Stevenson earned a J.D. Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University. Her career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and Air Force JAG School, as a professional leadership consultant, and founding a nonprofit law firm.
K.A. Owens interviews Lisa Brooks. She shares a Post Primary Political Overview. Recorded Friday May 20, 2022, 2PM.
Namrata Patel has been writing for 20 years, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that she had more time to work on it. She had always been interested in dual culture and challenges of the diaspora, specifically Indians who had moved to the United States. The isolation of COVID really brought home how lonely life can be if you don’t feel like you fit anywhere. Her debut novel The Candid Life of Meena Dave follows a photojournalist who inherits an apartment from a stranger. The apartment in Back Bay Boston surrounds her with a close-knit network of other Indian-Americans. Meena comes to learn more about herself and her culture, as well as understands the gift of found family and friendship through this experience.
The book comes out June 1 but those book lovers who have Amazon Prime can download her book for free during the month of May with their First Reads program. If you subscribe to Amazon Prime, you are able to download 1 free book a month from their First Reads selections which are editor favorites hitting bookshelves the following month. Just search First Reads in the search bar.
You can find Namrata Patel on instagram at @namratapatelauthor, on Twitter at Nampatel or on her author website, nampatel.com.
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Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- A Room With a View by E. M. Forster 2- Six Days in Rome by Franscesca Giacco 3- My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith 4- The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel 5- Books by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 6- Leonard: My Life as a Cat by Carly Sarosiak 7- The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman 8- The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl 9- Word by Word by Kory Stamper 10- Tidepool by Nicole Willson 11- A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket 13- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 14- Persuasion by Jane Austen 16- FBI/US Attorneys series by Julie James 17- Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
Movies mentioned-- ET: The ExtraTerrestrial (1982)
Shows mentioned-- Lovecraft Country (HBO)
Dr. Paula Bates, Professor of Medicine at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville discusses the development of the anticancer drug AS1411 and how it could be useful it fighting the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Learn about aptamers and how they could be used to fight both cancer and COVID. Hear Dave Robinson convert an aptamer sequence into music!
More information about Dr. Bates and AS1411: https://louisville.edu/medicine/research/cancer/pjbate01 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2716701/
Bench Talk: The Week in Science 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.
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On this week’s show, we help get you prepared to vote in Louisville’s Primary Election with an in-depth interview with Democrat Mayoral Candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright (https://shamekaparrishwright.com). Forward Radio does not endorse any particular candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate and are happy to offer equal air time to all candidates.
Shameka Parrish-Wright is an organizer at heart – she works for The Bail Project and has been a community and voter empowerment organizer, a project manager and a campaign manager. She has volunteered with the Louisville Family Justice Advocates Project and serves on several community boards including Forward Radio’s Community Partner, the Sowers of Justice Network, UofL’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, and the Homeless Coalition Continuum of Care board. Shameka is also co-chair of The Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression. She holds a degree in Human Resources and all her past positions were directly connected to ending poverty and racism.
Registered Democrats here in Jefferson County will see her on your ballot for the Primary on Tuesday, May 17th (polls will be open 6am-6pm). The full list of candidates for Louisville’s next Mayor include:
Bill Dieruf (R) Age: 66 Occupation: Jeffersontown mayor and former hardware store owner
Tim Findley Jr. (D) Age: 42 Occupation: Pastor of Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center
Skylar Graudick (D) Age: 32 Occupation: Construction and maintenance worker.
Craig Greenberg (D) Age: 48 Occupation: Former CEO, 21c Museum Hotels; co-owner, Ohio Valley Wrestling
Colin Hardin (D) Age: 34 Occupation: Hospitality and food service industry
Chartrael Hall (R) Age: 34 Occupation: Minister and entrepreneur
Philip Molestina (R) Age: 60 Occupation: Founding pastor of He Visto la Luz Christian Church
David Nicholson (D) Age: 65 Occupation: Jefferson County circuit court clerk
Anthony Oxendine (D) Age: 43 Occupation: Owner of Spring Valley Funeral Home
Shameka Parrish-Wright (D) Age: 45 Occupation: Partnerships and advocacy manager with The Bail Project
Rob Stark Reishman (R) Age: 44 Occupation: Health care
Find a sample ballot and your (potentially NEW!) polling place at http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org or http://GoVoteKY.com
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
Forward Radio was thrilled to live broadcast for the entire duration of the 2022 How-To Festival at the main Louisville Free Public Library! Listen in as we drop-in on all kinds of workshops and talk to a wide variety of local experts and enthusiasts about everything from How to do Stage Combat, to How to Raise a Herd of Urban Goats!
These are just some of the more than 50 things you could learn in five hours at the Library’s annual How-To Festival -- Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m–3:00 p.m. at the Main Library. This year’s Festival was a mix of past favorites—how to do Tai Chi, homebrew beer, or grow delicious tomatoes—along with new lessons, such as how to make and decorate tasty dog treats, perform modern dance, and create digital music. Other timely topics include how to plan a cross-country trip in an electric vehicle and how to buy and sell a home in a crazy market. And thanks to our continued partnership with the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To once again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups, including Kentuckiana Beekeepers, Wild Ones, and Master Gardeners.
The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library and surrounding grounds. https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/
This week we talk to our first mystery series author: Jess Montgomery. The first book in her 4-book Kinship mystery series is The Widows which introduces us to Lilly Ross, a wife and mother in 1920s rural Ohio whose husband Daniel, the county sheriff, is killed in the line of duty. The town council asks Lilly to take over the sheriff’s position for the rest of the term and the first crime she wants to investigate is the murder of her husband. Lilly Ross is inspired by a real Ohio woman named Maud Colins who also became one of the first female sheriffs in the United States after her husband, also the sherrif, was murdered.
Jess’ most recent novel, The Echoes, was published this past March and follows Lilly and the townspeople of Kinship, OH as they reckon with ghosts of World War 1 some 10 years later. Many of the men served. While some, like Lilly’s brother, died in The Great War, many others came back with emotional scars that affect their personal choices and the town at large.
You can find Jess Montgomery on instagram at @jessmontgomeryauthor or on her author website, www.jessmontgomeryauthor.com .
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Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- The Widows by Jess Montgomery (Kinship series) 2- The Echoes by Jess Montgomery (Kinship series) 3- Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen Kirby 4- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan 5- How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith 6- The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans
Our home landscapes can be a force for good or ill. They can be teaming with life, or they can be dead zones. They can contribute to climate change or help cure climate change. In this episode, we will explore the wonders of Your Climate Friendly Backyard.
On this week’s show, we help get you prepared to vote in Louisville’s Primary Election with sustainability-related highlights from the April 12th Mayoral Candidate Forums hosted by the Courier-Journal at Simmons College. We’ll hear from both Democrat and Republican candidates on vital issues such as public transportation, racial inequity, and affordable housing. Participants included:
Bill Dieruf (R) Age: 66 Occupation: Jeffersontown mayor and former hardware store owner
Tim Findley Jr. (D) Age: 42 Occupation: Pastor of Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center
Skylar Graudick (D) Age: 32 Occupation: Construction and maintenance worker.
Craig Greenberg (D) Age: 48 Occupation: Former CEO, 21c Museum Hotels; co-owner, Ohio Valley Wrestling
Colin Hardin (D) Age: 34 Occupation: Hospitality and food service industry
Chartrael Hall (R) Age: 34 Occupation: Minister and entrepreneur
Philip Molestina (R) Age: 60 Occupation: Founding pastor of He Visto la Luz Christian Church
David Nicholson (D) Age: 65 Occupation: Jefferson County circuit court clerk
Shameka Parrish-Wright (D) Age: 45 Occupation: Partnerships and advocacy manager with The Bail Project
Rob Stark Reishman (R) Age: 44 Occupation: Health care
One other candidate for Louisville Mayor who was unable to participate in the Forum was:
Anthony Oxendine (D) Age: 43 Occupation: Owner of Spring Valley Funeral Home
Polls will be open for the Primary on Tuesday, May 17th from 6am-6pm, but you don’t need to wait until then. Early In-person Voting for Louisville’s Primary Election will be available to all this Thursday-Sunday, May 12th,13th & 14th from 8am-6pm, at six locations: 1) The Jeffersonian on Taylorsville Rd. in Jeffersontown 2) Kentucky Center for African American Heritage at 18th & Ali 3) Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Exposition Center 4) Sun Valley Community Center on Bethany Ln. 5) Triple Crown Pavilion on Plantside Dr. 6) Mary Queen of Peace on Dixie Hwy. Full details at http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org
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
Kentucky's Primary Election will be held on May 17, despite legal challenges and objections to the new gerrymandered GOP maps. We've identified several "infiltrators" who are running in the Democratic Primary and want to warn people what to look out for and how to get more information to make the most informed decisions. Visit www.AllEyesOnKentucky.org for more information. Website updated daily.
K.A. Owens interviews Chanelle Helm of Black Lives Matter Louisville. Topics: Abortion Rights, and the crisis of deaths in the Jefferson County Jail. Recorded Friday May 6, 2022, 3PM
Our guest this week, Court Stevens is outreach director for a public library and the author of 6 young adult suspense novels. Her most recent, We Were Kings, came out this past February and is her contemporary version of an Agatha Christie locked room mystery where our main character, Nyla King’s dysfunctional family and juicy secrets means everyone is a suspect of a murder that took place 20 years earlier.
You can find Court Stevens on instagram at @quartland or on her author website, www.courtneycstevens.com.
To find out more about Foxing Books, go to their Instagram at @foxingbookstore.
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Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Ruta Sepetys books 2- David Arnold books 3- I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak 4- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 5- Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak 6- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 7- Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis 8- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 9- The June Boys by Court Stevens 10- We Were Kings by Court Stevens 11- Faking Normal by Court Stevens 12- When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed 13- The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen 14- Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson 15- Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss 16- On Animals by Susan Orlean
Movies mentioned-- 1- Knives Out (2019) 2- The Green Mile (1991) 3- The Life of David Gale (2003)
When and where was the modern horse originally domesticated? What's the story behind the amazing body/mind connection between people and their horses? What finally happened (and didn't happen) regarding science and education in the Kentucky Legislature this year? When can we see the meteor shower and lunar eclipse that is happening in the night sky during May, 2022? What planets can we spy?
Dave Robinson, Leslie Moise, Rob Weber and Scott Miller all contributed to our 140th episode of 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science'.
Bench Talk: The Week in Science 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.
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On this week’s show, we have a proper porch-sit with Jon Clark, Appalachian Regional Coordinator for Citizens Climate Lobby (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). CCL is focused on engaging citizens in the process of lobbying our leaders for real solutions to the global climate crisis. And here in Appalachia, that means not only putting a price on carbon to speed the transition away from pollution to renewable energy and regenerative agriculture, but offering a just transition for our energy veterans in abandoned coal, oil, and gas fields. Listen in and learn how you can get involved!
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
Truth to Power produces a discussion concerning the Russian/Ukrainian crisis featuring WFMP programmers, Dave Campbell (Louisville Reads), K. A. Owens (On The Edge), and Jim Johnson (Solutions to Violence. The discussion is moderated by Doug Lowry from Forward Radio's proud Community Partner, the Sowers of Justice Network.
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Abigail Kenyon, 2nd year Juris Doctor Candidate at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Abigail shares the motivation for going to law school, what the process has been like so far, involvement in various off-campus projects, and views on the world we live in. Recorded Friday April 29, 2022.
Andrew J. Bacevich is Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History at Boston University. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, he received his PhD in American Diplomatic History from Princeton University. Before joining the faculty of Boston University, he taught at West Point and Johns Hopkins. He is the author of nine books. Among them are: American Empire: The Realities and Consequences of U. S. Diplomacy (2002); The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War (2005); Breach of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country (2013); and After the Apocalypse (2021), His essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of scholarly and general interest publications including The Wilson Quarterly, The The Nation, and The New Republic. His op-eds have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and Los Angeles Times, among other newspapers. His latest is in the publication: WORLD - October 5, 2021 “A sprawling military network across 4 million square miles and 560 million people in the MIddle East undermines goals of security and stability.”
Our guest this week, Chelsea Hofmann, loves to feel her pulse quicken and gets excited by the idea that anything could happen. She lives her life spontaneously so her love of the thriller genre with its twists, turns, and surprise endings fit her personality just fine.
After finishing college and moving to Southern California with her husband, she wanted to reconnect with her love of reading books that she had as a child but none of the book clubs she tried felt like a good fit. So she started a virtual book club on the Instagram platform called Thrillers By The Bookclub. As that virtual club became became popular with members all over the globe, people started asking her about in-person book clubs. Chelsea nurtured this idea, encouraging book lovers to start their own Thriller By The Book Club chapters. There are now over 27 chapters and more are still forming. We chat with Chelsea in this episode about all the thrilling books she reads.
- You can find Chelsea on instagram at @thrillerbookbabe.
- To find out more about Thrillers By The Book club, to see if they have a chapter in your area or to get more information about starting your own, check out their instagram at @thrillersbythebookclub .
- Local Louisville listeners , there is a chapter in town. @txbc_louisville
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Books mentioned in this episode:
1- Boxcar Children series 2- Nancy Drew series 3- Hardy Boys series 4- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 5- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 6- Nothing Important Happened Today by Will Carver 7- His & Hers by Alice Feeney 8- In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead 9- The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewel 10- Survive the Night by Riley Sager 11- This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel 12- The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones 13- Outside by Ragnor Jonasson 14- The Mist by Ragnor Jonasson 15- Snowblind by Ragnor Jonasson 16- An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helena Tursten 17- An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helena Tursten 18- The Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snickett
TV series: 1- The Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix 2017-2019)
Our Backyards and Landscapes can be an asset to the natural world on which we depend or can be a liability. This show is how to turn them into an asset for climate, biodiversity, water quality, pollinators, nutrition and human health.
This week, on the Access Hour, we bring you a Louisville Mayoral Candidate Forum Focused on the Nonprofit Sector, that was hosted online on March 29th, 2022 by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and moderated by Louisville Public Media’s Stephen George, and Rachel Platt from the Frazier History Museum. Watch full video: https://youtu.be/U0Auu0PNj58.
Candidates Participating: Bill Dieruf: https://www.dierufformetromayor.com/ Timothy Findley, Jr.: https://findley4mayor.com/ Craig Greenberg: https://greenbergformayor.com/ Philip Molestina: https://philip4mayor.com/home David Nicholson: https://electnicholson.com/ Shameka Parrish-Wright: https://shamekaparrishwright.com/
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 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 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.
We go BEYOND sustainability this week for a conversation about not just sustaining, but THRIVING! Your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a rich conversation “across the Pond” with Wayne Visser in Norfolk in the United Kingdom. Dr. Visser is a renowned storyteller, speaker, idea-monger, meme weaver, “pracademic,” and author of the new book, “Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society, and the Economy" (2022 Fast Company Press).
Dr. Wayne Visser is a globally recognized “pracademic,” and the author/editor of 41 books, including non-fiction books and poetry collections, and has been a guest columnist for The Huffington Post, The Guardian and the World Economic Forum. In addition, he has published over 330 chapters, papers, articles, blogs and reports. He works as an enthusiast for thriving, a strategy analyst, a sustainability academic, and a documentary filmmaker.
He has been recognized by Trust Across America as one of the world’s top 100 thought leaders in trustworthy business and named a top-100 sustainability leader by ABC Carbon. Dr. Visser currently serves as head tutor, fellow, and lecturer at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, as well as professor of integrated value at Antwerp Management School, where he holds the world’s first academic chair in sustainable transformation. Learn more at http://waynevisser.com
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
Episode #29 of LouisvilleReads! Reviewing the 2021 winner of The Booker Prizes 'The Promise' by South African novelist and playwright Damon Galgut. The dying matriarch of the Afrikaans Swart family on the outskirts of Pretoria leaves her clan one request: to will a small shack on the family farm to their Black housekeeper Salome. Over the next four decades as South Africa transitions from Apartheid to late 2010's realities, the younger generation of Swart's tries (and fails) to fulfill their mother's promise, finding in turn that the promise of South Africa (and British colonialism in general) has left their already naturally fallible humanity with one core contradiction: they cannot part with a home that is essentially not their own, even if they desperately want desire to do so. Interview with the author on the back half!
K.A. Owens interviews Jesten Slaw, Army Veteran, University of Louisville Law Student, member of KY Young Democrats. Learn more about Jesten at https://louisville.edu/law/experiences/student-affairs/student-profiles-salute-the-unbroken/jesten-slaw Recorded Friday April 22, 2022, 2PM
Today is going to be a little different. Unfortunately we had some scheduling difficulties and therefore don’t have a new episode for you this week.
But, we do have a “New To You” episode because we have been lucky enough to be guests on several other podcasts. So, today we are offering up our appearance on The Modern Life Podcast, hosted by Tabby Pawlitzki. On the Modern Life Podcast, Tabby and guests read a book and then watch the screen adaptation and then pick apart all the things we loved and the things we hated. And which was better? The book or the movie?.
Carrie and I were guests to Tabby’s podcast back in December to discuss THE PRINCESS BRIDE written by William Goldman which was then directed in 1987 by Rob Reiner.
This was our second time being a guest on Tabby’s show and we always adore nerding out with her. You can find Modern LIfe podcast on all the major podcast platforms and follow her on Insta at @Modernlifepod
Dr. Joseph Kip Kosek is associate professor of American Studies at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and author of Acts of Conscience: Christian Nonviolence and Modern American Democracy. Kip Kosek celebrated the publication of his book Acts of Conscience, issued by Columbia University Press in January 2009. The book traces the history of some American religious radicals whose belief in nonviolence led them to work for international peace, economic justice, and racial equality amid the catastrophic bloodshed of the 20th century. Kip was selected to join the 2009-11 class of “Young Scholars” in American Religion, run by the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Kip serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the AMST department.
Corrie Shull is a lifelong champion of public education, and his record of community service underscores his advocacy for a strong, diverse, progressive JCPS system. He is the father of Zoe and Harrison. Corrie has served on the JCPS Facilities Committee and the Behavioral Support Alternative Task Force. He has participated in Flash Dads and mentors JCPS middle school boys. For the past eight years, Corrie created and led the Teen Summit Enrichment Program, which offers a mix of academic instruction and cultural enrichment. He also serves as coordinator of an annual college tour, giving high school students the opportunity to visit college campuses and personally connect with counselors, students, and staff. Corrie holds degrees from Fisk University and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and is a doctoral candidate at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. He is the pastor of Burnett Avenue Baptist Church in Fern Creek.
We're talking food sovereignty on this week's program with Stephen Bartlett, Executive Director of Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville (http://salouisville.org). SAL is a proud Forward Radio Community Partner that has been doing important work locally and globally to take the control of food out of the hands of corporations and putting it in the hands of the people! SAL will be organizing several events to get you engaged this spring:
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SAL Gardening Parties will be on Thursdays beginning on April 21st from 5 pm to 7ish each Thursday. We will gather at the SAL community garden behind Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church at 142 Crescent Avenue 40206. Just bring yourselves ready to do garden tasks, and to share in the abundance. Bring your families, children are most welcome!!
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We invite you to a Tortilla Festival on Sunday, May 22nd at George Rogers Clark Park (1024 Thruston Ave, Louisville, KY 40217) starting at 1 pm. adjacent the basketball court and pavilion. This event is co-sponsored by SAL and the Preston Highway Ministry. There will be Tortilla making, with Masa making and beans. Bring a dish, salad or dessert, if you'd like.
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Three Sisters Planting Day: Sunday, June 5th (Rain date June 12): Barr Farms 2440 Popham Rd, Rhodelia, KY 40161. You can carpool with SAL Director from 104 Forest Court, meeting up at 8:00 a.m. for coffee, 8:30 am departure.
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
Justin Pugel of the Ky Center for Economic Policy and Dr. Barbara Casper discuss the Medicaid Program
April is National Poetry Month and whether you love poetry or not, you’ve likely heard of poet laureates. You may not know what that distinction means, however. There are all kinds of poet laureates—of countries, or states, of cities, and of even smaller areas. A poet laureate is appointed by a head of government for her or his accomplishments and may publish poems for special occasions. It is an honor that comes with a lot of flexibility.
In this week’s episode, we chat with Luisa A. Igloria, a native of the Philippines who came to the US to attend graduate school and is one of only four poet laureates of color for the state of Virginia. She was appointed to the position right as Covid took over our lives in 2020. She talks about the three cornerstone projects she wanted to launch in order to make poetry a larger part of the community.
You can find Luisa on instagram at @poetslizard. To see the Poetry Postcard Project and Young Poets in the Community, go to her website at www.luisaigloria.com.
Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover Instagram at @perksofbeingabookoverpod For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
Books and Poetry mentioned--
1- Maps for Migrants and Ghosts by Luisa A. Igloria 2- "Song of Meridians" by Luisa A. Igloria 3- "Blue Bucket" by Naomi Shihab Nye 4- Cartography by Luisa A. Igloria 5- "Vacation" by Wendell Berry 6- Sapiens: A Graphic History Vols 1 and 2 by Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, Daniel Casanave 7- Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari 8- Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari 9- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 10- Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, and Philip Wang 11- Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Doerr 12- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 13- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
On this week's show, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with Shannon Fauver, who is running for District Court Judge in Louisville (http://FauverForJudge.com). You will see her on your Primary ballot here in Jefferson County on Tuesday, May 17th. Shannon is a mother, an advocate, and a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Morocco in the late 1990s. After graduating from UofL's Brandeis School of Law, she opened her own law practice and has represented over 3,000 clients across Jefferson County, everywhere from downtown Traffic Court to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Though the Primary Election is on Tuesday, May 17th, Early In-person Voting will be available to all on the Thursday-Sunday prior, May 12th, 13th & 14th, at six locations: 1) The Jeffersonian on Taylorsville Rd. in Jeffersontown 2) Kentucky Center for African American Heritage at 18th & Ali 3) Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Exposition Center 4) Sun Valley Community Center on Bethany Ln. 5) Triple Crown Pavilion on Plantside Dr. 6) Mary Queen of Peace on Dixie Hwy.
Kentucky District Court 30 is one of 60 district courts in Kentucky. It serves Jefferson County. The judges of the Kentucky District Courts are elected in nonpartisan elections. They serve four-year terms and must run for re-election if they wish to serve again. All candidates participate in nonpartisan primaries. If more than two candidates compete in a race, the two with the highest number of votes advance to the general election in November. In this race, there are three candidates: Shannon Fauver, Megan McDonald, and Jacob E. Elder.
Forward Radio does not endorse Shannon Fauver or any other candidate for public office. What we endorse is an informed electorate. We offer equal air time to all registered candidates for any given seat.
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
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Tim Faulkner Gallery to celebrate FIVE YEARS of community broadcasting on Forward Radio WFMP 106.5fm in Louisville, KY! Your support means the world to us! If you missed the chance to support us during the Pledge Drive, you can always donate at http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Kay Coyte, a volunteer with Hungry For Music. Hungry For Music collects and distributes used and sometimes new instruments to children all over the United States and the World. Recorded Friday April 8, 2022.
We are behind in our goal and running out of time for your support during Forward Radio’s 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive. Critical Thinking for Everyone! was live in the studio at 5pm on April 7th to encourage you to donate whatever you can at http://forwardradio.org to help us reach our goal of $5000 by the end of the Drive on Saturday, April 9th. Joining Patty Payette was station co-founder, Justin Mog, to share with you some of the science behind giving and the impact it has on the giver. Use this knowledge, my friend, to make your life better by donating now to support your independent, grassroots community radio station!
We're concluding Forward Radio’s 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive just as we began it back on March 27th, by introducing you to another young Kentuckiana artist who is bursting with talent and blowing our minds! On this week's Truth to Power Happy Hour! we bring you a two-part show, starting off with the soulful, moving music of Grimm Lock (https://www.instagram.com/grimmxlokk/). Then we take you over to our sister community radio station in Lexington, WLXU, to hear some great programming from the producer of Overtones Live: Gray Matters, hosted By Renee Collins: Diversity, Inclusion and Unconscious Bias (https://vimeo.com/showcase/5852701).
This is your last chance to support the station during our 2022 Pledge Drive. We need to raise $5000 by our 5th birthday on April 9th in order to keep the station on air and going strong for another year. Please donate whatever you can at http://forwardradio.org. And pick up on some amazing hand-made thank-you gifts only during the Pledge Drive!
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
The music in this podcast is original work used by permission of the artist, Grimm Lokk.
We are behind in our goal and running out of time for your support during Forward Radio’s 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive. We were live in the studio at 2pm on April 6th to encourage you to donate whatever you can at http://forwardradio.org to help us reach our goal of $5000 by the end of the Drive on Saturday, April 9th. Joining station co-founder, Justin Mog and Dave Campbell from Louisville Reads are two members of the team behind the Louisville Community Grocery (http://louisvillecommunitygrocery.com).
Lachie Cairns is the manager of the new DeliUp service of the Louisville Community Grocery and Joseph Bowens is Co-Executive Director of the Grocery. They will be in-person and eager to meet you at Forward Radio’s 5th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 9th from 1-4pm at the Tim Faulkner Gallery (991 Logan Street). DeliUp will be doing a free tasting event, seeking your feedback on 12 different deli items that you can sample during our birthday party. Don’t miss it!
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 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 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 courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
We’ve talked about many books on this podcast with an Appalachian setting. And in the Trump and post-Trump era, talking heads have been trying to understand Appalachia. After the publishing of Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, a book about Appalachia that many people love to hate, a whole slew of books by diverse Appalachian writers came out that showed other versions of this complicated region of the country. Neema Avashia’s new book of essays, Another Appalachia: Growing Up Indian and Queer in a Mountain Place really demonstrates those contradictions and strong sense of place.
Neema is a middle school teacher who lives in Boston, but she grew up in a small West Virginia town that was built up around the chemical industry that used the state’s coal to power its plants. Her parents migrated from India and Neema had what she felt was a magical childhood. But as much as she loved her hometown and home state, as she became an adult she had to to come to terms with what home means when you are Indian-American, Hindu, vegetarian, and queer growing up in a place that is overwhelming white, meat and potatoes, and Christian. Her essays ask interesting questions about what it means to love a place that doesn’t always love you back.
You can find Neema on instagram at @avashia and at her author website www.neemaavashia.com.
Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover Instagram at @perksofbeingabookoverpod For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
Books Discussed in this Episode: 1- Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia 2- The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa 3- Drowned Town by Jayne Moore Waldrop 4- Death in the Air: The Story of a Serial Killer, the Great London Smog, and the Strangling of a City by Kate Winkler Dawson 5- Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
Articles mentioned-- What Does the Image of the Cat Signify in Japanese Literature? by Dee Das https://bookriot.com/cats-in-japanese-fiction/
Veterans For Peace member Steven Gardiner of Louisville VFP Chapter 168 speaks to the nuances of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, looking at the history of how we got here.
We are LIVE for the Pledge Drive again this week! Celebrating FIVE YEARS of bringing you Sustainability Now! with our Community Partners from the Urban Agriculture Coalition and Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville (SAL), represented by LeTicia Marshall, Stephen Bartlett, and Amanda Fuller. These groups have been proud supporters of Forward Radio for many years and now we are asking you (and any organizations or local businesses you may be a part of) to step up and support your listening with a contribution to the station during our 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive. Check out the many special thank-you gifts we have available now through our birthday on April 9th at http://forwardradio.org.
The Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow) looks forward to welcoming you to their booths and workshops at the Louisville Free Public Library’s How-To Fest on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-3pm at the Main Library on York Street (https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/).
LeTicia Marshall, is a native Kentuckian, a Mom, a UofL alum, and the owner of Bearfruit & Grow (https://www.bearfruitandgrow.com/). She farms vegetable and herb plants and offers coaching services for anyone who wants to grow a vegetable garden in any space.
Stephen Bartlett is Director of Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville, (http://salouisville.org), and works locally and globally in solidarity with peasant farmers, migrant farmworkers, indigenous communities, and all those who sustain us by sustaining the land.
Amanda Fuller has been an active member of the Urban Agriculture Coalition since its inception. She grows nuts, fruits, and vegetables, and hosts workshops on her urban orchard on Portland Avenue called Lots of Food (http://www.louisvillelotsoffood.com/).
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
Welcome to the wonderful world of caterpillars, which grow into butterflies and are essential food for baby birds. Let's talk about how to provide habitat for caterpillars and what this means for our climate.
Rob Weber (Communications & Policy Director at the KY Academy of Science) discusses the latest news from the Kentucky Legislature including university budgets, the environment, marijuana, and charter schools. Scott Miller (Maysville Community & Technical College) tells us what we can see in the night sky during the month of April. Amanda Fuller (Executive Director of the KY Academy of Science)interviews Sarisha Lohano & Bella Norman (students at Western KY University) about their research on bacteriophage genes.
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Here is the link to the KAS page on legislative issues: https://www.kyscience.org/legislative_issues_2022.php
Link to the students' talk at KAS: https://mms.kyscience.org/members/publication/program_issue.php?iid=971169
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. Don Ray Smith is the author of four books, including his recent autobiographical works Wilson Avenue and the Land of no Return. He is also a humorist and the author of many newspaper and journal articles. He was the featured guest of the Kentucky Story Tellers Association in Lexington's Hunter Presbyterian Church March 24th, 2022.
It’s a live Truth to Power Happy Hour! at 9pm on April 1st to encourage you to donate whatever you can during Forward Radio’s 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive at http://forwardradio.org. Joining station co-founder, Justin Mog, is K.A. Owens and Jeanette Westbrook who have volunteered with the station since our early days.
Also joining us is LeTicia Marshall from Forward Radio’s Community Partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow). The Urban Ag Coalition looks forward to welcoming you to their booths and workshops at the Louisville Free Public Library’s How-To Fest on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-3pm at the Main Library on York Street (https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/).
LeTicia Marshall, is a native Kentuckian, a Mom, a UofL alum, and the owner of Bearfruit & Grow (https://www.bearfruitandgrow.com/). She farms vegetable and herb plants and offers coaching services for anyone who wants to grow a vegetable garden in any space. Watch Bearfruit Gardening on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt34S39mHMQZ-jBmAsqR6Cw
Survivor Leader Jeanette Westbrook MSSW, is a Social Worker and Human Rights Defender. As a Social Worker she has over 27 years of front line experience in working with traumatized clients including traumatized refugees from around the world, many who have experienced torture, the horrors of war, exploitation in prostitution, incest survivors, rape victims. In addition, she has spent more than 20 years interfacing with court ordered individuals in Louisville, who have been convicted of drug and alcohol offenses, assault, robbery, trafficking, and pimping.
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 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
K.A. Owens interviews Steven Gardiner of Veterans For Peace. The topic is Ukraine. K.A. begins the show with the theme "Ten Wrongs don't make a right" - as a response to those who blame the United States for Putin invading Ukraine. Mr. Gardiner does a careful analysis and commentary on various factors pertaining to the war in Ukraine. Recorded Thursday March 31, 2022, 1PM.
We are live in the studio at 2pm on March 30th to encourage you to donate whatever you can during Forward Radio’s 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive at http://forwardradio.org. Joining station co-founder, Justin Mog, are two members of the Louisville Chorus (http://louisvillechorus.org), Ruth Newman and John Trueblood. We share some of their great music and discuss their concert coming up on Sunday, April 24th at 3pm at Christ Church United Methodist.
Also in the studio are our friends from Forward Radio’s Community Partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow), Bethany Pratt from Jefferson Co. Cooperative Extension and Madeline Marshal of the Jefferson Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. We talk about starting gardens, testing soils, making rich compost, keeping chickens & goats, and the first treasures of spring: asparagus and strawberries! The Urban Ag Coalition looks forward to welcoming you to their booths and workshops at the Louisville Free Public Library’s How-To Fest on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-3pm at the Main Library on York Street (https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/).
Original music in this podcast was recorded by the Louisville Chorus. It is used with the artist’s permission.
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 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 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.
Our guest this week is author and podcaster, Maggie Smith. Maggie’s second act in her professional life is as a novelist. She spent over 25 years running a business but when it began to feel boring and she needed to use her creativity, she attended a writer’s workshop where the instructor asked everyone to write down something they could never write about; Maggie wrote about mother daughter relationships. This idea transformed itself into a novel about where mothers/ daughters/ and mentors intersect titled TRUTH AND OTHER LIES.
One of the thematic ideas of the book is how important heroes are—they inspire us and make us feel a sense of empowerment. But sometimes we move into hero worship, where we fail to see that our heroes sometimes have big glaring unbelievably unethical behaviors that we could see if we opened our eyes. Of course, the blindness that keeps us from seeing the truth about our heroes is similar to the blindness that keeps us from seeing our mothers, or parents in general, in a favorable light. The novel covers a lot of ground in a fast-paced story.
You can find Maggie on instagram at @maggiesmithwrites and at her author website www.maggiesmithwriter.com. Her podcast Hear Us Roar for the Women’s Fiction Writing Association can be found on your podcast player of choie.
Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover Instagram at @perksofbeingabookoverpod For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith 2- The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger 3- The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo (audiobook) 4- Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr 5- Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson (audiobook and text) 6- The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont 7- The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Podcasts Mentioned-- 1- Hear Us Roar, hosted by Maggie Smith 2- Books Are My People, hosted by Jennifer Caloyeras
Movies mentioned-- 1- Chinatown (1974)
We are LIVE for the Pledge Drive this week! Celebrating FIVE YEARS of bringing you Sustainability Now! with our 257th edition of the program and a return to our very first guest from April 2017, Chris Glasser of Streets For People (formerly Bicycling For Louisville). Your host, Justin Mog, hops off his bike to catch up with Chris and discuss some of the ways the city’s streets have or will become better for people who may not be in a car.
Streets For People has been a proud supporter of Forward Radio as a community partner for many years and now we are asking you (and any organizations or local businesses you may be a part of) to step up and support your listening with a contribution to the station during our 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive. Check out the many special thank-you gifts we have available now through our birthday on April 9th at http://forwardradio.org.
And keep up with Streets For People at https://www.facebook.com/Streets4Peeps/.
VENUE CORRECTION: Join us for monthly Car-Free Happy Hours on second Tuesdays at 8pm, including this coming Tuesday, April 12th at ShopBar, 950 Barret Ave!
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
On this week's episode, Single Payer Radio broadcasts last week's press conference of advocates supporting families, and against the harsh consequences of HB7 which has passed the KY House and pending action in the KY Senate. Also, the KY Poor People's Campaign raised their voices in Frankfort last week during a gathering in the capitol rotunda.
The Community Control Now crew interviews revolutionary historian Dr. Gerald Horne regarding the community control of the police campaign, positions on Ukraine and Critical Race Theory
Rob Weber updates us on the final days of the Kentucky House and Senate in regards to science and education legislation. Mary Williams tells us about her experience (as a citizen scientist) hunting for exoplanets. Amanda Fuller interviews student Alexandria Driehaus (WKU) about her research on categorizing scents using 'machine learning'.
Here is the link on KY legislative issues: https://www.kyscience.org/legislative_issues_2022.php
To volunteer to be an exoplanet hunter: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/mschwamb/planet-hunters-ngts
To see Ms. Driehaus's talk and data go here and look for the Physics Section: https://mms.kyscience.org/members/publication/program_issue.php?iid=971169
Bench Talk: The Week in Science 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
A recent article in the New York Times talks about how food prices are going up due to the war in Ukraine. This is because Russia and Ukraine are major exporters of grain and also fertilizers.
But what is the truth behind the stories? What are they not telling us about? They are not telling us how practical and beneficial it would be to grow our food locally.
Here's how and why.
We kicked-off our 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive today in fine style with local singer-songwriter, Amber Riggs, performing live in our Forward Radio studio here in the historic Heyburn Building. Catch Amber live again at our 5th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 9th 1-4pm at the Tim Faulkner Gallery (991 Logan St.) and find her online at https://www.facebook.com/amberriggstunes. Your support makes this all possible. Please donate whatever you can to help keep us on-air for another five years at https://www.forwardradio.org/. You can pick up on some great hand-made, one-of-a-kind thank-you gifts for your pledges of $25 or more only now through the end of the Pledge Drive on April 9th.
Another Women's History Month Guest, Pam McMichael, is interviewed by K.A. Owens. Pam is one of the co-founders of the Fairness Campaign and has a long history in activism. She is now working with the Poor People's Campaign. Recorded Friday March 25, 2022.
Save Our Schools with Dear JCPS | HB9 (Charter Schools), Anti CRT Laws and Such | 3-24-22 by FORward Radio
This week we are joined by Jacke Fossaluzza, who shares how OCD, ADHD, and depression have affected her mental health at various stages of her life. We discuss the fact that OCD can present very differently than how it is portrayed on television. We also talk about the misconceptions around psychiatric hospitalization and the stressors that come with major life changes.
Barbra Boyd is the director of the Louisville branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. She is also on the board of directors of the Kentucky Alliance against Racist and Political Repression and a director of Sowers of Justice. Rose Smith is the director of the ACE Project. The ACE project is dedicated to diminishing gun violence in Louisville. Rose Smith lost her sun to gun violence and Barbara Boyd’s grandson now struggles with a right-side paralysis as a result of Gun Violence.
Episode #28 of LouisvilleReads! Reviewing 2021 winner of the National Book Awards for Fiction African American novelist Jason Mott's Magical Realist (and magically realistic) triangulation of the 21st century adolescent Black male experience through writers, characters, and inspirations both real and imagined. Interview with the author on the back half!
This week’s episode is for true crime enthusiasts. Every city has had murders that make the news, and Louisville is no different. Our guest this week, David Domine', adopted Louisville as his hometown and has a following here as an author, tour guide, and storyteller in the city. He has written a new book called A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY about a sensational murder that was discovered after a domestic disturbance in Old Louisville in 2010. The story includes drugs, drag queens, and maybe even the CIA.
His book is true crime, but it also veers into memoir and history. And it introduces readers to quirky characters whose eccentricities are why we have a saying here to “Keep Louisville Weird.”
His book is getting some attention. Publisher's Weekly gave it a starred review and Amazon named it as one of the top true crime reads of the season.
You can find David Domine’ on instagram, @bluegrasspeasant, on FB David Domine’, The Bluegrass Peasant and at his website www.daviddomine.com. You can find information about David’s historical tours of Old Louisville at www.louisvillehistorictours.com
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City by David Domine 2- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin 3- When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson Browne 4- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 5- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 6- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7- The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 8- The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold 9- You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe
Shows Mentioned: 1- Unsolved Mysteries (2020) Netflix 2- Only Murders in the Building - Hulu
You can find us at: www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Insta - @perksofbeingabookloverpod FB - The Perks of Being a Book Lover
Panel discussion from National Improved Medicare for All Summit - Racism in Healthcare: Dr. Claire Cohen, Kim Brown, and Rev. Annie Chambers
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, basks in the powerful sunshine with Sam Avery and Margaret Stewart, members of 100% REAL - the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (http://renewableenergylouisville.org)! On Wednesday, March 23rd, they are hosting the next event in their REAL Good News - Local Action for Climate Care series: A Virtual Mayoral Candidate Forum from 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom. Register for this free event at http://tinyurl.com/5atcz5yh. This will be a great chance to learn more about the many candidates running on both the Republican and Democrat ticket to become Louisville’s next Mayor. All Candidates were invited and seven have accepted: Bill Dieruff, Rev. Tim Findley, Skylar Graudick, Craig Greenberg, Chartrael Hall, Philip Molestina, and David Nicholson. The forum will be moderated by Tom FitzGerald, Senior Staff, Kentucky Resources Council, and will feature music by John Gage. The event is co-sponsored by: Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light, Kentucky Resources Council, Louisville Sustainability Council, Louisville Climate Action Network, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, and St. Paul United Methodist Church.
We also discuss the REAL "Action" Plan to implement Louisville’s 100% Renewable Energy Resolution. To achieve the resolution's first goal―100% Renewable Electricity for Metro operations by 2030―REAL plans to concentrate on three interactive approaches: conservation and energy efficiency, rooftop solar, and utility-scale solar. Enactment of these measures will promote safe, reliable, affordable energy independence while benefiting the climate. Furthermore, these measures will promote the health of humans and all living things by reducing air, soil, and water pollution caused by burning fossil fuels.
Learn more about Metro Louisville's 100% renewable energy commitment and the Solar Over Louisville initiative at http://100percentlou.com
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
Jim Wayne is a life long Democrat that represented Louisville Kentucky State district 35 for some 29 years. Jim Wayne is also a psychotherapist and director of the Institute for advanced Psychotherapy in Louisville. He is the author of the book The Unfinished Man as well a numerous articles on a variety of political issues.
This week’s guest, Angela Jackson-Brown, is an award-winning novelist, poet, and playwright. She is also a professor at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana who completed her MFA at Spalding University in Louisville where she is also a member of the creative writing graduate faculty.
Her most recent novel, When Stars Rain Down, was published in 2021 and is a historical fiction story set in 1930s Georgia, and has been nominated for several awards. Angela also has a new novel coming out in July called The Light Always Breaks set in post WW 2 Washington DC that features political and romantic intrigue between a high powered interacial couple. These are stand alone novels but what is cool is that these books’ characters are in the same fictional universe so readers get a chance to reconnect with characters they may have met before.
Angela talks to us about how she uses fiction to write about experiences in her life she wished she’d had, why she started writing plays, and the first book she read as a child that made a big impression on her (and this will surprise you).
You can find Angela on Instagram at @angelajacksonbrownauthor and at her author website angelajacksonbrown.com
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Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown 2- The Light Always Breaks by Angela Jackson-Brown 3- The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl 4- Drinking From a Bitter Cup by Angela Jackson-Brown 5- Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 6- Roots by Alex Haley 7- The Color Purple by Alice Walter 8- The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. 9- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 10- The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood 11- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 12- We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza 13- Girl at War by Sara Nović 14- True Biz by Sara Nović
Movies mentioned 1- Child's Play (1988) 2- The Conjuring (2013)
Conclusion of the four-part podcast series of Michael Tee's academic treatise: "The Dialectical Rise of a White Nationalist State"
Rob Weber (Kentucky Academy of Science) describes the various bills that are up for a vote in the KY Legislature, including two regarding medical marijuana. Scott Miller tells us about the exciting new James Webb Telescope. Amanda Fuller (KAS) interviews two students (Tiffany Falch and Alejandro Villasenor Lara) about their research at Northern Kentucky University on solar-panel emulation. Finally, Leslie Moise discusses the upsides of online schooling and concludes with a poem written about remote learning.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, learns about young people of color getting engaged in sustainability and environmental careers, in conversation with Catherine Gomez. Cathy is currently serving as a Community Engagement Advisor for Bellarmine University, through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Cathy is a 23-year-old Louisville native who graduated from Bellarmine with a degree in Environmental Science. She is passionate about sharing her experiences as a woman and as a person of color navigating and working within the environmental field. We discuss how she came to this work and what it was like to switch to a plant-based diet in a family of Mexican immigrants. We also take a dive into the injustices in our food system and the resulting food apartheid right here in Louisville. We also talk about her experiences as an AmeriCorps volunteer, both in DC and here at home.
Learn More about: AmeriCorps: https://americorps.gov/ City Year: https://www.cityyear.org/
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
K.A. Owens interviews Rebecca Dow - a Visionary, Christian, Creative Rebel. https://www.instagram.com/rebekahlynndow/ Recorded Friday March 11, 2022, 12 Noon.
On this week's show, we bring you the second half of a two-part series featuring some amazing speakers from the 2nd Annual Community Research Expo presented by Louisville's Root Cause Research Center on February 26, 2022. You'll hear from representatives of the Rowan County Listening Project and then presentations by all three of RCRC's Community Researchers, Woody Pryor, Mariel Gardner, and Joynee Woodward.
In June 2021, Root Cause Research Center launched the second annual Community Research Incubator. With support and training from RCRC, these three brilliant and determined Community Researchers were able to develop two compelling and critical research projects on Black land dispossession and the role of academia in propping up and protecting policing in Louisville.
More at http://www.rootcauseresearch.org/cre2022
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 Forward Radio 106.5fm and http://forwardradio.org
Dr. Pat Murphy discusses pain and addiction causes and treatment with doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively. Dr. Murphy directs the Murphy Pain Clinic in New Albany, IN. The number 1 deterrent to treatment - lack of insurance. Reminder to Listeners - Healthcare-Now is sponsoring an on-line Medicare for All Strategy Conference April 2-3. For more information, go to http://healthcare-now.org. Registration is open now.
Our guest this week, Mazey Eddings, started out as a massive romance reader. In fact during her most stressful times of life, she would read upwards of a book a day, drawn to that guaranteed happy ending that all romance novels require. But, as someone who has an anxiety disorder, ADHD, and is on the autism spectrum, she felt like she didn’t see the issues that she deals with on a day to day basis portrayed in the books she was reading. So in the middle of dental school she started writing scenes that later became her debut novel.
Mazey’s first book A BRUSH WITH LOVE hit bookstores at the beginning of March and features two dental students as they fall in love and deal with very adult struggles like extreme anxiety and familial guilt. Mazey also has 4 additional books in the pipeline over the next 3 years that feature other neurodivergent characters.
We talk about why romance is the perfect genre to explore happy endings for underrepresented groups, the amount of misogyny still found in historically male dominated fields, and about the trend of women in STEM within the romance genre that appears to be here to stay.
You can find Mazey Eddings on instagram at @mazeyeddings and at her author website, mazeyeddings.com
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Books, Series, and Movies Mentioned in this Episode:
Books mentioned
1- A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings 2- The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante 3- My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 4- The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco 5- A Room With A View by E.M. Forester 5- Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 6- The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 7- Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert 8- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 9- Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings 10- Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham 11- A Perfect Equation by Elizabeth Everett 12- The Grace Year by Kim Liggett 13- Yearbook by Seth Rogen (audiobook)
TV series mentioned: 1- Medici - (2016 - 2019) Netflix
Movies mentioned 1- The Lost Daughter (2021) Netflix 2- Nightmare Alley (2021) HBO Max
We hear that trees may have some positive impact on our climate, but the mainstream climate narrative tells us only a fraction of what we need to know.
Trees are the anchor of forest ecosystems. Even isolated trees in urban areas have a great deal of benefits. This episode shares 13 things that trees do for us. We really need to understand these concepts, principles and phenomena in order to properly grasp the problems and solutions relevant to climate change.
This episode explores the wonders of trees and how vital they are in solving the climate crisis.
Our community raises their voices - people not profits! We need an improved and expanded Medicare for All system!
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, gets his overalls dirty talking trees with Mateo Barnett & Jacquelyn Ecklund from Louisville Grows (https://louisvillegrows.org/). You’ll learn all the details about their upcoming volunteer tree planting in South Louisville (which has since been rescheduled for SUNDAY, March 13th, 12:30pm-4pm), as well as other volunteer opportunities, community orchards, Citizen Forester training, and the annual Seeds & Starts Sale which kicks off with cold-tolerant Cole crops on March 19th!
Jacquelyn Eklund is the Program Manager and Certified Arborist for Louisville Grows. She originally moved to Louisville in 2010 to study both Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Louisville. There she became invested in social and economic equity, and worked with affordable housing organizations across the country. Jacquelyn returned to Louisville in 2017 and is excited to connect with the community that she has grown to love.
Mateo is Field Operations Manager for Louisville Grows and has been digging in the dirt for as long as he can remember. He gardens and cares for house plants and lovebirds. He’s interested in how Louisville Grows can best serve the community and loves making personal connections while in the field. He plays with local musicians and currently plays electric mandolin in Isolation Tank Ensemble.
Louisville Grows Tree Plantings: • RESCHEDULED FOR: Sunday, March 13, Green Heart. 12:30pm-4pm. Meetup Location: Wyandotte Park, 1104 Beecher Street This planting is in partnership with Green Heart Louisville. The project is the first controlled experiment to test if increasing green space and infrastructure in a neighborhood improves air quality and human health with the goal of developing a “greenprint” for creating healthier neighborhoods. For more information visit: http://greenheartlouisville.com. Signup to volunteer at http://louisvillegrows.org. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charlie at volunteer@louisvillegrows.org or 502-655-9830. • Saturday, March 26, Shawnee Neighborhood • Saturday, April 9, South side
Louisville Grows Citizen Forester 101 Training Saturday, March 19, 10am-2pm at Healthy House, 1641 Portland Ave. Citizen Forester Training 101 is the foundation of Louisville Grows' Urban Forestry Program. Through the training, participants learn how to restore and maintain Louisville's urban forest. Participants are taught basic tree anatomy and physiology, environmental stewardship, tree planting skills and how to lead other volunteers in proper planting and caring for trees. Training is free and open to individuals of all abilities, ages 12 years and older. Light refreshments will be provided. All trainees receive a Citizen Forester t-shirt. For more information, contact Lisa at programs@louisvillegrows.org Register at http://tinyurl.com/CFtraining322
Louisville Grows Seeds & Start Sales • Early Cole Crop Sale, Saturday, March 19th, 10am-4pm, Louisville Grows' Green House, 1639 Portland Ave. • Saturday, April 16, 10am-4pm, Louisville Grows' Green House, 1639 Portland Ave. • Saturday, April 30, 10am-4pm, Louisville Grows' Green House, 1639 Portland Ave. • Saturday, May 14, 10am-4pm, Louisville Grows' Green House, 1639 Portland Ave. Visit http://seedsandstarts.org for more info.
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
On this week's show, we bring you the first half of a two-part series featuring some amazing speakers from the 2nd Annual Community Research Expo presented by Louisville's Root Cause Research Center on February 26, 2022. You'll hear the keynote speaker, Jerome Scott, a founding member of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, who serves on Move to Amend's National Leadership Team, and on the National Planning Committee of the U.S. Social Forum. He is active in Grassroots Global Justice and other social justice movement organizations, including the League of Revolutionaries for a New America. He was a founding member and former director of Project South: Institute for the Elimination of Poverty & Genocide in Atlanta, GA. Jerome has also written numerous chapters and articles on race, class, movement building and the revolutionary process, and is a contributing editor to four popular education toolkits including The Roots of Terror and Today's Globalization. He was co-recipient of the American Sociological Association’s 2004 Award for the Public Understanding of Sociology.
More at https://www.rootcauseresearch.org/cre2022
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 Forward Radio 106.5fm and http://forwardradio.org
After Bacon's Rebellion- The crew explores the escalation of white supremacist violence that coincided with the founding of the United States of America.
IN this show, we look at how clutter impacts our thinking and why clutter is so hard to combat. How can we think in new ways about "too much stuff" and the impact on our life and our mental habits! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone".
For me some of the most satisfying episodes we do are when we talk to book lovers from other countries. What is it like to be a book lover from far-reaching places around the world? In the past we have talked to readers and writers from Ireland, Somalia, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. This week, we are headed to Croatia to speak with Ivana Murk who gives us a window into her life as a child growing up, learning to read both the Cyrillic alphabet which Slavic languages are based on and the Latin alphabet. She learned English in school starting in 3rd grade and now she now reads books in both Croatian and English. We talk with her about Croatian authors who you might want to find translations for if possible, why the skill of a book translator is so important, and what authors you have probably heard of who are particularly popular in her country.
We feel it would be helpful to give you just a brief little summary of Croatian history in the last 50 years that is most relevant to this episode. Croatia was a part of the former Yugoslavia, which also included Serbia, Bosnia, Hercegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Montenegro. In 1991, Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia. This did not happen peacefully. This was followed by the Bosnia War from 1992-1995 which pitted Croatians, Bosnians, and Serbians against each other and has been called the bloodiest event in Europe since World War II. Geographically, Croatia is very close to Italy to the West by way of the Adriatric Sea, Austria and Hungary to the north, and Bosnia to the West.
You can find Ivana on instagram at @books.with.tutus_and_sons and at her blogsite books.with.tutusandsons.com
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Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Girl at War by Sara Nović 2- Chasing a Croatian Girl by Cody McClain Brown 3- The Famous Five by Enid Blyton 4- The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis 5- Grimm's Fairy Tales 6- Croatian Tales of Long Ago by Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić 7- Various poetry by Dobriša Cesarić 8- Various poetry by Vesna Parun 9- Gordana by Marija Jurić (pen name: Zagorka) and other series 10- Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón 11- Various works by Elif Shafak 12- Beartown by Fredrik Backman 13- Anxious People Fredrik Backman 14- Various works by Colleen Hoover 15- Dark Mother Earth by Kristian Novak 16- The Gypsy, But The Most Beautiful by Kristian Novak 17- Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore 18- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 19- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 20- A Boy's Life by Robert R. McCammon 21- Shantaram by Gregory Davis Roberts 22- Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen 23- Love Stories by Trent Dalton 24- The Guncle by Steven Rowley 25- Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms 26- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms
This week, Matt Clem joins us and shares his experiences with childhood therapy, differing diagnoses, and the lack of conversation around mental health when he was growing up. We also talk about engagement stories, antidepressants, that feeling when you realize you can therapize yourself, and how to accept fatigue.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Hear an update on the important science and education bills being discussed by Kentucky legislators this session. Then, does wearing masks prevent spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus? Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says 'no', but does he have good evidence? The first half of this discussion was on our show last week. Finally, J. Scott Miller tells us what to see in the night sky in March, 2022.
Thanks to the Kentucky Academy of Science and the Kentuckians for Science Education (kyscied.wordpress.com/) for updating us on the Legislature. Here is the link you can use to monitor these bills as they proceed through the House and Senate: www.kyscience.org/legislative_issues_2022.php
'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
Shameka Parrish-Wright is the Community Advocacy and Partnership Manager at The Bail Project. She has worked as a community and voter empowerment organizer, a project manager, and a campaign manager. As the child of an incarcerated parent and a formerly incarcerated person herself, Shameka now spent weekends doing art activities with families during visitation with The Louisville Family Justice Advocates Project. Shameka actively serves on several community boards including The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research Community Council, The Sowers of Justice Network, and the Homeless Coalition Continuum of Care. Shameka is also co-chair of The Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression. She holds a degree in Human Resources and all her past positions are directly connected to ending poverty and racist practices. Sameka Parish-Wright is currently running for mayor of Louisville, Ky.
Kay Tillow, Dr. Garrett Adams, and Charlie Casper with Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare discuss continued efforts to privatize Medicare and the need for a national non-profit single payer healthcare system.
On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, get warm and cozy with Courtney McLaughlin, Program Manager and the amazing Louisville non-profit Project Warm. Explore what Project Warm does, including First Line home assistance, upcoming Energy Management Workshops, and The Blitz in November! Project Warm’s Energy Management Workshops are free and open to the public, with all participants getting a take-home weatherization kit. They will be held from 1:30-2:30pm at the Newburg Community Center (4810 Exeter Ave.) on March 2nd, 16th, and 30th. You must register in advance by calling 502-456-8122. More information is at: http://www.projectwarm.org https://www.facebook.com/ProjectWarmLouisville
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
Commercial media tends to oversimplify the reasons why we are getting record droughts. They blame it all on "Climate Change." This conclusion ignores some of the biggest and most easily fixed solutions, like changing the way we farm and get our food, avoiding deforestation. With these changes, we could change our landscapes so that they soak up the rain instead of sloughing it off. This would prevent both flooding and droughts.
In this episode, I examine three major causes of drought that get little coverage in commercial media.
K.A. Owens interviews activist, playwright, actor Michael T. about the crisis in the Ukraine. What is impact of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine and what does it all mean? Recorded Friday 25, 2022.
Save Our Schools with Dear JCPS | SB183 HB313 and Other Heinous Bills | 2-24-22 by FORward Radio
This show is for all of you who are feeling the Winter Blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This show comes right as we are all slogging through the final weeks of winter and craving spring. We talk about the research behind SAD and the ways in which we can keep our mental and physical health on the upswing despite the "winter blahs." We also talk about some research related to how happiness connects to winter climates and we compare notes on how we "think our way through" these dreary winter weeks. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone".
Andrew Owen is a candidate for the 9th Metro District. Feb 17,2022 via Zoom he shares his perspectives regarding some healthcare issues with Dr. Mike Flynn and Dr. Gene Shively. Regular WFMP listeners may recognize Mike and Gene from Single Payer Radio. The interview with Mr. Owen is conducted apart from Single Payer Radio which is a project of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare and the Ky chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program.
Episode #27 of LouisvilleReads! Reviewing 2021 National Book Awards winner for Nonfiction Tiya Miles 'Ashley's Sack'. Now located in the Smithsonian, a simple linen sack once passed on a mid-19th century slave auction block between mother and daughter takes on deeper (and multiple meanings) as Harvard historian Dr. Tiya Miles moves archaeology and anthropology past Eurocentric perspectives and into the perspective of a people once counted as items themselves. What scant historical evidence exists from pre-Civil War Black America becomes a tangible representation of that community's most intangible quality: Love. Interview with the author on the back half!
This week we chat with Brittany Thurman, a native of Kentucky, who has recently published her first children’s picture book titled FLY illustrated by Anna Cunha. She worked as a children's specialist at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh which is where the idea to write her own book occurred, and she even took inspiration from one of the children who would come to her storytimes. FLY is the story of a young girl who wants to enter a double dutch jump rope competition but doesn’t know how to double dutch. She asks her friends for tips and while they don't know how either, they each give her a piece of knowledge that helps her be more confident in her dreams.
In this episode, she tells about the creation of this book as well as other books that she has in the pipeline, including one about the first public library built for and staffed by African Americans in the United States, which is the Western branch of the Louisville Free Public Library system. Brittany is a very busy new author.
You can find Brittany on instagram at @britjanee and at her website at www.brittanythurman.com.
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Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Fly by Brittany Thurman and Illustrated by Anna Cunha 2- Fearless: Boulevard of Dreams by Mandy Gonzalez with Brittany Thurman 3- Forever and Always by Brittany Thurman 4- Addie Walker--American Girl series 5- Goosebumps series by R.L.Stine 6- Replica series by Marilyn Kaye 7- Mary Kate & Ashley series 8- A Surgeon in the Village: An American Doctor Teaches Brain Surgery in Africa by Tony Bartelme 9- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 10- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 11- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 12- Stunt Boy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds 13- A Comb of Wishes by Lisa Stringfellow 14- Red, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
The New Republic publishes an article entitled: "Americans Are In Total Denial About Flooding." The article talks about how flooding affects everyone, but yet, fossil fuel companies and "denialism" thwarts all the best intentions of Biden's Build Back Better plan.
This episode talks about how the real denialism is in The New Republic, which cannot see the real causes of flooding, or its solutions, or the real causes of climate change, or its solutions.
Most of the solutions to flooding and climate change lie in agriculture, forestry and landscaping. This episode explains why.
Thanks for listening.
Hear about the important science and education bills being discussed by Kentucky Legislators this year. Then, 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' focuses on just one, HB-51, which would prevent public schools and universities from requiring masks on campus. This leads to a discussion of the merits of wearing masks to prevent spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Thanks to the Kentucky Academy of Science and the Kentuckians for Science Education (https://kyscied.wordpress.com/) for keeping us up-to-date on the Legislature. Here is the link you can use to monitor these bills as they progress through the House and Senate: https://www.kyscience.org/legislative_issues_2022.php
'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio
The music heard here is 'Never Going Home' by Charlie Lewis: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Charlie_Lewis/Guitar_Music_Soft_Fanfare/Charlie_Lewis_-_08_-_Never_Going_Home
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, digs deep into our local food system here in Kentucky with Jann Knappage, Food System Specialist in the Nutrition Education Program at University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. (http://planeatmove.com). Jann recently served as Board Chair of the Community Farm Alliance (https://cfaky.org/). CFA works to organize and encourage cooperation among rural and urban citizens through leadership development and grassroots democratic processes to ensure an essential, prosperous place for family-scale agriculture in our economies and communities. CFA envisions a food and fiber system vital to the state’s economy that provides nutritious food for Kentuckians in a manner that is socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable.
Jann hails from Wolfe County and has dedicated the last decade of her life to food and farming. Jann says, "not many things bring me greater joy than talking about food systems. Since moving to Kentucky in 2014, I have had the privilege to work with several organizations in their efforts to create food access for limited resource Kentuckians. Not just any food, but fresh, local food. Supporting the health of individuals and families, while supporting our Kentucky farmers, is foundational for healthy, thriving communities. In my current position with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, I focus on working with the SNAP and SNAP-eligible audience on local food system projects. I also co-own a small farm outside Winchester, KY (http://foxandhenfarm.com) and co-founded the Red River Gorge Farmers Market (http://rrgfm.com). We just completed our first farmers market season in 2021. We chose this lifestyle because we desire to walk gently on this earth and have a strong need to work in tandem with Mother Nature. All this being said, food and farming are my life’s work."
Check out the new Farm to School website designed to connect local producers and food service directors: http://kyfarmtoschool.com
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
Part 2 of 4 of Michael Tee's academic treatise "The Dialetical Rise of A White Nationalist State"
This week our guest is Ashlee Clark who is the VP of Digital at Louisville Public Media and who also serves as one of the hosts of the Moth in Louisville KY, an opportunity for anyone in the community to listen to and tell stories. The Moth is a national storytelling organization with headquarters in New York City but there are regional Moth events all over the world.
Whether you’ve seen a local storyslam or listened to the Moth Radio Hour, you know that the stories are sometimes hilarious and sometimes poignant, but they always remind us of how important storytelling is in our lives. We had a great time chatting with Ashlee and are excited to share our conversation.
You can find The Moth and Moth events all over the world at their website at www.themoth.org. The Moth podcast can be found on your favorite podcast platform.
Follow us on Facebook at The perks of Being a Book Lover or on Instagram at @perksof beingabookoverpod to see what we're up to. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
Books mentioned in this episode: 1- Berenstain Bear series by Jan and Stan Berenstain 2- Little Critter series by Mercer Mayer 3- Baby-Sitters Club series 4- Sweet Valley High series 5- Goosebumps series by RL Stine 6- American Girl series 7- Animorphs series by KA Applegate 8- The Storyteller by Dave Grohl 9- Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America by Ayana D. Byrd and Lori L. Tharps 10- Bad Hair: A Love Story (manuscript) by Ashlee Clark 11- My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories From The Sisterhood by St. Clair Detrick-Jules 12 - The One-in-A-Million Boy by Monica Wood 13- A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Bachman 14- How the Penguin Saved Veronica by Hazel Pryor 15- Louisville Diners by Ashlee Clark
Shows mentioned-- 1- Golden Girls (Hulu)
This week we are joined by Daniel Riddlesmith, who discusses the benefits of psilocybin and LSD in coping with grief, depression, and anxiety. He also shares about his Baha'i faith and how spirituality has impacted his self discovery.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Recommendations: Deepak Chopra 21-Day Meditation Explained on Netflix: The Mind Explained Apps for meditation: Calm and Headspace To read more about pyschedelics: doubleblindmag.com
Note: The views expressed in this episode do not represent Forward Radio or its members.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets you ready to vote this week! Keturah Herron (D) and Judy Stallard (R) are running in the special general election on February 22, 2022 for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 to fill the seat vacated by Reggie Meeks. District 42 has been redistricted after the 2020 census by the KY Legislature (over-riding Gov. Beshear's veto), but the new map won't take effect until the General Election in November. For now, District 42 stretches from west to east all the way from Rubbertown and South Parkland, through the Central Park area of Old Louisville and Shelby Park, up through Paristown Pointe and the Original Highlands, into Clifton and Crescent Hill.
Under new Kentucky law, voters will have the chance to participate in three days of early in-person, no-excuse absentee voting on Thursday 2/17, Friday 2/18, and Saturday 2/19 from 8:30am-4:30pm at the Election Center (1000 E. Liberty Street), or St. Stephens Church (1018 S 15th St.). Full information is at http://elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org
On this week’s show, we sit down for an in-depth conversation with one of those candidates. Keturah Herron, born and raised in Kentucky, is a social justice advocate and change agent with over 15 years of experience working with youth and families involved in the social service and criminal justice systems. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville and holds a Masters in Juvenile Justice from Eastern Kentucky University. While in graduate school, Keturah focused on the effects of parental incarceration on youth and disproportionate minority contact within the juvenile justice system.
Since then, she has mentored and supported youth and families in rural and urban Kentucky as well as communities in South Carolina and Hawaii, working in a variety of settings – juvenile youth facilities, community-based organizations and in the court system. More recently, Keturah’s work has focused on policy change through a social justice lens. She is working closely with the Jefferson County Public Schools System Alternative School Task Force and Race Equity Policy in, Louisville with a focus on ending the school to prison pipeline. She is also active with several local groups: Kentuckians For the Commonwealth; Black Lives Matter Louisville; ACLU of Kentucky; and Louisville Family Justice Advocates. Currently, Herron is building culturally responsive curriculum for justice involved youth that integrates trauma-informed healing and leadership development.
More information about Keturah is available at https://keturah4ky.com/ https://twitter.com/keturahherron https://www.facebook.com/keturah.herron
Forward Radio is an educational, non-partisan organization that does not endorse particular candidates or pieces of legislation. What we endorse is an informed electorate and we offer equal air time to all registered candidates for a particular office.
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
Let's start with the Wall Street Journal article that looks at the problem of methane and asks whether the Biden administration should more heavily regulate the cattle industry.
And then we'll ask whether we are even having the right conversation about that. Is methane the worst problem with the industrial cattle industry? Shouldn't we be talking about the health and environmental problems surrounding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations? And is the problem really meat? Or is it how the animals are raised?
There is a lot of misinformation about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the vaccines produced to protect from it. This episode of 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' continues to address some of the erroneous positions taken by the Forward Radio program called 'The Climate Report'. Do the mRNA vaccines really work? Do the vaccines reduce transmission to other people? Are they safe?
'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' 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.
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The music heard here is 'Never Going Home' by Charlie Lewis: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Charlie_Lewis/Guitar_Music_Soft_Fanfare/Charlie_Lewis_-_08_-_Never_Going_Home
Single Payer Radio Administrative Nightmare in U.S. Profit Driven System Feb 11 2022 by FORward Radio
Listen to white lawmakers express their positive experiences with SROs and completely dismiss the Black community members who came to testify to the contrary.
K.A. Owens interviews Ghost and Maxwell Mitchell. The guests discuss and explain the origins of the organizations "Justice For Louisville", and "Men On The Move". Recorded Thursday February 10, 2022, 2PM.
Anatol Lieven is a senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft in Washington DC. He was a professor at Georgetown University in Qatar from 2014 to 2021. He is a a member of the academic board of the Valdai discussion club in Russia. He also serves on the advisory committee of the South Asia Department of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He holds a BA and PhD from Cambridge University in England. His latest book, Climate Change and the Nation State, was published in paperback in 2021 by Oxford University Press. From 1986 to 1998, Anatol Lieven worked as a British journalist in South Asia, the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, and is author of several books on Russia and its neighbours, including Ukraine and Russia: A Fraternal Rivalry. His book Pakistan: A Hard Country is on the required reading list for American and British diplomats serving in Pakistan.
This week we are joined by Dennis O'Neil, who shares about his adult-onset anxiety and how starting meds and learning to deal with uncomfortable feelings made a huge impact on his mental health. We also talk about putting emotional well-being above productivity, balancing your own needs in a relationship, and dealing with grief.
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:
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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
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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.
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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]
Part of what drew us to this week’s author, Rebecca Rosenberg, was the cool cover of her historical fiction novel, Champagne Widows. But as we read the book, we realized it was a pretty fascinating story of a young widow, Madame Clicquot, who essentially revolutionized champagne production in France during the Napoleonic years.
Rebecaa has written two other historical fiction novels but Champagne Widows is the first in a series about the trailblazing women of wine in France in the 19th century. As a champagne historian, Rebecca decided these stories needed to be told. She gave us a lot of the background on champagne and Madame Clicquot when we spoke to her. And reading Rebecca’s book right around New Year’s gave Amy all the excuse she needed to splurge on a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and share it with me to toast in 2022.
Book mentioned in this episode:
1- Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg 2- The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage 3- The Last Duel by Eric Jager 4- Witcher series by Andrezj Sapkowski 5- Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift 6- Nancy Drew series 7- One Thousand and One Nights 8- Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 9- Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak 10- Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker 11- Gold Digger: The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor by Rebecca Rosenberg 12- The Secret Life of Mrs. London by Rebecca Rosenberg 13- Champagne Widows: Madame Pommery by Rebecca Rosenberg (coming in 2023) 14- Mordew by Alex Pheby 15- The Huntress by Kate Quinn 16- The Alice Network by Kate Quinn 17- Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 18- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 19- Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
Shows/movies mentioned-- 1- After Party (Apple+) 2- The Power of the Dog (Netflix) 3- The Last Duel (Hulu) 4- Witcher (Netflix)
You can find Rebecca Rosenberg at her website www.rebecca-rosenberg.com.
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Let's talk about real solutions to climate change. What we get in the corporate media is often a distraction from the real issues. We hear about carbon, but that's only a symptom of deeper problems, including ecological problems and how we choose to govern.
The ecological problems include what we're doing to the land, when we remove plant matter and we thereby remove the earth's ability to regulate weather and climate.
We hear endlessly about the need to eliminate "animal agriculture" and move to a "plant-based diet." But this is a distraction from the real problems with our food systems. Our food systems need to mimic ecosystems but they do not.
And we need to get more of our food locally. But we don't hear any serious proposals for making that happen.
In this episode, we talk about local food systems, animal agriculture and what is really causing the droughts in California.
This episode includes testimony of Dr. Susan Rogers President of Physicians for a National Health Program before the U.S. Senate Hearing on Medicare Financing
Hello, friends! This week we take a headlong dive into happiness research! We mull over the research on the differences between hedonic happiness and eudaimonic happiness and discuss what kind of balance of these types of happiness--and what's this "experiential happiness" stuff--we need for a satisfying life. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone".
It’s always a lot of fun to connect with bookish podcasters, to learn why they started their shows and what they get from it. This week’s guest, Jennifer Caloyeras, is the host of Books Are My People. On her show, she has a bookish news segment and also recommends 5 books, most of them brand new releases, to listeners each week; Every other week she interviews a bookish guest.
Jennifer lives in CA and teaches writing at the UCLA Extension’s Writer’s program. She is also a published author of several Young adult novels, and will soon publish her first adult novel.
She talks to us about why she enjoys books about unlikable characters, how she reads 8-10 books a week, and a fun musical secret about herself that concerns Ted Lasso.
Books mentioned--
1- Charlotte's Web by E.B. White 2- Tales of The City by Armistead Maupin 3- Why Fish Don't Exist by LuLu Miller 4- Macbeth by William Shakespeare 5- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr 6- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 7- Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid 8- Once More We Saw Stars by Jason Green 9- When We Were Vikings by David MacDonald 10- The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 11- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix 12- The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix 13- The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa 14- You by Caroline Kepnes 15- Strays by Jennifer Caloyeras 16- Unruly Creatures by Jennifer Caloyeras 17- The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen 18- A Hell of a Book by Jason Mott 19- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan 20- Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever 21- Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Movies and TV series mentioned-- 1- Home Alone (1990) 2- Ted Lasso (Hulu)
You can find Jennifer Caloyeras at her website www.jennifercaloyeras.com and on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras. Her podcast, Books Are My People can be found on your favorite podcast platform.
Author and medical journalist Suzanne Gordon discusses nursing in the profit driven American health care system
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
What is the special role that water plays in our climate, both in the problem of climate change and its solution?
After two years of pandemic, there are still many people who don't believe that mRNA vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus are safe or effective. This erroneous perspective has been advanced on recent episodes of 'The Climate Report' on Forward Radio. This episode of 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' attempts to address some of the misinformation advanced by vaccine-doubters. It might take a few weeks, but let's get started!
Towards the end of the show, J. Scott Miller tells us what we can see in the night sky in February, 2022.
'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' 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.
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Ashley Spalding is Research Director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. She joined the staff in October 2011. Ashley has conducted research on social and economic policies affecting low-income families for over 15 years. Her doctoral and postdoctoral research projects at the University of South Florida focused on low-income housing and education, respectively. Ashley holds a PhD in Applied Anthropology from the University of South Florida, an MA in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina and a BA in English from Samford University. She was named one of the 2019 Notable Women in Kentucky Politics and Government by The Kentucky Gazette. Ashley is a Kentucky native.
Episode #26 of LouisvilleReads! Reviewing 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Abdulrazak Gurnah's evocative 1994 coming of personal and geographic age novella 'Paradise'. Young Tanzanian Yusuf enters indentured servitude under his quite benevolent Uncle Aziz and journeys west to Congo interior, as well as into his own for the first time. As the shadow of late 19th century European colonialism falls on the continent at novel's end Yusuf (quintessentially African) sees a mysteriously indestructible hope rise within himself. Interview with the author on the back half!
Normally, we don’t repeat the same guests multiple times on the show (because there are so many great guests to feature), but we decided to ask Kimmery Martin back on the show for this episode. Kimmery is a trained ER physician who is now a full time author and her niche is medical fiction about female doctors. She is the author of 3 books: The Queen of Hearts, The Antidote For Everything, and her newest, Doctors and Friends. When she spoke with us last time in Season 2, she hinted at the manuscript she was working on about a female doctor during a global pandemic and the horrible decision she has to make about her children. That manuscript became Doctors and Friends.
We asked Kimmery on because we’re still knee-deep in COVID, and we had to know what it was like to write a novel about a pandemic just as an actual pandemic was moving around the globe. Plus, Kimmery contracted COVID which added another interesting layer to her work as a writer.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin 2- The Antidote For Everything by Kimmery Martin 3- Doctors & Friends by Kimmery Martin 4- Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 5- Melville in Love by Michael Shelden 6- Moby Dick by Herman Melville 7- Tybee by Herman Melville 8- Until the End of Time by Brian Greene 9- My Year Abroad by Chang-rae Lee 10- Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrass-Tyson 11- The Mist by Ragnar Jonasson 12- The Lost Man by Jane Harper
Shows mentioned-- 1- Reservation Dogs (2021 on Hulu) 2- Reservoir Dogs (1992) 3- Station Eleven (2021, HBO)
January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month and on this week's Truth to Power, we explore the state of human exploitation globally, nationally, and right here in Louisville. Join Forward Radio volunteers, Ruth Newman & Justin Mog for a highly informative conversation with two guests from the People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of Kentucky, Regina Carrico, and Dr. Theresa Hayden; along with Jeanette Westbrook, Social Worker and Human Rights Activist & Defender. Learn more about their work at http://pathcoalitionofky.org AND https://facebook.com/pathcoalitionofky
PATH is co-sponsoring the following events: 1. On Monday 1/31, starting at dusk, The Big Four Bridge will be lit up blue in support of National Slavery & Human Trafficking Month. Come walk the bridge in reverence and post selfies with #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth 2. A free online Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention workshop with UofL’s Women’s Center on Monday 1/31, 5pm-6:30pm. Register: https://bit.ly/3thsuKU 3. The 12th Annual Human Trafficking Conference hosted by UofL’s Women’s Center on Feb. 24th.
Regina Carrico, PATH's Board President Regina V. Carrico is a queer survivor of childhood sexual abuse who uses their personal experiences to explain the complexities of sexual violence and how a story similar to theirs might lead to human trafficking and exploitation. Regina works full time as a paramedic for St Matthews Fire and Rescue. In their EMS career, they realized the gap in continuing education around sexual violence and human trafficking which lead to them researching and becoming a trainer on sexual violence. Their advocacy work began in undergrad when they were involved with the vagina monologues, an advocacy performance that raises awareness on sexual violence and raises money for the V-Day campaign and local organizations such as the Center for Women & Families.
Theresa C. Hayden, PhD, MSSW, PATH's Immediate Past Board President Theresa served on board Sept. 2015 - June 2021. She earned a doctorate in social work from UofL Kent School, two master degrees (social work Kent School and religious education Fordham University), and a BA degree from Brescia University Owensboro, KY. Her research & teaching interest include human trafficking and generational family violence. In addition, she has presented on human trafficking at international, state, and local conferences.
Survivor Leader Jeanette Westbrook MSSW, is a Social Worker & Human Rights Defender. She has over 27 years of front line experience in working with traumatized clients including refugees from around the world, many who have experienced torture, the horrors of war, exploitation in prostitution, incest survivors, rape victims. In addition, she has spent more than 20 years interfacing with court ordered individuals in Louisville who have been convicted of drug and alcohol offenses, assault, robbery, trafficking, and pimping.
Ms. Westbrook is the first co-chair of the Louisville Human Trafficking Task Force, and previous President of the UN Association of the USA-KY. She is also a member of SPACE International, an international organization endorsed by President Jimmy Carter, advocating world wide for adoption of The Nordic Model of legislation that addresses the exploitation of women & children in prostitution and trafficking. Ms. Westbrook has used her lived experience as a survivor of Non-State Torture and Trafficking to advocate and forward international treaties and policies that facilitate the empowerment of exploited women & girls.
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 Forward Radio 106.5fm and http://forwardradio.org
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, turns the lights on a critical conversation about LG&E’s long-range plan to continue burning coal and natural gas over the next four decades. Listen in as we discuss LG&E/KU’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which is currently before the Kentucky Public Service Commission with Andy McDonald, MSc, CEM, Director of Apogee - Climate & Energy Transitions, a public service program of Earth Tools Inc. (http://www.ApogeeClimate.org) and Cathy Hinko, a long-time citizen activist, now retired from the Metropolitan Housing Coalition. Cathy has been involved with utility rate and demand side management issues for decades. She is an activist for fair and affordable housing, but the plan by LG&E to continue burning fossil fuels has an environmental justice component, as well.
The IRP is in a case before the Kentucky Public Service Commission and the public can write into the PSC with their comments. To submit a comment: Include the case number (2021-00393) within the subject line of your email to psc.comment@ky.gov and provide your full name and place of residence in the body of the e-mail. Full details are online at http://psc.ky.gov
For more information, check out the report by WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer at https://soundcloud.com/wfplnews/lge-and-ku-plan-to-burn-coal-for-another-four-decades
Andy McDonald also discusses a new bill, HB 341, before the Kentucky Legislature, just introduced on Friday to weaken the Public Service Commission and reduce citizen input. Citizens can contact their legislators via the Legislative Message Line at 1-800-372-7181.
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
K.A. Owens interviews Michael T. about the legacy of the playwright (the late) Lorraine Hansberry - famous for "A Raisin In the Sun." Recorded Saturday January 22, 2022, 3PM.
Part One of Four of Michael Tee's academic treatise " The Dialectical Rise of a White Nationalist State"
Save Our Schools with Dear JCPS | SB1 and Last JCPS School Board Meeting Recap | 1-20-22 by FORward Radio
In this show, we look at the realities of "decision fatigue" and what you can do to combat it. Decision fatigue is a way to describe mental overload that gets in the way of making choices and decisions. This can come from a sustained effort in dealing and making decisions that are complex, or even just having to make decisions in a complicated context, such as shifting COVID risks and realities. We explore research on what causes decision fatigue, warning signs, and how to reset and restore your mental bandwith. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone".
This week’s episode features Andrew Harris, the producing artistic director at Stage One, a performing arts organization for children in our city. If you live in Louisville, you have either attended a Stage One production as a child or as the parent of a child, and the shows are always magical. Andrew chats with us about his career in theater, the unique attributes of children’s shows, and why children’s theater is essential to adult theater.
Stage One has a couple upcoming plays, which we discuss in this episode: Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly at the end of January and early February and Dragons Love Tacos in March and April. Of course, with Omicron, things could change, so be sure to contact Stage One directly for updates.
Books mentioned-- 1- The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien 2- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson 3- Jamie Whatever by Keith McGill 4- Don't Tell Me I Can't Fly by Y. York 5- Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin 8- The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gordichec 9- Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (audiobook and real book) 10- Circe by Madeline Miller 11- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 12- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo 13- The Raven and the Reindeer by T. Kingfisher
This week's episode is part two of our survey, "When sh*t hits the fan and your mental health is struggling, what are some things you do to cope?" Thanks to everyone who submitted responses!
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes you on a deep dive into Louisville’s recent Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) for Cities certification at the Silver level from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Two guests who were intimately involved in the data gathering and reporting join us to discuss the meaning and implications of this rating: Sumedha Rao, LEED AP, Sustainability Specialist, Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability, Louisville Metro Government (http://louisvilleky.gov/sustainability); and David Abell, USGBC's LEED for Cities manager who happens to also be a Louisville native (https://www.usgbc.org/).
Louisville's new LEED for Cities Silver certification was just announced in December 2022. We discuss what it tells us about Louisville’s sustainability strengths and where we need to go from here. Learn in what areas Louisville scored well, and where we need to make improvements. We also get a comparative perspective from David about what have other cities done well that we can emulate in Louisville.
Learn more at: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/louisville-receives-leed-silver-certification-its-sustainability-and-resilience-achievements https://www.100percentlou.com/
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
Did you know that you can help save the walrus? Mary M. WIlliams describes the 'Walrus from Space' project. And are 'Citizen Science' projects like this successful? Is the data collected accurate? Dave Robinson fills you in. Then hear how plants and agriculture have been shifting northward due to the changing climate. Finally, J. Scott Miller discusses recent statements by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul about climate change, and reviews some new findings.
Here is the link to the 'Walrus from Space' project: https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/walrus-from-space. Thanks to EarthDate.org for granting permission to run their story on migrating plants: https://www.earthdate.org/node/112
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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.
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Part Two. I'm sharing with you a ten page, 3000 word paper I wrote on Covid-19. What are the main issues? Are the vaccines safe? Are they effective? Are we giving a fair chance to early treatment? Are mandates appropriate?
I'll share with you a ten page, 3000 word paper I wrote on Covid-19. What are the main issues? Are the vaccines safe? Are they effective? Are we giving a fair chance to early treatment? Are mandates appropriate?
On January 11th, 2022, the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (APCD) held an important Public Meeting for a Title V Construction Permit for The Chemours Company in Rubbertown, on Louisville's West End. The proposed permit would allow the company to install equipment needed for a HFC-23 (greenhouse gas) reduction project. This meeting was an opportunity for members of the public to learn about the proposed permit, ask questions, and discuss the project with both APCD and Chemours staff.
Speakers include: Matt King & Rachael Hamilton (APCD), Corinne Greenberg, Sean Uhl, & Julie Johnson (Chemours), Sarah Lynn Cunningham (Louisville Climate Action Network), Margaret Carreiro (retired UofL Ecologist), Tom Fitzgerald (Kentucky Resources Council), Eboni Cochran (REACT), Teena Halbig (United Nations Association KY / Floyd's Fork Environmental Association), Wallace McMullen (Greater Louisville Sierra Club), and other concerned citizens.
Supporting documents are available at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD. If you have any questions or would like to obtain this information in another format you may call 502-574-6000. Comments may be submitted through the end of the public comment period on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 online at https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/comment-on-apcd-proposed-action/ or at the APCD office during business hours.
This permit is being issued to allow Chemours to install equipment needed Chemour’s HFC-23 (trifluoromethane) reduction project. HFC-23 has a large Global Warming Potential. HFC-23 is not a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP), or a Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC). This permit will authorize the facility to install and operate equipment that has a potential to emit VOC emissions (chloroform) of 0.299 tons per year and total HAP emissions (chloroform, chlorine, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and hydrogen fluoride) of 0.779 tons per year. This new equipment is part of a larger project by Chemours to reduce HFC-23, a potent greenhouse gas, in order to comply with the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act and U.S. EPA’s HFC-23 reduction rule. Chemours proposed HFC-23 reduction project is planned to reduce chloroform and HCl plantwide by replacing two existing chloroform storage tanks with one new pressurized tank and adding the new HCl stripping column to more effectively remove and capture HCl. Proposed Permit: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/20211114-chemours-company-title-v-construction-permit-c Statement of Basis: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/20211114-chemours-company-statement-basis-c-0062-0032-21-v Chemours Application: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/20211118-chemours-application Extended Public Notice: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/20211210-amended-public-notice-c-0062-0032-21-v To comment on the permit: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/comment-on-apcd-proposed-action/ The Permit Number is C-0062-0032-21-V Rubbertown Community Advisory Council: http://rubbertowncac.org/ Multi-pollutant Stakeholder Group (MPSG) Report: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/finalmpsgreportpdf-0 APCD Proposed Actions: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/services/proposed-actions-apcd Extended Public Notice: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/20211210-amended-public-notice-c-0062-0032-21-v APCD Board Meeting info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/air-pollution-control-board-meetings-and-public-hearings See related news at https://www.louisvillecan.org/news
In this episode, we talk to Gwenda Bond, a New York Times Best-selling author whose scope of work includes middle grade and young adult fiction, most with definitive fantasy elements. Her most recent book published this past fall, however, is her very first adult rom-com, a paranormal romance titled NOT YOUR AVERAGE HOT GUY, that involves the son of Satan. An anticipated sequel is due to hit bookstores in April 2022.
Gwenda has vast experience in the literary world; she has published over 10 books, has been a writer for publisher’s weekly magazine, collaborated to write a serial podcast, and been chosen by the Duffer brothers, creators of the megahit Netflix series "Stranger Things", to write a novel that explores what Eleven’s mother’s story.
The thing that unites all these pieces is simple; it’s definitely not boring. Gwenda revels in the wacky and weird and she was a ton of fun to chat with this week.
Books discussed in this episode:
1- Not Your Average Hot Guy by Gwenda Bond 2- The Date From Hell by Gwenda Bond 3- Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond 4- Girl on a Wire by Gwenda Bond 5- The Supernormal Sleuthing Service by Gwenda Bond and Christopher Rowe 6- Lois Lane series by Gwenda Bond 7- Strange Alchemy by Gwenda Bond 8- The Birds by Daphne du Maurier 9- Monkey's Paw by W W Jacobs 10- The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell 11- The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones 12- A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow 13- A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow 14- Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia 15- Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia 16- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Dead Air by Gwenda Bond
Shows mentioned-- 1- Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Brian Clardy received his Ph.D. in history from the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1999. Dr. Clardy Now teaches in the department of history at Murray State University. He is the author of two books, Radical Ideas: homilies and Reflections and A Testament of Grace: Sermons and Reflections. Brian Clardy has published numerous articles including “Impeaching Richard Nixon: Tennessee Congressman Ed Jones, Watergate, and the Political of Triangulation, 1973-1974” and “A Fear and Loathing of Détente: Perspectives on Criticism of Henry Kissinger in ‘The new Republic’ and “The national Review” and “Deconstructing a Theology of Defiance: Black Preaching the Politics of Racial Identity” published in The Journal of Church and State.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets you pumped to plant some trees in 2022 with two of the staff members from TreesLouisville (http://treeslouisville.org), Operations Manager, Charlotte Jones, and Volunteer & Program Manager, Morgan Grubbs. Charlotte Jones moved to Louisville from Seattle in 2015 and became involved with TreesLouisville as a volunteer before joining the team full-time in January 2017. She holds her Certified Arborist credential from the International Society of Arboriculture and earned her degree in Geography from the University of Delaware in 2010. Charlotte is passionate about helping to creating a healthier, greener, and more sustainable city that benefits all of Louisville’s citizens, and believes caring for our trees is an integral part of that mission! Contact Charlotte at charlotte@treeslouisville.org.
Morgan Grubbs grew up in Goshen, just outside of Louisville, which is where she believes her love of nature and being outdoors began. She has a B.S. in Environmental Management from Indiana University Bloomington and has spent the majority of her career in environmental education and program development. Morgan’s adventurous and outgoing spirit can be seen through her 5 years of living abroad developing youth engagement programs and participating in outdoor excursions. She feels very passionate about trees and hopes that through education and hard work we can create a more sustainable future for our communities. Contact Morgan at morgan@treeslouisville.org.
Check out their upcoming events: • Canopy Corps Volunteer Training: Saturday January 22nd 10am-12:30pm - learn how to plant and care for trees by a professional and then be added to our tree planting volunteers network • MLK Day 1/17 volunteer tree planting on Dumesnil St. in Park Hill from 1pm-4pm • For all volunteer questions and sign ups, email volunteer@treeslouisville.org
Take advantage of their programs: • Tree Rebates - Plant a tree in your yard, mail TreesLouisville the receipt and get $30 back https://treeslouisville.org/rebate/ • Free trees are available for residents living in zip codes 40210, 40211, 40212, 40216, 40258 as part of their 10,000 trees in Rubbertown Corridor Program. Just contact info@treeslouisville.org or call 502-208-9421 • Sign up for the TreesLouisville newsletter for the latest tree information and to hear about upcoming events such as the spring tree giveaway. Just entery your email address at the bottom of the page at https://treeslouisville.org/ • Check out their recently released 2021 Louisville Green Guide https://treeslouisville.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Green-Report_FINAL_webready-compressed.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
K.A. Owens discusses the legacy of the late actor and director Sidney Poitier with actor, writer and activist Michael T., recorded Sunday January 9, 2022.
Save Our Schools | Senate Ed Comm Testimonies & How SB1 Relates to The Insurrection | 1-6-22 by FORward Radio
For this show, Patty interviews Dr. Andreas Elpidorou, a UofL colleague and professor in the Department of Philosophy. Andreas is the author of the new book "Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life." They talk about the ways in which his book asks us to think of boredom, frustration and anticipation as not only instructive to us as individuals--but necessary (!) to helping us fashion a life worth living and navigating everyday situations and choices. Brian sends in some philosophy-heavy questions for Andreas and they gain some new insights into the questions at the heart existentialism that also help us live a good life. Hone your own thinking about "the good life" by listening to this episode.
“Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone".
Carrie and Amy take a look back at books they read in 2021 and choose their favorites. Plus, past guests from 2021 share their top reads of the year.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn 2- The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson 3- This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith 4- Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia 5- Eat a Peach by David Chang 6- Lakewood by Megan Giddings 7- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 8- Sick Souls, Healthy Minds by John Kaag 9- Once & Future Witches by Alix Harrow 10- Stone Sky by NK Jemisin 11- Whisper Man by Alex North 12- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil 13- Pax by Sara Pennypacker 14- The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein 15- Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker 16- Speckled by Beauty by Rick Bragg 17- As You Wish by Cary Elwes 18- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 19- Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethaway 20- Washington Black by Esi Edugyan 21- Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan 22- The Round House by Louise Erdrich 23- A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost 24- The Hummingbird's Gift by Sy Montgomery 25- Piranesi by Susannah Clarke 26- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms 27- The Sentence by Louise Erdrich 28- Fox and I by Catherine Raven 29- Another Appalachia: Growing Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia 30- City of Brass by SA Chakraborty 31- Mordew by Alex Pheby 32- Lucia by Alex Pheby 33- The Storyteller by Dave Grohl 34- The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gordichec 35- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 36- She Wouldn't Change a Thing by Sarah Adlakha 37- Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 38- Dread Nation by Justina Ireland 39- Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland 40- The World-Ending Fire by Wendell Berry 41- The Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson 42- Dune by Frank Herbert 43- Will by Will Smith 44- The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley 45- The Carrying by Ada Limon
In this week's solo episode, we talk about the ups and downs of the holiday season. Appropriately, we also share responses to the survey question, "When sh*t hits the fan and your mental health is struggling, what are some things you do to cope?"
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
This week, WKU students Logan Stewart and Matthew Poynter discuss their research on modeling one-dimensional wave equations of vibrations on a string. Then, Kaylee-Dee Long (Georgetown College) describes her research on corticotropin-releasing-hormone production in Red-Sided Garter Snakes during their mating and migration seasons. These researchers all received awards for their presentations at the annual Kentucky Academy of Science conference held in November, 2021.
Finally, astronomy/physics professor J. Scott Miller fills us in on what to see in the night sky in January, 2022.
Here is the link for the KAS conference: https://www.kyscience.org/registration_abstracts.php.
Public domain music is by Scott Holmes 'Positive and Fun' from freemusicarchive.com.
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Harriette Seiler accepts Ky Alliance recognition for KSPH KSPH chair Kay Tillow discusses privatization efforts of Medicare by Wall St Dr. Ed Weisbart, chair of Missouri PNHP discusses the merits of a Single Payer Health Program in the U.S.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, rings in the New Year with Kenyetta Johnson, a new Bernheim Field Ambassador who is interested in getting more young people of color involved with Bernheim and nature-based jobs. Kenyetta is a UofL graduate with a major in Environmental Analysis and a minor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology, and extensive experience living abroad. Get in touch with her at Kenyetta.Johnson@bernheim.org. See https://www.wlky.com/article/bernheim-forest-fills-new-ambassador-position-seeks-to-connect-underserved-youth-with-nature/37911845#
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
COVID has been hard for those among us who like to travel, but one of our favorite ways to assuage that desire is to read books set in different locations. Sweeping meadows. Mountains that touch the sky. Exotic locales. These places can whisk us from our humdrum homes.
A Strong Sense of Place is both a podcast and a website where readers can find interesting bookish conversations with our guest this week, Melissa Joulwan, and her husband David, two expatriates living in Prague located in the Czech Republic. In this week’s episode, she tells us about how they select the places they will visit each season, why place in a book has to meet very stringent specifications, and how roller derby helped her make some big life decisions.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcasts mentioned-- Strong Sense of Place (strongsenseofplace.com)
Books mentioned-- 1- Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume 2- Forever by Judy Blume 3- The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders 4- Archy McNally series by Lawrence Sanders 5- Lord of the Flies by William Golding 6- Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 7- My Antonia by Willa Cather 8- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 9- The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova 10- The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova 11- She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb 12- The Phryne Fisher mysteries by Kerry Greenwood 13- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 14- Less by Andrew Sean Greer 15- A Room With a View by E.M. Forster 16- The Curse of Jacob Tracy by Holly Messinger
Movies or TV adaptations mentioned in this episode:
1- Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (Amazon) 2- A Room With a View (1985 movie) 3- Jane Eyre (1945 movie with Orson Welles) 4- Jane Eyre (2011 movie with Michael Fassbender) 5- Jane Eyre ( 2006 BBC miniseries with Toby Stephens)
This year's keynote speaker at the 2021 Annual Conference of the Kentucky Academy of Science was astrophysicist, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein of the University of New Hampshire. She recently published the book 'Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred'. Here, she discusses cosmology, as well as black feminism and the sciences.
To watch her entire talk visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYs8z4M7nh8&t=150s. To see her biography: https://www.kyscience.org/2021_keynote_speakers.php
The clip on dark energy is from this public domain NASA video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3Wc2boxdYE
Her new book is: https://www.boldtypebooks.com/titles/chanda-prescod-weinstein/the-disordered-cosmos/9781541724709/
Public domain music is by Scott Holmes 'Positive and Fun' from freemusicarchive.com.
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.
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From a 2017 broadcast, KSPH member Harriette Seiler interviews the late Tom Moffet; Dr. Margaret Flowers recently interviews KSPH chairperson Kay Tillow regarding Wall Street efforts to privatize our Medicare program.
Dr. Arnold Farr is currently a Philosophy Professor at the University of Kentucky. His research interests are German idealism, Marxism, critical theory, philosophy of race, postmodernism, psychoanalysis, and liberation philosophy. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on all of these subjects. He is co-author and co-editor of Marginal Groups and Mainstream American Culture. In 2009 he published Critical Theory and Democratic Vision: Herbert Marcuse and Recent Liberation Philosophies. He is currently working on a book on race, a collection of essays on Marcuse, and a single authored manuscript entitled Misrecognition, Mimetic Rivalry, and One-Dimensionality: Toward a Critical Theory of Human Conflict. Arnold Farr is also the founder of the International Herbert Marcuse Society which meets every two years.
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
K.A. Owens comments on - the late bell hooks, shares Robert Reich's views on U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and the cause of rising prices not being inflation, but a lack of competition. Recorded Thursday, December 23, 2021, 9PM.
British author Charles Dickens' 1843 holiday classic about the power of the Christmas Spirit(s) to melt even the coldest hearts Christmas past, Christmas present, and even Christmas yet to come. Great discussion with Dr. Diane Calhoun-French, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Jefferson Community & Technical College and Dickens scholar about Mr. Dickens' own literary and life transformations around the time the text was published.
This week we are getting in the “spirit” of the first Saturday of May; a date that is sacrosanct for many Kentuckians because of the running of the Kentucky Derby. A love of horses and bourbon whiskey are high on the list of things that Kentuckians are proud of and want to export to the rest of the world. Bourbon is big business in our region and has had a surge in popularity over the last decade; around 90 percent of all bourbon is produced here in the Bluegrass State. At no other time of the year is bourbon more popular in Louisville KY than during Derby season.
Our guest this week, Brian Haara, is an attorney who developed an interest in bourbon through his work in the industry. He started by writing a bourbon history and law blog and has been featured in bourbon documentaries. His book, Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America, is a deep dive into the history of bourbon law that goes back almost to the founding of our country and highlights how bourbon cases have affected all types of commercial law, including consumer protections and trademark law. He wanted to tell the stories of how our country and bourbon grew up together. He is also a bourbon connoisseur who gives tasting notes on various bourbons on his blog and throughout the book.
He chats with us about how he fell down the literary “Poe” hole as a teen, how Victoria’s Secret benefited from bourbon law, and he gives me and Carrie some suggestions of bourbons to buy for the bourbon drinkers in our life; whether they be newbies or long time fans.
Websites mentioned-- sippncorn.blogspot.com brianhaara.com
Books mentioned-- 1- Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America by Brian Haara 2- Poe anthology (Edgar Allan Poe) 3- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 4- The Hobbit by J. R.R. Tolkein 5- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger 6- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 7- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 8- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 9- The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney 10- Basketball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Paint by Jerry L. Walls (editor)
TV shows mentioned-- The Wire ( 2002-2008)
On June 10, 1963, John F. Kennedy delivered a remarkable speech as the commencement address at American University. He spoke of the need for peace with the Soviet Union and called for a ban on the testing of nuclear weapons.
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On June 10, 1963, John F. Kennedy delivered a remarkable speech as the commencement address at American University. He spoke of the need for peace with the Soviet Union and called for a ban on the testing of nuclear weapons.
Learn about the history of the Nobel Prize and the winners of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics. Climate change was a big topic this year! We provide commentary interspersed within the Nobel press conference where the laureates were announced.
Here is the full-length press conference held in Stockholm, Sweden on Oct. 5 2021: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2021/prize-announcement/
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Traditional rivalries are put aside on this special holiday week edition of Sustainability Now! as your host, Justin Mog, fills the studio with new friends from the University of Kentucky (UK) who have put together an exciting Studio Louisville pop-up exhibit about the future of the Preston Corridor here in Louisville! Our guests this week are: Carolina Segura Bell, Senior Lecturer in UK’s Department of Landscape Architecture; Jeff Fugate, faculty in UK’s School of Architecture and an urban planner by trade; and three senior Landscape Architecture students, Kimberly Chalk, Skyler Collins & Chloe Mattingly. They stopped into the studio while they were all in town on December 15th for the grand opening of the exhibit in a temporary space run by UofL’s Urban Design Studio on the second floor of the Republic Building on Muhammad Ali Blvd. at 5th Street. Learn more at https://www.udstudio.org/stories/studio-louisville-exhibition
Over the next several months through the pop-up space, the Urban Design Studio is looking to do some more exhibits, demonstration projects and urban prototyping that look at how the design of our city can improve human and environmental health.
Exhibition: Studio Louisville | Preston Corridor Location: Healthful City Design Studio | Republic Building, Second Floor | 429 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202 Participants: University of Kentucky School of Architecture, School of Interiors, Department of Landscape Architecture, & Department of Geography Studio Louisville is a collaborative design studio at the University of Kentucky that treats design as a lever for promoting a healthier and more just future for Louisville and Jefferson County. In Fall 2021, a multidisciplinary group of graduate and undergraduate students from architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, geography, and urban design worked with a team of professional planners and consultants to analyze the diverse spatial qualities of the Preston Corridor and propose a series of multiscalar design interventions that align with the priorities of stakeholder groups represented in various planning documents. Focusing on issues of social equity, healthy environments, and climate justice, the exhibition assembles the student research and design work and invites visitors to engage in conversation about the possibilities for Preston Corridor.
Metro Louisville is working to re-envision the Preston Corridor and is currently seeking public input at http://prestoncorridorplan.org. Extending 11 miles between downtown Louisville and the Jefferson County line, the Preston corridor connects many neighborhoods and people to jobs, shopping, entertainment, and key service and education centers including Louisville’s hospital district and the University of Louisville. But this key corridor is made of disjointed parts and traveling along it can be challenging. Through this project, Metro is working with the Preston community to re-envision the corridor and develop a plan to guide future growth and redevelopment. We are also looking at how best to improve travel for all transportation modes, no matter if you’re in a car, on a bus, on a bike or on foot.
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!
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K.A. Owens interviews Nathaniel R.A. Spencer, co-founder and director of the Black Media Collaborative, Board of Advisors for the Louisville Film Commission, Board Secretary for the 502 Film Collective, and owner of the independent film company, WeCU Productions LLC. Recorded Friday December 17, 2021, 4PM.
This week's program features long-time Louisville environmental activist, Teena Halbig, on the threats of PFAS "forever chemicals."
Berry Craig holds a master's degree in history and a master's degree in journalism from Murray State University in Murray, Ky., and is the author of seven books including Kentuckians and Pear Harbor, Hidden History of Kentucky and True Tales Kentucky Politics: Bombast, Bourbon and Burgoo. Berry Craig also coauthored two other books. He also produces Berry Craig’s Notebook, a local TV talk show that airs on the Paducah TV network.
Our guest this week, Alia Volz, wrote a book titled Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and The Stoning of San Francisco about her experience growing up in San Francisco in the late 1970s and 80s. Alia’s parents were the owners of Sticky Fingers Brownies which made pot brownies that were known all over the city. While these brownies were the source of relaxation and fun for many people, when HIV and AIDS hit San Francisco, Sticky Fingers became a lifeline for many gay men who were devastated by the disease because the pot brownies helped them with pain and appetite.
The book covers a lot of territory, not the least of which is Alia’s parents’ backgrounds and what it was like for her to grow up in San Francisco in a family that couldn’t really talk about what it did because of the illegal nature of their business. Her book was a 2020 finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography. It’s a fascinating read which shows the social history leading to the legalization and wider use of cannabis for medical use in the US through the lens of her own family's story.
Books Discussed in this Episode: 1- Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco by Alia Volz 2- Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews 3- The Stand by Stephen King 4- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 5- Dune by Frank Herbert 6- Pandora's Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong by Paul Offitt 7- In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women are Still on Trial by Mona Chollet 8- Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa 9- The Haunting of Tram Car 015 (Dead Djinn Universe #0.3)by P. Djeli Clark 10- The Master of Djinn (Dead Djinn Universe #1)by P. Djeli Clark 11 - A Dead Djinn in Cairo (Dead Djinn Universe #0.1) by P. Djeli Clark 12- The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington by P. Djeli Clark 13- Bunnicula by James and Deborah Howe
Community Radio meets Public Radio on this week’s Sustainability Now! as your host, Justin Mog, sits down with Ryan Van Velzer, WFPL's Energy & Environment Reporter, for a conversation about Brown-Forman, bourbon, LG&E/KU, corporate sustainability, and corporate climate goals. We also dive into Ryan’s reporting on the impact of PFAS “forever chemicals” on Kentucky. Check out Ryan’s recent reporting: - "Kentucky bourbon makers plan for the future under climate change" https://wfpl.org/kentucky-bourbon-makers-plan-for-the-future-under-climate-change/ - "Western Ky. city grapples with widespread pollution from Teflon recycler" https://wfpl.org/western-ky-city-grapples-with-widespread-pollution-from-teflon-recycler/ - "PFAS pollution could last millennia. Ky. officials told the polluter, but not residents" https://wfpl.org/pfas-pollution-could-last-a-millennia-ky-officials-told-the-polluter-but-not-residents/ - "Report finds forever chemicals in 90% of Ky. waterways" https://wfpl.org/report-finds-forever-chemicals-in-90-of-ky-waterways/
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Learn more about corporate responsibility goals at: Brown-Forman: https://www.brown-forman.com/environmental-sustainability LG&E/KU: https://lge-ku.com/environment/reducing-air-emissions
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!
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K.A. Owens shares information on Parole, Incarceration Rates and False Convictions in the United States. Recorded Friday, December 10, 2021, 5PM.
Social media can be awful but it can also be a great way to discover wonderful things happening around the globe that give me hope. Our guests this week are an example of that. When I saw a Facebook post about a pair of teachers in Virginia that had been inspired by a book to launch a bookmobile service in their town, I wanted to know more.
The novel The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson which is about women who served as pack librarians in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and brought reading materials to remote areas during the Depression is the one that Lisa Signorelli and Kristin Thrower looked to to guide them in their mission. They were concerned that their students in Chesterfield public schools on the outskirts of Richmond who didn’t have easy access to WIFI while school was virtual last year were being forgotten.
Lisa and Kristin decided to start delivering books to the students. The endeavour that began out of the back of their cars has now progressed to a full book mobile that gives away free books to students and their families.
In this episode, Lisa and Kristin talk about how they met through a mentor teacher friend named Ms. Clark, how their collaboration resulted in the book mobile, and what it adds to their teaching experience.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson 2- Books by Louis L'Amour 3- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 4- Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare 5- Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger 6- The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor Lavalle 7- The Changeling by Victor Lavalle 8- The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi 9- The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 10- Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson 11- Cackle by Rachel Harrison 12- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey 13- A History Lover's Guide to Richmond by Kristin Thrower
Media mentioned-- 1- Jason Reynolds on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2- Mysteries at the Museum
What can we see in the night sky from our backyards this month? J. Scott Miller fills us in. Then, hear Kaley Collett of the University of Kentucky's 'Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program' talk about cancer-related professions.
Our thanks to the ACTION program for giving us permission to broadcast this essay. You can learn more about ACTION at https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/research/action/about. Information about their book, 'The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia: Kentucky Students Take ACTION' is at https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781950690039/the-cancer-crisis-in-appalachia/.
And thanks to EarthDate.org for the story about reindeer. Here is the link: https://www.earthdate.org/node/146. Music is 'Lovely Piano Song' by Rafael Krux (freepd.com).
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Saddle up for this week’s Sustainability Now! as your host, Justin Mog, rides along with his friend and neighbor, Emily Coleman, for joyful conversation about how taking action for sustainability does not require green superpowers, but is actually a fun, live-affirming thing that EVERYONE can do! Emily has begun sharing some of her thoughts and practices at https://www.instagram.com/tiredofbeingachicken/. Tune in as we discuss the key changes that sent her down the sustainability wormhole, such as bussing/biking/walking rather than paying the mental/financial toll of car ownership; working in the service industry where they reuse bar towels rather than buying disposable paper towels; and how all these small steps reinforce each other and grow over time.
Check out these resources Emily shared: Bike commuting: - Falls City Community Bikeworks http://www.fccbikeworks.org/ - Bikes Cruise Brews https://www.instagram.com/bikes.cruise.brews/ - Ride Spot (from People For Bikes) https://ridespot.org/ - Every Commute Counts https://everycommutecounts.org/ Composting: - The Humanure Handbook http://humanurehandbook.com - The Reddit r/compsting group https://www.reddit.com/r/composting/ - The Sharewaste app https://sharewaste.com/ Buy Nothing Groups: - The Buy Nothing project and its new app https://buynothingproject.org/ - Kentucky Native Plant Swap Facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/KYNativePlantsSwap/ - Katy Wolk-Stanly on Instagram @nonconsumer who's tag line is: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. https://www.instagram.com/nonconsumer/ Reduced waste living - Toza zero waste shop at 976 Barret Avenue https://www.tozasoap.com/ - Koko zero waste shop in Old Louisville at 1217 S 4th St https://kokotheshop.com/ - Bean coffee at 1138 Goss Avenue https://www.beangtown.com/ - Red Hot Roasters coffee at 1399 Lexington Avenue https://redhotroasters.com/
Find Emily online at https://www.instagram.com/tiredofbeingachicken/
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!
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The Squallis Puppeteers has a new puppet show out and it’s timely AF. And if you’re one of the lucky winners, it could be coming to your school. Listen to the 1 hour podcast, listen to the 1-minute preview, then visit www.AllHistoryMatters.com to find out how to enter.
Jim Wayne, LCSW gave this lecture on November 11, 2021 at Spalding University. Jim is a Social Worker and his talk was titled "Against The Grain: Social Work In A Broken World". He was also in the KY State legislature for 28 years and was the first Social Worker in the KY Legislature. The lecture is about the application of the principles of Social Work to government.
This is a pine-scented, holiday show this week! We share lots tips and strategies for how to celebrate in a sustainably-minded way. We talk about how to 'green' your celebrating, whether it is gift giving, wrapping, transportation, food, and more! We hope it starts off your December with an eco-friendly attitude! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
K.A. Owens comments on the history and legacy of the late U.S. Representative from Florida, Alcee Hastings who died on April 6, 2021. Recorded Wednesday December 1, 2021.
Dr. Jones is the Chairman of the department of Pan African Studies at the University of Louisville. Ricky Jones also pens a weekly Op Ed that appears in the Louisville Courier Journal. He has composed numerous articles on Critical Race Theory and the importance of teaching African American History. Solutions to Violence airs on Mondays at 5 pm, Tuesdays at 8 am and Wednesdays at 6 am.
Francesco Da Vinci is a Los Angeles based journalist, author, and nonviolent activist. As a conscientious objector to the Vietnam war, he was threatened with a five-year prison term for refusing induction. After three years in the appellate court system, he won his case the same year that Muhammad Ali won his case - 1971. Francesco has just published a book titled "I Refuse to Kill." The book reflects his own story as well as the story of COs throughout American history.
Every guest we’ve had on our show thus far has been someone who interacts with books as Amy and I do--with our eyes and ears. But Valerie Saverie interacts with books in a unique way--she is a book sculptor who uses books as both her inspiration and her canvas.
Based in Colorado, Valerie is the owner and a founding member of Valkarie Gallery & Studio as well as an artist whose work is shown and sold in New York, Oregon, California, and Pennsylvania. In this episode, she talks to us about how books inspire her and what her process is for turning an already magical work into something that goes even further into creativity and the imagination.
To see all of Valerie’s art you can check her out on instagram @valeriesaverie or at her website www.valeriesaverie.com. On her site, she is offering Perks listeners a 20% discount on anything they purchase from her store for 30 days. Use the code PBBL22.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis 2- Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut 3- Dreams by Olive Schreiner 4- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 5- The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by MT Anderson and Eugene Yelchin (Gildart Jackson narrates) 6- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick 7- Gobbledy by Lis-Anna Langston
Movies mentioned-- Blade Runner (1982) Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
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In this week's episode, Lizzy is joined by great friend and fellow depresso, Lambsey Reeves. Lambsey talks about her recent ADHD diagnosis and how her treatment is also helping with her depression and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Other topics include: making changes for mental health, partying too much/delaying emotions, confronting parentification, and coping with anger issues.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Recommended: Meditations by Tara Brach https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraBrach-meditation
It’s a post-Thanksgiving Special this week on Sustainability Now! featuring the whole Mog family! Your host, Justin Mog, sits down after a big, delicious Thanksgiving meal with his parents, Gloria & David Mog, as well as his brother, Joel Mog, and his wife, Madeline Ostrander! Together, they discuss growing up in an activist household in the D.C. area, bicycling for transportation and adventure, being active in retirement with Elders Climate Action (http://eldersclimateaction.org), and Madeline Ostrander’s new book “At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth” coming out August 2022 from Henry Holt & Co. Learn more at https://madelineostrander.net and https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58673051-at-home-on-an-unruly-planet
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!
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K.A. Owens shares remarks he wrote and presented at the Mattie Jones event Sunday November 14, 2021. K.A. comments on the murder convictions in the Ahmaud Arbery case in Georgia. Comments on author Romain Gary and Jean Seberg. Comment on Gary's book "White Dog" about a dog trained to attack Black people. K.A. suggests Hope for the Holidays! Recorded Wednesday November 24, 2021 9PM.
Read&Succeed | Thanksgiving | The Last of the Mohicans (1826) | James Fenimore Cooper | 11-24-21 by FORward Radio
I love a good bookclub. Carrie and I have been in one together for 15 years. I am the designated book club organizer, and even though bookclubs have been one of the great passions of my adult life, keeping them organized can be an annoying process; finding a date that meets everyone’s needs, making sure everyone knows about the meetings and the books, choosing books. The administrative bookkeeping tasks are not things most people are anxious to do. But there is a relatively new website and free app called Bookclubz (that is Bookclub with a z) that can help streamline the process.
Our guest this week, Anna Ford is the CEO and founder of Bookclubz which started out as a simple computer program she used to help keep her own large bookclub organized. Over time, what was a rudimentary program has been featured in Forbes magazine and has blossomed into a business that helps tens of thousands of book clubs all over the world.
Go to their website at www.bookclubz.com
Books discussed in this episode: 1- The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols 2- Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Modern Democracy by Tom Nichols 3- The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker 4- The Secret Lives of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket by Benjamin Lorr 5- The Speckled Beauty by Rick Bragg 6- Just Kids by Patti Smith 7- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion 8- The Education of an Idealist by Samantha Power 9- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 10- The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward 11- Books by Elena Ferrante
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It’s a Thanksgiving Special this week on Sustainability Now! The mic is turned on your host, Justin Mog, as he sits down for a deliciously deep conversation with Kyle Kramer, Executive Director of the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center and host of public radio’s Earth & Spirit Podcast. Together, we try connecting the dots between faith, sustainability, contemplative practice, and social justice by exploring Justin's Quaker faith and his efforts to actively seek an Earth restored through healing our relationships.
Learn more about the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center at http://earthandspiritcenter.org. Check out Kyle’s podcast at https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1004504654/earth-and-spirit.
Justin recommends these resources for learning more: Quaker Earthcare Witness: https://quakerearthcare.org/ Sustainability at University of Louisville: https://louisville.edu/sustainability Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/
For Thanksgiving, the community action calendar is taking a week off, so stash your calendars and spend the week in gratitude, active listening, and building or healing the relationships necessary to get us all on a path to happiness and sustainability!
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Veterans For Peace Chapter 168 member Carol Rawert-Trainer interviews veteran climate activists and poets.
K.A. Owens commented on the Southern Poverty Law Center's Fall Hate and Extremism 2021 magazine. Further comments on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and the Jacob Chansley sentence. Further comments on President Joe Biden's plan fo the country. Recorded Friday November 19, 2021 4PM.
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively discuss recruiting for diversity with Dr. Toni Ganzell, Dean of University of Louisville School of Medicine
Kay Tillow discusses efforts to privatize Medicare with Dr. Judy Albert with PNHP in western PA
The first part of this program is an interview with Terrell Holder, Chair of the Greater Louisville Sierra Club. In it, he discusses: (1) a large subdivision proposed for development next door to the Parklands; (2) LG&E's ambiguous planning document for meeting future energy needs which never mentions what they intend to replace retiring fossil fuel plants with; and (3) the concept of "networked nonprofits." The second part is a reading of an article (with the author's permission) "How 9/11 Set Progressive Causes Back -- and How We Rebounded" written by David Korten and published in the October 6th online edition of YES! Magazine.
Cedric Powell is currently a law professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Cedric Powell received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1987 from New York University School of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of The N.Y.U. Review of Law and Social Change. Prior work experiences include a judicial clerkship a one-year term l office of the American Civil Liberties Union of with a New York Law firm from 1989-93. Cedric Powell is a member of the Ohio and New York state bars, and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, and the federal courts Professor Powell has written over a broad range of topics including affirmative action and Critical Race Theory, the First Amendment and hate speech, and the Fourteenth Amendment and structural inequality. Professor Powell was awarded the Ferreri & Fogle Fellowship for teaching in 1998, 2000-2001 and again in 2007. He was the recipient of the Ann Oldfather fellowship in 2006, and he won the University Multicultural Teaching Award in 2000.
Brian interviews Patty about her work at the University of Louisville leading the 'Find Your Fit' initiative. Patty talks about the innovative project in which she and campus partners are helping students get "unstuck" and embrace new ways of thinking about their skills and major choice and a career pathway. University libraries is a partner in this project and Patty talks about her recent publication with a library-faculty colleague and Brian gives her a library quiz to see if she truly is the bibliophile she claims to be! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Our guest this week, Jeremy Hance, writes about 3 topics in his most recent book that we are always drawn to; mental health, travel, and animals. Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-trotting Hypochondriac is a memoir that uses humor to help readers understand what life is like for someone who has a mental health issue like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In Jeremy’s case, his anxiety is always worse when he travels. While traveling to all corners of the globe is one of the best parts of his life as an environmental writer and is necessary for the work he does, travel is also fraught with rumination and fear.
Jeremy is an environmental journalist who is currently a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-Trotting Hypochondriac by Jeremy Hance 2- The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton 3- The Princess Bride by William Goldman 4- My Antonia by Willa Cather 5- The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani 6- Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein 7- The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein 8- A Time of Gifts by Patrick Leigh Fermer 9- Sorry, I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes by Jessica Pan
Websites mentioned news.Mongabay.com
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Andrew J. Bacevich is Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History at Boston University. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, he received his PhD in American Diplomatic History from Princeton University. Before joining the faculty of Boston University, he taught at West Point and Johns Hopkins. He is the author of nine books. Among them are: American Empire: The Realities and Consequences of U. S. Diplomacy (2002); The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War (2005); Breach of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country (2013); and After the Apocalypse (2021), His essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of scholarly and general interest publications including The Wilson Quarterly, The The Nation, and The New Republic. His op-eds have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and Los Angeles Times, among other newspapers.
The excitement is in the air....a lunar eclipse is on the way! Professor Scott Miller fills us in. Then, Dr. Leslie Moise discusses a recent paper showing a correlation between homophobia and low IQ. EarthDate.org fills us on how trees adapt to cold winter weather. And finally, our guest of honor, Dr. Iuliana Popescu (of the UK Diabetes Research Center) discusses the biological links between Diabetes and COVID-19.
Here are the full-length EarthDate stories on trees: https://www.earthdate.org/node/134 and https://www.earthdate.org/node/139.
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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog sits down for an expansive conversation with Laura Obenauf about moving towards healthy ecology - the imperative to make space for quality relationships and consciousness as practiced by traditional cultures and indicated by the latest science. Laura is working on an Ecology and Spirituality MA and is taking a pause to focus on possibilities of community-level impact. Her program particularly focuses on indigenous cosmologies, traditional ecological knowledge, animistic worldview and bridging the gap (transforming modern industrialized consciousness) from the mechanistic paradigm to holistic recognition of consciousness that better aligns with Gaia Hypothesis, the latest quantum physics and dividual relationship that indigenous populations have been practicing all along.
Laura recommends these Books and Resources: - Ervin Lazslo's Science and the Akashic Field: An Integral Theory of Everything - Freya Matthews' The Ecological Self (Panpsychism - the philosophy that blends ancient animism with latest quantum physics) - Rupert Sheldrake's Morphic Resonance: The Nature of Formative Causation - Mark A. Schroll's Transpersonal Ecosophy Vol. 1: Theory, Methods and Clinical Assessments - Tyson Yunkaporta's Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World - Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass - James Lovelock's Gaia
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
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On this week's show, K.A. Owens brings you updates on: 1. An upcoming event to honor the civil rights work of Mattie Jones; 2. A November 10th LSURJ op-ed in the Courier-Journal "KKK Members in the Sherriff's Department Demonstrates Who is Inside the System"; and 3. The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy's analysis of how Kentuckians would benefit from the passage of the federal Build Back Better Act. Recorded Friday, November 12, 2021.
Brian and Patty dig into the ancient greek roots of Stoic philosophy and the ways in which a very contemporary Ryan Holiday is leveraging these concepts as a modern self help guru. We consider the central values of Stoicism: Courage; Temperance; Justice; and Wisdom and try these on with our contemporary lenses. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Lisa Willner is Kentucky State Legislator Lisa Willner. Lisa Willner has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a Ky Psychological Associate, the Executive Director of Unitarian Universalist, a two term member of the Jefferson County Public School System board of Education and a two term member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. She represents political district 35.
In this week’s episode, we talk to our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller from Carmichael’s Books, about the holiday gift giving season. You’ve probably heard the warning to “shop early’ this holiday season because of shortages. So we are giving you the gift of new book ideas for all the booklovers in your life.
We love inviting Sam on the show twice a year to tell us all about books to look forward to for summer reading and holiday gift buying. She gives us suggestions in all the categories.
1- Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan 2- The Sentence by Louise Erdrich 3- The Every by Dave Eggers 4- The Circle by Dave Eggers 5- Palmares by Gail Jones 6- Tell the Bees That I'm Gone (Outlander 9) by Diana Gabaldon 7- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 8- Dune by Frank Herbert 9- Foundation by Isaac Asimov 10- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr 11- All the Light You Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 12- Mordew by Alex Pheby 13- A Fortnight in September by JC Sherriff 14- Jim the Boy by Tony Earley 15- The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 16- First Christmas: A Story of New Beginnings by Stephen Mitchell 17- Secret Santa by Andrew Shaffer 18- It's Beginning to Look a Lot like F*ck This by Andrew Shaffer 19- Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris 20- It's Beginning to Look Like Zombies: The Book of Zombie Christmas Carols by Michael Spradlin 21- Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian 22- Silverview by John Le Carre 23- The Big Book of Victorian Mysteries by Otto Penzler 24- Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Jay Cooper and Maureen Johnson 25- Smile by Sarah Ruhl 26- The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People by Rick Bragg 27- The Prince of Frogtown by Rick Bragg 28- Renegades: Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama 29- The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones 30- The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renee Watson 31- Best Wishes, Warmest Regards by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy 32- Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci 33- Cooking at Home by David Chang and Priya Krishna 34- Black Food by Bryant Terry 35- Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen 36- All the Marvels by Douglas Wolk 37- The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo 38- A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City by David Domine 39- The Strange Case of Isaac Crawley by James Markert 40- Doctors and Friends by Kimmery Martin 41- Theft by Finding Diaries by David Sedaris 42- The Wife Upstair by Rachel Hawkins 43- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 45- Circe by Madeline Miller 46- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 47- Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee 48- Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys 49- Eligible: A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfeld 50- Dark Tales by Shirley Jackson 51- Shirley: A Novel by Susan Scarf Merrell 52- The Letters of Shirley Jackson edited by Laurence Jackson Hyman 53- The Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith 54- Whiskey and Ribbons by Leesa Cross-Smith
Shows mentioned 1- Foundation series (2021) 2- Shirley (2020)
Podcasts mentioned 1- Renegades
The Louisville League of Women Voters and Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presented a Community Forum on FAIR MAPS - 2021 Redistricting: Gerrymandering vs. Fair Maps at the League of Women Voters on October 18, 2021. Results from the 2020 Census have been released, with the Kentucky General Assembly expected to redraw the districts in early 2022. Their decisions will last for 10 years. In their talks, Ms. Pregliasco (Vice President and Redistricting Chair of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky) and Ms. Perkins Weston (of the League's Kentucky Redistricting Committee) explain issues of transparency, public input and their work on drawing FAIR MAPS for the State of Kentucky.
Erica Shields, Police Chief of the Louisville Metro Police Dept. answers questions from moderator Dr. Wayne Tuckson and from the audience. This event was sponsored by the Louisville League of Women Voters and took place o August 25, 2021.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog gets his hands dirty with Von Barnes from Kentuckiana Backyard Farms and Forward Radio’s proud community partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition. Join us as we talk about raising farm animals in the city (chickens, rabbits, goats, ducks & quail); food systems; ways to save on food and water; gardening in the city; collaboration with other urban farmers; and his upcoming Gardening and Urban Homesteaders course.
Check out Von’s class on “Chickens and Eggs: How to Raise Urban Chickens" at https://nextdoor.com/g/bc1194rme/ Find him on Instagram or Facebook: Follow Kentuckiana Backyard Farms @KentuckianaBF. https://www.facebook.com/KentuckianaBF
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!
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Let's continue hearing about the science of Bourbon with Drs. Lenny Demoranville (Centre College), Seth DeBolt (University of Kentucky), Pat Heist (Ferm Solutions), and John Medley (Buffalo Trace Distillery). This discussion was organized by Amanda Fuller of the Kentucky Academy of Science as part of the 'Bench Talk live' series.
To watch the full-length panel discussion go to www.kyscience.org/docs/Bench_Talk_…_May_24_2021.mp4.
To see biographies of each scientist, scroll down to the May 24 recording: www.kyscience.org/bench_talk_live.php
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.
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Oct. 5, 2021 Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Ed. meeting halted after altercation with domestic terrorists and white supremacists.
K.A. Owens shares information about an event recognizing legendary Mattie Jones on Sunday November 14, 2021. He also shares newsworthy occurrences related to Tax Increment Financing in the West End Of Louisville, shares the KY Alliance position on School Resource Officers. He also shares excerpts from a statement he wrote upon the retirement of Burt Lauderdale, formerly of KFTC. Recorded on Friday Nov 5, 2021.
Forward Radio was excited to be a media sponsor and participant in the 2021 Louisville Earth Walk, at which we made new friends like today's guest! On this week's Truth to Power Happy Hour!, Forward Radio volunteers, Ruth Newman and Justin Mog (host of Sustainability Now!) sit down with Arnita Gadson from the West Jefferson County Community Task Force to discuss her work and the 5th annual Louisville Earth Walk, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 23rd, 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Cherokee Park’s Hogan Fountain (or virtually). The Louisville Earth Walk is a non-competitive community event featuring a live walk with virtual participation options. The walk moved to Cherokee Park for its fifth year on October 23rd. It is a celebration of planet Earth and the organizations that work on her behalf! Proceeds are distributed among the 12 environmental nonprofit organizing partners: Project Warm, Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, Our Earth Now, Louisville Sustainability Council, Louisville Grows, Louisville Climate Action Network, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Greater Louisville Sierra Club, Food Literacy Project, and Cultivating Connections. We also share some interviews from on-site during the Earth Walk. Learn more at http://louisvilleearthwalk.org
The West Jefferson County Community Task Force meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month (except December) online. The Task Force brings concerns and important information to residents and businesses about environmental, health and wellness and issues that impact our communities. Topics vary each month. Join the conversation. Let your voice be heard and get the answers you need. Monthly topics are posted at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF. More info: http://wjcctf.com or 502-548-9042.
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 http://forwardradio.org
Memento Mori": Remember, you will die! This show considers how 3 different philosophers advise us to live in the face of our mortality. How does grief of our lost loved ones remind us of our own finitude, and how shall we make use of that reminder? We consider what Kierkegaard, Heidegger and Camus advise us mortals on this topic, and we compare notes about our own middle age attitudes. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
This week we had a great time talking about book people problems with our guest Bailey, host of the To Read List Podcast. She doesn’t work alone on the podcast: her co-hosts include her brother Andrew, her friend Toby, and her husband Dillon who is the sound recordist. Through this podcast, they attempt to get through all the books on their shelves. Every other week they each read a book from their collections that is randomly selected. And at the end of the episode they have to decide if their books stay on their shelves or whether a new home needs to be found; like a free little library.
So this episode is filled with discussion of problems that are particular to book lovers like how many books is too many, can you have too many e-books downloaded on your Kindle, should we keep all the books we read, is 'dnfing' ok? You get the picture. We talk all about of book neuroses on this episode. It’s like a book group therapy session.
You can find the To Read List Podcast: thetoreadlistpodcast.libsyn.com and on Instagram @thetoreadlistpodcast
Books mentioned-- 1- The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare 2- Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace 3- Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy 4- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell by Susannah Clarke 5- Moby Dick by Herman Melville 6- White Teeth by Zadie Smith 7- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon 8- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 9- Sadie by Courtney Summers 10- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 11- Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe 12- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 13- The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 14- Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 15- The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo 16- Dracula by Bram Stoker 17- A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki 18- Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket 19- The Beatrice Letters by Lemony Snicket 20- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 21- The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett
Movies mentioned- Inception (2010)
Social Media mentioned-- The To Read List podcast Karen Puzzles (Youtube)
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In this solo episode, we share responses to a survey we sent out asking people, "What's an important lesson you learned in therapy?" Thank you to everyone who shared their wisdom with us and our listeners!
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Interested in the science behind making bourbon? Hear Drs. Lenny Demoranville (Centre College), Seth DeBolt (University of Kentucky), Pat Heist (Ferm Solutions), and John Medley (Buffalo Trace Distillery) talk with Amanda Fuller of Kentucky Academy of Science. This is part of a 'Bench Talk Live' episode taped on May 24, 2021. Go here to watch the full discussion: https://www.kyscience.org/docs/Bench_Talk_Live_Recording_May_24_2021.mp4.
Here is a link to biographies of each scientist. Scroll down to the May 24 recording: https://www.kyscience.org/bench_talk_live.php
Professor Scott Miller (Maysville Community and Technical College) also discusses the November night sky, and Dr. Leslie Moise reads a short poem about autumn.
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.
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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog summits the peaks of sustainability with Julie Donna and Tiffany Broyles Yost from the Louisville Sustainability Council. Julie and Tiffany are co-organizers of the 8th Annual Louisville Sustainability Summit on the theme of “Powering the Movement: Building Community to Fight Climate Change” coming up on Wednesday, November 10th from 1-4pm online.
Listen in and discover who is the Louisville Sustainability Council (now in its 11th year), and what’s in store for the 2021 Annual Sustainability Summit exploring the intersections between climate change, social equity, and community resilience. Join us to discuss climate justice, advocacy, and community building to discover your role in creating meaningful change. Highlights include: * Keynote – Jasmine Crowe of Goodr * Local Panel: Connecting Louisville Communities for Climate Action - Moderated by Emmy award-winning journalist and news anchor Jean West, this panel features Eboni Cochran, West End Air Quality; Mellone Long, Exec. Director, Center for Neighborhoods; and Shauntrice Martin, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. * Regional Panel: Linking Businesses and Communities to Accelerate Impact - Katie Hunt-More, Managing Director, NationSwell; Scott Koloms, Founder, Canopy KY; and Lisa Zwack, Head of Sustainability, The Kroger Co. * After Party at Logan Street Market * A raffle for 3 great Local Louisville baskets
We also chat about exciting things to come from the LSC during the rest of they year, including the 2021 cycle of the microgrant program which will be opening soon and it will be bigger and more inclusive to sustainable projects than ever before! Last year, the Council awarded 4 microgrants totaling $5,000 to: The Muse Farm – Black Market KY, The Garden Project - Field Elementary School, Energy Conservation Outreach Program - KY Interfaith Power and Light, and Jefferson Memorial Forest Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
Learn more at: https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org https://www.facebook.com/louisvillesustainabilitycouncil
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
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Dr. Ibrahim Iman is a University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering professor in the Departman of Computer Science. Dr. Iman and his family are originaly from Palestine. He has spent much time researching the history of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Dr. Ibrahim appeared on Solutions to Violence as a result of his appearance on the Oct. 21st Third Thursday Lunch. The Third Thursday Lunch event is sponsored by the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation and Sowers of Justice.
Suzanne Gordon is an American journalist and author who writes about healthcare delivery and healthcare systems and patient safety and nursing. Among her many books is Wounds of War - How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nation's Veterans (2018). Ms. Gordon discusses the VA healthcare administration system with Drs. Mike Flynn and Gene Shively
Kay Tillow, KSPH chairperson discusses healthcare disparities and the need for a nonprofit single payer healthcare system with Mary Radford, RN, BSN, CIC
K.A. Owens interviews Michael T. The topic is Comedian Dave Chappelle and homophobia. Recorded Thursday October 28, 2021 3PM
Brian had the cool opportunity to interview our dear friend and critical thinking colleague, Dr. Rush Cosgrove! Rush shares his unique journey from starting with learning a structured critical thinking approach as a child (his mom is Dr. Linda Elder!) and then teaching and training others critical in critical thinking into his adult life. Rush talks about his fascinating educational journey and shares his thoughts and ideas about education and the role of critical thinking in our lives. Rush and Brian have some laughs along the way and share new insights into a topic near and dear to us all: critical thinking! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Georgetown University Professor of History Dr. Marcia Chatelain's 2021 Pulitzer Prize winning exploration of the relationship between Black American and the America fast food industry. Fast food franchising DID bring a new (and reliable) avenue wealth to the 20th century Black neighborhood but at what cost? Text explores the social, economic, political, nutritional contradictions inherent therein. The Georgetown Gender Justice Initiative interviews the author on the back half!
Veterans For Peace member Patrick King discusses the possibility of a twenty-first-century civil war in the United States, recent VFP activities, and some of his own personal experiences of war.
Our guests this week are members of the same family. Jeremy and Hermione Tankard are a father-daughter duo behind the graphic novel series Yorick and Bones. Yorick, as any Shakespeare lover knows, is the skull that Hamlet speaks to in the play of the same name. In this graphic novel, Yorick is unearthed by a friendly dog, and they begin a series of adventures. In the second book, Yorick and Bones meet up with some familiar faces from Shakespeare’s plays.
Jeremy and Hermione have a fun story behind their books. Hermione was in high school when her dad recruited her to join him on this journey to tell the story of Yorick and his little dog because Hermione has long been a Shakespeare fan and has an uncanny ability to translate anything into iambic pentameter. They combined forces to create a fun series that helps gently introduce kids and adults to Shakespeare characters.
You can find out more about Jeremy Tankard’s books including the ones who created with Hermione at his website, jeremytankard.com and on instagram, @Jeremytankboy.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Rainbow Magic series 2- Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein 3- Yorick and Bones series 4- Comet in Moominland by Tove Jansson 5- Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 6- 10 Things I Can See From Here by Carrie Mac 7- All the Bad Apples by Moira Fowley-Doyle 8- The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey 9- Dead Dead Demons DeDeDe Destruction by Inio Asano 10- Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald
Movies mentioned 1- Melancholia (2011)
Game mentioned: 1- Telestrations
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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog knocks on the door of Mellone Long, the new Executive Director at the Center for Neighborhoods (http://centerforneighborhoods.org). Get to know Mellone and the amazing work and legacy of the Center which is organizing right now to put on their annual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, November 6th, at the Louisville Urban League’s Sports & Learning Campus at 3000 W. Market. This year's theme is "Healing Our Communities: Working Toward Positive Change."
The Summit is a day-long conference that showcases community building success stories and celebrates neighborhood development across the Louisville community. Through interactive workshops, engaging keynote speakers, a regional vendor fair, and networking breakouts, Neighborhood Summit attendees learn about community achievements, make valuable connections, and come away inspired. There will be: Networking: Meet like minded community members from across Metro Louisville including neighborhood leaders, local government officials and non-profit partners. Expert Keynotes: Hear from local and national experts on important and ground breaking efforts in community building and local action. This year’s keynote speaker is T. Gonzales, Director of the Center for Health Equity at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. Awards: Enjoy lunch with hundreds of your Metro Louisville neighbors and celebrate the great work happening across the region. Who Should Attend? Neighborhood Leaders or Emerging Leaders - Longtime or new neighborhood leaders and board members or citizens interested in starting a new neighborhood association Existing Association Members - Neighborhood Associations, Homeowner Associations, Condo Associations, Subdivisions, Suburban Cities, Neighborhood Watches or Block Clubs Neighborhood Businesses - Local businesses, business associations and corporate partners interested in the health and vitality of neighborhoods Nonprofit Community Partners - Longtime or new neighborhood leaders and board members or citizens interested in starting a new neighborhood association Local Government Officials & Staff - Come hear from your constituents, share your expertise and develop stronger relationships with, and new ideas for, the community you serve. Scholarships are available - email summit@centerforneighborhoods.org. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.centerforneighborhoods.org/neighborhood-summit
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
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K.A. Owens interviews Mack Shaw, retired librarian, veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force, about the legacy of the late Gen. Colin Powell, first Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, first Black Secretary of State of the United States. Recorded Friday October 22, 2021
Solutions to Violence features the second interview with David Cochran. David's Ph.D. is from the University of Maryland. Dave has taught in the Politics Program at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, since 1996, offering a range of courses primarily in the areas of political thought and American politics. His primary teaching and research areas are religion, race, and ethnicity in American politics; political thought; war and peace; and Irish studies. In addition to a wide array of articles and book chapters, he has published five books, most recently, as author, Catholic Realism and the Abolition of War, and, as editor with his colleague John Waldmeir, The Catholic Church in Ireland Today. In addition to teaching, Dave is the co-director of the Peace and Justice
\ \We check out the good stuff in Skeptic Magazine and the work of Michael Shermer as a way into "skepticism" that helps us investigate our world with an open, but reasoning, mind, instead of a "negative" point of view. We take a good dip into the Skepticism toolbox and concepts to help us hone our approach to the world as critical thinkers . “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
We are halfway through spooky October and maybe you are looking for a good scary book to read. Our guest today, Johann Trotter, can give you some tips. Johann lives in Northern Ireland and works as a scientific researcher. But her hobby gone wild is horror in all its forms. She is a self-professed horror junkie. She is a bit obsessed with Stephen King, but on her instagram page @jobis89, you can find a wide variety of non-Stephen King horror book suggestions and reviews to make any spooky reader happy.
She is currently doing a 2 year project to read a horror book set in each of the 50 US States. We do a deep dive into the horror genre this week.
You can find Johann Trotter on instagram, @Jobis89.
Books mentioned-- 1- Turn of the Screw by Henry James 2- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 3- His Hideous Heart edited by Dahlia Adler 4- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe 5- "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe 6- Roald Dahl books 7- Goosebumps series 8- Babysitters Club series 9- The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein 10 Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein 11- The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 12- Whisper Man by Alex North 13- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 14- Dracula by Bram Stoker 15- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 16- Moon Over Babylon by Michael McDowell 17- The Elementals by Michael McDowell 18- The Haunting of Alma Fielding: A True Story by Kate Summerscale 19- Ghost Story by Peter Straub 20- A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
Johann's Top Horror Writers 1- Stephen King 2- H. P. Lovecraft 3- Clive Barker 4- Ania Ahlborn 5- David Sodergren 6- Kealan Patrick Burke
Websites/ phone app mentioned-- The Storygraph
Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Ghost Stories from the London Dungeon 2- Poe Theater on the Air
TV/Movies mentioned-- 1- Only Murders in the Building 2- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3- Scream 4- Trick or Treat 5- Halloween 6- Sleepy Hollow 7- Hocus Pocus
Music mentioned-- 1- The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart, composed by Alan Lee Silva
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This week we are joined by returning guest Mandy Olivam. Mandy shares what she has learned about herself since the last time she was on the show, including tendencies towards codependency. We also talk about dealing with disappointments, integrating emotions instead of bypassing them, appreciating our brains, making time for ourselves, and living in accordance with our values.
Note: we apologize for the technical difficulties with sound in this episode.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Recommendations: Trauma Magic by Clementine Morrigan Good Anxiety by Dr. Wendy Suzuki Perceptions, Pleasures, and Powers by Mandy Olivam (coming out later this fall) Follow Mandy Olivam at www.mandyolivam.com or an Instagram @mystic.mother.madwoman
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog enjoys a porch-sit with Rachael Hood, an organizer with Youth for Appalachian Climate Justice. Rachael is a Geography Master’s Student at West Virginia University and is one of several young people who recently started Youth for Appalachian Climate Justice to address climate change across Appalachia. Connect with their work on social media @youthforacj Rachael is a Students Taking on Oil & Petrochemicals (STOP) organizer, and recently joined the Post-Landfill Action Network (http://postlandfill.org) team as a coordinator for their STOP Fellowship Program.
Rachael graduated from Oberlin College in 2020 with a BA in Environmental Studies and a concentration in Environmental Justice. While working on their undergraduate degree they did fieldwork documenting farmers’ experiences of climate change in the Zanzibar archipelago. At Oberlin they worked for the Resource Conservation Team and organized with students against fracking and pipelines in Northeast Ohio. Rachael is currently a graduate student at West Virginia University finishing a master’s thesis about pipeline buildout in the Ohio River Valley, and they are excited to support student mobilization against the petrochemical industry in the region.
Check out the Story of Plastic at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCNanJNJ8JA. And learn more at https://www.storyofstuff.org/movies/the-story-of-plastic-documentary-film/ Rachael was also featured on the River Talks podcast: https://audiojunkie.co/podcasts/river-talks/episodes/youth-for-appalachian-climate-justice-featuring-rachael-hood
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!
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K.A. Owens interviews actor, writer, activist Michael T. The topic is the legacy of the late filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles. Recorded Friday October 15, 2021.
This takes on nihilism: the philosophical view that asserts there IS no meaning in life. Suck it up, buttercup! We check out Wendy Syfret's new book in which she argues that adopting a nihilistic point of view can be freeing rather than depressing. She argues that meaning in life is now for sale in the marketplace in our culture when we buy, buy, buy to create a lifestyle and "meaning" for ourselves to keep us from really focusing on what matters most. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
This week’s episode is for true crime enthusiasts. Every city has had murders that make the news, and Louisville is no different. Our guest this week, David Domine', adopted Louisville as his hometown and has a following here as an author, tour guide, and storyteller in the city. He has written a new book called A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY about a sensational murder that was discovered after a domestic disturbance in Old Louisville in 2010. The story includes drugs, drag queens, and maybe even the CIA.
His book is true crime, but it also veers into memoir and history. And it introduces readers to quirky characters whose eccentricities are why we have a saying here to “Keep Louisville Weird.”
His book is getting some attention. Publisher's Weekly gave it a starred review and Amazon named it as one of the top true crime reads of the season.
You can find David Domine’ on instagram, @bluegrasspeasant, on FB David Domine’, The Bluegrass Peasant and at his website www.daviddomine.com. You can find information about David’s historical tours of Old Louisville at www.louisvillehistorictours.com
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City by David Domine 2- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin 3- When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson Browne 4- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 5- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 6- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7- The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 8- The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold 9- You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe
Shows Mentioned: 1- Unsolved Mysteries (2020) Netflix 2- Only Murders in the Building - Hulu
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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog dives deep into the ecological future of Beargrass Creek with Laura Mattingly. Laura is a Planner and Project Manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Louisville District where she leads cross functional teams on water resources projects focused on flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and planning studies. Since beginning her career with USACE in March 2019, Laura has worked with numerous partners on projects such as the Plan for the Ohio River Basin - a basin-wide strategic document that was the result of a 13-state outreach effort and collaboration.
She is also the Project Manager and Lead Planner on the Three Forks of Beargrass Creek Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, a $134M dollar restoration effort that is scheduled to be approved in August 2022. Read all about it at https://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1990843/corps-msd-partner-to-restore-beargrass-creek-ecosystem/
Laura earned her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Conservation Biology at Murray State University and has a Master's Degree in Land Use and Environmental Planning from the University of Louisville. She has over nine years planning experience and received her AICP certification in 2017.
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
K.A. Owens interviews Maria Schrenger, retired Jefferson County school teacher. She shares her views about the school system and what it needs to do in the future. Recorded Friday October 8, 2021.
Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare activists Kay Tillow, Harriette Seiler, and Charlie Casper discuss the movement to privatize the Medicare program.
This episode of Single Payer Radio is an excerpt from a webinar co-sponsored by Physicians for a National Health Program discussing a movement by private investment groups called Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs)that threaten our highly successful beloved Medicare program. Moderator Dr. Susan Rogers, president of PNHP leads the panel that includes Representative Katie Porter.
Vincent Gonzalez Michael Tee and Nisha discuss community centered forms of public safety in the wake of a shooting at a bus stop in West Louisville which left a teenager dead.
Get Back To The Tap with us on this week's Truth to Power Happy Hour! Forward Radio volunteers, Ruth Newman and Justin Mog (host of Sustainability Now!) are joined by Kelley Dearing Smith, VP of Communications & Marketing for the Louisville Water Company. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about the history and current status of water treatment from our very own publicly-owned utility which has been keeping Louisvillians safe and hydrated since 1860! We address public concern about potential contaminants in our drinking water such as lead, mercury, radon, nitrates, microbes, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and PFAS/PFOA “forever chemicals.” We also touch on the impacts of climate change, the federal infrastructure bill, and we offer tips on how you can help protect water quality at the source – i.e. how to keep pollution out of the Ohio River. Learn more at http://louisvillewater.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 http://forwardradio.org
We have a fondness for Appalachia and have had several guests on the Perks who hail from that area, including Alix Harrow, Ashley Blooms, and Annette Sanuooke Clapsaddle. But Appalachia is much larger than just the small slice that Amy and I often think of. Appalachia is really a huge area that encompasses a vast and diverse array of people.
Today we talk to Kendra Winchester, the co-founder and executive director of the 'Reading Women' podcast and a Book Riot contributing editor. But she is also the person behind the Read Appalachia Instagram account. She tells us what makes Appalachian literature special and why it’s so important to her.
You can find Kendra Winchester on various instagram pages including at @readappalachia, @thebookcorgi and @thereadingwomen.
Books Mentioned in this episode: 1- Moby Dick by Herman Melville 2- Percy Jackson & The Olympians by Rick Riordan 3- Sabriel by Garth Nix 4- Books by Tamora Pierce 5- Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 6- Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray 7- Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson 8- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 9- The Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson 10- Affrilachia by Frank X. Walker 11- Southernmost by Silas House 12- Black Bone: 25 Years of Affrilachian Poets edited by Bianca Lynne Spriggs and Jeremy Paden 13- Water Street by Crystal Wilkinson 14- Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance 15- What You're Getting Wrong about Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte 16- Step Into the Circle: Writers in Modern Appalachia edited by Amy Greene and Trent Thomson 17- Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle 18- Me and Banksy by Tanya Lloyd Kyi 19- Carework: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha 20- Disability/Visability: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century edited by Alice Wong 21- The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in Death, Decay & Disaster by Sarah Krasnostein 22- The Believer: Encounters with Love, Death & Faith by Sarah Krasnostein
Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Reading Women
Instagram mentioned-- 1- @readappalachia 2- @thebookcorgi
TV shows mentioned 1- Explained (Netflix)
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This week we are discussing different aspects of climate change: the causes, the implications, and its impact on coal-mining communities. Scott Miller (astronomer at Maysville Community and Technical College) presents a primer on the topic of climate change, followed by Colleen McDonald and Kristina Dahl of the Union of Concerned Scientists. Their discussion is part of the podcast 'Off the Charts Heat: Zombie Fires, Drought and Heat Domes' (https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/zombie-fires-heat-domes-and-drought).
Then, Kaylynne Glover (President, Kentuckians for Science Education; https://kyscied.wordpress.com/) discusses ways to revitalize coal communities in response to climate change. Here is the entire KSE Policy Brief: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PN-VnrZH_6nq6AStJ9jtlwc-Q_6PXFu/view
Finally, Scott Miller returns with a description of the planets, stars, and meteor showers we can see during the month of October-2021.
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.
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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog is thrilled to be in conversation with Davarian L. Baldwin, urbanist, historian, cultural critic and the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. His books include Chicago’s New Negroes: Modernity, the Great Migration, and Black Urban Life (UNC Press, 2007) and In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities are Plundering Our Cities (Bold Type Books, 2021). Learn more at https://www.boldtypebooks.com/titles/davarian-l-baldwin/in-the-shadow-of-the-ivory-tower/9781568588919/
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
Erika Shields, Chief of the Louisville Metro Police Dept. (LMPD), speaks at the Louisville League of Women Voters on 8/25/21 on issues of gun violence, police recruitment, training and accountability as well as how she views her role in re-shaping the LMPD.
K.A. Owens interviews Todd Moore of New Day Ministries about youth development programs. Recorded, Friday October 1, 2021.
Save Our Schools with Dear JCPS | 9-14 JCPS Board Meeting | Masks, Vaccines & Testing | 9-30-21 by FORward Radio
In this show we explore the wonderful world and values of those who identify as Humanists. The American Humanist Association has a tagline that reads "Good without God" and advocates for equality for humanists, atheists and freethinkers. We delve into the ten commitments/value statements of Humanists--including their take on critical thinking--and really dig into how the ten commitments are a platform for thinkin deeply about when and why we wear masks these days.
“Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Society doesn’t really know what to do with older women. People give a lot of lip-service to the value of older women’s wisdom and experience but older women are often forgotten. As if they don’t have anything worth contributing once they hit a certain age.
Our guest this week, Grace Sammon, has written a novel that tackles this modern dilemma for older women. Titled The Eves, it features a main character named Jessica who struggles with her own aging but is helped along in her journey by a group of even older women whose experiences and insights get Jessica to screw her head on straight again.
You can find Grace Sammon on Instagram at @gracesammonwrites and on Facebook on the group "Bookish Road Trip". You can find links to her radio show at her website www.gracesammon.net.
Books we discuss in this episode:
1- The Eves by Grace Sammon 2- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell 3- Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz 4- Dolly Madison and the War of 1812 by Libby Carty McNamee 5- Susannah’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War by Libby Carty McNamee 6- The Spiral Shell: A French Village Reveals Its Secrets of Jewish Resistance in World War II by Sandell Morse 7- Little Tea by Claire Fullerton 8- Mourning Dove by Clair Fullerton 9- Brave Girl, Quiet Girl by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Podcasts mentioned— 1- The Storytellers with Grace Sammon
Movies mentioned— 1- Nomadland (2020)
Social Media Group 1- The Bookish Road Trip
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In this week's solo episode, we talk about our fears, from the ridiculous to the significant. We also talk about finding the right therapist, moving your body in ways that feel good, quitting benzos, slowing down when you're exhausted, and taking naps.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog learns to embrace imperfection and our inner climate hypocrite with North Carolina-based environmental journalist Sami Grover. Sami’s brand new book, just out this week from New Society Publishers is We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now: How Embracing Our Limitations Can Unlock the Power of a Movement. In it, he talks candidly about climate change with practical pathways to making a difference. We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now is available from your favorite local bookseller or at https://newsociety.com/books/w/we-re-all-climate-hypocrites-now.
Sami Grover has written more than 2,000 articles covering everything from electric bike ownership to peeing on your compost pile. He has has worked on environmentally and socially conscious branding projects for clients including Burt’s Bees, Dogwood Alliance and Jada Pinkett Smith. While he has only been marginally successful in reducing his own environmental impact, he believes that in order to make a difference, each of us have to identify our greatest point of leverage and focus our efforts there.
The recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warning that global warming is dangerously close to being out of control should have people looking for ways to engage meaningfully with solutions to the climate crisis. Yet, it can be hard to live an ideal eco-lifestyle in a society that pushes the opposite. In his book, Sami reimagines what it means to be a “good environmentalist.” Moving past carbon footprints, the self-confessed eco-hypocrite takes a tongue-in-cheek approach, skewering those pointing fingers, celebrating those trying, and offering practical pathways to actually making a difference.
Sami Grover has spent most of his life trying to figure out how to live a greener lifestyle. We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now points out that while changing individual behavior matters, transforming the system matters more. Culture tells us that personal responsibility is central to tackling the climate emergency, yet the choices we make are often governed by the systems in which we live. Grover states that by understanding where our greatest leverage lies, we can prioritize our actions, maximize our impact, and join forces with the millions of other imperfect individuals who are ready to do their part and change the system.
Grover’s suggestions for anyone looking to make a difference is to take an honest look at where we have the greatest opportunity to create wider-scale change. Questions such as: • What does your social network look like, and how can you have an influence over those you love? • What issues, organizations, or activist groups are you drawn to, and how could you get more involved? • What opportunities do you have at work, at school, or in your community? • What power, privilege, or advantages do you enjoy that you could leverage in service of the movement? • What strengths, skills, or knowledge do you bring to the climate fight? • What do you love doing? What sustains and motivates you over the long term? • And, crucially, what forces stand in your way, and what needs to happen for those forces to go away?
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 show we cozy up to the ideas of Bernard de Spinoza, an 18th century philosopher in the rationalist tradition. Spinoza offers up some principles for living that we consider all these hundreds of years later to see how they 'fit" for us. We talk about Spinoza's ideas about how emotions lead us astray and how we can tap into our higher selves and lead a happier, more rational life. Come try on this 17th century ideas with us and see what you think! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Kelly Kirby is the first Rector at St. Matthew’s Episcopal church here in Louisville and a member of Empower West. The topic of her presentation is "Philanthropic Redlining." Rev. Kirby explains how a racist capitalistic system has economically oppressed the African American Community. Kelly Kirby presentation was originally part of the Louisville Fellowship or Reconciliation and Sowers of Justice "Third Thursday Lunch" series.
Read&Succeed | Ep 24 | Wilmington's Lie (2020) | David Zucchino | 9-22-21 by FORward Radio
We have a replay this week. We want our listeners to have a second chance to listen to our talk with author Farrah Alexander about her book, 'Raising The Resistance' about how to work social justice into our everyday lives. With some court cases on the horizon and strikes against women's rights in Texas, this seemed like a good episode to revisit. Farrah is working on her second book and has started law school at Indiana University. Next week there will be an all new episode
Sometimes it only takes a spark to start a fire. For writer and activist Farrah Alexander, the small flicker of an idea that eventually became her first book was her January 2017 participation in the historic Women's March in Washington DC. She encountered so many women who were emboldened to make change but weren’t sure how to channel their energies.
Farrah wrote her book titled "Raising the Resistance: A Mother’s Guide to Practical Activism" which gives suggestions on how to be a leader in your life and a model for change for your children. But the book is also witty and whimsical which makes it accessible to a wide audience.
Farrah has been a journalist and freelance writer whose articles have appeared in the Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, and BuzzFeed. Her work focuses on feminism, social justice, parenting, and politics. She is also a Jeremiah Fellow with Bend the Ark, a Jewish partnership for justice which aims to combat white supremacy and mobilize communities for social change.
In this episode, Farrah talks to us about how even as a child she was drawn to books with strong female characters like Amelia Bedelia, how she wants to make the ideas of feminism less academic and more accessible, why she feels essay writing can be a powerful tool for women to share their stories, and which item of her political memorabilia collection is her most cherished.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- Raising the Resistance: A Mother's Guide to Practical Activism by Farrah Alexander 2- Amelia Bedelia books by Peggy Parish 3- Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 4- The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters by Tom Nichols 5- A Promised Land by Barack Obama 6- Becoming by Michelle Obama 7- Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen
This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you a very special conversation hosted by former guest LeTicia Marshall, as a live video on her BearFruit Gardening YouTube channel. LeTicia assembled fellow members of the Urban Agriculture Coalition (a proud Forward Radio community partner) for a conversation about What is so sexy about sustainability? Your host, Justin Mog, joined the conversation along with his wife, Amanda Fuller (owner of Louisville Lots of Food), young lawyer Melina Hettiaratchi, and Von Barnes (Kentuckiana Backyard Farms).
Check out LeTicia's BearFruit Gardening YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt34S39mHMQZ-jBmAsqR6Cw Amanda’s urban orchard is at http://louisvillelotsoffood.com Kentuckiana Backyard Farms can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pPggshPPkOm6mtpR2yftg https://www.instagram.com/kentuckianabf/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/KentuckianaBF And the Urban Agriculture Coalition is at https://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow/
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
Forward Radio volunteers Ruth Newman, Tory Strange, and Justin Mog took to the airwaves live to thank everyone who helped us reach our goal of raising $4000 during Give For Good Louisville!! We are so grateful to the more than 40 fans and supporters who backed us throughout the day. You can still chip-in to help sustain us through midnight at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
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
Forward Radio volunteers and programmers, K.A. Owens (On The Edge), Ruth Newman, Tory Strange, and Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) were LIVE in studio for a special broadcast about the history and importance of WFMP to encourage you to donate to Forward Radio TODAY before midnight 9/17/21 at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
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Your usual hosts, Patty Payette & Brian Barnes are joined LIVE in studio by Justin Mog from Sustainability Now! for a special broadcast to encourage you to donate to Forward Radio TODAY before midnight 9/17/21 at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
“Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
K.A. Owens interviews Norman Carter, a retired Philadelphia police officer. Mr. Carter is the author of "The Long Blue Walk, My Journey as a Philly Cop." Mr. Carter shares his experiences as a police officer and comments on how to improve policing in the United States. Recorded on Thursday September 16, 2021. Air date Friday September 17, 2021
Hey critical thinkers! What a week this is! Brian and I recorded a video this week of our show as we did the audio. This week's show is on how to use Edward deBono's Six Thinking Hats as an approach to thinking through a problem or issue. We bring in colorful hats as we "try on" this technique. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee and Nisha discuss patriarchy and its impact on current social justice struggles in our society.
Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee discuss patriarchy and its impact on current social justice struggles in our society.
Kumar Rashad has been a Jefferson County public school teacher for the last 17 years. He has a Master of Arts, in Teacher Education and Professional Development from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics from Kentucky State University. He is currently a Math Resource Teacher at Breckenridge Metropolitan High School. He was recognized by JCPS as one of 10 Employees at the Educators of Color Celebration in January, 2021. Kumar also serve on the Board of Directors for both Jefferson County Teachers Association and Kentucky Educators Association. In addition, Kumar Rashad is a member of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Most weeks we talk about books and being a booklover in terms of exciting new releases or the ways in which writers create their imagined worlds and the characters who inhabit them. But today we are talking about how books can literally change lives because books are a business and can generate income.
In this week’s episode, we speak to Elizabeth Senn-Alvey, executive director of Emerging Workforce Initiative, a nonprofit in Louisville that targets ways to help marginalized youth who have systemic or personal issues that could impede their journey into the workforce and develop marketable skills. One of the programs they offer is The Book Works.
The Book Works is a social enterprise, which is a program that helps address local teens and young adults unmet needs such as poverty, homelessness, and limited education through a market-driven approach; or in other words teaching through learning a business.
The folks at Emerging Workforce Initiative were inspired by More Than Words in Boston; a youth program that for 20 years has empowered young people to take charge of a business and their lives through books.
So we take a look at how our secondhand books in the Louisville community have helped young people in our city.
The Book Works Sale takes place September 18-19. Go to their website for more details.
You can find The Book Works on instagram at @thebookworkslou or on Facebook at The Book Works Louisville. Their website is www.thebookworks.org.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer 2- Towers Falling by Jewel Parker Rhodes 3- The Awakening by Kate Chopin 4- The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--And How it Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson 5- Caste by Isabel Wilkerson 6- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah 7- Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe by Preston Norton
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, talks co-working with Lodgic CEO, Cheryl Farr and Equity in Arts Director, Marlesha Woods. Lodgic (http://lodgic.org) is a new kind of community environment created to address the hurdles many working professionals face. Lodgic exists to support work-life integration and the flexibility that today’s world demands with hospitality-forward co-working, premium food and beverage experiences, creative meeting and event spaces with seamless event coordination, and high-quality licensed childcare in a flexible full-time, part-time, and drop-in format.
In Louisville, these services operate all under one roof as Lodgic Workplace, Lodgic Kids Camp, and Lodgic Events alongside the two restaurants, Everyday Kitchen Restaurant & Bar and Clever Moose Cafe. Lodgic Everyday Community, Everyday Kitchen and Clever Moose Cafe are located in the Gateway to Nulu Building (552 East Market). To learn more or to make reservations, visit http://everydaykitchen.com/louisville.
In addition to discussing the Everyday Community, we talk about Lodgic's newly implemented Equity in Arts initiative and the Lodgic Lab program, designed to support and create a platform for local emerging artists. Led by teaching artist in residence Marlesha Woods, Equity in the Arts is Lodgic’s commitment to developing a culturally sound ecosystem for creating, learning, and engaging in interdisciplinary arts – including visual, culinary, hospitality, performance, storytelling, and more – in ways that enhance cultural fluency, equitable representation, relationship building, and community building.
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
Hey critical thinkers! This week's show unpacks a recent essay by Farhad Manjoo in which he does some serious introspection inspired by his new kittens. What do they know? How do they think about the world around them...and him? What do we really know about human consciousness and the inner life of animals? Do they think, therefore they are, like Descartes? We join Farhad in pondering the mysteries of what we know and how we know it and what that means for our furry friends, too. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
K.A. Owens interviews Kevin Dunlap of the National Association for The Advancement of Colored People about voting rights immediately after a visibility event sponsored by the NAACP outside the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was speaking inside the hotel. The goal of the event was to urge Sen. McConnell to support Voting Rights . Recorded Thursday September 9, 2021. 2PM
Have you looked at Louisville from the Rubbertown point of view? On this week’s Access Hour, we bring you a special “We All Drink Downstream!” program organized by Extinction Rebellion Kentucky and Tackling the A-Z Impacts of Plastic on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 10:00am out at Riverview Park in Greenwood, on the southern fringe of Rubbertown in the west end of Louisville. A coalition of local community groups, political leaders and science and health professionals hosted a community action and education day about the ongoing issues with toxic chemical pollution in our Ohio River. Advocates discussed the issue of PFAS and related “Forever Chemicals” in our water supply, the impacts of petrochemical development on the Ohio River which provides drinking water for millions, the failure of MSD to protect our waterways from sewage; and how we can advocate for our community health!
Learn more at https://xrebelky.wordpress.com/blog/ and get involved at https://www.facebook.com/XRebelKY/
Learn more about the Louisville Charter at https://comingcleaninc.org/louisville-charter/about-the-charter
This event was part of a national week of coalition actions which are being shared with Biden administration representatives and the media, calling on the government to halt all permitting for new petrochemical facilities. It included water testing, a birds eye view and toxic tour map of the area’s petrochemical corporate ‘citizens’, speakers including Kentucky State Representative Attica Scott, food from Food Not Bombs, ways to plug in to find your place in the work of Pushing Back, and musical guests The Mighty Shades of Ebony.
Now is no time to be locking ourselves into decades of deepening dependence on fossil fuels and petrochemicals, which both damage our climate system and poison our air, water, soil and bodies. Nearly two decades ago the people of this neighborhood drafted The Louisville Charter, which continues to guide organizing work in frontline communities around the nation. The people speak time and again, and yet, our civilization continues to be built around compounds which poison us.
Original music in this podcast was recorded by local youth artists, The Mighty Shades of Ebony and Lionheart, in the Forward Radio studios for use at this special event. It is used with the artist’s permission.
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://forwarradio.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.
Our guest this week is St. Clair Detrick-Jules, a Brown University graduate who is a filmmaker and a new author. Her book 'My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood' debuts on September 28 and features essays by and photographs of Black women who have come to some deeper understandings about what their hair and how they wear it means to them.
We talk to St. Clair about chemical treatments for Black hair and how they differ from the treatments white women know, how hair can play a role in mother/daughter relationships, and the important reason she wanted to create this book in the first place.When we recorded this episode, Black hair had recently made the news because of the International Swimming Federation’s ban on Soul Caps at the Tokyo Olympics which are made for Black swimmers with natural hair.
You can find St. Clair on social media at @stclairdetrickjules or at her website www.mybeautifulblackhair.com.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood by St. Clair Detrick-Jules 2- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination With the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson 3- Litany for the Long Moment by Mary-Kim Arnold 4- Water Street by Crystal Wilkinson 5- Blackberries, Blackberries by Crystal Wilkinson
Shows/Films mentioned-- 1- Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) 2- Good Hair ((2009 documentary)
Hear about the life and work of Richard C. Lewontin, a Harvard evolutionary-biologist who passed away in July, 2021. A self-described Marxist, Dr. Lewontin 'inspired new thinking on the relationship between science, politics and society'. Hear his views on 'sociobiology' and 'adaptationism'.
Also, what cosmic visions are in the night sky this month? Learn what stars, planets, constellations (and more) we can see in September, 2021.
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Veterans For Peace member Peter Berres tells portions of his own story as a veteran who has learned to reject notions of patriotism that fail to upload his core values while embracing versions grounded in an ethical core that demands action for peace.
In this episode of the Veterans For Peace Radio Hour, army veteran and military anthropologist Steven Gardiner interviews Marine Corps veteran and former State Department official Mathew Hoh on the catastrophe of U.S. involvement in and departure from Afghanistan.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is thrilled to discuss racism as a public health crisis with Trinidad Jackson, PhD(c), MS, MPH. Trinidad is the new Assistant Dean for Culture & Liberation and a Faculty Instructor in Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Louisville's School of Public Health & Information Sciences. In addition to discussing environmental racism and the ways in which things like pollution, toxicity, and the urban heat island effect disproportionately impact people of color, we also dive into some potential solutions such as the Healthy Hoops program for asthma management and the on-going revision of Louisville’s Land Development Code.
Check out the West Louisville Photo Voice project at https://livestrivesucceed.com/ Related News Stories: Metro Council committee hears presentation on declaring racism a public health emergency https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/07/15/metro-council-hears-presentation-racism-public-health-emergency/5444636002/ Louisville knows how to combat systemic racism, but does it have the will to fight? https://www.courier-journal.com/in-depth/news/local/2020/12/14/does-louisville-have-will-to-fight-systemic-racism/6222734002/ Mayor declares racism a public health crisis in Louisville after Breonna Taylor killing https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/metro-government/2020/12/01/louisville-mayor-fischer-lays-out-path-racial-equity-after-breonna-taylor-death/6464926002/ Meet the Panelists: December Race in Louisville https://www.wlky.com/article/meet-the-panelists-december-race-in-louisville/8504718 ‘Yet We Strive’ Captures Real Life in West Louisville https://wfpl.org/yet-strive-captures-real-life-west-louisville/ Exhibit spotlights subjects of community concern https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/arts/visual/2016/08/25/exhibit-spotlights-subjects-community-concern/89196382/
Related Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications 1. Metzler, M., Jackson, T., & Trudeau, A. (2021). Youths and Violence: Changing the Narrative. American journal of public health, 111(S1), S35-S37. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2021.306309 2. Jones, Jr. G., Jackson, T., et al. (2021). Youth Voices in Violence Prevention. American journal of public health, 111(S1), S17-S19. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2021.306207 3. Nation, M., Jackson, T., et al. (2021). Social and Structural Determinants of Health and Youth Violence: Shifting the Paradigm of Youth Violence Prevention. American journal of public health, 111(S1), S28-S31. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2021.306234 4. Wendel, M., Jackson, T., et al. (2020). The structural violence of white supremacy: Addressing root causes to prevent youth violence. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2020.10.017 5. Muvuka, B., Jackson, T., et al. (2020). Health literacy in African American communities: Barriers and strategies. HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice, 4(3): e138-e143. https://doi.org/10.3928/24748307-20200617-01 6. Wendel, M. L., Jackson, T., et al. (2019). Yet we live, strive, and succeed: Using photovoice to understand community members’ experiences of justice, safety, hope, and racial equity. Collaborations: A Journal of Community-based Research and Practice, 2(1): 9, 1-16. https://collaborations.miami.edu/articles/10.33596/coll.23/ 7. Kerr, J. & Jackson, T. (2016). Stigma, sexual risks, and the war on drugs: Examining drug policy and HIV/AIDS inequities among African Americans using the drug war HIV/AIDS inequities model. International Journal of Drug Policy, 37, 31-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2016.07.007
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Save Our Schools | Live And Learn founders | KY Rep. Tina Bojanowski | 9-5-21 by FORward Radio
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Cate Fosl, of the University of Louisville Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department. They discuss why White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 United States Presidential election. Recorded Thursday September 2, 2021, 1PM
Lots of people travel around Labor Day and start thinking about fall break adventures so this week’s episode is jam-packed with travel writing. We chat with two guests this week.
Our first guest is not a writer, but a graphic designer who began making cool illustrated posters of national parks on an Instagram account called Subpar Parks. Amber Share couples her illustrations with terrible one-star Yelp reviews those parks receive from visitors who weren’t terribly impressed with majestic things like The Grand Canyon and Old Faithful. Those illustrations have gone viral and she recently collected them all in book format and included facts about each national park from park rangers. Her book, 'SubPar Parks: America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors' is a New York Times Bestseller.
Our second guest is writer Suzanne Roberts, who National Geographic named a “Next Great Travel Writer.” Her most recent book, 'Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel' has received many awards including the Independent Publisher Book Award and National Indie Excellence Awards. She weaves a story of maturing as a woman and becoming a veteran traveler. Her book will make you laugh but it also gets serious, and those serious essays make her humor seem all the more poignant.
You can find Amber Share on social media at @subparparks or at her website www.ambersharedesign.com. And Suzanne Roberts can be found on instqgram @suzanneroberts28 or on her website at www.suzanneroberts.net
Books Mentioned in This Episode: 1- SubPar Parks: America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors by Amber Share 2- Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love & Travel by Suzanne Roberts 3- My Antonia by Willa Cather 4- Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather 5- Shadows on the Rock by Willa Cather 6- The Innocents by Michael Crummey 7- The Shipping News by Annie Proulx 8- Dispatches from Pluto: Lost & Found in the Mississippi Delta by Richard Grant 9- The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner
This week we are joined by Cat O'Connor, Ambassador for Seven Counties Services and Bellewood & Brooklawn. We discuss cutting ties when a relationship has become unhealthy, people pleasing, treating yourself like a friend, and letting people see your "crazy." We also talk about the upcoming Semi;colon event, which will take place on Thursday, September 9th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Tim Faulkner Gallery in honor of National Suicide Prevention week. The event will feature storytelling from individuals who have struggled with mental health, depression, or thoughts of suicide. Find out more at https://www.betterunite.com/semicolon.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
Recommendations: Seven Counties Services 24/7 Crisis Line (502)589-4313 Provides 24-hour telephone crisis counseling dealing with suicide, mental health, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, in addition to mental health information and referral. Service area: Kentucky and Southern Indiana
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets some sawdust in your hair and a buzz in your ears with Luke Gunn, Owner - Artisan Woodworker & Sawyer at Saw-Whet Hardwoods in Shelby Park. Learn more at http://kentuckyurbanhardwood.com. Or stop in and see Luke at 500 Bergman Street, open to the public Thursdays-Saturdays 10am-6pm or by appointment. Luke grew up on a farm in southern Indiana and attended Purdue University and completed his undergraduate in Landscape Architecture. After several years in the field, Luke went on to Ball State University to earn a Master’s in Architecture. Working in the design field from multiple facets gave him the opportunity to see the potential for better, greener design in construction. In 2018, Luke established Saw-Whet Hardwoods as a way to recycle Louisville’s trees to provide a more sustainable lumber option to his community.
If you would like to donate a log for milling, please email them at saw.whet.hardwoods@gmail.com with photos of the logs you would like to donate, including a measurement of the diameter and length.
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
K.A. Owens interviews citizen Andrea Veach about the United States exit from Afghanistan. Recorded Friday August 27, 2021.
This week’s episode is a nod to back-to-school season when teachers can get books into the hands of kids after a summer of free days, endless video games, and probably too many popsicles. We are joined by Melissa Hart from Eugene Oregon. She is the author of 2 memoirs, a middle grade book, and most recently a great resource for teachers, librarians, and parents called 'Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens'.
When Melissa’s tween daughter was in elementary school, she dealt with anxiety and depression, and Melissa found a way to help her through reading targeted books together, a practice called bibliotherapy which some studies suggest is effective in the treatment of some forms of depression. But the list of books in 'Better With Books' can also help a young person develop empathy and be more accepting of others who have different experiences from their own such as individuals with physical disabilities, mental health struggles, body image issues, and students from different religious backgrounds.
You can find find Melissa on instagram @wildmelissahart or at her website at www.melissahart.com.
Books mentioned--
1- Better with Books: 500 Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens by Melissa Hart 2- Pinballs by Betsy Ayers 3- What Goes Up Must Come Down by Johanna Hurwitz 4- Sugar by Jewell Parker Rhodes 5- Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo 6- The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Patterson 7- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 8- Far From the Tree by Robin Benway 9- Ten Things I Can See From Here by Carrie Mac 10- If I Ever Get Out of Here (audiobook) by Eric Gansworth 11- Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo 12- Avenging the Owl by Melissa Hart 13- Wild Within: How Rescuing Owls Inspired a Family by Melissa Hart 14- Dune by Frank Herbert 15- Dune Messiah (Book 2) by Frank Herbert 16- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 17- The Overstory by Richard Powers 18- There, There by Tommy Orange 19- Harry's Trees by John Cohen 20- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate 21- Pax by Sara Pennypacker 22- The One and Only Bob / The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 23- Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter 24- Watership Down by Richard Adams
Movies mentioned-- 1- Dune (October 2021), directed by Denis Villeneuve
Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg discusses women's health issues with Dr. Mike Flynn and Dr. Gene Shively
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, has a nice porch sit with Beau Revlett, organizer with Kentucky Tenants, a project of Root Cause Research Center designed to build a tenants movement in the Commonwealth. In collaboration with tenant-led organizations across the state, KY Tenants, launched a Tenants Organizing Training Series on August 7th, with trainings hosted in various locations across Kentucky with options to call or Zoom in on Saturdays, 2p-3:30p Eastern. Entitled Collectivizing our Struggles, participants will learn about: Tenants' rights in Kentucky, what a better housing system could look like, how to research your landlord, launch a campaign, plan a protest, grow the movement, and more. The series is hosted by the Bowling Green Anti-Eviction Network, Lexington Housing Justice Collective, Lexington Tenants Union, Madison County Tenants Union, Mama Bears of Beecher, Root Cause Research Center, and Rowan County Listening Project. You can signup anytime between now and the final training on December 18, 2021. Learn more and register to participate at http://rootcauseresearch.org/tenanttraining
Resources Beau mentioned include: "How social is that housing?" by Oksana Mironova and Thomas J. Waters https://www.cssny.org/news/entry/how-social-is-that-housing "Abolish rent: Toward a communist tenants' movement" by Julian Francis Park (distinguishing tenants' movement, tenants' rights movement, and housing justice movement) https://libcom.org/library/abolish-rent-communist-tenants-movement "Hidden Tribes" report categorizing US political subcultures https://hiddentribes.us/profiles/ "What is the left?" by Sophia Burns, which analyzes the implications of the above report for movements Hammer and Hoe: Alabama Communists during the Great Depression by Robin D.G. Kelley https://uncpress.org/book/9781469625485/hammer-and-hoe/ Carving out the Commons: Tenant Organizing and Housing Cooperatives in Washington, D.C. by Amanda Huron
The remaining schedule includes: Introduction to Housing Justice - August Training • Aug 28 - People Over Profits: Transformative Visions of Housing (Location: Rowan County Public Library)
Basebuilding - September Training • Sept 11 - Basebuilding 101 (Location: Joshua Tabernacle Baptist Church 426 South 15th Street in Louisville) • Sept 18 - Meeting Facilitation (Location: Madison County) • Sept 25 - Basebuilding 201 (Location: Madison County)
Campaign Planning - October Training • Oct 9 - Campaign Planning 101 (Location: Bowling Green) • Oct 16 - Power Mapping: An Introduction for Tenants (Location: Bowling Green) • Oct 23 - Meeting with Decision-Makers (Location: Bowling Green)
Direct Actions - November/December Training • Nov 6 - Direct action 101 (Location: Lexington) • Nov 13 - Working with the press: A Training for Tenants and Organizers (Location: Madison County) • Nov 20 - Police Liaison: Direct Action Role Training (Location: Lexington) • Dec 4 - Legal Observer: Direct Action Role Training (Location: Lexington) • Dec 11 - Jail Support: Direct Action Role Training (Location: Lexington)
The Future of Tenant Organizing - December Training continued • Dec 18 - Tenant Organizing in Kentucky: Where do we go from here? (Location: 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
K.A. Owens comments on the American exit from Afghanistan. Recorded Friday August 20, 2021.
Hey, friends! Feeling pressed for time? Wondering how to balance it all? Experiencing some issues with "temporal construal"? This show takes on some interesting research about how and why we perceive obligations differently depending on far away they are from our present hamster-wheel, plate-spinning existence. We explore the concepts in a brand new book (Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals) that suggests we give up balance and the quest for zero inbox and go for bigger and juicier goals in life. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Solutions To Violence | Resolving Conflict | Elizabeth Hume | Aug. 16, 2021 by FORward Radio
Read&Succeed | Ep 23 | At Night All Blood is Black (2020) | David Diop | 8-18-21 by FORward Radio
In this week’s episode, we chat with Sanjay Saverimuttu. He is a ballet dancer with the Louisville Ballet and a choreographer who grew up in South Florida. Sanjay attended college at Stanford and studied Biology but decided dance was really his passion. His other passion is reading and he is the leader of the Louisvile LGBTQ book group sponsored by the Louisville Pride Foundation.
Sanjay talks about how important it was for the Pride book club to provide a safe space for its members that had nothing to do with meeting people at bars or on apps. Sanjay says this small group of readers feels like family.
You can find find Sanjay on instagram @thesanj or his website at www.sanjaysaverimuttu.com. You can learn more about the Louisville Pride Foundation and the bookclub at www.louisvillepride.com, on insta @louprideky.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling 2- No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell Moore 3- We Are Ok by Nina LaCour 4- I Wish You All the Best by Nathan Deaver 5- Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin 6- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 7- Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai 8- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 9- The Hummingbirds' Gift: Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings by Sy Montgomery 10- Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 11- Birdology by Sy Montgomery 12- Wave by Sunali Deraniyagala 13- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera 14- What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli 15- The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin 16- Aristotle and Dante's Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
This week we are joined by April Grubb, manager at V-Grits and owner of SnoWhat Snoballs here in Louisville. April shares how feeling different and isolated growing up led to her discovery of a bipolar diagnosis, and how she used acting to cope with her social anxiety in middle and high school. We also talk about running into people from your past, enjoying theme parks as adults, experiencing social anxiety from being back in the office, and dealing with ups and downs.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Come’n get it! This week on Sustainability Now! we feature the Louisville area’s newest farmers market! Pull up a chair and listen in as your host, Justin Mog, sits down with some of the key people behind the launch of the Shively Farmers & Artistans Market: Market Managers, Leticia Marshall & Andrew Goodman; and Shanell Thompson of the Shively City Council. The Shively market has its grand opening on Aug. 7th and it continues every other Saturday (until the end of Oct.) from 9am-1pm at Shively City Hall & Library, 3920 Dixie Hwy. Upcoming markets are Aug. 21, Sept. 4 & 18, Oct. 2, 16 & 30.
For more info contact: shivelyfarmersmarketky@gmail.com, or 502-449-5000. http://www.instagram.com/shivelyfarmersmarketky/ http://www.facebook.com/shivelyfarmersmarketky/
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
Michael Vince and special guest K.A. Owens of On the Edge, discuss a recent bill in the US House- The People's Response Act- that seeks to make policing a public health matter.
Michael and Vince discuss a recent bill in the US House - The People's Reponse Act - that seeks to make policing a public health matter.
Vincent Gonzalez Michael Tee and Nisha discuss the link between policing and mental health
Stellan Vinthagen is currently living in the community of Valley Cohousing where he is visiting the Native American Pocumtuck homeland in the Kwinitekw Valley on Turtle Island, Massachusetts. (Turtle Island was named by settlers as Amherst, Massachusetts, USA). Dr. Vinthagen is the Endowed Chair in the Study of Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Resistance, Professor of Sociology at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and at the University of Gothenburg. He is co-editor of book series on Resistance Studies. {Rowman & Littlefield}: He is editor, Journal of Resistance Studies, Director, Resistance Studies Initiative, UMass, Amherst
K.A. Owens reads tributes to the late Nan Goheen and Kehontas Rowe. K.A. Owens reviews the movie "Brian Banks" about a man falsely accused who clears his name. K.A. comments on what history should be taught in Jefferson County Public Schools, Burt Lauderdale's retirement from Kentuckians For The Commonwealth and the new mask mandate for schoolchildren. Recorded Thursday August 12, 2021.
This show we dip into "counterfactural thinking" and research that suggests bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists. We consider the point of view of the runner up and the "I made it!" third-place winners. We debate the merits of the research that focused on analyzing the authenticity of the smiles (see below) of different finishers and speculates on what we regular people can learn from the point of view of Olympic finishers! And, we take a deeper look at the role point of view places in critical thinking. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
This week we talk with Heather Lennon, the Sales and Marketing Director at Arctis Books, a new publisher of books in translation for middle grade and young adult audiences. I first encountered Arctis books when I saw an instagram post about a middle grade book called Memento Monstrum originally published in German that will be in US bookstores in October. I liked the book so much I messaged Heather and invited her to be on the show to talk about Arctis specifically and books in translation in general,
Heather has been in publishing for 20 years, with Random House, North/South Books, and is now helping Arctis Books take off. The company’s first book, The End by Swedish author Mats Strandberg, came out in October 2020. It is described by Publisher’s Weekly as Nordic noir meets YA in a part whodunit, part romance, part end of the world narrative. The book received a Kirkus starred review and was listed as one of their Best Young Adult Books of 2020. This recognition really gave Arctis the push it needed.
Now Arctis has the Odin’s Child trilogy by Norwegian author Siri Petterson which has been an international bestseller. Arctis is offering a really interesting, high quality slate of books from Europe with the possibility of presenting literature from other parts of the world in the future.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Circe by Madeleine Miller 2- A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes 3- Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister 4- Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi 5- Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen 6- The Rot by Siri Pettersen 7- Memento Monstrum by Jochen Til 8- All the Colors of Life by Lisa Aisato 9- The End by Mats Strandberg 10- Erik the Red by Tilman Roehrig 11- Robin Hood by Tilman Roehrig 12- Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities by Amy Stewart 13- Wicked Bugs by Amy Stewart 14- Girl with Gun by Amy Stewart 15- The Witches Heart by Genevieve Gornichec 16- Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa 17- A Room With a View by E. M. Forester
Movie 1- A Room With a View (1985)
TV series 1- Sherlock (BBC)
It’s all about reduce, reuse, recycle this week on Sustainability Now!, as your host, Justin Mog, sends nothing but out-dated ways of thinking to the landfill with Stephanie J. Miller, Founder of Zero Waste in DC (http://zerowasteindc.com) and a former Director of Climate Business at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank. During her 25-year career at IFC, she led global teams to find innovative solutions to climate change. Stephanie is the author of Zero Waste Living, the 80/20 Way: The Busy Person’s Guide to a Lighter Footprint, which shows individuals how they can have a profound impact on the climate and waste crises.
Many of us feel powerless to solve the looming climate and waste crises. We have too much on our plates, and may think these problems are better solved by governments and businesses. This book unlocks the potential in each “too busy” individual to be a crucial part of the solution. Stephanie Miller combines her career focused on climate change with her own research and personal experience to show how a few, relatively easy lifestyle changes can create significant positive impact. Using the simplicity of the 80/20 rule, she shows us those things (the 20%) that we can do to make the biggest (80%) difference in reversing the climate and waste crises.
You can visit her online at http://zerowasteindc.com. Check out the Louisville Compost Coop at https://www.louisvillecompost.com/ Download the ShareWaste App at https://sharewaste.com/ 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
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Want to have a good laugh? Listen to the grand celebration we had for the third-year anniversary of 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science'. We sure hope everyone in that concert hall were wearing masks!
Thanks to Mary M. Williams for playing the role of Bella Annabella, the evening's emcee.
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K.A. Owens interviews Delores Butler, President of Louisville Community Grocery. She explains the purpose and value of the co-op grocery. Recorded Friday August 6. 2021
Hello, critical thinkers! Is your BS detector a little rusty? This show is for you! Brian and I walk you through Carl Sagan's tried and true "Baloney Detection Kit" and the critical thinking moves you can make to ensure you are being "bamboozled" (as Carl calls it) by your own thinking or by others!
We discuss The Reboot Foundation's Report on The State of Critical Thinking 2021 -- reboot-foundation.org/. We discuss their surprising findings about the use of social media habits and how they relate to critical thinking habits. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Community voices in support of Medicare For All Rally in downtown Louisvillle July 24, 2021
Diane Tate has a bachelor’s degree in special education from Greensboro College and a master’s degree in social science from the Citadel. She has worked in the nonprofit arena her entire career, focusing on organizations that serve children as a preschool director, an applied behavioral therapist and a therapeutic horseback-riding instructor for children and adults with disabilities. She is proud to be the Managing Director of The Peace Alliance (www.peacealliance.org), an international nonprofit working to cultivate a culture of peacebuilding through community programs and governmental policy. She has recently published her memoir called Under the Radar: When Truth Hides in Plain Sight.
This week we talk with Brooke Lauren Davis, a debut author whose YA book The Hollow Inside offers some unique characters. There’s Phoenix, the protagonist whose mother, Nina, has led them away from Phoenix’s father and towards a man from Nina’s past named Ellis, a successful and charismatic man who Nina believes ruined her life. It’s a story about truth, trust, family, revenge, and what lengths people will go to to salvage their reputation.
Brooke started writing this book as a 16 year old growing up in Chillicothe OH, worked on it for 10 years, and then got it published by Bloomsbury Young Adult, an imprint that originally published the Harry Potter books (which is also the first book she remembers loving). Brooke now lives in Louisville KY where she is a bookseller at our local indie bookstore, Carmichael’s, when she isn’t diligently writing.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- The Hollow Inside by Brooke Lauren Davis 2- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by R.K. Rowling 3- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 4- SongTeller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton (audiobook) 5- The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton (audiobook) 6- The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson 7- Dune by Frank Herbert
TV shows mentioned: 1- Dune - 2000 miniseries 2- The Detectorists - BBC - Amazon Prime 3- One Tree Hill - Hulu
Movie 1- Dune (Fall 2021)
It’s all about poop this week on Sustainability Now!, as your host, Justin Mog, brings you a talk by Dr. Nicholas Kawa, entitled "The Other Side of Our Food System: The Use of Human Waste as an Agricultural Resource.” Dr. Kawa is an anthropologist from Ohio State University, and his 2020 talk was hosted by UofL's Department of Anthropology.
Prior to industrialization, human excrement was commonly employed as a resource for agricultural fertilization. Following the advent of the hydraulic sanitation system, however, it became increasingly channeled into waterways rather than reincorporated into terrestrial agro-ecosystems. To counter this trend, more and more cities in the US are looking to treated sanitation waste, or “biosolids,” as a sustainable source of agricultural fertilizer.
This presentation reports on a collaboration between Ohio State faculty and students in anthropology, architecture, and landscape architecture to design and implement a demonstration garden that makes legible the hidden processes by which human waste is transformed into an agricultural resource in the American Midwest. Ultimately, this presentation considers both the limits and possibilities of challenging social taboos surrounding human waste and the implications it has for our food system. Dr. Kawa’s talk was hosted at the University of Louisville by the Anthropology Department on February 26th, 2020. 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
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Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks about her move from their home in Kentucky to a temporary apartment in Ohio with three dogs and two cats and shares guidance on handling the practical parts of your move and how to help your pets when you first arrive at your new home.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
J Scott Miller (Maysville Community College) discusses what stars, planets, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the night sky this month. Then, Dirk Grupe (Morehead State University) discusses black holes in general, as well as his own research on black holes. Dr. Grupe's talk was part of the 'Bench Talk Live' series put on by the Kentucky Academy of Science, and kindly shared with us!
Here is the Zoom recording of the lecture: https://zoom.us/rec/play/Wy-zYnL7k3hmFqw94CEewaXDmOdmA1GXqUSaY1qZ9NL8Z6afRtdQ5X32chNo_B2AQQgmNPVih5aDjM_y.iKX1qiDmOAcYHKRa?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=oeOwBUGISoOPxy1liTjFVw.1627793651649.3b29569f5fca1903ec01b9e08938bbe7&_x_zm_rhtaid=588
If you would like to the see Dr. Grupe's Powerpoint slides visit the 'Bench Talk Live' website at https://www.kyscience.org/bench_talk_live.php. Scroll down to the March 15, 2021 listing.
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.
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On this episode, Terrance discussing his role as Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights as he meets his one year anniversary with KCHR.
K.A. Owens interviews the writer Alan Maimon. Alan covered Eastern Kentucky for the Courier-Journal newspaper. Alan is the author of "Twilight In Hazard" based on his experiences in Eastern Kentucky. Alan also works for Centurion, an organization dedicated to releasing the innocent from prison. This interview was recorded Thursday, July 29, 2021.
Dr. Shelly Thomas is currently the Assistant Department Chair and Associate Professor, Social Studies Education at the University of Louisville. She specializes in Cross-cultural competence, public Schools in America and Social Studies Methods. Tyra Walker is a long time Jefferson County Public School Elementary teacher with a certification in primary education and a certification in Social Studies grades K-12. She is also one the guiding members of the Louisville branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Today our episode feels a little bit like show and tell or career day at school. We are finding out all about what a literary agent does. Our guest this week is Alice Speilburg, the founder of and one of the literary agents at Speilburg Literary Agency in Louisville, Kentucky.
She learned her trade working with both publishers and a literary agency in New York City and then Hurricane Sandy happened. Her home in New Jersey was destroyed and she decided it was time to come home to Kentucky. She founded her agency in 2013, and she represents authors like Angela Jackson-Browne and James Markert.
Alice gives us a 101 crash course in how it all works and what a writer should know before sending their work to an agent. And she gives us a sneak peak into what book trends we may see in the next few years.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- The Enemies of Versailles by Sally Christie 2- Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 3- Little House on the Prairie books 4- American Girl books 5- Alanna the Knight series by Tamora Pierce 6- His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman 7- Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett 8- Heresy by Melissa Lenhardt 9- The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan 10- The Vine that Ate the South by J.D. Wilkes
This week we are joined by our good friend Brandon Ritman, who tells us about the traumatic losses he has dealt with in the past year and how he has been coping. We also talk about taking on too much, the stresses and occasional awkwardness of homeownership, why it's okay to say no to friends, and the benefits of mood journaling.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Dr. Bradford Hill, molecular biologist at the University of Louisville Diabetes & Obesity Center speaks about 'Cardiac Metabolism in Health & Disease'.
This talk was given at the online 'Bench Talk Live' session organized by the Kentucky Academy of Science on January 21, 2021. Use this link to watch the entire session: https://zoom.us/rec/play/FpLQHcw7km7SfUqrDOgNyw2YMRMRdivzu4cJsexDsEx18hBd56YoWoNCxGUWOAzDusnchV62wtACRBMb.des11_zo_B8TLCGI?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=hhd4lytATzKuGGcU4YzvAA.1627166823352.89357fcec411b535425e4427cf384f13&_x_zm_rhtaid=733.
To see the Powerpoint slides for this talk go to https://www.kyscience.org/bench_talk_live.php and scroll down to the January 21st session.
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It’s ALL ABOARD! this week on Sustainability Now!, as your host, Justin Mog, takes a long trip across the nation on passenger rail with Nora Alshimary, a Louisville native and Senior Brown Fellow at UofL majoring in Computer Information Systems. Listen in and learn about Nora’s 2021 summer enrichment project called "Decades Behind: The Future of Passenger Rail in the US" in which she traveled by passenger rail to and through five major cities in the US - Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Seattle, and San Francisco - and surveyed their transit systems and met with various directors, advocacy group members and legislatures to further understand what it takes to run these transit systems, the political and physical infrastructure that is needed to support extending them, and the possibility of expanding and improving our national passenger rail and high-speed rail system. Learn more at: http://amtrak.com https://www.railpassengers.org/ https://hsrail.org/
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Kentucky Humane Society Medical Services Supervisor Jaci Claxton, LVT and Kentucky Humane Society Veterinarian, Dr. Bewley, DVM about how to keep your pets safe in the summer heat. And when you're spending so much time indoors to keep your pets safe and cool, Kait gives you some ideas for fun games and enrichment activities to keep you and your pets busy and entertained.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
ASPCA Hot Weather Safety Tips https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
Veronica Pelicaraic, is Nonviolence training and education coordinator at Pace e Bene. She authored the book Engage and co-authored {with Rivera Sun}, the book, Engaging Nonviolence, Activating Nonviolent Change in Our Lives and Our World. Veronica has led Pace e Bene nonviolence workshops in Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Haiti, Australia, Britain, and the Netherlands. A Zen Buddhist, Veronica is conversant in six languages. She lives in Montreal, Canada; been with Pace e Bene for 22 years; taught courses in two states in the U.S. She grew up in Argentina and has a degree in psychology.
Hey critical thinkers-it's the homemade quiz: "Who said it? Bono or Plato?" This is one of the quizzes in which I feed Brian a ponderous quote about life and thinking and he has to guess which thinker of note said it. Is it the philosopher of the ages, Plato of Athens? Or the rock star of the ages, Bono from U2? Play along with Brian and laugh and learn along as we dissect their wisdom for us. We discuss The Reboot Foundation's Report on The State of Critical Thinking 2021 -- reboot-foundation.org/. We discuss their surprising findings about the use of social media habits and how they relate to critical thinking habits. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Today on the show we feature The Blue Marble bookstore which is in Ft. Thomas KY, just a skip across the river from Cincinnati, OH. It is a bookstore that serves children from birth to young adult. I first heard about The Blue Marble in an article about their Great Green Room.
If you have had children or grandchildren in the last 70 years, you have most likely read the bedtime classic, "Goodnight Moon" written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. At The Blue Marble, there is a recreated Great Green Room that includes everything from the comb and the brush and the bowl of mush to the quiet old lady who was whispering hush.
We delved a little deeper and learned that The Blue Marble was one of the first children’s bookstores in the country and that its founder, Tina Moore, was a pioneer in the field. Tina passed away in 2016, but our guest, Caroline Stine, has taken on the role of general manager and continues Tina’s mission for the store.
She’s giving the store a bit of a facelift, broadening their foreign language section, and has created an inviting area just for teens. She explains why The Blue Marble has been such a special place for young booklovers for over 30 years.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd 2- A Light In the Attic by Shel Silverstein 3- The Girl Who Owned a City by O.T.Nelson 4- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien 5- Matilda by Roald Dahl 6- The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don Wood 7- Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 8- Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethaway 9- House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland 10- Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo 11- The Secret History by Donna Tartt 12- Memento Monstrum by Jochen Til
This week we are joined by Ilya Lyalin, who works in the alcohol industry here in Louisville. Ilya talks about the experience of growing up as a Russian immigrant in Louisville and how he overcame his struggles with social anxiety. We also chat about early 2000s fashion, yoga for anxiety, positive changes post-COVID, the Sunday Scaries, and the Wim Hof Method.
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Hear an update on what is currently happening with the mysterious bird disease showing up in eastern USA. Then there's a discussion of a recent essay called 'Denial of Evolution is a Form of White Supremacy' by Allison Hopper. Intermingled in the show are news stories about Arctic lightning, face-mask quality, invasive animals, human psychology & genomics, micrometeorites, dinosaur bones, and yawning!
Some of the information is from a July 7, 2021 Louisville Courier Journal article written by Sylvia Goodman: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/07/07/what-know-unexplained-bird-deaths-kentucky/7885438002/
Here's a link to more information about the bird disease: https://fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Kentucky-Fish-and-Wildlife-provides-update-about-bird-illness-investigation.aspx
Here's the link to the essay on Creationism: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/denial-of-evolution-is-a-form-of-white-supremacy/
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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes a break indoors for an important conversation with Dr. Luz Huntington-Moskos about environmental health and indoor air quality in Kentucky. In addition to serving on the UofL Sustainability Council, Luz is an Assistant Professor of Nursing Education at the University of Louisville and Director of the Community Engagement Core at UofL’s Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences. Learn more at https://louisville.edu/ciehs/cores/cec/cec
Dr. Huntington-Moskos’ current research efforts focus on the prevention of lung cancer by addressing secondhand smoke and radon exposure in the homes of low-income families with children. Using a life course perspective, she is interested in addressing cancer prevention early in the trajectory of a child’s life through the use of home testing for chronic environmental exposures. Her educational background includes a strong foundation in maternal child health and health disparities. As a recipient of two Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) traineeships, she completed specialized training in child health theory, growth/development and adolescent resiliency.
Her PhD dissertation examined the impact of tobacco use behaviors and secondhand smoke exposure on the cardiovascular health of rural adolescents. As a postdoctoral scholar with the Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments (BREATHE) research team at the University of Kentucky, College of Nursing, she assisted in participant recruitment and expanded her knowledge of intervention research and home testing. As a co-investigator, funded by a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) diversity supplement, she examined the influence of having children in the home and the completion of home testing for radon and secondhand smoke. She has experience working with under-resourced communities during her service in the United States Peace Corps, as a registered nurse working in inner city Baltimore and on the Navajo Nation.
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!
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K.A. Owens interviews well known Eastern Kentucky writer Robert Gipe about his life in KY and his development as a writer. Recorded Friday July 16, 2021.
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Jump into this show on skipping/hopping/jumping to conclusions. What can we learn about this automatic response to the world around us in terms of critical thinking? Does being a "high jumper" (as the research calls it) mean you are impulsive or have great instincts, or something else? I also give Brian a quiz (one of my fave things to do) to check on HIS conc;lusion jumping habits. We discuss The Reboot Foundation's Report on The State of Critical Thinking 2021 -- reboot-foundation.org/. We discuss their surprising findings about the use of social media habits and how they relate to critical thinking habits. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Summer reading reviewing 2020 Man Booker Prize winner 'Shuggie Bain' by debut Scottish LGBT novelist Douglas Stuart. As hyper-masculine 1980's Glasgow, Scotland faces the final stages of it's 20th century socioeconomic decline, young Hugh "Shuggie" Bain finds his emerging queer identity keeps him isolated at home standing vigil over the final decline of his alcoholic mother Agnes. Before the end comes for the city and Agnes, both must transmit their better angels to Shuggie, and he his unconditional love to them. Cúirt Festival interview with the author on the back half!
Today we chat with author Melonie Johnson. She is the author of the “Sometimes in Love” romance series but her newest release which hit bookstores last week is a little bit of a departure; it is a romantic comedy called “Too Good To Be Real”. Melonie said she strived to write something light and fluffy that would take her and other people’s minds off the hard year that was 2020 and the pandemic. She wanted to make readers laugh. And as you will see as you listen, we laugh a lot in this interview.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Melonie was a high school English teacher, a stay at home mom, and the founder of a children's theater company. But then she tried her hand at writing during NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month with a mom’s group in her area and enjoyed the process. Now she takes her love of romance novels that she has had since age 10 and funnels it into her novels and her romance facebook group, The Reading Lushes.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- "Too Good to Be Real" by Melonie Johnson 2- "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" by Leidy Klotz 3- Various series by Johanna Lindsey 4- Sunfire romance series 5- "Austenland" by Shannon Hale 6- "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam (audiobook) 7- "Hang the Moon" by Alexandria Bellefleur 8- "Flowers From the Storm" by Laura Kinsale 9- "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride" by Cary Elwes (audiobook) 10- "Daisy Jones & the Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid (audiobook) 11- Sense and Sensbility: The Screenplay and Diaries by Emma Thompson
Movies mentioned-- 1- Austenland 2-Sleepless in Seattle 3- 10 Things I Hate About You 4- Set It Up 5- The Princess Bride 6- Star Wars
Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Whoa!-mance
Hear more from student winners of the 2020 Kentucky Academy of Science annual undergraduate student competition. This week its all about research on Telomeres! First, there is Maray Baker and Haven Jacob of Eastern Kentucky University ('Failure of Fungal Telomeres to Maintain Sequence Integrity at Chromosome Ends in Magnaporthe'), and then Trey Stansfield of Western Kentucky University ('TeloReport: Extraction and Classification of Telomeric Raw Reads and Identification of Potential De Novo Telomeres?').
Then, Scott Miller (Maysville Community & Technical College) provides a look at the physics behind baking a chocolate cake! The show ends with a poem written and read for this episode by author Leslie Moise. It's called 'The Cooking Equation'.
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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
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, talks health disparities with two Medical Students at the University of Louisville who co-founded Grow502. Onu Udoh is a third year student and Zoha Mian is in her second year, while also serving as an Advocacy research Intern for the Louisville Community Grocery, a proud Forward Radio underwriter.
West Louisville has a dense history of segregation, redlining and lack of access to simple commodities like fresh food and affordable healthcare. As a way of healing and reconciliation, in Spring 2021, the UofL School of Medicine’s chapter of the American Medical Association began a Grow 502 Health Disparities Series guided by the 2017 Louisville Metro Health Equity Report to educate and empower our Louisville community to engage in the reimagining of healthcare and public health. Learn more at http://grow502.org
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
Solutions To Violence | Peter Coleman | Intractable Conflict Resolution | 7-6-21 by FORward Radio
We discuss The Reboot Foundation's Report on The State of Critical Thinking 2021 -- https://reboot-foundation.org/. We discuss their surprising findings about the use of social media habits and how they relate to critical thinking habits. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
We are excited to open up Season 5 with suspense writer David Bell. He is the USA Today bestselling author of 11 books and his most recent offering hit the bookshelves yesterday.
His newest "Kill All Your Darlings" is the interconnection of all kinds of hot topics; showing the dark side of academia and what happens when plagiarism makes you the prime suspect of a murder. Plus add some professor ickiness that would make the #Metoo movement cringe and you have a page turner that book websites like SheReads and Frolic call a most anticipated summer reads for 2021.
David is a professor of English at Western Kentucky University and heads up their MFA creative writing program.
Books mentioned in this episode: 1- "Kill All Your Darlings" by David Bell 2- "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkein 3- "King Arthur & His Knights" by Mabel Louise Robinson 4- "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara 5- "Somebody I Used to Know" by David Bell 6- "OCDaniel" by Wesley King, narrated by Ramon de Ocampo 7- "Hello Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly, narrated by Ramon de Ocampo 8- "Chasing the Boogeyman" by Richard Chizmar 9- "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter" by Tom Franklin 10- "Cemetery Girl" by David Bell
Movies mentioned-- Together, Together directed by Nikole Beckwith Tenet, directed by Christopher Nolan
TV shows mentioned I'll Be Gone in the Dark - A Limited Series on HBO
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, passes the baton to friends from Extinction Rebellion Kentucky for a conversation about the new documentary, "The Race to Save the World.” Alice Melendez, Alex Akers, and Deanna Rushing gather around the microphones to talk about the fundraiser screening of the film and panel discussion they are organizing for Thursday, July 8th, starting with a virtual watch party at 5:15pm, followed at 7pm by an activist strategy panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and local activists like your host, Justin Mog Register: https://watch.eventive.org/theracetosavetheworld/play/60d0ad44b1bb8e004590d0c7
The Race to Save The World is a climate documentary with a uniquely optimistic approach. It follows passionate activists whose single-minded focus is the creation of a sustainable world for future generations. These climate warriors, ages 15 to 72, are in the trenches fighting for a livable future, regardless of the personal cost. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz brings an urgent and intimate portrait of the protests, arrests, courtroom drama, and family turmoil these activists endure as they push for change. The Race to Save The World is an energizing call-to-action that inspires viewers to quit waiting on the sidelines and start making their voices heard.
Extinction Rebellion Kentucky acts with peace and ferocious love in our hearts for these lands, for life. We hope you will watch with us at 5:15 p.m on July 8th for a virtual 'Watch Party' (but you are welcome to watch the film any time after purchase), then join us for the live panel event immediately following at 7 p.m. After purchasing a $10 ticket, you'll have 20 days to start watching the film and once you begin, you'll have another 20 days to finish watching. The July 8th at 7:00 pm livestream can be viewed anytime until August 20th. Learn more at https://xrebelky.wordpress.com/ http://facebook.com/XRebelKY Get in touch at xrebelky@protonmail.com
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
Hear about the many planets and stars we can see in the night sky this month (July, 2021) from both an astronomer (J. Scott Miller) and a poet (Leslie Moise). Then, Dave Robinson discusses how human eyes detect these constellations. The show ends with a review of recent news from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health in the context of federal funding, data sharing, future animal studies, and sexual harassment. And, is Russia changing their perspectives on global climate change?
Music heard on this episode is 'Piano Dreams #4' by Gotama at freemusicarchive.com.
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.
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Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks answer's listener's questions about how to teach a dog to potty in (and away from!) specific areas of the yard, what to do with an itchy dog, and she weighs in on a discussion about off-leash dogs in public places with leash ordinances.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Cynthia Ganote of the University of Louisville. Dr. Ganote is a Sociologist. Dr Ganote provides an example of a sociological analysis of KY Politics. Recorded Friday July 2, 2021.
We look at structuring our learning for optimal outputs! We talk about building intellectual roadmaps. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Today we discuss Dylan Woon's advice for improving thinking each day: https://medium.com/the-mission/five-things-you-can-do-everyday-to-upgrade-your-intellect-86833f1c4069 “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
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.
On this week's program, host Hart Hagan sits down for a long chat with Martina Kunnecke from Neighborhood Planning and Preservation (NPP). Martina has been incredibly active in Louisville public affairs and is so knowledgeable about how the big decisions get made that effect our neighborhoods and our urban fabric. Don't miss this chance to learn from a veteran!
NPP began in 2003 as a response to the demolition of the McWhorter Farmhouse in Clifton, now the site of condos, restaurants, and shops. The organization’s first preservation efforts focused upon the proposed demolition of the Brinly-Hardy buildings on East Main Street, some of which dated to pre-Civil War era. An ugly fight ensued between NPP, led at the time by Jim Segrest (a Butchertown activist and former president of the Butchertown Neighborhood Association), the city, and developers. The result was that the buildings were torn down and a $21 million condominium complex called the Fleur de Lis on Main was erected.
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 http://forwardradio.org
What books do you think about when you hear the term Banned Books; do you envision classics like Huck Finn or The Catcher in the Rye? Or books that you wanted to sneak to read when you were a kid because it had swearing, magic, or sexual content? In fact a book series that has been arguably one of the most beloved in modern history, the Harry Potter series, is still high on the list of Banned Books so many years after it was first published.
Our episode today was recorded during Banned Books Week, a weeklong annual event sponsored by the American Library Association to celebrate the freedom to read and bring awareness to both current and past attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.
We believe this topic is one that you can think about any time of the year, not just for one designated week so we wanted to explore the topic with our guest, Natalie McCall, a librarian and head of youth services at the Mill Valley Public Library in the Bay area of California. She is also the host of a podcast called Eight Books That Made Me where she has conversations with Young Adult authors about 5 books that influenced them growing up and 3 books they encourage readers to check out now.
Natalie discusses what it meant to be a hi-lo reader when she was a child, why she thinks one of the most common types of censorship for libraries is based on what books they don’t choose to purchase, and about the role of libraries and the freedom to read as one of the foundations of democracy.
Books Mentioned In This Episode:
1- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 2- The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett 3- Babysitter's Club series by Ann M. Martin 4- Sweet Valley High series by Francine Pascal 5- Fear Street series by R. L. Stine 6- Goosebumps series by R. L. Stine 7- The Rights of the Reader by Daniel Pennac 8- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 9- The Winter Pony by Iain Lawrence 10- A Love Story of Two Boys by Brian Roberson 11- Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder 12- Forever by Judy Blume 13- The Things They Carried by Tim O' Brien 14- All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque 15- Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell 16- Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones 17- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds 18- The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery 19- Quiet by Susan Cain 20- Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett 21- Johnny and the Dead by Terry Pratchett 22- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 23- The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reid 24- The Crossover by Kwame Alexander 25- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 26- Caminar by Skila Brown 27- Under the Mesquite by Guadelupe Garcia McCall 28- Inside Out and Back Again by Thanha Lai 29- Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
Podcast mentioned: 8 Books That Made Me
TV shows mentioned: It's Ok to Not Be Ok (Korean Drama on Netflix) Dark (German Drama on Netflix)
On this episode, Brittany returns to discuss what it's like to be queer during Pride Month, and it's relevance to the out-of-context media takeover currently being seen with Juneteenth.
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks about deciding if you should bring your dog with you when you travel and if you decide to leave them at home, determining of boarding or a pet sitter will be best for your pet. She also starts to discuss how you can help your pet if you are moving to a new home - specifically the first steps - early preparation and packing before you move.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, pulls some weeds with Mackenzie Feldman & Arianna Maysonave from Herbicide-Free Campus (http://herbicidefreecampus.org), a campaign to ban herbicides at schools! Mackenzie is a 25 year old from Honolulu, Hawai'i, and is the Founder & Executive Director of Herbicide-Free Campus. She graduated from University of California-Berkeley in Spring 2018 with a degree in Society and Environment and a minor in Food Systems. While attending UC Berkeley, Mackenzie and Bridget Gustafson created Herbicide-Free Cal after the two got herbicides banned from their beach volleyball courts and decided to expand the campaign to the rest of the campus.
Upon graduating in 2018, Mackenzie expanded the campaign to the rest of the UCs, and then nationwide, and Herbicide-Free Campus (HFC) was born. The campaign resulted in the entire University of California system going glyphosate-free; HFC also worked with the Protect Our Keiki Coalition to get all herbicides banned from every public school in the state of Hawaii. Mackenzie received the 2019 Brower Youth Award for her work with HFC. Mackenzie is also a Food Sovereignty Research Assistant for the FAO and a Food Research Fellow for Data For Progress, where she writes food and agriculture policy for the Green New Deal.
Arianna is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Public Health and Psychology and a minor in Food Systems. Her interdisciplinary background includes Global Health education at the University of Geneva, research on international women's empowerment, and non-profit experience in the food space. She is interested in the growing field of planetary health, and sees HFC as a cutting edge organization at the intersection of human and environmental health. Arianna serves as the Director of Development, and is working to expand the breadth and depth of Herbicide-Free Campus' reach.
Read the Poison Parks report about herbicide use in NYC parks that was produced by the Black Institute in January 2020: https://theblackinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TBI_Poison_Parks_Report._010820_FINAL.pdf
Learn about the legacy of pesticides in Louisville at the BlackLeaf Superfund site in Parkland. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/tech/science/environment/2017/05/10/black-leaf/312671001/
In May, WDRB reported that a new USGS study of pesticides in U.S. rivers and streams found that, on average, 17 pesticides were detected at least once at the 74 river and stream sites sampled 12 to 24 times per year during 2013–2017. Herbicides were detected much more frequently than insecticides and fungicides. https://www.wdrb.com/weather/wdrb-weather-blog/pesticide-problems-potential-toxicity-to-aquatic-life-in-u-s-rivers-is-widespread/article_00d21a26-c003-11eb-a01f-739ca6bfcc17.html
Learn more about Mackenzie's story at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNpXc0bZa3c Learn more about Dwyane Lee Johnson's trip to Hawai'i at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvjJvECuDww
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
K.A. Owens interviews the activist , writer and speaker Michael Tee. They discuss Critical Race Theory and the reason for the current focus on CRT and associated issues. Recorded Friday June 25, 2021.
When it comes to Native American heritage, most Americans have woefully inadequate knowledge. They may have heard of Squanto or Sacajawea, but that is the extent of their understanding. A 2018 research project conducted by The First Nations Development Institute and Echo Hawk Consulting found that most Americans think there aren’t many Native Americans left in the country, which just isn’t true. There are close to 600 federally recognized tribes in the United States.
November is National Native American Heritage Month so we want to introduce you to some Native authors to add to your TBR all year long including our guest today, who is a new voice in fiction.
Our guest this week is Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, a member of the Eastern Tribe of Cherokee Indians, who is deeply rooted in the Cherokee community in North Carolina. She has been a high school English and Cherokee Studies teacher for the past 10 years. But she is also a novelist whose debut historical fiction novel, Even As We Breathe, was published this past September by a new literary imprint called Fireside Industries, a collaboration between The Appalachian Writers Workshop and the University Press of Kentucky.
Annette talks to us about the James Baldwin quote that inspired her to write about a clean bone which has significance in her writing practice as well as her novel, what things she learned from her editor, well-known Kentucky author Silas House, and how she wants to use her influence of being a Cherokee novelist to educate the wider public that Native Americans are something very different from what they see in old Westerns and popular culture.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle 2- Beverly Cleary books 3- Babysitters Club series 4- The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels 5- F*ckface: And Other Stories by Leah Hampton 6- Going to Water by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle 7- Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney (and other books) 8- Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate 9- Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford 10- When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry by Joy Harjo 11- Horsepower by Joy Priest 12- City of Saints and Thieves by Natalie C. Anderson 13- Americanah by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie 14- The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy 15- Calypso by David Sedaris 16- A Kind of Freedom by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
This week we are joined by Ashley Jacobs, Operations Director for the Kentucky Health Justice Network. Ashley tells us about how she was diagnosed with Bipolar II and ADHD and the impact that those diagnoses have had on her life, including the way that she parents. We also talk about television addiction, self care during family vacations, finding humor in dark places, and how we can still love our bodies after weight gain.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Recommendation: Bo Burnham: Inside (comedy special on Netflix)
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, focuses on the impact of the pandemic on equitable housing in Louisville. Listen in as we talk about evictions with the three co-authors of the 2020-2021 State of Metropolitan Housing Report, Dr. Lauren Heberle, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Louisville; Rebecca Halpryn, a Sociology Doctoral student at UofL; and Dr. Kelly Kinahan, UofL Assistant Professor of Urban and Public Affairs. The 2020-2021 State of Metropolitan Housing Report is a product of UofL’s Center for Environmental Policy and Management in collaboration with the Metropolitan Housing Coalition. Find the full Report at https://metropolitanhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FINAL_MHC_2020-2021-SMHR_web.pdf.
Helpful Resources: More information and resources: https://www.stopmyeviction.org/ Root Cause Research Center - Louisville Eviction Lab: https://www.rootcauseresearch.org/lel2020 All State of Metropolitan Housing Reports available at: https://louisville.edu/cepm/publications-1 Or on the MHC website: https://metropolitanhousing.org/resources/ Louisville Metro Resources for rental assistance: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/covid-assistance-programs (Note that the site says that all appointments through Neighborhood Place for June have been booked, but this does not mean the assistance isn’t available) Louisville Metro Housing Department resources and programs: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention Mobile App created by Kentucky Equal Justice Center to help people fill out the declaration they need to fill out to be protected from eviction, for now until June 30th: https://kyequaljustice.app.law/cdc-eviction-declaration Kentucky Equal Justice Center: www.kyequaljustice.org
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
Brian and I roll up our sleeves this week and get back into the mix with a fun show that examines "what's it all about??" We take on that age-old question: What is the Meaning of Life? by revisiting what various schools of thought have said about that question. Plato, Socrates, the Nihilists, the Pragmatists and more--so many of these thinkers have tried to help us over the ages to figure out what we are meant to be doing with our time on Earth! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
This show covers the gamut from conversational dynamics, active listening, John Paul Sartre, our friend Rush, leadership and intellectual traits. It's all comes together around the ways in which we relate to each other as we strive to be better thinkers in our personal and professional relationships! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Hello, friends! Check out this spring frolic of a show! We spend the first part of the show talking about mindfulness and being "fully present" in our lives as well as giving ourselves "mental space" for reflection and "thinking improvement." The second half of the show Brian dishes on the construct of the "3 types of questions" and how refining our questioning practice can help us do some better questioning and better thinking! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
his week's episode considers the difference between "knowledge" and "wisdom"? How do we develop a deep understanding and the world around us? Is it a dialectic between us and the world that deepens our thinking, or is it new information and concepts that opens new worlds? Neither? Both? We look at a recent David Brooks article about the role of wisdom--and wise people in our lives--to better understand these two ideas...and share some moments from our own lives in which wise people helped us navigate at key junctures. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Terrance interviews new Commissioner Rick Wurth of KCHR about the concerns for healing and religious implications that have been recently identified in the Commonwealth's foster care system.
K.A. Owens interviews LaGlenda Reed, of Self Esteem Inc. about the upcoming Marcus Garvey Festival in Louisville, KY on Saturday August 14, at the Ky Center For African American Heritage. Recorded Friday June 18, 2021.
This episode marks the end of Season 4, and new episodes will begin airing on July 7th.
We’re closing Season 4 with Ben Self, who is a teacher and contributor to Mockingbird, an organization that describes itself as being “devoted to connecting the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life.” It’s a progressive group and Ben runs their new online book club which focuses more on spiritual themes than religious doctrine. It straddles the secular and spirit in fun and culturally relevant ways.
He tells us all about his reading life, why he decided to spend part of the sabbatical from his job to enjoy reading again, and why he wanted to be involved with the Mockingbird project. They are reading some really interesting stuff from authors like Marilynn Robinson, Wendell Berry and Flannery O’Connor.
Books mentioned-- 1- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 2- Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood 3- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 4- Moby Dick by Herman Melville 5- Why Read Moby Dick? by Nathaniel Philbrick 6- Kindred by Octavia Butler 7- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 8- Til We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis 9- Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor 10- The Moviegoer by Walker Percy 11- Jack by Marilynne Robinson 12- Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry 13- The Death of Ivan Ilyyich and Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy 14- The Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye 15- The Thief of Always by Clive Barker 16- Abarat by Clive Barker 17- American Gods by Neil Gaiman 18- World of Wonders by Amie Nezhukumatathil
Documentaries/TV Shows mentioned-- 1- Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word is Power (Hulu) 2- Counterpart (Amazon Prime) featuring JK Simmons
Websites/Online magazines-- Mockingbird https://mbird.com
This week we are joined by Dr. Zack Thieneman, a psychologist who specializes in group therapy. Zack shares how he got into therapy, what it's like working with kids in group therapy, and how his own experiences with depression and anxiety have impacted him. We also talk about positive self talk, combating social anxiety, and feeling scatterbrained.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, primes your summer reading pump with a special guest author joining us from Harrisburg, PA. Former environmental and fossil fuels attorney, Joel Burcat, is one of America’s most well-respected environmental litigation lawyers, and the award-winning author of 'Amid Rage,' just out in February from Headline Books. The novel takes place in the heart of Pennsylvania’s extraction industry. Burcat has completed five novels, three of which are environmental legal thrillers, DRINK TO EVERY BEAST, AMID RAGE, and STRANGE FIRE. You can visit him online at https://joelburcat.com/ And you can get an autographed copy of the book through the independent Harrisburg seller Midtown Scholar Bookstore at https://www.midtownscholar.com/signed-copies/amid-rage
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, shares packing tips and safety notes, and when taking your dog on the road with you this summer and talks about how to help dogs that are nervous about the car.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
Solutions to Violence features Leah Bolger and Phil Gittins. Leah Bolger serves as President of the WBW Board of Directors and the Chair of the Coordinating Committee of World Beyond War. She retired from the U.S. Navy at the rank of Commander after twenty years of active duty service. She was elected as the first female President of Veterans For Peace (VFP) in 2012, and in 2013 was selected to present the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Memorial Peace Lecture at Oregon State University. Dr. Phill Gittins is World BEYOND War’s Education Director and is a Peace Ambassador for the Institute for Economics and Peace.. He has 15+ years’ programming, analysis, and leadership experience in the areas of peace, education, and youth. He has particular expertise in context-specific approaches to peace programming; peacebuilding education; and youth inclusion in research and action.
On Saturday, June 12th, WFMP pulled volunteers, supporters, and friends of the station together for a special celebration to mark our independence as a new 501(c)3 non-profit and to welcome our new Board of Directors. Listen in to hear a recording of our live broadcast from the party, including a keynote address from one of our new Board members, Cynthia Ganote, professor of Sociology at the University of Louisville.
This week on Truth to Power, we will talk about Ranked Choice Voting, with Ken Carpenter of Rank The Vote, Kentucky and Geoff Young, Candidate for Congress in the 6th District of Kentucky.
We will talk about these issues and more: What is ranked choice voting? How does rank choice voting work? What are the benefits of right choice voting? Will Ranked Choice Voting engage a greater number of eligible voters? Why or why not? Eliminating vote splitting and spoiled elections. Requiring candidates to win a majority of votes. Promoting civility in campaigning. Disincentivizing negative campaigning. Give non establishment candidates a substantial chance of winning, whether third party or anti establishment republicans or democrats. Creating political parity for females and minorities. Eliminate the issue of electability, which gives the media too much power. Where has RCV been used? What does RCV have to do with pizza toppings?
On this episode, Terrance flies solo to discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre and critical race theory.
On this week's program, we listen in to the first hour of the Racial Equity Policy Update which was presented during the 3-28-21 JCPS Board of Education meeting.
It goes without saying that you can be a book lover whether you read 1 book a year or 200. But those book lovers who consume books like the potato chips no one can resist, reading over 100 books a year, are a little unique. We couldn't be happier to welcome Jacqui Daves Isser to the show. Jacqui is a middle school librarian who lives outside Austin TX but she is also a "super reader". She read 168 books last year and is on track to read more in 2021. If middle grade literature needed a spokesperson to tell adults why they should add it to their reading rotation, Jacqui is their girl.
Book Mentioned In This Episode:
1- Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge: Your Definitive Guide to the Jewel of the Southeast by Sean Patrick Hill 2- Nancy Drew series 3- Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder 4- The Babysitters Club series 5- The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo 6- Dune by Frank Herbert 7- Harry Potter series 8- Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull 9- Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper 10- The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis 11- Bud, not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis 12- When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller 13- Raina Telgemeier books 14- My Hero Academia series by Kohei Horikoshi 15- Maximum Ride by James Patterson 16- Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan 17- Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly 18- Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice (adapted for young adults) by Bryan Stevenson 19- Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone 20- The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Clune 21- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows
This week's guest is Katie Hubert Bilotta, a long-time friend of the show. Katie discusses her work as a therapist as well as the ways she personally copes with anxiety. We talk about moving toward uncomfortable emotions, dealing with power dynamics in therapy, giving ourselves grace, figuring out how to fill our time, coping with uncertainty, and prioritizing what we want.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Book Recommendation: Uncomfortable with Uncertainty by Pema Chodron
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, goes for a float with Heather Warman, Owner and Guide at SUP Kentucky, a Stand Up Paddleboarding adventure company with a passion for nature, stewardship, and conscious living. Learn more at: https://supkentucky.com Heather is a native Kentuckian and graduate of the UK College of Design with a BA in Interior Design. She ran her own design studio for 10 years where she focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable design. She is also a certified environmental educator for the state of Kentucky.
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks about the challenges our pets face every year on the days and weeks surrounding the 4th of July, what we can do to prepare them, and how we can help them stay as safe and comfortable as possible.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
On this week's Truth to Power Happy Hour, Forward Radio programmers Hart Hagan (The Climate Report) and Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) are joined by Stephen Bartlett (Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville) for a conversation about local foraging and the delight of the serviceberries which are ripe right now; COVID vaccine apartheid; the Biden administration’s hesitancy to restore taxes on corporations and the 1%; this summer’s UN Food Systems Summit (https://www.un.org/en/food-systems-summit) being captured by Big Ag and a social movement delegitimizing campaign; restoring the Civil Society Mechanism in negotiations in the FAO; and the need for a clear-eyed approach to addressing the global climate crisis through a regenerative economy of care!
Get connected with Forward Radio’s Community Partner, Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville at http://salouisville.org
Learn about Fresh Stop Markets at http://newroots.org
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 http://forwardradio.org
This week, your hosts Patty & Brian, are joined in the studio by Dr. Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability at the University of Louisville. Together, they take a deep dive into what sustainability demands of in our personal lives, as a society, and in our thinking. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Dr. Bob Wojda and Teresa Casey discuss the healthcare services provided to homeless folks through their work at Phoenix Health Center in Louisville.
Solutions to Violence features Author-Actress Rivera Sun. She is the author of two social protest novels, The Dandelion Insurrection and Steam Drills, Treadmills, and Shooting Stars. She’s created these as well as nine theatrical plays and a book of poetry. Rivera cohosts Occupy Radio with David Geitgey Sierralupe, and co-founded the nationwide nonviolent study and action group network, and that is the Love-in-Action Network. .
Reading and reviewing the complete works of Jewish-American poet and Yale University professor Louise Glück. Following her winning of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020, mainstream literary society began taking greater notice of Dr. Glück's uniquely austere (and unfiltered) autobiographical verse style capturing late 20th and early 21st century daily life from a distinctly feminine perspective. Wonderful Q&A session by Dr. Glück herself courtesy of the Academy of Achievement on the back half!
This week we are focusing on butterflies and biking in book form. Sara Dykman is an adventurer and wildlife biologist whose focus is primarily amphibians. Several years ago, however, she felt a calling to bring awareness to the plight of the Monarch butterfly. So she took her adventurer spirit and migrated on her bike along with the Monarch from Mexico to Canada and back again. Her 10,000 mile journey is the focus of her memoir/ environment/ adventure/nature book titled Bicycling with Butterflies.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Bicyling with Butterflies: My 10,201 Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration by Sara Dykman 2- The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner 3- The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich 4- Mark Rashid series about horses 5- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 6- Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl
This week we are joined by Deja Jackson, who shares her trials of early adulthood. Deja discusses how being a woman of color made her feel she needed to suppress her emotions, as well as how she was able to move past that. We also talk about work stress, medication management, getting used to small talk again after COVID, and excitement/anxiety about new opportunities.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, welcomes to the virtual studio Carmel Bowman and Maggie Hettinger, two sisters who have decided to do something real & effective about climate change. Maggie lives in Bullitt Co. and Carmel lives in Bardstown. They've teamed up with Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a grassroots organization that has a plan that was introduced to the US Congress as the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.
With the Louisville Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, they'll be presenting a virtual “show” for the interested public on Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm called "Ready for a Solution?! It's in Your Hand!" Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2895680117366177/ Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdu2prjsoHNOmtFzfMM8Yt8sx7IrfXTwa?fbclid=IwAR1wHlRHDNwks80qcvuwvPVRY6T5_y_RTfFPcc0gZQQm5M8E3fMzF_9s3p8
Carmel is a mom and Centre College graduate. She's played several roles as a volunteer with Bernheim Forest and Kentucky Water Watch, a Montessori teacher, a Girl Scout leader, a church and community musician—even a “hillbilly” for the Kentucky Flavor Traveling Roadshow. Her post-pandemic plans are to focus on empowering herself and others to deal with climate change, and bridging differences through respectful and compassionate communication.
Maggie is a semi-retired musician and teacher living just outside of Bernheim Forest in Bullitt County. She is passionate about the climate, live music, wild edible foods and mushrooms. As a grandmother, she has been known to lead joyful musical parades around the yard.
This year CCL's National Conference will be online: “The Push for a Price on Carbon"" Saturday-Sunday, June 12-13, 1-5pm both days. You’ll get updates on what’s happening in Washington, D.C., from keynote speaker Adele Morris, economist at the Brooking Institution, and CCL’s government affairs team. Other keynote speakers Jasmine Sanders, Executive Director of Our Climate, and Jerry Taylor, President of Niskanen Center, will share what their organizations are doing this year in support of climate solutions. At the breakout sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from faith groups, local leaders, businesses and more about their perspectives on the push for a price on carbon. You’ll be trained on actions you can take in your community, with the media, and with your members of Congress. Additionally, they are offering 4 seminars on Sunday, June 13th at 1pm that will dive deeper into the topics than a regular conference breakout. Registration is free. For more information go to http://cclusa.org/pushforaprice.
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Shelby Shultz, Pet Resource Manager, about pet return and surrender as a last resort, and the admissions process at the Kentucky Humane Society. They also discuss the resources available to owners who are doing everything they can to keep their pets and how the Kentucky Humane Society might be able to help.
Kentucky Humane Society Free Pet Helpline 502-509-4738 helpline@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/free-pe…&utm_campaign=DD
Information about Pet Surrender on our website: https://www.kyhumane.org/services/pet-surrender?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=DD
Kentucky Humane Society Community Behavior Department Dog and Cat Training Services 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training https://www.kyhumane.org/services/cat-training?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=DD
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
Dr. Herman Pontzer, evolutionary anthropologist at Duke University, discusses recent research on how we can really burn calories, stay healthy, and lose weight. This is covered in his new book, 'Burn'. This interview was conducted by the 'Groks Science Radio Show': https://grokscience.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/burn/
And Professor J. Scott Miller, astronomer and physicist at Maysville Community and Technical College, tells us about the stars, planets and constellations we can see in the night sky this month.
‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
SOS with Dear JCPS | "Pattern Or Practice" Series | Maupin And PTA | 5-27-21 by FORward Radio
We are all about summer reading this week and Carmichael's Books bookseller extrordinaire Sam Miller gives us all kinds of ideas to make this a great reading season.
Books mentioned-- 1- Confessions of Catherine de Medici by C.W. Gortner 2- The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Delila Harris 3- All's Well by Mona Awad 4- Out of the Diaspora --Tragic Magic by Wesley Brown 5- Out of the Diaspora--Praisesong for the Widow by Paule Marshall 6- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 7- The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes 8- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 9- Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple 10- The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan 11- China by Edward Rutherford 12- The Martian by Andy Weir 13- Artemis by Andy Weir 14- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 15- Lilith's Brook series by Octavia Butler 16- Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 17- One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston 18- While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams 19- Dream Girl by Laura Lippman 20- The Turnout by Megan Abbott 21- A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins 22- The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 23- The Maidens by Alex Michaelides 24- Beach Read by Emily Henry 25- The People We Met on Vacation by Emily Henry 26- That Summer by Jennifer Weiner 27- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 28- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 29- Sooley by John Grisham 30- Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell 31- The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown 32- Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown 33- The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben 34- The Heartbeat of Trees by Peter Wohlleben 35- Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and Fight for America's First Frontier by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin 36- Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel 37- My Begging Chart by Keiler Roberts 38- Monsters! by Barry Windsor-Smith 39- Cook This Book by Molly Baz 40- Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson 41- Chef's Garden by Farmer Lee Jones 42- Daughter of Sparta by Claire Andrews 43- The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter 44- The Bench by Megan, the Duchess of Sussex 45- Perfect Black by Crystal Wilkinson 46- Just a Few Miles South by Ouita Michael 47- Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley Ford 48- Electric Kingdom by David Arnold 49- Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 50- State of Wonder by Ann Patchett 51- Northern Spy by Flynn Berry 52- Yolk by Mary HK Choi 53- The Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead 54- The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Shows mentioned-- Dare Me (cheerleader noir)- USA network and Netflix
This week we are joined by Andrew Sellinger, who shares with us what is was like to grow up gay in a religious family. We also talk about hating on happy people in the summer, enjoying the good days, work-related anxiety, what we look for in a therapist, body image issues, and eating disorders.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is delighted to have another chance to sit down with Jason Abbott, a political scientist who has just retired from UofL, where he was a professor and director of the Center for Asian Democracy, to become a stay-at-home parent and take this opportunity to get his hands dirty. Jason is looking to be more directly involved in local environmental organizations, including the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, the Louisville Nature Center, and even Forward Radio.
In addition to hearing about that, we also take a serious dive into the concept of Deep Adaptation and the whole notion of preparing for the possibility of societal collapse as environmental change disrupts social, economic and political systems. More about Deep Adaptation is at https://jembendell.com/2019/05/15/deep-adaptation-versions/
And, of course, we couldn’t let a political scientist out of the studio without asking about the awful situation in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians and the role of the US in the continued apartheid oppression of the Palestinian people.
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
Veteran For Peace John Wilborn discusses Danny Sjursen's latest book, Patriotic Dissent: American in the Age of Endless War (Heyday, 2020).
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Melissa Pezzuto, CPDT-KA, CBATI, Kentucky Humane Society's Behavior and Animal Care Manager about the behavioral care and training the dogs receive while they are at the shelter, what new families can do to help a ne dog adjust to their home, and the importance of training behavior support in the long-term health and security of our dogs.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
To take a behavior mod dog on a date, email: BehaviorTeam@kyhumane.org or Volunteer@kyhumane.org
Kentucky Humane Society Free Pet Helpline 502-509-4738 helpline@kyhumane.org https://www.kyhumane.org/services/free-pet-help-line?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=DD
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
What are ten things we learned about the planet during the pandemic? Hear what Vox magazine thinks (https://www.vox.com/22392485/earth-day-climate-change-environment-year-review). Then, hear about a chemical additive in plastics that appears to affect brain development in children, as well as behavior and male sexual development. It's Phthalates!
Here is the original article on phthalates: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2020.306014. And here is the link to the full interview on 'Food Sleuth Radio' with Dr. Shanna Swan about phthalates: https://beta.prx.org/stories/365975.
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.
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On today's episode of Truth To Power, we talk with Erica Jackson of Fractracker Alliance.
Erica leads FracTracker Alliance’s outreach efforts and supports the mapping and data needs of communities impacted by oil and gas development. Utilizing FracTracker’s online platforms, outreach programs, and mapping and data expertise, Erica engages the public in fracking issues and provides resources to support local organizations and campaigns. Her work - in partnership with local allies - focuses on the Ohio River corridor and other regions confronted by fossil fuel harms.
Erica received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. During her undergraduate career, she completed research on environmental justice concerns regarding Pittsburgh’s air quality, and continued to research the region’s air as a fellow within Pitt’s Center for Healthy Environments and Communities. She has also held various environmental education positions in Pittsburgh, California, and Alaska, and enjoys engaging people on environmental issues. In her free time, Erica likes to explore the outdoors with friends or stay inside painting and crafting.
Solutions to Violence features Dr. Darren Kew and Dr. Karen Ross. Darren Kew has been a consultant on democracy and peace initiatives to the United Nations, the US Institute of Peace, USAID (US Agency for International Development), the US State Department, and to a number of NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) , including the Carter Center in a 1999 effort by former President Carter to mediate conflicts in Nigeria. Karen Ross is an assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance and a senior fellow at the Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development, both at the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. Karen's teaching and research focuses on issues at the intersection of dialogue, peace-building, social activism, and education. She conducts basic and applied research to help understand the impact of grassroots peace-building interventions and the way these interventions fit into societal level peace-building efforts.
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively discuss a wide range of topics with Dr. George Nichols
K.A. Owens comments on Dr. Sam Walker's paper - Twenty Years of Department of Justice "Pattern Or Practice" Investigations of Local Police: Achievements, Limitations and Questions from Feb 2017. Recorded Thursday May 20, 2021.
Every season one of our favorite episodes is when we get to chat with a book lover who grew up in a country other than the United States. We’ve had guests from Somalia, Ireland and Germany.
Today we have Maram Taibah; a fantasy author and screenwriter. We were anxious to talk to her about two things really. She is a bookover who grew up in Saudi Arabia. She now resides in Ontario Canada. She has published two books, the most recent being Weathernose, a steampunk fantasy about the complicated relationship between a middle-aged weatherman and a brilliant 10 year old girl on a fantastical tropical island, that will appeal to both young readers and adults alike. We talk to her about her reading life growing up in the Middle East and about her writing life now.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Sweet Valley Kids by Francine Pascal 2- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 3- Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne 4- One Thousand and One Nights 5- Weathernose by Maram Taibah 6- The Road to Elephants by Maram Taibah 7- Narnia series by C. S. Lewis 8- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling 9- The Copenhagen Trilogy by Tove Ditlevsen 10- Calling in The One by Katherine Woodward Thomas 11- A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
Movies mentioned-- The Sound of Music The Mummy Bambi Star Wars movies
Hear archaeologist Karen Stevens (University of Kentucky) discuss the ancient peoples of Kentucky, and how they are studied. Here are the visual slides that accompany the lecture: https://www.kyscience.org/docs/Bench_Talk_Live_Recording_Sept_11_2020.mp4
Then, hear the 'Ten Things We've Learned about Earth Since the Last Earth Day' as reported by Vox (https://www.vox.com/22392485/earth-day-climate-change-environment-year-review).
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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks about how to work with a dog that wants to steal and play with your child's toys as their own and what to do if your dog treats their leash like a tug toy.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Katy McClellan, ACDBC Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, speaks some truth to POWER with three guests from PPL Shareholders for Energy Democracy. Wallace McMullen, Deborah Novgarodoff, and Kimberly Brown are all part of a group of concerned citizens and shareholders believes: - LG&E/KU should financially support the community, especially those struggling financially. - LG&E should fund community development in Louisville’s West end, and - LG&E should provide vigorous residential efficiency programs which target low-income and minority residents. - LG&E/KU should not ask for punishing rate increases on residential and small business customers. - LG&E should stop asking for mandatory connection fees that are ridiculously high. $1.30 per day (for gas and electricity) is about 4 times too high. This charge should only cover the cost of sending the monthly bills. Similar argument for KU wanting $18.50/month for just the mandatory electric connection. [They got $1.10 per day in the rate case settlement] - LG&E/KU should stop trying for really high profits that exploit its customers, i.e., an unusually high guaranteed ‘rate of return’ on it’s operations. (10.0%). The company should financially support the customers’ communities, and price its services accordingly. - LG&E should stop trying to charge us for ‘smart meters’, both gas and electric. We customers don’t need and don’t want that $400 million charge for new meters, especially given that the existing meters are expected to work well for another 10 years. - LG&E/KU should accept Net Metering as it currently operates in Kentucky, and stop trying to devalue it. - LG&E/KU should stop spending big dollars lobbying for policies that hurt its customers, e.g., the SB100 attack on net metering. - LG&E should end its Bernheim/Jim Beam pipeline proposal in Bullitt County. Instead, Jim Beam should electrify and operate with large solar installations. At the least, pipeline should be rerouted to a mutually agree route that lets landowners keep their generational farms, allows the proposed large-scale solar installation, keeps the environmental covenant on the Bernheim Forest land, and does not go through the Bernheim Forest. - LG&E should stop dominating GLI to it’s own benefit. - LG&E’s Solar$hare is a rip-off
Together they will be raising some pointed questions at the holding company, PPL’s annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 18th!
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
On this week's Truth to Power Happy Hour with Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) & Doug Lowry (Sowers of Justice Network), we bring you a conversation about Louisville’s past & future, moving from a colonial model to a cooperative model, with Delores Butler (President of the Louisville Community Grocery Board) and Teresa Lee, Historic Site Supervisor at Riverside: The Farnsley-Moremen Landing and part of the Louisville Coalition on the History of the Enslaved with representatives from Farmington Historic Plantation, Locust Grove, and Oxmoor Farm.
The next Louisville Community Grocery pop-up shop will be 1-6pm Friday, May 28th at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 1201 S. 26th St.
Learn more at http://louisvillecommunitygrocery.com https://locustgrove.org/louisvillecoalitiononhistoryoftheenslaved/ http://slavedwellingproject.org https://riverside-landing.org/
Recommended books: 1. Edward E. Baptist’s “The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism” (2016) 2. Jessica Gordon Nembhard’s “Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice” https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/978-0-271-06216-7.html 3. Resmaa Menakem’s “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” 4. Heather McGhee’s “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” 5. Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America”
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 http://forwardradio.org
Save Our Schools | #RefuseKPREP and Pattern or Practice of Discrimination | 5-13-21 by FORward Radio
Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee discuss possible Chauvin verdict concerns and the merits of a collectivist approach to community issues.
The next evening, following the Emergency PTA Board Meeting on March 5, 2017, Gay Adelmann attended a community forum for Maupin parents where she approached the individuals who had been involved in the situation that led to her removal from the board. This is an unedited version of that conversation.
Our guest this week is Joziah Jason, a 5th grader from Ypsilanti Michigan who has his own bookish podcast, R.E.A.D. Books with Joziah. Each episode he picks a book and dicusses it with guests.
He was inspired by the Read with the Barber program in his town. For this program, kids read a book to the barber during their haircut for a haircut and earn $2 as well as confidence in their reading skills. He has gotten quite a bit of attention for his efforts as he has been featured by his state's NPR station, CNN, and ABC World News Tonight.
We chat with Joziah and his dad Keith about how the barber program incluenced him and why he started his podcast.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland 2- Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan 3- Kane series by Rick Riordan 4- Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling 5- Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman 6- Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman 7- Trapped in a Video Game by Dustin Brady 8- Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander 9- The Crossover by Kwame Alexander 10- The Rebound by Kwame Alexander 11- Booked by Kwame Alexander
Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Wow in the World 2- Six Minutes 3- Smash, Boom, Best
What are the problems and potentials of nuclear technology? How can drones be used to survey plant populations? How did dog domestication help humans reach dominance over other species? How are vaccines developed?
Addressing these questions are: Prof. J. Scott Miller (Maysville Community & Technical College), Amanda Fuller (Kentucky Academy of Science), Olivia Staten (Northern Kentucky University), Earthdate.org, and Dr. Iuliana Popescu (University of Kentucky).
Here is the link to the story about dogs: https://www.earthdate.org/node/85
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.
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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you the University of Louisville’s 2021 Grawemeyer Award Lecture on Global Environmental Governance, which was held virtually on April 13th. Ken Conca is the 2021 Grawemeyer Award winner for Ideas Improving World Order, and he spoke on his award winning ideas set forth in his book "An Unfinished Foundation: The United Nations and Global Environmental Governance." Learn more at http://grawemeyer.org/world-order/
The UN must rethink its approach to environmental problems. The United Nations can tackle global environmental challenges far more effectively by incorporating two overlooked parts of its mandate—human rights and peace—into its efforts. So says Ken Conca, an American University international relations professor. The U.N. has addressed environmental issues using legal and sustainable development approaches but also needs to pursue strategies linked to its role as a protector of human rights and peace. The organization should declare a safe and healthy environment to be a basic human right, give its Security Council a well-defined role in safeguarding the environment, make sure its environmental initiatives are conflict-sensitive and seek environmental peace-building opportunities.
Conca is a member of the U.N. Environment Programme’s Expert Advisory Group on Conflict and Peace-building and founded the Environmental Peace-building Working Group in Washington. He was a reviewer for the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and served on a scientific steering committee for the International Human Dimensions Program on Global Environmental Change. He has twice won the International Studies Association’s award for best international environmental affairs book.
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Katy McClellan, ACDBC (Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant)who discusses exercise and enrichment ideas that aren't going for walks for dogs with reactivity challenges. Kait answers questions about a counter-surfing golden and a paw-obsessed pup.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Katy McClellan, ACDBC Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
Dee Pregliasco is long time attorney and Vice President of the League of Women Voters Kentucky. Dee brings to the table an insightful description of the process of the redrawing of political district boundaries. Political district boundaries are redrawn every 10 years based on U.S. Census Bureau statistics. Dee explains how state legislators have previously redrawn those boundaries. Dee advocates for a process that is transparent and representative of the voters within each geopolitical district. She also explains why the redrawing of political district boundaries are critically important to the sustainability of our representatives Democracy
Brittany opens up a conversation about a recent massage experience, that spirals her and Terrance into a discussion on biases and a "enlightened" quiz on their Southern experience.
This week on Truth to Power, we gather folks around the microphones for a community conversation about petrochemicals, fracking, and plastics with Randi Pokladnik and Paul Brooks. Hart Hagan hosts.
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
K.A. Owens reads a short story he wrote about how one man is thrown in to the world of activism, learns, grows and develops, then makes that world his own. Recorded on Thursday May 6, 2021. The short story is titled "The Education of An Activist" by K.A. Owens.
May is Mental Health Awareness month so we decided to interview 2 authors whose new memoirs deal with their mental health issues and the addictions that resulted from those issues.
There is hardly a family who hasn’t been touched in some way by mental illness. For so many years, mental illness in all its forms--anxiety, depression, suicide or bipolar disorder--were kept under wraps which made the sufferers and their loved ones feel even more isolated.
But recently, memoirs about messy lives, dysfunctional families, and the realities of finding help have become increasingly popular and can be a powerful tool for the author to help themselves in addition to their readers. Our guests Jaydee Graham and Vitale Buford chat with us about the power of the messy memoir.
In part 1 of this week’s show, Jaydee talks to us about her book The Soul Grind: Fighting for Light Amongst the Trenches, an account of her struggles with alcohol and drugs in her teenage years.
In part 2 Vitale Buford talks to us about her 2020 memoir, Addicted to Perfect, in which she describes her 10-year addiction to the prescription drug Adderall, a drug often prescribed for people with ADHD. For those who abuse it, it can cause euphoria and the feeling of having superhuman amounts of energy. In Vitale’s case, she used Adderall because she felt it gave her the energy to be able to be “perfect.”
Book Mentioned in this Episode:
1- The Soul Grind : Fighting for Light Amongst the Trenches by Jaydee Graham 2- Addicted to Perfect: A Journey Out of the Grips of Adderall by Vitale Buford 3- Make Your Mess a Memoir by Anna David 4- A New Pair of Glasses by Chuck C. 5- Co-Dependent No More by Melody Beattie 6- The Art of Forgiving by Lewis B. Smedes 7- The Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps: The Classic Guide for All People in the Process of Recovery by Patrick Carnes 8- Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert 9- Books by Glennan Doyle 10- The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden 11- Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen 12- Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan 13- Reasons Not to Die by Matt Haig 14- A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar 15- Wild by Cheryl Strayed 16 - Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller
Race as a social construct? Author Angela Saini discusses her book ('Superior: The Return of Race Science') about the biological myths and biases about race that have occurred in the sciences. This Oct. 6, 2020 podcast was made by the Union of Concerned Scientists as part of their 'Got Science?' series and can be found here: https://ucsusa.org/resources/racist-history-race-science.
Also, J. Scott Miller discusses the numerous planets and meteor showers that we can see in the night sky during the month of May.
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This week on Sustainability Now!, the tables are turned on your host, Justin Mog, as he becomes the interviewee for a podcast produced by UofL Sustainability students, Maria Cora & Megan Husted. Together, we explore some of the lessons that we can draw about sustainability and more sustainable behaviors after over a year in pandemic lock-down. As we emerge and build back better, let’s be sure the “new normal” isn’t as destructive and unjust as the “old normal.”
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Katy McClellan, ACDBC (Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant)about leash reactivity in dogs - when a dog pulls, lunges, at barks when they see another dog on walks. We discuss what it is, how it is addressed, and what you can do to help you and your dog in the moment and how to get help to improve the behavior moving forward.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Katy McClellan, ACDBC Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
On this week's Truth to Power Happy Hour with Justin Mog & Hart Hagan, we bring you a conversation with George Barnett, a forestry tech who also teaches foraging. The Hungry Forager was established by George in early April, 2020. As George studied trees, fungi, plants and ecology over the previous four years, he was always foraging in his free time. That love of familiarity, seasonality and stewardship always seemed like the best path for him. He believes the connection of human and nature are bonded beautifully in the act of foraging, it’s both exciting and relaxing, both logical and primal. Naturally, his son Levi was a trail companion for most of his early foray hikes so they learned the seasons of native, invasive , medicinal, edible and poisonous plants together. Currently his partner Samantha has joined George with a growing interest in foraging and specializes in herbalism practices. Together they make up a small household of people who love nature, spending most of their time in the outdoors and love sharing it with others.
The Hungry Forager provides wild food education, wild food consultation with landowners and sells seasonal wildcrafted and wild harvested products. The Hungry Forager is currently based out of Louisville, Kentucky and is hosting a Spring Foraging for Kids workshop on Saturday, May 8th and a Medicinal Mushroom Workshop on June 12th. Learn more at https://www.thehungryforager.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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Sam Sugar MD about the misuse of the Legal Guardianship process in the United States. Recorded Thursday April 29, 2021 1PM. Learn more at https://aaapg.net/author/ssugar/
This week we are getting in the “spirit” of the first Saturday of May; a date that is sacrosanct for many Kentuckians because of the running of the Kentucky Derby. A love of horses and bourbon whiskey are high on the list of things that Kentuckians are proud of and want to export to the rest of the world. Bourbon is big business in our region and has had a surge in popularity over the last decade; around 90 percent of all bourbon is produced here in the Bluegrass State. At no other time of the year is bourbon more popular in Louisville KY than during Derby season.
Our guest this week, Brian Haara, is an attorney who developed an interest in bourbon through his work in the industry. He started by writing a bourbon history and law blog and has been featured in bourbon documentaries. His book, Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America, is a deep dive into the history of bourbon law that goes back almost to the founding of our country and highlights how bourbon cases have affected all types of commercial law, including consumer protections and trademark law. He wanted to tell the stories of how our country and bourbon grew up together. He is also a bourbon connoisseur who gives tasting notes on various bourbons on his blog and throughout the book.
He chats with us about how he fell down the literary “Poe” hole as a teen, how Victoria’s Secret benefited from bourbon law, and he gives me and Carrie some suggestions of bourbons to buy for the bourbon drinkers in our life; whether they be newbies or long time fans.
Websites mentioned-- https://sippncorn.blogspot.com https://brianhaara.com
Books mentioned-- 1- Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America by Brian Haara 2- Poe anthology (Edgar Allan Poe) 3- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 4- The Hobbit by J. R.R. Tolkein 5- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger 6- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 7- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 8- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 9- The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney 10- Basketball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Paint by Jerry L. Walls (editor)
TV shows mentioned-- The Wire ( 2002-2008)
This week we are joined by Justin Mog, host of Sustainability Now on Forward Radio. Justin tells us about how he got into sustainability work, the reality of climate anxiety, and simple ways to cut down on energy usage. Other topics include Emory's car accident, lucid dreaming, and the importance of affirmation.
All Aboard!! This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a long train ride with David Coyte, President of the Coalition for the Advancement of Regional Transportation (CART), to discuss the long-awaited return of passenger rail service to Louisville! A new Amtrak expansion plan was recently revealed which put rail service to Louisville back on the national planning board. Choo-choo!!
According to the Courier-Journal, “If federal funding — such as through President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan — gets approved, then Amtrak trains could return to the Derby City, according to a new map the national railroad corporation unveiled March 31st. Amtrak's announcement coincided with Biden unveiling his ambitious American Jobs Plan. The "Amtrak Connects US" plan envisions up to 30 or more potential new rail routes and up to 160 more communities served around the country by 2035, with Louisville among the cities that would be a part of the new service. In terms of where the new routes would go, Amtrak's map links Louisville to Indianapolis, which would also have service to Chicago.”
Read the full article “Could Amtrak trains return to Louisville? Yes, and Biden's jobs plan could be the engine” at https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/04/01/amtrak-train-service-would-return-louisville-under-2035-expansion-plan/4833274001/
Learn more about CART at http://cartky.org
Please note that we also invited onto the show representatives from KIPDA and KYTC Secretary Jim Gray and received this response: "At this time, we respectfully decline the interview opportunity, but we will continue to monitor developments on the Amtrak Louisville concept to expand Kentucky's transportation network."
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA discusses proper furniture manners and rules for your dogs, handling indoor roughhousing, and how to manage and work with a dog that is uncontrollable in the yard.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
K.A. Owens interviews Ron Whitehead-poet, musician, writer, professor, and activist. Ron shares his origins, discusses current events and reads a poem. Date of interview-Friday April 23, 2021.
Thanks for having us a back after an unplanned break! On this episode, Terrance and Brittany discuss the differences between their stories of getting pulled over by police.
Charles Booker is a former Kentucky State Legislator now running for the U.S. Senate from the State of Kentucky. Charles Booker is also the creator and director of "Hood to the Holler. " Charles Booker's "Hood to Holler" is an organization that supports working class people regardless of whether they live in urban or rural areas.
COVID has been hard for those among us who like to travel, but one of our favorite ways to assuage that desire is to read books set in different locations. Sweeping meadows. Mountains that touch the sky. Exotic locales. These places can whisk us from our humdrum homes.
A Strong Sense of Place is both a podcast and a website where readers can find interesting bookish conversations with our guest this week, Melissa Joulwan, and her husband David, two expatriates living in Prague located in the Czech Republic. In this week’s episode, she tells us about how they select the places they will visit each season, why place in a book has to meet very stringent specifications, and how roller derby helped her make some big life decisions.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcasts mentioned-- Strong Sense of Place (https://strongsenseofplace.com)
Books mentioned-- 1- Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume 2- Forever by Judy Blume 3- The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders 4- Archy McNally series by Lawrence Sanders 5- Lord of the Flies by William Golding 6- Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 7- My Antonia by Willa Cather 8- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 9- The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova 10- The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova 11- She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb 12- The Phryne Fisher mysteries by Kerry Greenwood 13- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 14- Less by Andrew Sean Greer 15- A Room With a View by E.M. Forster 16- The Curse of Jacob Tracy by Holly Messinger
Movies or TV adaptations mentioned in this episode:
1- Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (Amazon) 2- A Room With a View (1985 movie) 3- Jane Eyre (1945 movie with Orson Welles) 4- Jane Eyre (2011 movie with Michael Fassbender) 5- Jane Eyre ( 2006 BBC miniseries with Toby Stephens)
Barbara Spencer Dunn is the membership Chair of the National Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Barbara Boyd is the director for the Study of African American Life and History in Louisville, Kentucky.
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, discusses coming when called, how to identify and avoid common pitfalls, and the first steps to teaching your dog a reliable recall.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music and theme song in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you a conversation with Bruce Maples, Publisher of Forward Kentucky - the progressive voice for Kentucky politics, available at http://ForwardKY.com or on Twitter and Facebook @ForwardKY. For nearly six years, Forward Kentucky has delivered objective news, effective policy, and progressive commentary about all the issues that matter to the people of the Commonwealth. Bruce has recently announced a reorientation of Forward Kentucky toward the “voice” part of their mission and plans to bring you more of the progressive commentary you’ve come to love.
Join us as we talk about the state of politics in Kentucky and the nation, discuss Charles Booker’s announcement this week about potentially running against Rand Paul for the U.S. Senate, Hood to the Holler, the story behind this year’s legislative session in Frankfort, bright spots for progressives in Kentucky, voting rights, marijuana legalization, the anti-abortion constitutional amendment that will be on your ballot in 2022, and so much more!
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Dennisha Rivers about Social Media and Money in the Social Justice Movement.
Save Our Schools | 2021 Legislative Wrap-Up & Close Encounters with Nemes 2018 & Nema 2019 | 4-15-21 by FORward Radio
There is a pop psychology theory about left brain and right brain dominance from the 1980s. Supposedly those with strong right brains are the analyzers and those with dominant left brains are the artists. In this scenario, it is a rare person who is lucky enough to have both sides of their brain work harmoniously; their logical and scientific right brain plays nicely with the creative and imaginative left brain. Our guest this week, debut novelist Christina Consolino would be one of those people. Christina grew up creating stories but also loved to read biographies of famous female scientists like the first female physicians in the United States; the Blackwell sisters. She loves to read fiction but decided to make a career in science by pursuing a PHD in physiology and teaching it at the college level. Like a lot of writers, the characters she created in her head wanted to come out; when they got louder, she knew it was time to embrace the life of a full-time author.
Christina’s first book which came out in March is called Rewrite the Stars. It is the story of a military veteran’s PTSD and the havoc it has wrought on his marriage. The reader gets both his version of events, as well as those of his estranged wife, Sadie.
Christina talks to us about how her experience as an editor gave her confidence to write her novel, what disease her veteran character originally had instead of PTSD through 3 drafts until she decided it just didn’t serve her story well, and what name she calls her favorite teaching skeleton.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Rewrite the Stars by Christina Consolino 2- The Value Tales series 3- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 4- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 5- The Sisters Blackwell by Janice Nimura 6- Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare 7- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 8- Washington Black by Esi Edugyan (audiobook) 9- So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo 10- She Wouldn't Change a Thing by Sarah Adlakha 11- Sophie's Choice by William Styron 12- How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior 13- A Polar Affair by Lloyd Spencer Davis 14- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 15- Where'd You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple
Online magazines mentioned-- Literary Mama Movies mentioned--
Write Before Christmas
This week on Sustainability Now!, we feature the eye-opening perspectives of Marlesha Woods, a Louisville native visual & teaching artist who recently collaborated with the Root Cause Research Center on a community research project around the issues of systemic racism, gentrification, and misrepresentation in Louisville's public art scene. An associated Story Map: Art Embodied: Immeasurable Paint. Louisville, KY, a city Plastered in Paint... What does it reveal about the Racial Wealth Gap? was released December 4, 2020 at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6cc3f6b51f2d493b8a32496b797588c0
"Artists from every backdrop can be engaged in communicating their narratives with a tangible, barrier-breaking aesthetic. Consider this concept as not to rewrite the metaphorical playbook but scrap the game all together. People that were once voiceless are collecting and interpreting data not primarily through case studies, but acknowledging that most often, they have been historically the “case study” and it’s time to school institutions with chapters that do not include Anti-Blackness."
Louisville art funders, like Louisville Metro Government, need to be accountable for locking out Black artists. Black artists don't need training, so stop requiring it when they apply for grants. They need well-paid projects and recognition. Furthermore, Black narratives that have been co-opted for gentrification or misrepresented (like the Smoketown breastfeeding mural at 900 S Shelby, which is reportedly in violation of copyright law and basic consent practices) need to be addressed publicaly and not just swept under the rug.
Follow the Work: https://linktr.ee/Marleshart Learn more at http://rootcauseresearch.org Reclaim Research: https://www.taunt.me/reclaming-research
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA talks to Jeff Callaway, the Kentucky Humane Society's Facility Director, and Ethan's foster family turned adopter. When Jeff first saw Ethan moments after he was brought into KHS, he knew that he was going to be a part of Ethan's life. He just didn't know how big! Listen as Jeff tells us all about their story, their journey so far, and their hopes for the future!
Kentucky Humane Society www.kyhumane.org
https://www.facebook.com/EthanAlmighty https://www.instagram.com/ethanalmighty/ IAmEthanAlmighty@gmail.com
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
On this week's special Pledge Drive edition of Truth to Power, we bring you a delightful community conversation with members of Forward Radio’s proud community partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition! Getting their hands dirty with your host, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) are Doug Lowry, Bethany Pratt, Leticia Marshall, and Isaac Fosl-Van Wyke. We chew over spring gardening, the Urban Ag Seeding Drive, vacant lot access and the Louisville Metro Land Development Code reform process, and community gardens.
Learn more about the Urban Ag Coalition at http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow Get in touch with them: finlouisville@gmail.com
Connect with Leticia at Bearfruit Gardening on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt34S39mHMQZ-jBmAsqR6Cw Join Bearfruit Gardening on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157577442825/
The Food In Neighborhoods (FIN) Community Coalition will be hosting a Community RoundTable on Tuesday, April 13th from 5:30 – 7:00PM via Zoom. The topic will be ”How can we address the food apartheid in Louisville?" As more people awaken to the systemic problems of food insecurity, racism, economic injustice, and environmental destruction, we awaken also to the power we can build when we link our struggles and build toward common goals. FIN works to strengthen the local food system through urban agriculture, community land access, and policy advocacy. We understand our work in the context of broader projects of food, land, and racial justice. At this community roundtable, we hope to collaborate with you to distill a clear and bold vision for transforming Louisville’s food system. Please join us in envisioning strategies around food and agriculture that help build a more equitable, just and sustainable Louisville. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/FINboldvision2021
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Khalilah Collins, activist and organizer, about the film "One Night In Miami". The movie is about a conversation that could have occurred between boxer Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown on the night Ali, still named Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston in Miami, Florida. Recorded Friday April 9, 2021.
Save Our Schools | 2015-10-9 CONVO - The Future Of The Academy At Shawnee | 4-8-21 by FORward Radio
Remember in high school or college when you were required to take a certain number of humanities classes? Maybe you groaned or rolled your eyes. But maybe it was the spark that lit an interest in subjects that helped you think critically and creatively. It was in a high school humanities class that Carrie was introduced to and fell in love with E. M. Forster’s novel A Room With a View. For me, an introduction to art history in college opened a whole new world and made me want to travel and see the cultures portrayed in the artwork I learned about. The exposure to subjects like literature, history, philosophy, culture, and religion help us understand the world we live in.
In our state, the organization that promotes the humanities is Kentucky Humanities; a non-profit that is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, DC. It offers lots of cool programs, many of which are focused on books and bringing discussions about them to the Kentucky public at large. This nonprofit serves as the state cheerleader of Kentucky writers’ literary endeavors and one way it does this is through the Kentucky Book Festival which takes place every November. However, there are Book Festival programs that happen all year long including book bundles subscriptions, The Kentucky Reads program, and the School Days initiative that brings children’s book authors into schools to dazzle young readers and put books they can keep into their hands. All of these programs highlight Kentucky authors and put a spotlight on the rich literary talent we have within our border.
This week we talk with Sara Woods, the Kentucky Book Festival director. She brought her experience working with the Western Kentucky University sponsored Southern Kentucky Book Festival to her new position and from there brainstormed some fresh ideas about how to bring books to people even when, especially during Covid, people can’t come to the books.
Sara tells us how her love for her American Girl Doll as a child sparked her excitement for reading, how she is using the talents of a tattoo artist to highlight one of the books in the book bundle subscription service, and where you can get ice cream and beer on a bike trail to vastly increase the fun factor.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- American Doll book sets (Felicity) 2- Illustrated classics (Moby Dick, Great Expectations) 3- The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien 4- Essays by Michel de Montaigne 5- Clay's Quilt by Silas House 6- Just a Few Miles South by Ouita Michel 7- Kill All Your Darlings by David Bell 8- Perfect Black by Crystal Wilkinson 9- All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren 10- Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 11- Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson 12- Duncan the Story Dragon by Amanda Driscoll 13- Haggis and Tank Unleashed: Digging for Dinos by Jessica Young 14- Nat Turner's Rebellion by Shawn Pryor 15- The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 16- The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 17- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 18- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 19- Bunny by Mona Awad 20- The Secret History by Donna Tartt 21- The Vine that Ate the South by J. D. Wilkes 22- A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost 23- Bossy Pants by Tina Fey 24- Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz 25- Yes, Please by Amy Poehler
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA talks to Jaci Claxton, LVT, the Kentucky Humane Society's Medical Services Supervisor about Ethan's arrival and recovery at KHS. Ethan was left in the parking lot of the KHS main campus starving to death and barely alive. Thanks to the fast action and incredible care of our veterinary team and the support of the entire Louisville community, Ethan is alive and well and KHS is carrying out more life-saving work in his name every day.
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The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
First, how can we see Mars and the constellations in the night sky this month? Then, an interview with Andrew Elliot (Eastern Kentucky University) about a chelator that could be useful in cancer treatment, followed by an opinion piece about the 'canary in the coal mine' of climate change. Finally, how do pets and poetry improve our lives?
Thanks to J. Scott Miller, Amanda Fuller, Andrew Elliot, and Leslie Moise for their contributions to this episode.
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This week on Sustainability Now!, Justin Mog has a porch sit with Dr. Cathy Kuhn, who joined the Metropolitan Housing Coalition as its Executive Director in the fall of 2020. She has been working in the homeless and housing field for over 20 years, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Families in Transition, a large homeless and housing provider in New Hampshire, as well as serving as the Director of the New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding effective solutions to homelessness through research, education and advocacy. Dr. Kuhn holds a PhD in sociology/urban studies from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in resource development. Both her master’s thesis and dissertation were applied research projects aimed at enhancing delivery and outcomes of key federal housing programs. From 1997-1999, Dr. Kuhn lived in Panama where she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching environmental education in primary schools. Currently, Dr. Kuhn is also an Adjunct Professor of Sociology, with experience teaching at numerous colleges and universities.
Learn more at https://metropolitanhousing.org/
You can also hear more from Cathy directly and ask questions later this week, as the UofL Department of Sociology's Jon H. Rieger Speakers Series will feature her on April 8th. Dr. Kuhn will be speaking on “The Critical Connection Between Housing Security and Environmental Justice” on Thursday, April 8th, 6pm, online - Find the link to register at http://louisville.edu/sustainability/events/the-critical-connection-between-housing-security-and-environmental-justice
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
On this week's special Pledge Drive edition of the program, we bring you an extended conversation with Chris Glasser, the Executive Director of one of Forward Radio's proud community partners, Streets For People. Join your host, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!), as we chew over ideas to reshape our city streets around people, not cars. We cover the COVID-induced, car-free scenic loops at our Olmsted Parks; the need for designated "slow streets" and how to fund them; the vision for a protected two-way bike lane on Norris/Douglass; how the MUTCD is broken; and how all of this resonates with the concerns expressed by the California Neighborhood Leadership Council about the city's railroading of a new California Neighborhood Plan that doesn't reflect resident's interests and concerns after a classically botched 6-year process.
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 http://forwardradio.org
Your hosts, Patty & Brian bring you a special Pledge Drive edition of Critical Thinking for Everyone, broadcast live at 5pm on April Fools Day 2021. Helping them raise funds for the station is Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!). Join us as we explore the history and traditions of April Fools Day around the world!
K.A. Owens interviews Shelton McElroy, a Defund Fellow, about defunding the police, no knock warrants and a visit to the White House. Recorded Thursday April 1, 2021, 11AM.
Our guest this week, Tori Murden McClure, is a Renaissance woman. She has a law degree, a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard as well as a Master of Fine Arts from Spalding University, the institution where she currently serves as President. She was the first woman and first American to ski 750 miles to the geographic South Pole. She worked as an assistant to Muhammad Ali at the Ali Center, and has served as a chaplain in Boston area hospitals. But what she is most known for is her solo journey to successfully row a boat across the Atlantic Ocean in 1999. Ten years later, she published her memoir about that experience, A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Now, a little over ten years after publication, her book and story have a new life. A musical about her experience has been created, and her boat is part of the Frazier Museum’s Cool Kentucky exhibit.
The book, which we discuss with Tori in this week’s episode, has a lot to do with 2020 in a roundabout way because it is about her battle with feelings of helplessness stemming from her childhood. And who in this world hasn’t been experiencing feelings of helplessness during this global pandemic? We can all relate to wanting to do something but not being able to.
Tori talks to us about why memoir is in its own way is just another type of fiction, what completely different pieces of advice she received from her writing mentors during her MFA program that shaped her book, how her desire to write a book about a hero’s journey as a woman can be tricky and hasn’t been done often, and why we didn’t see her memoir as an Oprah book club selection.
If you would like to see Murden’s sailless and motorless plywood boat The Pearl, it is on exhibit at the Frazier Museum in Louisville KY. This is a permanent exhibit but several items are on short-term loan.
The album Row is a concept album about Tori’s journey rowing across the Atlantic written by Dawn Landes. It can be found on Amazon music. These songs are part of the musical Row which will be available via Audible in the Spring of 2021. Tori Murden McClure’s memoir can be found at your favorite bookstore or library.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure 2- When Memory Speaks: Reflections on Autobiography by Jill Kerr Conway 3- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 4- Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin 5- A Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh 6- Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson 7- Shakespeare's plays 8- Iliad and Odyssey by Homer 9- Dante's Inferno 10- Small Spaces by Katherine Arden 11- How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 12- Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by Fionna Maddocks 13- Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession 14- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 15- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
This week's Access Hour features the fourth pilot of a new program on Forward Radio, Community Control Now, co-hosted by Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee from the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression. Vincent and Michael discuss some exciting progress in Chicago and what community control of the police could look like. Learn more about the work of the Alliance at http://www.kentuckyalliance.org/
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.
This week's show explores a recent article about the importance of teaching students "critical feelings"--not just critical thinking. What IS that, you ask? That's what we learned in this show as we explored this concept that challenges us to honor the connections between the intellect and the emotions. It asks us to both check ourselves when we want to respond with emotions in the lead when we should be putting our critical thinking hat on, and to pay attention ("read the room") to others' feelings when we are striving to connect or persuade. Like emotional intelligence, the concept of "critical feelings" asks us to be more savvy about how we experience and regulate our emotions and how we think about interacting with others, balancing our critical approach to thinking.
“Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
In this week's solo episode, we reflect on the past year of living in COVID times. We also talk about furry friends, therapy, sunshine, and getting out of the house.
This week on Sustainability Now!, Justin Mog is joined live in the studio by Stephen Bartlett, from Forward Radio’s community partner, Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville (http://salouisville.org) to encourage you to donate to the station during our 4th Birthday Pledge Drive now through April 9th at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/106-5fm-wfmp-louisville-forward-radio-pledge-drive#/
Together we talk about the work of SAL and it’s role in advancing food sovereignty. Join us as we explore how land effects all else (health, wealth, self-determination, democracy, etc.). We also discuss the neocolonial role of the U.S. in the world and contrast it with China delivering COVID vaccines to those in poor Global South countries; the significance of the Biden stimulus package; the Amazon worker union drive in Alabama; and the incredible concentration of wealth which has been amplified during pandemic.
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
Dr. Flynn and Dr. Shively complete the 3 part series discussing the takeover of the U.S. healthcare system by profiteers.
Dr. Garrett Adams and Kay Tillow discuss the Physicians for a National Health Program proposal for a national single payer health program
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA discusses how to keep your dog out of your cat's litterbox and how to keep your indoor cat from rushing out your door. If you have a dog that walks with their nose glued to the ground, this episode has help for you too!
Kentucky Humane Society Dog and Cat Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
To kick off our 4th anniversary Pledge Drive, on this week's program we bring you one of the most electrifying conversations to crackle over our airwaves this past year. We’re taking this opportunity to share with you again our favorite moment from the November 2020 Louisville Sustainability Summit: “Climate Crossroads: Exploring the intersection of Climate Change and Social Justice.” Today we bring you the Regional Panel on Building an Inclusive Sustainability Movement in Kentucky, featuring: Carla Walker, Climate Advisor, City of Cincinnati; Cassia Herron, Board Chair KFTC; and Dr. Carolyn Finney, author "Black Faces, White Spaces."
Carla Walker is the Climate Advisor for the City of Cincinnati. She has a 15+ year career developing complex projects for large-scale civic engagement and public policy initiatives at the local, state, national and international levels. She has managed or consulted on 100+ advocacy or political campaigns, held Senior staff posts in three urban Mayoral Administrations, staffed State Legislators, and managed regional operations in three Presidential campaigns. In 2010, she started think BIG strategies, LLC to integrate the typical project silos and accomplish project goals for clients, connecting communications, government & community relations, organizational operations, project development, and team building.
Cassia Herron is a native of Richmond, KY and has lived in Louisville for most of her adult life. She is a community development professional and public policy activist with over 15 years experience working on projects at the intersections of community and economic development, food and the built environment and has a unique perspective on these issues as they relate to West Louisville and Kentucky. She has organized farmers markets in West Louisville with Community Farm Alliance and later served as Board Chair. When she worked in the Economic Development Department for Louisville Metro Government, Cassia was instrumental in establishing the Farm-to-Table initiative. As the President of Louisville Association for Community Economics, she is leading efforts to open the Louisville Community Grocery - a community-owned grocery store in one of Louisville's downtown neighborhoods. As Board Chair of Kentuckians for The Commonwealth, she is engaged in energy reform, voter engagement and racial justice issues. Cassia is a graduate of UofL and has a Masters of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.
Carolyn Finney, PhD is a storyteller, author and a cultural geographer. The aim of her work is to develop greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their representation of difference, and increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmental issues and determine policy and action. Carolyn is grounded in both artistic and intellectual ways of knowing - she pursed an acting career for eleven years, but five years of backpacking trips through Africa and Asia, and living in Nepal changed the course of her life. Motivated by these experiences, Carolyn returned to school after a 15-year absence to complete a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. She has been a Fulbright Scholar, a Canon National Parks Science Scholar and received a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Studies. Along with public speaking, writing, consulting and teaching (at Wellesley College, UC-Berkeley & UK), she served on the U.S. National Parks Advisory Board for eight years which assists the National Park Service in engaging in relations of reciprocity with diverse communities. Her first book, Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors was released in 2014 (UNC Press).
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Bill Hamilton about issues, current events, politics, sports and movies, including "Judas and The Black Messiah". Recorded Friday March 26, 2021
Save Our Schools | HISTORICAL 3-28-19 Sen. Raque Adams Casts Swing Vote for EdChoice's Gary Houchens by FORward Radio
Save Our Schools | House Bill 563 and the March 29th Frankfort Rally | 3-25-21 by FORward Radio
Dr. Kevin Cosby was the Keynote at the March 18th Third Thursday Lunch event sponsored by the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation and Sowers of Justice. Kevin Cosby is the pastor of St. Baptist Church and president of Simmons College. St. Stevens Baptist Church is the largest African American Church in Kentucky.
This week we are joined by Erin Matta, who shares about her divorce and the mental health issues she experienced leading up to it. We also talk about kids being creepy, going back to work, feeling hopeful, and riding the rollercoaster of medications.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
The famous American author Truman Capote once said, ”Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act.”
Capote’s own life is the subject of the one man play, Tru, written by Jay Presson Allen which appeared on Broadway in 1989. The play is now being performed by local theater company Pandora Productions, a group that focuses on producing plays by and/or about LGBTQ people, as an on-demand show available for two weeks: March 26-28 and April 2-4. This production of Tru stars Louisvillian Jason Cooper, a veteran theater artist. He started his own theater company, The Chicken Coop Theater, 2 years ago which focuses on producing lesser known plays. But he is also a high school English teacher at a private school where he is engaging the next generation in the love of reading and has just completed writing a memoir as part of a Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing program. Jason has immersed himself in the life of an artist whether it be acting, directing, literary appreciation, or writing.
In Tru, Cooper helps audiences see the celebrity of Truman Capote in addition to the person he was behind the mask. Some writers just do their thing and live normal lives, while others become reclusive and avoid the limelight. But Truman Capote became a celebrity whose persona, at times, eclipsed his literary works.
Jason talks to us about why Truman Capote was so important to the gay community, why working in the theater has been such a good training ground for life as a teacher, what actual Capote mannerisms Jason felt he had to tone down so audiences would find him believable, and why he thinks bad movie musicals from the 1980s are epic.
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
1- Penny's Holiday (children's book) 2- The Color Purple by Alice Walker 3- Native Son by Richard Wright 4- Ordinary People by Judith Guest 5- The Chosen by Chaim Potok 6- Tru by Jay Presson Allison (play) 7- Answered Prayers: The Unfinished Novel by Truman Capote 8- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 9- A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote 10- The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas 11- Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz 12- Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 13- I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 14- The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed
Movies mentioned-- 1- Capote 2- Murder by Death
This week on Sustainability Now!, Justin Mog puts on his work gloves for a book talk with Rory Groves, author of "Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time.” A computer-programmer-turned-homesteader, Rory left a career in technology to begin the journey towards a more durable way of life. Rory and his wife Becca now reside in southern Minnesota where they farm, raise sheep, host homesteading workshops, and homeschool their five children. Learn more at http://thegrovestead.com
With over 30,000 occupations currently in existence, workers today face a bewildering array of careers from which to choose, and upon which to center their lives. But there is more at stake than just a paycheck. In Durable Trades, Groves uncovers family-centered professions that have endured the worst upheavals in history—including the Industrial Revolution—and continue to thrive today. Through careful research and thoughtful commentary, Groves offers another way forward to those looking for a more durable future.
THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY "I’m a computer programmer by training, which basically means everything I create goes obsolete in a couple of years. I usually work alone, and I’m away from my family while I’m working. After about 20 years of this I began to wonder: is there another way? I started researching historical, family-based businesses to find out if there are any options left for families today who want to work together and build something that will last. I discovered that family-centered trades are not only the most durable throughout history; they are also the ideal context by which parents can pass their values, faith, and culture on to the next generation.” – Rory Groves
“Not every book is necessary—not by a long shot—but Durable Trades is necessary.” —Wendell Berry
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA talks to Shelby Shultz, Kentucky Humane Society Community Outreach Manager, about the KHS Free Pet Helpline and all the programs and services available to help pet owners in the Louisville community. The helpline can offer assistance with dog food, spay and neuter, vet care, and even training and behavior with the goal of providing the support needed to help keep pets in their homes and out of the shelter.
Kentucky Humane Society Free Pet Helpline 502-509-4PET (509-4738) helpline@kyhumane.org https://www.kyhumane.org/services/free-pet-help-line
Kentucky Humane Society Dog Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones, on the traditional lands of the Cherokee, Shawnee, Osage and Haudenosaunee who suffered genocide and forced displacement from these lands, at the end of the week for another exciting community conversation. On today’s show, host Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) is joined by: - Alice Melendez & Billy Kennard from Extinction Rebellion Kentucky(http://facebook.com/XRebelKY) and Presleigh Hayashida from XR NYC with an update from the frontlines about people’s resistance to Enbridge Line 3 in Minnesota. They recently joined the frontline activists and indigenous water protectors in efforts to stop the pipeline. #StopLine3 On March 31st, 18 banks have a $2.2 billion loan to Enbridge that is due for renewal. Those 18 banks must decide whether to continue funding Enbridge or to walk away from the colonial, white supremacist and toxic Line 3 pipeline. Also, with public and political support at an all time high following the recent shut down of the KXL pipeline, we can capitalize on the moment and push the Federal Government to take similar action on DAPL & Line 3. For more information, check out the new documentary “Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance” https://www.necessitythemovie.com/ - Suhas Kulkarni to discuss racial hatred and targeting of Asian Americans. We have been through spells of attacks on Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs. There is a vigil being organized by Rep. Nima Kulkarni on Sunday 3/21 at 6pm at Waterfront Park.
As mentioned, there will be a Teach-In on the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act on Tuesday, March 23rd, 7:00-8:30pm, online . It is co-hosted by: A-Z Impacts of Plastic & Pittsburghers Against Single Use Plastic. This event will feature: -An overview presentation about the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act from Congressional aides: Dr Anja Malawi Brandon (Senator Jeff Merkley) & Shane Trimmer (Congressman Alan Lowenthal) -Alexis Goldsmith: National Organizing Director of Beyond Plastics sharing how people can support the bill -A short film by Stiv Wilson (creator of "Story of Plastics”) -Live Q & A session This event will not only showcase this groundbreaking legislation, but it will also kick off of the A-Z series 2.0! See http://impactsofplastic.com for more info, to join the A-Z community, and watch recordings of past events. Pittsburghers Against Single Use Plastic is a group advocating for a systemic & equitable shift away from plastic. Learn more and get involved by visiting http://pasupnow.org. REGISTER AT: https://tinyurl.com/BreakFreeTeachIn
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 http://forwardradio.org
The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local artist Ben Sollee and is used by permission from the sonaBLAST! label. Explore his delightful music at https://www.bensollee.com/
K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Tom Lambert of the University of Louisville, KY about President Joe Biden's American Economic Rescue Plan, minimum wage, unemployment benefits, and legislation passed in Kentucky to preserve historical horse racing. Recorded Thursday March 18, 2021.
On this week’s Access Hour, we bring you a special program organized by the Louisville Sustainability Council. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2021, Forward Radio was the focus of the LSC's monthly Green Drinks series. Listen in as volunteer programmers, Justin Mog & Ruth Newman, share some of the history, mission, and sustainability-oriented content that airs on the station. You’ll also get a little sneak peek at our upcoming Pledge Drive (March 27-April 9), and our 4th Anniversary virtual Talent Show coming up on April 10th at 7pm!
Learn more about the Louisville Sustainability Council and their monthly Green Drinks series at https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/green-drinks
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.
Historically, the voices we’ve heard most in books and literature have been those of white men, and even though there has been a movement to include more varied voices, there are still stories we don’t often hear. The Louisville Story Program, however, is a nonprofit organization focused on helping the stories that don’t often get heard come to light.
The first person narrative stories are made into professionally published books, but the way these stories come to fruition vary. Sometimes Louisville Story Program staff do intensive writing workshops with high school students in neighborhoods we don’t hear from very often. The teens write their own stories under the guidance of individuals who help them focus and make their writing the best it can be. In other situations, Louisville Story Program staff listen and record the oral histories of community members like horse racing professionals at Churchill Downs and turn those into published works.
This week, we talk to the deputy director of the Louisville Story Program Joe Manning. He is a songwriter/ musical performer as well as an author whose collection of essays about his experience as a young man on a merchant freighter that traveled the globe is called Certain Relevant Passages and was published in 2017.
Joe tells us the easiest and most important question an interviewer can ask to get a great answer, how his very young daughter has helped him listen to more audiobooks, why it's so important for underrepresented groups to be able to tell their own stories instead of having others tell it for them, and why two important words for The Louisville Story Program are community and communion.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery 2- Better Lucky Than Good by Louisville Story Program 3- Our Shawnee by Louisville Story Program 4- The Fights We Fought Have Brought Us Here by Louisville Story Program 5- White Hotel by D.M. Thomas 6- My Meteorite by Harry Dodge 7- Bluets by Maggie Nelson 8 Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste by Bianca Bosker 9- Certain Relevant Passages by Joe Manning
On this episode, Terrance and Brittany chat about.... you guessed it - WOMEN! Join us and reminisce on the remarkable women in your life!
This week on Sustainability Now!, Justin Mog sits down for a book talk with Tom Bowman, co-editor of "Resetting Our Future: Empowering Climate Action in the United States." Tom is a widely known as a common sense climate expert and is the co-writer along with Deb L. Morrison of An ACE National Strategic Planning Framework for the United States (http://aceframework.us). We discuss Biden’s climate action, the Keystone XL pipeline controversy, fracking for gas, the economic future for communities based on extractive economies, and the role of communities in defining a post-carbon future for the U.S.
You can find the book at learn more at https://www.tombowman.com/
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
Jim Johnson and Jammie McMillin interview our guest today, Louisville Kentucky native DeeDee Cummings, a graduate of Bennett College, a therapist who works with children in therapeutic foster care and an author of 16 children’s books including a series she calls Kayla: a Modern Day Princess .
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA discusses why your dog does well at home but has trouble taking skills out into the world. Learn about generalizing your dog's skills so they are able to behave well and respond to those basic obedience cues wherever you are!
Kentucky Humane Society Dog Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co Music also available on Spotify.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones at the end of the week for an important conversation about the Land Development Code (LDC) reform process, land access, enforcement, systemic racism, and environmental justice with LeTicia Marshall (Shively), Katheryn (Russell) & Lisa Santos (Irish Hill) from the newly formed Citizens' Coalition for LDC Reform. These citizens are organizing to hold the city accountable when it comes to equitable enforcement of codes, and equitably addressing issues such as tree canopy declining, carbon footprint, and the urban heat island effect. Many are concerned that the city is pointing to racial equity as a Trojan horse, not the true motivation to reform the land development code. Citizens have a voice and we should be the driving force for how our neighborhoods look and feel. We also discuss what is community? What does it mean to rebuild or build a community?
Find the Citizen’s Coalition 4 LDC Reform at https://www.facebook.com/groups/751609232424548/ Contact them at citizenscoalition4ldcreform@gmail.com Join them for their next community conversation on Tuesday, March 16th at 5:30pm on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87960167624?pwd=d0taS3o0RmZyWkp0YW5NbHQxZ0Jjdz09&fbclid=IwAR1HVUz8W8oUml5Ra1nCW4kqKnI8hUfBXNePrMdIIx69suyPrefwCKmoxH8#success Meeting ID: 879 6016 7624 Passcode: 580181 One tap mobile +13126266799,,87960167624# US (Chicago) Or join by phone at 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
To learn more about the Land Development Code reform process and see Metro Government’s recommendations, visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform.
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 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
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively continue they're discussion regarding for-profit operators hijacking funding for medical care.
This episode we have a lot of fun with a set of "Critical Thinking Cards" by SchoolofThought.org, a cool nonprofit that creates resources on critical thinking, creative thinking, and philosophy. We have fun sorting out biases called "the bystander effect" and "the barnum effect" and others and seeing how these stack up against our own experiences and how we can better catch our own mental blindspots! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
When I say the word “zoo” your first thought is probably elephants or giraffes; maybe a great memory of going on a school field trip or of taking your own children there for a special outing. A word you probably don’t associate with a zoo is “Book club”. But our guest today, Katy Morrison, a zoo educator at the Louisville Zoo, wants to broaden your vision a bit. At the beginning of the pandemic, she was brainstorming ways that the zoo could still serve its patrons virtually, especially adult patrons who are often not the focus of zoo outreach. And then she read a book on primates that she was dying to talk about with someone. So she pitched the idea of the Conservation and Conversation bookclub to the zoo and it was soon full steam ahead for her vision of non-traditional education through book discussions.
Katy uses her liberal arts background in history and classical studies to explore conservation issues through non-fiction books. While the book club makes the hard sciences more accessible to non-scientists, it is still challenging enough for those with more scientific backgrounds. The concept of conservation is a broad one that can include the most obvious for a zoo; animal conservation, but can also include things like cultural conservation, sustainable agriculture through the lense of cookbooks, and green burials.
Each month, Katy moderates the book discussion, sometimes with special guests, and sends the participants a guide with additional links and resources so they can continue the conversation with family and friends through things like podcast links, related reading for younger readers, and suggested documentaries. And of course one of the wonderful things about a virtual bookclub is that you don’t have to be in the same city as the zoo. In fact, Katy was inspired by a bookclub she joined virtually at an aquarium in New Jersey.
Katy talks to us about the fantasy books she was crazy about as a child where the protagonists could talk with animals, why many organizations are starting book clubs during the pandemic, and which decidedly non cuddly creature at the zoo is her favorite because of a project she did in 3rd grade.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- Tortall Universe series by Tamora Pierce 2- The Wild Magic series by Tamora Pierce 3- Harry Potter series by J.K.Rowling 4- The Polar Affair by Lloyd Spencer Davis 5- Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson 6- Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? by Caitlin Doughty 7- Smoke Gets In My Eyes by Caitlin Doughty 8- The Big Burn by Timothy Egan 9- Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Godall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas by Jim Ottaviani 10- Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson 11- No One is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg 12- A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough 13- Far From the Tree by Robin Benway 14- The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan 15- The Pocket Change Collective series (This is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew) 16- The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food by Marcus Samuelson 17- You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe
Podcasts mentioned: Ologies by Alie Ward
Documentaries mentioned: 1- A Life on Our Planet 2- Making Of (videos) 3- My Octopus Teacher (Netflix)
This week we are joined by Sam Dobbs, a crisis counselor for Seven Counties Crisis and Information Center. Sam shares her recent diagnosis of ADHD and how it has changed her life. We also talk about crying as a talent, asking for what you need, and choosing to like yourself.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
Recommendations: Seven Counties Crisis and Information Center 502-589-4313
This week's Access Hour features the third pilot of a new program on Forward Radio, Community Control Now, co-hosted by Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee from the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression. Vincent and Michael are joined by Forward Radio's K.A. Owens for a discussion about the historical and current connections between the police and the Ku Klux Klan. White supremacy in the police informs the current demands for community control of the police. Learn more about the work of the Alliance at http://www.kentuckyalliance.org/
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.
If you like Benjamin Franklin, you'll love this week's show...and even if you don't like him, you might still love it! We unpack the concept known as the "Benjamin Franklin Effect" as a way of thinking about the relationship of social capital to our own motivations, attitudes and affinity for others. Sophistry or social savvy? Tune in to figure this all out with us! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
This week on Sustainability Now! we bring you another highlight from the annual conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the keynote with Ibram X. Kendi, author of the bestselling work, “How to Be an Antiracist.” In addition to being a bestselling author, Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, and a CBS News correspondent.
Kendi is the author of “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America,” which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, and “The Black Campus Movement,” which won the W.E.B. Du Bois Book Prize. He is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You,” a young adult remix of Stamped from the Beginning, co-authored with Jason Reynolds. He most recently authored the #1 Indie bestseller, “Antiracist Baby,” available as a board book and picture book for caretakers and little ones. On October 21st, 2020, Dr. Kendi was in conversation with Kimberly Smith of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Following the keynote, we hear a short treat - your host, Justin Mog, interviewed by his father, David Mog, about the origin of his environmental ethics.
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
Scott Miller shows us how to find Mars and constellations in the night sky this month. Then, there is another panel discussion about the important environmental bills being discussed in the Kentucky House and Senate this year. And how can scientists have an impact? This is a discussion with lobbyists/advocates Tom FitzGerald of the Kentucky Resources Council, and Lane Boldman and Randy Strobo of the Kentucky Conservation Committee.
This interview was conducted by Trent Garrison (President of the Kentucky Academy of Science) and Kaylynne Glover (President of the Kentuckians for Science Education) on March 3, 2021. The full-length video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr7ceALH1jw&t=351s
The Kentucky Resources Councel's link to legislation is: https://www.kyrc.org/news The KY Conservation Committee's link to legislation is: kyconservation.org/legislature-2021. The KY Academy of Science link to legislation is: www.kyscience.org/advocate_for_science.php The Kentuckians for Science Education website is: https://kyscied.wordpress.com/
'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadi…ef=page_internal
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA discusses basic dog training concepts - attention as currency and how to use management and incompatible behaviors to address unwanted behaviors.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones at the end of the week for a timely conversation about the state of public K-12 education in Louisville today. We bring you up to date on the problems posed by the impending reopening of in-person instruction and touch on a full suite of issues facing our local schools over the last year, including non-traditional instruction (NTI) and the digital divide, racial justice and student equity, student outcomes, physical plant equity, and the legislative session and its impact on public school education.
Joining co-hosts Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!) and Doug Lowry (Forward Radio community partner, Sowers of Justice Network) in the virtual studio are Dr. Chris Kolb and Aletha Fields. Aletha is a mother of two living children and 22-year veteran teacher in JCPS, teaching at Iroquois High School. Dr. Kolb is a current JCPS Board member & a proud graduate of Atherton High School (’94), a JCPS parent, an experienced educator, and a community leader with a track record of advocacy for children. He earned a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 2009. As a professor of anthropology and urban studies at Spalding University in downtown Louisville, he teaches and mentors hundreds of JCPS graduates.
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews David Hemson. David was born and raised in South Africa under Apartheid. David talks about the struggles against Apartheid, Steve Biko, and Union Organizing in South Africa. Recorded Friday March 5, 2021.
In this episode of We&You, Terrance and Brittany get to sit down with Commissioner Timothy Thomas with Kentucky Commission on Human Rights to discuss his path to becoming a key figure and source of hope in his community.
Read&Succeed | Ep 18 | Interior Chinatown (2020) | Charles Yu | 3-3-21 by FORward Radio
Sometimes it only takes a spark to start a fire. For writer and activist Farrah Alexander, the small flicker of an idea that eventually became her first book was her January 2017 participation in the historic Women's March in Washington DC. She encountered so many women who were emboldened to make change but weren’t sure how to channel their energies.
Farrah wrote her book titled "Raising the Resistance: A Mother’s Guide to Practical Activism" which gives suggestions on how to be a leader in your life and a model for change for your children. But the book is also witty and whimsical which makes it accessible to a wide audience.
Farrah has been a journalist and freelance writer whose articles have appeared in the Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, and BuzzFeed. Her work focuses on feminism, social justice, parenting, and politics. She is also a Jeremiah Fellow with Bend the Ark, a Jewish partnership for justice which aims to combat white supremacy and mobilize communities for social change.
In this episode, Farrah talks to us about how even as a child she was drawn to books with strong female characters like Amelia Bedelia, how she wants to make the ideas of feminism less academic and more accessible, why she feels essay writing can be a powerful tool for women to share their stories, and which item of her political memorabilia collection is her most cherished.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- Raising the Resistance: A Mother's Guide to Practical Activism by Farrah Alexander 2- Amelia Bedelia books by Peggy Parish 3- Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 4- The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters by Tom Nichols 5- A Promised Land by Barack Obama 6- Becoming by Michelle Obama 7- Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen
This week we are joined by Mandy Simpson, Director of Public Policy at Metro United Way. Mandy shares her experiences with grief in the two years since she lost her father. We also talk about dating on Hinge, anxiety, and making your therapist cry.
This week's Access Hour features the second pilot of a new program on Forward Radio, Community Control Now, co-hosted by Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee from the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression. Vincent and Michael discuss the racist history of policing in the U.S. and how it informs the current demands for community control of the police. Learn more about the work of the Alliance at http://www.kentuckyalliance.org/
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.
This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down for a chat about environmental anthropology with UofL Anthropology professor, Dr. Angela Storey. Her research examines the politics of the natural and built environment, with a focus on community activism and participatory processes of urban governance. She’s conducted research in Cape Town, South Africa to explore the politics of water, sanitation, and electricity infrastructures in informal settlements. At UofL, she’s headed a transdisciplinary project about community participation processes with Metro Louisville called “Learning how the Community Leads.”
For further reading, Angela recommends the books: "The River is in Us" by Elizabeth Hoover, and "Beyond the Big Ditch" by Ashley Carse.
More about Dr. Storey is available at https://louisville.edu/anthropology/about-us/angela-d-storey-phd
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
What are the important environmental bills being discussed in the Kentucky House and Senate this year? This is an interview with lobbyists/advocates Lane Boldman and Randy Strobo of the Kentucky Conservation Committee about pending Kentucky environmental legislation.
This interview was conducted by Trent Garrison, President of the Kentucky Academy of Science on Feb 25 2021. The full-length video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3khyHuCPYg&t=229s
The KY Conservation Committee's link to legislation is: https://kyconservation.org/legislature-2021. The KY Academy of Science link to legislation is: https://www.kyscience.org/advocate_for_science.php The Kentuckians for Science Education cooperated on this effort: https://kyscied.wordpress.com/
'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' 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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
We welcome Dr. David Johnson back to the show! David is a faculty member in the School of Public Health and Information Sciences and answered all of our pesky COVID and vaccination questions. We used the lens of critical thinking to check in with David about our own assumptions and COVID-related decision making, and he even asked us a few questions, too. David brings such thoughtfulness and good humor to a challenging, ever-changing pandemic context and we invite you to bask in the goodness. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Adrian Rowan, Louisville dog trainer who teaches Kentucky Humane Society's Virtual Positively Puppies class and Puppy Socials about proper puppy and dog socialization and how to work with some of the unique challenges we've faced during the pandemic.
Kentucky Humane Society Dog Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co
Jim Johnson and Jamie McMillin interview two experts on the situation in Guatemala, Stephen Kinzer and Jim Handy.
Jim Handy is currently the history department chair at the University of Saskatchewan. He is the recipient of College of Arts and Science, Humanities, Teaching Excellence Award, 2007. The Winner of the J.W. George Ivany Award for Internationalization, University of Saskatchewan, 2004. The author of Apostles of Inequality: Rural Poverty, Agrarian Capital and the Fairy Dust of Political Economy in Britain, 1760-1860. Revolución en el Área Rural; conflicto rural y reforma agraría en Guatemala, 1944-1954, Revolution in the Countryside: Rural Conflict and Agrarian Reform in Guatemala, 1944-1954, and Gift of the Devil: A History of Guatemala.
Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on five continents. His articles and books have led the Washington Post to place him "among the best in popular foreign policy storytelling” He is a Former Correspondent for the Boston Globe and New York Time. Dr. Kinzer was the New York times Bureau chief in Nicaragua From 1983 to 1989, and the Author of several books. He and Stephen Schlesinger, co-authored Bitter Fruit: The Untold Story of the American Coup in Guatemala. He also penned Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua, as well as The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute and Public Affairs at Brown University.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones at at the end of the week for a timely conversation about the situation in Myanmar after the February 1st military coup. Forward Radio programmer, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now), and co-host Doug Lowry from Forward Radio Community Partner, Sowers of Justice Network, are excited to sit down with four special guests. Joining us from Kentucky Refugee Ministries (http://kyrm.org) are Adrienne Eisenmenger (Family and Youth Services Manager / Program Leader) and Meagan Floyd (Youth Services Coordinator), along with Eh Nay Thaw, one of the Karen community leaders and a former refugee and ethnic minority from Burma who has been in the U.S. for 13 years, and former UofL Political Science student and Myanmar native David Lian, who has been here for six years. Learn more about his campaign at https://www.facebook.com/Save-Myanmar-Campaign-of-Kentucky-104835854976167
Learn more at https://www.justiceformyanmar.org/
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews retired librarian and veteran Mack Shaw. They discuss famous Black Literature as part of Black History Month. Recorded Friday February 26, 2021, 1PM.
Jim Johnson and Jamie McMililn interview Linda Green in today’s Solutions to Violence broadcast. It concerns the yearlong ethnographic study of the Mayans and the people of Guatemala. The study was conducted by our guest today the Anthropologist Linda Green. The struggle of the Guatemalan people under numerous dictators was often supported by the United States Central American policy and it is a compelling story. Today’s program is the second in a three part series on Guatemala.
Forward Radio founder, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, and proud community partner, Sowers of Justice Network, hosted this Third Thursday Forum for Black History Month featuring U of L professor and Louisville Association for Community Economics (LACE) board member Dr. Lisa Markowitz, LACE Board Chair Cassia Herron, Dr. Thomas Edison, Louisville Cooperative Grocery Board President, and ASALH President Barbara Boyd for a discussion of Collective Courage and the history of black collectives and how cooperatives can offer new solutions for West Louisville. We will explore the history of black resilience in the face of oppression and the opportunities to reclaim this legacy of cooperative enterprise in Louisville. More info about the Forum is at https://louisvillefor.org/2021/02/15/third-thursday-lunch-resumes-collective-courage/ Get involved in the Louisville Community Grocery at http://louisvillecommunitygrocery.com
Doctors Mike Flynn and Gene Shively talk about the administrative costs and profits undermining care in our profit driven healthcare system
February is Black History month and while we believe Black authors should be read any and all times of the year, this month can sometimes be the impetus readers need to help them discover new-to-them Black writers. Not only can you experience Black art through literature, you can see it in the theater where a play is brought to life and someone else’s reality is laid bare before the audience.
Our guest this week is Sidney Edwards, the new, young and vibrant director of the African American Theatre Studies program at the University of Louisville which includes both a minor and a graduate certificate. The University’s graduate certificate program is the only accredited program in the country for African American Theater. The unique thing about this program is its flexibility. It can be part of a graduate degree in theater or the certificate can be done separately and online; it’s perfect for professionals like teachers or community leaders who want to become more familiar with black culture and art as a whole.
Sidney talks about her journey to becoming a performer, a professor, and the head of the program. She tells us how the Battle of the Books program for school students in North Carolina sparked her competitiveness and love of reading as a child, how the subject matter for many plays written by black playwrights hasn’t changed that much in the last century even though the format has evolved, why theater jobs behind the curtain are a relatively untapped job area for African Americans, and why elementary and middle school students are some of the toughest audiences out there.
Books/Plays/Authors mentioned in this Episode: 1- A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry 2- August Wilson 3- Rachel by Angelina Weld Grimke 4- Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau 5- Lynn Nottage 6- Moonlight by Tarell Alvin McCraney 7- Choir Boys by Tarell Alvin McCraney 8- Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris 9- Brandon Jacob Jenkins 10- Nikkole Salter 11- Blood Line Rumba by John Chenault 12- The Round House by Louise Erdrich 13- There, There by Tommy Orange 14- Home by Sam Art Williams 15- A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston by Robyn Crawford 16- For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange 17- The Lost Man by Jane Harper 18- The Dry by Jane Harper 19- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston 20- Dust Tracks on the Road by Zora Neale Hurston 21- Maybe You Never Cry Again by Bernie Mac (audiobook) 22- The Decision by Kevin Hart (audiobook ) 23- Pryor Convictions by Richard Pryor (audiobook)
Shows mentioned-- 1- Bridgerton - Netflix 2- P-Valley (penned by black playwright Katori Hall)- Starz 3- Euphoria - HBO 4- Snow Piercer - TNT 5- Blind Spotting - movie
This week we are celebrating the 200th edition of Sustainability Now!, which has been coming to you every week since April 2017! Returning to the program to mark this special milestone with your host, Justin Mog, is Carolyn Waters, an environmental education researcher currently pursuing her PhD at Bellarmine University. We explore her studies into the JEDI training model for environmental educators (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and addressing the legacy of white supremacy in the U.S. environmental movement. But we also get an update on Carolyn’s tiny house project and her new shotgun house in the Clifton neighborhood, where she is engaging in her new “unintentionally intentional” community, tapping her maple trees for syrup, and exploring Joshua McFadden’s Six Season’s cookbook (https://www.joshuamcfadden.com/sixseasons).
Carolyn recommends these resources for going deeper: North American Association for Environmental Education (https://naaee.org/) Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (https://www.kaee.org/) Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission (https://heritage.ky.gov/aa-na/Pages/overview.aspx)
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Jaci Claxton, Licensed Veterinary Technician and Medical Services Supervisor for the Kentucky Humane Society. February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month. Jaci and Kait talk about proper dental care for dogs and cats, common questions and myths associated with our pet's dental care, and some basic training you can do to help you car=\for your pet's teeth.
Veterinary Oral Health Council www.VOHC.org
Kentucky Humane Society Dog Training Services Community Behavior Department 502-253-2883 behavior@kyhumane.org https://www.kyhumane.org/services/dog-training
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
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Listen to the landing of the Perseverance rover on the planet Mars, while J Scott Miller provides background about this ambitious NASA project. Then Dr. Gretchen Goldman of the Union of Concerned Scientists speaks on 'A Roadmap to Restoring Federal Science'.
Thanks to the Union of Concerned Scientists (https://www.ucsusa.org/about) for permission to broadcast this 'Got Science?' podcast (taped on Jan 26 2021): https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/restoring-federal-science
Here is everything about the Perseverance rover: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/
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.
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K.A. Owens interviews Dr. Bill Hamilton about the meaning of Black History Month 2021 in the context of what has happened in America in the past 12 month period. Learn more at https://www.middlepassageproject.org and https://www.facebook.com/MPCPMP/ Recorded Saturday February 20, 2021.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones at at the end of a snowy week for an inspring conversation about people's resistance to the fossil fuel build out. Joining Justin Mog (Sustainability Now) and co-host Doug Lowry from Forward Radio Community Partner, Sowers of Justice Network, is our special guest, Alice Melendez from Extinction Rebellion Kentucky (http://facebook.com/XRebelKY). Contact her at: xrebelky@protonmail.com
Alice is preparing to travel up to Minnesota in solidarity with the indigenous women and water-protectors who have issued a call for resistance to the building of Enbridge Line 3. There is a big week of action planned for March 8-15. #StopLine3
On March 31st, 18 banks have a $2.2 billion loan to Enbridge that is due for renewal. Those 18 banks must decide whether to continue funding Enbridge or to walk away from the colonial, white supremacist and toxic Line 3 pipeline. Also, with public and political support at an all time high following the recent shut down of the Keystone XL pipeline, we can capitalize on the moment and push the Federal Government to take similar action on DAPL & Line 3.
Learn more at https://www.stopline3.org Take action to support the struggle at https://linktr.ee/stopline3 Check out the new documentary documentary “Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance” at https://www.necessitythemovie.com
On Truth to Power each week, we gather Forward Radio programmers and friends to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the Commonwealth, 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 http://forwardradio.org
S to V interviews Dr. Evanthia Speliotis, Dottie and Bob Lockhart and Dr. Fred Sims concerning their service trips to Guatemala.
Bob and Dotti Lockhart are codirectors of the University of Bellarmine Guatemalan Service trip. Bob Lockhart is currently a Bellarmine Art Professor emeritus. Bob and Dotti Lockhart are co-founders of the Bellarmine Guatemalan Service Trip.
Dr. Fred Sims is currently a practicing dentist in Louisville, Kentucky. And a Louisville native. He graduate from Trinity HS, University of Ky undergrad BGS, University of Louisville School of Dentistry DMD. He is a Long time youth sports coach with over ten years coaching lacrosse at THS. His First trip to Guatemala was in 2018.
Dr. Evanthia Speliotis is a longtime participant in the Bellarmine Service trip. Dr. Speliotis has a PhD in Philosophy from Tulane University, and has taught in the Bellarmine University Philosophy department since 1995. She specializes in Ancient Greek Philosophy, Plato, Aristotle, Political Philosophy and Metaphysics. She served in the Peace Corps in Guatemala from 1982 to 1986. Dr. Speliotis became a participating member of the Guatemalan Bellarmine Service trip in the Fall of 2006.
This week we travel to Eastern Kentucky to the town of Morehead in our quest to explore cool independent bookstores in our region. Morehead is home to a little over 7,000 residents and Morehead State University. The university as well as the regional medical center in town give the community a diverse makeup. And it’s location inside Daniel Boone National Forest and the head of the Sheltowee Trace Trail make it a tempting destination for folks who like to hike, hunt, fish, and soak up nature.
Our guest, Susan Thomas, is a managing partner and owner of CoffeeTree Books and the Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop which have been a family business for over 20 years. It has morphed several times and is now housed in the town’s old single screen movie theater on Main Street. They have transformed the space to include a coffee shop in the old concession area, event space at the stage, and a business office in the old projector room, not to mention everything you would expect to see in a bookstore. But they have been creative with their space and have included a store within a store. CoffeeTree is also a destination for locals looking for supplies for fiber arts like knitting. They carry high quality yarns and classes for knitters. Susan is a knitter herself and wanted to offer products she used to have to travel over an hour to purchase. And while there weren’t initially many knitters in Morehead, Susan and others have nurtured a whole crop of townspeople anxious to learn and create.
Susan tells us why books and yarn aren’t the strangest store within a store concept in town, why she has an affinity for books about bees, and why moving back to her hometown after 16 years in Nashville is a decision she hasn’t once regretted.
Books mentioned in this episode: 1- The Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett 2- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 3- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 4- Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald 5- The Storied Life of A J Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 6- The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald 7- Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin 8- Outliers by Malcom Gladwell 9- The New One: Painfully True Stories From a Reluctant Dad by Mike Birbiglia and J. Hope Stein 10- The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr 11- We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker 12- Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston 13- Good Talk by Mira Jacob 14- Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia 15- The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage, and a Girl Saved by Bees by Meredith May 16- Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, A Short History of Herding, and the Art of Making Cheese by Brad Kessler 17- The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What To do About It by Michael E. Gerber
This week we are joined by Carly Phelps, who tells us about her struggles with depression and anxiety. We also talk about feeling unproductive, going off mood stabilizers, and experiencing the highs and lows of social media.
Hey critical thinkers! Is your thinking more expansive and open when you're bad-tempered? Research says: yes! Hmm. Brian and I examine some findings about mood and thinking habits in this show. We also share a newsy item about how organizations that focus on "deprogramming" domestic extremists and discuss their "thinking-based" approaches. And: Brian brings the jokes to save you from your grumpy mood! “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
In this episode, Terrance and Brittany continue their free-form discussions with a focus on fair housing and the latest Executive Order that supports sexual orientation and gender identity under the umbrella of sex as a protected class.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes you on a winter hike with Rebecca Minnick, Executive Director of the Louisville Nature Center. Located in the center of Louisville and adjacent to the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, the LNC offers nature and sustainability education, as well as an urban wilderness experience. The unique urban forest includes two miles of hiking trails through the 41 acre Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, and 30 acres of surrounding forest. The Nature Center and Preserve are located on an upland and floodplain forest that has over 180 species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants. It is also home to over 150 species of resident and migratory birds and other animals. The grounds include a Nature Play Area, a Bird Blind, a Rain Garden and a Sensory Garden that are home to butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects, and the center itself, which houses a few reptiles and amphibians, as well as other native wildlife specimens. Learn more at http://louisvillenaturecenter.org
Rebecca Minnick is a Louisville native who grew up exploring nature around her Clifton neighborhood and joined LNC in February 2018. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, both at nature centers and in schools. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Studies with focus on Environmental Education from Antioch University and a B.A. in Geology from Hanover College. Rebecca returned home to Louisville after spending almost 20 years in Maine. When not exploring the woods, Rebecca plays guitar and sings in a bluegrass/Americana band called The Song Sparrows. Her dog Hazel also loves to explore the woods, although not the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve!
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Karen Little, Executive Director of Alley Cat Advocates about community cats in Louisville, the people who care for them, and the incredible impact Alley Cat Advocates has had on the Louisville community. They also talk about the steps you can take to help keep your community cats safe and warm through the winter months.
Alley Cat Advocates www.AlleyCatAdvocates.org 502-634-8777
Louisville Metro Animal Services - Service Request 502-473-PETS (7387)
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co
What parts of the face are more important in recognizing emotions like happiness, sadness, fear or anger? How does age and gender affect our ability to perceive facial reflections of emotions? How do masks effect how people interpret our emotions, and what can we do about it?
Dr. Andrew Mienaltowski, a psychologist at Western Kentucky University, discusses his research on how we read other peoples faces
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This week's Access Hour features the first pilot of a new program on Forward Radio, Community Control Now, co-hosted by Vincent Gonzalez and Michael Tee from the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression. Vincent and Michael explain the history of the Black Panther Party and how it informs the current demands for community control of the police. Learn more about the work of the Alliance at http://www.kentuckyalliance.org/
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.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones at the end of an icy week to thaw out with a little conversation among Forward Radio programmers, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now), Lonnie Griesbaum (Backtracks), and Jeff Levy (Outbreak: The Science, Policy and Treatment of Coronavirus), along with Forward Radio Community Partner, Doug Lowry (Sowers of Justice) and our special guests, Jody Dahmer & Mariah Corso from Beargrass Thunder, a local organization dedicated to improving our environment and community here in Louisville. Jody has done great work in creating outdoor spaces (e.g., in alleyways) that are sustainable, artistic and wildlife friendly.
Today we discuss the updating of Louisville's Land Development Code and the tyranny of the 10" standard for plants in our "weed" ordinance. We highlight the negative implications of Metro’s Inspections, Permits & Licensing enforcement and the resulting air, soil, water, and noise pollution! Do we need a code enforcement ombudsman or community review board?
We also tackle the problem of evictions and houselessness as the city just cleared another downtown encampment at Injustice Square this week in the face of some of the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in years and an eviction crisis brought on by COVID. Learn more and chip in at https://louhomeless.org/
But it's never all bad news, and we also shine a light this week on the approval by Metro Council of an ordinance calling for Equity in all Metro Government Department Budgets: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/metro-council-approves-ordinance-calling-equity-all-metro-government-department-budgets ...And we look to cities like Paris, where Participatory Budgeting is bringing genuine democracy to the way tax dollars are invested: https://citymonitor.ai/government/civic-engagement/how-paris-participatory-budget-is-reinvigorating-democracy Learn more about Louisville’s pilot project with participatory budgeting at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/center-health-equity/our-money-our-voice
Learn more about Beargrass Thunder at http://beargrassthunder.com Check out the petition to amend the Land Development Code and Property Maintenance Code at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EXXNg1qb6Yu2So-0LnqFPXdE0f3PZK338CzIGf-CTP8/edit?usp=sharing Learn about the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative: http://www.ophi.info/
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 9m, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org
Drs. Mike Flynn and Gene Shively discuss treatments and access to care issues with Dr. Jeffrey Bumpous, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Chair Department of Otolaryngology
This coming Sunday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day, and we couldn’t pass up an opportunity to talk about the genre of romance.
If you are of a certain age, you may most associate romance novels with Fabio, the long-haired king of Romance novel covers. But romance is a very wide umbrella. There are historical romances like the books that inspired the Netflix series Bridgerton, classical romances (think Jane Austen books), and queer romances. Some romances are just about the emotional aspects of love, while others venture into the erotic beyond just a little kiss.
Our guest this week, Tiffany Reisz, is a Louisville-based erotic romance writer who started writing her first romance novel while a seminary student. She left seminary, though, to follow her love of writing and is now a USA Today bestselling author of over 28 books including the Original Sinners series and The Red. She has a dedicated fan base all over the world. I recently saw a FB fan club for her based in Italy.
Tiffany gives us a “romance for dummies” crash course on the differences between romance, erotica, and smut. She also talks about how her preference for fantasy books as a child morphed into writing a different kind of fantasy, why she doesn’t let preconceived notions against her genre bother her, and why being married to another writer is a “two heads are better than one” situation.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle 2- A Cricket in Times Square by George Selden 3- The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis 4- Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder 5- Star Trek: The Next Generation novels 6- Return of the Jedi (novelization) 7- Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice 8- Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice (series) 9- Sleeping Beauty series by Anne Rice 10- The Vintner's Luck by Elizabeth Knox 11- The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox 12- The Siren (The Original Sinners series) by Tiffany Reisz 13- Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey 14- Love Story by Erich Segal 15- The Story of O by Anne Desclos (pen name Pauline Reage') 16- The Chateau by Tiffany Reisz 17- The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz 18- The Red by Tiffany Reisz 19- The Bourbon Thief by Tiffany Reisz 20- The Pearl by Tiffany Reisz 21- The Auction by Tiffany Reisz 22- Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James 23- Nothing Lasts Forever (Die Hard) by Roderick Tharp 24- The Whisper Man by Alex North 25- The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans 26- Sea People: The Power of Polynesia by Christina Thompson 27- A Polar Affair by Lloyd Spencer Davis
This week we are joined by Sam Sims, who shares with us about her recent divorce and the impact it has had on her mental health. We talk about abusive relationships, depression, and the importance of strong support systems.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you highlights from the recently concluded 2021 Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC) Legislative Summit & Annual Meeting which was held virtually over three sessions in January. What we’ll hear today is Session 3 from January 29th, which put the spotlight on Kentucky’s renewable energy future and the potential compatibility of utility-scale solar with sustainable agriculture and land stewardship. This session was opened by Dr. Benjamin Knoll, KCC Board President, Lane Boldman, KCC Executive Director, and Randy Strobo, KCC Legislative Agent. They introduce special guests: - KY Rep. Mark Hart and Senator Reggie Thomas. - Matt Partymiller, of the Kentucky Solar Industries Association. The Kentucky Solar Industries Association represents businesses involved in the nation’s leader in new power generation - the solar industry. KYSEIA’s objective is to provide leadership and promote sound policy in the Commonwealth as our power sector enters the solar-age. - Carson Harkrader, CEO, Carolina Solar Energy. Carson leads Carolina Solar Energy’s business strategy, forging partnerships in new markets. She has recently guided the company into new projects in Kentucky and Western NC. Before joining CSE in 2012, she led teams at GE Energy on worldwide projects. She stepped up to lead the company in early 2018. She lives with her husband and son in Hillsborough, NC. - Michael Baute, Director of Regenerative Energy and Land Management for Silicon Ranch. Michael is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy and internal plans to establish Silicon Ranch as the industry leader in cost-effective regenerative land management. He is also responsible for conventional vegetation management and creates plans to transition the care of our land towards more holistic methods. Michael comes to Silicon Ranch with more than 15 years of diverse land management experience. From fighting wildfires in Alaska to holistically managing large-scale cattle and bison ranches in Colorado and Kentucky; from local food system innovation work in Fort Collins to grazing sheep on solar farms in Minnesota, Michael’s extensive boots-on-the ground experience is balanced by his formal education in Soil and Crop Sciences and his entrepreneurial background. - Plus local farmers Nat Colten and Kris O’Daniel.
Learn more about KCC and this year’s Summit at https://kyconservation.org/kcclegislative- summit-2021
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
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
Host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, talks to Tracey Hagan, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, and CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer) to discuss separation anxiety, the impact the pandemic has had on how our dogs feel about being left home alone, and what we can do to address and prevent separation distress in our dogs.
Pawsitive Purpose Dog Training and Behavior Tracey Hagan, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CSAT https://www.pawsitivepurposek9.com/
Malena DeMartini: We Are Experts in dogs with Separation Anxiety https://malenademartini.com/
The program airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Sunday at 12:30 pm and repeats every Monday at 7:30 am and every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co
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K.A. Owens interviews concerned citizen Mckenzie Eskridge about various issues of the day. Recorded Friday February 5, 2021.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather around the microphones at the start of Black History Month for a freewheeling conversation among Forward Radio programmers, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now) and Lonnie Griesbaum (Backtracks), along with Forward Radio Community Partner, Doug Lowry (Sowers of Justice). This week we cover Biden’s National Defense Authorization Act, COVID response, and the problems of government-funded private monopolies around vaccine R&D. That leads into a discussion of alternatives like the cooperative economics which helped sustain the black community through many challenging moments in our nation’s history. To mark Black History Month, the Louisville Community Grocery will be participating in the upcoming Third Thursday Forum on Collective Courage Thursday, February 18, 2021 from noon to 1pm. Find the link to register or watch live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/events/215498056786418/. We wrap up the show talking about Louisville’s new police review board and the black candidates who have announced their bids for Louisville’s next mayor.
Learn more about the Louisville Community Grocery at https://loufoodcoop.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/louisvillecommunitygrocery
Learn more about Cleveland’s inspiring Evergreen Cooperatives at https://www.evgoh.com
Check out the Sowers of Justice Network: https://www.facebook.com/SOJNLou/
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 9m, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather at the end of another long week for a conversation about the impacts of social media and the possibilities for regulating it. Forward Radio's Ruth Newman (Election Connection) welcomes guests Barry Zalph, Doug Lowry, and Victoria Strange for the conversation.
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 http://forwardradio.org
Jim Johnson and Jamie McMilllin interview Robin Wildman. Robin Wildman began to teach Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles of nonviolence in 2001 at Wakefield Elementary School and continued when she moved to Broad Rock Middle School in Peace Dale. Wakefield, Rhode Island, She worked with the South Kingstown Police Department and Bernard Lafayette Jr., a long-time civil rights activist who worked alongside King. And now, she teaches the strategies of teaching peace to other teachers at Broad Rock and in schools across in Rhode Island.
Celebrating Black History Month on Read&Succeed! Reviewing late Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Les Payne's riveting 2020 winner of the National Book Award for Nonfiction 'The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X', completed by his daughter and principle researcher Tamara Payne. The entire Payne family joins for discussion about the text, their late husband and father Les Payne, and most importantly Malcolm X himself courtesy of the GBH Forum Network and the Boston Public Library.
If you are listening to this podcast, you probably appreciate a good book. You can pick up a paperback or read a digital copy on your e-reader whenever you have spare time. But imagine if you didn’t have the ability to see the words on the page? Blindness doesn’t make a person any less of a book lover but it sure does make reading them more complicated.
We assumed that technology would make things easier for people with visual impairment, and while it can help, it can also complicate things. Even recording our podcast took on unique challenges when we realized that one of our guests wouldn’t be able to read the questions we sent in the same ways that our former sighted guests did. When there was a snafu with recording and we thought to text our guests, we had to remember that the text might have to then go to audio format. How long would that take? Was that immediate or was there a delay? Would the remote recording technology pick up not only our guest’s voice but also the voice dictation from the computer at the same time?
Though sighted, Carrie and I were definitely blind to some of the complications that life with visual impairment can mean when it comes to the world of reading.
Our guests this week, Gary Mudd and Jayma Hawkins, from the American Printing House for the Blind, generously recorded with us twice to work through complications. Gary, who became blind at the age of 12, has recently retired from his role as VP of Government and Community Affairs and Jayma is the National Prison Braille Director.
Gary and Jayma talk to us about how braille books are produced as well as many other products that help visually impaired students be successful, how braille production programs in prisons produce braille books for students but also create newfound skills and confidence in inmates, and how one blind mother’s desire to read books to her sighted children helped create the Braille Tales program in coordination with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Katie the Catsitter by Colleen A. F. Venable 2- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 3- Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani 4- Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
On this week's show, we sit down with Kumar Rashad, a candidate for Vice-President of the Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA).
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, sits down in communion with Unitarian Universalist Rev. Dawn Cooley, Executive Director of Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light (http://kentuckyipl.org). Kentucky IPL is a community of congregations, faith-based organizations, and individuals of faith responding to climate change as an ethical and moral issue, through advocacy, education, energy conservation, energy efficiency, stewardship, and the use and promotion of clean, renewable energy. Tune in and learn how Kentucky IPL has been working to mobilize a religious response to climate change and the social injustices it creates.
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
What stars & planets can be seen in the night sky this month? And how did ancient Australian star-mappers determine the location of modern highways? Can prosthetic arms be controlled with our minds? What are the prospects for scientists in the new Biden administration? Does the pandemic affect our reading habits? What can we do about it?
This week you will be hearing from J Scott Miller, Earthdate, Amanda Fuller, Kali Tackett, Anthony Fauci and Leslie Moise.
Here is the link to the Earthdate story: https://www.earthdate.org/aboriginal-star-maps
To Kali Tackett's KAS award: https://www.kyscience.org/2020_student_competition_winne.php
To the White House Press Conference: https://www.c-span.org/video/?508191-1/white-house-briefs-reporters-biden-administrations-pandemic-response
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Public-domain music is 'Meditating Beat' by Kevin Macleod at freepd.com.
This week we welcome State Representative Josie Raymond on to candidly discuss life at the capital in the Bluegrass State.
Hello, friends! This show is a fun one. Brian and I welcome our UofL colleague and IT professional Troy Plumer into the conversation. Troy has a passion for critical thinking (or CT, as he calls it) and shares with us his journey from growing up on a family farm in which critical thinking was essential, to his own growth in learning about, and embracing, critical thinking in his everyday life. Brian brings a joke, of course, and then takes us down a (productive) rabbit hole about the thinking process behind jokes and games.
“Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Former District Judge Sadiqa Reynolds was the first woman to lead the Louisville Urban League. Her work on jobs, justice, education health, and housing has garnered the attention and coverage of CNN, FOX News, the NY Times and other national media outlets. Reynolds was the first African American to clerk for the Kentucky Supreme Court, and also the first African American to serve Kentucky as Inspector General. She has also run a private practice handling criminal defense matters, and representing abused, neglected and dependent children. Reynolds was Louisville Magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year, the 2018 National Urban League Woman of Power and the Audrey Grievous Community Enrichment Award recipient. The National Bar Association also named her a Gertrude E. Rush Award recipient for her justice and advocacy work.
Join the Kentucky Humane Society every week as we answer your questions about dog and cat behavior, training, and special topics and events in the Louisville pet community. We are here to help the animals in our community and the people who love them. If you have a question or topic you’d like to know more about, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at http://www.facebook.com/kyhumane or behavior@kyhumane.org.
On our premier episode, host Kait Seyal, CPDT-KA, sits down with the Kentucky Humane Society's PR & Marketing Director, Andrea Blair, to discuss recent trends and the pandemic's influence on local animal shelters.
The original music in this episode is royalty-free and used with permission of the artist, JonJonJon Slater, www.JonJonJon.carrd.co
If you are a book lover, you are probably also a library lover. Those two things just go together, like peanut butter and jelly or Sherlock and Watson. Some book lovers not only visit their local libraries all the time, but they also visit libraries when they travel. Carrie, for example, checked out Maison de la litterature in Quebec City when she visited several years ago. It is cool to see what libraries in other places look and feel like.
Closer to home, there is a membership library in Cincinnati Ohio that would be well worth a stop if you find yourself in the Queen City. Our guest this week, Amy Hunter, is the programs and marketing manager at The Mercantile Library, one of only about 18 surviving membership libraries around the country. She gives a crash course in membership libraries that were invented by Benjamin Franklin before the rise of public libraries at the turn of the 20th century.
Amy talks to us about the unique history of the Mercantile library including some of the interesting rules that were imposed back at its inception in 1835, about the wide variety of speakers they have hosted from Ralph Waldo Emerson in the 1800s all the way to Margaret Atwood just a few years ago, and why many people consider the Mercantile a “steampunk” fantasy in library form.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Charlotte's Web/Stuart Little by E. B. White 2- Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 3- Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan 4- Sweet Taste of Liberty by W. Caleb McDaniel 5- Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld 6- Heavy by Kiese Lemon 7- Silver Sparrow/American Marriage by Tayari Jones 8- TigerLand by Will Haygood 9- The Book of Delights by Ross Gay 10- Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley 11- Meet Me at the Museum: A Novel by Ann Youngson 12- The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott
This week we are joined by the lovely Nadia Jarfi, friend of the show and Community Manager at Story Louisville. We talk about relocation, relationships, seasonal depression, and social anxiety.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
Recommendations: storylouisville.com
Terrance and Brittany team up for a stream-of-conscious discussion on free speech and constitutional rights. Hold onto your collars, and let us know your thoughts @humanrightsKY on Twitter.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, shares one of his favorite moments of the year just past. Back on October 22nd, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) featured as their 2020 keynote speaker the amazing Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. She tours widely and has been featured on NPR's On Being with Krista Tippett and in 2015 addressed the general assembly of the United Nations on the topic of "Healing Our Relationship with Nature."
Kimmerer lives in Syracuse, New York, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. She was interviewed by Erika Bailey-Johnson, Sustainability Director at Bemidji State University in Minnesota.
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
If you want to reduce fossil fuels, then reduce fossil fuels. We need to do a lot of that.
But don't assume that adding layers of "clean energy" is going to reduce fossil fuel usage.
If you want to reduce fossil fuels, then reduce fossil fuels. We need to do a lot of that.
But don't assume that adding layers of "clean energy" is going to reduce fossil fuel usage.
We take an irreverent look at Des Moines Iowa's clean energy plan.
Here is a state that is overrun with Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), which generate greenhouse gases in hundreds of ways. But the Des Moines clean energy plan does not talk about that. It only advances plans for buying industrial products from heavy polluters.
We take an irreverent look at Des Moines Iowa's clean energy plan.
Here is a state that is overrun with Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), which generate greenhouse gases in hundreds of ways. But the Des Moines clean energy plan does not talk about that. It only advances plans for buying industrial products from heavy polluters.
Two undergraduate students who recently won conference awards from the Kentucky Academy of Science talk about their research on tree buttressing (Erin Carleton, NKU) and novel ways to monitor stream contamination (Samuel Kessler, UL). The show ends with Professor J Scott Miller commenting about sea level rise.
Thanks to Amanda Fuller (KAS) for the student interviews: https://www.kyscience.org/2020_student_competition_winne.php
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Music ('Positive and Fun') is by Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.com.
What YOU thinking about? This week's show looks at research about how we can boost our mental health by accepting--instead of suppressing--negative feelings. We explore how critical thinking can offer tools to help you process and make sense of your feelings and experiences. Brian brings all the jokes and some juicy critical thinking news tidbits. “Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Save Our Schools with Dear JCPS | Chris Tobe and Randy Wieck | Jan. 21, 2021 by FORward Radio
K.A. Owens interviews Michael T., writer, actor, playwright and activist. They discuss the Inauguration in Washington, D.C. and the first days of the Biden/Harris administration. Recorded Thursday January 21, 2021.
Dylan Holland, long-time friend and cohost of Horrorble Podcast, joins us on the show this week. We talk about bipolar, introversion, career changes, and Emory's childhood fear of the toilet.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
Recommendations: http://www.horrorblepodcast.com/
Our guest this week, Danica Novgorodoff, is a writer, graphic novelist, and illustrator who has written 3 of her own graphic novels but her work has received some extra special attention recently. She is the illustrator of the new graphic novel edition of Jason Reynolds’ award winning young adult novel Long Way Down. She believes she was chosen for the book partly because of her special use of watercolors as a medium for graphic art, which gives the work an ephemeral feel.
Besides this project, she is also in the process of writing a graphic novel on climate change, several children’s books, as well as essays and illustrating a cookbook with a James Beard award winning cookbook author. And did I mention she has a 3 year old and a one year old? As well as working at home during a pandemic? We need to give this artist and mother a medal... or at least a glass of wine and an hour to herself.
Danica talks to us about what steps she takes to adapt a book into a graphic novel, how becoming a mother totally changed her thoughts on how to write and illustrate a good children’s book, and how the pandemic hastened her family’s move away from Brooklyn back to some of her roots in Kentucky.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 2- My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George 3- Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell 4- Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George 5- Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware 6- Long Way Down (graphic novel) by Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff 7- A Late Freeze by Danica Novgorodoff 8- The Undertaking of Lily Chen by Danica Novgorodoff 9- Refresh, Refresh by Danica Novgorodoff 10- Slow Storm by Danica Novgorodoff 11- Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast 12- What I Hate from A to Z by Roz Chast 13- The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humbolt's New World by Andrew Wulf 14- The Passage to Cosmos: Alexander von Humbolt and the Shaping of America by Laura Dassow Walls 15- Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine 16- Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier
On January 16, 2021, President Joe Biden introduced his picks for science advisors to the White House. Meet Drs. Eric Lander, Alondra Nelson, Frances Arnold and Maria Zuber. For the first time, there will be a scientist on the President's Cabinet! Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris finishes the show.
The full press conference can be viewed here: https://www.c-span.org/video/?508044-1/president-elect-biden-introduces-white-house-science-team
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On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues his series of conversations with fellow Kentuckians who have served their country and the world in the U.S. Peace Corps. Today we hear from Patrick Erdley, a Louisville native who served in Bulgaria as a Youth Development Volunteer from 2006-2008. He fell in love with Bulgaria and a Bulgarian and returned to the country from 2009-2012. During that time he co-wrote Bulgaria - Other Places Travel Guide (https://books.google.com/books/about/Bulgaria_Other_Places_Travel_Guide.html?id=fQ8vWih-rqwC) and he also wrote a blog about riding public transportation in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia (https://sofiapublictransport.wordpress.com/).
After returning to the U.S. and the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, Patrick was able to sponsor his fiancé Todor to come to the US. He was the first Bulgarian to be sponsored for a K1 visa to the US in a same sex relationship. Now Patrick is back in Louisville working as the Program Engagement Manager for Big Brothers, Big Sisters (http://bbbsky.org).
Here are some links to other resources Patrick mentioned: UofL Photo Archives: https://library.louisville.edu/archives/photo Garth Greenwell's book What Belongs to You: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374288228
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 the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather after another momentous week in our nation’s political history for a freewheeling conversation among Forward Radio programmers, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now), Hart Hagan (The Climate Report), Jeanette Westbrook (The Human Factor), and Jeff Levy (Outbreak: The Science, Policy, and Treatment of Coronavirus)! This week we cover everything from Trump’s removal from social media and the role to corporate power in our modern media landscape; to the impending indictment of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder over the manufactured water crisis in Flint; to the new clean energy plan passed unanimously through the Des Moines, Iowa city council on Monday (https://insideclimatenews.org/news/14012021/inside-clean-energy-des-moines-clean-energy-goal/)
Check out some truth telling from Greg Palast at https://www.gregpalast.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 Saturday at 11am, Sunday at 4pm, and Monday at 2pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Marc Murphy-lawyer-former Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney- former Military Officer-Editorial Cartoonist for the Courier Journal and one of the leader organizers of the March from the East End of Louisville, KY to Jefferson Square Park in support of Breonna Taylor. They discuss the insurrection by White Domestic Terrorists in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday January 6, 2021. Recorded Friday January 15, 2021, 12 Noon.
This show provides some comic relief with jokes (and our CT analysis), and a discussion of critical thinking items in the news. In one article, we consider a Forbes piece in which higher education takes the hit for not teaching leaders in D.C. to be critical thinkers with sound characters, thus leading to recent disastrous events at the Capitol. We also look at emerging research about where the risks of COVID really are in your everyday life. Spoiler alert: you are much more likely to get COVID from disease particles in the air around you than from "infected" surfaces; some important new findings to share to help you think about your day to day choices. Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
This week's show offers some new material for a new year! Back by popular demand, Brian brings on the jokes! We also share some critical thinking newsy items (check out one posted in comments below) and we spend a good chunk of the show discussing Arthur Brooks' article on the research behind resolutions (what helps us keep them!) and his recommendations on what really brings us happiness (spoiler alert: gratitude is one of them) and easy ways for cultivating them in our lives. Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
Nina Koevoets has been studying nonviolence and conflict resolution for more than a decade. She's a peace education trainer and together with Veronica Pelicaric, published by Pace e Bene (Encouraging Peace) in October 2019. Since 2015 she has been implementing her own training program, developing it's content, raising funding, and recruiting participants. The program includes conflict resolution skills, nonviolent communication skills, and tools for organizing nonviolent actions and campaigns. Being from The Netherlands, she cooperates with a Dutch NGO Foundation for Active Nonviolence, but has called her own initiative “Peace Power”.
Read&Succeed | Ep 16 | Joe Hardwick | A Song for a New Day (2019) | Pinsker | 1-13-21 by FORward Radio
***Listeners, this week we have our last replay episode before we start back with Season 4 next week with an all new group of fascinating bookish guests. We’ve been recording over the hiatus, and we are excited to introduce you to more book lovers in just a few more days.
Our rebroadcast this week is from Season 3, episode 58 with Clare Wallace, the executive director of South Louisville Community Ministries which also runs The Rosewater bookstore in coordination with The BookWorks. The community bookstore opened just as COVID was hitting the city in the spring of 2020, and it took several months for them (and everyone) to figure out the new normal.
but they are up and running with regular hours, a really great selection of books, and gift items made by artisans in the neighborhood. Located on South 3rd Street, The Rosewater’s regular hours are:
Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 - 4:00 Friday & Saturday, 10:00 - 6:00 Sunday, 10:00 - 3:00
It also offers mystery bags. Book lovers can complete a Google Form and request books from a certain genre. If you’re like me and spend way too much time in the house, something as simple as a mystery bag of books you can pick up curbside is the kind of excitement I’m down for in 2021. _____________
This past weekend many people recognized Independent Bookstore Day, a day to be extra appreciative of their local bookstores and booksellers that give booklovers all the feels. Everyone loves a bookstore, don’t they?
Our guest today certainly does. When Clare Wallace visits a new place, she always looks for the closest used bookstore. This gave her the idea to open The Rosewater, aptly named after her favorite Kurt Vonnegut book, which she envisions as a comforting living room for everybody. Clare is the executive director of South Louisville Community Ministries, a nonprofit that provides emergency assistance for residents of South Louisville facing crisis, and she was looking for a visible way to do outreach in the neighborhood. The bookstore serves several purposes; to create a warm community space, to bring life to parts of the neighborhood that have seen hard times, to provide transitional employment for residents in crisis, and to offer a service that the neighbors want!
Clare grew up in a house filled with hundreds of books with a mother who worked for a publisher but her favorites were those that explored other worlds. After Clare left college, she literally went around the world working in international development and as a Peace Corps volunteer. When she settled in Louisville, she chose to land in the most diverse part of the city which is filled with a wide variety of different ethnicities and income levels; Clare works to bring people together in her adopted hometown.
Clare tells us how The Rosewater is pivoting from traditional retail sales to creative services like mystery book boxes delivered to your door due to Covid, why creating a comforting community space for the neighborhood is important to her, and how learning to deal with failure is a skill she learned abroad that helps her create new projects today.
Books Discussed in this Episode:
1- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle 2- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 3- East of Eden by John Steinbeck 4- Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 5- Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky 6- God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut 7- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver 8- Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 9- The Lost Queen by Signe Pike 10- The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights by John Steinbeck 11- Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown 12- This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki 13- My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris 14- New Kid by Jerry Craft 15- The Watchman by Alan Moore 16- Saga by Brian K. Vaughan 17- American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Brittany Pike joins us this week to talk about agoraphobia, the panic disorder that used to limit her ability to leave town and even to leave the house. We learn about her coping strategies and daily practices that keep her anxiety under control. We also discover why no one should mess with Brittany at a bar. In other news, Emory is now a cat man and Lizzy is dying for a cigarette.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas
Recommendations: Badass Ways to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks by Geert Verschaeve
In this episode, Terrance and Brittany discuss current events and their correlations with past our nation's history of race and equity.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you a preview of the Kentucky Conservation Committee’s (KCC) annual Legislative Summit which kicks off this Friday 1/15/21. KCC Director, Lane Boldman joins us in studio along with Misty Boos, Executive Director of Wild Virginia (http://wildvirginia.org) to talk about their recent success passing a Wildlife Corridor Action Plan bill through the Virginia legislature in 2020. Misty will be a featured speaker during the second session of KCC's 2021 Legislative Summit, which will be free and virtual this year, and held over three consecutive Fridays, January 15th, 22nd and 29th from 11am-12:30pm. Learn more and register for the free Summit at http://kyconservation.org
These informative sessions will include a broad look at anticipated topics during the 2021 General Assembly, an overview of timely conservation issues, basic training on citizen lobbying, how to navigate the session during the pandemic, and an overview of environmental legislation filed to date. The schedule is as follows: Session 1: (Jan. 15th) General Assembly Overview, Citizen Lobbying, Civic Engagement Skills Presenters: KCC’s President Dr. Benjamin Knoll, KCC’s legislative team, (Lane Boldman, Randy Strobo) plus allies from Ky. Resources Council (Tom FitzGerald), and state lawmakers. Session 2: (Jan. 22nd) Land Conservation and Biodiversity issues Presenters: This session will include representatives on initiatives to support wildland corridors, plus allies who successfully passed a wildland infrastructure legislation in Virginia. This session will also include representatives from Kentucky land conservation groups and state lawmakers. Anticipated guests include Senator Robin Webb, Senator Jimmy Higdon, Greg Abernathy of the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust, Susan Holmes from The Wildlands Network, and Misty Boos from Wild Virginia. Session 3: (Jan. 29th) Clean Energy and Climate Change Issues Presenters: This session will include representatives from solar development companies, farmland preservation groups, and state lawmakers.
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
Michael Moore's movie "Planet of the Humans" received ten million views on YouTube, but also faced a barrage of criticism.
The following is a partial list of negative reviews. Please read the following list and consider whether the movie might have touched a nerve, and why. Is it possible the movie is that bad? Or maybe it strikes too close to the truth.
Planet of the humans: A reheated mess of lazy, old myths 6 Reasons Why “Planet of the Humans” is a Disaster of Misinformation 10 Reasons « Planet of the Humans » Gets Everything Wrong on Climate Why “Planet of the Humans” is crap Michael Moore produced a film about climate change that’s a gift to Big Oil A Bomb in the Center of the Climate Movement’: Michael Moore Damages Our Most Important Goal POTH Traffics in Myths, Errors, and Dangerous Misdirection If You Care About Climate Action, Don’t Watch POTH
Planet of the Humans is a documentary produced by Michael Moore. It has caused quite a stir since its release in April of 2020. The critics are misrepresenting the movie and acting more than a little childish. Meanwhile the Wall Street firms that stand to make a profit from so called clean and renewable energy are enjoying greenwashed images by associating themselves with Bill McKibben, Naomi Klein and other big name environmentalists.
But what does the movie really say? What are the critics really saying? And can we have a rational discussion about this movie?
To be frank, it's not about a movie. It's about how people have reacted to the movie and what their reaction reveals about their true priorities.
The Climate Report calls for critical thinking among climate activists. Unfortunately, most environmentalists and the public have been sold the idea that if something is labeled "clean and renewable energy" then it is all good all the time. But we need to look at the true impact of so-called clean energy, not least of all the impact of lithium mining.
Like all mining, lithium mining has a dramatic impact on the landscapes from which the metal originates, notably Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather after one of the most momentous weeks in our nation’s political history for a freewheeling conversation among Forward Radio programmers, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now), Hart Hagan (The Climate Report), Jeanette Westbrook (The Human Factor), and joining us for the first time to help us talk about our feelings, Lizzy Caraway (Two Nuts in a Pod)! Join us as we reflect on the week’s unprecedented headlines, but also touch on some topics you may not have on your radar such as overcoming addiction; Human Trafficking Awareness Month (https://pathcoalitionofky.org/); the UK’s decision not to extradite WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, to the U.S.; and the anniversary of the January 2014 West Virginia water pollution crisis depicted in the documentary “What Lies Upstream” (https://www.pbs.org/whatliesupstream).
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 http://forwardradio.org
K.A. Owens interviews Kyle Ellison. Mr. Ellison is an expert in the history of Kentucky prisons. Recorded Friday January 8, 2021.
This week we wanted to revisit an interview we did with Cassie Chambers.
Ron Howard’s movie adaptation of J. D. Vance’s memoir Hillbilly Elegy starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close has sparked quite a debate bordering on controversy in America this fall about Vance’s assertion as to the motivations and plight of Appalachian people. Many authors from this region have wanted to push back on that a bit to show that Appalachia is complex and not merely a place to rise above.
We welcomed Cassie Chambers as a guest back in March 2020, just as Covid was starting to hit this country in full force. Her memoir HIll Women was written as a response in her own way to Vance’s memoir; about a different view of the Appalachian experience from a woman’s perspective. Cassie’s had some more exciting news in 2020 as she went on to win a seat on the Lousiville Metro City Council as well as becoming a visiting professor at the University of Louisville School of Law.
**Our guest today grew up in poverty in eastern Kentucky, but attended Yale and Harvard, received her law degree, and came back to Kentucky to work for the Legal Aid Society, helping at-risk women in her home state. Cassie Chambers has also written a memoir, called Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains, about life and culture in Owsley County through the lens of three generations of women in her own family.
Her book came out in January of this year. Newsweek has named it a must-read book to savor this Spring, and Publisher’s Weekly called it a “passionate memoir”.
Cassie talks to us about her favorite book series from childhood that she still rereads as an adult, why she felt the women of Appalachia specifically need their stories told and what compelled her to write it, and why she thinks more women don’t run for office and why that needs to change.
Books mentioned: 1- Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery 2- Castaway: Poems For Our Time by Naomi Shihab Nye 3- Walkable City by Jeff Speck 4- Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith 5- The Wonder by Emma Donoghue 6- Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers
In this solo episode, we catch up on Lizzy's new treatment plan and Emory's major life changes. We chat about supportive group texts, appreciating the good days, and coping with the prolonged trauma of COVID. We also talk about boundaries in relationships and why Emory loves winter.
Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, goes LIVE to talk about New Year’s Resolutions and green solutions for cleaning up after the holidays with two friends from the Louisville Sustainability Council, Julia Murray (Program Coordinator) and Ellen Trahan (Board Chair). Join us to learn how to give your old Christmas tree a new life as either mulch or fish habitat, how to make a pledge and get connected with helpful resources through the LSC’s Do Something Green campaign, how to get up to $2500 for your community climate change project through the LSC’s new Microgrant Program, and what’s in store for Green Drinks, Green Convenes, and the annual Summit in 2021!
Learn more at http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org Email Julia at programs@louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org
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
What interesting objects are in the night sky this month? J Scott Miller will fill you in. Then Dave Robinson describes a unique fast radio burst just detected in the cosmos. This one produces a pattern. The airborne SOFIA telescope is introduced, and Scott describes how it was recently used to confirm the existence of water on our moon.
The show ends with information about a free, online discussion of racism, sexism and colonialism in the sciences, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tainted-knowledge-reconciling-the-scientific-fields-problematic-past-tickets-132336495019.
The NASA video about SOFIA can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5z6fZKOtP4
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.
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Climate Change is just a symptom of a much deeper problem. Climate change is a symptom of a politic0-economic system and a ruling elite that cares nothing for people or the planet. Unfortunately, this ruling elite has been successful in capturing the hearts and minds of some of our most famous environmentalists. But you can be immune to the seductions of Wall Street if you will but understand how nature works and that climate change results from an assault on nature. The solution is to support our natural world meaningfully, not just decarbonize.
This week's Covid Relief Bill was a disappointment to those who wanted to the bill to be about Covid Relief, not a pork barrel deal for Big Business and the Military Industrial Complex. Here are the details.
Also, if we are going to win the fight for a stable climate, we need to demand that CARING for others be the number one priority of our public policy.
The proposals in these episodes are derived from the DSA's Ecosocialist Green New Deal -- Is there another kind? Some of these ideas are local in nature and specific to Louisville.
Some people blame our climate woes on capitalism, and I agree. But capitalism means different things to different people. It think it's more helpful to characterize our politico-economic system as a plutocracy, the rule of the rich. It's the golden rule. Whoever has the gold makes the rules. This is, of course, just the opposite of democracy, equality and freedom.
Most of us across the political spectrum recognize that government probably should not micromanage our lives, our communities or our businesses. However, government emphatically should occupy the commanding heights in every sector of the economy. That's what justice looks like.
Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are among the worst corporate citizens and among the worst emitters of carbon, methane and nitrous oxide. We would do well to take a hard look, and then resolve to restructure our food system to favor small, local organic family farms.
We Americans are supposed to be free, but we really don't have a lot of control over our time. This is partly because we don't have a lot of control over our family budgets. Let's look at major public policy items that impact the family budget and explore how we might unburden ourselves.
Ronald Reagan is the patron saint of "conservative" politics. But have his actions or his ideas stood the test of time. Specifically, was his war on Nicaragua necessary, or ethical, or legal? Empire is the most unethical enterprise in history, and we will not survive if we continue on this trajectory. It is sometimes helpful to have a few decades of perspective. So let's look at what Reagan had to say on May 9, 1984.
Fracking is only the most destructive of all the methods of fossil fuel extraction. But it is worthy of study because is recent and it is widespread. Plus, it is local. Therefore, it can be outlawed locally.
If we continue to make war, we can kiss our climate good bye, along with the rest of the natural world. The Vietnam War is only the most despicable US sponsored genocide in my lifetime. And the power elites continue to be in complete denial about it, while systematically indoctrinating generations of students and media consumers.
Solar panels and windmills are sexy, but regenerative farming is a higher priority. For one thing, no other industry in the world is so aggressively making war on nature than our industrial food system. There is a better way. Let’s call it regenerative farming.
The Climate Report exists to help you separate rhetoric from reality and truth from fiction. As such, let's distinguish between false solutions and real solutions. Biden's Climate Plan contains a number of distractions which are at best mid-level priorities, while ignoring items of real urgency, like an end to fracking and timber removal on public lands.
This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather at the start of a new year for a freewheeling conversation among Forward Radio programmers, Hart Hagan (The Climate Report), Lonnie Griesbaum (Backtracks), Jeanette Westbrook (The Human Factor), and Justin Mog (Sustainability Now!). Join us as we reflect on the year past and the year ahead, with conversations about economic justice, human trafficking, Medicare for all, climate change, sustainability, and the shifting media landscape.
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 Saturday at 11am, Sunday at 4pm, and Monday at 2pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org
Mark Steiner is co-founder and director of Cultivating Connections, a Louisville non-profit focused on “nurturing and celebrating our connections with each other and our world.” He has been facilitating classes, workshops, and other presentations on Environmental Spirituality, the Universe Story, and the Work That Reconnects (for which he serves as an official facilitator) since 1992.
Mark has worked extensively with The Festival of Faiths, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light and the Peace Education Program. He is the cofounder of PeaceCasters an ongoing youth program focused on leadership development and using social media for social change. In addition, Mark serves as an adult advisor for the Kentucky Youth Climate Strike, President of the Louisville Earth Walk, and a member of the coordinating team for Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice.
This show wraps up 2020 and welcomes 2021 with a discussion about a new movie about high school kids and their coach overcoming the odds to become national chess champs (based on a true story). We interview Brian's friend Dr. Bill Smith who is a chess expert and connect the dots between chess and critical thinking and connect this movie to the popular Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit Critical Thinking for Everyone" airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm and forwardradio.org, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Thursday at 5 pm EST and repeats Thursday at midnight and Friday at 11 am. Please listen live at www.forwardradio.org/. Find us on Facebook at "Critical Thinking for Everyone". Our music is by Bensound, and it is free and available to anyone to use--www.bensound.com/
2020 has been one for the books, hasn’t it. See my pun there? A worldwide pandemic, a truly historic election, racial unrest, murder hornets, shortages of toilet paper, and massive fires in California are just a few weird things that happened this year; we all took solace where we could. For book lovers like us, it usually meant a book but could also include new hobbies like puzzles and baking for me, crocheting for Carrie, and wine for the both of us.
For this last episode of 2020, Carrie and I decided to talk about some notable books that we didn’t have a chance to talk about during the year and also take a look forward to 2021 to some books we are anxious to read.
Technology has really been messing with us at the end of 2020. Several pieces we recorded didn’t work, or disappeared, or just plain sucked. Anything that could go wrong did. So we had to get creative with this episode. And like many things about 2020, that creativity to do something different sometimes makes something better. I hope in this case this episode is better than the one we started with before the gremlins inside our computer got a hold of it.
We will be taking a few weeks off. While we are gone, we will re-play some older episodes that we think deserve another listen. Then we will be back January 13 with all new episodes with cool interesting people who are book lovers too.
Books mentioned-- 1- A Polar Affair: Antartica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Love Lives of Penguins by Lloyd Spencer Davis 2- Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley 3- Nothing is Wrong and Here is Why by Alexandra Petri 4- Shirley: A Novel by Susan Scarf Merrell / The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson 5- The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill 6- The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia by Emma Copley Eisenberg 7- Boom by Mark Haddon 8- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 9- The One and Only Ivan /The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 10- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds 11- Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John Kaag 12- Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn 13- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 14- Eat a Peach by David Chang 15- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 16- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson 17- The Stone Sky (Brokem Earth #3) by NK Jemisin 18- This Close to OK by Leesa Cross-Smith 19- The Whisper Man by Alex North 20- Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia 21- Lakewood by Megan Giddings
Perks Guests' Recommendations-- 1- Brave(ish): A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist by Margaret Davis Ghielmetti (Anita Martin recommends) 2- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Diane Neu recommends) 3- Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron (Tamika recommends) 4- Maurice by EM Forster (Tabby Pawlitzki recommends) 5- The Never Game by Jeffery Dever (Robin Weiss recommends) 6- Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (Mindy Jett recommends) 7- Protection Spell by Jennifer Givhan (Robert Eric Shoemaker recommends) 8- Writers and Lovers by Lily King (Ellen Birkett Morris recommends) 9- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Anne Baker recommends) 10- Winter's Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher (Niamh Lutes recommends) 11- Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Katy Yocom recommends) 12- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Tricia Taylor recommends) 13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (Jennie Mulhall recommends) 14- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Kim Vidrine recommends) 15- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Holly Mcarthur recommends) 16- Winter Loon by Susan Bernhard (Bobi Conn recommends) 17- It All Comes Back to You by Beth Duke (Kim Esposito recommends) 18- Children of Blood and Bone by Toni Adeyemi (Deedee Cummings recommends) 19- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Amy Miller recommends) 20- The Ice Storm by Rick Moody (Andrew Shaffer recommends)
This Christmas Day 2020 Special features Christmas songs from past Louisville Chorus concerts, along with commentary by Dan Spurlock, longtime Music Director of the Louisville Chorus.
The Climate Report exists to help us solve the problem of climate change. We must solve this problem while also figure out how to free the people, many of them children, who are enslaved in industries that supply the vital components to our technologies.
The Climate Report exists to help us solve the problem of climate change. Unfortunately, some people want us to focus narrowly on carbon, and forget the larger biosphere.
The Climate Report exists to help us solve the problem of climate change. Unfortunately, there are people out there that want to sell us a quick fix. And plenty of Wall Street and Silicon Valley firms want to get rich selling us these pseudo-solutions.
The Climate Report exists to help us figure out how to solve the problem of climate change. Hint: Conformity and Sanity are two different things. Also, let's look at what Joe Biden has to say about climate change and its solutions.
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues his 2020 retrospective with a look back at the November 14th annual Chapter meeting of the Kentucky Sierra Club which featured a talk by Dr. Carolyn Finney, author of "Black Faces, White Spaces.” Dr. Finney is a storyteller, author and a cultural geographer. The aim of her work is to develop greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, to challenge media outlets on their representation of difference, and to increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmental issues and determine policy and action.
Carolyn is grounded in both artistic and intellectual ways of knowing - she pursed an acting career for eleven years, but five years of backpacking trips through Africa and Asia, and living in Nepal changed the course of her life. Motivated by these experiences, Carolyn returned to school after a 15-year absence to complete a B.A., M.A. (both of these degrees focused on gender and environmental issues in Kenya and Nepal, respectively) and Ph.D. (which focused on African Americans and environmental issues in the U.S.) She has been a Fulbright Scholar, a Canon National Parks Science Scholar and received a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Studies.
Learn more about Dr. Finney at https://www.carolynfinney.com More information about the Kentucky Sierra Club is at https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky
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
Hear about potential White House interference with the work of COVID-19 scientists at the CDC. Then, our interview continues with two Duke University researchers who have recently developed a simple, low-cost technique for assessing the ability of different face masks to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. We talk to Drs. Eric Westman and Martin Fischer about how they compared 14 different masks for their efficacy in reducing respiratory droplets.
Their article was published in the September 2, 2020 issue of 'Science Advances': advances.sciencemag.org/content/6/36/eabd3083
Thanks to Ruth Newman for facilitating this interview.
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.
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Councilwoman Jessica Green began serving as District 1 Councilwoman on January 1, 2015. She is a lifelong resident of the district. IN 2020, she serves as Chair of Metro Council’s Public Safety Committee and as a member of the Community Affairs, Health & Education Committee. During her tenure on the Metro Council, Councilwoman Green has made public safety one of her top priorities. Jessica Green graduated from Central high School in 1999 as Class Valedictorian. She graduated from Spelman College, 2003 and was both Freshman and Senior Class President. She graduated from the UK College of Law 2008 and was a Faculty Cup recipient
British author Charles Dickens' 1843 holiday classic about the power of the Christmas Spirit(s) to melt even the coldest hearts Christmas past, Christmas present, and even Christmas yet to come. Great discussion with Dr. Diane Calhoun-French, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Jefferson Community & Technical College and Dickens scholar about Mr. Dickens' own literary and life transformations around the time the text was published.
There is a saying, “If you want a happy ending, read a cookbook”. Our guest, Laura Lucchese, is in a book club that always ends well because her group reads and then produces a group meal from cookbooks.
James Beard, the great culinary expert said, food is our common ground, a universal experience. In our mind, to bring books and food together is a match made in heaven.
Laura tells us how many cookbooks have a narrative story just like a traditional book, why cooking from a cuisine outside your own encourages discussion, and how modern cookbooks offer a different philosophy to entertaining that diverges from the older well-known cookbook authors like Martha Stewart.
Books mentioned in this episode: 1- Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden and Martha Holmberg 2- How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman 3- Smitten Kitchens Cookbook by Deb Perelman 4- Dining In by Alison Roman 5- Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman 6- Indianish by Priya Krishna 7- Bottom of the Pot by Naz Deravian 8- Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee 9- Smoke and Pickles by Edward Lee 10- Everyday is Saturday by Sarah Copeland 11- How They Choked by Georgia Bragg 12- Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi 13- Do You Mind If I Cancel by Gary Janetti 14- Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris 15- Bad Blood by John Carreyrou 16- A Gentleman from Moscow by Amor Towles 17- All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood 18- Sourdough by Robin Sloan
You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com
Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.
Duke University researchers have recently developed a simple, low-cost technique for assessing the ability of different face masks to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. We interview Drs. Eric Westman and Martin Fischer about how they compared 14 different masks for their efficacy in reducing respiratory droplets. Find out their results here!
Their article was published in the September 2, 2020 issue of 'Science Advances': https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/6/36/eabd3083
Thanks to Ruth Newman for facilitating this interview.
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 links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal
On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, shares one of his favorite moments from the 2020 Louisville Sustainability Summit on November 12th. The theme this year, “Climate Crossroads: Exploring the intersection of Climate Change and Social Justice,” was perhaps best expressed in the Food Justice breakout session featuring Cassia Herron, a Board member of the Louisville Community Grocery, and Shauntrice Martin, co-founder of #FeedTheWest and Black Market. Learn more at: http://louisvillecommunitygrocery.com https://change-today.org/feedthewest/ https://blackmarketky.com/ https://www.louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/summit
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
The Climate Report exists to figure out how to solve the problem of climate change. I believe it is important to eliminate much of the "economic" activity that we see around us because it actually costs us more than its worth. And I believe that in all things, we should put people first.
The Climate Report exists to figure out how to solve the problem of climate change. One of the most important things we can do is resolve to put people first, by giving people what they deserve, health care as a human right and a universal basic income. Also, we need to require that the oligarchs give up many of their privileges, especially wasteful economic activity that runs roughshod over people and planet.
David James was elected to the Metro Council in 2010 and has now served three terms as a representative of Louisville’s 6th district. He is currently the President of the Metro Council and has served two terms as Majority Leader as well as Chair of the Democratic Caucus. James has served 20 years in law enforcement rising to the rank of Detective with the Louisville Metro Police department. He was part of the United States Army Reserves between 1983 and 1989. Councilman James has also been actively involved in many community Charitable Organizations.