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The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is a podcast hosted by Sharon Nelson, president of Sensei Enterprises, and Jim Calloway, Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program. Each month, Nelson and Calloway invite noted legal technologists, authors, and lecturers to address a different topic related to lawyers and technology.
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On Track brings you news and conversations about what matters most to you. We meet people who enrich our community, and take a closer look at the issues that challenge us, in Louisville, Southern Indiana and more. Stay on track, with LPM.
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Welcome to the Hospitality Coach podcast, where I have the privilege of engaging in captivating conversations with Hospitality Giants, uncovering their unique experiences, challenges, and invaluable insights. This podcast is a treasure trove of wisdom, featuring an array of guests from various sectors of the hospitality industry. From seasoned hotel managers to accomplished food and beverage experts, event planners, and beyond, we bring you a diverse range of voices, each with their own rema ...
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From Stravinsky to Star Wars, classical music is for everyone
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28:00What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of classical music? Maybe you imagine a conductor on a podium in a fancy outfit. Maybe you remember a heart wrenching moment in your favorite movie. Or maybe it’s that McDonald’s commercial that’s been stuck in your head since the 1980s. Whatever your access point is to classical music, there…
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Star light, star bright, what’s over our city at night?
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28:01Today is National Meteor Watch Day, and there’s a lot happening in the sky this summer—from meteor showers to moonbows, and maybe even the Northern Lights. Tom Hayes and Aaron Hellems from the Louisville Astronomical Society join us on this episode to share some tips, prime spots for stargazing, and how we can all help protect our view of the sky.…
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Bar presidents share strategies, tools and insights for attorneys growing into leadership roles. Learn from real stories of growth, crisis management, and innovation in NCBP’s Leading the Bar podcast. Listen monthly for compelling stories the next generation of lawyer-leaders can use to develop skills, confidence, and vision to lead with purpose an…
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City planning, and who decides what goes where?
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28:01From zoning and development to public input and approval processes, city planning shapes the neighborhoods we live in—but the process isn’t always easy to follow. On this episode of “On Track,” LPM’s Morgan Watkins recaps a controversial proposal at Joe Creason Park that sparked public pushback, and what the whole thing can teach us about city plan…
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Louisville is heating up. The city has one of the fastest-growing urban heat islands in the country, leading to higher temperatures and rising health risks. We’re talking with Brian Stone Jr., Director of Georgia Tech’s Urban Climate Lab, about what climate change looks like on the ground in Louisville, and how we can cool our city down, on this ep…
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On this episode, we’re sitting down with LPM President and CEO Kenya Young, who joined the organization last month. We’ll talk about her background and hopes for LPM, and what it’s like leading a public media organization in 2025. She’ll also walk us through where things stand with funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, what could hap…
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Today we’re checking in on what’s happening in Southern Indiana. From local governance and criminal investigations to nature trails and community identity, the stories unfolding in this corner of the state help paint a fuller picture of life in our region. LPM’s Southern Indiana reporter Aprile Rickert helps us break down what’s happening and why i…
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Louisville just got a failing grade for the air we breathe. So what’s in our air, how bad is it really, and what’s being done to clean it up? On this episode, we talk with Rachael Hamilton, Director of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District about our air quality—and what it’ll take to clear the air.…
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Louisville’s proposed $1.2 billion city budget is now in the hands of the Metro Council, and it could shape everything from public safety to housing to city services. On this episode, we check in with LPM’s city government reporter Roberto Roldan to understand how the city’s priorities are showing up in the proposal, and where the money might be he…
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Fairness Campaign Executive Director Chris Hartman
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28:00Louisville Public Media is celebrating 75 years of service to our community. As part of that celebration, we’re sharing the stories of 75 people who’ve helped shape Louisville, in a project called 75 and Change. On this episode of “On Track,” we sit down with one of those changemakers, The Fairness Campaign’s Chris Hartman, to talk about his work, …
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It’s cicada season, and things are getting louder already. We’re experiencing a major emergence of Brood XIV cicadas in Kentucky this year. What makes these bugs so fascinating? Why do they spend 17 years underground? And how do they affect Kentucky’s ecosystem? On this episode of “On Track,” we get the buzz from Dr. Ric Bessin, an extension entomo…
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Every child in foster care has their own story, their own needs, and their own set of circumstances. What they all have in common is the need for a family to open a door to them and give them a soft place to land. May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we’re learning from folks doing the work right here in Kentucky. On this episode, we talk about …
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The latest news for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from the Louisville Public Media newsroom in Louisville, Kentucky.
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The 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee is happening this week, and Meyzeek Middle School eighth grader Zachary Luke Rara is heading to Washington D.C. to compete. He’s part of a legacy; the very first Scripps winner was from Louisville, and the Courier Journal was a big part of the Bee’s origins. We’ll hear from Zachary about why he loves language…
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Special: Unpacking the Department of Justice's consent decree decision
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28:00The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss Louisville’s proposed consent decree with LMPD. What does that mean for oversight, accountability, and the future of policing in our city? We sit down with LPM's Assistant News Director Amina Elahi and KyCIR's Managing Editor Jake Ryan to hash it out, in this special edition.…
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Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in a good book—and it’s just around the corner. So as the days get longer and warmer, we’re getting our summer reading plans in order. On this episode, two guests from the Louisville Free Public Library help us update our to-read list with this season’s big titles, and some old favorites that are perfect …
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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re looking at the state of these communities here in Kentucky. What does representation look like today? How are recent cuts and changes to DEI policies affecting daily life? And what’s often left out of the conversation? On this episode, we talk with two leaders wh…
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Louisville Public Media is celebrating 75 years of service to our community. As part of that celebration, we’re sharing the stories of 75 people who’ve helped shape Louisville, in a project called 75 and Change. On this episode, we sit down with one of those changemakers, Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell, for a conversation about the power …
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From tornadoes to floods to fires, Kentuckiana has been hit hard by emergencies in recent months. On this episode, we talk about how to be prepared when disaster strikes—what to pack, where to go, and how to stay informed. We also talk about how you can help your community bounce back after disaster strikes. Guests: Jody Meiman, Executive Director …
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ADHD is a term we’re hearing more often on social media, in everyday conversation, and in how we talk about focus and distraction. So what is ADHD, exactly? What are the signs, and why might more people be wondering if it applies to them? On this episode, we speak with Dr. F. Allen Walker, a Louisville psychiatrist who’s spent over 20 years helping…
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Prom season is here—think limos, corsages, and photo ops. But the tradition is evolving. From gender-inclusive fashion to teens going with friends instead of dates, today’s prom is more personal, more creative, and more inclusive than ever. So how is this rite of passage changing, and what does it say about the culture young people are shaping? Gue…
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