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Latest episodes
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28 min
Louisville group aspires to elevate women in immigrant and refugee communities
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize women’s leadership in our communities.Amina Shale is one of those leaders in Louisville. She is a first-generation refugee and t…
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12 min
Hometown quarterback Chris Redman returns to lead Louisville’s new pro team
Louisville is getting a new professional football team this spring, and leading it is someone who already knows this city, this state, and its football culture well.Former Universi…
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11 min
Event will encourage Black Louisvillians to rest and recharge
This weekend, the nonprofit organization Change Today Change Tomorrow wraps up Black History Month with an event called “Black Recharge: Rest and Relaxation.” It’s designed to be a…
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20 min
Researchers explore how place shapes connection for older adults in Louisville
Loneliness is often treated as a personal problem, but researchers are finding where we live plays a major role in how connected we feel.Through an effort called “Universal Belongi…
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8 min
NPR Student Podcast Challenge returns to amplify young voices
NPR is once again inviting students across the country to tell their stories through audio as part of its annual Student Podcast Challenge. Now in its eighth year, the competition…
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7 min
Louisville nonprofit spotlights community’s role in nurturing families
Play Cousins Collective is a nonprofit organization rooted in the concept that it takes a village to raise a child. But how does that philosophy survive in a culture that puts so m…
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14 min
Louisville documentary explores link between transportation and food access
At The Food Literacy Project, a team of young people created a documentary about the link between food deserts and transportation
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13 min
Southern Indiana native Nick Goepper heads to his fourth Olympics
The Winter Olympics are kicking off, and one Hoosier is heading back to the world stage in Italy. Southern Indiana native Nick Goepper has qualified for his fourth career Winter Ol…
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25 min
Louisville group works to support Hispanic and Latino students to graduation
It’s National Mentoring Month, and in Louisville, Adelante Hispanic Achievers has worked to support Hispanic and Latino families for more than 20 years. Their focus is on one of th…
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19 min
Louisville event will explore intersection of history and science with expert panel
A History and Science forum in Louisville will bring together leaders from both backgrounds to explore how they intersect. It’s part of a series hosted by the University of Louisvi…
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14 min
AMPED leader hopes new building will spark economic corridor on West Market Street
AMPED is a Louisville non-profit that uses music and technology to empower young people. In November, they opened a new Tech and Learning Center in the city’s West End. Dave Christ…
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27 min
A Community Care Campus takes shape as Louisville seeks homelessness solutions
Louisville continues to face significant challenges around homelessness, with increasing demand for services across the city. One of the organizations responding is Volunteers of A…
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24 min
Community land trust aims to give Russell residents a path to home ownership
The Russell Community Land Trust leases land to residents for them to own affordable homes in their community
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24 min
Reflections on the life and legacy of Louisville cardiologist Dr. Kelly McCants
In late November, Dr. Kelly McCants, a prominent Louisville heart doctor and health equity advocate, died at the age of 50. Russ Cox, CEO of Norton Healthcare, joins us today to di…
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16 min
As the Winter Olympics approach, Louisville curlers gear up for a new season
The countdown to the Winter Olympics is on, and one of the sports that tends to turn heads is curling. It’s the one that involves sliding stones and vigorous ice sweeping. And ther…
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13 min
Krampus comes to Louisville with folklore, artistry, and a growing community
It’s the holiday season, a time when we hear a lot about warmth, charity, and joy. If you’re good, maybe Saint Nick will bring you something from your wish list. But there’s also s…
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17 min
New Louisville Free Public Library director talks library vision and cozy winter reads
Louisville Free Public Library’s new executive director, Heather Lowe, shares her journey into this new role, her hopes for the library, and a few cozy reading recommendations for…
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26 min
A new animal care campus hopes to relieve Kentucky’s overcrowded shelters and vet shortages
As Kentucky faces rising need for pet care and support, the leader of the Kentucky Humane Society discusses how a new service center could reshape care for pets and families.
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34 min
Founder of Berea’s bell hooks center M. Shadee Malaklou on love, justice, and radical inclusion
As the Festival of Faiths highlights its theme of “Sacred Belonging,” Berea College professor and bell hooks center founder M. Shadee Malaklou reflects on hooks’ legacy and the pra…
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17 min
Americana seeks financial strength as it serves Louisville's immigrant community
Americana Community Center has served Louisville’s refugee and immigrant communities for over 30 years. Last month, the nonprofit hired Ricky Santiago to be its new executive direc…