Apr 8 Local News Watch Eastern Standard Live From Keeneland After today’s State of the News, WFPL will broadcast WEKU’s Eastern Standard live from Keeneland. The host and guests will discuss the thoroughbred industry. You can listen on 89.3 FM or watch it live here. By Gabe Bullard Apr 8 Local News Watch Eastern Standard Live From Keeneland Gabe Bullard
Mar 24 Politics Mayor Fischer to Discuss Response to Rubbertown, Butchertown Accidents Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer will appear on WFPL's State of Affairs today. Fischer will discuss the city's response to an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Rubbertown and Wednesday's ammonia leak at the JBS Swift meat packing plant in Butchertown. By Gabe Bullard Mar 24 Politics Mayor Fischer to Discuss Response to Rubbertown, Butchertown Accidents Gabe Bullard
Feb 28 Local News Blue Says Money Is Key to Saving Whiskey Row Facades Developer Todd Blue has just over two months before he can destroy the buildings to make way for a parking lot, then for the Iron Quarter development. The city has agreed to find the best way to preserve or recreate the facades, and Mayor Greg Fischer will ask the Metro Council to approve a $450,000 budget allocation to help Blue follow through on the plan. By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Blue Says Money Is Key to Saving Whiskey Row Facades Gabe Bullard
Feb 28 Local News Key Players in Whiskey Row/Iron Quarter Project to Appear on WFPL at 1:00 Developer Todd Blue was granted permission to destroy the buildings by Metro Government through a settlement in federal court. The city has also agreed to try to allocate $450,000 from the next city budget to help Blue preserve or recreate the facades. The buildings have been declared local landmarks, but the settlement in court apparently trumps the Landmarks Commission. By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Key Players in Whiskey Row/Iron Quarter Project to Appear on WFPL at 1:00 Gabe Bullard
Dec 7 Local News Unemployment Benefits Do Not Hurt Recipients’ Credit With Congress poised to extend unemployment benefits, a local consumer credit counselor says the benefits will not hurt recipients' credit ratings. Mary Jackey works for the Consumer Credit Counseling Service. She says signing up for the government benefits will not have a direct effect on credit, though other circumstances associated with unemployment may. By Gabe Bullard Dec 7 Local News Unemployment Benefits Do Not Hurt Recipients’ Credit Gabe Bullard
Dec 2 Local News Economists Say Gradual Recovery Likely For 2011 Ken Troske says the country's gross domestic product is growing, but that may not offer much assurance, since unemployment remains high. As for Americans with jobs, Troske says they are unlikely to start spending again until the housing market improves. By Gabe Bullard Dec 2 Local News Economists Say Gradual Recovery Likely For 2011 Gabe Bullard
Nov 8 State of Affairs How Do I Relax? It seems the world's turning faster and faster every day. The same technologies that allow us to work more efficiently also make it harder to leave our work at the end of the day, and we fill our free time with scheduled activity too. We're stressed out - and it's not just a quality-of-life issue; chronic stress has a detrimental effect on our health. We'll talk about the physiological consequences of stress, and how different people can find different ways to relax. Put your feet up and join us. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Nov 8 State of Affairs How Do I Relax? Laura Ellis
Oct 28 State of Affairs State of the News This week on State of the News, we'll check in on Metro news, then have one more look at politics before election day. Then we'll turn to games of the non-political variety, with a preview of the upcoming basketball season. Join us to hear what's making headlines. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Oct 28 State of Affairs State of the News Laura Ellis
Oct 26 State of Affairs Poverty in Kentucky The latest census numbers on income, poverty, and health insurance are out, and the news doesn't look good for Kentucky. Poverty is up 1.3% in the Commonwealth from last year. That's more than the national average, and due in large part to the loss of manufacturing and construction jobs during the recession. This Wednesday we'll take a look at the contributing factors that keep Kentuckians in poverty, and explore some of the differences between urban and rural poverty throughout the Bluegrass. Join us with your thoughts and questions. Listen to the Show Related Links: University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research Latest Census data show recession's impact on Kentucky By Laura Ellis Oct 26 State of Affairs Poverty in Kentucky Laura Ellis
Oct 7 State of Affairs State of the News It's the end of another busy week and that means time again for State of the News. This week we'll find out how the World Equestrian Games have been going, check in on Louisville Metro news, and, of course, talk elections! Join us to hear the stories behind this week's headlines. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Oct 7 State of Affairs State of the News Laura Ellis
Oct 6 State of Affairs Congressional Candidate Todd Lally In the Third District Congressional race, the poll numbers are mixed and don't seem helpful: September's Courier-Journal/WHAS11 Bluegrass poll found 45% of likely voters would cast their ballots for Todd Lally, 47% for incumbent John Yarmuth, percent. More recently, a CN2 Politics poll showed Yarmuth leading 53% to Lally's 30%, and each side has now launched their first television ads. Whether you've already made up your mind or are still doing your research, join us this Thursday when Candidate Todd Lally talks about his platform and takes your questions. Listen to the Show Related Links: Lally for Congress By Laura Ellis Oct 6 State of Affairs Congressional Candidate Todd Lally Laura Ellis
Oct 5 State of Affairs Antiques Have you been wondering if those old knick knacks in Grandma's attic are worth any money? Or maybe you've always loved the look of antique furniture but you aren't sure how to go about acquiring some and what is a fair price? You're in luck - on Wednesday we'll hear from local antiques gurus about what's new with things that are really, really old. Join us with your questions! Listen to the Show Related Links: Joe Ley Antiques David Friedlander, Antiques Dealer By Laura Ellis Oct 5 State of Affairs Antiques Laura Ellis
Oct 4 State of Affairs Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children Nationwide, Kentucky consistently ranks in the bottom ten in measures of education and health, safety and economic well-being. The Blueprint for Kentucky's Children, a comprehensive six-year plan to improve child well-being in Kentucky, seeks to understand why, and what to do about it. We'll learn about the Blueprint, the organizations that work on it, and what the next legislative steps could be to bring it into action. Join us as we broadcast live from the 2010 Step Up for Kids Conference in Louisville. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Oct 4 State of Affairs Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children Laura Ellis
Sep 24 State of Affairs Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells, making it harder for them to pass throughout the blood vessels. It mostly affects people of Sub-Saharan African descent (in fact 1 in 500 African-American babies are born with SCA), shortens life expectancy and causes symptoms like shotness of breath, dizziness, coldness, and sudden pain throughout the body. There's no cure, but promising research in symptom management is underway - some right in our own back yard. Join us on Monday to learn more. Listen to the Show Related Links: Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana By Laura Ellis Sep 24 State of Affairs Sickle Cell Anemia Laura Ellis
Sep 22 State of Affairs Mayoral Candidate Jackie Green Jackie Green, independent candidate for Louisville Metro Mayor hasn't been invited to as many debates his major-party competitors have. But while his platform might not have had as much exposure, but he has a lot to say about education, health, the local economy and especially transportation. And while his poll numbers are small, his campaign isn't frivolous; his website frankly says, "our objective is to occupy the office." This Thursday, in the first of our candidate shows leading up to Election Day, Jackie Green joins us for an hour to talk about his vision for Louisville and to take your calls and emails. Listen to the Show Related Links: Jackie Green's Website By Laura Ellis Sep 22 State of Affairs Mayoral Candidate Jackie Green Laura Ellis