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Aaron Bibelhauser is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vintage bluegrass music enthusiast from Louisville, KY. In addition to writing songs recorded by award winning bluegrass artists including Del McCoury Band, Balsam Range, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Dale Ann Bradley, and The Wooks, he's taken first place in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest and earned a nomination for the IBMA's prestigious Song Of The Year Award. A union electrician by trade, Bibelhauser wears many hats. As an accomplished solo recording artist, radio broadcaster, and session player, Bibelhauser also fronts the Louisville, Ky based bluegrass band, Relic, along with his twin brother, Adam.
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- Chairman
- Member of the LPM Board Officers Team
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- Associate Producer
- Member of the LPM Team
Alex Biscardi (she/her/hers) joined LPM in 2020 as part of the podcast incubator initiative, where she specializes in podcast development and distribution. Alex is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelor's of Science in Theatre Arts. When she isn't engrossed in working, she is hanging out with her spouse, her lab mix and her cat in Old Louisville, or looking for a vintage home stereo system to help her play her record collection.
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- Editor
- City Editor
- News / Five People Killed in Downtown Louisville Mass Shooting Identified
- News / Humana to End Employer - Sponsored Plans to Focus on Government - Funded Programs
- News / Louisville Escapes Major Sanctions in Hoops Bribery Case
- News / McConnell Wins Leadership Race but GOP Infighting Continues
- News / the UVA Shooting Suspect Is in Custody After 3 Football Players Were Killed
- News / There Are Now 8 Billion People on Earth, According to a New U.N. Report
Amina Elahi is the City Editor at LPM. Her coverage includes following the city's business and civic leaders and reporting on how their decisions affect local communities. A Chicago-area native, she is interested in issues of diversity and opportunity. Prior to joining LPM, Elahi covered technology, innovation and business for the Chicago Tribune. She has a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University.
Storms that rolled through Louisville Sunday evening brought severe winds, hail and about two inches of rain. As of Monday afternoon, nearly 7,400 customers remained without electricity.
Toyota's first U.S.-made electric vehicle will be built at its huge complex in Georgetown, Kentucky. It will be a new SUV with three rows of seats.
An interfaith vigil is planned Wednesday evening in downtown Louisville to remember victims of a mass shooting at a bank, allowing the public to offer prayers for the injured and to begin work toward a more peaceful city, Mayor Craig Greenberg said.
Police identified six people, including a suspected shooter, who died in a mass shooting at an Old National Bank in downtown Louisville Monday. Several others were transported to University of Louisville Hospital with injuries from the incident.
Health insurance giant Humana, which is based in Louisville, will discontinue its employer-sponsored programs over the next two years. The company has not said how the change will affect the local workforce.
Updated November 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM ETAttorney General Merrick Garland has named the Justice Department's former public integrity chief Jack Smith to…
New baby pictures of the universe, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, show galaxies started forming faster and earlier than expected.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the first woman to lead the U.S. House. She announced Thursday she will step down from party leadership.
Donald Trump, who tried to overthrow the 2020 election and inspired a deadly riot at the Capitol, said he is running again for president.
Kentucky is easing restrictions on residents who leave the state to access medical marijuana in places where it's legal.
The world reached 7 billion people in 2011 and the United Nations predicts it will not reach 9 billion for another 15 years.
Updated November 14, 2022 at 11:39 AM ETThree football players were killed and two more people were injured following a shooting at the University of…
An independent panel has placed the University of Louisville basketball program on two years of probation and fined it $5,000.
Fifty-year-old Richard Allen of Delphi was taken into custody last Wednesday and charged Friday with two counts of murder.
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- LPM 's Southern Indiana Reporter
- Prosecutor Won'T File Charges Against Floyd County Council Member
- Southern Indiana Reporter
Nearly 30 women have settled their claims in federal lawsuits after a security breach at the Clark County jail in late 2021. The final plaintiff, who says she was raped and became pregnant, reached an agreement last month.
New Directions Housing Corporation has been awarded more than $6 million to upgrade infrastructure at dozens of affordable housing units in Louisville.
The Floyd County EMS Advisory Board will recommend the county commissioners reject the two bids on the table and explore a fire-based option for ambulance services.
Jamey Noel will soon have to explain to a judge why state police found guns he wasn't supposed to have at his house last week.
The children of former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel's brother are taking court action, alleging he stole from their inheritance.
The Sherman Minton Bridge connecting Louisville and New Albany is completely closed until further notice, after officials discovered safety concerns during ongoing renovations.
Aprile is LPM's Southern Indiana reporter. Rickert comes to LPM from the News and Tribune in Southern Indiana, where she covered crime and courts as a senior reporter. A New Albany native, she spent nearly two decades in Louisville before recently moving back across the river to Jeffersonville.
After months of review, an Indiana special prosecutor says he won't file criminal charges against Floyd County Council Member Denise Konkle.
New Albany officials have halted new multi-family housing construction and new permits for short-term rentals.
The Floyd County EMS Advisory Board kicked off the discussion this week to select a provider for a new EMS contract. New Chapel EMS, whose contract with the county expires at the end of May, and AmeriPro Health submitted bids.
Former Indiana Republican Sen. Ron Grooms was elected by caucus last week to serve as the new Clark County Republican Party chair. He replaces longtime Chair Jamey Noel, who stepped down months into a criminal investigation.
Indiana State Police have linked former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel's daughter to potential personal purchases charged to the fire and EMS nonprofit he operated. A board member with the nonprofit was also listed.
New Albany officials are moving toward a moratorium on construction of new apartments and new permits for short-term rentals.
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday on NPR. Her new book, "HBCU Made" came out Tuesday.
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
- Retired As Editor of the Louisville Courier - Journal in 2013 After 16 Years
at the helm of Louisville's daily newspaper and more than 40 years in journalism. Ivory started his career as a reporter at The Sentinel-Record in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and served as an executive editor at Florida Today and The News-Journal in Wilmington, Delaware, before coming to Louisville. The Courier-Journal was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize twice under his tenure. Ivory has served as a Pulitzer Prize juror four times.
Bennie Ivory retired as editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal in 2013 after 16 years
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- Producer
- Host / Producer, Morning Edition & WFPL Program Manager
A recently released report on the history of policing in Louisville found "an entrenched pattern of institutional harm committed by the police" on Black and marginalized communities.
Bill Burton has hosted Morning Edition since 2016 and was named WFPL Program Manager in 2023. He's worn many hats in radio over the years, including being a DJ playing, country, rock, and adult contemporary. He's done play-by-play of everything from high school hockey (which happened to be the first hockey game he saw from beginning to end) to minor league baseball. When he's not helping keep Louisville informed, he and his wife, Melissa, like to search through used bookstores and used record stores. You might also find him walking in Cherokee Park with his dog, Emma.
Winter is getting warmer in Louisville. Winter is 5.2 degrees warmer on average compared to 1970.
Get in the spirit of the season with holiday programs on 89.3 WFPL and LPM.org.
Weather forecasting would be nearly impossible without radar. The latest Science Behind the Forecast explains why.
Every week Wave 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Senior Producer
- Senior Producer for Louisville Public Media
Brad Yost is a senior producer for Louisville Public Media. He has worked in radio/broadcasting/media for more than 20 years with varied experience in production, editing, mixing, guest booking, topic selection, and engineering. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego, and has called Louisville home since 1991. Interests include music, books, arts, nature, bicycling and hiking, current events, politics, and news.
Here are the stories we discussed today on Byline (full audio below):At the top - Experts on congressional ethics say a past business relationship...
Here is our Byline rundown for today (full audio available below): At the top - The Louisville Metro Council has approved a $551 million budget for the...
Here is our Byline rundown for today (full audio available below): At the top - Former state Rep. John Arnold will not face punishment for charges that...
Here is our Byline rundown for today (full audio available below): At the top - There's been no shortage of news over the past week from the Louisville...
Here are the topics covered in this edition of Byline (full audio link below): At the top - U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is defending his record...
Here are the topics covered in this edition of Byline (full audio link below): At the top - A lawsuit has now been filed challenging Indiana's gay...
Here are the stories we discussed today on Byline (full audio below): At the top - This week, federal judge ruled that Kentucky must recognize same-sex...
The work of two Louisville artists is set to collide, with the Louisville Ballet performing to the music of rapper Jack Harlow in November.
Bridge players from around the nation are trusting in the luck of the draw as the Spring North American Bridge Championships descend upon the Galt House.
The Louisville Zoo will no longer have elephants by summer 2025. After their departure, white rhinos will go into their current habitat.
LGBTQ+ focused theater company three witches shakespeare is taking on their second show with a production of the Bard's comedy "As You Like It."
Students from north-central Kentucky and Southern Indiana converge in Louisville this weekend for a chance to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Leaders from organizations across Louisville are calling for pushback against several anti-DEI bills advancing at the Kentucky Legislature.
The creators of Soundbase Studios want it to be a place where local musicians can foster their craft without breaking the bank.
The Bourgard College of Music and Art has a long history in Louisville as a place where Black residents could go to get a music education. The city is trying to give the building a new life.
Fried, baked, on bread - Louisville-area churches are finding many ways to feed the masses for Lent.
A new play premiering in Louisville explores the lives of well-known Black figures through the lens of their friendship.
Former University of Kentucky and NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has had a stutter since he was a child. Now, he's using his platform to try and expand speech therapy resources for Kentucky kids.
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- Sustainer Membership Coordinator
Briana joined Louisville Public Media in 2006. Kinkead oversees the monthly and recurring gift "Sustainer" program and coordinates member support with the development and membership team. She is proud to be part of the growth and development Louisville Public Media has made over her many years with the organization. Prior to LPM, Briana worked in healthcare at Jewish Hospital in Louisville and television production at E! Entertainment Television in Los Angeles.
Pledge your financial support before the fundraiser ends on April 13th and you'll automatically be entered to win a trip to the Hangout Music Fest!…
Contribute a one time donation of $150 or $12.50 per month during Relics on WFPK Saturday, March 31 between 9am - 12noon and you can get a brand spankin'…
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- Statewide Business Sponsorship Manager
Bryan has been in broadcasting in many facets before taking his present position with Kentucky Public Radio, including the building and ownership of a commercial station with his family in his home town of Campbellsville, Kentucky. He has a passion for radio and believes he's in the absolute best part of the medium now. He and his wife Kim are avid boaters.
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Digital Director
- Louisville Public Media in 2021 As the Digital Membership Manager
- Member of LPM
Cara joined Louisville Public Media in 2021 as the Digital Membership Manager focused on digital strategies for member engagement. She brings a strong background serving Louisville's arts community, holding marketing and leadership roles at Actors Theatre, Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, and the Louisville Ballet. She most recently shared her time and talent with Solid Light, a local exhibit design/build firm creating experiences for museums and cultural institutions.
Cara is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Louisville and an advocate for leaving this place better than she found it. She is most proud of her time spent as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine.
Cara is a sustaining member of LPM and still mourns the loss of Carl Kasell.
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
Caroline Pieroni is a former journalist and attorney with Dinsmore & Shohl. Her practice is focused on employment litigation and advice, business litigation and First Amendment and media law. Before she became a lawyer, Pieroni worked as a newspaper reporter at The Courier-Journal. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.
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- Member of the LPM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Team
- Vice President of Operations and Technology for Louisville Public Media
Charles Spivey is the Vice President of Operations and Technology for Louisville Public Media. In his role, Charles leads a group of dedicated engineers and production staff in the maintenance and management of every piece of equipment that brings the magic of radio to your home. The Technology, Operations, and Production Department (TOP Staff), monitors the microphone a host speaks into and every wire the audio passes through all the way to the transmitters in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. In addition to the radio operation, the TOP staff maintains all the technology at LPM including websites and the mobile apps you use to enjoy LPM content. Charles has spent more than twenty years in non-profit technology as a staff member, a board member, or volunteer at organizations like the National Center for Family Literacy, the Center for Non-Profit Excellence, the Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Americana Community Center, and Stage One Family Theatre.
Louisville Public Media is excited to announce that classical station 90.5 WUOL's music education podcast "The Music Box" has been chosen as one of five stations to participate in the second round of PRX's Project Catapult.
It's almost time for WFPK's Top 100 Albums of 2016 countdown! You're the one hearing the songs, getting inspired, seeing the shows, buying the albums.
With our 500th show approaching, people keep asking me about my favorite episodes over the years. Here's a short list. Some are listener favorites: Notes
It's here ... the sixth volume in our series of exclusive "member's only" CDs! The on-air portion of our fall membership drive begins Oct. 15th, and this…
For Immediate Release91.9 WFPK's The Weekly Feed teams up with Gentleman JackLegendary Tennessee whiskey and award-winning radio host partner to create…
Former NPR "Morning Edition" host Bob Edwards is returning to his hometown of Louisville in support of his new book, A Voice in the Box.Edwards will visit…
The English cellist and frequent BBC Proms performer has a fair question about "Rule, Britannia!"
Hourly performances, a symphonic marathon, and a spotlight on Black women in classical music.
December tends to fly by once it gets going, and it's easy to skip right to the joy and wonder that the holiday brings. But there is a wealth of choral…
Jandali's two newly released concerto recordings tribute brave women and victims of injustice
With a third volume of The Future is Female, pianist Sarah Cahill once again reminds us that expanding the classical canon is simple and fulfilling.
Colleen Wheelahan-Phelps is a classical music omnivore who is ready to bring you everything the genre has to offer. In addition to hosting mornings on WUOL, she also produces the online feature Behind the Playlist where artists discuss their new releases. Colleen also shares her analysis of the intersection of classical music and pop culture in the blog Notes from the Music Director. She often produces special presentations on air, including Her Music/Her Story for International Women's Day, which won a Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media in 2022.
At Nashville Public Radio Colleen was the host and producer of the acclaimed podcast Classically Speaking. She also hosted the station's weekly program Live in Studio C, which featured in-studio performances live on air. In Nashville, she co-wrote and produced the documentary Three Castles and the Music City, which won a regional Murrow Award. In the percussion world Colleen continues to explore new and experimental music, and she is also a founding member of professional chorus Vocal Arts Nashville.
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- Louisville Master Chorale Sings Sublime Vasks and Mozart
- Program Director, WUOL
Daniel is a native of Louisville, and has lived in lots of other places, including spending his developmental years in Chile. He's worked in classical radio since 2007 mostly here at LPM (with a brief stint from 2010-2012 at Minnesota Public Radio) producing award-winning audio, hosting daily music shows, interviewing big names in classical music, and creating interesting live events like New Lens. He's also the host for the Louisville Orchestra concert talks. Daniel is a composer, writing for orchestras, chamber ensembles, singers, and everything in between. He has served as a panelist for the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, was an associate composer in 2020 at the Atlantic Center for Arts working with Jennifer Higdon, and was a resident at Copland House in 2017. Daniel would like to visit outer space one day.
A secular mass, for children's voices and string quartet wins one of music's top prizes
The concerts features colorful music from Richard Strauss, Debussy, and Ravel, alongside Corigliano's concerto for Clarinet
Shawn Jaeger's "Hi, Chuck" explores the audio diaries of his late mother through an intimate performance
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- Account Specialist
- Member of the LPM Team
- Account Specialist for LPM
Debbie is the account specialist for LPM.
Email Debbie at dclauson@lpm.org.
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- Member of the LPM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Team
- Member of the LPM Team
- Vice President of Finance
- Vice President of Finance for LPM
Denny is the Vice President of Finance for LPM.
Email Denny at dstovall@lpm.org.
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- Louisville Urban League 's CEO Outlines 2024 Goals, Focus on Black - Owned Businesses
- News
- News / at a Louisville Barbershop, Black Youth Get a Free Haircut and Friendly Ear
- News / City Seeking Bids for Rebuilding Algonquin Pool in West Louisville
- News / Speed Museum Reopens Native American Galleries Amid New Federal Guidelines
- Race & Equity Reporter
Divya Karthikeyan covers Race & Equity for LPM.
Previously, she served as the Capitol Reporter for Kentucky Public Radio, a collaborative of stations including LPM, WEKU, WKYU and WKMS.
Originally from Chennai, India, she's reported for national and international outlets on politics, climate change, gender and caste inequality in India. She started out in the U.S. as a graduate student at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and interned at The New Republic and Gotham Gazette.
As correctional facilities in Kentucky and other states deal with overcrowding, researchers and community groups across the country are calling for more research into "post-incarceration syndrome."
House Bill 367, which is currently stalled in the Kentucky Senate, would make it harder for residents to qualify for SNAP benefits. An opponent says it could affect farmers' businesses and livelihoods.
Students and faculty at the University of Louisville rallied against two pieces of legislation that would impact state college programs focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
As Louisville negotiates a consent decree with the Department of Justice, community members want a voice in the process. One Metro Council member wants to support them with a resolution.
An amnesty program at the Jefferson County District Court last month helped clear more than 300 bench warrants for low-level and nonviolent offenses.
More affordable housing, funding shelters and money for eviction prevention are on the advocacy organization's list of recommendations for Louisville's next budget and plans.
Louisville Metro plans to connect all the city's public parks to free 5G Wi-Fi by the end of summer 2025. Plans are underway with a focus on low-income areas in the city.
In 1992, one man made it easier to find Black History Month events in Louisville. The calendar he created is now a historical artifact and his mentee is continuing his legacy.
Uncertainty loomed over the future of the West End's only public pool for almost a year. Now city officials say they've got plans to reopen.
For some immigrants or refugees, gaining access to basic services can prove daunting with a language barrier. The issue affects many residents in Louisville, where the city and partners are trying to connect more with residents who aren't fluent in English.
For Black men, a barbershop isn't just a place to get edge-ups or a beard trim - it's a space for finding community with other Black men and opening up in ways that go beyond small talk. A free program in Louisville aims to expand that.
Louisville Urban League's CEO outlines 2024 goals, focus on Black-owned businesses
A total eclipse of the sun will be visible from sites near Louisville on April 8, 2024. A University of Louisville course, open to anyone, starts in January and will teach about this phenomenon.
Dorian Hairston is an Affrilachian poet and former baseball player at the University of Kentucky. His first book of poetry is out now and he merges his love of poetry with his love of baseball.
Duke was born and raised in Shively, Kentucky, and graduated from Western High School. He wanted to pursue a career as a well-paid, multi-talented baseball player.
The desire was there, but a massive lack of talent put a halt to that ambition. After a few years in the Army reserve, in Armed Forces Radio and Television, he decided to make radio his career.
While working in radio here in Louisville, Duke returned to school and graduated from Spalding University with a B.S. degree in Mass Communication and spent a short time teaching at the University of Louisville and Spalding University.
After leaving commercial radio he was contacted by Louisville Public Media and working together, "Relics" was born - a mix of great old rock tunes from the mid '60s through the '80s.
c.d. opens informing us that he's moving to Saturdays at 11:30 am with James Bickers.He loved the children's laughter during Despicable Me 2...then turned…
c.d. starts off dealing with mushy seats in his vehicle. He then switches gears to a talkathon but a rewarding trip to the movies...Before Midnight. At…
A quandary faced c.d. this morning...dinner with The Film Babe on their anniversary or his 50th high school reunion? Then he turned to the movies...First…
The conversation started with allergies and what we ate over the Memorial Day weekend. Then Mr. Kaplan focused on the true mob story...The Ice Man...with…
c.d.'s conversation begins with The Dalai Lama in New Orleans with Allen Toussaint and Dr. John...and then he enlightens us on how he walked out of Star…
Sans any pre-review gabbing...c.d. got right into the details of an important film. The very difficult to review...
To start, c. d. articulates on The Kentucky Derby and Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Then his attention turns to...The Company You Keep...
c.d. had no complaints about the film he reviewed...The Sapphires...a movie he loved and whole heartedly endorsed.
c.d. opens discussing the stunning Leonard Cohen show...then he expresses surprise that he didn't see Jack Kerouac's...
CD hits the ground running with a lesson on B movies. Then he dives into Phantom, a delightfully engaging B movie about a Soviet submarine crew.
The birthday Maven begins speaking of senior moments and losing his phone. He then opines on and turns his attention to...Americana of the highest…
Our Maven of Culture wants to remind you to go to the websites of The Jewish Film Festival and The Film Society of Louisville to find films not showing at…
CD starts upset because he missed Leeza Gibbons when she was in town last week. He then turns to the Jewish Film Festival and an intriguing film during…
CD opens with his attempt to see Les Miserables. He could only take 10 minutes, and went to see Gangster Squad. Then he focuses on the endearing Dustin…
First, I get enlightened on trivia from Mad Dogs and Englishmen. Then we get more enlightenment on a film that c.d. feels is well worth seeing...
I've really enjoyed a lot of individual songs this year. But there are eight full CDs that stand out to me. The first four had me at the first…
c.d. says forget The Hobbit...it will not get one cent from him. That said he concentrates on 2 smaller films. The enchanting period piece...A Royal…
Stocking Stuffers begins the conversation this morning, then c.d. segues to the phenomenon that is Psycho and the very entertaining Hitchcock. Anthony…
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- Member of the LPM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Team
- Vice President of Development and Marketing
Ellen Oost has been with Louisville Public Media since 2018. Oost oversees the membership and marketing departments as well as major gifts, grants and events. Her team's mission is to engage with the community and offer opportunities to support the organization's work. Ellen was the 2022 recipient of the Public Radio Association of Development Officers Development Professional of the Year award and currently serves on NPR's inaugural Collaborative Philanthropy Advisory Council. Previously she served as Director of Development and Marketing at 21st Century Parks, launching their annual fund's membership campaign, major gifts and grants program as well as their fundraising events. Prior to that she worked in a variety of marketing and advertising positions, most recently at Louisville-based advertising agency Doe-Anderson.
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- Chairman of the Community Advisory Board
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- Broadcast Engineer
- Engineer for Louisville Public Media
Eric Matthews is the Broadcast Engineer for Louisville Public Media. He has worked in the music industry for over 25 years with experience in live production, recording, and broadcast. His role at LPM is to mix audio for our guest artists, replace or repair damaged equipment, and inventory equipment.
Gabe Lefkowitz leads a new group in Mozart, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky
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- Member of the LPM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Team
- Vice President of Content
Have you checked out LPM's 2022 Louisville Voter Guide? If so, please answer a few questions and tell us how we can make it better.
Iyabo "Mesa Pisa" Serikali goes back to West Broadway to document the longstanding buildings and corners that have been childhood landmarks.
Join us for a panel discussion focused on the voices of young people in our community and learn how they view their role in creating change.
Tracy Clayton proudly called Louisville her home, boasted about the person it had made. But when Breonna Taylor was killed, everything changed.
A new project from Louisville Magazine and Louisville Public Media uses journalism, essays, photos, poetry and more to explore what it means to call the city home through the eyes of everyday people, politicians, kids and artists.
"Our world's most mundane sights have earned my longest, most cherished stares," says Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jon Cherry in this photo essay for Louisville Magazine and Louisville Public Media's collaboration exploring what "home" means.
Louisville Magazine is partnering with Louisville Public Media on the next print issue, titled: Home - and we want to hear from you.
Adeshina Emmanuel officially start June 13 and will manage KyCIR's five-person reporting team. He comes to KyCIR from Injustice Watch.
Reporting from WFPL News and the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting has won two prestigious regional journalism awards.
WFPL News and the Coalition for the Homeless will host a mayoral forum Tuesday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. Listen live or stream on 89.3 FM and WFPL.org.
Candidates for Louisville mayor will discuss economic issues in front of a live audience. Watch or listen live today at 5:30 p.m.
Gabrielle Jones has a passion for serving diverse audiences. She is the Vice President of Content at Louisville Public Media.
Gabrielle came to LPM in 2019 from KERA in Dallas, Texas where she served first as Digital News Editor then Audience Editor.
Previously she worked at Richmond, Virginia's PBS and NPR affiliate, VPM. Gabrielle joined VPM in 2015 and worked in a variety of roles in the fundraising, digital and news departments.
Gabrielle completed her undergraduate work in English and Mass Communications at North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C., where she finished her bachelor's degree in just three years. She earned her master's degree in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University.
Gabrielle is a former Vice President of the board of directors of the Public Media Journalists association and currently serves on the organization's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee..
She worked on Louisville Public Media's collaborative "Home" issue of Louisville Magazine. The project was a finalist for a 2023 National Magazine Award. Her other awards include two 2020 Regional Murrow Awards for overall Excellence and multimedia with VPM.
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- Breaking News Reporter
- LPM 's Breaking News / General Assignment Reporter
- News / Drivers Hit Four Pedestrians, Killing Three, in 24 Hours in Louisville
- News / Louisville Community Gathers One - Year After Old National Bank Mass Shooting
- News / Louisville Metro Offers Solar Panel Installs at Discounted Rates
Giselle is LPM's Breaking News/General Assignment reporter. She is a graduate of Bellarmine University where she received a bachelor's in communications and a masters in digital media. Before LPM, she interned at LEO Weekly and CNN Digital in her undergrad. She has been a Louisville resident since 2021, but is originally from Belleville, IL, right outside of St. Louis, MO.
Louisville Metro's Office of Sustainability announced the Solarize Louisville program to provide residents with solar panels at discounted rates.
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky opened its west Louisville Opportunity Center, which will serve as a multi-resource center for underserved residents in the West End, on Wednesday.
The Clark Memorial Bridge, also known as the Second Street Bridge, will restrict traffic to two southbound lanes for emergency repairs.
Three pedestrians were killed and one was injured within 24 hours, after drivers hit them. These incidents follow actions by city leaders to curb fatal vehicle collisions.
The Sherman Minton Bridge reopened Wednesday to vehicular traffic following an emergency closure late last week.
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- Member of the LPM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Team
- Vice President of Corporate Support
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- Business and Development Reporter
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
- Managing Editor, KyCIR
- Reporter R.G. Dunlop Examined Capital Punishment in Kentucky and Found a System Beset With Delays, Disparities and High Costs
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- Treasury Secretary
- U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joined Kentucky leaders to celebrate a new clean energy plant in Elizabethtown and tout her boss' economic accomplishments.
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
- Investigative Reporter
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
- Investigative Reporter
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Traffic Manager
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- Education and Learning Reporter
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- Enterprise Statehouse Reporter
John Dickson leads the ensemble in Mozart's Requiem and a work by Pēteris Vasks this Sunday
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- Senior Business Sponsorship Manager
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- Business Sponsorship Manager
Kasey Noel, daughter of former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, appeared in court Monday on felony allegations of theft and tax evasion.
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- Secretary of the Community Advisory Board
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- Grants Manager
- Member of the LPM Team
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Membership Director
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- Engagement Manager and Host, WUOL
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- Director of Marketing
- Member of the LPM Team
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- Director of Podcasts & Special Projects
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- Director of People & Culture
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
- Investigative Reporter
Lyndon Pryor was recently named the Louisville Urban League's permanent CEO and President. Pryor first joined the organization in December 2015, and was previously the nonprofit's chief engagement officer.
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- CEO
- CEO and President of the Muhamad Ali Center
Marilyn Jackson is leaving Muhammad Ali Center CEO position
Marilyn Jackson is leaving her position as CEO and President of the Muhamad Ali Center in Louisville. She held the post for a little over two years.
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- Host, WFPK Friday Night Sound Clash
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- New Chapel EMS President and CEO
New Chapel EMS President and CEO Matt Owen said the company is making changes in light of allegations against Jamey Noel, who previously ran the organization.
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- Magoffin County Judge Executive
Magoffin County Judge Executive Matthew Wireman said the 18 students and driver on board the bus were injured.
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- Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 's Louisville
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- Host, WFPK Roots 'N' Boots
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Senior Producer
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- Design Manager
- Member of the LPM Team
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
- President and CEO of Orb Media
Molly Bingham is the president and CEO of Orb Media. An award-winning documentary filmmaker, photographer and journalist, her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, The Independent and Vanity Fair. Molly serves on the boards of The Overseas Press Club and The Listen Campaign. A graduate of Harvard University, Bingham was awarded a Nieman Fellowship in 2004, where she first began developing Orb's core concepts.
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- Member of the LPM Board Officers Team
- Secretary
- Treasurer
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- EMS Leader Addresses Company Changes Amid Jamey Noel Investigation
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- Artistic Director of the Derby City Chamber
Nicholas Finch is the artistic director of the Derby City Chamber Music Festival, whose second year of concerts kicks off May 23rd at Second Presbyterian Church
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
- Investigative Reporter
A Kentucky Republican wants to pass a law that would allow industrial companies to avoid being fined for excessive pollution. The issue, according to ethics experts, is that he works for one of those companies.
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Director of Events
Norton spokesperson Renee Murphy said the goal is to show residents the influence of their comments. The company collected 4,000 surveys.
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Senior Producer
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- City Politics and Government Reporter
- News
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Technical Operations Manager
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- Host, WFPK Saturday Night Blues Party
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
Stacie Shain is an award-winning communication professional who teaches at
Bellarmine University and for Penn State University's World Campus. Shain earned her bachelor's degree from Bellarmine University and her master's degree from Indiana University. Shain co-authored a book, "Duty, Honor, Applause: America's Entertainers in World War II." Shain is on the board of the Louisville Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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- Program Director 502.814.6519
- Program Director, WFPK
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- Member of the Investigations Advisory Board
Stanley Macdonald worked at The Courier-Journal for more than 30 years, rising from reporter to special projects editor. Macdonald was directly involved in several stories that won national awards, including the George Polk award and the runner-up for the Pulitzer Prize. After retiring from the newspaper, Macdonald taught writing and journalism courses at Western Kentucky University, St. Lawrence University and Bellarmine University.
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- CEO
- Member of the LPM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Team
- Member of the LPM Team
- President
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the LPM Board
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner was in town on Nov. 3 to discuss his new book, "Stress Test," about the Great Recession of 2007-09. The...
The United Auto Workers union significantly escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers Wednesday by going on strike against a major Ford truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
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- Business Sponsorship Manager
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- Member of the LPM Team
- Office Manager
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- Immediate past Chair
- Member of the LPM Board Officers Team
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- Host / Producer, All Things Considered