L.A.M.E. Podcast

L.A.M.E. Podcast episodes:

• 12.31.2021

  E40 2021.12.30: The Cracks in Farmhouse's Foundation

  In our final episode of the year, we talk about unions - but not the kind you're thinking of, and the status of Farmhouse Fraternity at UK. On Side B we discuss some breaking news regarding the redistricting of KY house...

  
• 12.24.2021

  The L.A.M.E. Christmas Spooktacular

  Claire from clairethompsonart.com talks with Erin and Jenry about ghost stories, curious architecture, the Shabat mode on elevators, the business of historic preservation, and of course, the recurring realization that this is a city build by slave owners, for slave...

  
• 12.18.2021

  E39 2021.12.17: A Rubicon of Sorts

  In an interesting twist we switch up the order of Side A and Side B this week. We talk about a committee hearing in Frankfort that was to get bonus pay to essential workers, and the aftermath of tornadoes pertaining to...

  
• 12.11.2021

  E38 2021.12.10: Socialism Or Barbarism

  In which we talk about what it means to be a Marxist podcast, errata from last episode, more covid updates, the divestment of ArtsPlace, updates from the Kloiber campaign, and more... On side B we delve a little deeper into what...

  
• 12.04.2021

  E37 2021.12.03: An Economy On Fire

  After a brief hiatus, we are back to discuss the happenings of Lexington and the state. On side A we talk about the cliques in the FCPs, the Lansdowne massacre, Blake's Bike Blog, the guys who got free garbage for 8...

  
• 11.12.2021

  E36 2021.11.12: Another Defense of Overhead Powerlines

  In which we break the nuclear news of David Kloiber running for mayor against Linda Gorton, read another Barry Saturday article about dismantling police unions, and discuss the issues plaguing the Scott County Landfill and Fayette County School lunches. On Side...

  
• 11.11.2021

  BONUS: My Own Private Chernobyl

  Jenry and Erin talk for like 40 minutes after recording the main ep about a fire in a battery warehouse in Morris Illinois. Long story short we're all screwed. [email protected] @lamepod and yeah dont worry you're getting a normal episode this week

  
• 11.08.2021

  E35 2021.11.07: Please, Please, Please

  In which we give some corrections to past episodes as well as an update on the heaven hill contract. We also talk about the ARPA projects city council is considering, as well as a discussion about the expansion of the...

  
• 10.29.2021

  E34 2021.10.29: The Redistricting Episode?

  In which we discuss the new masonic temple, the new police contract, staff raises, and the infamous topic of redistricting. Join us on side B for a reading about Clays Mill Road from the Kaintuckeean. You can follow along here: https://www.thekaintuckeean.com/clays-mill/ Follow...

  
• 10.20.2021

  E33 2021.10.19: A Defense of Overhead Powerlines

  In which we talk about the new soccer league coming to Lexington, tree removal, and the larger issue of one private corporation running one of our most critical utilities. On side B we talk about the Unity Aluminum Mill, and some...

  
• 10.01.2021

  E32 2021.10.01: Local PsyOpers #32

  In which we give an update on the Heaven Hill strike, the Ford and SK plant, and new strategy employed by a local PsyOp. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: [email protected] Contribute to the strike fund! @ufcwlocal23d [email protected]

  
• 09.25.2021

  E31 2021.09.24: Staff Book Club

  In which we discuss the National Guard in Chandler, multiple bomb threats to FCPS, an update to the Legacy Trail (spoilers: it's not done), and an exciting piece of news from the KY theater. On side B the LAME staff talks...

  
• 09.17.2021

  E30 2021.09.17: Austerity Pizza

  In which we talk about more covid closures affecting schools in Lexington, the latest tik tok trends, a STRIKE ALERT at the Heaven Hill Distillery, and we say goodbye to ADUs from the latest city council meeting :( On Side B...

  
• 09.08.2021

  E29 2021.09.07: A Contract With a View

  Join us for take 2 of this week's episode of LAME: brought to you in two parts. On Side A, we talk about record numbers of covid cases, school closures, zoning changes, and potentially nefarious property management deals. On Side B, we...

  
• 08.27.2021

  E28 2021.08.27: What if ADUs were real? Feat. Blake Hall

  In which we launch our jihad against the drones plaguing the sidewalks around Lexington. We also bring up the shopping cart problem facing Lexington and Councilmember Kloiber is on the case! On side B we talk about ADUs (accessory dwelling units)...

  
• 08.21.2021

  E27 2021.08.20: Lexington Gentocracy

  We talk about covid spikes, bus cancellations, the end of assistance, and the re-election of everyone's favorite mayor. On side B we talk about updates to the KSU story, western kentucky, and mask mandates. Don't forget to do the ARPA survey: lexingtonky.gov/arpa Attend...

  
• 08.13.2021

  E26 2021.08.12: Don't Call a Councilor on Vacation

  ARPA Survey ----> lexingtonky.gov/arpa Take it and request an office of cooperative employment Let it be known that the grocery store Erin was trying to think of was Publix Join on on Side A for a foray into the Republican death cult, an...

  
• 07.30.2021

  E25 2021.07.30: Coldstream was an Inside Job

  Jenry tackles all violent crime, the masks they're back baby, UK actively destroys housing stock from Lexington during a housing crisis. On side B we talk about strange protests meetings in Frankfort, and the many shenanigans(crimes) at KSU. Email us at: [email protected] Follow...

  
• 07.23.2021

  E24 2021.07.23: Apples, Again

  In which we discuss matrices, road expansions, and the gang reporting in the Herald-Leader. Join us on side B for an in-depth overview of Steve Kay's blog and another KY republican power grab. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod Register for the...

  
• 07.16.2021

  E23 2021.07.16: Marxism Jenryism

  In which we try to coherently connect the Lexington Bureaucracy to the State and Revolution. Did we succeed? Let us know by emailing us at [email protected] tweeting at us @LAMEpod Book List for inquiring minds: Frederich Engels: Socialism: Utopian and Scientific https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/download/Engels_Socialism_Utopian_and_Scientific.pdf Karl Marx:...

  
• 07.12.2021

  E22 2021.07.11: Developers Really Think Like This

  In which we discuss the KU rate increase, the FOP suing the City of Lexington, and more planning errors at Bluegrass airport. Tune in to side B for goofy building shit featuring towers from all parts of the state. Including Lexington,...

  
• 07.01.2021

  E21 2021.06.29: Classified

  It's the LAME 4th of July Episode coming at you in 2 parts: On Side A, tune in to hear about the Fayette Mall's weird policy on minors, more Scott County garbage drama, and news from the city council. On Side B,...

  
• 06.25.2021

  E20 2021.06.24: No Rest for the Council

  In a show that is entirely side A, we discuss the latest city council meeting moments after it happened. We see a return of Barry Saturday, and a discussion about the shopping cart epidemic plaguing parts of the city. RSS Feed: https://feeds.mcclatchy.com/kentucky/sections/news/local/stories Resources: Lexington:...

  
• 06.11.2021

  E19 2021.06.10: The Fervor of City Council

  In which Scott County has finally had enough of Lexington's shit, the council finally hears the resolution for no knock warrants, and we get a little Civic Lesson from Erin. Coalition for a Livable Lexington Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuysrDgsH9bxFwsxsXfmhgOjfa7jFFCD Join the folks at Justice...

  
• 05.28.2021

  E18 2021.05.28: T.I.F. Talk

  After a brief delay from the hellscape of Lexington pollen, we are back to report about the latest project that has spawned between the two states of UK and Lexington. The common theme for this episode revolves around T.I.F. districts in...

  
• 05.21.2021

  E17 2021.05.20: Local Business Invents Slavery

  In which we discuss Lexington's multitude of five year plans, city public comments, a mysterious review of Our Fair City's charter, and an in-depth review of a local business who developed a convincing new economic system. Follow us on Twitter @LAMEpod Email...

  
• 05.16.2021

  2021.05.16: Counselors Over Cops feat. FCPS Students

  On this special episode of LAME, Erin interviews Allie, Elodie, Melody- students of FCPS. They talk about their experiences with SROs (Safety Resource Officers) and ways you can help stop the militarization of Lexington Schools. Join them on Mondays 7pm for...

  
• 05.14.2021

  E16 2021.05.13: Police, but at School

  Attend the Counselors over Cops rally next Wednesday from 3-5pm: https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootslawproject/event/388269/?akid=3673.7971133.a38URl&amounts;=5,20,50,100,250,500,1000&rd;=1&source;=ema20210510-3673&t;=2 Resources: https://www.ifpo.org/resource-links/articles-and-reports/school-security-training/school-resource-security-officers/ https://www.aclu.org/issues/juvenile-justice/school-prison-pipeline/cops-- and-no-counselors Public School Data: https://kycss.org/ns/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/REP-KCSS-FY18-Data-Report-FINAL-Draft-May-2.pdf This week we discuss the latest misgivings of city council including the comprehensive plan and the plan to redefine the very blocks that make up our city. On side...

  
• 05.07.2021

  E15 2021.05.06: Neoliberal Oil Fire

  In which a truly shitty public-private partnership causes the metaphysical LAME HQ to catch fire. We also talk about the 6 month progress of the Racial Justice and Equity Report. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us at: [email protected] Check out our websites: LAMEpod.com LAMEpod.neocities.org

  
• 04.23.2021

  E14 2021.04.22: USS Woodland of Theseus

  Buffalo on the loose, the USS Woodland goes into dry dock for repair, and the mayor unveils her budget for all to scrutinize. How much money went to funding the police? Too much. Erin talks about the latest attempts of the...

  
• 04.09.2021

  E13 2021.04.08: Please Stop Funding the Police

  Lexington Home and Garden Convention, more cop corruption, and yet another reason to email your council member about the police budget. Find your councilor at https://www.LexingtonKY.gov about item P 0324-21. The police do not need this amount of funding. On side...

  
• 04.02.2021

  2021.04.01: ELECT NAJOLI

  You can check out Dr. Najoli's campaign at drnajoli.com Follow along with us reading Herman's platform at https://drnajoli.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/cincy-2021.pdf Don't forget to register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/ Find out more at https://lame-pod.pinecast.co

  
• 03.26.2021

  E12 2021.03.25: 4 Hours of Confusion

  This week's episode features coverage of the 4 hours of utter confusion that happened at Chandler today as well as details about the Library reopening. Tune in to side B for a close examination of 0273-21, which you can find...

  
• 03.19.2021

  E11 2021.03.18: Legislative Acts of Terror

  This is a depressing episode folks. Tune in to side A to hear about the $200,000 of Homeland Security funding going into the LPD for domestic terrorism, and the resignation of a corrupt LPD officer but not for his actual abuses...

  
• 03.12.2021

  E10 2021.03.11: Committee Exposure Therapy

  As yet another piece of local infrastructure burns before our very eyes, we discuss the latest happenings at home and abroad in Frankfort. This week city council discussed the latest gravel updates and rental assistance among other things. Everyone's least...

  
• 03.05.2021

  E9 2021.03.04: Gas Station NIMBYs

  Fayette Mall catches fire, DoD pressures Capilouto the UK Confucius Center, and things get spicy in City Council regarding the latest disciplinary sessions and the mother of all public hearings: the Planning Commission Zoning Public Hearing- featuring the A team...

  
• 02.26.2021

  E8 2021.02.25: Preview for '22

  In which we discuss the latest happenings from city council work sessions, including some revelations about basic city services we take for granted every day. Join us on side B for a civics overview, as well as a forecast for...

  
• 02.22.2021

  E7 2021.02.21: Well There's Your Parking Garage

  Nothing gold can stay. In a turn of events everyone saw coming, the city council and the Mayor have made some interesting decisions regarding the treatment of a former LPD officer. Stay tuned to side B for some discussion of...

  
• 02.15.2021

  E6 2021.02.14: Civic Lex

  Episode Notes Another excellent discussion about the happenings of city council, including the infiltration of Civic Lex into state propaganda. Listen as old heroes become villains, new characters emerge from the shadows, and the history of trains in Lexington is discussed....

  
• 02.05.2021

  E5 2021.02.04: State of the LFUCG

  Episode Notes In a surprising turn of events, we agree with what city council is doing for Lexington as a whole. Things are going well in the city! We also do some research into what has been going on in city...

  
• 01.29.2021

  E4 2021.01.29: Urban Geography Tik-Toks

  Episode Notes The impending privatization of public services is looming on the horizon. Coupled with a disregard for cyclists in Lexington, city council seems to have a lot of work to do. Stay tuned to the second half of our show to...

  
• 01.20.2021

  E3 2021.01.19: What even happens on city council?

  Episode Notes In which we discuss the latest happenings at city council. Including, but not limited to, the concept of landlords, the misgivings of our city counselors, and potentially dubious urban infrastructure projects. We also discuss the latest development project plaguing...

  
• 01.13.2021

  E2 2021.01.12: Capitol Report

  Episode Notes What is a constable? When do I have to pay my lextran fares? What the hell is going on in Frankfort?! All of these questions and more on this episode of L.A.M.E. Follow us on twitter @LAMEpod Send us death threats, lynching threats, and...

  
• 01.06.2021

  E1 2021.01.05: Brent Spence

  Episode Notes In this episode, we talked about the latest shenanigans following the city council inaugurations, archeological findings in Lexington, and the infamous Brent Spence Bridge conundrum plaguing an interstate near you Questions, comments and death threats can go to [email protected] All other...