Convergence

As the first full week of 2020 concludes, the start and continuation of many ideas looms around the nation, Kentucky and Glasgow.

In this week's episode of Convergence, join Brennan and Daniel for a look at the Kentucky General Assembly's direction as they kick off the 2020 session. From budget to voting laws, the General Assembly has taken swift action already to initiate significant legislation.

Closer to home, the Downtown Park proposal moves through committee as the Glasgow City Council is set to vote on whether they believe the park's vitality will proceed.

Also, Metcalfe County looks ahead to voting on a resolution making it a "Second Amendment sanctuary city." A lot of counties are looking to take these steps as a stance toward protecting infringements on the right to bear arms, but does a resolution have power?

Have you tried navigating Glasgow at midnight? It's not that hard, but you may be surprised to find strange things happen after midnight in Glasgow!

Join Daniel and Brennan this week for talks, laughs and a joke or two. All on Convergence!

The year 2020 has set in on a lot of us, including those of us in the newsroom.

In this episode, Daniel and Brennan talk continuing coverage and what might make the news locally, around the state and nationally. Coming off the Christmas and New Year's holidays, the two discuss these topics with extensive dialogue and comedy!

Have a seat or stand. We don't mind. Grab your coffee or soda or water or whatever you drink, and listen to Convergence!

What do you want for Christmas?

Well, maybe you said a downtown park, maybe not. Wes Simpson is hoping for a park and Glaswegians seem to want it too. Simpson joins Brennan and Daniel this week ahead of a presentation to the Glasgow City Council. Simpson has garnered support from several citizens over the last several months and hopes to move downtown in the right direction with a downtown park equipped with an amphitheater, splash fountain and a pavilion for the regional farmer's market.

All Wes Simpson wants for Christmas is a downtown park, and he just might get it.

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Jamie Bewely Byrd joins Brennan and Daniel this week for talks about an idea she recently had: Helping the Hardworking for the Holidays.

If you work, pay bills and feel like your caught in the never ending cycle of life – we get it.

Jamie does too.

That's why she has garnered support from local citizens to contribute money to help the hardworking during this holiday season. As you'll hear, she tells Daniel and Brennan that her goal is to serve 10 families. Hopefully that number will grow next year, and more and more gifts will make their way to families.

Tune in to Convergence to hear the latest happenings around Glasgow and Barren County. Oh, and don't forget, get those submissions in to [email protected]  by Dec. 15!

It's official – Convergence has been alive for one month!

In this week's episode, Daniel and Brennan dive into Hispanic culture in and around Glasgow. Glasgow High School student Dinah Miranda joins for a conversation on her heritage and how she has adapted. Miranda also helps local students, as an aid in the classroom, understand the culture around Glasgow.

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To contact Brennan or Daniel, you can call either WCLU Radio at (270) 651-9149 or the Glasgow Daily Times at (270) 678-5171.

You can also email the two at [email protected] or [email protected]

In this episode of Convergence Daniel and Brennan talk homelessness, food insecurity and sustainability. What are the problems volunteers in the area see as related to homelessness and feeding programs? Should the city and county government be involved in initiating the formation of a shelter? Are cold months the only time we see a need for a shelter?

Mandy Goessling of Shelter Barren County joins Brennan and Daniel this week for a discussion of feasibility as related to homelessness in the Glasgow and Barren County area.

Share your thoughts! You can reach Brennan Crain at (270) 651-9149 and ask for the newsroom, or you can reach Daniel at (270) 678-5171. The two can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected].

Follow Brennan and Daniel on Twitter at brennan_crain and @DSuddeathGDT.

Episode two is here and Daniel and Brennan are talking about the coverage of something common in the newsroom – crime. In this week's episode the two dive into what can be a complicated subject matter. Also featured in this episode is a look at what local law enforcement, the court system and jail are doing to remedy some of the problems faced in Glasgow and Barren County. 

If you have an idea or topic of discussion, feel free to reach out to Brennan or Daniel!

Brennan Crain can be reached by email at [email protected] or his office phone at 270.651.9149. 

Website: wcluradio.com

Daniel Suddeath can be reached by email at [email protected],or his office phone at 270.678.5171. 

Website: glasgowdailytimes.com

In the first episode of Convergence Daniel and Brennan hear from Kentucky Education Association District III President Kelley Bauer on how the general election will impact Kentucky's educators. Daniel and Brennan reflect on the significance of Election Day and impacts across the region. Tag Taylor and Libby Pruitt Short also join on this episode to discuss an overwhelming 20-year contract the Glasgow EPB Board of Directors faces. The two give insight into the process the Board has taken to assess the contract. 

Episode One: Election Day and Electric Plant Board haze was recorded Nov. 6, 2019.

0:00 - Welcome and overview

1:45 - Election Day and Kelley Bauer

30:00 - Electric Plant Board contract and Tag Taylor, Libby Short

51:00 - Close and overview

 

If you have an idea or topic of discussion, feel free to reach out to Brennan or Daniel!

Brennan Crain can be reached by email at [email protected] or his office phone at 270.651.9149. 

Website: wcluradio.com

Daniel Suddeath can be reached by email at [email protected],or his office phone at 270.678.5171. 

Website: glasgowdailytimes.com