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Kay Tillow, Charlie Casper, and Paul Hoppe discuss Prior Authorization and other Medicare Advantage problems.

A talk with Antoine Terry who is the founder of Unite 502 of Louisville on how his organization helps to develop entrepreneurship, civic engagement, community development, and networking opportunities for men of color in the Louisville area. This is a fascinating discussion on the challenges and opportunities of increasing diversity in local business ownership and opportunities. A little more about Unite 502 is below, and their website is https://www.unite502.com/ .

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About Us

OUR MISSION- Create space for black and brown professionals and entrepreneurs to gather. Where they can grow both professionally and personally. Leading to greater economic sustainability.

​OUR VISION- Have the diversity in our community reflected in all levels of leadership across our community.

Unite 502 is building a commUNITY of leaders for men of color in the Louisville, KY area.

As you move up in your profession, be it corporate, civic, nonprofit, or academic, you'll find the spaces you occupy become less and less diverse, especially for men of color. It can be difficult to find someone who can relate to your experience or help you navigate those spaces.

That's where Unite 502 comes in. We provide our members with a community of like-minded professionals who can relate to your experience as well as provide you with guidance on how to navigate those spaces. We are a mix of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who share our expertise in leadership, wealth creation, maintaining your mental and physical health, as well keeping a healthy marriage and family life.

So whether you're new to the Louisville area or born and raised here, come join us in Uniting Our City!

On this week's program, we bring you an important community conversation about air toxins and health impacts, hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) on February 20th. WJCCTF brings you these virtual community meetings on third Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7pm online. The Task Force brings concerns and important information to residents and businesses about environmental, health and wellness issues that impact our communities. Topics vary each month. Join the conversation. Let your voice be heard and get the answers you need. Monthly topics are posted at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF. More info: 502-645-3588

On today's program, we'll hear from three fascinating speakers, with a conversation facilitated by WJCCTF's director, Arnita Gadson:

1. Dr. Swannie Jett, Executive Director. Park DuValle Family Health Center

The effect of environmental exposures on the community. Are the doctors aware of the exposure when making a diagnosis? Where do we need to go from here?

2. Rachael Hamilton, Director, Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District

House Bill 136 - What is it and how would it affect APCD’s authority to regulate industrial air pollution in Jefferson County? Will it mean the end of air pollution regulation in Jefferson County?

3. Dr. Natalie DuPre, Asst Professor, Epidemiology and Population Health Department, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville

Is there a positive outcome of having a collaboration between researchers and clinicians to reduce the burden of diseases?

Truth to Power brings you conversations you won't hear anywhere else on the airwaves. The program airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

On this week's Access Hour, we listen back to a virtual community conversation from Wednesday, January 31st, on the topic of "Community Benefits of Ohio River Restoration." The Ohio River Alliance presented this as its first installment of the “2024 Ohio River Discussion Series” featuring three fantastic speakers addressing the myriad community benefits of investing in the restoration of the Ohio River. Learn more at http://orsanco.org

Speakers included:

1. Jordan Lubetkin, director of Ohio River restoration for the National Wildlife Federation. He also serves as communications director for the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition. Prior to joining NWF, Jordan served as a reporter and editor at community newspapers around the country. He oversaw marketing and development efforts at the Toledo Jazz Society and gained media for the non-partisan Americans Discuss Social Security, based in Washington, D.C. Jordan earned a degree in English from Case Western Reserve University.

2. Heather Sprouse, who comes from a long line of West Virginians. She is now the co-owner of a small farm, and she holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Sociology from Marshall University, where she focused on community and leadership development. Heather is the Ohio River Coordinator with WV Rivers Coalition where she works with communities to amplify their clean water visions while creating pathways to restoration and protection.

3. Tanner Yess was raised by scientists, and grew up paddling, biking, and hiking. After earning a degree in ecology, he worked on a fishing vessel in the Bering Sea. His Peace Corps service involved resource management and eco-tourism. During graduate school, Tanner helped form Greater Cincinnati’s Tri State Trails Coalition. He is a National Park Service Mountains to Main Street Ambassador; SHIFT Emerging Leader; and recipient of the 2018 Murie Center Rising Leader Award. As a co-founder of Groundwork Ohio River Valley, Tanner has led the creation of one of the nation’s largest youth green workforce programs and brought Climate Safe Neighborhoods to Cincinnati. As a person of color in a majority white field, his passion is creating new pathways for diverse youth to access green careers.

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This week we chat with a Lexington, Kentucky bookstagrammer, Shawntaye, who is such a devoted reader that she makes books part of virtually everything she does, from socializing to volunteering. Amy met Shawntaye in real life before COVID and the Perks has been following her bookish adventures ever since.

Shawntaye talks to us about a panel discussion she lead in which she recommended books that uplift Black women, as well as what she has learned from being a board member of her local library and how the reading events she attends enrich her life. She also shares her very strong (and funny) feelings about why she does not set numerical reading goals each year.

Books Discussed in this Episode:

1- Finna by Nino Cipri

2- What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World by Henry Clark

3- What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a Dragon by Henry Clark

4- Heidi by Johanna Spyri

5- Forever by Judy Blume

6- Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan

7- Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

8- Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

9- You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

10- The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

11- Power: The Rise of Black Women in America by Charity C. Elder

12 - My Beautiful Black Hair by St. Clair Detrick-Jules

13- My Hair is Like the Sun by St. Clair Detrick-Jules

14- Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

15- The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

16- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

17 -Water by John Boyne (Five Star Read recommended by Book Lover Lynley @bichons_and_books_nz)

18- Enter the Body by Joy McCullough

19- Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare

20- Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen

21- The Weather Woman by Sally Gardner

Annie Easley was one of the first black scientists hired by NASA back in the 1950s. Initially she worked as a mathematician (a human 'computer'), but later learned computer science and programming. Mary Williams reports on this important figure in honor of both Black History Month and Women's History Month. Next, hear about the latest moon landing. Dave Robinson then reports on research about wildfires 430 million years ago, and what they tell us about earth's atmosphere at the time. Then, Scott Miller reports on what planets, stars and constellations we can see in the night sky during the month of March. Finally, Dave Robinson challenges listeners to contribute to Bench Talk by telling us what you think are the most important scientific or technological advances made between 2018 and the present, and/or what STEM advances you think will be made between now and 2030!

‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am.

Here is the link to the story kindly provided by NASA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31KmtnA0vIs

Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal

Music ('Blue Danube' by Richard Strauss) provided on public domain by the Philadelphia Orchestra - 1939 - Stowkovski conducting.

On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, talks about repairing the racial wounds of the nation with a great panel of guests who are taking part in a special film screening and panel discussion coming up on Wednesday at the Muhammad Ali Center. With us this week are Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana (http://worldkentucky.org); Kaitlyn Tisdale, Director of Interpretation at Locust Grove (http://locustgrove.org); and Randy Quarterman, one of the featured subjects of the documentary “The Cost of Inheritance.” Randy is a U.S. Army veteran and descendant of people enslaved by the Kellers in Savannah, Georgia. He co-founded the Reparations Project (https://reparationsproject.org/), which is the first project supported by the Quarterman Keller Foundation, to support Black education and legal land redress for Black families; to truth-tell; and to amplify Black voices. Randy also recommends the sites https://reparations4slavery.com/ and https://comingtothetable.org

In recognition of Black History Month, on Wednesday, February 28th, at the Muhammad Ali Center, from 5:00-8:30pm (5pm reception, and 6pm film, followed by a panel discussion), the World Affairs Council is screening a film called “The Cost of Inheritance.” It is an hour-long documentary that explores the complex issue of reparations in the United States using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and critical dialogue on racial conciliation. Through personal narratives, community inquiries, and scholarly insights, it aims to inspire understanding of the scope and rationale of the reparations debate. The event is free and open to the public, but you’ll need to register at http://worldkentucky.org

We also discuss the history of enslavement at Locust Grove, right here in Louisville, where the Croghan family enslaved approximately 100 individuals between 1790 and 1856. These enslaved men, women and children were the heart of the farm. They cultivated the land, cared for the many animals, built and maintained the house and other structures, and tended to the most intimate needs of the Croghan and Clark families. At the peak of the farm’s operation in 1820, more than 40 enslaved people labored at Locust Grove. In 1849, the 22 enslaved individuals remaining at Locust Grove were emancipated by the will of Dr. John Croghan. However, those that were ‘freed’ from enslavement were then indentured for seven years before finally being released from bondage.

As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW!

Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org

The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Kyle Ellison, former parole officer and trainer with the Kentucky Prison system, and historian, joins Jerry Collins, Chief of the Louisville Metro Dept. of Corrections, to discuss the current state of Kentucky's prisons and jails and the outlook for the future. This forum took place February 19, 2024 at the Louisville League of Women Voters Democracy in Action Forum.

In Part One of this two-part series, Kyle Ellison (former Parole Officer and trainer in the Kentucky prison system, as well as historian) and Jerry Collins (Chief of the Louisville Metro Dept. of Corrections) spoke at the Louisville League of Women Voters Democracy Forum on the current state of Kentucky's prisons, jails and prison population. Dee Pregliasco, President of the Louisville League, moderated. The discussion continues in Part two of this series.

Solutions to Violence features Ibraham Imam & Shachaf Polakow. Ibrahim Imam is currently a University of Louisville computer engineering professor who grew up in Palestine and immigrated to the United States. Shachaf Polakow is a former Israeli journalist who has recently immigrated to Louisville, Kentucky