L.A.M.E. Podcast

L.A.M.E. Podcast

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L.A.M.E. Podcast episodes

  • 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, Paris, and Northern KY.

    We also talk about election central and give an overview of the insane field we have this year for candidates.
    Finally, we wrap up with a speedrun of the CRT committee session in Frankfort last week.

    Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod

    1 hr 5 min
  • 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, you can hear all about what they Mayor is, what they can do, and who they can appoint to office (it's classified)

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    Stickers designed by Claire Thompson at clairethompsonart.com

    1 hr
  • 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: covid19renterhelp.org
      • Louisville: stopmyeviction.org
      • Call 502-783-7211
      • Email us:

        • Follow us on twitter:

        • @LAMEpod

          We will send you free stickers! Please email us and we will mail them to wherever you send us.

          1 hr 4 min
        • 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 For North Fork this weekend!

            • https://www.facebook.com/events/307415504213749/
            • Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod

              Email us at [email protected]

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              56 min
            • 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 Lexington, and Chicago- culminating with Morehead and the misdeeds of Patrick Madden.

              Sign the petition and follow Justice 4 North Fork!

              • https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/justice-4-north-fork-resident-demands
              • https://www.facebook.com/Justice4NorthFork/
              • Email us for stickers, or to become Erin's pen-pal:

                  Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod

                  Our logo and future stickers are designed by Claire Thompson!

                  • https://www.clairethompsonart.com/
                  • 1 hr 7 min
                  • 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 us at [email protected]
                    Check out our websites:

                    • LAMEpod.com
                    • LAMEpod.neocities.org
                    • Logo is by Claire Thompson:

                      • https://www.clairethompsonart.com/
                      • Check out the Counselors Over Cops Linktree!

                        • https://linktr.ee/counselorsovercops
                        • 1 hr 1 min
                        • 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 their weekly zoom meeting

                          • https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootslawproject/event/380148/
                          • Register for the rally on Wednesday 5/19

                            • https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootslawproject/event/388269/
                            • Here's their linktree

                              • https://linktr.ee/counselorsovercops
                              • Sign their petition

                                • https://go.theactionpac.com/sign/FCPS-counselors-over-cops
                                • They're even in the paper!

                                  • https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article250011069.html
                                  • You can also follow them on social media:

                                    • Instagram @counselorsovercops
                                    • Twitter @CounseOverCops
                                    • You can reach out to us on twitter @LAMEpod

                                      And submit any technical corrections, comments, or thoughts to [email protected]

                                      58 min
                                    • 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 B we talk about the abuse of powers of school cops and what you can do this week to help.

                                            Follow us on twitter @LAMEpod

                                            Email us at [email protected]

                                            54 min
                                          • 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
                                            • 59 min
                                            • 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 KY General Assembly to create their own executive branch, which involves the corporate takeover of the KY State Fair.

                                              Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod

                                              Send us an email: [email protected]
                                              Visit our websites: LAMEpod.com and lamepod.neocities.org

                                              Fill out the civic lex public comment survey: bit.ly/lex-comment

                                              59 min

                                            About L.A.M.E. Podcast

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                                            Marxist and Materialist analysis of the happenings in Lexington, KY with the occasional urban geography perspective