L.A.M.E. Podcast

By LAME Podcast

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

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

L.A.M.E. Podcast episodes:

July 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, 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
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1h 5min
July 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, 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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Email us: [email protected]
You can still get free stickers! Just email us or DM us on twitter
Stickers designed by Claire Thompson at clairethompsonart.com
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June 25, 2021E20 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: [email protected]
Email us:
[email protected]
Follow us on twitter:
@LAMEpod
We will send you free stickers! Please email us and we will mail them to wherever you send us.
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1h 4min
June 11, 2021E19 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]
We will send you a sticker for free!! Just email us or DM us
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56min
May 28, 2021E18 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:
[email protected]
Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod
Our logo and future stickers are designed by Claire Thompson!
https://www.clairethompsonart.com/
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1h 7min
May 21, 2021E17 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
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1h 1min
May 16, 20212021.05.16: 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]
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58min
May 14, 2021E16 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.
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Email us at [email protected]
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54min
May 07, 2021E15 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
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59min
April 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 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
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FAQs about L.A.M.E. Podcast:

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.