Trailblazing hip-hop artist MC Lyte has released her first album in nine years, and she’s now on the road with her "1 of 1: Reflections of Lyte" tour. She’ll be in Louisville on April 5, and joins us to talk about why she decided to go back into the studio, and what it was like being a woman in the early days of hip-hop.

This year has already been a whirlwind in national politics. But what’s going on at the state levels of government? In Kentucky, lawmakers just wrapped up their annual session. We talk about what went through, what it all means, and what could come next, with Sylvia Goodman, Kentucky Public Radio's Capitol Reporter.

Spring is here, and if you’re a gardener, you’ve probably already been out in the dirt. Whether you’re an expert with an acre, or a novice with a window box, this episode has something for you. We talk about the challenges and advantages of gardening in our region, and tackle some common problems and how to solve them.

Guests:

• Terry Gibson, a Master Gardener with the Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program, part of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Kentucky
• Jacob Stidham, Director of Horticulture and Facilities at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the women who have shaped history while paving the way for the future. And the Daughters of Greatness series, from the Muhammad Ali Center, honors women changemakers here in Louisville. On this episode, we learn more about the program and its honorees.

Guests:

• Erin Herbert, Senior Vice President of Operations, Muhammad Ali Center

The landscape of live theater has dramatically shifted in the years since COVID-19 disrupted the industry. And here in Louisville, we’ve seen those changes up close. Louisville’s professional theatre companies are facing big questions about how to evolve and keep audiences engaged. We’ll talk about it on this episode of “On Track.”

Guests:

• Keith Waits, curator and operations director at Louisville Visual Art, where he hosts “Artists Talk with LVA” each week on WXOX 97.1 FM
• Tory Parker, director of marketing and communications for Fund for the Arts

We live in an age of constant information… for better or worse. So as we encounter news in all its forms, from newspapers to tiktok, it’s on us to learn how to figure out which sources are trustworthy. On this episode of “On Track,” we’ll talk about media literacy, and how to separate fact from fiction.

Guests:

• Jake Ryan, Managing Editor, LPM’s Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting
• Patricia Weems Gaston, Lacy C. Haynes Professor of Journalism at the University of Kansas’ William Allen White School of Journalism