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Voting Matters is a series of conversations about the Kentucky electoral process co-hosted by Liza Holland, president of the Lexington chapter of the League of Women Voters, WUKY News Director Alan Ly... more
FAQs about Voting Matters:How many episodes does Voting Matters have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.
August 27, 2026Fayette Clerk's office puts out the 'help wanted' sign for poll workersVoting Matters, the podcast collaboration between the Lexington Chapter of the League of Women Voters and WUKY, is back with this conversation with Gilda Walters and Susan Lamb. The Fayette County Clerk's office is busy preparing for the November general election and they're looking to recruit poll workers. They also take the opportunity to 'bust some myths' surrounding ballot security....more56minPlay
July 13, 2026Voting Matters: Kentucky Refugee Ministries helps new residents settle into civic lifeVoting Matters is back from hiatus with this fresh conversation with Melissa Coulston of Kentucky Refugee Ministries. She talks about the mission of the nonprofit and recaps their 12th annual Kentucky Refugee and Immigrant Inclusion Summit, which this year included a mock election conducted by the Fayette County Clerk's office....more39minPlay
May 14, 2026More than a civic duty - voting can be beneficial to your healthEarly voting starts today for the May 19th primary election and Voting Matters is all new with this interview with LWV member Nancy Crewe. Nancy has a long history in public health and she's researched and written extensively on the reasons why you should vote; including that it's good for your health....more28minPlay
April 23, 2026Voting Matters: Everything you ever wanted to know about Planning & Zoning in LexingtonVoting Matters, a podcast collaboration between WUKY and Lexington League of Women Voters on the voting process and civic participation, turns the spotlight on how you can get involved in the city's future plans and designs. Alan and Liza welcome in James Duncan, director of Planning for the city of Lexington. Included in the discussion is the recent controversial decision by the Board of Adjustment regarding a piece of property on Duke Road in the Chevy Chase neighborhood....more34minPlay
April 01, 2026Voting Matters: 'How Can They Do That?' - multiple reports give legislature low marks for following their own rulesLiza and Alan talk with Janie Lindle, a member of the LWV's Transparency Kentucky Committee about the group's multiple studies calling out state lawmakers for their lack of transparency when it comes to public input, debate and fast-tracking of bills....more47minPlay
February 26, 2026Voting Matters: The view from the 'Horseshoe' - Councilmember Liz Sheehan on civic participation, and why it's so vitalVoting Matters, the non-partisan podcast about civic participation and the electoral process welcomes Fifth District Councilmember Liz Sheehan. She talks about ways you can get involved and why it is so important to have your say on city issues....more54minPlay
February 11, 2026Voting Matters: A preview of CivicLex's upcoming Civic Assembly and how you can get involvedVoting Matters, the podcast all about civic participation, is back with a fresh episode for February. Alan and Liza welcome CivicLex's Lilly Bramley and Megan Gulla for a preview of Lexington's first-ever Civic Assembly in March, and a number of other scheduled events leading up to the May primary....more27minPlay
January 06, 2026WUKY and non-partisan Lexington LWV again teaming up to deliver info on voting, civic participation2026 is an important year for decision makers across America including right here in Lexington, Kentucky and the Voting Matters podcast has you covered. Alan and Liza jump on to provide a quick preview of topics and show themes....more9minPlay
October 28, 2024We give the League the last word on this electionVoting Matters is back one final time to drop some important info regarding the upcoming election and for that Alan and Liza visit with Dr. Jen Jackson, League of Women Voters of Kentucky Board President. She talks about LWV's various statewide partnerships, some upcoming volunteer opportunities, and a last minute push to get more people to the polls....more33minPlay
October 21, 2024Helping new Americans exercise their right to voteThis week on Voting Matters Liza and Alan conduct an in-studio panel discussion on ensuring legal immigrants cast their ballots in the upcoming election. We talk with Emily Jones of the group New Americans Initiative, Isobel Taylor with Global Lex and Basel Touchan; a new American citizen who emigrated from Syria....more37minPlay
FAQs about Voting Matters:How many episodes does Voting Matters have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.