Louisville Public Media

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Louisville Public Media (LPM) is an independent, community supported not-for-profit corporation serving our Louisville metropolitan area with three distinct public radio stations and a newly established investigative unit: 89.3 WFPL News provides local, national and international news, public affairs and cultural programming; Classical 90.5 WUOL is our city’s only classical music and fine arts radio station; 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville showcases independent, alternative music and an array of musical genres; and the newly established Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting (KyCIR) shines the light of accountability on the people and institutions in power.

Series

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4 Pieces

Burning coal creates coal ash. Sometimes the ash is recycled, but more commonly it's stored in a pond or landfill. In Louisville, Kentucky, residents say that ash is escaping that landfill and contaminating their homes.

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7 Pieces

The series looks at people in their professions and how jobs have helped mold traditions and the culture of Kentucky.

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9 Pieces

Nine features about the health effects of living near the industrial Rubbertown neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky.

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75 Pieces

Every week on The Guestlist, you'll hear casual, in-depth conversations and guest DJ sets with musicians, comedians, actors, authors, and other notable weirdos. It's like making a new friend at the end of the bar — and finding out they were in your favorite band.

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150 Pieces

Get a complete taste of legendary musicians and up-and-coming bands in these 7 minute interview pieces set to the artists own music. Hosted by Kyle Meredith.


Latest Pieces

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Comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Wyatt Cenac talks about why he gets on stage as a stand-up — and why comedy matters. Olivia Jean discu...

Bought by KWIT, KWIT, and WLPR


  • Added: Aug 18, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Fleet Foxes returned with their new LP, Crack-Up, last week after a six year absence from the release game. In that time, lead Fox Robin Pecknold w...

Bought by WOUB and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Aug 14, 2017
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 2
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Eric Pulido was in the middle of a break with his band Midlake when the inspiration hit to reach out to some of his artist friends to start a new b...

Bought by WOUB and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Aug 14, 2017
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 2
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Damon Albarn spoke with Kyle Meredith about the new Gorillaz album, Humanz, which he started planning and writing before the presidential election,...

Bought by WOUB, WLPR , and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Aug 06, 2017
  • Length: 06:53
  • Purchases: 3
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Goldfrapp return with Silver Eye on March 31st, and while it signals a return to electronic sounds, this isn't "Ooh La La." This 7th LP uses synth,...

Bought by WOUB, WLPR , and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Aug 06, 2017
  • Length: 07:03
  • Purchases: 3
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Actor, Hobbit and former record label impresario Elijah Wood discusses the joy that stems from expanding your musical horizons. Bhi Bhiman talks ab...

Bought by KWIT, KWIT, and WLPR


  • Added: Jul 28, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Indie wrestling superstar Colt Cabana talks about why you should give pro wrestling a shot. And he's pretty convincing. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah fr...

Bought by RADIOLEX, KWIT, and WLPR


  • Added: Jun 09, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Comedian and director Bobcat Goldthwait talks about being a real-life Forrest Gump. Sort of. Kurt Vile reveals his ultimate professional goal and d...

Bought by KWIT and WLPR


  • Added: Jun 02, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington explains the importance of casual brilliance in his approach to art. Radiolab creator Jad Abumrad talks about ...

Bought by KWIT, KBBI Alaska, and WLPR


  • Added: Apr 21, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Craig Finn discusses his journey as a songwriter from Lifter Puller and The Hold Steady to his solo work. Cameron Esposito talks about her journey ...

Bought by KBBI Alaska, KWIT, and WLPR


  • Added: Apr 14, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3