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The Louisville Forum hosted a conversation among the Republican candidates for Mayor of Louisville on Wednesday. WFPL aired the event Wednesday at 8pm, part of our coverage of the Mayoral Race in Louisville and exploring the impact it will have on the future of the city. Listen to the audio of the Forum.

Climate and Development are Sapping Wetlands
Human alterations to the landscape have dried up more than half of U.S. wetlands. Now a new study predicts a warmer climate will also disrupt wetland ecosystems, and ducks will be on the losing end. At a popular stopping point for migratory waterfowl along the Ohio River in western Kentucky, one scientist is noticing changes in migration patterns. Read and hear the story from the Ohio River Radio Consortium.

This Weekend on WFPL
Saturday afternoon on Travel With Rick Steves, Rick gets ready for St Patrick's Day with a closer look at the traditional side of Ireland and exploring the customs of a traditional Irish music session in its natural habitat — a pub.

Sunday morning on HomeGrown, Bob and Jeneen discuss some 2010 award-winning plants for Kentuckiana gardeners, and look into the past and present of Incan farming at 12,000 foot altitudes in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Nothing But Net: The Week in College Basketball

Nothing But Net is WFPL’s newest weekly podcast, and it’s all about college basketball. Every week, Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon spotlight the region’s teams: The University of Louisville, The University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University and Indiana University, and they analyze the regional squads. With thoughtful discussion and exciting guests, Nothing But Net captures the intensity and passion of our region’s love of college basketball, in a fresh new way. Check out the latest episode.

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