September 2008

Auto Industry Loan Reaches Senate

by Gabe Bullard September 26, 2008

A $25 billion loan for the domestic automotive industry is working its way through the U.S. Congress. If approved, some of the money could come to Louisville.

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A Greener Golf Course?

by kespeland September 26, 2008

Golf courses may look green, but not every course is environmentally green. But as WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports, two courses in Louisville are working to change that.

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'Whiskey Row' Development Seeks Funds, Residents

by Gabe Bullard September 26, 2008

Developers have announced plans to renovate two historic buildings in downtown Louisville for housing and commercial space.

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The Intersection of Literature & Science

by Laura Ellis September 26, 2008

Jonah Lehrer, author, journalist, scientist, chef – with a double major in neuroscience and English. So isn’t it interesting that his “aha” moment came when he was taking a break from a neuroscience experiment and decided to read a little Marcel Proust? Once Lehrer began reading “Swann’s Way” he realized Proust was talking about the very thing he was trying to prove in the lab – and the result of this discovery was his book “Proust was a Neuroscientist”. Listen to the Show

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Studio 619 for September 21, 2008

by scrosby September 26, 2008

windstorm; Take Back the Night; blue laws; Jamestown; Ed McClanahan

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Health Equity Results Are Years Away

by scrosby September 26, 2008

Good health doesn’t come easily. It’s even harder when you have no health insurance and can’t afford nutritious food. Two years ago, Louisville’s Health Department started the Center for Health Equity to help level the playing field.

They’re finding measurable results are hard to come by. WFPL’s Stephanie Sanders reports.

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U of L Fighting Felner Rumors

by Gabe Bullard September 25, 2008

University of Louisville officials are hoping to quash rumors surrounding former Education Dean Robert Felner.

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Kosair Launches Public Fundraising Campaign

by Rick Howlett September 25, 2008

Louisville’s Kosair Children’s Hospital has launched the public phase of a capital campaign to raise $208 million to expand its facilities and recruit the country’s top pediatric specialists. Steve Williams, CEO of parent company Norton Healthcare, says this particular fundraising effort is unique. “In its 116 year history, our Children’s Hospital has never, I repeat [...]

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Yarmuth Says Congress Under Extreme Pressure on Bailout Bill

by scrosby September 25, 2008

Louisville Congressman John Yarmuth says lawmakers on Capitol Hill aren’t being given enough time to consider the Bush Administration’s 700-billion dollar financial bailout plan. President Bush has asked Congress to act quickly on the plan, but Yarmuth says there isn’t enough time to fully vet such a large bill. He says there isn’t really even [...]

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Very Puzzling: A Chat with Will Shortz

by Laura Ellis September 25, 2008

He’s the world’s only known enigmatologist – a degree program he invented himself – and he’s been editing crossword puzzles for the New York Times since 1993. He’s responsible for the Sunday Puzzler on NPR’s Weekend Edition, and was the subject of the 2006 documentary “Wordplay.” He’s in town for the IdeaFestival but will be our guest this Thursday, when we’ll be broadcasting live from the event’s lobby. So grab a 6-letter word for writing implement and get ready for a 12-letter word for chat, with puzzle master Will Shortz. Listen to the Show

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