June 2009

HomeGrown 06/28/09 – Herb Garden Gourmet & Americana Community Garden

by Brad Yost June 28, 2009

HomeGrown this week proves good gardening can come in pairs – or it can include an entire community. Our guests include Tim Haas and Jan Beane, herb growers and chefs extradonaire, who talk about their book “The Herb Garden Gourmet: Grow Herbs, Eat Well and be Green.” Then Bob and Jeneen visit the Americana Community Center where a 10,000-square-foot community garden is shared by 20 diverse families. Downloadable MP3

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Vigil To Mark Stonewall Riots Anniversary

by Rick Howlett June 28, 2009

Louisville’s Fairness Campaign will hold a vigil tonight to mark the 40th anniversary of the New York Stonewall riots. Campaign director Chris Hartman says the uprising against a police raid at the city’s Stonewall Inn marked a defining moment in the struggle for gay rights. “A group of African-American, Latino, and white lesbian, gay and [...]

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Ask the Mayor

by Laura Ellis June 26, 2009

Like many other cities in the country, Louisville is facing some tough times. Mayor Abramson’s recently proposed budget includes cuts in both funds and personnel for most departments in Metro Government. In addition, many community support groups are facing a cut or elimination of support from Metro Government. So, what’s a city to do to get through these tough economic times? Listen to the Show

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Abramson Says He'll Make Re-Election Decision This Summer

by Rick Howlett June 26, 2009

Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson says he hasn’t decided yet whether he’ll seek re-election in 2010. Abramson say he’ll make the decision either next month or in early August. “Because I’ll either have to start raising money for the next year’s may primary if we run again, or let the other folks…..and it will be a [...]

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Dozens Rally For Peace In Iran

by Gabe Bullard June 26, 2009

Several dozen Iranians and local residents of all nationalities filled Thomas Merton Square in downtown Louisville for a peace vigil today.

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Rooney to Step Down as Spalding President

by scrosby June 26, 2009

The President of Spalding University says she’ll step aside at the end of the next school year. Jo Ann Rooney was named president of Spalding in 2002, when the school was operating on a three-and-a-half million dollar deficit. She’s credited with turning the school around financially and turning the deficit into a surplus. Board of [...]

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Daniels Says He's Prepared To Respond To Shutdown

by Rick Howlett June 26, 2009

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he remains optimistic that state lawmakers can reach a budget agreement before next week’s deadline, but he’s prepared to keep essential services in operation if there’s a government shutdown. The legislature has until the end of Tuesday to approve a new spending plan. Daniels says if that doesn’t happen, he’ll [...]

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Studio 619 for June 21, 2009

by scrosby June 26, 2009

tobacco future; liveable cities; faith-based agencies; Jean Thompson; David Sedaris

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Program Will Distribute Vitamins To KY Guard

by Rick Howlett June 26, 2009

Louisville Metro Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh is leading an effort to distribute vitamins to all 8,000 members of the Kentucky National Guard. It’s called “Operation Vital Nutrients.” Ward-Pugh says the program is being launched in conjunction with the National Foundation for Women Legislators, which wants to extend the effort to all 50 states. The vitamins come [...]

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