E72 2023.05.19: Live from a Bozeman Parking Lot May 25, 2023

Our first ever remote episode, a frankly terrifying experience.\ Erin learns who won the primary, Jenry contemplates license plates.\ \ We will see you soon with a more normal episode.

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E71 2023.05.09: The 2023 Primary: Mr. Hell Reigns May 10, 2023

For everyone looking for Lexington news I'm sorry we spent a full hour talking about Eric Deters

E70 2023.02.21: Side B is for 'Bleak' Feb 22, 2023

if you know anyone who can hook us up with an apartment in Havana let us know In this Episode: Parking Asbury Revival 2023 and... Side B

E69 2023.2.6: r/LexingtonCollapse Feb 07, 2023

in this ep: -Read "The State and Revolution" by Lenin -How to bypass Herald Leader paywall for good! -Susan Lamb, et al. -funny articles on cell tower and lexington soccer -deja vu -cops with thermal imaging cameras???? horrid???? -yimbys, et al. -this place is doomed

E68 2023.1.15: Podcasters to AppHarvest: Drop Dead Jan 15, 2023

In this Ep: new city council, Yahr elected after recount, Parking drama continues. other things happen and then we loose internet. see you very soon for more remedial episodes.

E67 2022.12.18: The Parking Episode Dec 19, 2022

Erin promised to add the link. In this episode: family court election recount?, and a lot of parking, with an impromptu reading series. On side B: Bernheim pipeline discourse.

E66 2022.11.04: Election 22: New Kloiber Lore Nov 05, 2022

We talk who to not vote for, and then discover a horrible truth about Kloiber. then we go over time and we dont get to read the article i wanted to read LAST MONTH. anyways see you soon and write in ERIN L.A.M.E. for mayor.

E65 2022.10.21: Give Richard Young A Glock. Oct 22, 2022

be lucky you're hearing this.

E64 2022.09.29: fresh out of news Sep 30, 2022

a whole lotta development happening by Masterson Station, Erin has literally only headlines to give us, and we wrap up a years long story on the Aluminum Mil Rugpull.

E63 2022.09.15: Lenin at the Candidate Forum Sep 16, 2022

Some breaking news- and then onto the good stuff: we went to the candidate forum yesterday, and oh boy do we have opinions on it all- although it would be weird if we didn't I guess.

E62 2022.9.10: Craftwerk Sep 10, 2022

Topics in this episode: Just one more lane will fix it I promise, the new Covid Situation and the loss of the masc mandate, and a whole lotta election talk - from Kelly Craft's bid for governor to the miserable state of Lexington electoral politics.

E61 2022.08.27: Quietly Quitting the General Assembly Aug 28, 2022

In this Episode:\ Someone at city hall wires 4 Million Dollars to just some guy. Planning Commission unanimously votes for abolishing parking minimums. AirBNB is too popular in this city. General Assembly Passes EKY Relief bill. Matt Bevin returns to this part of the earth.

E60 2022.08.23: Whiskey Fungus is Healthy Actually jsyk <3 Aug 23, 2022

Topics for today:\ Monkeypox, Woodland park's pirate ship, A rival publication's disgusting interest in """"true crime"""", UK Medical Debt, Property taxes???, Bourbon producers definitely are not covering every county in a black-mold-like substance, and something else idk erin generally writes these.

E59 2022.08.09: Killing for Sport Aug 09, 2022

In which we talk about all of the things around Lexington getting annihilated: Barry Saturday, Two Keys, school lunch, dorms, and more...

On side B we talk about the flood, Biden, and Fancy Farm.

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E58 2022.07.20: "Dark Money" Jul 21, 2022

on today's agenda:\ Covid data reporting, The Damn Heat, Filler content in the newspaper, JCPS, and of course: the dark, dark, scary, non-euclidian, 501c4 money in GOP primaries.

E57 2022.07.15: The Party has given up Jul 16, 2022

Jenry recounts some sightseeing in central KY, gives a plea for someone to help make a railroad. \ News today: KU tree cutting, a fully federally funded NEW parking lot downtown, Constables riot against extinction, Sarah Williams walks free. Erin shares more visual gags with the listening audience, and we wonder how the democrats will ever recover in the commonwealth. (Spoiler alert: the party has given up.)

E56 2022.07.07: Left Wing YIMBYism ft. Blake Hall Jul 11, 2022

Blake Hall joins us for a Discussion on the recent road diet proposal for North Limestone, and then tries to tell us two blockheads how private development works. Jenry calls for the Division of Planning to carry out a protracted people's war in accordance with the mass line to establish a protected bike lane for 3 city blocks.

Suggested reading from this episode:\ The Birth of a Building by Ben Stevens\ Das Kapital\ Legistar\ The Death and Life of Great American Cities\ The Lexington Urbanist Forum (FB group i know)\ The bus schedule

E55 2022.06.30: The Girls Go Federal Jun 30, 2022

Parkette closed, Downtown Driving range defeated, Property Development rights? well.... let's just say David Kloiber is working hard to bring the ramblers to Lexington. and then we break the sacred code to talk SCOTUS and give a new prognosis for the Federal Gov't as it currently operates

E54 2022.06.16: Bio-leninism Jun 16, 2022

In which we talk about the city budget, covid updates, the heat, and more...

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E53 2022.05.21: He's for Peace May 22, 2022

In our most controversial episode yet, Erin and Jenry sit down to discuss Tuesday's election results and a few other things.

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LAME 2022 Primary Voter "Guide" May 17, 2022

If you are reading this the day this podcast comes out, the primary is TOMORROW, May 17th, 2022! Jenry, alone, tells it like it might be.

Interviewing The Berea Torch May 12, 2022

Erin and Jenry Interview Co-Founders of the Berea Torch Lily and Ulvi.

Normal show to come soon- i hope.

Follow us on Twitter @LAMEpod Email us at lexlamepod@gmail.com erin will mail you stickers and stuff for free if you ask.

I normally never have to write the show notes so this is what you get. hope you had a lovely May Day - Jenry.

E52 2022.04.27: Allergens everywhere Apr 27, 2022

The allergens got us folks, and we're not just talking about the pollen.

On side A we talk about the UK CFO lawsuit, new rezoning proposals on Nicholasville road, they Mayor's budget, and these stupid license plate cameras.

Track them and add ones you've seen at: https://www.lpdaccountability.com/blog/disclose-locations-of-license-plate-cameras

On side B we talk about more Minute Marx as we go through Value Price and Profit.

This Sunday is the May Day Picnic from 11-4 at Shilito Park. We will be there!

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E51 2022.04.07: Value Price and Prophecy Apr 08, 2022

LAME On the Table!!!

Thursday (4/14) at 6pm at Woodland Park by the gazebo. Bring your picnic blankets and be prepared to talk about Marx.

In this episode we go off the script and talk about some changes to Richmond Road, Lexington Recycling, and schedule an On the Table LIVE on the air.

On side be we go over one bit of senate news, and we dive in to a summary of the first part of Marx's Value Price and Profit.

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E50 2022.03.27: Technocrats for Hire Mar 27, 2022

In our 50th episode we talk about the new union potential of DashMart, the diverging diamond on Leestown Road, and in another LAME election desk special we talk about Greg Ladd.

On side B we support our comrades in Berea, the Berea Torch, who you can find at bereatorch.com

We also do a rundown of house bill 7, and discuss the latest Louisville measure to incarcerate homeless people.

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E49 2022.03.20: LAME, on the lake! Mar 20, 2022

For spring break we do LAME, but on a windy cliff face. it sounds surprisingly good. On side A: Covid endemic, Fire Union's contract signing, wage theft article locked behind a paywall, the town branch commons change of plans, and a new, terrible frontier opens in the lexingtonian automotive police state

Side B: a lot of depressing bills on the table, Andy vetoes the most egregious ones. the republicans consider opening their arms wide to (white) immigrants. and of course we talk about more political blowback from the saving of friend of the show: the brent spence bridge.

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E48 2022.03.07: The Rank and File Episode Mar 07, 2022

In which we give more covid updates, talk about FCPS shutting down its virtual learning academy, give an update on the KY American Water strike, and examine the travel plans of our city councilors.

On side B we talk about a proposed amendment to the KY constitution, the abolition of the income tax, and the updated charter school bill - new and improved to stand up to judicial scrutiny.

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E47 2022.02.28: A Tale of Two Lex-es Feb 28, 2022

In which we review the city council planning and public safety meeting, On the Table, and the new surveys being created Civic Lex and Commerce Lex

We also talk about AppHarvest's losses, the Board of Education, and SB 138

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E46 2022.02.17: All of this, and for what? Feb 17, 2022

SIDE A: NCFO SEIU 32BJ, Hannah Legris funds the police in ways previously thought impossible, Cars are a plague on the working class, Critical Support for Quintez Brown.

SIDE B: Rupp Arena fund raises to move sculpture, Clay county spends even more to move a graveyard in a mass paranoia over the DC sniper coming to.... Manchester Elementary, KY bill to end the mask mandate and declare victory in this theater of the culture war, Beshear faces more impossible tasks, and a ranking of KY lobbyists.

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E45 2022.02.11: The Other Pandemic // STRIKE ALERT! Feb 11, 2022

In which we break the latest news of the Kentucky American Water strike happening today. We also talk about the Jailer's Union's contract, and the future vision for the FCPS.

On side B we give an update on the Louisville House race, some ARPA funding updates, and an overview of House Bill 4 this session.

We also talk about the other pandemic - one of the wallet. The gray slot machines that have been popping up all over Kentucky in the past year.

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E44 2021.01.27: A view for '22 Jan 27, 2022

In which we discuss the insane candidates that have entered races both local and across the state.

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E43 2022.01.20: One to Watch Jan 20, 2022

In which we talk about the State of the City speech, snow updates, and covid updates.

On Side B we discuss Tuesday's Planning and Public Safety Meeting, and some new bills filed in the Legislature this week.

As promised here is United in Rage https://thebaffler.com/salvos/united-in-rage-ray

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E42 2022.01.13: The Press Release is Coming from Inside the Paper Jan 13, 2022

We continue our coverage of the novel corona virus in Fayette county this week as we talk about the council moving to zoom, the virtual MLK march, Transy postponing a their classes for a week, and more.

Join us on side B for discussions about the General Assembly - including vehicle taxes, budgets, aluminum mills and more.

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E41 2022.01.09: $26,301.00 Jan 09, 2022

In this episode we talk about covid, snow, and the latest addition to the mayoral race.

On side B we discuss what's going on with the General Assembly, and the state of the Commonwealth.

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E40 2021.12.30: The Cracks in Farmhouse's Foundation Dec 31, 2021

In our final episode of the year, we talk about unions - but not the kind you're thinking of, and the status of Farmhouse Fraternity at UK.

On Side B we discuss some breaking news regarding the redistricting of KY house seats, as well as the Knott County Sports Complex.

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Music on this episode: Vaporwave Sadwave - Filmy Ghost (Sábila Orbe)

The L.A.M.E. Christmas Spooktacular Dec 24, 2021

Claire from clairethompsonart.com talks with Erin and Jenry about ghost stories, curious architecture, the Shabat mode on elevators, the business of historic preservation, and of course, the recurring realization that this is a city build by slave owners, for slave owners.

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Merry Christmas!
-Charlie

E39 2021.12.17: A Rubicon of Sorts Dec 18, 2021

In an interesting twist we switch up the order of Side A and Side B this week.

We talk about a committee hearing in Frankfort that was to get bonus pay to essential workers, and the aftermath of tornadoes pertaining to the Mayfield Consumer Products factory.

We also discuss the final chapter of redistricting in Lexington, some possible future candidates for council, and the startup that just moved in to center pit.

You can find the list of mutual aid and ways to help out in Western Kentucky here

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E38 2021.12.10: Socialism Or Barbarism Dec 11, 2021

In which we talk about what it means to be a Marxist podcast, errata from last episode, more covid updates, the divestment of ArtsPlace, updates from the Kloiber campaign, and more...

On side B we delve a little deeper into what to expect from this next legislative session, as well as a view into the parallel universe where LAME takes place in Louisville.

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Come to Frankfort this Wednesday to rally for healthcare workers and custodians at universities!

Music this week is Edoy-Unda

E37 2021.12.03: An Economy On Fire Dec 04, 2021

After a brief hiatus, we are back to discuss the happenings of Lexington and the state.

On side A we talk about the cliques in the FCPs, the Lansdowne massacre, Blake's Bike Blog, the guys who got free garbage for 8 years, the latest hydroelectric project of Berea, and ARPA funding for the city.

On side B we talk about the social workers' protests in Frankfort, KY arpa money, state redistricting progress, and the Courier Journal's TOP 10 economic development projects of 2021.

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E36 2021.11.12: Another Defense of Overhead Powerlines Nov 12, 2021

In which we break the nuclear news of David Kloiber running for mayor against Linda Gorton, read another Barry Saturday article about dismantling police unions, and discuss the issues plaguing the Scott County Landfill and Fayette County School lunches.

On Side B we talk about Appharvest's recent quarterly report, some attorney general news, a new budget proposal concerning police, and the plan to renovate the KY capitol building.

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BONUS: My Own Private Chernobyl Nov 11, 2021

Jenry and Erin talk for like 40 minutes after recording the main ep about a fire in a battery warehouse in Morris Illinois. Long story short we're all screwed.

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and yeah dont worry you're getting a normal episode this week

E35 2021.11.07: Please, Please, Please Nov 08, 2021

In which we give some corrections to past episodes as well as an update on the heaven hill contract. We also talk about the ARPA projects city council is considering, as well as a discussion about the expansion of the Urban Service Boundary.

On side B we talk about more robot updates, the special election results from this week, Charles Booker's visit to Lexington, and the possibility of a special assembly session later this year.

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E34 2021.10.29: The Redistricting Episode? Oct 29, 2021

In which we discuss the new masonic temple, the new police contract, staff raises, and the infamous topic of redistricting.

Join us on side B for a reading about Clays Mill Road from the Kaintuckeean. You can follow along here: https://www.thekaintuckeean.com/clays-mill/

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E33 2021.10.19: A Defense of Overhead Powerlines Oct 20, 2021

In which we talk about the new soccer league coming to Lexington, tree removal, and the larger issue of one private corporation running one of our most critical utilities.

On side B we talk about the Unity Aluminum Mill, and some minor state news updates.

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E32 2021.10.01: Local PsyOpers #32 Oct 01, 2021

In which we give an update on the Heaven Hill strike, the Ford and SK plant, and new strategy employed by a local PsyOp.

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E31 2021.09.24: Staff Book Club Sep 25, 2021

In which we discuss the National Guard in Chandler, multiple bomb threats to FCPS, an update to the Legacy Trail (spoilers: it's not done), and an exciting piece of news from the KY theater.

On side B the LAME staff talks about their fall reading pick: Marx's Wage Labor and Capital

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E30 2021.09.17: Austerity Pizza Sep 17, 2021

In which we talk about more covid closures affecting schools in Lexington, the latest tik tok trends, a STRIKE ALERT at the Heaven Hill Distillery, and we say goodbye to ADUs from the latest city council meeting :(

On Side B we talk about the special session of the KY General Assembly day by day, and discuss the latest plan to vaccinate residents of Clay County.

Attend the DSA picnic this Sunday! 1-4pm at Castlewood Park

Music this week is Unda by Edoy

E29 2021.09.07: A Contract With a View Sep 08, 2021

Join us for take 2 of this week's episode of LAME: brought to you in two parts.

On Side A, we talk about record numbers of covid cases, school closures, zoning changes, and potentially nefarious property management deals.

On Side B, we sum up what's been going on in Frankfort with the latest edition of FAME. The KY General Assembly is in a special session today and has been very productive so far.

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Attend the protest this weekend! fb.me/e/1ac3uf5M1

EDITOR'S NOTE: We would like to make it known that Berea College is not a public university

E28 2021.08.27: What if ADUs were real? Feat. Blake Hall Aug 27, 2021

In which we launch our jihad against the drones plaguing the sidewalks around Lexington. We also bring up the shopping cart problem facing Lexington and Councilmember Kloiber is on the case!

On side B we talk about ADUs (accessory dwelling units) and the headaches that surround their development.

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Follow Blake Hall on Twitter: @BlakeSHall

Here are resources from Hood to the Holler if you need assistance with evictions: https://twitter.com/hoodtotheholler/status/1431299336407855104

E27 2021.08.20: Lexington Gentocracy Aug 21, 2021

We talk about covid spikes, bus cancellations, the end of assistance, and the re-election of everyone's favorite mayor.

On side B we talk about updates to the KSU story, western kentucky, and mask mandates.

Don't forget to do the ARPA survey:

lexingtonky.gov/arpa

Attend the District 11 ARPA Town Hall:

https://www.lexingtonky.gov/meeting-notices/15820/11th-district-community-meeting-arpa-hosted-councilmember-reynolds

E26 2021.08.12: Don't Call a Councilor on Vacation Aug 13, 2021

ARPA Survey ----> lexingtonky.gov/arpa
Take it and request an office of cooperative employment

Let it be known that the grocery store Erin was trying to think of was Publix

Join on on Side A for a foray into the Republican death cult, an update on FCPS schools starting, Lextran news, and more.

On Side B we talk about the closure of Legacy Trail and just how powerless we are against Amazon

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E25 2021.07.30: Coldstream was an Inside Job Jul 30, 2021

Jenry tackles all violent crime, the masks they're back baby, UK actively destroys housing stock from Lexington during a housing crisis.

On side B we talk about strange protests meetings in Frankfort, and the many shenanigans(crimes) at KSU.

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Sign up for the Justice for North Fork Yard Sale and Picnic
Lexington Renting Assistance
Louisville: stopmyeviction.org
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Lexington ARPA Survey

E24 2021.07.23: Apples, Again Jul 23, 2021

In which we discuss matrices, road expansions, and the gang reporting in the Herald-Leader.

Join us on side B for an in-depth overview of Steve Kay's blog and another KY republican power grab.

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E23 2021.07.16: Marxism Jenryism Jul 16, 2021

In which we try to coherently connect the Lexington Bureaucracy to the State and Revolution.

Did we succeed?

Let us know by

emailing us at LexLAMEpod@gmail.com
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Book List for inquiring minds:

Frederich Engels: Socialism: Utopian and Scientific
https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/download/Engels_Socialism_Utopian_and_Scientific.pdf
Karl Marx: Value Price and Profit, Wage Labor and Capital
https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/download/pdf/value-price-profit.pdf
https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/download/pdf/wage-labour-capital.pdf
Lenin: Imperialism, The State and Revolution
https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1916/imp-hsc/imperialism.pdf
https://www.marxists.org/ebooks/lenin/state-and-revolution.pdf

E22 2021.07.11: Developers Really Think Like This Jul 12, 2021

In which we discuss the KU rate increase, the FOP suing the City of Lexington, and more planning errors at Bluegrass airport.

Tune in to side B for goofy building shit featuring towers from all parts of the state. Including Lexington, Paris, and Northern KY. We also talk about election central and give an overview of the insane field we have this year for candidates. Finally, we wrap up with a speedrun of the CRT committee session in Frankfort last week.

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E21 2021.06.29: Classified Jul 01, 2021

It's the LAME 4th of July Episode coming at you in 2 parts:

On Side A, tune in to hear about the Fayette Mall's weird policy on minors, more Scott County garbage drama, and news from the city council.

On Side B, you can hear all about what they Mayor is, what they can do, and who they can appoint to office (it's classified)

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E20 2021.06.24: No Rest for the Council Jun 25, 2021

In a show that is entirely side A, we discuss the latest city council meeting moments after it happened. We see a return of Barry Saturday, and a discussion about the shopping cart epidemic plaguing parts of the city.

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Lexington: covid19renterhelp.org
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Call 502-783-7211
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E19 2021.06.10: The Fervor of City Council Jun 11, 2021

In which Scott County has finally had enough of Lexington's shit, the council finally hears the resolution for no knock warrants, and we get a little Civic Lesson from Erin.

Coalition for a Livable Lexington Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuysrDgsH9bxFwsxsXfmhgOjfa7jFFCD

Join the folks at Justice For North Fork this weekend!

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E18 2021.05.28: T.I.F. Talk May 28, 2021

After a brief delay from the hellscape of Lexington pollen, we are back to report about the latest project that has spawned between the two states of UK and Lexington.

The common theme for this episode revolves around T.I.F. districts in Lexington, and Chicago- culminating with Morehead and the misdeeds of Patrick Madden.

Sign the petition and follow Justice 4 North Fork!

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E17 2021.05.20: Local Business Invents Slavery May 21, 2021

In which we discuss Lexington's multitude of five year plans, city public comments, a mysterious review of Our Fair City's charter, and an in-depth review of a local business who developed a convincing new economic system.

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Check out the Counselors Over Cops Linktree!

https://linktr.ee/counselorsovercops

2021.05.16: Counselors Over Cops feat. FCPS Students May 16, 2021

On this special episode of LAME, Erin interviews Allie, Elodie, Melody- students of FCPS. They talk about their experiences with SROs (Safety Resource Officers) and ways you can help stop the militarization of Lexington Schools.

Join them on Mondays 7pm for their weekly zoom meeting

https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootslawproject/event/380148/

Register for the rally on Wednesday 5/19

https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootslawproject/event/388269/

Here's their linktree

https://linktr.ee/counselorsovercops

Sign their petition

https://go.theactionpac.com/sign/FCPS-counselors-over-cops

They're even in the paper!

https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article250011069.html

You can also follow them on social media:

Instagram @counselorsovercops
Twitter @CounseOverCops

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E16 2021.05.13: Police, but at School May 14, 2021

Attend the Counselors over Cops rally next Wednesday from 3-5pm:

https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootslawproject/event/388269/?akid=3673.7971133.a38URl&amounts=5,20,50,100,250,500,1000&rd=1&source=ema20210510-3673&t=2

Resources:

Public School Data:

https://kycss.org/ns/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/REP-KCSS-FY18-Data-Report-FINAL-Draft-May-2.pdf

This week we discuss the latest misgivings of city council including the comprehensive plan and the plan to redefine the very blocks that make up our city.

On side B we talk about the abuse of powers of school cops and what you can do this week to help.

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E15 2021.05.06: Neoliberal Oil Fire May 07, 2021

In which a truly shitty public-private partnership causes the metaphysical LAME HQ to catch fire.

We also talk about the 6 month progress of the Racial Justice and Equity Report.

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E14 2021.04.22: USS Woodland of Theseus Apr 23, 2021

Buffalo on the loose, the USS Woodland goes into dry dock for repair, and the mayor unveils her budget for all to scrutinize. How much money went to funding the police? Too much.

Erin talks about the latest attempts of the KY General Assembly to create their own executive branch, which involves the corporate takeover of the KY State Fair.

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E13 2021.04.08: Please Stop Funding the Police Apr 09, 2021

Lexington Home and Garden Convention, more cop corruption, and yet another reason to email your council member about the police budget.

Find your councilor at https://www.LexingtonKY.gov about item P 0324-21. The police do not need this amount of funding.

On side B, Erin was inspired by the book Mutual Aid by Dean Spade and compiled a list of places in Lexington

You can get the book here: https://bookshop.org/books/mutual-aid-building-solidarity-during-this-crisis-and-the-next/9781839762123

Be sure to check out

Lexington Food Not Bombs
Lexington Mutual Aid
Really Really Free Market
Lexington Tenant's Union
EKY Mutual Aid

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2021.04.01: ELECT NAJOLI Apr 02, 2021

You can check out Dr. Najoli's campaign at drnajoli.com

Follow along with us reading Herman's platform at

https://drnajoli.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/cincy-2021.pdf

Don't forget to register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/

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E12 2021.03.25: 4 Hours of Confusion Mar 26, 2021

This week's episode features coverage of the 4 hours of utter confusion that happened at Chandler today as well as details about the Library reopening.

Tune in to side B for a close examination of 0273-21, which you can find here:

https://lexington.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4819955&GUID=7CB45504-4817-46C7-A1AF-B369B0A9CAAC&Options=ID|Text|&Search=0273-21

Please email your councilors about this. We don't need more police funding especially in a city like Lexington.

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E11 2021.03.18: Legislative Acts of Terror Mar 19, 2021

This is a depressing episode folks.

Tune in to side A to hear about the $200,000 of Homeland Security funding going into the LPD for domestic terrorism, and the resignation of a corrupt LPD officer but not for his actual abuses of power.

Side B gets worse as we near the conclusion of the Regular Legislative Session. The party of small government ended up passing over one hundred bills in one day, and we discuss some of the worst of them this week.

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E10 2021.03.11: Committee Exposure Therapy Mar 12, 2021

As yet another piece of local infrastructure burns before our very eyes, we discuss the latest happenings at home and abroad in Frankfort. This week city council discussed the latest gravel updates and rental assistance among other things. Everyone's least favorite councilor Fred Brown dug himself into a deeper hole with the work session on banning Conversion Therapy in Lexington. Meanwhile in Frankfort, the legislative committees are up to their usual eroding of civil liberties.

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E9 2021.03.04: Gas Station NIMBYs Mar 05, 2021

Fayette Mall catches fire, DoD pressures Capilouto the UK Confucius Center, and things get spicy in City Council regarding the latest disciplinary sessions and the mother of all public hearings: the Planning Commission Zoning Public Hearing- featuring the A team of Lexington local urbanists.

On side B, Erin discusses the intricacies of flooding infrastructure and avoidance in Kentucky, and how Kentuckians are recovering from the events of the past week.

Help out Kentuckians affected by flooding:

Eastern KY Mutual Aid Fund
UK Cooperative Extension Services
Red River Gorge Relief Fund
Paintsville Methodist Church
Powell County Any person or group wishing to make a donation of funds, supplies or even their volunteer labor, can reach out to 606-663-0544 from 8 AM – 4 PM on Monday through Friday, or 606-663-7560 after hours to leave a message. Please note that any donation is welcome, but we are asking currently to please refrain from donating clothing as we have received a substantial amount already. Likewise, if you are in need of assistance, please use these same numbers to reach out and determine what assistance may be available to you.

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E8 2021.02.25: Preview for '22 Feb 26, 2021

In which we discuss the latest happenings from city council work sessions, including some revelations about basic city services we take for granted every day.

Join us on side B for a civics overview, as well as a forecast for what will be an excellent election year in 2022.

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E7 2021.02.21: Well There's Your Parking Garage Feb 22, 2021

Nothing gold can stay. In a turn of events everyone saw coming, the city council and the Mayor have made some interesting decisions regarding the treatment of a former LPD officer. Stay tuned to side B for some discussion of the Lexington building code, and the company that owns apparently most of the city.

Strap in, folks, it's gonna be a wild week!

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E6 2021.02.14: Civic Lex Feb 15, 2021

Episode Notes

Another excellent discussion about the happenings of city council, including the infiltration of Civic Lex into state propaganda. Listen as old heroes become villains, new characters emerge from the shadows, and the history of trains in Lexington is discussed. Another classic episode for the books

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Music is Sudno by Molchat Doma

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E5 2021.02.04: State of the LFUCG Feb 05, 2021

Episode Notes

In a surprising turn of events, we agree with what city council is doing for Lexington as a whole. Things are going well in the city! We also do some research into what has been going on in city council, and read to you from Lexington's finest source. It's like Dirty Dancing but with Art!

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Music From Tokyo To Honolulu by Lucid Beaches

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E4 2021.01.29: Urban Geography Tik-Toks Jan 29, 2021

Episode Notes

The impending privatization of public services is looming on the horizon. Coupled with a disregard for cyclists in Lexington, city council seems to have a lot of work to do.

Stay tuned to the second half of our show to hear one simple trick to fix homelessness in Lexington, while gaining immortality on the city council.

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Music is Ode to an African Violet by Mort Garson

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E3 2021.01.19: What even happens on city council? Jan 20, 2021

Episode Notes

In which we discuss the latest happenings at city council. Including, but not limited to, the concept of landlords, the misgivings of our city counselors, and potentially dubious urban infrastructure projects. We also discuss the latest development project plaguing Kentucky's untouched wilderness.

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Music is Ode to an African Violet by Mort Garson

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E2 2021.01.12: Capitol Report Jan 13, 2021

Episode Notes

What is a constable?

When do I have to pay my lextran fares?

What the hell is going on in Frankfort?!

All of these questions and more on this episode of L.A.M.E.

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E1 2021.01.05: Brent Spence Jan 06, 2021

Episode Notes

In this episode, we talked about the latest shenanigans following the city council inaugurations, archeological findings in Lexington, and the infamous Brent Spence Bridge conundrum plaguing an interstate near you

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