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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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