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

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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

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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

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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.

RSS Feed:

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Lexington: covid19renterhelp.org
Louisville: stopmyeviction.org
Call 502-783-7211
Email: caclex2000@gmail.com

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E19 2021.06.10: The Fervor of City Council Jun 11, 2021

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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!

https://www.facebook.com/events/307415504213749/

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

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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.

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E17 2021.05.20: Local Business Invents Slavery May 21, 2021

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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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https://linktr.ee/counselorsovercops

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

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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/

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

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https://linktr.ee/counselorsovercops

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

They're even in the paper!

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

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

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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

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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.

E15 2021.05.06: Neoliberal Oil Fire May 07, 2021

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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

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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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