The Mayor Greg Fischer Podcast

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Special Episode: 2018 State of the City Jan 09, 2018

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Mayor Greg Fischer delivered the 2018 State of the City address on Jan. 4 at the new South Central Regional Library in Okolona. In this episode, we present the Mayor's remarks in full. To find Louisville's 2017 Progress Report and a transcript of the speech, go to http://progressreport.louisvilleky.gov.

Episode 10: Looking back at 2017, forward to 2018 Dec 28, 2017

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In the latest episode, Mayor Greg Fischer discusses the major developments of 2017 and looks ahead to the events that will carry forward Louisville's momentum in the new year.

Episode 9: Sustainability Dec 15, 2017

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Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer discusses the city's many efforts to build a more sustainable city. Also, Maria Koetter, director of the city's Office for Sustainability, discusses the recent Greenhouse Gas Inventory and offers advice for talking about sustainability during the holidays.

Episode 8: Courier Journal's Sheldon Shafer Nov 17, 2017

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Mayor Greg Fischer interviews Sheldon Shafer, who is retiring from the Courier Journal after 44 years covering many city-changing events. Shafer discusses the big news stories and personalities during his journalism career, the city’s evolution — and shares a bad joke. Released: Nov. 17, 2017

Episode 7: $800 million in west Louisville capital investments Nov 03, 2017

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In this week's episode, Mayor Greg Fischer speaks in-depth about economic development in west Louisville and the history of its many neighborhoods. We also hear from Director of Redevelopment Strategies Jeana Dunlap, who works closely with west Louisville projects. Learn more here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/redevelopment-strategies

Episode 6: Google Fiber turns on the switch; digital inclusion Oct 18, 2017

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Mayor Fischer and Graham Shelby discuss the broad impact of Google Fiber's arrival in Newburg, Portland and Strathmoor, and the expansion of super-fast internet in the city. Also, Chief of Civic Innovation Grace Simrall discusses the city's digital inclusion efforts. Posted Oct. 18, 2017.

Episode 5: Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings; public art Oct 07, 2017

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In this episode, we hear Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's recent live on-stage interview with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. We also hear ideas for new public art from Idea Festival attendees.

Episode 4: Investor-led $200-million development — including a soccer stadium Sep 22, 2017

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In this week's episode, Mayor Greg Fischer announces plans for an investor-led $200-million development — including a soccer stadium. Host Graham Shelby also discusses plans for the Heritage West site with the Louisville Urban League's Sadiqa Reynolds. Released: September 22, 2017

Episode 3: Bourbonism Sep 15, 2017

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Bourbon combined with local food and hospitality have been an economic boon for Louisville and Kentucky as a whole. In this episode, Mayor Fischer talks about what bourbon means to Louisville today and bourbon historian Michael Veach shares some of the spirit's colorful history.

Episode 2: Immigration Aug 31, 2017

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Graham, the Mayor and Bryan Warren discuss immigration in Louisville, Kentucky. Published Aug. 31, 2017.

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