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Discussions about immigration often get lost in politics — but not on Access Louisville. On this week's Access Louisville podcast, we chat about the technical side of the issue, specifically how its affecting employers trying to fill specialized jobs and some of the local lawyers working on the front lines of it.  Reporter Olivia Estright discusses how longer visa processing times and shiftin...

We go heavy on the hospitality news on this week's Access Louisville podcast.  To start the show, we chat about the uncertain future of Mile Wide Beer Co. , whose owners say the brewery will either be sold or cease operations by the end of the year. The podcast also covers Molly Malone's, which has put its Highlands and Covington properties up for sale . And we chat about KIWA, a Korean...

We recap the annual Greater Louisville Idea Development Expedition (GLIDE) trip this week on Access Louisville. Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy and Reporter Michael L. Jones were along for the ride as the annual outing took local leaders to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. We talk about what Louisville leaders can learn from one of the country's fastest-growing regions, including regional collabo...

We explore a growing trend in bourbon tourism on this week's Access Louisville podcast: private bourbon clubs.  Fresh off a tour of the Old Carter Whiskey Co ., Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt discusses several members-only bourbon concepts that offer exclusive bottle access, lockers, events and premium experiences, even as bourbon prices on store shelves soften.  We discuss which local brands wo...

A massive mixed-use development in Oldham County is moving toward reality, and it could reshape the eastern edge of the Louisville region.  On this week's Access Louisville, Reporter Olivia Estright breaks down the latest on Clore Station, a 500-acre project envisioned as a Norton Commons-style community with housing, retail, healthcare, senior living and more . We discuss what the project sa...

A major investment is giving one of the region's most ambitious projects a shot in the arm. On the Access Louisville podcast this week we chat about a $20 million grant awarded to Origin Park , the sprawling 430-acre recreation and conservation project planned along the Ohio River in Southern Indiana. Reporter Olivia Estright explains that River Heritage Conservancy⁠, the nonprofit tasked wit...

Louisville's restaurant scene keeps cooking — and that's the topic of this week's Access Louisville podcast. We start with Gustavo's Mexican Grill, which has broken ground on its next location in eastern Jefferson County . Reporter Michael L. Jones discusses what's behind Gustavo Reyes's continued expansion and why the restaurant has built such a loyal following in a...

We talk all things Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Special Projects Editor Allison Stines and Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy join the show to discuss the massive crowds, how the festival continues to evolve and the impact the events have on Louisville by bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city during September. We're probab...

We sit down with one of Louisville's most recognizable business leaders on this week's Access Louisville podcast.  Republic Bank Executive Chairman Steve Trager joins the show to discuss the bank's continued growth, including its presence in five states, a record financial performance and competitive advantages. In an interview wtih LBF Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy, Trager also shar...

The NHL's Los Angeles Kings have requested more time to decide whether to challenge the Louisville UFL team's trademark . We chat about what's at stake, where the Louisville King's name came from and look back at the football team's championship-winning first season. The conversation then shifts to college athletics, where University of Louisville officials say their fundr...

We discuss a pair of major investments in Louisville on this week's Access Louisville podcast.  GE Appliances announced a $1 billion investment at Appliance Park, including plans to move dryer production from Mexico to Louisville. Meanwhile Amazon is opening a new same-day delivery facility near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, which will help support its expanded rapid-delivery...

Louisville has plenty to offer visitors, but can the city's tourism sector keep up with demand?  We chat about that and more with Louisville Tourism CEO Cleo Battle on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Battle is on the show this week for an interview with LBF Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy. The two talk about Louisville coming off a fourth consecutive year of record tourism revenue, g...

We serve up a packed restaurant roundup on the Access Louisville podcast this week, including some familiar names and new concepts entering the market.  Reporter Michael L Jones starts us off with an update on Captain's Quarters' plans for a new event venue . The Boathouse, as the space will be called, will consist of a 1,700 square foot main hall and a 600-square-foot patio. The space w...

We discuss the latest look at Louisville’s Belvedere overhaul on this week's Access Louisville podcast.  New renderings show a greener, more flexible public space designed to host everything from concerts to farmers markets. But, as Reporter Michael L. Jones explains, much of the project's budget will actually go toward repairing the aging parking garage beneath it.  We also look at the...

We look at Louisville's hotel development boom on this week's Access Louisville podcast.  Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett breaks down why tourism leaders and convention organizers say Louisville needs more hotel rooms — something he'd looked into for a recent cover story.  While weekend tourism remains strong, the larger opportunity is attracting and growing conventions during the wee...

Residential real estate trends define Louisville's growth and neighborhoods.  This week the Access Louisville podcast got out of the studio for a live recording during which we dive in to local and national residential real estate trends.  Three local experts joined us for the discussion: Stacy Durbin, president of HomeServices KOI, Inc., overseeing Huff Realty, Semonin Realtors, and Rector H...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors; Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors; Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors, Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors, Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors, Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors, Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors, Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Our next live podcast: Residential real estate trends are redefining Louisville's growth and neighborhoods. Join us for a live Access Louisville recording as we dive into the latest market insights. The event includes networking, breakfast and a spirited discussion of the latest news in our area. Our panel includes: Stacy Durbin, Semonin Realtors, Jakeeva Lee, Greater Louisville Association o...

Attracting former residents back to Louisville — boomerangs, as they're known — could potentially be a way to increase the city's population. But there are challenges to it.  LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett joins us to talk about some of those issues on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Stinnett just wrapped up a cover story on the topic of boomerangs and how they fit into Lo...