LAME Podcast

L.A.M.E. Podcast

Marxist and Materialist analysis of the happenings in Lexington, KY with the occasional urban geography perspective

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Latest episode

Oct 23, 2024

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Episodes

E53 2022.05.21: He's for Peace 22.05.2022

In our most controversial episode yet, Erin and Jenry sit down to discuss Tuesday's election results and a few other things. Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

LAME 2022 Primary Voter "Guide" 17.05.2022

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 12.05.2022

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 27.04.2022

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 thr...

E51 2022.04.07: Value Price and Prophecy 08.04.2022

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 Pri...

E50 2022.03.27: Technocrats for Hire 27.03.2022

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. Follow us on t...

E49 2022.03.20: LAME, on the lake! 20.03.2022

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 repub...

E48 2022.03.07: The Rank and File Episode 07.03.2022

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. Follow us o...

E47 2022.02.28: A Tale of Two Lex-es 28.02.2022

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 Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod

E46 2022.02.17: All of this, and for what? 17.02.2022

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 t...

E45 2022.02.11: The Other Pandemic // STRIKE ALERT! 11.02.2022

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 be...

E44 2021.01.27: A view for '22 27.01.2022

In which we discuss the insane candidates that have entered races both local and across the state. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com

E43 2022.01.20: One to Watch 20.01.2022

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 Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com

E42 2022.01.13: The Press Release is Coming from Inside the Paper 13.01.2022

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. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

E41 2022.01.09: $26,301.00 09.01.2022

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. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

E40 2021.12.30: The Cracks in Farmhouse's Foundation 31.12.2021

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. Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Music on this episode: Vaporwave Sadwave - Filmy Ghost (Sábila Orbe...

The L.A.M.E. Christmas Spooktacular 24.12.2021

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. Feedback is always desired, Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on twitter @LAMEpod Merry Christmas! -Charlie

E39 2021.12.17: A Rubicon of Sorts 18.12.2021

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...

E38 2021.12.10: Socialism Or Barbarism 11.12.2021

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. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: l...

E37 2021.12.03: An Economy On Fire 04.12.2021

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 p...

E36 2021.11.12: Another Defense of Overhead Powerlines 12.11.2021

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...

BONUS: My Own Private Chernobyl 11.11.2021

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. lexlamepod@gmail.com @lamepod and yeah dont worry you're getting a normal episode this week

E35 2021.11.07: Please, Please, Please 08.11.2021

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...

E34 2021.10.29: The Redistricting Episode? 29.10.2021

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/ Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

E33 2021.10.19: A Defense of Overhead Powerlines 20.10.2021

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. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com

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