Moral Side of the News

US DOJ antitrust trial against Google. Mitt Romney says it’s time for a new generation to take the lead. Your car is collecting data without you knowing. Biden travels to Vietnam. NASA astronauts sets US record for time in space. Discussion with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Me...

Sports gambling becomes legal in KY this week. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health. Homeless camps being cleared out in Louisville. Discussion with Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport – The Temple, Rev. David Harkleroad – South Point Church, New Albany, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Should Louisville close bars earlier than 4am to curb gun violence. Narcan will soon be available over the counter. After 100 years, a totem pole is returned to Canadian indigenous people from Scotland. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, an...

The threat of domestic terrorism. Heatwave sweeps the country and more than 1,000 still missing from sweeping Maui wildfire. Kentucky State Fair comes to a close. Discussion with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Margaret Mary and St. William Catholic Churches. H...

Jefferson County Public Schools cancel first week of classes following busing transportation headaches. Donald Trump faces indictment from Georgia. Discussion with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ & Molo Village CDC, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, and Fr. Tony Smith – Archdiocese of Louisville....

Jefferson County Public Schools cancel two days of classes following transportation headaches on opening day. Donald Trump not mentioned in stump speeches at Fancy Farm, Kentucky nor Iowa. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman -- Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, and Fr. Joe Graffi...

Trump charged with criminal scheme to overturn 2020 election. Has the US concealed UFO evidence? Louisville Ballet faces financial hardship. Yoyager satellite, launched in 1997, is still in contact. Discussion with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ & Molo Village CDC, Rev. David Harkleroad – South Point Church, New Albany, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School,...

Candidates for KY governor cry foul over PAC political ads. DOJ sues Texas over for impeding immigrants crossing the Rio Grande. US rejoins UNESCO. Back to school thoughts. Discussion with Rabbi Ben Freed – Keneseth Israel Congregation, Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, and Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Margaret Mary and St. William Catholic Chur...

Lack of transparency in Louisville police chief search. American soldier crosses over DMZ into N. Korea. “Cyber Trust” labels will be on electronic devices soon. Louisville drivers are third best in the nation, according to a study. DIscussion with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville P...

Manson follower murderer released after 53 years in prison. Social media pedals high caffeine drink to children. A musical on the life of Muhammad Ali is in the works. One Louisville coffee shop boasts “best cookie” in America as chosen by readers of USA Today. Discussion with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. David Harkleroad...

Voting rights for former felons. Supreme court ruling on affirmative action. China clamps down on precious mineral exports to US. A supermoon will visible tonight. Discussion with Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, and Fr. John Stoltz – St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Host: J...

New Kentucky laws go into effect. Louisville bail project to stop posting bail. Canadian wildfires bring poor air quality. Celebrating July 4th. Discussion with Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, and Fr. Toan Do – St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Brandenburg. Host: John Blim

The 70th annual WHAS Crusade for Children came to an end on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT with a final tote board of $6,232,176.70 – the second highest total in the organization’s history. The Crusade’s 50th anniversary tallied $6,307,583 in 2003.Since 1954, the WHAS Crusade for Children has raised more than $211 million. 100 percent of those donations have been returned to the community in t...

Donald Trump indicted. Four children survive plane crash in jungle. Thoughts on the 70th annual WHAS Crusade for Children. Discussion with Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ Rabbi Ben Freed – Keneseth Israel Congregation, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, and Fr. Tony Smith – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Surgeon General warns about social media. Survey shows what citizens want in a new Louisville Police Chief. Getting ready for the 70th annual WHAS Crusade for Children. Discuss with Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. David Harkleroad – South Point Church, Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Low voter turnout for the Kentucky primary. Cyber attack cripples a local hospital. Religious freedom under attack in many parts of the world. Looking ahead to the 70th annual WHAS Crusade for Children. Join the discussion with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Churc...

Horse deaths at Churchill Downs during Derby week. Longtime Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum dies. Donald Trump guilty in a sexual abuse and defamation civil case. Mother’s Day Reflections. Discussion with Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, and Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Margaret Mary & St. William Catholic Churches. Host: John Blim

US government debt limit. The fears of artificial intelligence. US Surgeon General claims loneliness is a widespread health concern. Discuss with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and Fr. John Stoltz – St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Host: John Blim

Jefferson Country School Board moves forward with weapon detection systems in schools. Former Louisville police officer whose bullet killed Breonna Taylor is hired by Carroll County KY Sheriff’s department. Will we have a Biden-Trump rematch? Did you see the northern lights over Kentucky? Thoughts on Kentucky Derby week. Discussion with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ...

Where do Kentucky gubernatorial candidates stand on gun control in the wake of recent mass shootings? International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Tik Tok banned in Montana. Discuss with Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, Rev. David Harkleroad – South Point Church, New Albany, and Fr. Tony Smith – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Five killed by a gunman in a downtown Louisville bank. Discussion with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. David Harkleroad – South Point Church, New Albany, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, and Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Margaret Mary and St. William Catholic Churches. Host: John Blim

Former President Trump is arraigned in a New York Court. Finland joins NATO. Discuss with Rev. Sally McClain – retired -- Christian Church, Disciples of Christ; Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College; Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition; and Fr. John Stoltz – St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Host: John Blim

School shooting in Nashville leaves six dead. Jefferson County School Board votes to sue social media companies. Discuss with Rev. Harriett Akins Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, and Fr. Toan Do – St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Brandenburg. Host: John Blim

Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Biden administration approves $8 billion oil drilling project in Alaska. Denny Crum receives an honor. Discuss with Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

US Dept. of Justice issues its report on Louisville Metro Police. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman, Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. Sally McClain – Retired, Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Margaret Mary and St. William Catholic Churches, and Rabbi Ben Freed – Keneseth Israel Congreg...