Moral Side of the News

SCOTUS hears arguments on student loan forgiveness. Eli Lilly announces $35 per month insulin. Courier-Journal and other newspapers drop Dilbert cartoon following artist’s racially insensitive comments. Cincinnati Bengals contribute money to Louisville city park. McDonald’s introduces Krispy Kreme donuts to menu. Discuss with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and MOLO Vi...

Louisville inmates have access to make more phone calls. Local universities review safety plans following Michigan State mass shooting. Asbury University (Wilmore, Kentucky) prayer revival goes viral attracting visitors from across the US. Discuss with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman - Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melto...

Mass shooting on Michigan State campus kills 3. How should we celebrate Black History Month? Discuss with Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Turkey, Syrian earthquake devastation. Chinese spy balloon over US and President Biden’s State of the Union address. Shortage of teachers in Kentucky. Super Bowl 57. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman, Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School and Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Marga...

A bill to repeal or roll back gun free zones in Kentucky. Two mass shootings in California and one in Iowa. Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor death goes on book tour. Discussion with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ & MOLO Village CDC, Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Kentucky legislature considers sales tax over income tax. Will death penalty be abolished in Kentucky? World’s oldest known person dies at 118. Discussion with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, and Fr. Tony Smith – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Louisville Metro Police interim chief lays out ideas. Louisville Metro Council will appoint 3 new members, some say the public should vote. The recovery of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin. Hawaiian fisherman offered bounty to haul in old nets for the environment. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Dis...

The legacy of outgoing 3-term Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. “Gray” slot machines exist in a gaming loophole. Nuclear fusion breakthrough could produce limitless clean fuel. Reflections on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, and Fr. Tony Smith – Archdiocese of Louisville...

Will medical marijuana become legal in Kentucky? With all elections now complete, what do you expect from Congress in 2023? What are you thankful for this holiday season? Discuss with Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – the Temple, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Donald Trump announces another run for White House. Fake Eli Lilly Twitter post creates havoc. Jeff Bezos says he’ll give away much of his fortune. Courier Journal photographer retires after 45 years. Discussion wiht Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and MOLO Village CDC, Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple,...

Reaction to the midterm election. Saluting Veterans Day. Unique children’s museum coming to Louisville. Discuss with Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Crowd surge in Seoul S. Korea tragedy. The violent attack on House Speaker Nancy Peoli’s husband. An FCC Commissioner says the US Government should ban the Tik-Tok app. Discuss with Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. David Harkleroad – South Point Church, New Albany, and Fr. John Stoltz – St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Host: Joh...

New UK Prime Minister and the disastrous 44 day term of Liz Truss. The US mid term election. Prayer in public schools discussion. Discuss with Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, and Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Margaret Mary and St. William Catholic Churches. Host: John Blim

Assessment shows Kentucky students are where they should be in school. Argument over an affordable housing unit in Prospect, KY. No rain, too much rain…concern over the weather. Louisville restaurants host “hot brown” sandwich dish week. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church – New Albany, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Lo...

Election Day is 4 weeks away. Putin threatens the use of nuclear weapons. WHAS11 to host Louisville Metro Mayoral Debate. Angela Lansbury dies. Discuss with Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church – Disciples of Christ, Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

North Korea fires a ballistic missile soaring over Japan. Kentucky legislators want to call themselves into special legislative sessions without the governor’s approval. What would Abraham Lincoln think of today’s political climate? Reflections on the life of Loretta Lynn. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. David Harkleroad – South Poin...

Should mass murderer Michael Carneal be paroled? Sen. Mitch McConnell supports Florida's Governor sending immigrants to Massachusetts. Discuss with Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Dr. John Slider – Breckenridge Chapel Free Methodist, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College and Fr. Bill Hammer – St. Margaret Mary and St. William Catholic Churches. Host John Blim.

The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Louisville homicides top 100 for third straight year. A satellite produced by Morehead State University will travel into space aboard NASA’s Artemis One. Discussion with Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, and Fr. Tony Smith – Archdiocese...

Louisville struggles to fill police officer openings. Russia buys weapons from N. Korea and participates in war exercises with China. Discussion with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Ministers Coalition, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, and Fr. John Stoltz – St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Host: John Blim

Reaction to the death of former USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev. Should Russian tourists be allowed in Europe? The debate over President Biden’s plan of student loan forgiveness. Discuss with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ & MOLO Village CDC, Rev. Jason Crosby – Centre College Chaplain, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, and Fr. Joe Graffis – Archdiocese of...

Kentucky lawmakers hold special session for flood relief. Ukraine war reaches 6 month mark. All Black female American Airlines crew operates flight in honor of first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1921. Enjoy the discussion with Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Mel...

Some January 6th rioters attempt to profit from their actions. Threats to FBI are on the rise after raid of Trump’s Florida home. Local funeral home offers free funerals to murder victims. 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. Tony Smith...

January 6th congressional hearings. Highly transmissible variants of COVID-19. Images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Kentuckian wins chainsaw carving world championship. Discuss with Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman – Centenary United Methodist Church, New Albany; Rev. Dr. Kilen Gray – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; and Fr. Tony Smith – Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim

Gun violence: 3 police officers gunned down in Eastern Kentucky and 7 killed in Highland Park, IL July 4 parade shooting. President Biden to nominate pro life judge to US District Court in Kentucky Discussion with Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ & MOLO village CDC, Rabbi Emerita Gaylia Rooks – The Temple, Rev. Clay Calloway – West Louisville Minister’s Coalition, and F...

The Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. Discussion with Rev. Sally McClain – Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rabbi Stan Miles – Louisville Melton School, Rev. Jason Crosby – Crescent Hill Baptist Church, Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull – Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, and Fr. Joe Graffis –Archdiocese of Louisville. Host: John Blim