Alan Lytle, Liza Holland

Voting Matters

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Voting Matters is a series of conversations about the Kentucky electoral process co-hosted by Liza Holland, president of the Lexington chapter of the League of Women Voters, WUKY News Director Alan Lytle and their guests. Topics include how and where to register to vote, upcoming candidate and issue-oriented forums, and other LWV initiatives in the runup to the November 5th general election.

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Alan Lytle, Liza Holland

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More than a civic duty - voting can be beneficial to your health 14.05.2026 27:33

Early voting starts today for the May 19th primary election and Voting Matters is all new with this interview with LWV member Nancy Crewe. Nancy has a long history in public health and she's researched and written extensively on the reasons why you should vote; including that it's good for your health.

Voting Matters: Everything you ever wanted to know about Planning & Zoning in Lexington 23.04.2026 33:39

Voting Matters, a podcast collaboration between WUKY and Lexington League of Women Voters on the voting process and civic participation, turns the spotlight on how you can get involved in the city's future plans and designs. Alan and Liza welcome in James Duncan, director of Planning for the city of Lexington. Included in the discussion is the recent controversial decision by the Board of Adjustme...

Voting Matters: 'How Can They Do That?' - multiple reports give legislature low marks for following their own rules 01.04.2026 46:15

Liza and Alan talk with Janie Lindle, a member of the LWV's Transparency Kentucky Committee about the group's multiple studies calling out state lawmakers for their lack of transparency when it comes to public input, debate and fast-tracking of bills.

Voting Matters: The view from the 'Horseshoe' - Councilmember Liz Sheehan on civic participation, and why it's so vital 26.02.2026 53:16

Voting Matters, the non-partisan podcast about civic participation and the electoral process welcomes Fifth District Councilmember Liz Sheehan. She talks about ways you can get involved and why it is so important to have your say on city issues.

Voting Matters: A preview of CivicLex's upcoming Civic Assembly and how you can get involved 11.02.2026 26:33

Voting Matters, the podcast all about civic participation, is back with a fresh episode for February. Alan and Liza welcome CivicLex's Lilly Bramley and Megan Gulla for a preview of Lexington's first-ever Civic Assembly in March, and a number of other scheduled events leading up to the May primary.

WUKY and non-partisan Lexington LWV again teaming up to deliver info on voting, civic participation 06.01.2026 8:29

2026 is an important year for decision makers across America including right here in Lexington, Kentucky and the Voting Matters podcast has you covered. Alan and Liza jump on to provide a quick preview of topics and show themes.

We give the League the last word on this election 28.10.2024 32:46

Voting Matters is back one final time to drop some important info regarding the upcoming election and for that Alan and Liza visit with Dr. Jen Jackson, League of Women Voters of Kentucky Board President. She talks about LWV's various statewide partnerships, some upcoming volunteer opportunities, and a last minute push to get more people to the polls.

Helping new Americans exercise their right to vote 21.10.2024 36:12

This week on Voting Matters Liza and Alan conduct an in-studio panel discussion on ensuring legal immigrants cast their ballots in the upcoming election. We talk with Emily Jones of the group New Americans Initiative, Isobel Taylor with Global Lex and Basel Touchan; a new American citizen who emigrated from Syria.

Energizing young people to vote in our elections - listen to Cricket Brown 14.10.2024 28:14

Voting Matters is back with an episode focusing on energizing young voters. Recently our guest, Lexington SCAPA student Cricket Brown appeared in the Voices Amplified production of What the Constitution Means to Me and we were so blown away by their performance, we thought who better to talk about the youth vote? Cricket talks about being a non-binary performer on the local theatre scene and gives...

Voting Matters welcomes Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams 07.10.2024 45:06

October 7, 2024 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election and we're dropping this special edition of Voting Matters with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. Alan and Liza quiz the state's top election official on everything voting and they bust a number of myths along the way.

Voting Matters: Q & A with Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb 17.09.2024 45:20

Tuesday September 17th is National Voter Registration Day and we’re dropping this special episode of Voting Matters with Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb. We cover a plethora of frequently asked questions and separate myths from facts surrounding your right to vote!

Today’s topic: voting rights restoration; one Kentucky man's story 12.09.2024 22:27

An issue that has long drawn the energy and attention of the League of Women Voters is helping people with prior felony convictions regain their civil rights. Liza and Alan talk with Jessamine County resident Tipton “Tip” Moody who recently went through the process of having his voting rights restored after his felony conviction. We’ve also included some helpful info links if you or someone you kn...

WUKY teams with League of Women Voters to highlight voting matters (or why it should matter) to you 03.09.2024 26:36

In the run-up to election day 2024 WUKY's Alan Lytle and Liza Holland, Lexington chapter president of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky are co-hosting a podcast on all things voting. Our first episode includes a conversation with Megan Gulla of CivicLex. The League and CivicLex are co-sponsoring a number of Urban County Council candidate forums this fall.